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Spring Ridge Review Newsletter
June 2005

Board of Director's Corner
Meeting: June 14 th at 7pm - Visitor Center 

•  The Board of Director's is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Board. The candidate will serve the remaining term of a recently resigned member. The term will expire November 2006. Interested candidates should contact Richard Gemmell at richard.ag@pmpbiz.com or 301-620-0782.

•  The agenda and the approved minutes of the monthly Board Meetings are being posted on the Spring Ridge community website, www.springridgeonline.com .

•  The Board has not yet received any update on the development plans for the Beshers Property. We are continuing to work on this matter.

•  Thanks go to the Recreation Committee for organizing another great Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 21 st .

•  A reminder, that community members must have their association dues paid up to use the pool, which opened Saturday, May 28 th .

•  The tennis courts will be newly color coated in the next few weeks. Please observe the signs restricting play as the new materials are applied. It may take several days before the surface is dry enough to use.

Calendar of Events

June 3 ~ 4pm - ACC Application Submission Deadline

June 7 ~ 7pm - Pool Committee Meeting at VC

June 8 ~ 7pm - ACC Meeting at VC

June 12 ~ 6pm - Music Concert Series at Soccer Field

June 13 ~ 7pm - Recreation Committee Meeting at VC

June 14 ~ 7pm - Conservancy BOD Meeting at VC

June 17 ~ 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Pool Float Day

June 19 ~ Father's Day

June 21 ~ 7pm - Spring Ridge Condo BOD Meeting at VC

June 25 ~ Sharks Home Meet - Pool Opens After Meet

June 26 ~ 6pm - Music Concert Series at Soccer Field

Pool Hours:

During School: Monday-Friday, 3:30pm to 8:30pm

Saturday & Sunday, 10:30am to 8:30pm

During Summer: 10:30am to 8:30pm Daily

From the desk of the Community Manager

Management update on property upkeep:

Your association dues are hard at work. A few things are planned this year for repair and or replacement. Two playgrounds will be replaced this summer. One is on Ridgefield Circle and the other is on Flagstone Court . The chainlink fencing and gates have been repaired at the pool area and the tennis courts. The exterior of the Visitor Center has been painted along with the deck. It has been several years since it's last painting and it really looks great now. The 3 tennis courts will be color coated. They are not slatted for resurfacing yet but color coating will not only make them look fresh but it will level out some of the ponding areas. We are also planning to resolve the serious erosion and drainage problems behind the piano pool, in the wooded area just north of the fence. We are going to remedy the washing-out of the asphalt path and wooden walk bridge in that area.

(PFC) Pool Food Concession Committee

The newly formed PFC Committee met for the first time on May 24 th . The committee will be exploring the option for creating a food concession stand at the pool area. They have been chartered to present a full package of construction ideas and vendor options for the Board to make a decision at the annual meeting in November 2005. If approved, Spring Ridge may have it's very own food concession stand for 2006.

Baer Property

Many townhouse owners have inquired about the newly annexed Baer property. The site is located near I70 where the pine trees are, between Newport Drive East and West. Representatives will be attending the next Board meeting on June 14 th at 7 p.m. to make a presentation to the Board of Directors. If you are interested in this new upcoming section of Spring Ridge please stop by the Visitor Center for the meeting. We have heard that 35-37 new garage townhomes will be built there in the future.

Blood Mobile

The Mobile American Red Cross will hold a blood drive Friday, July 1, 2005 from 12 noon - 4pm in the Visitor Center parking lot. If you are interested in donating, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to schedule an appointment.

Happy Father's Day To All Of The Spring Ridge Dads!

Jessica Murphy Memorial Volleyball Tournament

The Jessica Murphy Memorial Volleyball Tournament will be held Saturday, June 18 th at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. This is an outdoor tournament and all levels of play are welcome. The format is men's and women's doubles and co-ed sixes. All proceeds go to the Jessica Murphy scholarship fund held with The Community Foundation. For more information and to register, visit www.jessicamurphy.com or call Don, Sue, or Brad Murphy at 301-607-1132.

Classifieds

For Sale :

Office Furniture. Hideaway office computer cabinet, made by Hooker, maple, left side: bifold doors, adjustable shelves, pullout keyboard and work surface master control panel, printer and tower, and printer shelf. Right side: enclosed cabinet with two (2) adjustable shelves, two (2) drawers, and a file drawer. $500.00 OBO. Call 301-662-1284.

Complete Gym. For convenient, time-saving workouts in your own basement: Parabody all-purpose weight machine (bench press, rowing, pull downs, leg curls, etc.); Tuff Stuff back/abs machine; Tuff Stuff hip machine; Tunturi stationary bike; lateral thigh trainer with video; all in excellent condition. $1999.00 OBO ($3600.00 new). Kolkraft Playpen. Pretty, octagonal shaped $25.00; matching octagonal pad $10.00. Electric Coffee Maker. 8 cup, washable $8.00. Pair of Den Chairs. Caned seat and back, chrome legs, blond wood arm rests $35.00. All in good condition. For any of the above items, call Danielle or George at 301-682-7328.

5 Piece White Wicker Set. Love seat and two (2) rockers with cushions, coffee table, and end table. Like new. $200.00 OBO. Twin Bed/Mattress Set. Comes with both black and red metal headboards. Like new. $150.00 OBO. Ficus Tree. Six (6) feet in height. $40.00 OBO. For any of the above items, call 301-698-4166.

Recliner Sofa and Matching Love Seat. Multi-colored pastels, and in good condition. $400.00 OBO. Call 301-694-1255 if interested.

For Rent:

Cancun Timeshare Rental - Westin Regina. One (1) or two (2) bedroom unit available, various weeks, $1,000.00 (1 BR) to $1,500.00 (2 BR) per week. Contact Nancy at 301-293-0146.

Two (2) Bedroom Unit. Sleeps six (6) people; located at Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island; July 30 th -August 6 th ; full kitchen; A/C; W/D; access to golf, tennis, bike trails; Indoor/Outdoor pools; Shuttle to beach. $800.00 per week. Contact Cyndy at 301-631-0638 if interested.

Moving Sale: 2 piece Sofa & Love Seat-off white/floral, like new - $800.00; 8 piece NEW First Act Drum Set assembled - $190.00; 3 piece wood and glass top tables - $75.00 per set; Hard top car cover - $25.00; Artificial Christmas Tree, 5 ½ ft. with stand and container plus outdoor lighted wreath - $25.00. For any of the above items, call Mary Ann at 301-631-1272.

Book Mobile Information

The Frederick County Book Mobile will be at the Visitor Center parking lot on Monday, June 6 th and Monday, June 20 th , 2005 from 3pm to 7pm .

If you need additional information about Library Services, please call Extension Services at 301-694-1615.

Management Contact Information

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 11am to 5pm

Phone: 301-620-0782

Email Us:

Richard Gemmell, richard.ag@pmpbiz.com

Bill Bowbliss, william.gb@pmpbiz.com

Nadena Mowry, nadena.mg@pmpbiz.com

Sharks Swim Team News

Swim team - it's just around the corner...

The Sharks would like to take this opportunity to introduce to our swimmers and parents, our 2005 coaches:

Head Coach: Audrey Wells

Assistant Coaches: Veronica “Roni” Nasuti, Karen Younkins, Lisa Carr, Dan Munger, and Ryan Murphy

In order to improve our swimmer-to-coach ratio this year, the Sharks have added additional coaching staff. This will allow the coaches to spend more time with the individual swimmers. All members of the coaching staff are Spring Ridge residents and/or former Sharks swimmers. Please join the Sharks Swim Team Committee in welcoming our 2005 coaching staff; we wish them and the team “Good Luck” and much success for the up-coming season.

GOOD NEWS: If you haven't registered for the Spring Ridge Sharks Swim Team yet, there's still plenty of time. The cut-off date for joining the Spring Ridge Sharks is Friday, June 10 th ! If you can't find your application from the May newsletter, there are plenty of applications at the Visitor Center. If they are out, you can email SCARRGO2@aol.com to receive an electronic version. Completed applications must contain a “Swimmer Registration” form and the “Parent Volunteer” form along with your check in a sealed envelope. Drop off at the Visitor Center during standard business hours (11am-5pm, Monday-Friday) or after hours using the drop box. All applications must be received on or before June 10 th .

If you have recently submitted a registration form that did not include the “Parent Volunteer” form, please contact the email address above to have the Parent Volunteer form sent to you or stop by the Visitor Center and pick one up. Our parent volunteers are the backbone of the team! It is vital that all swimmer's parents help at our meets (both home and away). The meets and other fun activities can't take place without dedicated volunteer support. We have just two home meets this year.

PLEASE VOLUNTEER: The Sharks still need people to volunteer for Stroke and Turn Judging. Stroke and Turn Judges are certified by attending a two hour FSSL Clinic prior to the beginning of the season. Judges will learn the rules set by the FSSL and apply them consistently. They are responsible for watching all dives, turns, strokes, and finishes for each heat/event. There is a class Sunday, June 12 th from 2:30-4:30pm at the YMCA.

New Officials Training: June 12 th at the Frederick YMCA (Mercer Bldg.) from 2:30-4:30pm . This class is for new Stroke and Turn Judges.

PRACTICE STARTS: Our first practice is after school, 6:30-8:30pm on Tuesday, May 31 st ! Grab our suits, get ready to swim, and we'll see you down at the pool!

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Sharks via email at SCARRGO2@aol.com .

The Spring Ridge Sharks Committee

Recreation Committee News

The Music Concert Series dates are as follows: May 30 th , June 12 th & 26 th , July 17 th , and August 14 th & 21 st . The time is from 6-8pm at the Spring Ridge Soccer Field. Bring your blanket and dinner and come on out and listen to some local bands with your neighbors.

Mark your calendar for the annual July 4 th Bike Parade. Decorate your bike, scooter, strollers, and wagons and meet up at Spring Ridge Elementary School at 9:30am . The parade will proceed down Ridgefield Drive to Spring Ridge Parkway and meet at the soccer field. The parade will be followed by refreshments and entertainment for the children at the soccer field. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please call Heidi Hambrecht at 301-846-7918 or Kim Lawrence at 301-694-0739.

Announcing the date for the Adult Pool Party....

Saturday, August 20 th . If you would like to volunteer for this event, please call Kim Shull at 301-663-7818.

The next Recreation Committee Meeting is Monday, June 13 th at 7pm at the Visitor Center . ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. Any questions, please call Kim Shull at 301-663-7818.

Thank you for participating in another great year of FAN Club meetings and events! It's been great getting together with our Spring Ridge neighbors at the Visitor Center for our monthly socials. Our next monthly social will be held in September, however many of our members get together in smaller interest groups at member homes and local restaurants for book club, wine tasting, ladies night out, lunch bunch, dinner group, and beer tasting. Some of these groups will continue meeting throughout the summer.

If you are interested in participating in one of our interest groups or would like to know more about the FAN Club, please call club president Lynn Schumacher at 301-694-0829. The new board officers are: Lynn Schumacher, President; P.J. Schaeffer, Vice President; Ann Mamula, Secretary; Roz Mansouri, Publicity Secretary; Dorothy Scheimann, Treasurer; and Marianne Warley, Historian.

Pool Committee Mini Minutes from our meeting on May 10 th :

•  Pictures of the guards and names to be posted.

•  Additional furniture has been ordered, and the replaced furniture picked up.

•  Health inspection looks promising.

•  Swim lesson information to be placed in June's newsletter.

•  Concession stand ADHOC committee is getting started soon.

•  No parking repainting to be completed.

•  Our pools are starting to show signs of aging. Side walk & coping stone cracks...repairs will be done.

•  Combine Pool Committee and Shark Calendar into one main pool calendar for easy viewing.

•  Assign a website coordinator to monitor and update the pool information as needed.

•  During hours Pool Party Application to be revised.

•  Community pool party dates confirmed.

Pool Committee News

WATER AEROBICS PROGRAM 2005 - The available openings for you to participate in this fun-filled healthful activity are shrinking. There are still some remaining slots, SOOOOOO if you fill out the form that was enclosed with last month's newsletter and mail it to Amy Weinstein (Instructor), and you may still be able to join. WHAT?? You misplaced the form?? Nooo Problem!! Just stop by the Visitor Center and get a copy.

VERIZON TALK-ABOUT - This is a Text Messaging feature that will enable the deaf community to talk to the lifeguards. The phone number to use to communicate through the Talk About is 301-631-7933 .

THE NO PARKING CURBS - The NO PARKING Curbs will be spray-painted. PLEASE observe the NO PARKING zones there and in front of the Visitor Center .

FLOAT NIGHTS - All ages are welcome. The first Float Night of the season will be on Friday, June 17 th from 6pm to 8:30pm in the “ main pool only .” Bring your floats and relax in the pool after a busy work week. Subsequent Float Nights will be July 15 th and August 5 th . Century reserves the right to approve/disapprove floats/rafts .

POOL COMMITTEE'S MUSINGS - Pool Committee members are entertaining the idea of having two separate nights this pool season reserved for “Margaritaville” and “Martinitown.” These would be times to socialize at the pool with your alcoholic OR non-alcoholic drinks. Dates aren't confirmed; neither are schedules, but we welcome your ideas about this. Two that came up: 1) A tasting and sharing of beverage recipes and 2) A contest for best drink in set categories. Please submit your thoughts on our website at springridgepool@adelphia.net .

DATES TO REMEMBER - June 1 st - Water Aerobics morning and evening classes begin

June 7 th - 7pm , Pool Committee Meeting at the Visitor Center

June 17 th - Float Night

LIFEGUARD APPRECIATION DAY: We are extremely fortunate to have the majority of the same guards returning to our pool this season. SR does have the lifeguard team in Frederick . In or der to honor them, we want to have our first annual Lifeguard Appreciation Day on August 6 th . Please keep in mind as to what you can do to show your thanks to these superb young people who make life at the pools safe and sound. We would hope that you show your gratitude to them on a constant basis in some way, but August 6 th will be somewhat special...with more to follow in the upcoming newsletters. Your ideas on ways to show our appreciation are welcomed. Please email us at springridgepool@adelphia.net with your ideas and comments.

PRIZES FOR POOL PARTIES - We have a limited number of businesses in Spring Ridge, and they have been extremely generous over the years in donating wonderful prizes for our functions at the pool. They also come through for the Recreation Committee and their functions.

In an effort NOT to exhaust these establishments, we are now seeking your help with this. How? Perhaps you are a business owner or work for a company that would find it mutually beneficial to donate your product or monetary instrument for prizes for our pool events. If you can do this, please notify the committee at our Spring Ridge Pool email address. Thanks in advance.

SWIMMING LESSONS 2005 - See attached information in this newsletter.

SHARKEY”S ETIQUETTE AND TIPS:

•  Support your lifeguards and SR Pool Rules.

•  Any questions, problems or concerns should be taken to the manager on duty. Please don't take matters into your own hands.

“TIP” - Little ones should rest after eating. This helps prevent cramping and getting sick in the pools.

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