The ArrowCreek View is the official Magazine of the ArrowCreek Home Owners Association (ACHOA). It contains important information for all residents. Additional hard copies of the magazines are available at the Residents’ Center and the magazine is posted on the www.ArrowCreek.com website. Listing of services, vendors, individuals and/or groups is not an endorsement by the ACHOA.
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Photo
by Greg Newman
The ArrowCreek View is looking for community photos to be used on a future cover. Your digital photos must be submitted via email to: acview89511@gmail.com.
the sheep are back
On a nearly cloudless warm spring afternoon nearly 300 sheep battle for the limited shade created by the sage and rabbit brush on the hillside above the southwest edge of ArrowCreek.
2028 summer olympics
The Olympics have been such a famous event for a long time and every few years, a new Olympic sport is added. New Olympic sports mean new opportunities for people to show passion for their sport.
dressage - the art of dancing with horses
Leading the development of this new art form was France, who coined the term Dressage, meaning training.
discovery - leo turned eight
dressage - the art of dancing with horses
mission The Board is charged with setting broad policy and giving the operations team, supported by its management company, the tools to accomplish both tactical and strategic goals. The ultimate mission of the Board is to protect and enhance the ArrowCreek community’s reputation and services so that home values remain strong. vision ArrowCreek offers a premier lifestyle with a robust variety of amenities and activities for families and individuals and a friendly and rewarding team environment for employees that together build a more beautiful, more unified, and safer community – making us simply the best community in Northern Nevada to live, work and play.
ArrowCreek View is the official publication of the ArrowCreek HOA published by CCMedia Publishing.
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Management Company
Associa Sierra North (ASN)
10509 Professional Cr. #200 Reno, NV 89521
775.626.7333 P | 775.626.7374 F
ArrowCreek's ASN Community Manager
Bernadette Rodas, brodas@associasn.com
775.334.7411
Ombudsman for Owners in CICCH/HOAs http://.red.nv.gov.content/CIC/Main/ CICOmbudsman@red.nv.gov
702.486.4480
ACHOA General Manager
Scott Peterlin, scottachoa@gmail.com residents' center
775.850.4620 Hours: 5am - 10pm Daily
ArrowCreek Security
775.850.4450 Gatehouse
ArrowCreek BOARD
Bill Schimandle, Board President
Margaret McConnell, Vice President
Mike Henry, Secretary
Jed Daoust, Treasurer
Paul Burkett, Director
Kendrick Bratcher, Director
Dave Brooks, Director
ADRC MEMBERS
Jeff Jones, ADRC Chair
Dave Brooks, Board Liaison
Jed Daoust, Board Liaison
Sue Lasky
Carolyn Stone
Michelle Mulleneaux
The ArrowCreek Board of Directors, on its behalf and for the Association, disclaims responsibility for the content of any articles not authored by Board members, community volunteers, or employees. Articles of general interest on subjects reported or discussed at public Board meetings published in the magazine are the responsibility of the residents submitting them. The editors reserve the right to edit submitted material for clarity and length.
board of directors' note
Dear ArrowCreek Residents,
As this issue reaches your mailbox, our nation will have recently celebrated 250 years of freedom and progress. Over the course of those two and a half centuries, America has continually evolved — adapting to new technologies, new ideas, and new ways of connecting with one another while still preserving the values that define us.
Communities evolve in much the same way.
This year marks an important chapter in the continued growth of ArrowCreek. Our community is now more than 25 years old. Nearly all homesites have been purchased, most have been built upon, and ArrowCreek has matured into one of Northern Nevada’s premier residential communities. While active construction continues in some areas, the focus of the Association is naturally shifting from building the community to enhancing and maintaining the exceptional lifestyle that residents enjoy today.
Part of that evolution includes how we communicate and interact as a community. The Board has been exploring new technologies and tools that can improve efficiency, streamline communication, and make access to community resources easier and more
CONGRATULATIONS
2026 Graduates
The ArrowCreek Homeowners Association and its community members would like to congratulate all sons, daughters, nephews, nieces, granddaughters, and grandsons that recently graduated from elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. This is a great accomplishment and you should be recognized for your efforts. Your close family members and the entire ArrowCreek community take pride in your accomplishments. The best of luck to you all as you go forward in your lives. Stay safe and healthy out there.
convenient for residents. Over the coming months, you will begin to see updates to the Association website, expanded digital communication tools, and other operational improvements designed to better serve the membership.
Importantly, these changes are not about replacing the personal connections that make ArrowCreek special, but rather, enhancing the resident experience by making information more accessible, services more responsive, and operations more efficient and costeffective.
Technology continues to change the way all of us manage our daily lives. As a Board, we believe there are opportunities to thoughtfully incorporate modern tools in ways that benefit the community while maintaining the high standards and sense of connection that residents value.
We also recognize that change can sometimes feel uncertain, particularly in a community where many residents appreciate the familiarity of long-established systems and processes. For that reason, resident participation and feedback remain critically important. We encourage you to attend Board meetings, participate in Town Hall discussions, and share your thoughts with the Board and management team. Open communication and community involvement will continue to guide these efforts as improvements are implemented.
We are proud of what ArrowCreek has become, and we are equally excited about its future. With thoughtful planning, responsible stewardship, and resident engagement, we believe these changes will help ensure that ArrowCreek continues to thrive as a vibrant, welcoming, and forward-looking community for years to come.
Thank you for being part of that future.
Board of Directors
arrowcreek arrow for ron duncan
Ron Duncan, as a dedicated Association Board of Director and volunteer, immensely cares about our community and the quality of life provided for all community members. Recently for health reasons, Ron resigned from the ACHOA Board and his unique leadership responsibilities in representing our community. The ACHOA Board honored Ron at the June Board meeting by presenting an ArrowCreek Arrow recognizing his efforts on behalf of the Association through his wife Susan Duncan. All in the community give their best wishes on his road to medical recovery.
By William Shakespeare | Directed by Sara Bruner Shakespeare’s Towering Tragedy
Timeless Tale of Adventure By David Farr | Directed by Jaclyn Miller
parliamentary procedures
At the May 5 ACHOA Board meeting, several questions came up regarding parliamentary procedure. To provide clarity and ensure a shared understanding, the information below outlines the procedures the ACHOA Board follows in place of Robert’s Rules of Order.
ARROWCREEK HOA
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S RESOLUTION
Approved November 11, 2011 and revised June 15, 2021
PERTAINING TO PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE FOR THE RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, the ArrowCreek HOA is a Nevada Corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Nevada; and Bylaws Article ill, Section 3.0l(b), gives the Board the power to make rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, NRS 116 bas specific provisions regarding the Board of Directors responsibility to detail in their Bylaws how meetings will be conducted; and
WHEREAS, NRS 116 states that the most current version of
Robert's Rules of Order or a resolution regarding procedural rules for conducting a meeting, as adopted by the Board of Directors by Resolution will be used to conduct all Board and Member's meetings, and
WHEREAS, Robert's Rules allows the body itself to make rules on how their meetings will be conducted; and
WHEREAS, the ArrowCreek HOA Board of Directors feel it is important that a consistent standard is set for running the business meetings and affairs of the community to facilitate orderly and effective meetings.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
All meetings will be conducted using the following format until otherwise changed by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors and memorialized and adopted in a formal resolution:
1) Agenda items requested by board members shall have their name attached to that item and the requestor shall provide a suggested motion (to be included I the meeting packet). (added 6/15/21)
2) The management company representative (Community Manager)
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will inform the BOD and attendees when the meeting goes into overtime (at the 2-hour mark). (added 6115/21)
3) Owner comments wiJI be taken at the beginning of each Board of Director's meeting as required by NRS 116 and no owner will speak for more than 3 minutes and no individual person may exceed the 3-minute limit. No owner is allowed to surrender his or her 3-minute time for another owner to use that time. Comments at the beginning shall be limited to agenda items only. Another comment period will be held at the end of the meeting which may pertain to any item, subject to the restrictions mentioned above. At the meeting of the member's owners comments will be shown on the agenda of the meeting and taken at that time or any other time appropriate for those comments as determined by the Chairperson.
4) Owners making comments or otherwise disrupting the meeting after the owners comment period, unless specifically requested by the Chairperson, will receive a verbal warning. A second incident will result in the member being asked to leave the meeting.
5) Before any action is taken on any item, a motion must be made. If at a Director's meeting, a Board Member must make the motion, but at a Member's meeting any owner may make a motion from
the floor as long as the item was properly noticed on the members meeting agenda and distributed in accordance with NRS 116 laws.
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6) Before any motion is made, unless an emergency as defined in NRS 116, the action for consideration must have been properly placed and noticed on the agenda of the meeting the action is being requested. The agenda must be prepared and distributed according to current NRS 116 requirements.
7) Each agenda will state that action may be taken on any item and each item will be specific enough to allow owners to know what action may be taken at any meeting.
8) At a Board meeting, a Board member wishing to make a motion must be recognized by the Chairperson. The Chairperson for the Association will be the President unless otherwise determined in his or her absence. If the President is not available, the officers will chair in the following order: Vice President, Treasurer and then the Secretary. If none of the officers are available, the meeting will be adjourned, and all action will be delayed until the next meeting unless a quorum has been established and the business is of an emergency nature.
9) At a member's meeting the Chairperson may be determined by the Board or the members through a majority vote should the meeting be of the nature requiring owners other than the Board to conduct the meeting.
10) All motions must be seconded before any discussion shall be held on any item. If the second is not received, the item will be immediately postponed until a later date.
11) Any discussion will follow the second but is limited to each director addressing each motion one time.
12) A majority of the members of the Board present is required to pass any motion.
13) If the motion is tabled instead of postponed, a second must be received and the item may be addressed later in the meeting. There can be no discussion, just a vote.
14) A motion is required to resurrect an item that was placed on the table. The motion cannot be amended.
15) If the original motion is changed, the original person making the motion must approve of the amendment before a second is received and further discussion proceeds.
16) All motions made during a Board or Members meeting shall be recorded in the minutes according to current Nevada law.
17) If a majority of the Directors vote to amend a motion, a vote must be taken on the amendment before the original motion is voted upon.
18) The President can make motions and may vote as he or she is a Director first and an Officer of the Board second. In serving as an officer, the President does not give up his voting rights as a Director.
19) Abstentions are counted as absence and a majority of the votes cast decide the issue. Board Members will not abstain simply because they don't want to voice their opinions in front of the owners, but rather to state that they have a conflict of interest or were not at the last meeting, etc. As the Board packages are distributed approximately 5 days before all Board meetings, not reading the material is not a valid reason to abstain unless on vacation, out of town or did not receive the package.
20) The minutes of any Board meeting will reflect how each Board Member voted as required by current NRS 116 provisions.
21) A motion is needed to adjourn the meetings. It requires a second and cannot be amended.
ask the manager
have a question for MARIAN YOUNG? Do you have a question about the ACHOA, the Board, or the Management Company? If so, odds are your neighbors are wondering too! Send questions to: ACservice@associasn.com or visit ArrowCreek.com/comments page. Top questions will be published in the ArrowCreek View . Thanks for staying informed!
Question: What are the options for making my assessment payments?
answer: The Association has tried to make paying assessments as convenient as possible. Did you know that you can pay any amount; one month or the entire year with one coupon, online, or by credit card? There are several options to make payments:
mail with coupon
& A Q
Send a check for your assessment with a payment coupon. You can send any amount you want with one coupon; you can pay for one month, a quarter, or an entire year. Send whatever amount is easiest for you (remember, separate checks for each lot owned).
direct debit
The easiest and most efficient option for payment is direct debit. This automatically transfers the payment electronically from your bank account into the Association’s bank account between the 5th and 10th of the month. No coupons required. Please note that owners who use the direct debit option will not receive annual payment coupons. Only your budgeted monthly assessment will be auto deducted (violations
or other non-routine assessed fees will not be auto deducted).
online
Pay online through TownSq. Using your browser, log on to the TownSq website or app at www.townsq.io. Log in to your account. Select the “Make a payment” button. From there you will have the option to select One-Time Payment, Autopay, or Payment methods to manage payments.
bank bill pay
You may contact your bank and set up automatic or self-directed bill pay through your bank. You will need to provide them with the information located at the bottom of your coupon indicating your account number and where to send the payment. Please remember checks should be made payable to Arrowcreek Homeowners Association. Assessments are due on the first day of the month with a 30-day grace period for the payment to be posted (or the last day in February in that month). If you own more than one property, please send separate
checks for each property. Each property requires its own coupon, and each coupon requires its own check. Separate checks are required so that the bank can apply the monies correctly to each account.
If you have concerns or questions, for faster response time please contact me directly at 775.334.7436 or email our team at acservice@associasn.com.
Best wishes, Marian
MarianYoung, ASN Community Manager
Goodbye & good luck
marian! Marian Young, who was our community manager with Associa for three years, has left at the end of June to take on other challenges. Marian has served the ACHOA with dedication, supporting the board, residents, and staff alike. Always cheerful and ready to handle any issue, she will be greatly missed by ArrowCreek. We wish Marian the best in her future endeavors.
LeoTurnedEight
and the discovery received a gift!
When most kids prepare for a birthday celebration, their minds are filled with thoughts of balloons, cake, games, and gifts! When Leo Klatt recently turned 8, he celebrated with us here at the museum, but he gave his birthday gifts to The Discovery!
Leo is an ambitious and imaginative young man, and he loves The Discovery. When asked what an exhibition he would design might look like he explained, “It would be about dreams. Kids could see their dreams on a big screen and then play in their dream like it was a video game.”
For his 8th birthday celebration, he invited friends and classmates to join him at The Discovery. He was certain his guests would enjoy the party because it meant they could explore the museum he loves so much. When the invitations went out, rather than accept gifts, he asked everyone to donate to The Discovery. The result: the museum received more than $1,500 in donations in Leo’s honor.
When asked why he decided to suggest everyone donate to The Discovery, Leo replied, “Because it is a great place for kids to have fun and learn about the world.”
All of us here at The Discovery are grateful Leo celebrated his big day with us and for the generosity he showed by asking his party guests to support the museum.
governing committees
strategic plan
The term “canon” gets tossed around in storytelling regularly. It’s a reference to an authentic character reference. Maybe it is their origin story, or the color of their costume. But it is not a rule or a law; it is simply guidance. That is the best way to describe the “Strategic Plan” for ArrowCreek.
This document which is updated every five years is a reference guide for the community. It makes sure that the original intent for the good of the community remains. There are no rules in the Strategic Plan nor are there mentions for penalties for breaking a rule. But there are mentions to what the rules should do and their direction.
For example, the document found in the Documents page of ArrowCreek.com identifies the community’s Mission Statement. It recognizes that the community has had challenges and looks to the resources such as past community polls, communications, and other
feedback to understand the desires of the neighborhood. While just stating the ArrowCreek community wants to get things done; there is also the understanding that budgets are important. The Strategic Plan stresses that budgetary discipline and in return performance expectations are critical to having a positive climate in ArrowCreek.
But this document is never stationary. It continues to mature with time. Changes in needs of the residents, a change in the perception of ArrowCreek as a whole, and finances will dictate how subtle changes come about for the next version of the Strategic Plan as the newest version will be updated for 2027.
Making sure that ArrowCreek is one of the best communities in Northern Nevada is the overriding goal and staying on track, so that while committee and board members may change and even move away, the “canon” stays on track.
BUDGET & FINANCE
If there is one theme for the past month on the financial side of the community, it is this: contract reviews, requests for proposals, and deep dives into how every dollar gets spent. We are only five months into 2026, and a significant amount of insufficiencies has already been trimmed from the Association’s operations.
A major win for homeownersprofessional fiduciary investment management
ArrowCreek has formally engaged Farther, a registered investment advisor, to manage the Association’s reserve fund investments. This is a meaningful change: Board members are no longer making individual buy-andsell decisions on behalf of homeowners. Instead, your reserve fund is now stewarded by a credentialed fiduciary firm with a legal obligation to act in the Association’s best interest. For a community of our size and asset base, this is a significant upgrade in accountability, continuity, and oversight.
Management company RFP is underway
We have also launched a formal request
for proposal process with management companies serving the northern Nevada market. Associa Sierra North has been our partner for many years, and they remain a strong candidate, but running a competitive RFP is the right way to confirm we are receiving the best service at the best price. Whatever the outcome, the process itself ensures the Association makes an informed, evidence-based decision rather than simply renewing by default.
Spending more wisely, line by line
Cost reduction is the thread on everything we are doing. The Budget & Finance Committee, the Reserve Committee, and management have been combining through vendor contracts, recurring expenses, and service agreements to identify savings without sacrificing quality. The work shows up in the numbers: 2025 closed approximately $118,000 ahead of budget on net operating income, driven primarily by spending discipline rather than higher revenue. We are working to carry that momentum through the back half of the year.
Insurance
program, Reserve Study, and a homeowner
heads-up
The insurance review continues, including a refresh of the Association’s Statement of Values ahead of the next renewal. We will also be performing a deep dive into our Reserve Study and increasing scrutiny of our reserve approach (cash versus percent funded) and our reserve amounts (currently 18% funded). Separately, please be aware that Nevada Assembly Bill 376, effective January 2026, now allows insurers to remove wildfire coverage from standard homeowner’s policies. Read your renewal paperwork carefully and confirm wildfire is still included.
These foundational changes — fiduciary investment oversight, a management company RFP, and a relentless focus on spending wisely — are exactly the kind of work that protects ArrowCreek’s financial health for years to come. As always, questions are welcome through our Community Manager or General Manager.
FortheSong
concert series schedule
Summer Grand Lawn
Bringing nationally-touring musicians directly to ArrowCreek! All club members, ArrowCreek residents and their guests are welcome!
July 19, 6:30pm Tae & the Neighborly August 14, 6:30pm The Kruse Brothers September 20, 6:30pm To Be Determined (Ruthie Foster had to be rescheduled)
Band Highlights
Tae & the Neighborly craft warm, harmonically rich folk/blues songs that feel intimate and inviting. They deliver a high-spirited blend of blues-rooted Americana driven by Tae’s unmistakable voice—gritty, soulful, and steeped in blues character.
The Kruse Brothers blend tight, classically trained harmonies with thoughtful songwriting rooted in Americana, roots and blues traditions. They feel both classic and contemporary, often praised for their vocals, the band brings a natural chemistry to the stage that feels effortless and deeply human.
Blogs on recent shows are available by scanning these QR codes:
Tae & the Neighborly
The Kruse Brothers
Marty O’Reilly
Jeff Crosby & Cody Braun
TownHall
Approximately forty ACHOA community members met with the six Board members in June 1, 2026, at the Residents' Center, to share information and answer operational questions concerning the ACHOA. Wine and appetizers were provided to the attendees.
The meeting started off with a discussion of the Board policy concerning speeding and the handling of compliance fines. This was an informative session that evolved into other Board policy issues concerning current budgeting and 2027 budget for the Operating
Fund. Reserve Fund, and Capital Fund . Discussion occurred concerning cash flow and percentage funding requirements for the Reserve Fund subject to NRS 116 were discussed.
There was a discussion about Board Agendas and communication with the Community. Positive comments about the front gate signage and the ArrowCreek View. In addition, many community members stated they like how the community looks and how the ACHOA staff is doing a great job maintaining the community. Many community members state that they like the Security staff and how friendly and helpful they are when asked questions. These are important amenities that the attending community members did not want to see any reductions in expenditures.
TIGHTER SKIN. NO NEEDLES. NO NUMBING. NO KIDDING.
TIGHTER SKIN. NO NEEDLES. NO NUMBING. NO KIDDING.
TIGHTER SKIN. NO NEEDLES. NO NUMBING. NO KIDDING.
As we age, our skin tells a story — one written in sagging, wrinkles, and hollowing. Starting around age 30, the body loses roughly 1% of its collagen each year. Old collagen and elastin accumulate in the deeper dermis while fibroblasts — the cells responsible for producing new collagen — slow down. Fat pads diminish, and even bone structure subtly recedes. The result? The sagging and laxity so many patients want to address.
Dr. Billie Casse is excited to offer a solution: DENSITY by Jeisys, here from Korea — a next-generation, FDA-cleared dual radiofrequency device that treats the full dermal layer, from the papillary to the reticular dermis. What sets DENSITY apart is its unique combination of sequential monopolar and bipolar RF energy delivered. in a single pulse. Bipolar RF targets the superficial dermal layer for that immediate cinching and tightening effect, while monopolar RF penetrates deeper to trigger long-term collagen remodeling. The result is up to five times more collagen stimulation than traditional RF devices.
"It's unlike any other device out there," says Dr. Casse. "We can actually treat the entire dermal layer and create more collagen and elastin. Patients just love it!"
The treatment is comfortable — thanks to five adjustable levels of cryogen cooling integrated into every pulse — and requires zero downtime. Patients often notice an immediate tightening effect, with full results continuing to develop over three to five months as new collagen is synthesized. DENSITY is safe for all skin types and skin colors.
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TheSheepAreBack
300 hungry sheep are ready to do their part to keep the community safe constant movement creates limited droppings.
On a nearly cloudless warm spring afternoon nearly 300 sheep battle for the limited shade created by the sage and rabbit brush on the hillside above the southwest edge of ArrowCreek.
Around this same time their leaders, two Shepherds take this time to make sure adequate water is available and begin scouting the next location for their workers, the sheep.
Their trail is unmistakable as their path has taken them from the Carson Valley along the west edge of Carson City, through King’s Canyon, above Washoe Valley and finally to spend most of their summer reducing wildfire fuel above the valley before making the journey south again.
Before reaching the flock, you can quickly see history of their movement. They consume the specific vegetation of cheatgrass. Their
The third characters in this ancient act are the dogs. Three Australian Shepherds work the flock to triangulate with the Shepherds’ orders. They gracefully move the flock in the intended direction with not one valuable head being left behind the potential victim of the environment.
While there is safety in numbers, danger lurks in the form of hungry coyotes, the occasional mountain lion or even domestic dogs – all which can quickly reduce their numbers.
But when the sun casts its beams across the valley and the flock rises for another day on the job, everyone wins. The winter’s bounty awaits and 300 hungry sheep are ready to do their part to keep the community safe.
general manager report
Greetings Homeowners!
By the time you read this our 2026 road and pathway maintenance and reconstruction project should be well underway. The HOA will provide homeowners with a detailed schedule of the road work and updates will be given if there are significant changes.
The work will be completed in three phases. The first phase involves sealing cracks in the pavement, asphalt patching, lowering utilities in the street and concrete curb repairs. There will be minimal impact to drivers as crews will direct traffic around the work without lengthy delays.
In the second phase a surface treatment (slurry and fog seal) will be applied to the following streets: Masters to the southern end of Mormon Tea, Rabbit Brush, Oak Grass, Arctic Willow, Salt Brush, Harbottle, Zoeller, Winged Foot, Muirfield, Indigo Run, Cedar Trace and River Birch. Please be aware if your neighborhood is scheduled to receive a fog or slurry seal you may not be able to drive on your street for that day from 7am - 6pm. Under normal conditions streets may be re-opened 4 to 6 hours after sealing is complete, however it depends on the weather. Please plan accordingly.
The paving contractor will make every effort to open the roads as soon as possible and will also place door hangers 24-48 hours in advance of the road work to alert residents of road closures in their neighborhood.
The third and final phase is full street reconstruction on: Palmer Pointe, Iron Eagle, Old Coach, Forest View Lane and Court, White
Mountain, Rue St. Tropez, Rue D’ Flore, Feather Stone, Renegade, Trail Blazer, Story Teller, and Grey Hawk. During this phase, the existing pavement will be removed and replaced, and vehicles will need to drive on a gravel base for a short period of time during the construction. Driveways will remain accessible, but please expect some delays during the paving and plan accordingly. The contractor will work with residents to minimize disruptions.
We anticipate all work to be completed by September. We ask that all homeowners please take note if road work is scheduled in your neighborhood, and plan for the days you will be affected. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this necessary road work. Please allow a few more minutes to get to your destination as you may be required to take a detour or briefly stop due to lane closures. Thank you for your patience during this time and please use extra caution, and take it slow in the cone zone.
best wishes leda
The ArrowCreek community thanks Leda Brabant for twelve years of dedicated service helping to keep our families safe and secure through fires, emergencies, special events, and everyday concerns. You are like family to many of us, and we will miss you. Best wishes in your future endeavors.
SummerOlympics
By Austin , Marce Herz middle school student
The Olympics have been such a famous event for a long time and every few years, a new Olympic sport is added. New Olympic sports mean new opportunities for people to show passion for their sport.
Future Summer Olympic sports that will be added include Flag Football, Squash, Cricket, Lacrosse, and Baseball/Softball. Flag Football is a version of football except there is no tackling, and you end the play by pulling a belt strap wrapped around the opponent’s waist. Squash is a sport where you hit a ball at a wall with a racket and you must try
Some future Winter Olympic sports are Ice Climbing, 3v3 Ice Hockey, and Synchronized Skating. Ice Climbing is where you climb an artificial ice tower and you win by how fast you get up and the way you do it. 3v3 Ice Hockey is where there are people on ice with long sticks that curve at the end and you win by hitting a thick black circle into a goal. Synchronized skating is where there are multiple people on a skating rink doing dances and movements together, you win by getting the best score and doing the best performances.
Although there are many sports being added, there
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ArrowCreek interest groups
BOOK CLUB II
Charlotte Curtis charcurtisedd@aol.com
Bridge social
Betsy Burgess betsyhburgess@gmail.com
Chefs club
Portia Corlin portiacorlin@gmail.com
Mary Enright enright5mom@gmail.com
Crafters
Mary Steele marysteele6239@att.net
cycling club
Jeff Foster jeff-foster@sbcglobal.net
hand, knee & foot club
Carol Uhlan 775.852.6638
Lenore Lemon 760.914.2911
mah jongg
Donna Branson renobransons@yahoo.com
MASTERMINDS
Jessica Hartwig jessica@livinvision.net
men's tennis
Don McConnell dfmcconnell67@gmail.com motorcycle
Thomas Wroblewski tomwro@sbcglobal.net
pickleball
Mary Ann Gaebe jimgaebe@charter.net www.acpc.clubexpress.com
ping pong
Gray Wright gray.wright@outlook.com
retired thinkers club
Gray Wright gray.wright@outlook.com
scale models
Hawley MacLean hawley@hmaclean.com
skiing
Kelly Young keyoung@pacbell.net
snow shoeing
We're looking for a Group Leader!
wine lovers
Terry Brodt terrybrodt@comcast.net
women's tennis
Nancy Aston cmgreno2@gmail.com
socials & events
arrowcreek wine lovers & liberty dogs
The ArrowCreek Wine Lovers, the largest social group in ArrowCreek, hosted their first gathering of 2026 on May 16 at the home of Katrina and Alan Bader. The evening brought together community members for a meaningful fundraiser benefiting the Northern Nevada Veterans Alliance (NNVA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans throughout the region. Guests also participated in a heartfelt Armed Forces Day tribute honoring all who have served our country, while a special appearance by Liberty Dogs added inspiration and purpose to the celebration.
Liberty Dogs, a Nevada-based nonprofit located in Damonte Ranch, trains and places service dogs with U.S. military veterans living with PTSD and physical disabilities — entirely at no cost to the veteran. Established by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, Liberty Dogs was created to honor and support two groups especially close to the founders’ hearts: disabled military veterans and loyal canine companions.
The organization’s 27-acre Reno campus includes temporary housing where veterans stay on-site for two weeks to bond and train with their service dogs. Participants also receive ongoing education and wellness programs designed to promote long-term health, confidence, and independence. Before entering advanced service training, the dogs are socialized and raised by local families and volunteers for their first 12 to 18 months, helping prepare them for their future roles assisting veterans in need.
NNVA Board--Chris Buescher, Mark Bailey and Mike Hudson. Liberty Dog staff. Katrina and Alan Bader and 3 Liberty Dogs.
Master Esthetician
arrowcreek chefs club explores southern cuisine
The ArrowCreek Chefs Club welcomed summer with an outdoor garden party at the home of residents Karyn and Mark Grow. The Southern Cuisine sported an emphasis on treats from New Orleans. The appetizers included multiple flavors of beignets,
bourbon meatballs, assorted shrimp and seafood dishes, and herb and cheese biscuits. Deserts included pecan rum cake and several pecan pies.
However, the culinary stars of the evening were the main courses and side dishes. More than 40 residents feasted on shrimp and grits, chicken creole, jambalaya, gumbo, pulled pork and BBQ ribs. Main courses were paired with baked beans, corn bread, collard greens, Southern coleslaw, candied sweet potatoes, and multiple mac and cheeses enriched with creams and seafood. Which wines paired best with which foods? There was serious discussion, lots of less serious testing, and no final answers.
Sampling the Big Easy
From left, Emma McKay and Debra Wurzel, with Piper in the foreground
The ArrowCreek Chefs Club offers a host of activities to residents. Members get together once a month, usually on the second Thursday, at a resident's home or at the Residents' Center. In addition, smaller groups test area restaurants and organize progressive dinners where residents move between ArrowCreek homes for each course of the meal.
The Chefs Club is open to all ArrowCreek residents. For more information contact Portia Corlin at portiacorlin@gmail.com or Mary Enright at enright5mom@gmail.com
The Social Committee and the Communications Committee would like to thank Greg Newman for all his years of support attending ACHOA functions, taking photos of events and for ACV covers and providing knowledgeable input, interesting articles and specific guidance for the ArrowCreek branding experience.
Chefs Club members enjoying the beautiful spring day
Resident Fattin Wekselman samples the Southern fare
july 4th cart parade winners
Photos of the winners of the Fourth of July Cart Parade will be featured in our Sep/Oct ArrowCreek View since it is unfortunately occurring much later than our deadlines to make the Jul/Aug issue! Photos of everyone enjoying ice cream and children enjoying bounce houses at the Residents’ Center after the parade will also be shared.
arrowcreek calendar save the date
Mondays Mah-Jongg 3 - 5pm
3rd Wednesday of the Month Wine Lovers Club
Mondays & Thursdays
Barre Blitz 9 - 10am Thursdays
Social Bridge 3 - 5pm
2nd Thursday of the Month Chefs Club
Fridays
Hand, Knee & Foot Club 1 - 5pm Join Us! july
3 Independence Day, ASN office closed
4 250th Birthday of USA – Golf Cart Parade with activities for children and Ice Cream truck.
8 ADRC Meeting, 10am
14 Executive Session/Hearing Mtng, 5 - 6pm via Zoom
31 ADRC Submittal Deadline for July Mtng august
11 Board Meeting, 6pm @ The Residents' Center and via Zoom
12 ADRC Meeting, 10am
28 ADRC Submittal Deadline for Sept Mtng september
7 Labor Day, ASN office closed
9 ADRC Meeting, 10am
15 Executive Session/Hearing Mtng, 5 - 6pm via Zoom
*The above meeting schedule may be subject to change and may be modified at any time.
calendar key
adrC Architectural Design Review Committee (closed meeting). Held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Deadline to submit is the 1st Wednesday of each month.
aSN Associa Sierra North
board meeting Regular meeting of the board of directors. Homeowners welcome. Owner forum at the beginning of each meeting. Executive Sessions may be held prior to each regular board meeting. Meeting dates may be subject to change.
Executive Session Meeting of the board of directors to discuss delinquencies, legal issues and CC&R violations. (Closed meeting.)
town hall Informal gathering with owners and board for open general discussion about items of concern.
(No action is taken at meeting.)
Dressage
the art of dancing with horses by Loye Jaeger
On a sun laden day in the year 430 BCE, Senator and General Xenophon of Ancient Greece gazed upon his herd of cavalry horses running in their pasture. It was at this time he devised a method of training that would change mere horse charging into a living weapon to be used in battle. This method involved controlling a horse not by reining alone but by seat and leg, thereby freeing up his soldiers’ arms to fight more effectively with sword and spear.
About 100 years later, Alexander III of Macedon, Greece (better known as
“Alexander The Great”) enhanced the control of the war horse, as he was acutely aware of horse psychology and response. Alexander also refined a horse movement, the piaffe, which essentially means for a horse to “trot in place.” Before battle, the horses would become extremely agitated. It was Alexander who instructed his troops to tie the horses between the trees and let them work off their anxiety by trotting in place.
It was during the Renaissance during the 16th and 17th Century that this military riding became an art form. Horses were expensive and highly sought after by the royals and wealthy people. In addition to the piaffe, other movements began to be
added such Pirouette and the Aires above ground, and passage, which was used by Royals when riding through a village in victory.
Leading the development of this new art form was France, who coined the term Dressage, meaning training. The
French along with several other European countries established schools focused on developing and teaching Dressage such as the Cadre Noir in Saumur, France and the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria.
Modern Day Dressage still maintains the exact principle of those created in the
16th and 17th century. In essence, it is to train a horse humanely by using his “natural athletic ability, flexibility, and willingness resulting in a harmonious balanced partnership” to perform precise movements by using the rider’s seat and legs.
security contact info
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at the Gatehouse if you need assistance or notice any suspicious circumstances. If you have not logged into the QuickPass system and need your username and password, please contact Leda at the gatehouse or email her at acsecure@msn.com for this information.
doordash couldn't get through because the closed gate:
Have the driver go through the guest lane at the gate. They will need to use the call box by pressing the A–Z button and scrolling to “Security.” Once they press “Call,” Security will be able to open the gate for them.
my party will last beyond the time the gate closes for the evening:
Please notify Security of any parties that require the gates to remain open past 8:00 PM. We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice so we can arrange to hold the gates open and notify staff of the event.
My guest is at the call box and the gate is closed. What should they do?
Have your guest use the A–Z buttons on the call box and scroll down to “Security.” This will call the gatehouse, and we can open the gate for them. If they are trying to contact you directly, they should scroll to your last name. The system will call your phone, and when answering, simply press and hold nine until you hear a beep. Releasing too soon may cause the call to disconnect automatically.
wildlife issues
ArrowCreek is one of many communities located in a “Wilderness Urban Interface” area and, as such, residents may more frequently experience problems with animals, reptiles and insects in or near their homes or property. Residents are responsible for any issue regarding wild animal/snakes etc., on their property. Security staff will assist by giving residents the correct phone number of the agency that may be able to assist them.
Can I use my personal cell phone instead of the call box to gain access? No. The gate system is designed to operate through the call boxes. The only alternative would be for Security to come out and manually open the gate.
I am a new resident and have an inside gate remote. How do I use it?
When using an inside gate remote, point it toward the back side of the call box. You will hear a beep when the signal is received, and the gate will begin to open. Please do not pull too close to the gate, as it needs adequate space to open properly.
The gate will not open when I push my remote. Can I force it open? Absolutely not. Please do not attempt to force the gate open. Doing so can damage components inside the motor box, and repairs can cost $5,000 or more.
If your remote or gate is not working, please contact Security for immediate assistance at 775.850.4450.
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◄ Phil and Shari Scott hiking up to Tigers Nest in Bhutan.
