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A publication of Highland Lakes Country Club and Community Association at Highland Lakes, New Jersey © 2021 Volume 2021 | Issue Number 6 | July 3, 2021 Upcoming Summer Activities From the President’s Desk MEG WAHNON, COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MICHAEL GELFAND, PRESIDENT that will require pre-registration, one being our “Kids Can If I learned nothing else throughout the course of Cook” at the Clubhouse; kids of all ages can join as long as the pandemic it’s not to take simple things—like a hug, accompanied by an adult. The second will also be a pre- a handshake, or a meal with a friend—for granted. And registration for our kids. “Pool Tournament” which will be with that in mind that I’m happy to see so much activity for children ages 10+. For your convenience, we have added in and around our community as June rolls over into July. the registration forms on our website as well as hard copies When I hear toddlers squealing with laughter at the Beach available in the clubhouse, be sure to check out the website 1 playground, see teens swimming in big groups off of the Summer! The school bell has rung which means the for our calendar. swim lane docks, and watch seniors doing embroidery work season of fun in the sun and activities in the great outdoors And it’s not all about the kids! As we do every year, together on the Seckler Stage or trash talking over at the has begun. For some parents, the summer can be stressful we have created a list of wonderful events that will be fun bocce courts at the Clubhouse Park lawn, I feel like things simply because your children will be home 24/7. The good for everyone to enjoy. We have several events starting this are finally back to the way they should be, or at the very news is, you live in a beautiful lake community with lots of week! Join us this Friday, July 2 for a Bonfire on Beach 2 at least on the right path to getting there. activities for kids of all ages. Don’t let them become a tablet 7 pm. Snacks and drinks are welcome. Just be sure to clean Traditional community gatherings like community zombie, subscribe to our activities email blast, http://eepurl. up after yourselves so we can keep our beautiful beaches breakfasts, Family Day, Goodwill Yard Sale and our com/hbHRw to stay in the loop. This summer we will be clean. On Saturday, July 3 we will be offering Breakfast Appreciation Dinners for juniors and adults are all back running multiple programs for each age bracket. with Ray from 8 am - 11:30 am. Friday Night Lights will be on the calendar, helping to restore traditional events the Some of the sports activities include Boys Farm T-Ball kicking off Friday, July 9 at 6:30 pm. Each week will present way they should be. Whether you’re an old timer or new (ages 4-5), Girls Farm T-Ball (ages 4-5), Boys Mosquito a different light diner. This year our Family Day will be held to the community, these types of events knit the fabric of Baseball (ages 6-8), Girls Gem Softball (ages 6-8), Boys on Sunday, August 1 with August 8 as our rain date. The our community—we all have our own family to-do list, Grasshopper League (ages 9-11), Girls Butterfly League annual Women’s Auxiliary Fashion show will take place this with parties to throw/attend, vacations to take, things to (ages 9-11), Boys Little League (ages 12-16), Kids Tennis year on August 3. As for our Men’s Golf Outing, we have get done—but these big events get us out of our own homes Lessons (ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12), Kids Soccer (ages 5-8, that set for August 6, followed by the Ladies Golf Outing into a shared experience, and that’s what helps us reconnect 9-13), Kids Basketball (ages 8-14), and Kids Pickleball taking place on August 10. And for all the artist out there, with old friends and create new ones. (ages 13+). Do you have a child that wants to become our Annual Art Show will take place on the weekend of Last weekend the Clubhouse Committee presented its more involved? Join our Teen Council (ages 12-18) or August 21-22. second go-around of the Lakeside Bistro, and this one was become a Junior Volunteer helping with the Athletics and We look forward to a wonderful summer in our as well received as the first one. Don’t take my word for it— Clubhouse activities and events. There will also be 2 events beautiful Highland Lakes Community. instead, read the comments on the Club’s Facebook page, or ask someone who has signed up. Over the course of the weekend a small group of volunteer cooks prepared tons Upcoming Events of great Spanish and Portuguese food for an appreciative, July 2 – Beach 2 Bonfire sold-out crowd of members, and a few things occurred to July 3 – Welcome Summer Breakfast me throughout the weekend that I want to share: July 6 – Sailing Clinic First, Ray Zimmerman, who’s not only the second July 9 – Friday Night Lights vice president of our Voting Board but also a member of Vernon’s Board of Education, volunteered to grill the chickens for one part of the meal. (He’s also the “Ray” behind the Breakfast with Ray event this weekend.) Obviously Ray’s no stranger to volunteering, but I appreciate that he took yet more time out to stand over a hot grill on a hot day to help get the massive meal over the finish line. While he was flipping split chickens on the grill, Ray and I talked about the importance of utilizing the Clubhouse more as a community for these types of events. It’s a long running theme in an ongoing conversation that he and I have been having with the rest of the Voting Board over the past 24 months. We know that whenever the Clubhouse is being used, the community is better for it. We’re acutely focused on exploring new ways to enhance what goes on there and possibly expand the types of activities and events Summer Garbage Pick-Up we can hold there so that it continues to attract use and supporting the evolving needs and wants of our community. Starts Tuesday, July 6 I also thought about what a great job Louise Staley, Continued on page 2 Page 2 | July 3, 2021 The Highland Lakes Newsette From the President’s Desk (continued from p1) Upcoming Meetings Petitions for Trustee the Clubhouse Committee chairperson, has done pulling Positions Available together the Lakeside Bistro. After two sold-out events, it’s clear that our community has quite an appetite for a wide Buildings and Grounds – No meeting scheduled at this time variety of ethnic cuisines, and I’m excited to see her idea Clubhouse Committee – Tuesday, July 20 – 5 pm Filing Deadline - Monday, July 26 taking root. Unlike the first event, this most recent one Communications Committee – No meeting scheduled at included the option for members to take their food out onto this time At this year’s Annual Meeting on August 15, 2021, the Clubhouse deck to enjoy their meals. What better place Ecology Committee – Thursday, July 15 – 7pm elections will be held for full, three-year terms commencing to sit and have a meal with family and friends, right? Kind Fishing Committee – Thursday, July 15 17 – 8pm October 1, 2021, for Trustee positions for Sections 2, 9, 10, of like a restaurant at a Clubhouse. Hmmmm… Imagine Planning Committee – No meeting scheduled at this time 11 and Section 5 for the remaining 2 years of the 3-year that? The families that took advantage of it know what I’m Roads Committee – No meeting scheduled at this time term. talking about—I went outside to find out how they liked Rules and By-Laws – No meeting scheduled at this time In order for a candidate’s name for Trustee to be on things, and they heaped praise not only for the great food Voting Board Workshop – Wednesday, July 7 – 8pm the ballot, the candidate must reside in the section, be a but for the venue and the experience,. There’s obviously lots Voting Board Meeting – Friday, July 16 – 8pm property owner and have been a member in good standing for the three years immediately preceding the election. The of opportunity there to take the idea a few steps further… Since all meetings are subject to change, please confirm candidate is required to file a petition with the Elections Lastly, I’d like to thank Lisa Entwistle, a past Voting meeting times by contacting the chairperson of the Chairperson containing five signatures from members in Board chairperson, who helped out with food prep and committee or the Club office prior to the meeting time. good standing in the section electing a Trustee. Petitions cooking. She’s been a longtime volunteer in Club activities, will be available at the Club Office only, Monday through whether it’s serving on the board for six years or on the Friday, 10 am to 3 pm, and on Saturdays, 10 am to 1pm swim team since forever, and she clearly understands the 2021 Swim Team Schedule beginning July 5, 2021. The petition must be received at the importance of volunteerism. In this instance, she stepped Club Office at least twenty (20) days before the election, away from hanging out at home with her family on a Sunday which means no later than 4 pm on Monday, July 26, 2021.