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Keeping in the Loop

ARCHER NORTH UPDATE

Clearing and site preparation have begun for the Archer North development at the northeast corner of Ashwood Boulevard and Route 29, formerly known as the "RST" project. As many of you are aware, Archer Avenue will be constructed to provide an exit from both the Archer North and Brookhill neighborhoods onto Ashwood Boulevard, with work expected to begin this fall. We will keep residents informed of any significant updates. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FLCA office.

Sappy Trails

When walking on any of our paths, especially those canopied by trees, you might find spots that seem unusually slick. One culprit behind this slipperiness is tree sap. When it drips from trees onto walkways, it can create slick surface because sap contains natural resins and oils that, when exposed to air and elements, become slippery. Rain or dew can exacerbate the situation, turning sap-coated surfaces into potential hazards for walkers and cyclists. Everyone please be mindful when walking our paths - wear appropriate footwear with good grip and stay alert to changes in path conditions of all types.

SCHOOL IS STARTING - DRIVE CAREFULLY!

The first day of school for most of our neighborhood kids is Wednesday, August 20th. Please drive carefully - watch for walkers, bikers and scooters. Slowing down during your morning and afternoon commute won't make you late - and will make it safer on our roads for all residents. Parents, please talk to your teenage drivers about slowing down and keeping a watchful eye out. Thank you!

If You've Lost It, We've Probably Found It

We've collected quite an assortment of lost items in the FLCA office - from bikes to cell phones to keys to pickleball racquets. Please check with us if you've lost anything, we'd love to find their owners. We also keep a running list of anything you've lost (but hasn't been found yet) just in case it's turned in to the office so we know who to contact.

New Policy - Teaching on Common Areas

The FLCA Board of Directors approved a policy that establishes guidelines regarding the use of common areas within the Forest Lakes Community Association for the purpose of conducting any type of individual or group instruction. To read the entire policy, click HERE.

OUTDOOR YOGA

SATURDAYS

SOUTH FIELD

Join instructor Tarti Djakaria for

summer outdoor Yoga

9:00 - 10:00am

cash or Venmo

$15/person

Punchpass $75 for 6 classes

for information, contact Tarti at

tdjakaria38@gmail.com

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TENNIS and PICKLEBALL NEWS

Hello all!

The Junior Fall Tennis Program begins September 3rd. Please email me ASAP to register for classes and please ask me any questions. A lot of you are getting quite familiar with this and that is great. Others, please email me if you are not familiar. 

The Adult Fall Racquets program also begins on September 3rd. Click on the flyer to see what's in store - adult clinic schedule (check out how to register and the addition of some classes), tennis and pickleball leagues (BRAND NEW so please take your time reading the explanations for each league you may be interested in), and the special events I plan to host this fall. 

Other notes: 

• If you are interested in getting on my lesson schedule (private or group), let me know ASAP. I will be in touch with my current students to get them taken care of first. 
• I will send out some informative emails soon as there are other questions to be answered as we move forward to the fall season. Stay tuned for that, but let's get into fall! 

Special events:

Take a look at the special events we will have in August and into the fall. One of the events, the Forest Lakes Battle Royale is something I truly hope you get excited about. It is one of the biggest events of the year for you! Forest Lakes Event Calendar.

With that all said, looking forward to a fun and active fall program! 

Serve it up!

Director of Racquets Forest Lakes Community Association

Johnston Tennis Academy

(434) 974-5567

AUGUST Dates to Remember

August 8 - National Pickleball Day

August 15 - Last day for Early Morning Swim

August 18- Back to School Pool Party

August 20 - First Day of School

 Saturdays in August: Outdoor Yoga, South Field 9-10am

Albemarle Farmer's Market, Next to Kohls 8:30am - 12 noon



NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES

• The next regular FLCA Board meeting will Wednesday, August 28th at 6:00pm in the Pavilion.

• Need a babysitter or petsitter list? Call the FLCA office. Want to be on the list? Call the office!



• CLICK ON THE LINKS FOR INFORMATION ON:

Forest Lakes Book Club

Pickleball

Yoga at Forest Lakes

Library Information

Parents Group

Forest Lakes Board of Directors

Community Forms and Documents

FLCA and Sub-Association contacts

“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai

Nola the Office Dog is enduring the dog days of summer. She wishes all of her Forest Lakes friends a great school year!