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OCTOBER UPCOMING EVENTS October 2014 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS falconbridgealliance.org [email protected] Fri. Oct. 3, 17 & 31 • 5:30pm TRAVELING PUB [email protected] Our Falconbridge Clubhouse: Mon. Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Some very good news! 2:00 pm Message from the president expected to increase rental income for MAH JONGG the FHA. Of course town home own- [email protected] ers who are also Alliance members Over the years we have received win on both scores. Thurs. Oct. 9 & 23 dozens of great ideas for expanding The Alliance is now preparing plans 9:30am the community activities supported to solicit bids for the most urgent task: WOMEN’S COFFEE KLATCH by the Alliance. But lack of an ap- remodeling the bathrooms. Both the [email protected] propriate facility has often blocked such plans. Now I’m very happy to FHA and Alliance boards will have to approve the bids and fund the work. Sat. Oct. 11 • 6:00pm report that the Alliance has reached Since both organizations operate with DINING CAR GOURMET CLUB agreement in principal with the FHA tight budgets, additional funding will [email protected] (townhome owners association) to greatly expand the use of the club- certainly be required. The Alliance is planning fund-raising events to let Sun. Oct. 12 • 5:00pm house for community activities. Since the clubhouse needs signifi- members of the Falconbridge com- ANNUAL MEMBERS munity contribute while enjoying the MEETING, cant improvements, the Alliance has agreed to provide half the cost of the improved clubhouse. See the “Club BOARD ELECTIONS, improvements in exchange for the Falconbridge” article in this newslet- POTLUCK SUPPER! increased usage. Details are still being ter for details of the first event. worked out, but it’s a win-win for I’m very happy and proud to make Tues. Oct. 14 • 7:00pm everyone involved. this announcement. In the past year ALLIANCE BOARD MEETING the Falconbridge Alliance has greatly [email protected] Alliance members will win with more activities and opportunities to increased its services and its value join community groups. We hope to to the people of Falconbridge. The Wed. Oct. 15 • 7:30pm coming year will see even more ways POKER NIGHT find volunteers to manage open hours for a lending library, regularly sched- for townhome and single family home [email protected] uled children’s play dates, hobby residents to meet, play, learn and socialize. Mon. Oct. 20 • 7:00pm clubs and more. If you have an idea for an Alliance-sponsored activity, and FHA BOARD MEETING are willing to help organize it, please See page 3 for information about the At the Clubhouse email us at FalconbridgeAlliance@ elegant Club Falconbridge gmail.com. and the Annual Meeting Oct. 12 Fri. Oct. 31 • 5- 6pm – Jim Carroll Halloween Party for kids Townhome owners also win by [email protected] getting the much-needed clubhouse INSIDE: • Halloween! improvements done with only half • Club Falconbridge Event Sat. Nov. 1 • 7:00pm the cost to the FHA budget. The lit- • Annual Meeting • SURVEY! GAME NIGHT tle-used clubhouse will now generate • Safety/Strikeplates/Solicitors [email protected] half of the funds for its own remod- • Good Bread • Woodpeckers eling. An improved clubhouse is also Shredding • Cursive ● ● UPDATE: Alliance-Sponsored Social Groups • News Updates LAST CHANCE!! YOU COULD WIN A $50 HALLOWE ’EN PARTY GIFT CERTIFICATE! FOR KIDS! Just Take the Alliance Survey by October 8. Neighbors, we want your input! You should have received your ALLIANCE-SPONSORED Calling all ghosts, goblins, princess- email about the Alliance neigh- SOCIAL GROUPS es, Supermen, witches ….. and more! borhood survey of your interests, hopes, and dreams for activities and On Friday, October 31, from 5-6 TRAVELING PUB facilities to enhance our quality of p.m. there will be a Hallowe’en par- For all neighbors life here in Falconbridge. It’s simple ty AND pizza at the Clubhouse, be- Every other Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Barb Carroll: [email protected] and quick to complete online, mostly fore kids go trick or treating. RSVP! Please contact Katie Vick if you with check marks, but there are also BOOK GROUP* spaces to write your ideas for the and your child/children can attend: Monthly Alliance Board. [email protected] or (919) 360- Karen Fitzhugh: [email protected] 4479. We need to know how much There’s also a chance to win a pizza (and what kinds) to order! GAME NIGHT GROUP* $50 gift certificate—you may enter Quarterly after you’ve completed the survey! Barb Carroll: [email protected] Don’t Miss the Drawing for the gift certificate will Annual Meeting and DINING CAR GOURMET CLUB* occur at the Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner October 12! Every other month potluck on Sunday, October 12 at Liz Hallgren: [email protected] the Clubhouse. In October each year, the nine-mem- MAH JONGG* Survey deadline is October 8. Here ber Alliance board holds a special Every Monday, 2 p.m. is your chance to have input about meeting for all members to discuss Paula Clarke: [email protected] the fiscal year just ended (Sept. 30) and your neighborhood. If you have not THIRD WEDNESDAY POKER* already done so . plans for the coming year. It’s your Monthly best opportunity to hear what’s going John Noble: [email protected] TAKE SURVEY NOW on and to contribute your suggestions for improvements. There is a potluck WINE TASTING GROUP* meal right after the meeting. Every other month Ron Hutchinson: [email protected] The annual meeting this year will be held on Sunday October 12 at the WOMEN’S COFFEE KLATCH* Every other Thursday, 9:30-11:00 a.m. clubhouse at 5:00 PM. There will be Nancy Laney: [email protected] reports from each area of Alliance operations: financial, social, Neighbor- * Must be a member of the Alliance to participate hood Watch, architecture, member- ship and neighbor services. This has been a dynamic year so there is much to report. There will also be a discus- Join Falconbridge Alliance Annual Meeting Sunday, sion of the proposed improvements to October 12. 5:00pm the clubhouse. Paula Clarke and Jim The Falconbridge Alliance newsletter POTLUCK SUPPER Carroll will stand for reelection to the is distributed monthly to all • Bring a dish to share • board. The remaining opening on the Falconbridge Alliance members. board has not yet been filled. Lots of news! Don’t miss it! Newsletter Editor: Larry Charny Falconbridge Clubhouse So come to the annual meeting to Newsletter Designer: Mia Prior Drawing for $50 gift card! catch up on what’s happening in Fal- Copy Editor: Lisa Anthony conbridge! 2 —Jim Carroll ● ● UPDATE: Alliance-Sponsored Event Club Falconbridge A Unique Event On November 15, for the first time in 20 years, there will be a benefit event in Falconbridge, for Falcon- bridge. This special night will be the first of several events in the next year CLUB FALCONBRIDGE EVENT! to allow Falconbridge residents to di- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 • 7:00 to 10:00pm rectly help renovate and enhance the TICKETS: $75 pp. Only 60 tickets will be sold. common areas of our community. DRESS: Whatever makes an evening elegant for you Due to space limitations, only 60 people will be able to attend the gala MUSIC: Doug Largent Trio, jazz. celebration. A live band will set the Dancing under the stars . optional tone for an elegant evening of so- SILENT AUCTION cializing and a silent auction with ELEGANT wine & delicious hors d’oeuvres some unique prizes/experiences. TICKETS are sold in the order payments are received. The clubhouse hasn’t hosted such a Checks (tax deductible) should be made payable and mailed to the special event in the history of Falcon- Falconbridge Village Association bridge. Proposed plans for clubhouse 21 Charrington Place, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 improvements and new facilities will Send any questions or comments to: [email protected] be presented during the evening. Why the big deal? and socialize. Now is the time for current Because its time has come. For 30 Because the original developer of years this community has enjoyed the Falconbridge, J. P. Goforth, failed to residents to do their part to benefits of the common areas around include mandatory HOA dues for enhance the value of Falcon- the pond, pool, tennis courts, and the 289 single family homes, their bridge homes and the quality clubhouse. We play, walk, and so- owners have not had to contribute to cialize there, and every realtor points the upkeep. Some previous funding of life here. out the added value of these features requirements have been met with to prospective buyers. But because voluntary contributions from all resi- the maintenance of the common dents of Falconbridge as happened in event is the first to raise funds for areas has been borne by just the 163 the 1990s. that purpose. Other events will be scheduled throughout the year. All townhomes, only critical repairs and Now is the time for current residents contributions should be made to the maintenance have been performed. to do their part to enhance the val- Falconbridge Village Association and The pool alone has consumed the ue of Falconbridge homes and the are tax deductible ($55.00). FHA’s budget for common areas for quality of life here. The Falconbridge many years. The tennis courts have Alliance and the FHA (townhome Don’t miss your chance to attend deteriorated badly. The clubhouse is owners association) have now agreed this unique event! no longer an attractive option when to share the cost of renovating and residents want a nice place to meet improving some common areas.