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Copyright © 2009 Peel, Inc. Winchester Country Newsletter - June 2009 W Volume 6, Issue 6 June 2009 inchester W Country Published Monthly by the Winchester Country Civic Association Go Green Go Paperless Sign up to receive the Winchester Country Newsletter in your inbox. Visit PEELinc.com for details. JUNE AUGUST 3 Last Day Of School/Pool Closed for 5th Gr. Party 11 Maintenance Board Meeting 21 Father’s Day 22 Senior’s Meeting 23 Homeowner's Meeting, 7:00 pm 27 CommunityYouth Group Pool Party, 9-11 pm 30 Singles Meeting 7 to 9 4 BIG 4th of Jult Community Event at Clubhouse 9 Maintenance Board Meeting 25 Kids Pool Party 26 & 27 Community Garage Sale (Rain Date) 27 Senior's Meeting 28 Single's Meeting 13 Maintenance Board Meeting 22 Kids Pool Party 24 First Day of School 24 Senior's Meeting 25 Single's Meeting JULY Come celebrate INDEPENDENCE DAY, Saturday July 4th, at the Winchester Clubhouse and Pool hosted by the WCMA Board of Directors. Pool Games will be co-sponsored by Greater Houston Pool Management. (Check at the pool in June for times of the games.) There will be a fireworks display and music at dark with cake being served prior to the fireworks. The pool will close at 11 PM. ***New this year*** “Real Pit BBQ and Catering” will be here for you to purchase BBQ dinners for you and your family from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. The owner Clabe is one of our very own A Winchester Country residents! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Please try to walk or carpool as we will have limited parking. This will be our last chance to invite you and your family for a fun filled Fourth of July!!! So mark your calendars and be sure to join us for this exciting fun filled event. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! SPOTLIGHT YARD Get your yards ready we will be out there looking for the best looking yards in each section. Please feel free to call the office at 281-890-8856 to nominate your yard or your neighbors yard.

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WVolume 6, Issue 6 June 2009

inchesterW CountryPublished Monthly by the Winchester Country Civic Association

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JUNE

AUGUST

3 LastDayOfSchool/PoolClosedfor5thGr.Party11 MaintenanceBoardMeeting21 Father’sDay22 Senior’sMeeting23 Homeowner'sMeeting,7:00pm27 CommunityYouthGroupPoolParty,9-11pm30 SinglesMeeting7to9

4 BIG4thofJultCommunityEventatClubhouse9 MaintenanceBoardMeeting25 KidsPoolParty26&27CommunityGarageSale(RainDate)27 Senior'sMeeting28 Single'sMeeting

13 MaintenanceBoardMeeting22 KidsPoolParty24 FirstDayofSchool24 Senior'sMeeting25 Single'sMeeting

JULY

ComecelebrateINDEPENDENCEDAY,SaturdayJuly4th,attheWinchesterClubhouseandPoolhostedbytheWCMABoardofDirectors.PoolGameswillbeco-sponsoredbyGreaterHoustonPoolManagement.

(CheckatthepoolinJunefortimesofthegames.)Therewillbeafireworksdisplayandmusicatdarkwithcakebeingserved

priortothefireworks.Thepoolwillcloseat11PM.

***New this year*** “Real Pit BBQ and Catering” will be here for you to purchase BBQ dinners for you and your family from 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. The owner Clabe is one of our very own A Winchester Country residents!

Bringyourblanketsandlawnchairs.Pleasetrytowalkorcarpoolaswewillhavelimitedparking.Thiswillbeourlastchancetoinviteyouandyourfamilyforafunfilled

FourthofJuly!!!Somarkyourcalendarsandbesuretojoinusforthisexcitingfunfilledevent.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

SPOTLIGHT YARDGetyouryardsreadywewillbeouttherelookingforthebestlookingyards

ineachsection.Pleasefeelfreetocalltheofficeat281-890-8856tonominateyouryardoryourneighborsyard.

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PostOffice..................................................1-800-275-8777HarrisCountyFloodControlDistrictBayouMaintenance....................................... 281-684-4000HarrisCountyAnimalControl...................... 281-999-3191SCSManagement............ [email protected] .................................... 281-463-1777,Fax281-463-0050AdvantageWaterMgmt.(Water&SewerProblems) MUD9,10&11........................................ 281-807-9500WCAWaste(Wed.&Sat.)............................. 281-368-8397Cy-FairVolunteerFireDepartmentBusinessOffice ................................................................... 281-550-6663CenterPointEnergy...................................... 713-207-2222ReliantEntex................................................. 713-659-2111PoolPhone.................................................... 281-890-9066

CommunityCoordinator JoannaAbbondandolo................................ 281-890-8856 ................... [email protected]..................................... 281-894-9532 LynnField................................................ [email protected]

Harris County sHeriff numbers EmergencyorCrimeinprogress..................................911 WCDeputies.............................................. 713-221-6000 VacationWatch........................................... 281-290-2100

President NicoleChovanetz. [email protected] VickiHamm....................wcmavp@winchestercountry.orgSecretary PeterDayton.......... [email protected] PeterDayton.......... [email protected] BobOlivares......... [email protected] JeffMueller........... [email protected]

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winchester Country maintenance association

ANNUAL HOMEOWNER’S MEETING and ELECTION

TheWinchesterCountryBoardofDirectorswouldliketoinviteallHomeownerstotheannualAssociationmeetingwhichwillbeheldonTuesday,June23rd7:00PM–8:30PM.ThisyeartherewillbetwoDirector’spositionsopen.Thesepositionshaveathreeyearterm.AnyoneinterestinrunningpleaseContactOlaGuessatSCSManagement281-500-7105.AnymembersoftheAssociationingoodstandingwhowouldlikemoreinformationaboutbecominga director please feel free to contact any of the currentWCMAdirectors.Pleasemarkyourcalendarsandplanonattending.Note:Thismeetingisopentohomeowners(ownersofproperty)

onlyandholdersofvalidatedproxies.

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VICTORIA ANDREWS, DDSchris blume, dds

Calling all winchester Country Kids:

CallingallWinchesterCountryKIDSages10andup.WewillbehavingOurannualSUMMERKICK-OFFPARTYWhichwillbeheldonJune27thatthepoolfrom9pm.To11pm…..Can’twaittoseeyouthere!!!Parentsmustdropoffandpickup.Noonewillbeallowedtoleavewithoutaparentpickingthemup.There will be pizza, soda’s

andcookies.ANDLOTSOFFUN. Wear your swim suit,Bring your towel and yoursmilingfaceandseeyouthere.

VickiHamm,NicoleChovanetz,&JoannaAbbondandolo

Community Garage saleWe will be having our Community Garage Sale (Rain

Date)onFridayJune26thandSaturdayJune27th.Signswillbeputoutattheentrancestothesubdivision.Youwillneedtomakeyourownsigntoputattheendofyourstreetsopeoplecanfindyou.Pleasedonotputsignsupintheentrancesofthesubdivision.Pleasehopeforsunshine…orjustcloudsbutnorain..

tennis Coach needed:There are residents who are looking forTennis lessons, so

if you are interested please contact Joanna at the clubhouse@281-890-8856Friday, June 26th & Saturday June 27th

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Come Visit Us This Month for OurRejuvenating Spa Experiences!

Call to scheduleyour appointment TODAY!

(281) 453-7085

June 18th 5:30pm “Botox and Juvederm”June 23rd 12:00pm “Laser Toning”June 25th 5:30pm “Laser Toning”June 29th 12:00pm “Laser Hair RemovalJuly 2nd 5:30pm ”Laser Hair Removal”

June 2nd 12:00pm “Reverse Your Skin Age by Years”June 4th 5:30pm “Reverse Your Skin Age by Years”June 9th 12:00pm “Skin Tightening”June 11th 5:30pm “Skin Tightening”June 16th 12:00pm “Botox and Juvederm”

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debbi arnel bioMy name is Debbi Armel and I am seeking a position on the

WinchesterCountryBoardofDirectors.IhavelivedinWinchestercountryforalmost25years.Ihaveraisedbothmychildreninthisneighborhood.MysonwillbeasenioratTheUniversityofTexasnextyearandmydaughterwillbeasophomoreatVillaNovaCollege.ImajoredinaccountingandmarketingatTheUniversityofTexas.IhavebeenemployedbyTheHoustonChroniclefor25yearsintheDatabaseDepartment.Ihavebeenactiveinourcommunityasfirstthepool/clubhousecoordinatorandhavepreviouslyservedontheboardfor10years.IfeelthatwehaveoneofthebestsubdivisionsaroundandIhaveinthepastandwillinthefutureworkhardtoseethatdoesnotchange.WinchesterCountryhasalottoofferitsresidentsandprospectivehomeowners.Iaminsupportofactivitiesfortheyouthofourcommunityandthesenior’sClub.Iamalsoin favor of recycling and hope to find a solution for the wholecommunity. I also support taking an aggressive action to deedrestrictionviolationoffenders.IwouldliketocountonyourvoteonTuesdayJune23rd.ThankYouDebbiArmel

June Anniversaries

June Birthdays AbelRodriguez&CaleighMorganGarza......................June1DanHeffern...................................................................June4ReyshawanLavigne........................................................June5JaredLukert,VanessaDonat,&GordonNangmenyi.....June9NathanDorr................................................................June12NikkiDixon.................................................................June13GregNordstrom...........................................................June14OluShoneye................................................................June18CherylBurgess&StephanieValdez..............................June20AshtonGilbertGarza,GeorgeGarcia,JulianMacDonald, MaggieMeador,&NathanGarrettPolly..................June23MaryHUresti..............................................................June24NicholasStellas............................................................June27BrooklynSeerey............................................................June28

Tom&JenniferPiotrowski............................................June3Rudy&CeciliaNavarro.................................................June5Gilbert&MelbaGarza..................................................June8Brian&TammieBartkowiak........................................June11Joseph&GaylynMaurer.............................................June17Gene&DanaFoote.....................................................June21Justin&MaggieMeador...............................................June29

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seniors Group trips and plays for June, July, and

august, 2009Pleasechooseanyorallof the followingexcitingentertainment

events.Formoreinformation,talkwithLynnat281-894-9532.

1.FRIDAY,JUNE26,2009Wewilldineatthe“OutbackSteakhouse”at7070Hwy6North.Laterthatevening,theBerryCenterpresents“ComeBlowYourHorn”[email protected]:Detailslater...

2.THURSDAY,JULY23,2009 LakeConroeBoatRide. AnotherPrecinct4BusTour Dep:8:45a.m.–Ret:3:30pm Cost:$30.00(includinglunch)

3.FRIDAY,AUGUST14,2009 The“HumbleOpry”willbeintheCivicCenterinHumble,Tx Cost:Detailslater….

singles GroupTheWinchesterSocialSinglesgroupwillbemeetingthelastTuesday

ofeachmonthattheWinchesterClubhousetodiscussactivitiesforthefollowingmonthaswellasprovidenetworkingopportunitiestoanyoneinterestedintheSocialSinglesGroup.WENEEDYOUANDYOURINPUTSOPLEASEJOINUS.

ACTIVITIESFORJUNEARE:June30meetingattheWinchesterClubhouseMonthlymeeting1.ASTROSBASEBALLSATURDAYJUNE27@6:05

PMvs.DetroitTigersororSundayJune7@1:05PMvsPittsburgh

2.ALSO-FIDDLERONTHEROOF-HobbyCenteriscomingtoHouston.Availabledates:Sat5/308PM-Sun5/317:30PM-orFriday6/58PM.BroadwayMusicalTicketsare-approx$100.00each.

PleaseemailmeWinchestersingles@yahoo.comifyouareinterestedinparticipatingintheseevents:

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Winchester Countryforced mowing

In an effort to continue to make Winchester Country a great Neighborhood in which to live the WCMA board has adopted a more aggressive mowing policy. In the event a property is sent a

deed restriction violation letter to mow the property and the violation is not corrected a lawn service will be

sent to the property and mowed at a cost to the homeowner. If a violation letter is

received and a resident needs additional time or assistance please contact Debra at SCS Management at 281-500-7119.

tennis Court Cards Ourtenniscourtgatehasbeenfixed. IfyourtenniscarddoesnotworkpleasecontactJoannaAbbondandoloat281-890-8856.Ifyouwish toobtaina tenniscourtcard there is a$10deposit.Youcaneithermailacheck(madepayabletoWCMA)toWCMA,9607RioGrande,Houston,Texas77064oryoucandropoffyourcheckinthemailboxslotlocatedoutsidetheclubhouseoffice.Pleasewriteinthememolineofyourcheck“tenniscard.” Please include your mailing address.Yourcardwillbemailedtoyou.Ifyouwouldratherpickup your card you can stopby theCommunityCoordinator’sofficeduringofficehours.

ACC Application Beforemakinganyimprovements/repairsoradditionstoyourhome,pleaserequestacopyoftheACCApplicationfromSCSMgmtServices,orcometotheofficeattheClubhouse(seehourssomeonewillbethere)orgotowebsiteatwww.winchestercountry.organddownloadtheform.

winchester Country identification decals

You can obtain identification decals of your vehicle one of two ways: you can email me at [email protected] or mail to WCMA, 9607 Rio Grande, Houston, Texas 77064. You will need to include the following: your name, address, make, model, year and color of your vehicle and I will mail it out to you ASAP.

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caringdedication

service compassion

FAMILY PRACTICEFAMILY PRACTICE

providing quality care for the entire family

providing quality care for the entire family

Board Certified Physicians in Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics dedicated to your healthcare needs.

meet our team

office hours

1960 Family Practice & Urgent Care Center 1960 Family Practice & Urgent Care Center 837 FM 1960 West Ste 105 Houston, Texas 77090 (Right behind Starbucks @ Red Oak) (281) 586-3888

20320 Northwest Frwy Ste 500 Houston, Texas 77065

(turn right at the Firework Warehouse) Located at 290 and 1960

Our physicians at 1960 Family Practice are using the latest and most advanced technology to diagnose and treat your medical conditions. We perform routine physicals, well woman exams including pap, pilot/flight physicals and well child exams.

Our doctors are board certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. We have experience of 20+ years in the medical field. We look forward to providing our patents with excellent services at our new location as well as maintaining our current care in the 1960 area. For those patients living in the 290 area, we encourage you to schedule appointments at our second location.

Because sickness doesn’t revolve around a Monday-Friday 8-5 schedule, we are offer Urgent Care for your convenience. Our 1960 location has extended hours with evenings and weekends available. The 290 location offers Saturday hours from 9am-12pm.

Call today to schedule your appointment. 281-586-3888

Mon-Tues 8am-8pm

Wed,Thurs,Fri 8am-5pm

Saturday 8am-1pm

Sunday Noon-3pm

290 LOCATION:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Saturday 9am-12pm

Huong T Le, MD

Quoc Le, MD

Alex Nguyen, MD

Blandina Sison, MD

Marian Allan, MD

Anthony Yee-Young, MD

Diana Malone, MD

Shital Patel, MD

Heidi Nashed-Guirgis, MD

Luz Marquez, MD

Jennifer Dong, MD

Haley Nguyen, MD

Tami Berckenhoff, PA-C

Brandi Valenzuela, PA-C

Sydney Payne, PA-C

*NEW LOCATION AT HWY 290* 20320 Northwest Frwy. Ste. 500 - Houston, TX 77065

Located at 290 and 1960

Services offered at 1960 Family PracticePhysicals Well Woman Exams DiabetesHypertension

Heart Disease Lung Disease Sleep Disorders Workmans Comp

Hormone Therapy Cancer Screening Gastrointestinal Disease Bone Density

Walk-In Clinic & Same Day AppointmentsNo appointment Necessary - Most Insurance Accepted

Accepting New Patients

Appointment press option 1281-586-3888

Flu shots

$15

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caringdedication

service compassion

FAMILY PRACTICEFAMILY PRACTICE

providing quality care for the entire family

providing quality care for the entire family

Board Certified Physicians in Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics dedicated to your healthcare needs.

meet our team

office hours

1960 Family Practice & Urgent Care Center 1960 Family Practice & Urgent Care Center 837 FM 1960 West Ste 105 Houston, Texas 77090 (Right behind Starbucks @ Red Oak) (281) 586-3888

20320 Northwest Frwy Ste 500 Houston, Texas 77065

(turn right at the Firework Warehouse) Located at 290 and 1960

Our physicians at 1960 Family Practice are using the latest and most advanced technology to diagnose and treat your medical conditions. We perform routine physicals, well woman exams including pap, pilot/flight physicals and well child exams.

Our doctors are board certified in Family Practice, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. We have experience of 20+ years in the medical field. We look forward to providing our patents with excellent services at our new location as well as maintaining our current care in the 1960 area. For those patients living in the 290 area, we encourage you to schedule appointments at our second location.

Because sickness doesn’t revolve around a Monday-Friday 8-5 schedule, we are offer Urgent Care for your convenience. Our 1960 location has extended hours with evenings and weekends available. The 290 location offers Saturday hours from 9am-12pm.

Call today to schedule your appointment. 281-586-3888

Mon-Tues 8am-8pm

Wed,Thurs,Fri 8am-5pm

Saturday 8am-1pm

Sunday Noon-3pm

290 LOCATION:

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Saturday 9am-12pm

Huong T Le, MD

Quoc Le, MD

Alex Nguyen, MD

Blandina Sison, MD

Marian Allan, MD

Anthony Yee-Young, MD

Diana Malone, MD

Shital Patel, MD

Heidi Nashed-Guirgis, MD

Luz Marquez, MD

Jennifer Dong, MD

Haley Nguyen, MD

Tami Berckenhoff, PA-C

Brandi Valenzuela, PA-C

Sydney Payne, PA-C

*NEW LOCATION AT HWY 290* 20320 Northwest Frwy. Ste. 500 - Houston, TX 77065

Located at 290 and 1960

Services offered at 1960 Family PracticePhysicals Well Woman Exams DiabetesHypertension

Heart Disease Lung Disease Sleep Disorders Workmans Comp

Hormone Therapy Cancer Screening Gastrointestinal Disease Bone Density

Walk-In Clinic & Same Day AppointmentsNo appointment Necessary - Most Insurance Accepted

Accepting New Patients

Appointment press option 1281-586-3888

Flu shots

$15

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Winchester Country Residents please note that we will be updating the Birthdays, Anniversaries and Youth Job directory.

Birthdays(list each family member) Name Month/Date ______________________________ _______________

______________________________ _______________

______________________________ _______________

______________________________ _______________

______________________________ _______________

______________________________ _______________

Anniversaries(list celebrants) Name Month/Date ______________________________ _______________

Birthday - Anniversary - Youth Job Directory Update

Youth Job Directory Name Age Job Phone_________________________ ____ ____ ___________

_________________________ ____ ____ ___________

_________________________ ____ ____ ___________

_________________________ ____ ____ ___________

Examples: (B) Babysitting (Y) Yardwork (PS) Pet Sitting (C) Carwashing

Please email your information to the following [email protected] , drop off this information in mail slot located at the clubhouse, or mail to the community coordinator at 9607 Rio Grande Houston, TX 77064.

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Non-toxic Relief from MosquitoesThat high pitch hum in your ear…summer is here and the

mosquitoeshavearrived.It’stimetotakeactionbutlet’skeepthefamilyprotectedandsafe.Don’t use any mosquito spray that contains DEET (diethyl

toluamide).DEETisaveryeffective insectrepellantbutnot thebestchoiceforthefamilies’health.DEETisaknownneurotoxin,causeskidneyandliverdamageand

hasbeenimplicatedinbirthanddevelopmentaldefects.“Childreninparticularareatriskforsubtlebrainchangescausedbychemicalsintheenvironment,becausetheirskinmorereadilyabsorbsthem,and the chemicalsmorepotently affect their developingnervoussystems.”¹TheWorldHealthOrganization(WHO)statesthatover30%oftheglobalburdenofdiseaseinchildrencanbeattributedtoenvironmentalfactors,includingpesticides.²If thebottleof repellant you areplanning topurchase contains

DEET the label will say: may damage furniture finishes, watchcrystals,leather,paintedorvarnishedsurfaces.Thisisaveryharshchemicalthatshouldn’tbesprayedontheskin.Sowhataresomeotheroptions?Vinegar,eitherwhiteorapplecider

willwork.Putitinasaladdressingbottleandsprinkleitonexposedskin.Therearealsoherbaloilsthearerecommendedsuchasteatree,cedar,peppermint,citronella,eucalyptusandlemongrass.Mixtheseoilswithcookingoiltodilutepriortoputtingontheskin.If you wish to purchase insect repellant BUG OFF ³ from Dr.

Mercolaisahealthieroption.Itcontainsseveraloftheessentialoilslistedabove.Mosquitoesareattractedtolightcoloredclothingespeciallyyellow.

Theyzeroinonfragrancesfromscentedbodycareproducts,laundrydetergents and scented fabric softeners.The use of unscentedfragrancefreeproductsdecreasesthefamilies’neurotoxicexposurebutalsokeepsmosquitoessearchingforanothermeal.MosquitoesdonotlikethesmellofgarlicsobyusingaproductcalledMosquitoBarrier(averypotentgarlicsolution)onthelawn,thiswillrepelmosquitoesfromtheyard.Check the external home environment. Be sure to empty any

standing water around the home because this will provide themosquitoeswithabreedingground.Considerputtingupabathouse.Abatcaneatapproximately600mosquitosizedinsectsanhour.Withthesemeasuresinplaceyourfamilywillprobablynotheara

highpitchhumintheearthissummer.Themosquitoeswillfindabetterlocationthanyourhomefortheirnextmeal.

For more learning and resources:1 Duke University Medical Center (2002, May 2) DEET Brain

EffectsinAnimals,WarrantCaution2BeyondPesticidesFactSheet:ChildrenandPesticidesDon’tMix,

DebraLynDadd:AboutNaturalMosquitoRelief,www.1001nets.net,cottonmosquitonetsformAustralia

3BugOffTollfreenumbertoorder:877-985-2695

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May 1st through June 3rd MondaysthroughThursdays Closed Fridays 4:00PM–9:00PM SaturdaysthroughSundays 12:00PM–9:00PM

June 4th through July 31st Mondays 12:00PM–9:00PM Tuesdays Closed WednesdaysthroughSundays 12:00PM–9:00PM

Exceptions and Notes:Saturday,May9th–TimeTrials 7:00AM–11:00AM

Saturday,May16th-Closeduntil2:30/3:00est.SwimMeet WinchesterHurricanesvs.ColesCrossing

Monday,May25th(MemorialDay) 12:00PM–9:00PM

Saturday,May30th–Closeduntil2:30/3:00est.SwimMeetWinchesterHurricanesvs.Wortham

Saturday,July4thCommunityParty 12:00PM–11:00PM

August 1st to 23rd Mondays 12:00PM–9:00PM Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays–Sundays 12:00PM–9:00PM

August 24th – September 7th Mondays–Thursdays Closed Fridays 4:00PM–9:00PM Saturdays&Sundays 12:00PM–9:00PM

Exceptions and Notes: Monday,September7th(LaborDay) 12:00PM–9:00PMTuesday,September8th Poolclosedforthe season.Saturday,September12th Poolshutdown GHPMworkday.

Pool Hours for the 2009 Season

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Winchester Country2009 Winchester Country Registration Form

Pool and Directory InformationThis form needs to be filled out each year to activate pool cards

ResidentName___________________________________________________________________________(Last,Firstname)

Address__________________________________ Own____ Rent____OwnersName__________________________

HomePhone#()_______________WorkPh#()______________CellPh#()_____________ WorkPh#()______________CellPh#()_____________

Emergencycontact:Name_________________________________________Ph#()________________

E-MAILAddress(#1)________________________________________________

(#2)________________________________________________

Includeyourselfbelow Falsifying birth dates will result in loss of pool privileges. Use Back side if more room is needed.

HouseholdMembers BirthDate MedicalConditions_______________________ ________________ ____________________

_______________________ ________________ ____________________

_______________________ ________________ ____________________

_______________________ ________________ ____________________

_______________________ ________________ ____________________

Note: Anylostcardswillbeassessedafeeof$10percard.PleasemakeyourcheckpayabletoWCMAifyouhavelostyourpoolcards.

Pleaseprintyourcardnumbersbelowfromthepreviousyear,sotheycanbereactivatedforthisyear.

Card#__________________________________Card#_______________________________________ IfyouareaNewHomeowner,leavethecardnumberCard#__________________________________blank,wewillsendyoutwocardsforuseofthepool.

I have read and hereby agree to abide by the WCMA’s Pool Rules posted at the Pool and Newsletter.

Homeowner’ssignature__________________________________Date____________________________

AfterMay31sttherewillbea$10feechargedtoreceiveyourpoolcardsortoactivatethem.

Please fill out, sign, stamp and mail to:Pool Coordinator9607 Rio Grande

Houston, Texas 77064

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Put it in the mail slot at the clubhouse/pool to the left of the gate under bulletin board

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winchester Country pool rules 200923.Allnon-swimmersmustwearCoastguardapprovedfloatation

devices.24. Adult supervision is required at all times as relates to non-

swimmers.25.Only2non-swimmersperadultwillbeallowed.26.Allguestswillbecharged$1dailyandmaybeissuedaguestpass

thatmustbereturneduponleaving.27.Aresidentmustaccompanyallguestsandisresponsibleforthe

guest’sconduct.28. No climbing on shade awning support poles or perimeter

fencing.29.Donotholdorhangonlaneordiving-wellropes.30.Donottalktoordistractlifeguardsonduty.31.AllissuesneedtobereportedtoSeniorGuardonduty.32.The lifeguards on duty will have the final authority for the

enforcementofpoolrulesandtheoverallsafeoperationofthefacilitybothexplicitandimpliedbythePoolRulesandmustbeobeyedatalltimes.

DisciplineInfractions topool ruleswill result indisciplinaryaction taken

bythecontractedpoolManagementCompanyand/orWinchesterCountryBoardofDirectors.Disciplinaryactionsmayincludetimeoutand/orthesuspensionofcardsfromonedayuptoandincludingtheremainderofthepoolseason.

1. AllrulesapplytoAdultsandChildren.2. OnlyregisteredWinchesterCountryandWinchesterMeadows

residents and their guests will be allowed to use the pool.MaintenancefeesmustbecurrentandpoolregistrationmustbeonfileinGuardofficeatthepool.

3. Allresidentsmustholdcurrentpoolcardsinordertousethepool.

4. ThetelephonelocatedinGuard’sOfficeandGuardCheck-inStationisforemergencyuseonly.

5. Childrenunder10mustbeaccompaniedbyanadult(18yearsorolder).

6. Thebabypoolisrestrictedtonon-swimmingchildrenwhoareundertheageof5.

7. Non-swimmingchildrenmuststayinthebabypoolandwithinarm’sreachofanadult.Thisalsogoesforthelargepool.

8. All non-potty trained childrenmustwear swimdiapers at alltimesprovidedbytheResident.

9. ParentsorGuardianareresponsibleforchildrenand/orguestsinboththebabypoolandlargepoolatalltimes.

10.Runningisnotallowedinthepoolarea.Nohorseplaywillbetoleratedeitherinoroutofthewater.

11.Glassware/glasscontainersarenotallowedinthepoolarea.Noalcoholicbeveragesareallowedinthepoolarea. Usersofthepoolareresponsibletocleantheirareaandusefacilitytrashcanstodiscardtheirtrash.

12.Abusive/offensivelanguageorgestures,screaming,yellingortheplayingofloudmusicormusicwithinappropriatelyricswillnotbetolerated.

13.Smokingisnotallowedinthefencedareaofthepoolfacility.TherearedesignatedsmokingareasinfrontoftheCoordinatorofficeandClubhouseII.

14.Diving is allowed fromthedivingboardonly.Nodiving intheshallowend.Diversmustjumpstraightoutandnottowardthesides.

15.Allpersonsyoungerthan18yearsofagewill leavethewaterduringthescheduledhourlyLifeguardbreak/Adultswimperiodandsitawayfromthepooledge.Adultsatleast18yearsofagecanswimattheirownriskatthisbreaktime.

16.Allswimmersmustwearswimsuits.Nocutoffsareallowed.17.OnlyCoastGuardapprovedfloatationdeviceswillbeallowed

andmustbeapprovedbythelifeguardstaff.18.Personswithbandagesand/oropensoreswillnotbeallowed

inthepool.19. Cocoa butter, baby oil or other similar products will not be

allowedinthepool.Commercialsuntanpreparationsonly.20.Nopetsareallowedinthepoolarea.21.Gumchewingisnotallowedinthewaterorpoolarea.Allfood

isconfinedtothedeckareaonly.22.TheAssociation isnot responsible for lostor stolen itemsor

unclaimeditemsonthe“Lost&Found”shelf.Unclaimeditemswillbedisposedofthroughoutthepoolseason.

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