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New Territory Residential STREET LIGHT OUT? Community Association If you see a street light out make a note of the location and the 6 digit number located on the pole. Then report the outage to Centerpoint Energy at http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/ outage.
6101 Homeward Way NEW TO NEW TERRITORY? Sugar Land, Texas 77479 If you are new to New Territory; welcome! Come by the Association offi ce for a New Homeowner’s Guide and fi ll out forms to get started on registering for use of the Club. Association Phone Numbers Association Offi ce...... 281-565-0616 Then swing on by the Club and check out the pool and amenities available to you. For a preview, visit Parks and Association Fax...... 281-565-0188 Recreation on the website. The Club...... 281-565-1070 The Club Fax...... 281-565-1130 Tennis Pro Shop...... 281-565-5355 NEWSLETTER POLICY FOR Association Office Hours ADVERTISING AND ARTICLES Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Article Guidelines: Please submit articles by the 5th of the Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. month prior to the month of publication. Due to the excessive Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. number of articles submitted no exceptions will be made. Saturday & Sunday Closed If you would like to place an advertisement online only, the cost is $25.00 up to 150 words along with a picture. Please contact Club Hours Tiffany Ybarra at [email protected] Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Your ad will be run for 30 days, you can stop by the Association Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Offi ce in order to make your payment. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Want to Advertise in the New Territory newsletter? Please contact Pamela Printing at 281-240-1313 NTRCA Editorial Policy The newsletter’s editorial content, All NTRCA articles will take priority over all other articles. including advertising, is determined at the discretion of the Executive Advertising Disclaimer: New Territory Residential Community Director, under advisement by the Board of Directors. The purpose of Association (NTRCA) assumes no responsibility for the content, the newsletter is to promote New warranties and representations made in advertisements within Territory and inform its members of this publication. All warranties and representations made are activities, issues and events. The solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its NTRCA also utilizes the newsletter content should be addressed directly to the advertiser. to inform members on issues which, in its opinion, may directly affect our members’ property values and quality New Territory Residential Community Association (NTRCA) of life. 6101 Homeward Way, Sugar Land, Texas 77479
2 OUR COMMUNITY RUNNING FOR THE BOARD DO I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? BOARD REPORT onsidering running for FOR AUGUST, 2014 Cthe board? Ask yourself ollowing is a summary of Board the following three questions: Factions at the July Board meeting: • Approved the renewal of the Do I have the time? As Agreement for Law Enforcement a board member, you will Services between Fort Bend County need to devote about six and NTRCA to ten hours per month generally, depending on your • Appointed Keith Bauman, Fosters’ participation in committees, Green; Carrie Lamke, Lakewind; to the HOA. Regular Board Paula Connell, Spencer’s Glen; and Meetings are once a month Paul Vorki, Thompson’s Landing as on the second Monday of the month. You will also want to prepare for each meeting by members of the Nominating Committee reading through the agenda packet sent out by staff. On the fourth Monday of the month, the Board Elections for 2015 there is a board workshop. Occasional special meetings and projects may require a few • Approved a Capital Reserve Project more hours of your time. for refurbishing the bridge railing on Can I make tough decisions when required? The primary role of the board, with three bridges in New Territory in the assistance from our very talented and experienced staff, is to oversee the business of amount of $87,500. the association and plan for the future. This can include approving the budget, developing • Approved a Capital Reserve policies and guiding our staff. Board members are required to step outside the box and Project in the amount of $7,600 for make decisions based on the greater good of the community. replacement of the Lake Fountain and Can I do all this and have fun, too? Our community is only as good as we make it. Planning Lights at SF-C Watermill. and attending functions such as The Harvest Fest and the Fourth of July celebration are a • Approved the First Reading of the fun part of what we do. Being a presence in the community is as important as any policy Second Amendment to Resolution decision. 2010-17r2, Updating the Schedule of Fines and Fees. Important Dates: • Approved the 2013 Audit Report. • Applications will be available October 1st (Online by October 15th) • Approved a variance for the location • Applications will be due by December 1st of his shed for a resident on Birch Hill There are four positions up for election. Drive. • Denied an appeal from a homeowner Now is the time to think about running, ask questions and gather information. Attending a few board meetings ahead of time will provide lots of information about the board’s regarding gravel blocks placed in the responsibilities. Upcoming ones this year include the following: sidewalk for a home on Drake Elm Drive. • Regular Board Meetings - October 20, November 17 and December 15 • Board Workshops - October 6, November 3 and December 1 * * Workshops are not held every month, please check with the Association for up to date information.
Applications for a position on the board are due December 1, and will be posted on the Association website (see 2015 Board Elections on the right side of the home page). If you are interested in more details, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee (Cindy Picazo, Board Member & Chair of the Nominating Committee; Keith Bauman, Foster’s Green; Paula Connell, Spencer’s Glen; Carrie Lamke, Lakewind; and Paul Yorki, Thompson’s Landing – e-mail the Nominating Committee at [email protected]). In addition, current Board members may provide a wealth of information about what is required. If you decide you are interested, please complete the Candidate Application, which will be available online by October 15th at www.newterritory.org, then e-mail it to nc@newterritory. org. All candidates will be listed in the January newsletter, so all will have a chance to review the Candidate Applications and provide feedback to their respective Neighborhood Rep, who will be representing their neighborhood by voting at the Annual Meeting and Board Election on January 19, 2015. (Don’t have a Neighborhood Rep? You can volunteer by contacting the Association offi ce!) Questions? Please email the Nominating Committee at [email protected]. Or contact the Association offi ce at (281) 565-0616. We will be happy to answer any questions we can!
3 OUR COMMUNITY MARK YOUR CALENDARS: ASSESSMENTS ARE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, OCTOBER 7, 2014 AS IMPORTANT AS ew Territory will celebrate Texas National Night Out Tuesday night, MORTGAGES NOctober 7, 2014 starting at 6:00 p.m. We have almost 30 neighborhoods AND TAXES participating with a National Night Out Party. Please plan to attend your neighborhood’s party. There will be signs in your neighborhood in front of the hen you sit down to pay host’s home, and the host will have door hangers to put on everyone’s door so Wyour bills, do you consider your association assessment a low everyone will know where the party is in your neighborhood. priority? If so, think again. The Fort Bend County Sherriff’s Offi ce and the Fort Bend County Precinct 4 According to the National Consumer Constable’s Offi ce will attend as many neighborhood parties as they can. Law Center’s (NCLC) Guide to The New Territory Public Safety Advisory Committee has lined up eleven Surviving Debt, “Condo or association sponsors this year: fees…should be considered a high priority.” In fact, NCLC considers 1. Native Land Design 7. HEB Store #627 community association assessments 2. Ruthie’s TexMex 8. Mike Tate’s 99 Tire & Auto in the same category as mortgage payments and real estate taxes - 3. Costello, Inc. 9. Tritico Rainey Law Firm a category ranked second only to 4. St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital 10. Constable Trever Nehls feeding your family - according to the Guide’s “Sixteen Rules about Which 5. Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen 11. Nothing Bundt Cakes Debts to Pay First.” 6. Carpenter & Carpenter, P.C. Assessments pay for services like our community maintenance and landscaping around the Please be sure to thank them for their support of our National Night Out community (see the separate list in activities. this newsletter about projects that We hope you will attend a Texas National Night Out Party in your we have completed, are working on, neighborhood. If you don’t receive an invitation door hanger, call our offi ce or will complete this year). Since the (281) 565-0616 to fi nd out if your neighborhood has registered a party. association has collective buying power, so when community projects Hope to see you at a party on Tuesday, October 7!! like these are done, which are for the benefi t of everyone in the community, are passed along to you as an annual assessment, you’re actually getting a bargain. So, next time you get out your checkbook, remember to put your assessment near the top of that stack of bills. You’ll be glad you did. If you have not paid your assessment yet for 2014, please take care of that right away. The Board will be considering the 2015 assessment amount at the Board meeting on October 20, and the statements will be sent out shortly after that. Just call our offi ce at (281) 565-0616 if you have questions, and we will be happy to help you!
4 OUR COMMUNITY GARBAGE & TRASH REMINDER ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION arbage cans must be kept out of sight. They may be COLLECTION POLICY placed at the curb from 7:00 PM the night before trash G ur association adheres to an Assessment collection pickup to 7:00 PM the day of pickup. policy to ensure that the Association’s bills get paid, Trash (grass bags, lawn clippings, newspapers, etc.) O and we make adequate contributions to the reserves. Our should be kept out of sight until 7:00 PM the evening collection policy lets you know what is required and when before trash pickup day. If you have a lawn service please and what happens if you’re behind in your payments. advise them to take all clippings with them or place them The Assessment collection policy answers the following somewhere on your property out of sight. Trash should not questions: be left at the curb over the weekend. • When is a payment considered late? • Does the association charge fees for late payments? • What actions will the association take to collect delinquent accounts? Does it suspend privileges, levy fi nes or charge interest? • How does the association notify homeowners of delinquent accounts? By phone, letter? • How will the association charge interest on unpaid assessments? Only the unpaid monthly assessment or BLOOD DRIVE: the entire balance? • Does the association offer payment plans for delinquent WANT TO HELP SAVE A LIFE? accounts? ant to help save a life? You can, simply by giving a Wblood donation! On Sunday, October 5, 2014 at the Our association’s collection policy is consistent with Sugar Land Neighborhood Donor Center. 4949 Sweetwater state and federal law and the association’s declaration or Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX 77479 from 8:00 am until 4:00 CC&Rs. Visit the association’s website (www.NewTerritory. pm. org) to read the Assessment collection policy (under NTRCA Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate, will receive Docs/Association Documents/Governing Documents/ a short sleeve T-shirt that demonstrates their support of the Resolutions - 2011-02 Assessment Payment and Collection need for blood in our community. Please consider donating Policy Resolution), as well as other association policies. If to help save up to 3 lives per donation. Appointments are you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the available by calling 281-313-1122. Association offi ce at (281) 565-0616.
STAY CONNECTED TO NEW TERRITORY! Your Homeowners Association needs to obtain e-mail addresses of all residents so that you can receive important and informative messages. Having up to date email addresses is especially important when sending emergency updates and, in the future, annual assessment notices will be distributed via email.
Email addresses are not shared with any outside sources. Please submit your email, name and address to [email protected].
Website For community information and “news you can use”, don’t forget to visit your community website at http://www.newterritory.org. The website is your resource for governing documents, a place to download forms, fi nd out about upcoming meetings and events, a “helpful numbers” page, and even a lost and found page.
5 OUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL ZONE ETIQUETTE ugust 25th was the fi rst day of school and I had the pleasure of observing the view of Adifferent situations through the eyes of a school crossing guard. I noticed many violations which, if alleviated, would help improve the safety of the children trying to get to school, and help everyone get to work and carry on with their day more effi ciently. Being a crossing guard is not easy. This month I’d like to highlight a few things which would help make the job of a Crossing Guard just a little less stressful. Keep in mind these are Texas laws and should be utilized when operating a motor vehicle. • Obey the posted 20 mph school zone, even if the lights are not fl ashing. It is your responsibility to know the times when the school zones are in effect. • Cell phone use is prohibited within the school zone. • Always yield to pedestrians within the cross walk. • Stop at the designated point. (DO NOT block the crosswalk) • Utilize your turn signals prior to the intersection. (This is extremely helpful)
Any tips, questions or comments please feel free to email me at Harrel.Clark@ fortbendcountytx.gov or contact our offi ce at 281-242-4014.
Sgt. Harrel Clark Fort Bend County Pct. 4 Constables Offi ce • Off: 281-242-4014 • Fax: 281-242-9030
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6 OUR COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVERS HALLOWEEN SAFETY GUIDE & alloween is a wonderful holiday, but because of increased foot ‘TRICK OR TREAT’ Htraffi c and that Trick-or-Treaters are out at night, the potential for automobile related accidents with young pedestrians increases four FAMILY SAFETY QUIZ times on this night according to a CDC (Center for Disease Control) t’s the scariest night of the year! But with a little attention to study. Isafety, you can keep it fun and not frightful. Here are a few Streets are literally crawling with all sorts of witches, ghosts, tips for you to follow and a quiz to review safety with your kids. goblins, vampires and all other sorts of costumed people. This makes Boo! for added responsibility for drivers to make sure that they drive safer than normal. 1.) Don’t Frankenstein Your Lights: When purchasing In many areas, people drive their kids into subdivisions and let electrical decorations, make sure to shop at a reputable them out to walk from house to house. Usually the parent follows retailer and look for the UL Mark. Be sure to check the rating behind in the car. This can cause traffi c jams in small areas and much on your extension cords and do not plug in more than the confusion as kids dart between cars on the streets going from house recommended wattage. Use special, heavy duty extension to house. A driver is already distracted because they are trying to keep cords for high wattage decorations such as fog machines and an eye on their own kids and usually aren’t paying attention to much electrically-powered infl atable decorations. else. Park your car, walking behind them if you can, is a better idea. Children and adults tend to be preoccupied and may not pay as 2.) Inspect Decorations with Fiendish Care: Inspect all much attention to safety as they should. They may not see your vehicle of your electric lights and decorations for damage or wear. or just assume that you see them automatically. Stay on the defensive Cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires and loose connections and you shouldn’t have a problem while driving on Halloween night. may pose a fi re or shock hazard. Replace damaged light strings with energy-effi cient LED lights. Look for a red UL Mark • Don’t use a cell phone or other electronic device while driving on to indicate that lights are certifi ed for both indoor and outdoor Halloween night. The rate of cell phone and texting related auto use. A green UL mark indicates certifi cation for indoor use only. accidents has jumped dramatically. So be extremely careful if you have to use your phone. 3.) Beware of Candles!: Candles, especially in a Jack • Pay extra attention, particularly to crosswalks, intersections and the O’Lantern, should be off the ground and out of children’s reach. side of the road. Kids tend to walk along the curbs, cutting across the Try battery-operated LED candles for an even safer option. street to get to other homes. Keep scanning all around you as you drive, whether as thru traffi c or along with your kids as they trick-or- 4.) Don’t Trip Up Your Goblins: Halloween costumes should treat. allow full movement for your kids. Costumes that drag, constrict or drape pose a dangerous hazard, especially at night. Check • Drive below the posted speed limit in residential areas during trick- to ensure that costumes don’t restrict your children’s vision, or-treating hours. This will allow you time to break if you see a child and instruct them to watch out for tripping hazards, such as dart in front of you. cords. • Do not pass other vehicles that have stopped in the roadway, they 5.) Say Boo! to Unsafe Costumes: Be sure to purchase could be dropping off children. This is more common in rural areas but can happen anywhere. or make costumes out of fl ame-resistant materials such as nylon or polyester as these specially marked fabrics will resist • Instruct your child to never get into the car of a stranger. It might be burning and extinguish quickly. Make sure your child knows to easy for your child to mistake someone else’s car for your car with the stop, drop and roll in case their costume catches fi re. excitement of Halloween. Put a lighted plastic Jack-O-Lantern on your dashboard to make your car more recognizable to your child, 6.) Be Safe and Bright: Choose costumes that are lighter in color and attach refl ective materials to costumes. Make sure • It’s also a night that child predators are looking for victims. Let your each child has a fl ashlight to help them see and be seen. child know that they should never get into the car of a stranger at any time. If someone stops them and asks for help or offers them candy, 7.) Keep Hungry Monsters from Feeding: Never let your tell them to scream as loud as they can and run. kids eat Halloween candy before you inspect it in the light at • Make sure your child carries a fl ashlight, glow stick or has refl ective home. Even if you know your neighbors, you should always tape on their costume to make them more visible to cars. Left them check to be safe and throw away open candy or anything that know if they carry a fl ash light to never shine it in the eyes of a driver. looks at all suspicious. This can cause blindness on the drivers part temporarily and they may not see your child. Talk to your Little Ghouls About Safety: Here’s a fun way to go over basic safety rules with your kids before the evening • If you are dropping off or picking up your kids in an area, pull off arrives. Give them a Halloween family safety quiz, and when the road into a safe spot and turn on your hazard lights to alert other they’re done, award them with a UL safety certifi cate that they motorists. If you go with your kids from door to door, leave the hazard can post on the front door! lights on so other drivers can see your car parked there.
7 OUR COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY SAFETY f you don’t like to send your kids out for trick or treating a with no accidents, here are some tips that can be used to make Igood substitute is a home Halloween party. Setting up a your party more enjoyable. With a little planning and time to Halloween party for your kids can be just as fun for the adults as prepare, you have throw a fun, safe Halloween party! it is for the kids. This is also a great adult holiday and throwing a Halloween party for adults can be very fun! • If using dry ice in a punch bowl, make sure that you use a You can hold a costume contest, have a theme party, the large punch bowl and a smaller one that fi ts inside. The smaller possibilities are endless and work for both kids and adult parties! one is for the punch, the larger one is to put the dry ice and hot If you run short on ideas, there are many Halloween party water in. Keep them separate, dry ice is not for ingestion and idea books available at your local book or craft store. Also, can cause serious damage to internal organs if swallowed. remember that the internet is a well spring of information and by checking out our links page here, you’ll fi nd sites that have party • If you are holding your party in your house, make sure that ideas, games, food, music and costume ideas. you move any breakable pieces of furniture or knick-knacks to Here are a few Halloween party ideas to get you started: another room where they can’t get broken. A forgotten heirloom vase that hits the fl oor could ruin the night for you. • For a kids party, plan some good games to keep your child’s Halloween party running smoothly. Kids can have short attention spans • To keep things moving for either an so you want to keep the party exciting and adult party or child’s party, make sure that fl owing smoothly! you have some games, like a scavenger hunt or a murder mystery planned in advance. • For an adult Halloween party, keep it jumping with some rockin’ Halloween music! Kids might like sound effects • If you are planning a party for your kids and better and you can fi nd all kinds of their friends, see if you can get some of the Halloween music and sound effects other parents to help out with the planning, CDs for kids and adults at this time of baking and whatever else needs to be year. done. Many of them will be willing to help out to make it a successful party for all • If you are serving food or treats at their kids to attend. the party, make your table setting a spooky one using fake spider web, mini pumpkins, and other Halloween • Any treats or party food that can be items. Adults like to have as much fun made in advance is always a big help! If during Halloween as the kids do and adult you have other parents helping out, make Halloween parties tend to be much wilder sure that everyone gets assigned a food than a kids parties with dancing, alcohol item to bring, that will take the load off the and a full lay out of food. Make sure that main hostess. Make sure that someone your serving area looks like Halloween! is brining drinks, food, snacks, treats or whatever you are serving. • When deciding on a menu, check and see if anyone attending the party has food allergies that • Having a pumpkin carving party on the night before Halloween might be a problem. Common food allergies to dairy products, can be a great way to start off the festivities. Either adults or kids peanuts and shell fi sh can really put a damper on the festivities. - or both, can have a wonderful time and get all your pumpkins Planning ahead for problems can make all the difference for carved before the big night! your Halloween party! • Set up a table with treats, punch and goodies in your front • Using common sense can make a party a great one and avoid yard if you live in a small neighborhood. Invite the children and anything that may ruin it. For adult parties, keep an eye on the their parents to stop by for refreshments, you’ll start a small drinking and don’t let it get out of hand. Take the keys away from party right in your front yard! Just make sure you set up a nice anyone that may be driving. Have one person stay sober and yard haunt, too! offer to drive those people home who may be too intoxicated to drive. • Discuss having a Halloween block party with the neighbors. Set it up outside, in the street and yards and get everyone • Having a Halloween party, either one for adult or for children, involved. Have carnival type games, a few yard haunts, food, is defi nitely great fun! In order to have things run smoothly and music and dancing.
8 OUR COMMUNITY SOLID STATE VS SPINNING HARD DRIVES olid State Drives or SSD’s hold your fi les like older traditional hard drives, Sbut they typically have a smaller capacity. Many computers today have 1TB (terabyte) or even 2TB hard drives. These are traditional spinning drives with lots of moving parts. Solid State Drives are much faster than spinning drives because they do not have to fi nd your data on a disk, but most at the consumer level are only 128GB to 500GB. Unless you have a computer custom built for you (we do that), you will likely have to pay a substantial price difference to get a new computer with an SSD. In a Macbook Pro it can be a $400+ differential for example though the SSD drive really costs much less than that. There has been a substantial drop in SSD prices over the last couple years and as the technology becomes more widely used the prices will drop further. Now that they are becoming more affordable it is actually very reasonable to upgrade your existing computer to an SSD. An SSD upgrade will make more difference than adding memory typically. Files will copy and save faster and your system will boot signifi cantly faster. If an SSD is not large enough to hold your giant movie collection, you can put the operating system and other fi les on the SSD and keep your old spinning drive for secondary storage. You can even move your existing Windows installation as-as to a new SSD so you do not have to reinstall all your programs and games. Contributed by Charles Swihart, Sugar Land PC; [email protected]
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ARE YOU READY FOR COOLER WEATHER? all is the time to prepare for the change in the weather. • Turn off electrical breakers for outdoor equipment, if it FMake a list of what needs to be done, and tackle the will not be used. time-sensitive tasks fi rst. Here’s a simple checklist from the • Close hose bibs when the weather requires. association to help you get a jump on things that may need • Clean out gutters and downspouts. to be done. Because of the mild winters we have in this area, many of these are just good to do on an annual basis to be sure • Clear yard drains. your home is in good condition for any weather! • Spray outdoor locks and hinges with lubricant.
Indoors Assemble, stockpile or refresh supplies: • Examine doors and replace weather-stripping • Batteries as needed. • Candles and matches • Examine window caulking and reseal where needed. • Supplies you might need for • Examine and repair vents where needed. those few cold days we • Clean chimneys and fl ues. have in January • Remove items near heat vents. • Be sure your vehicles have the recommended amounts • Place nonskid runners or door mats outside. of antifreeze Outdoors • Cut back tree branches and shrubs that hide signs or block light • Examine outdoor handrails and tighten if needed.
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THE FORT BEND SYMPHONY CATCHES THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT WITH FAN FAVORITE HAUNTCERT OCTOBER 26 he Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra brings out their inner goblins and ghouls for the fi rst concert of the 2014-15 season T on Sunday, October 26, in the Stafford Centre at 2pm. Hauntcert is an area favorite, and a Halloween tradition for many families. When the lights go down, there’s magic in the hall, as costumed characters take over the orchestra seats. Musical selections include the eerily traditional Mussorgsky favorite, Night on Bald Mountain, and Liadov’s ode to the spooky Russian folk character Baba Yaga. The Beach Boys’ medley of California surfer songs provides a familiar, calming lull before we return to the spooky sounds. Henry Mancini’s classic movie scores, Pink Panther and Monster Movie Music Suite bring back memories of familiar themes from Saturday matinees. Caped crusaders of all ages thrill to John Williams’ Superman March. The evening begins with Video Games Live, featuring selections from the concert sensation of the same name. Gamers and non-gamers alike will recognize these iconic theme tunes. Hauntcert is the fi rst performance for Dominique Røyem as the FBSO’s new music director. She states, “I am thrilled that the Hauntcert is my inaugural concert with FBSO because Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! There is no better way to start a season than with a costumed bash full of spooky music!” There are holiday-themed surprises throughout the concert, including a costume contest at intermission, with prizes awarded in youth and adult categories. Little ones are invited to meet the musicians (and perhaps do a little trick-or-treating at the same time!). It’s a creative and family-friendly way to spend a Sunday afternoon just before Halloween. Tickets to Hauntcert begin at $12 for adults. There’s no charge for children 12 and under when they’re accompanied by an adult. Discounts are available for students, seniors 55 and over, military personnel, and groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available online at www.fbso. org or by calling 281.276.9642. Season ticket packages are still available.
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THE CLUB OPEN GYM | OCTOBER 2014
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Youth PracƟces 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 7:30am-7:30pm Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am 7:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am ELP ELP ELP 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm Open Gym Open Gym Adult Gym 12:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-6:00pm 12:00pm-2:00pm Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Open Gym 5:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-9:30pm 2:00pm-6:00pm Badminton Youth PracƟces 8:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-8:00pm (Court A) Adult Night 8:00pm-9:30pm 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Badminton Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Youth PracƟces 12:00pm-6:00pm 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 7:30am-7:30pm (Court A) Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Youth Open V Ball 8:30am-10:30am 7:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am 7:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am 12:00pm-3:15pm ELP ELP ELP ELP ELP Adult V Ball 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 3:30pm-6:00pm Youth PracƟces Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Adult Gym 5:00pm-8:00pm 12:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-6:00pm 12:00pm-2:00pm Open Gym Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Open Gym 12:00pm-9:30pm 5:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-9:30pm 2:00pm-6:00pm Men’s Basketball Adult Night Badminton Youth PracƟces 8:00pm-9:30pm 8:00-9:30pm 8:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-8:00pm (Court A) Adult Night 8:00pm-9:30pm 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Badminton Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Youth Sports 12:00pm-6:00pm 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 7:30am-7:30pm (Court A) Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Youth Open V Ball 8:30am-10:30am 7:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am 7:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am 12:00pm-3:15pm ELP ELP ELP ELP ELP Adult V Ball 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 3:30pm-6:00pm Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Adult Gym 12:00pm-4:45pm 12:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-6:00pm 12:00pm-2:00pm Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Open Gym 5:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-9:30pm 2:00pm-6:00pm Open Gym Adult Night Badminton Youth PracƟces 7:00-9:30pm 8:00-9:30pm 8:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-8:00pm Men’s Basketball (Court A) Adult Night 8:00pm-9:30pm 8:00pm-9:30pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Badminton Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Youth Sports 12:00pm-6:00pm 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 7:30am-7:30pm (Court A) Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Youth Open V Ball 8:30am-10:30am 7:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am 7:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am 12:00pm-3:15pm ELP ELP ELP ELP ELP Adult V Ball 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 3:30pm-6:00pm Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Adult Gym 12:00pm-4:45pm 12:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-6:00pm 12:00pm-2:00pm Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Open Gym 5:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-9:30pm 2:00pm-6:00pm Men’s Basketball Adult Night Badminton Youth PracƟces 8:00pm-9:30pm 8:00-9:30pm 8:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-8:00pm (Court A) Adult Night 8:00pm-9:30pm 26 27 28 29 30 31 Note: Schedule Badminton Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym subject to change 12:00pm-6:00pm 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am without noƟce (Court A) Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Aerobics Youth Open V Ball 8:30am-10:30am 7:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am 7:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am 12:00pm-3:15pm ELP ELP ELP ELP ELP Adult V Ball 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 10:30am-12pm 3:30pm-6:00pm Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Adult Gym 12:00pm-4:45pm 12:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-5:00pm 12:00pm-6:00pm 12:00pm-2:00pm Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Youth PracƟces Open Gym 5:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm 5:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-9:30pm 2:00pm-6:00pm Men’s Basketball Adult Night Badminton Youth PracƟces 8:00pm-9:30pm 8:00-9:30pm 8:00pm-9:30pm 6:00pm-8:00pm (Court A) Adult Night 8:00pm-9:30pm
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THE CLUB FITNESS SCHEDULE | OCTOBER 2014 All programs take place at The Club Gym. You do not need to join The Club to participate in any of the health and fitness programs.
TIME MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
*Bridget’s *Bridget’s 8:15 AM Breakfast Club Breakfast Club Bridget’s Sally’s Boot Slow Burn 8:30 AM Zumba® Kickboxing Camp Yoga
9:30 AM Yoga & Pilates Mat Pilates Zumba® Matt Pilates Yoga
9:45 AM Zumba®
10:30 AM Bollyrobics
12:00 PM Brains & Balance
12:30 PM Basic Yoga Basic Yoga *Scoby’s *Scoby’s 1:30 PM Afternoon Afternoon Workout Crew Workout Crew
4:00 PM
*Scoby’s *Scoby’s 4:30 PM Evening Evening Workout Crew Workout Crew
* Additional fee apply for Bridgette’s breakfast club and Scoby’s Afternoon/Evening workout. NOTE: Classes may be added or removed at any time based on demand and enrollment.
FITNESS MEMBERSHIP FEES DESCRIPTION RESIDENT NON-RESDIENT Single Class $5 $6 20 Classes $80 $90 Unlimited Monthly $45 $55 6 Months $260 $315
REGISTRATION & CONTACT INFORMATION To register, please visit the front desk at The Club. For more info, go to www.newterritory.org, click on Parks & Recreation tab or contact 281-565-1070. Visit us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NewTerritoryClub
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THE CLUB AT NEW TERRITORY PARKS AND RECREATIONS DEPARTMENT 1200 Walker School Rd., Sugar Land, TX 77479 | 281-565-1070
HOURS OF OPERATION Mon-Fri: 5:30AM-9:30PM Sat-Sun: 7:00AM-7:00PM
NEWTERRITORY.ORG A major focal point of New Territory of parks and recrea on department is The Club, an 18,000 square foot facility which houses a beau ful swimming pool with a cabana, a playground, eight-lighted tennis courts, Tennis Pro Shop, regula on sports fields, full size gymnasium, weight/fitness room, locker rooms and mee ng/mul -purpose rooms.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Resident and Non-Resident A resident is defined as a person who has a physical address within the City Ways to limits; or an owner of property within the City limits. Verifica on in the form of 3 Register a valid Texas driver’s license or tax assessment showing property ownership. The non-resident cost for programs, facili es, and events is usually more than the resident. RegistraƟon form available Discounts at The Club or online Discount opportuni es are available (i.e. youth programs). Please call The Club for addi onal informa on.
1. WALK-IN… Late Registration Fee $15 per person is charged for registering a er the scheduled registra on dates.
Cancellation or Rescheduling All classes/leagues must have a minimum number of students/teams in order 2. PHONE… to be held. The Parks and Recrea on Department reserves the right to cancel, combine, change mes, dates, or make any revisions which may be necessary. Should a cancella on or change occur, every effort will be made to contact all students/teams enrolled. 3. ONLINE…
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THE CLUB PROGRAMS
Springer’s GymnasƟcs Fall Youth Tennis Academy (Begins Sept. 1)
Hop, skip, flip & jump! Star ng September 8, 2014 - Coach Chanelle, Coach Megan, and Coach Stephanie will be offering preschool tum- bling classes. For addi onal info about the program email 1spring- [email protected]. TINY TOTS Age: 18mo - 2yrs Day Time Cost (Res/Non-Res) M 2PM-3PM $65/$75
TUMBLE TOTS Age: 3 - 5 With cer fied USPTA instructors, our tennis program provides Day Time Cost (Res/Non-Res) developmental steps for beginners up to juniors. Kids begin in the M 2PM-3PM $65/$75 appropriate age group and could be bumped to a different level based on student’s ability. Register for classes by contac ng the Pro Shop, 281-565-5355 or Russ Kennedy, Tennis Director, [email protected]. Visit newterritory.org for more info.
UPCOMING EVENTS: First Colony Swim Team Halloween Tennis Festival (Age: 5-12) - Oct 25, 1-3PM
FCST offers year round compe ve swimming at The ADULT PROGRAMS Club for all ages. For addi onal info, call 281-969-8759 or visit firstcolonyswimming.com Men’s Basketball
Fall season begins September 22 Sugar Land Swim School Registra on now-September 16 Resident team………………... $440 The SLSS provides swimming Nonresident team………….. $520 lessons for children and adults during the summer months at community pool in New Territory. For more info, visit sugarlandswimschool.com Men’s Soccer
Fall season begins September 24 Registra on now-September 17 Resident team………………... $890 Nonresident team………….. $970
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FITNESS PROGRAMS
Personal Training Teen Weight CerƟficaƟon
Bridget Mazza offers group training sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 AM in The Club fitness center. The class will li weights, discuss nutri on, hydra on, the latest supplements and exercise fads and body fat analysis. To enroll, call Bridget 713-304-2121.
Type Cost 1 day/week $60 2 days/week $120
Our cer fied personal trainers offer fitness evalua ons, personalized programs and weight training and nutri onal guidance. Training is available for groups and individuals. Times are arranged between instructor Yoga by Maya and client.
Type Cost Private $55/hour Group of 2 $70/hour
Group Training
Yoga By Maya was the very first yoga class offered in the community of New Territory and has done so for the past 14 years. Come join us and learn medita ve yoga, relieve stress and gain be er physical, mental and emo onal health. For more informa on, email [email protected] or visit newterritory.org.
EVENING SESSION Day Date Time T,Thu Sep 16 - Oct 23 6:45PM to 7:55PM
MORNING SESSION Day Date Time Bridget Mazza offers group training sessions Tuesdays and W,F Sep 17 - Oct 24 9:15AM-10:15AM Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 AM in The Club fitness center. The class will li weights, discuss nutri on, hydra on, the latest FEE: $80 for 6 week session supplements and exercise fads and body fat analysis. To enroll, DISCOUNT: Register by Sept. 11 for $5 discount call Bridget 713-304-2121. REGISTRATION: email yogabymayaΛyahoo.com REFERRAL: Bring in a referral and receive a $15 Days Cost discount 1 day/week $60 2 days/week $120
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Dance with Miss Cindy Early Learning Preschool
The Club at New Territory provides a full- me preschool for children ages 18 months to 5 years that is licensed by the state of Texas. Students will learn to love, laugh, and grow in a The Club is celebra ng 20 years od Dance with Miss Cindy. Her safe, fun and caring environment. Using Mother Goose Time program introduced children to various techniques in ballet and curriculum, the instructors teach le ers, pa erns, numbers, tap, while allowing them to express themselves through and shapes through art, stories, music, physical educa on crea ve movement. Registra on for 2014-15 session is and field trips. New Territory follows the Fort Bend ISD calen- currently open. Visit newterritory.org and download the packet dar. For a complete schedule and pricing info, go to newterri- (print out page 5 for two free dance lesson coupons). First day tory.org or call 281-565-1070. of class begins September 09, 2014. For addi onal info, call
713-302-7001 or email [email protected]. Ages: ELP Students (Ballet & Tap) Day Time Cost Tuesdays 2:00PM-3:00PM 40/month Learn-It-All Tutoring Ages: 3-5 (Ballet & Tap) Day Time Cost Tuesdays 3:30PM-4:15PM 40/month Learn-it-all Tutoring offers academic tutoring services for all subjects. Our approach is that no one student learns the same Ages: 6-12 (Stretch, Pom, & Jazz) way. Our cer fied tutors will ensure that you receive the Day Time Cost Tuesdays 4:15PM-5:00PM 40/month a en on you deserve in subject area(s) where you need help most.
Every student learns differently. We will develop a schedule Indian Dance Class with Sunanda Nair and academic plan to ensure your success. For more info, call 832-762-8120 or email [email protected].
Sunanda Nair, a leading exponent of All classes are taught at Ellis Creek Mohini A am (an Indian classical dance form) is one of the few performers of this type of dance. She has the proud privilege of being the first student to earn a Master's degree in Mohini A am from Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalay affiliated to the University of Mumbai. For pricing, visit sunandanair.com or email [email protected].
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18 OUR SCHOOLS
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• Last day to change a level and/or drop certain classes, last opportunity to change rigor level and/or drop a full year AHS Debate Team Shines course, and the deadline to drop study hall or off-campus at Debate Competition (seniors only) or offi ce aide (juniors or seniors only) is he Austin High School Debate team competed in Friday, October 31, 2014. Ttheir second tournament of the season September 19-20 at Alief Elsik High School. Students must earn 12 • Tickets for Football Games: Discounted tickets ($5.00 points to qualify for the state competition. Two of AHS’s for adults and $3.00 for students) to all district games will varsity students, Sriharsha Kethireddipalli and Pranidhi be on sale at AHS the day of game unless the game is Dadhaniya, state qualifi ed in two tournaments (the least Saturday, then the tickets will be sold on Friday during possible) by winning 1st place at Elsik High School and all the lunches. Spirit wear can be purchased at http:// 3rd at Kempner High School (earlier this month). Ms. austinhighschool.logoshop.com/ or during lunches on Dadhaniya was also 1st overall Speaker at the Elsik some gamedays. Purchase your spirit wear and show event and Adam Saleh, another member of the AHS your BULLDOG spirit on gameday. Remember that WE team, was 2nd overall speaker. The team participated ARE ALL AUSTIN! in a variety of debate and speech events. All of the AHS debaters, novice and varsity, impressed opponents and • Did you know that Austin now has a Career and College judges, and won many rounds, such as Mr. Saleh and Counselor? Checkout the Facebook page - We Are Austin Eddie Eustachon tying for 5th place. Go Center. Also, go to Bulldog Buzz under College and “This was an outstanding performance for the second Careers and see what else is available. FBISD College tournament of the season,” said Mr. Kethireddipalli, Night is Monday October 6th, 2014, 6:00pm to 8:00pm at president of the AHS Debate Club. The team next will Austin High School. Meet representatives from Ivy League attend a tournaments at Cypress Woods High School schools, in and out of state public/private institutions, junior September 26th and 27th and Bellaire High School and community colleges, military academies, and much Tournament on October 17th -18th, where they hope to more! have more participants qualify for state.
Also, AHS has incorporated an advisory period into every student’s schedule. Advisory will occur on Wednesdays between 3rd and 4th period. College readiness activities will be done during this period.
• The reputation of Stephen F. Austin’s HS marching band is among the best in the US. Fort Bend ISD will present an evening of competitive marching exhibitions during its annual Band Night- featuring 11 band and dance teams- on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. The event will be held at Mercer Stadium and will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude by 8:45 p.m. Admission is FREE.
• Volunteers are always welcome and needed at Austin Pictured: AHS Debate Team Members High. But fi rst you must complete an online criminal history (L:R) Konan Miraz, Eddie Eustachon, Adam Saleh, background check EACH school year. Go to the FBISD Pranidhi Dadhaniya, and Sriharsha Kethireddipalli website to complete this form and then send an email to [email protected] with your name and the year Also in the picture former AHS Debate member: Mohammad Ullah your child graduates.
19 OUR COMMUNITY LEARN ABOUT GENEALOGY RESOURCES AT LIBRARY PROGRAM NEW GAMING DAY he Internet has made more resources available to people researching their FOR ADULTS Tfamily roots than ever before. Fort Bend County Libraries’ FEATURES CARD First Colony Branch Library will show how to access the library’s online resources in a program on “Genealogy Resources @ Your Library,” on Wednesday, October GAMES IN OCTOBER 15, beginning at 7:00 pm, in the Conference Room of the library, located at 2121 he Adult Services Department at Fort Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. TBend County Libraries’ Staff from the library’s Adult Services department will demonstrate how to University Branch Library’s new Adult access online tools and databases for genealogical research in this program Gaming Group will meet on Tuesday, October 28, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, in the for beginner family-history researchers. The databases are available through Small Meeting Room of the library, located the Fort Bend County Libraries’ website, www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
CHILDREN’S OPERA GET TIPS ON OVERCOMING A CINDERELLA IN SPAIN FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING AT TO BE PERFORMED AT LIBRARY LIBRARY PROGRAM ort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library hether you are speaking to an audience of one or 1,000, Fwill present a performance by Houston Grand Opera’s Wsometimes public speaking can be intimidating. Find out “Opera to Go!” of an original production, Cinderella in Spain, how to conquer that anxiety at a special program, “Overcoming on Monday, November 24, beginning at 3:00 pm, in the Your Fear of Public Speaking,” at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Meeting Room of the library, located at 550 Eldridge. University Branch Library on Thursday, November 6, beginning This family-friendly light opera, sung in English and at 7:00 pm, in the Small Meeting Room of the library, located Spanish, presents the traditional Cinderella fairy tale with a at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. Hispanic twist. The king plans a fi esta to fi nd a bride for his Former District Governor of Toastmasters International for son, Prince Paulo, but havoc erupts when two stepsisters the Houston area, Jan Poscovsky will provide basic tools you crash the party. Prince Paulo meets and falls in love with can use to reduce anxiety and speak with confi dence before an an unknown seniorita who loses a glass slipper in her audience. Learn about the essentials of a strong presentation, rush to leave. Will he fi nd his one true love once again? including connecting with your audience, incorporating hand The performance is recommended for children in grades 2 gestures, and expanding vocal range. Poscovsky will also through 8. share tips for controlling nervousness before and during a The program is presented with the generous support of presentation. Discover skills you already have, and fi nd out the Friends of the Sugar Land Branch Library. Proceeds from how to turn weaknesses into strengths. the Friends of the Library book sales and annual membership Poscovsky has been a member of Toastmasters since 1993 dues help to underwrite the costs of special programming and has attained the designation of Distinguished Toastmaster, and various cultural events at the Sugar Land Branch Library. the highest honor bestowed by Toastmasters International The performance is free and open to the public. For more recognizing communication and leadership skills. information, call the Sugar Land Branch Library at 281-238- This program is free and open to the public. For more 2140 or the library’s Public Information Offi ce at 281-633- information, call the University Branch Library at 281-633-5100 4734. or the library’s Public Information Offi ce at 281-633-4734.
20 OUR COMMUNITY FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES HELPS STUDENTS EXCEL WITH ONLINE HOMEWORK HELP ort Bend County Libraries’ HelpNow (Homework These tutors utilize a library of fi eld-tested, state- FTutoring) program enables the library system to provide aligned lessons, including age-appropriate content, reading online homework assistance in a broad range of subjects in passages, simulated test questions, and worksheets to help both English and Spanish for students in grades K through students master key academic areas. 12, free of charge. Students may access this resource from any computer This tutoring program is an Internet-based service that - whether at home, school, or at the library - by going to provides library patrons with live, on-demand homework the library’s website, www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
LEARN HOW TO RESEARCH PUBLIC RECORDS AT UNIVERSITY BRANCH LIBRARY PROGRAM hether researching property for purchase or tracing family histories, one can fi nd many public records online that are Wavailable to the public, free of charge. Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will present the program, “Public Records at Your Fingertips,” on Thursday, November 20, beginning at 2:00 pm, in the Computer Lab of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. Learn how to search online for public records such as property records, court records, property-tax records, and much more, with minimal effort. The program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. Registration will open on November 6. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
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IMPORTANT IANFORMATIONSSOCIATION U &PDATES PHONE NUMBERS
Schools CAR RIDE & BABY SITTING: Fort Bend ISD………………………………………………… 281-634-1000 Brazos Bend Elementary...... …………... 281-634-5180 Need someone to pick-up or drop-off your Walker Station Elementary School...... …………. 281-634-4400 Sartartia Middle School...... …………… 281-634-6310 children to or from school? William B. Travis High School...... …………… 281-634-7000 Stephen F. Austin High School……………………………… 281-634-2000 Contact Asha: 281-277-8179 or 713-992-1253 General (8+ years experience) Windstream (Sugar Land Telephone)...... …………… 1-800-501-1754 Repair Service……………………………………………... 1-800-782-6206 Babysitting available WCA (Trash Pickup)………………………………………… 281-368-8397 Call Before You Dig……………………………………….. 1-800-245-4545 CenterPoint (Report Street Lights)………………………... 713-207-2222 Commissioner James Patterson…………………………… 281-980-2235 Crime Watch…………………………………………………. 281-242-4014 Municipal Operations & Consulting………………………... 281-347-8686 HUGE GARAGE SALE Si Environmental……………………….……………………. 832-490-1600 (Rain or Shine) Fort Bend Department of Public Safety…………………… 281-232-4334 by Fort Bend Parents of Multiples Fort Bend Animal Control…………………………………… 281-342-1512 Fort Bend Independent School District…………………… 281-634-1000 October 18 • 8:00am-12:00pm Fort Bend Appraisal District……………………………….. 281-344-8623 Parkway United Methodist Church Fort Bend Road & Bridge………………………………….. 281-342-4513 Fort Bend Tax Assessor/Collector……………………….. 281-341-3700 5801 New Territory Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77479 Home Inspection (Constable)………………………………. 281-242-4014 (New Territory and 99) Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste…………………. 281-633-7581 Infant and children’s clothing, toys, Sugar Land Post Offi ce……………………………………. 281-494-4150 Vacation Watch (Constable)………………………………. 281-242-4014 furniture and much more! Voter Registration…………………………………………… 281-341-8670 Comcast Cable……………………………………………… 281-774-7222 Emergency Fire Department……………………………………… 911 or 281-494-3344 FB Emergency Medical Services…………………… 911 or 281-342-2100 Poison Control……………………………………………... 1-800-222-1222 Sheriff Dispatch………………………………………. 911 or 281-341-4665
Commercial Directory 9’ers Grill……………………………………………………… 281-491-0515 99 Tire & Auto………………………………………………… 281-313-8484 Baker Roofi ng….……………………………………………...281-980-7800 Brazos Collision.……………………………………………...832-595-1212 Carmelo’s Burritos & Tacos………………………………… 281-494-2031 Christian Brothers Automotive……………………………… 281-242-2886 Door Stain Guyz ……………………………………………… 281-787-9550 KFC / Taco Bell……………………………………………… 281-494-9720 Kids R Kids…………………………………………………… 281-494-5437 McDonald’s…………………………………………………… 281-494-0503 Metscript Pharmacy…………………………………………. 281-277-2700 New Territory Montessori…………………………………… 281-494-4800 O’Henry’s Catering………………………………………….. 281-240-2335 Papa John’s Pizza………………………………………….. 281-242-0200 Parcel Plus…………………………………………………… 281-565-1515 Premier Dental……………………………………………….. 281-277-8787 Ruthie’s TexMex.……………………………………………. 281-491-7884 Sasu Sushi Bar……………………………………………… 281-313-0075 Smoothie King………………………………………………. 281-240-6451 Subway……………………………………………………….. 281-265-9300 Sugar Land Insurance……………………………………… 281-491-3800 Westco Donuts……………………………………………… 281-277-9389 If you are a local business owner serving New Territory Residents and would like your phone number listed here, please contact Tiffany Ybarra, 281-565-0420.
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Association Offi ce, 6101 Homeward Way...... …...... 281-565-0616 NTRCA Resident Board Members Website...... www.newterritory.org Susan Rash - Executive Director...... …...... [email protected] Michael Pincomb, President Carol - Director of Accounting...... …...... [email protected] 281-980-5934 • [email protected] Silvia - Accounting Assistant...... …...... [email protected] Chidinma - Compliance Manager…...... ……...... [email protected] Louis Manuel, Vice President Laura - Compliance - A/P Assistant…...... ……...... …………[email protected] 281-265-7255 • [email protected] Tiffany - Administrative Assistant……………………...... [email protected] Tracie - Receptionist…………….……………………...... [email protected] Robert Chirich, Treasurer 281-903-7413 • [email protected] Neighborhood Representatives Autumn Ridge....Open………...... …...... [email protected] Sharon Cole, Secretary Blakely Bend....Stan Adams....281-491-6086...... …...... [email protected] 281-565-0733 • [email protected] Brandon’s Pointe....Shannon Newman…...... [email protected] Cambridge Park....Dan Mitchell....713-208-3202...... [email protected] Jeff Myerson, Director Chapel Bend....Adam Johnson……...... [email protected] 281-565-0907 • [email protected] Cias Ridge....Clay Alumbaugh....281-277-0456...... …...... [email protected] Clayton’s Bend....Michael Harper...... …...... [email protected] Crescent Ridge...Open…………….………………………………[email protected] Chip Locke, Director Curran Place...Gary LaFontaine……………………………………[email protected] 281-565-2638 • [email protected] Easton Lakes....Mark Taylor....281-989-9900...... …...... [email protected] Foster’s Green....Charles Basden....281-565-5059...... [email protected] Cindy Picazo, Director Greystone Place....Suma Mudan....…………...... …...... [email protected] 281-565-6485 • [email protected] High Meadows....Joe Pisano...... …...... [email protected] Lake Pointe....Paul Stimson....281-565-4598...... …...... [email protected] Lakewind....Kathy Morrow...... …...... [email protected] Laurel Crest...Sandra Straub………………………..………………[email protected] Meadow Crest....Fred Meyer....281-491-2822...... …...... [email protected] Club Information and Hours Meadowvale....Rebecca Whitelaw....281-302-5802...... …...... [email protected] 1200 Walker School Road Morningside....Open..…………………………...... …...... [email protected] 281-565-1070 • Fax: 281-565-1130 Pecan Point....Mike Moderhak………………………………...... [email protected] Pecan Park Estates....Open...……...... …[email protected] Michael Walker, Director of Parks & Recreation Pointe Royale....Teresa Barker…………...... [email protected] Preston Forest....Lisa Brettmann....281-265-2054...... …...... [email protected] [email protected] Remington Crest....Salim Savani...... …...... [email protected] River Glen....Jim Rhome..…………………………...... [email protected] Julie Kveton, Parks and Facilities Manager Robinson’s Landing...Betty Lozada...281-565-0092.....…[email protected] [email protected] Robinson’s Landing 2....Avinash [email protected] Sander’s Ridge....Andy Stewart....281-435-0839………………[email protected] Daniel Massey, Recreation Manager Spencer’s Glen....Kathy Schwartz....281-565-1040.…...... [email protected] [email protected] Spinnaker Cove....Debbie Simpson…………………...... [email protected] Sterling Chase....Teresa Yeager...... ……………..…...... [email protected] Elaine Tackett, Youth Programs Coordinator Sterling Heights....Jim Richter………………………………...... [email protected] [email protected] Stone Creek....Open.………...….....……….………...... [email protected] Stonehaven....Jan Curry....281-565-5851.…...... [email protected] Brandon Torres, Athletic Coordinator Summerhill....Open.………...….....……….………...... [email protected] [email protected] Sunset Cove....Claudia Davis...... ……...... …[email protected] Tessa Lakes....Ed Blanchfi eld...... …...... [email protected] Thompson’s Landing...Azucena Tobias...281-494-9072.…[email protected] Danish Akhtar, Marketing Coordinator Walker’s Station....Jimmy Elkins....281-565-4886.....…...... [email protected] [email protected] Watermill....Jon Beer...... …...... …………………………[email protected] West Meadows....Dan Gallo....281-277-8523...... …...... [email protected] Club Operating Hours West Meadows 2....Open...... [email protected] Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wilkin’s Crossing....Open...………………………………...... [email protected] Sat. - 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sun. - 12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. Neighborhood Crime Watch Coordinators Blakely Bend, Jagi Chandnani……713-504-4760 Robinson’s Landing, Jennifer Wells…281-277-2704b Tennis Information and Hours Clayton’s Bend, Emad Ahwash..…832-525-5580 Sander’s Ridge, Andy Stewart……281-435-0839 Pro Shop • 281-565-5355 Easton Lakes, Sigi Lavelle…………281-565-6128 Spinnaker Cove, Anh Nguyen………832-741-6105 Foster’s Green, David Soliz...... 832-818-8771b Sterling Chase, Jeff Nutter…………281-240-6201 Russ Kennedy, Tennis Director High Meadows, Calvin Martin………281-788-5427 Stone Creek, Ed Aldredge…………281-565-4839 [email protected] Lake Pointe, Sharon Cole…………281-565-0733 Stonehaven, Kathy Ashmore………281-265-3213 Lakewind, Dharam Arya……………281-745-2547 Summerhill, Open…………………..281-240-7848 Pro Shop Hours Meadow Crest, Jim Willis………….713-223-4051 Thompson’s Landing, Ryan Nolen…281-221-6015 Meadowvale, Mike Staggs…………281-277-0216 Watermill, IIa Mehta…………………281-494-1909 Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Morningside, Barbara Crabtree……281-494-7442 West Meadows Co-, Qudisia Taqvi…281-313-3909 & 3:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. Pecan Point, Kirk Plazinich………281-494-6865 West Meadows Co-, Jennifer Anthony..281-980-1480 Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Preston Forest, Rick Branek………281-494-0441 Wilkin’s Crossing, Kim Nelson………..281-795-2443 River Glen, Jim Rhame……………713-542-9916 Pool Management Company: If your neighborhood is not listed, it does not have a Crime Watch Coordinator. Aquatic Advisors: 713-609-9489 Contact the Safety Committee at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.
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