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- Twin Creeks news - July 2017

Twin Creeks news

Is a monthly publication for the residents of the Twin Creeks Community

Twin Creeks Community AssociationProfessionally Managed By CMA

The HOA’s Onsite Management Office: 300 Twin Creeks Drive, Allen TX 75013

For association inquiries, please contact us by phone or email at: Office Phone: 972-390-1194, Fax: 972-390-9359

and Email: [email protected] your convenience the Association Assessments and

Modification Applications can be dropped off at the onsite.

Management’s Staff Team:Jacque Morris, Association Manager

Freddy Cooper, Onsite Maintenance TechJennifer Conti, Compliance Coordinator Nancy Howe, Administrative Assistant

Please visit the community website at: www.twincreekshoa.net for seasonal updates, social events, alerts and association forms and documents.

You may also submit a change of mailing address, modification form and view your account online through CMA’s website: www.cmamanagement.com. For personal account information and website login assistances, please contact the

Customer Service department at: 972-943-2828.

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Twin Creeks July 4th Celebration!Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 2nd

Twin Creeks Community PARADE (gathers at Information Center) and the “PATRIOTIC 4th of July Festivities”, Main Pavilion, (TC1)-401 Twin Creeks Drive. Get on your red, white, and blue and bring the en-tire family for an evening of fun, food and frenzy with the Annual Twin Creeks Parade beginning at 5:00 p.m. and all the festivities following from 5:30-8:30 p.m. If you'd like to host a vendor stand, sponsor one of the activities or would like to lend a hand for this wonderful community gathering please contact Monica Steiner at 214 495-8570.

Friendly Resident Reminder 2017 July Assessments:Please remember: to enjoy the Amenity Centers this summer, make sure YOUR ASSESSMENTS ARE PAID ON TIME! July’s Assess-ment Notice and informational inserts will be mailed out to all home-owners on or before May 30th, 2017. The semi-annual Assessments are due on the 1st day of July and late after the 15th. . Assessments can be paid Online or dropped off at the Information Center for your conve-nience. View your account online through our custom website: www.twincreekshoa.net and CMA’s website: www.cmamanagement.com. For inquiries on personal account information and website assistances, please contact CMA’s customer service department at: Phone number: 972-943-2828.

Tennis Programs - Please contact Colleen Regan at 214-448-5783 for the Junior Development Program, Advanced High School Tennis Pro-grams and Ladies/ Men’s Clinics.

For Private and Regular Swim Lessons Enrollment - Find out more information by calling Morgan Peele at 214-697-5794. Lessons provid-ed by Metro Learn To Swim, at the main pool - 401 Twin Creeks Drive. Website News - I would like to remind everyone to log into the As-sociation’s website and register if you haven’t already. Changes are being made to help make the site more user friendly. The homeowner’s toolbox tab/icon is a handy feature to help you find information faster. There are new tabs on the HOME page in the right column for “City News”, “Assessment Payments”, etc. Logon and check them out! You may call Customer Care at 972-943-2828 and let them know you would like to Register so you can access the website. Once you are registered, click on the Homeowner Login. Once you are logged on, you can view your account balance, submit an ACC request, make a payment, view social events and much more. You can even set up for reoccurring as-sessment payments online that helps you as a homeowner to have one less thing to worry about and be assured to avoid late fees.

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Twin Creeks July 4th CelebrationSunday, July 2nd

It’s time to get the Summer started with fun in the sun, splashing in the pool and a huge July 4th celebration to mark our American Pride. Calling one, calling all whether big and boisterous or cute and small.

Let’s celebrate our Independence with a Parade that will kick off this year’s Twin Creeks July 4th celebration in style!

Mark your calendars for Sunday July 2. We want the entire neighborhood to show their 4th of July spirit and pride and be a part of our Twin Creeks Parade. Bling up your bikes, trikes, wagons and scooters! Line-up for the parade in front of the HOA Visitor’s office on Twin Creeks Drive at 5:00. Parade begins at 5:15 led by the Twin Creeks Swim Team followed by an exciting evening of family fun from 5:30-8:30 pm on the grassy areas surrounding the pool, tennis courts and pavilion.

Come and enjoy our DJ's fun and games, a pony ride, animal petting zoo, some crazy inflatable fun, refreshments and pool games all while catch-ing up with friends and meeting new neighbors. We're hoping for great weather as we WILL NOT have a rain date.

If you'd like to host a vendor stand, sponsor one of the activities or would like to lend a hand for this wonderful community gathering please con-tact Monica Steiner at 214 495-8570.


Twin Creeks Common AreA ProjeCTsCompleted*TC 1 & 2 Amenity Center Pavilion Furniture ~ 12 broken chairs were replaced and 2 new umbrellas.*TC 2 Amenity Center Pavilion ~ two new pic-nic should be installed by July 1st.*Landscaping Contract ~ landscaper bids were received, reviewed and new contract negoti-ated for the Somerset Patio Homes Front Yard Service in May/June. *TC1 Pool Equipment Enclosure ~ the fencing around the equipment has been replaced.

Current *Perimeter Cedar Fence ~ fence along Alma Road in phase 1 & 2 are scheduled to be re-stained late April/early May. Fence along Shallowater Drive, Walnut Springs Drive and North Lakeway Drive are being scheduled for July.*Landscaping Improvements ~ bids have been approved for dead plant replacement at several common area flowerbeds.

Future Projects**Painting of Street Light Poles ~ this project which includes some areas on west side of the community that were new installs during our last re-painting project will be repainted during the summer. **TC1 Playground Equipment ~ the play-ground equipment replacement is being sched-uled for September, after the pool has closed for the season. With weather permitting the in-stallment should be completed by mid-October.


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Ideas for Summer Learning and FUN!

Create an Imagination Box A simple activity like taking apart an object can keep your kids learning and entertained this summer.

Gather broken or old mechanical items, some tools, a bin or box and create an imagination box. Place a keyboard, an alarm clock, a cal-culator, a radio, or even a toaster in the box as well as a magnifying glass, a screwdriver (with optional heads), a pair of pliers, a wrench, a small hammer then let your kids begin to take apart the items. By taking apart mechanical ob-jects or anything with moving parts, your kids will be using fine motor skills, concentration, critical thinking and their imaginations! (Be sure to avoid items that could be dangerous. An electrical cord to an item should have the wire cut completely off as close to the item as possible. Adult supervision is recommended.)

Fairy or Dinosaur GardenCreating a fairy, dinosaur or any play garden using a galvanized bucket (any large opening container will work) filled with dirt or soil and good ole resourcefulness can provide hours of outdoor fun and learning! Have your kids collect small toy dinosaurs, toy fairies or figu-rines, toy animals, toy trucks and cars as well as gather rocks, sticks, and leaves from your yard. With all the toys and nature collected, your kids can plan a city, a village, a jungle, or a forest where dinosaurs roam, fairies fly and super heroes save the day! Kids can use a wa-tering can to make rain, glitter for fairy dust and sand to create roads. A plastic lid can be used to create a water feature in their garden. Along with having fun, encouraging your kids to play outside engages imagination, increases physical activity, and helps with concentration and focus.

Rock FunRocks can be fun! Painting rocks is a great out-door activity. Kids can paint the letters of the alphabet on rocks to spell words and names to continue spelling lessons during the summer. Or kids paint numbers on the rocks for adding and subtracting. Rocks can be painted to look like vegetables and fruit for pretend farming, cooking or grocery shopping. Another idea is to paint domino dots on rocks. After painting the dots correctly on the rocks, enjoy playing dominoes with the family. Also, let your kids have fun creating rock art. Then display their artful rocks in flower beds and potted plants. Painting encourages self-expression, mo-tor skills, color awareness and inventiveness. Acrylic paint can be used on the rocks. Once the paint is dry, an adult can spray a paint seal-er on the rocks for weather proofing.

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F inancial Focus – Don’t Let Your Investments Take a VacationBy Torsten Holmes, AAMS®

Edward Jones Investments

It’s summer again – time for many of us to take a break and possibly hit the open road. But even if you go on vacation, you won’t want your investments to do the same – in summertime or any other season. How can you help make sure your portfolio continues to work hard for you all year long?

Here are a few suggestions:• Avoid owning too many “low growth” investments. As you know, different investments have differ-ent characteristics and can help you in different ways. For example, you typically own stocks because you want them to grow in value so that you can eventually sell them for a profit. Other investments, such as certificates of deposit (CDs), provide you with a regular source of income and stability of principal – two valuable contribu-tions to your portfolio. However,

investments like CDs don’t offer much in the way of growth. So if you own too many of them, you might be slowing your progress toward your important financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

You can maximize the productiv-ity of your portfolio by owning a variety of investments – domestic stocks, international stocks, corpo-rate bonds, U.S. Treasury securi-ties, CDs and more. How much of each investment should you own? The answer depends on a variety of factors, including your age, in-come, risk tolerance, family situa-tion and specific objectives. Over time, your ideal investment mix may change, but you’ll likely need at least some growth potential at every stage of your life.

• Don’t let your portfolio go “unsu-pervised.” Your investment portfo-

lio can be subject to “drift” if left alone for extended time periods. In fact, without your making any moves at all, your portfo-lio can move in directions that may not be favorable to you. Suppose you think your holdings should be

made up of 70% stocks, but due to strong gains, your stocks now make up 80% of your portfolio. This development could lead to a risk level that feels uncomfortably high to you. That’s why you should review your portfolio at least once a year, possibly with the help of a financial professional, to check your progress and make adjust-ments as needed.

• Don’t stop at the nearest “rest-ing place.” Some people hope that if they can get that one “winner,” they will triumph in the investment arena. But the ability to “get rich quick” is much more of a myth than a reality. True investment suc-

cess typically requires patience, persistence and the resilience to continue investing even during market downturns.

In other words, investing is a long-term endeavor, and you need a port-folio that reflects this reality. The investment moves you make today may pay off for you decades from now. You need to establish your goals and keep them constantly in mind as you invest. And you will never really reach the end of your investment journey, because you’ll need to make choices and manage your portfolio throughout your re-tirement years. Hopefully, you will enjoy a pleasant vacation sometime this summer. But your investment portfolio shouldn’t take time off.

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Twin Creeks Book Club

WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS

Praveen Ahuja ..................................1019 Audrey WayAlan THurst......................................1228 Comanche DriveJonathan & Traci Grover ..................1522 Comanche DriveBijo James & Elizabeth Thomas ......1226 Concho DriveScott & Pamela Cook .......................907 Cross Plains DriveMichele A. Windhorst ......................617 Driftwood CourtKevin & Andrea Sluis ......................1203 Granbury DriveJohn & Terri Hagan ..........................1101 Navarro DriveMichael & Gina Dockins .................1103 Neches DriveKelley Dixon ....................................708 Nocona CourtMichael H. Gransfuss .......................910 Pampa DriveYen Lee & Wan Fong Wong ............805 Paris CourtMichael & Lauren Broadbent ..........1400 Rio Grande DriveBlair & Jarvis Jones .........................818 Rolling Meadows Ct.David & Ruby Harbour ....................1911 San Jacinto DriveBradley & Jacqueline Mercer ..........801 Twin Creeks DriveHugo & Nichole Martin ...................708 Wills Point Drive

Meetings: Last Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pmJULY BOOK: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

If you would like to join in on the fun book discussions and get more details, please contact Nafisa Dharamsi at 972-369-6353 or

[email protected]

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE 2014 EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL WINNER OF THE 2014 DILYS AWARD A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF 2013

“That was it. That was all of it. A grace so ordinary there was no reason at all to remember it. Yet I have never across the forty years since it was spoken forgotten a single word.”

New Bremen, Minnesota, 1961. The Twins were playing their debut season, ice-cold root beers were selling out at the soda counter of Halderson’s Drugstore, and Hot Stuff comic books were a mainstay on every barbershop magazine rack. It was a time of innocence and hope for a country with a new, young president. But for thirteen-year-old Frank Drum it was a grim summer in which death visited frequently and assumed many forms. Accident. Nature. Suicide. Murder.

Frank begins the season preoccupied with the concerns of any teen-age boy, but when tragedy unexpectedly strikes his family—which includes his Methodist minister father; his passionate, artistic mother; Juilliard-bound older sister; and wise-beyond-his-years kid brother—he finds himself thrust into an adult world full of secrets, lies, adultery, and betrayal, suddenly called upon to demonstrate a maturity and gumption beyond his years.

Told from Frank’s perspective forty years after that fateful summer, Ordinary Grace is a brilliantly moving account of a boy standing at the door of his young manhood, trying to understand a world that seems to be falling apart around him. It is an unforgettable novel about discovering the terrible price of wisdom and the enduring grace of God.Management has received several complaints regarding pet owners walk-

ing through the community with pets unleashed and not picking up after their pets. The Leash Law - We understand your pet is important to you, that’s why making sure your pet is leashed is so important. A leash is “Your Pet’s Lifeline”, protecting them from traffic, unrestrained animals/wildlife, and a lost pet can be identified. Lost pets, accidents and animal bites are greatly reduced when responsible pet owners obey the leash law. Animal Waste - Besides being unsightly and smelly, animal waste can be hazardous to the health of the children who play in the community and other pets. Homeowners are complaining about the after mass of pets us-ing the bathroom on their lawns: yellow spots of dying grass, dead flow-ers and mailbox paint fading, etc. It’s a great “Good Neighbor” policy, preventing your dog from trespassing on neighbor’s property during your walk. When walking your pet in the community, remember their leash and take along a waste baggie to immediately clean up your them, then dispose of it properly!

By taking a few simple steps to clean up after your leashed pet, you can contribute not only to the beautification of our community, but also toward the elimination of one of the most irritating nuisances in the community.

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Charcuterie is a French word mean-ing ‘pork butcher’s shop’ however today the word is mostly used in ref-erencing a wooden cutting board or wooden plank loaded with an array of food including cold cured meat, se-lect cheeses, nuts and fruits. At your next neighborhood gathering, din-ner party or backyard cookout, serve a charcuterie board. A charcuterie board will please most palates and is a perfect appetizer option.

Use a new or antique cutting board, slate board, tree slice or marble plank as your charcuterie board. Place butcher paper, paper doily or serv-ing paper on antique boards and tree slices to insure a clean surface.

Next, choose the food! You want to give your guest lots of choices, so be-gin with several selections of sliced

cold meats such as salami and pro-sciutto as well as an assortment of soft and hard cheeses like brie, ched-dar and stilton. Something briny like pickles and olives pair perfectly with meat and cheese. Pecans, almonds and walnuts are excellent nuts to add. Include gourmet crackers and artesian sliced bread, real butter and a small dish of fig preserves or berry jam and local honey. Finally, add red or green grapes, fresh strawberries and sliced apples.

Now pile on all your delicious choic-es mixing textures around the char-cuterie board. Use spinach leaves, basil leaves and rosemary sprigs to add touches of green and fill open spaces. Your stunning and scrump-tious charcuterie board is ready to wow and satisfy all your guests.

Charcuterie Board Appetizer

SUMMER FUN AT THE POOL!Where else can you combine a movie, water, inflatables,

popcorn, sodas, friends, family and meeting new neighbors all under the stars??

DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT“BFG” (Big Friendly Giant)

SATURDAY, JULY 8th at DuskTC1 Amenity Center Pool

401 Twin Creeks Drive

Resident Pool Parties and Pavilion Parties – Need to be Sched-ule 2-3 Weeks in Advance! Property owners may use the pool and pavilion for private parties but are not at the exclusion of the rest of the property owners! A reservation for a party must be made through the Association’s Information Office at 972-390-1194. There are limits to number of guest(s) and time (2 hrs.). You must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement and provide a deposit check for holding your reservation, along with provid-ing vendor insurance for any party vendor request that is to be approved, etc. So please contact the office and come by to fill out the proper paperwork and reserve your party 2-3 weeks in advance! Please remember to clean up after party and bag the party trash to take home with you!

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Tennis News

COOL SUMMERI T ’ S G O I N G T O B E A

At Alexis Estates, you control your own thermostat, and we pay the bill! Each suite features individually controlled air conditioning and heat, and all utilities except phone are included for one reasonable monthly rent. We’ll also take care of the yard work and maintenance so you can relax, stay cool, and enjoy your summer!

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Twin Creeks has a year-round tennis program taught by certified coaches and we would love to get your family involved. We have 6 courts in the commu-nity with 4 at the main facility on Twin Creeks Dr. and two courts at Twin Creeks 2 Pavilion by Boon Elementary.

SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM-Please email and we will send the Summer program/registration flyer to your email.

SUMMER CAMPS - We offer some great, struc-tured camps and your child will learn/develop im-mensely. Our camp dates are June 5-8, June 19-22, July 10-13, July 24-27, July 31-Aug. 3rd and August 14-17. The camps are for ages 5-14 and the groups are based on age and ability with a 1:6 ratio. The times is 8:00-10:30 am Monday-Thursday. The cost is $140 and camps are taught by certified coaches.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT- We offer summer ju-

nior development classes in the morning and eve-nings for each age group. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions.• 8U (4-8 year olds) Red Ball Tennis (Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced) Tuesday and/or Thursday nights from 6:00-7:00 pm. or Friday mornings from 8:00-9:00.Notes: The hour class will begin on June 6th-June 29th, July-6thth-July 31st, Aug. 1st-17th .The fee is $56 for once a week for the month and $110 for twice a week for the month. The Tuesday/Thursday in August will be $42 for once a week and $80 for twice a week. Make ups are allowed in the same month only.• 10U - Orange Balls (Beginners and Intermediates) (Advanced/Team Tennis/DPTA’s ZAT’S) Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:00-7:30 pm. or Friday mornings from 8:00-9:30. Notes: This hour and a half class beginning on June 6th-June 29th, July 6th-July 31st, Aug. 1st-17th. The fee for the hour and half class is $90 a month for once a week and $175 for twice a week. The Au-gust classes are only 3 weeks so the fee is $68 for once a week and $135 for twice a week. Make ups are allowed in the same month only.• 11-17 year old Beginner/Intermediate Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 pm or Friday 6:00-8:00 pm. The morning option is Monday and/or Wednesday from 8:00-10:00.• 11-17 year old Advanced Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday 7:00-9:00. The morning option is 8:00-10:00 on Tuesday and/or Thursday.Note: The two hour classes will begin on June 5th-

301st , July 3rd- July 31st (no class on July 4th) and August 1st -17th. The fee is $115 a month for once a week, $230 for twice a week for the month, $300 for three times a week. August will be prorated to $85 for once a week, $170 for twice a week, $250 for three times a week. Make ups are allowed in the same month only.

PRIVATE/SEMI PRIVATE LESSONS-We offer lessons at your convenience. Please email or call for more information.

We look forward to seeing you on the courts. Please contact me with any questions regarding the tennis program.Colleen Regan, [email protected]


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Gator and Mudcat

Describing “Blue Rock” as “a little bit Texas music and a little bit Louisiana music,” Dallas native “Mudcat” Michael Reames and Louisiana’s “Gator” Wayne Folse will share this genre mash-up at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Dr., free.On rhythm guitar, blues harp, percussion and lead vocal, Mudcat has played with the bands Alizon, Noise Inc, Paraphernalia and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s band Liberation. Mudcat adds a harmonica to set a vibrant mood.

Performing around his home state with bands like Allen Fontenot, the Coasters, BlueRockers, and Shaking Hands, Gator now plays daily with a Bourbon Street blues trio. Playing lead guitar, vocals, acoustic and electric, Gator will electrify the library’s stage. Their efforts have culminated in a new CD, Back in the Game, that was reviewed by The Texas Music Journal. CD release parties were held in both Dallas and New Orleans.

Brave ComboPrepare for a rhythmic global journey with Grammy Award-winning Brave Combo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 7. at the Allen Pub-lic Library, 300 N Allen Dr., free.

For the past three decades the Denton, Texas, based quintet Brave Combo has performed exciting salsa, meringue, rock, cumbia, conjunto, polka, zydeco, classical, cha cha, the blues and more. Their music ranges from Japanese pop to Latin Ameri-can dance tunes, to the symphonic classics and to rock and roll. And of course, their always-popular Chicken Dance.Playing for Talking Head’s David Byrne wedding reception was one of their more unforgettable experiences, but garnering two Grammy awards, one for the 1999 al-bum, Polkasonic and the other for the 2004 album, Let’s Kiss were milestones in their careers.

The Rise of Hitler: 1918-1933In the early 1930s, the mood in Germany was grim. The worldwide economic de-pression devastated the German social fabric by creating huge despair and hope-lessness. A humiliating defeat fifteen years earlier during World War I shattered their confidence in the weak Weimar Republic government.

A charismatic speaker, Hitler appealed to the unemployed, young people, and mem-bers of the lower middle class such as small store owners, craftsmen, and farmers. Al-though elected by a minority of Germans, he received the most votes, and because of the presence of a number of other par-ties, the majority of the votes were divided, leaving Hitler the victor.

Dr. Suzanna Ozs-vath will discuss the rise of Hitler at 7:30 p.m. Thurs-day, July 20, at the Allen Public Library, 300 N. Allen Dr., free. A highly-recognized scholar, Dr. Ozs-

vath is a professor of literature and the history of ideas as well as the chair of Ho-locaust studies at University of Texas at Dallas (UTD).

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Emergency Supply Kit and PlanFEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) suggests that families have an emergency kit and a plan in place before an emergency occurs or disaster strikes. Texas weather is unpredictable and conditions change rapidly. Is your family ready? Does your family have a plan for emergencies?

Emergency Kits should include:• Water - three days’ worth of water for

drinking and sanitation purposes; a gal-lon per person, per day

• Food - three days’ worth of non-perish-able food and a manual can opener

• Radio – hand crank, battery powered ra-dio and a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather Radio which is a nationwide network radio that broadcast continuous weather warnings, watches and forecasts 24/7.

• Matches – in a jar or waterproof con-tainer

• Flashlights - extra batteries• Family documents – insurance policies,

identification, bank account numbers in waterproof container

• Wrench or pliers - to turn off utilities• Pet supplies – food, medications, leash-

es and extra water• Cell phone supplies – portable battery

operated or solar powered cell phone charger

• Special supplies – female, personal hy-giene and package moist wipes

• Dust Masks – to filter contaminated air• Plastic sheeting and duct tape – to shel-

ter in place• First-aid kit• Fire extinguisher• Utility knife• Cash• Medications• Glasses• Local Maps Family emergency plan suggestions:As a family, routinely discuss a fire escape plan, what to do in a natural disaster or in

severe weather conditions including torna-dos and hail. Also, families need to discuss how to respond to terrorist attacks. Have an emergency place to meet should some-thing happen to your home or during school and work hours, as well as a list of contact names and phone numbers.

Be ready and prepared before an emergen-cy happens.


The Best Thing to Do Before a WorkoutBy Dr. Greg Steiner

Whether it’s general physical exercise or a specific sport, there’s one thing you can do to get the most out of that ac-tivity, and it’s called the “warmup”. Warmup not

only sets the stage for better performance, it helps prevent potential injury. There are sever-al types of warmups. The first is more general, it’s designed to get your body’s temperature up, it actives the hormones and increases me-tabolism which in turn makes your connective tissues and muscle fibers more elastic and cir-culates blood flow so your body is heated and ready for increased activity. This type of warm up can easily be achieved riding a stationary bike, brisk walking, knee bends, etc…You do this for 5, 10, or 15 minutes in order to “acti-vate” your body.

The other type of warmup is specific based on the sport or activity you plan to engage in. For example, if your goal is to run, you want to start off with a brisk walk, followed by a slow

jog and then transition to running. This could take 5 minutes or up to 30 depending on your age and fitness level. Many athletes will pre-pare according to their sport’s needs. A pitcher or quarterback will start warming up the arms first before throwing just as a gymnast should warm up before attempting that double back flip.

Some people attribute injuries due to insuffi-cient warm up. I’ve been very guilty of this. At age 20 and younger, I could easily just go to the track and run several sprints as fast as I could go, right off the bat. Coaches told me not to do it, but I did because I could. But as I started getting a little older, I started pulling muscles and becoming injured more easily. Unfortunately, those scars will always be there. One of the most discouraging things when starting a new exercise program is getting in-jured. It’s extremely demotivating. The warm up can provide protection from injury by help-ing bring nerves and muscles into coordination and increasing elasticity and fluidity.

An additional part of the warm up also in-cludes the psychological or mental aspect.

Your thoughts play an important role on how you work out, your motivation, and how hard and far you push yourself. It’s a great oppor-tunity for an individual to prepare themselves mentally for the game ahead and can help a team work together more cohesively prior to the start of an event. Warmups are great times to practice skills and drills.

As a side note, many athletes seek chiroprac-tic care before or after an athletic event. Be-ing adjusted can help better balance the joints and muscles and produce a better performance level overall. No matter what your end goal, be sure to start off with the warm up. There’s no harm in being prepared.

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~ Pavilion Gate Monitors ~Gate Monitors are scheduled for both amenity center pavilions dur-ing the summer months. Monitors will be checking attendance for association membership by addresses and driver licenses. In order for members and guests to gain access, one must sign-in and pro-vide proper information to gate monitor. Members must be current on their community assessments to enjoy the amenity center privi-leges. As a friendly reminder, please make sure you, your teens and children have an Amenity Center Access Card and ID (just in case) with them before going to visit the pools again this year to sign-in with the gate monitors!

1. If you need an access cards please visit at 300 Twin Creeks Drive or call 972-390-1194 to reach the Information Center for Amenity Center Card details.

2. If you’re a New Homeowner, who has not yet received a Wel-come Letter from the Association, please check with CMA Management’s Customer Service 972-943-2828 to make sure you are in the database system as a homeowner before going to the pools; sometimes, the title company may not send closing paperwork to management as soon as the closing is over.

3. If your home closing was held in a different way, your paper-work may not have ever reached the association’s office for proper database/system entry.

4. Tenants can only receive Access Cards through the homeown-er of property or by specific homeowner request forms. Please call the onsite office for tenant questions


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Schedule

TC1 Pool - 401 Twin Creek Drive OPENS on Friday, May 26th from 2:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Monday thru Sunday Pool Hours:May 27 – July 30

Sunday – Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

July 31 – September 1 Monday – Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 12:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

**Labor Day Weekend**September 2 - 4 (Saturday, Sunday & Monday)

10:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Pool Closes on September 5th

TC2 Pool - 902 Comanche Drive OPENS on Friday, May 5th

Monday thru Sunday from 8:30 am – 9:00 pmPool Closes on September 25th

Landscaping & Trees – General MaintenanceThe removal of any tree, except for diseased or dead trees needing to be removed to promote the growth of other trees or for safety reasons, with a caliper 3 inches or more, unless ap-proved by the Modification Committee.

General Maintenance Landscape - Each Owner shall maintain his or her lawn, flow-erbeds, and other improvements comprising the property in a manner consistent with the Community-Wide Standard. Landscaping Ac-tivities ~ Lawns, Tree Trimming and Trash/Rubbish Accumulation- Homeowners are re-quired to keep all areas clear of rubbish, trash and debris. This includes side yards, alleys and driveways. Residents are required to coordinate their landscape activities (tree trimming, pruning, etc.) in a manner that the debris removal occurs with a 24 hour pe-riod. Dumping of grass clippings and other landscaping debris on Association property, Development property, greenbelts and wa-terways is prohibited. Reference: Deed Re-strictions, Article 5, Section 5.2.

Garage Sales/Estate Sales Garage sales, estate sales, moving sales or any other similar activities are prohibited. Any signs promoting these events will be removed and disposed of by the Homeowners Associa-tion. Homeowners in violation will be assessed monetary fines of $500.00 per day. Reference Deed Restrictions, Exhibit “C”, Section 2 (r) and Board of Directors Policy.

Outdoor Grills & Fires Outside burning of trash, leaves, debris or other materials, are prohibited activities, ex-cept during the normal course of constructing a dwelling on a unit / lot. Permanent outdoor fireplaces / BBQ grills are classified in two ways: attached and freestanding. Both types require a building permit and must comply with City of Allen building and fire codes. A spark arrestor for the chimney and a screen for

the fire box will be required for both types of units. Under no circumstances will open wood burning fire pits be allowed. Natural gas fueled fire pits with lava stone may be permitted but must include a top screen. These outdoor fire units must not create a neighborhood nuisance and the Homeowner will be responsible for any damage created by smoke, fire, or ash. Refer-ence: Deed Restrictions Exhibit “C” 2 g and the Modification Guidelines.

Street ParkingTo maintain a neat appearance and help main-tain property values, Homeowners are asked to park their vehicles in an enclosed garage. If necessary, vehicles may be parked in the drive-way. Vehicle parking on the street is discour-aged. Reference Deed Restrictions, Article XII, Exhibit “C”, Section 2 (a).


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QUESTION: What are the guidelines for additions I want to make to my residence?ANSWER: Proposed additions to a property must be compatible with the existing house character (appearance, materials, colors, scale, roof pitch, etc.). As determined by the Modification Committee, the addition should not have an adverse on neighboring properties. New doors and windows shall match proportions of the existing house. Grade changes shall continue to drain as indicated on the overall subdivision drainage plan.When submitting your Modification Application please insure a de-tailed and dimensioned site plan showing existing conditions (grades, landscape, etc. Also show build lines, setbacks, easements and the pro-posed addition. Also include detailed and dimensioned floor plan show-ing existing and proposed features.The Modification Committee suggests that a preliminary plan submis-sion would be in order before detailed plans are finalized. You should always check with the City of Allen to see if a permit is required.

QUESTION: What are the requirements for swimming pools and spas?ANSWER: All Pools, spas, and hot tubs are to be located in side or rear yards and abide by City of Allen standards. Pool, spa, and hot tub equipment must be enclosed within a 6 foot cedar fence. Above ground, masonry block, vinyl lined and low hung vinyl lined pools will not be approved. Pneumatic pool enclosures are not permitted. As required by the City of Allen and Twin Creeks, pool, spa, or hot tub drainage must be routed into the sanitary sewer line. Under no circumstances is the surface deck or overspill or overspill drainage permitted to drain into a concentrated drain source (i.e., PVC pipe) into alleys, neighbor-ing properties, golf course property, or “natural area”. When submitting your Twin Creeks Modification Application please insure to include a copy of your plat indicating the proposed pool, spa, or hot tub location, decking, fencing and improved landscaping in relation to the existing house. Please insure to include all easements on your property. Con-struction drawings indicating the pool and its related equipment must also be included.

QUESTION: Are there any restrictions for alley easements?ANSWER: Easements areas between fences and alley must maintain sod. Landscaping plantings (shrubs) may be acceptable with prior ap-proval, however these plantings must be trimmed and maintained in a manner so they do not infringe on alleyways. Gravel beds are not an acceptable substitute in these locations. Reference Deed Restrictions, Article V, Section 5.2 and Board of Direc-tors Policy.

PLEASE REMEMBER: Always submit a Modification Applica-tion for any addition or modification you desire to make to your property or check with the Twin Creeks office to determine if one is needed.

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Everyone knows sunscreen and sunblock are essential products for protecting your skin from damaging UV rays. Too much sun exposure is known to cause irreversible skin damage as well as increase chances of skin cancer. Many times when out in the sun people do not cover their heads properly choosing a baseball hat or visor. To minimize damage to your skin, face and head you should wear a sun hat.

A sun hat has a wide brim that covers your face, neck, nape and shoulders. Typi-cally a sun hat is made of breathable cotton or straw with a protective lining. An adjustable inner drawstring in a sun hat insures a perfect fit and reduces the risk of losing your hat in windy weather. In addition, a good sun hat will be made of sun protective fabric and will have a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+. It has been said, “For every inch of brim you wear, you reduce your life-time risk of skin cancer by 10%. So a 6" brim means 60% risk reduction.”

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