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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1) G.R.E.A.T.

meeting at

7pm (County

Surplus land

use Group)

2)

Groundhog Day 3333)))) 4) Dance Club

7pm

5)

6 )

Hall rented

7)

8) 12:00

ADULT

Luncheon

9)

10)

Ash Wednesday

11) Dance Club

7pm

12) Hall Rented

13) Hall Rented

14)

15)

President’s

Day

16)

17)

18)

Dance Club

7pm

19)

SOS SOCIAL

HAPPY

HOUR”5:30pm In

the Community

Center Hall

20)

21)

22)

Board

Meeting 7pm

23)

24)

25)

26)

27)

28)

29)

Leap Day

Please note: New Community Center Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5pm

Saturday and Sunday Closed

Feb 2016

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2015 COMMUNITY

Reoccurring Schedule • MAJHONG second Thurs of

each month at 2pm

• Book Club 4th Thurs. of each month at 2pm

• Ballroom Dance Club Thursdays 7pm

• Monthly Luncheon 12 pm 2nd Monday of the Month

• Water Aerobics TBA

• GREAT 1st Mon of the month

Upcoming 2016 Comm. Functions Adult Parties

(Tentative Schedule)

• SOS Social hour Feb 19th 5:30pm

• Kentucky Derby Party May 7th

• Hawaiian Luau Party May 28th 7pm

• Winter Holiday Party TBA

• Spring and Fall Community Yard Sale TBA

FAMILY COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS PARTIES

• 4th of July Community Parade & Party 11am

• Halloween Fall Festival TBA

SOS Adult Pot Luck

Luncheon

February 8th at 12pm.

Bring a dish to pass and

a story to tell. Guest

speaker will be TBA

SOS SOCIAL HOUR Friday February 19th

5:30pm

BYOB Light refreshments provided

See you at

the Springs

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sos PLEASE NOTE THE NEW HOURS

NEW COUMMITY CENTER

HOURS

Mon. - Fri 8: am to 5:00 pm.

Sat. & Sun. CLOSED

SPRINGS OF SUNTREE POASPRINGS OF SUNTREE POASPRINGS OF SUNTREE POASPRINGS OF SUNTREE POA

8300 Holiday Springs Road, Melbourne

FL, 32940

Phone: 242-1734 Fax: 242-8528

Email: springsofsuntree@cfl.rr.com

www.sospoa.comwww.sospoa.comwww.sospoa.comwww.sospoa.com

GYM hours

Monday-Sunday 6am-9pm

Tennis Court, Playground Tennis Court, Playground Tennis Court, Playground Tennis Court, Playground &&&& Pool AreaPool AreaPool AreaPool Area: : : :

Dawn until Dusk (Sunset)

SPRINGS OF SUNTREE BOARD of DIRECTORSSPRINGS OF SUNTREE BOARD of DIRECTORSSPRINGS OF SUNTREE BOARD of DIRECTORSSPRINGS OF SUNTREE BOARD of DIRECTORS

Pres. Peter Sacco Sacco44@bellsouth.net

VP Rick Howes rickhowes@aol.com

Sec. Evelyn Brown – through the office

Treas. Bill Hobson hobson59@gmail.com

Laurel Washam lapridesgn@aol.com

Jerry Aubuchon gaubuchon53@att.net

Carl Rosscamp carl1943@cfl.rr.com

Com. Assoc. General Manager:

Angie Hernandez, CAM

HELPFUL NUMBERS Brevard County Others

Sheriff (Non Emergency) 321-633-2123

Call Before you Dig 811

County Animal Control 321-633-2024

Waste Management 321-723-4455

Code Enforcement 321- 633-2086

Alligator Sighting 866-392-4286

Roads and Bridges: 321-690-6840

FPL (Street Lights) 800-226-3545

Sewers 321- 633-2092

FPL 321-723-7795

Zoning Board 321- 633-2070

City of Cocoa Water 321-433-8400

Letter from your Springs of Suntree President

It has come to my attention that parking on the

roads after Midnight has become a real

problem. The office has been getting a lot of

complaints and we have to do something about

it. The sheriff is going to be notified and tickets

will be handed out so please keep your cars off

the road after Midnight.

We have also been receiving complaints

about violation letters; they are a big part in

keeping the community looking the best we

can. I know when people want to sell they want

buyers to see a nice community.

We have elections coming up in a couple

months and mailings will be going out soon, so

if you are going to run, letters of intent are

included in the packet. There are four openings

and current board members are encouraged to

run again.

I am happy to announce we have a new

Community Functions person Susan Griffin. So

if you would like to join any of the groups or

have suggestions get in touch with her.

As many of you may know, particularly those

that receive the Newsletters (when published)

via email that there were vehicle break ins in

the Hidden Springs community. These were

similar to what happened in mid 2015 where

the thief or thieves preyed on unlocked

vehicles. When things like that happen and it is

reported to the office they send out a warning

email to those who choose to receive the

newsletter via email. The board has decided to

invite local law enforcement Community

Service representative to the Annual

Membership meeting to present what would be

required of the residents to start a formal

neighborhood watch. It is in all our best

interest if we look out for each other and our

properties and report any suspicious or

concerning activities to the sheriff’s

department as they occur.

Best wishes for a great year,

Peter Sacco, President

Spring of Suntree POA

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ARC Applications & Approvals

Please know that pretty much anything you want

to do to the exterior of your home or yard

requires Architectural Review Committee

approval. Applications should have as much

detail as possible including an expected

completion date. If your project gets delayed

please notify the office. Make sure your contact

information is clearly written on the application

in case there are questions.

The volunteer Architectural Review Committee

members will be meeting to go over current

guidelines and procedures to better serve the

community. They legally have 30 days to approve

or deny any application but normally reply in

under two weeks.

You can download the ARC application and

manual off the community website at sospoa.com,

send an email request or pick one up during

office hours in the clubhouse.

Homeowners who do not obtain the proper

approval prior to making changes could be

required to undo the change at their own cost.

Speeding There is an ongoing issue with speeding in the

Springs of Suntree area, particularly on the

straight ways of Holiday Springs and Pinehurst

roads. Many residents have complained to the

sheriff’s as well as the association

administration. All roads are county roads, so

they are governed by the county for speed

limits and enforcement. The association has

been in touch with the county to request

patrols (speed traps) to help deal with the

issue. So far damage has only been disturbance

to residents and loss of wildlife. We ask that

you mind the speed limits and if you do hit

something make arrangements to clean it up.

The buzzards do nothing to attack new

residents.

Quick Rule Reference

• Mow, edge, trim your trees/bushes & keep your

yard/planting areas weed free

• If you cut your trees you can put the cutting to

the road on Monday’s pick up day. The pile of

yard waste cannot be more than 4 ft height and 4

ft long. A special pick up request must be called

into Waste Management 321-723-4455

• IF you hire yard work done the yard waste must

be hulled away by your contractor. (County and

Community Rule)

• No parking on the Streets after 12 am and before

7am (any street)

• Never block a sidewalk at any time. (county law)

• Trash and Recycling cans must be stored out of

sight on non scheduled pick up days. Store them

inside the garage or behind a screen or planting

large enough to hide the entire can from street

and neighboring home.

• Keep your pets in your yard or home or on a

leash at all times. (small dogs and cats are pets)

• No pets allowed at the community center. That

means inside or out. The grass leading up to the

basket ball court from the road, behind the pool

area and around to the tennis court are all part of

the community center grounds. There are signs at

the entrances that say no pets.

• Clean up after your pet.

• Clean your driveways, sidewalk and or walk ways

as they need it. Black dirt or rust needs to be

cleaned off. Guideline is if more than 20% of the

concrete area looks discolored it is considered

dirty.

• Clean the exterior of your home, as needed.

Mildew and rust shows and is not good for your

stucco.

• If you have a fence, maintain your fence

• Respect your neighbors and teach your kids to do

the same. Keep the noise at a respectable level

and hour. Refrain from trespassing on private

property.

The association spends a surprising amount of

money sending reminder letters regarding these

and other items. Please help save your

community money and keep your assessments

down by double checking you are following these

general rules. Thank you

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START MARKING YOUR CALENDAR NOW FOR

THE WONDERFUL

ACTIVITIES YOU’RE SOS

HAS PLANNED.

THE KICK OFF THIS

YEAR WILL BE A HAPPY

HOUR ON FEBRUARY 19TH

AT 5:00pm. COME OUT AND MEET YOUR

ASSOCIATION NEIGHBORS AND ENJOY HOR

DOURVES AND B.Y.O.B. TO WASH THEM

DOWN WITH.

THEN IT IS OFF TO THE

RACES ON MAY 7TH

WITH THE KENTUCKY

DERBY

Tentatively scheduled for

May 28th at 7pm details to follow.

-- 4TH

OF JULY PARADE AND

FAMILY COOKOUT (ON MONDAY THE 4TH

)

FALL FESTIVAL IN

OCTOBER (DATE TBA) AND FINALLY

THE HOLIDAY GALA THE

FIRST OR SECOND WEEKEND IN DECEMBER.

(EXACT DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED IN NEXT

MONTHS NEWSLETTER.)

THERE IS PLENTY OF OTHER THINGS TO

KEEP YOU BUSY DURING THE MONTH:

MONDAY – FEBRUARY 8, 2016 IS OUR

MONTHLY BRING A DISH TO

SHARE LUNCHEON. COME

AND ENJOY OUR GUEST

SPEAKER AND ALWAYS THE

WONDERFUL AND TASTY

GOOD FOOD.

THURSDAY – FEBRUARY

11, 2016 AT 2:00pm THE FIRST GET

TOGETHER FOR “MAHJONG”. IF YOU KNOW

HOW TO PLAY OR HAVEN’T PLAYED IN A

WHILE OR JUST WANT TO LEARN WE ARE

LOOKING FOR YOU. LET’S GET A GROUP

STARTED!!! IF YOU HAVE TILES PLEASE

BRING THEM.

THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 25,

2016 AT 2:00pm “BOOK CLUB” We have to

start somewhere so I selected “ME BEFORE

YOU” BY JOJO MOYERS COME AND JOIN

IN A LIVELY DISCUSSION AND HELP PICK

BOOKS FOR THE NEXT

FEW MONTHS.

THURSDAY

EVENINGS OUR CLUB

HOUSE IS FILLED WITH

MUSIC FOR OUR

“DANCE” GROUP. COME

LEARN A NEW STEP OR JUST

ENJOY GETTING OUT ON THE

FLOOR AND MOVING TO THE

MUSIC. IT’S GREAT EXERCISE

TOO!!!

EVEN WITH ALL THIS GOING ON ... DON’T BE

SURPRISED TO SEE OTHER EVENTS

POPPING UP THROUGHOUT THE

YEAR……….. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE

NEWSLETTERS - CHECK YOUR E-MAIL OR

COME SEETHE LARGE NEW CALENDAR

LOCATED IN THE CLUB HOUSE LOBBY.

Don’t forget that the Springs of Suntree

Community Center is you local precinct for

the primary and election Voting

March 15th and Nov 8th the hall cannot be

rented the week prior and the overflow

parking area will be closed on those days.

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G.R.E.A.T . Meetings are the first Monday of each

month with the next one being March 1st.

This group is dedicated to working with the

county to find the best use for the 114

acres of land previously considered for

residential development which would have

had its only entrance right in the middle of

the Springs of Suntree Community. The

County Commissioners have asked for

researched feasible “best use” of the land if

not for development.

Come find out what is going on, help look

into ideas and options or just enjoy the

amazing wildlife that is being found as

nature takes back it land.

If you see wildlife such as deer, coyotes, or

bob cats in the area please email

tunrath@cfl.rr.com.

Thank you

SAFETY FIRST The bus stop is in the parking lot of the Springs of

Suntree Community Center. If you drop your kids

off please drive into the community center

parking lot, not on the grass out front. It is

dangerous for the kids to run across the parking

lot as others who are driving in are pulling out,

also it kills the grass.

When at the playground please keep your kids in

the play ground or other designated recreational

center areas and not the woods. There are ticks,

snakes and other things that could cause injury or

disease.

Please notify the office if you see kids or adults in

the woods. The large wooded area near and

around the community center is a preserve and

therefore no unauthorized persons should be in

the wooded area. We have noticed trash,

cigarette butts and other paraphernalia which

causes concern for fire hazard as well as illegal

activity which has been reported to the sheriff’s

department.

Please work together to keep the Springs of

Suntree a safe environment for all.

A message from AT &T

AT&T has a project planned to

upgrade their existing facilities at

the Springs of Suntree. The work

will be to convert their existing

outdated facilities with new state of

the art communications facilities

allowing for higher internet speeds

and more features for residents.

No existing service will be

disturbed. The project will require

some digging and the installation of

new, smaller terminals (8” x 8”

approximately 16” high) t. All

restoration is guaranteed by AT&T.

Door hangers will be placed on

residents doors prior to

construction. The door hanger will

have the name and contact

information for the construction

company should any restoration be

required.

The work is scheduled to start in

the next 2-3 weeks, possibly

sooner. The work may be done in

two phases, they may upgrade the

small terminals first and come back

and place the fiber at a later date.

The installation of the fiber will take

approximately 2 weeks, weather

permitting.

We have asked that AT&T replace the broken

concrete on their lot as part of this project. The lot

is not technically part of the Springs of Suntree

and does not fall under the governing documents..