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In Loving Memory
In Loving Memory of Jeff “Big Jeff” Torres
On Tuesday, June 9th, the staff of the Stonebridge Stonebridge Ranch children, many of whom called Ranch Community Association (SRCA) unexpectedly him “Big Jeff.” At our Beach Club pool parties, it was lost a valuable team member, Jeff Torres. Jeff always his job to hold the limbo pole and to judge the passed away in McKinney, TX from a medical tug-of-war contests and bouncy ball races hosted on cause unrelated to COVID-19, and he will be the sand volleyball courts. greatly missed. He was hired in 2012 by CMA, our Beyond his focus ensuring summer fun at the professional management company, and he faithfully pools, Jeff took great joy in making sure every familyserved the residents of Stonebridge Ranch for over friendly event was as magical as possible. He did eight years. not grumble at the workload required to decorate
In his role our largest annual as Maintenance events such as Meet Assistant, Jeff ’s skills the Easter Bunny, as a ‘jack-of-all-trades’ the Halloween handyman proved Spooktacular, or useful in multiple the Tree Lighting areas of common Ceremony each area upkeep. In this December. In fact, he regard, we simply was quite happy to cannot calculate his apply his mechanical impact. In one of his skills to fix miniscule first years on staff, broken parts on he was tasked with motorized decorations. the immense job of He equally enjoyed manually repainting installing largewhite wooden stop scale ornaments and sign poles throughout characters to provide the community. the greatest visual Though the City of As seen in this photo, Maintenance Assistant Jeff Torres looked on impact. As part of McKinney is now with joy as countless Stonebridge Ranch kids made special memories the team which erects methodically replacing at our pools and SRCA social events. He will be greatly missed. the annual holiday the iconic SBR poles tree in front of the with safer breakaway metal stop signs, for years Jeff ’s association office, he helped inspire many “oohs” and handiwork could be seen on countless street corners “aahs” from residents young and old when the tree throughout our 5,000+ acres. was lit each year.
Jeff ’s greatest contributions were felt at our SRCA To everyone in our community who benefitted pools and at events big and small across our social from knowing Big Jeff personally or from the result calendar. When he was hired, he brought over thirty of all his hard work on our behalf, we express our years of pool maintenance experience to SRCA. He deepest condolences. For many, this summer’s pool took great pride in maintaining the water and correct season just won’t feel “right.” Families who frequent chemicals at the Aquatic Center and Beach Club, the Beach Club or Aquatic Center every year are sure and he worked closely with our lifeguard partners to to miss his big laugh and seeing him walk barefoot keep everyone safe. Each summer, he worked every on the hot cement sidewalks under the Texas sun. weekend and was a regular fixture in the lives of many Goodbye, Big Jeff. We miss you! ◀
Curb Appeal Corner
Think back to when you first purchased your home in Stonebridge Ranch. One thing that may have attracted you is the look and feel of our villages. A pleasing aesthetic is made possible by widespread adherence to our association’s design and compliance guidelines, for which we are collectively responsibile. Over the next few months here in Curb Appeal Corner, we’ll explore the areas where we most often see curb appeal issues in our community. We’ll provide tips regarding how to protect your own home’s curb appeal and prevent violations on your association account. In this edition, we want to help you better understand how the basic compliance process works.
Inspection Schedules
Our professional compliance team members visit all 70+ villages every two weeks on a rotating schedule to conduct exterior property inspections.
Team members follow the City’s scheduled trash days. They do not inspect your village on your trash day.
Team members follow a number of best practices when conducting a village inspection. They travel in a vehicle marked with the SBR logo during business hours. They do not exit their vehicles to approach your home. They inspect the home exterior as visible from property line to property line from the street view.
Violation Notices
If a compliance team member views a curb appeal issue at your property, you will receive a mailed postcard notice and the notice will be posted to your online account at https://cma.cincwebaxis.com/.
If you have any questions or concerns whatsoever regarding the postcard, please do not hesitate to contact the association office at 214.733.5800 or srca@cmamanagement.com. Our compliance team members are here to help you understand SRCA guidelines and your options. If the violation is corrected before the next inspection 14 days later, the violation will be closed at that time and no further action is needed.
For You We want you to know that the Compliance Team is here to address your concerns Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each staff member trains to become an expert in understanding the community’s guidelines and operational procedures. Please consider the staff your go-to resource to maintain your curb appeal according to your association’s covenants and policies.
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July 2020 Social Scene
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DISCLAIMER: To the best of our knowledge at the time this issue went to print, we will be able to host the following outdoor events in July as outlined here.
Due to print lead times, circumstances can change. Some events noted here may need to be postponed or cancelled, and/or event details may need to be updated. Further, residents attend SRCA social events at their own risk. On the date of each event listed below, if face mask coverings and social distancing of six feet (6’) are still being recommended by state and health authorities, we will recommend (by not require) such measures for the safety of our crowds.
As always, stay tuned to our other official SRCA communication channels for more timely updates regarding SRCA social events. These include the homepage and online event calendar at www.stonebridgeranch.com, SRCA E-News blasts, SRBA Broadcast Texts, and/or our new official Facebook group. (You can find information about each of these communication channels at www.stonebridgeranch. com--your go-to resource to learn about all things Stonebridge Ranch!)
Concert on the Circle
Friday, July 3
7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Circle Drive 6201 Virginia Parkway We hope you will be able to join us in celebration of July 4th for the first session of our July 2020 Concert on the Circle series! The Social Committee has planned an exciting event featuring the Mars Hill Band (www. marshillband.com), one of DFW’s top party bands. Due to their great performances and ability to connect with our crowds, they have been our musical guest at Stonebridge Ranch Day three different times. You can expect a great show fit for all ages—they perform a diverse play list of family-friendly songs. Be sure to grab your folding chairs or a blanket, bring a picnic basket and BYOB, and join your family and neighbors for an evening of down-home fun and partyatmosphere excitement! Note that glass containers and smoking are prohibited in the event area.
Concert on the Circle
Friday, July 10
8 to 10 p.m., Circle Drive 6201 Virginia Parkway For the second session of our July 2020 Concert on the Circle series, our host band will be J.D. Monson and the Sundown Band. Whether J.D. is opening a show for George Strait or protecting the community as a sworn
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Adult Pool Party
Friday, July 17
8:30 to 11 p.m., Aquatic Center 7501 Coronado Parkway What a great way to spend a Friday evening socializing with adult neighbors! This evening pool party is for Stonebridge Ranch residents age 21+ only. Come join us for a cool night swim—the pool will be lit. We will also have a DJ on hand so you can request songs. Be sure to bring your valid form of Stonebridge Ranch ID to enter. This event is BOYB, but remember, we do not permit glass containers of any kind. Pack your drinks in shatterproof containers, and feel free to bring a cooler with your favorite pool-side snacks. Smoking is also prohibited.
Concert on the Circle
Saturday, July 18
8 to 10 p.m., Circle Drive 6201 Virginia Parkway For the third session of our July 2020 Concert on the Circle series, put on your cowboy hat and boots for a
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Saturday, July 18
8:30 to 10 a.m., Circle Drive 6201 Virginia Parkway The theme of this outdoor event? “A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent!” We will provide coffee and individually wrapped burritos and sweet treats on the porch of the association office until supplies run out. (If you like hot sauce on your burritos,
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Wine Tasting
Monday, July 20
7 to 9 p.m., Beach Club 6201 Virginia Parkway You may have heard that red wine pairs well with beef and white wine pairs well with seafood. But do we really understand why? While wine selection for most of us is a matter of personal taste, basic wine and food pairing guidelines can complement and enhance your food experience, whether you prefer savory or sweet. Join us for an enjoyable evening with your neighbors. Together we will explore the flavor profiles of basic wine varietals and learn about food matches. Wine samples and light snacks will be provided after a brief presentation.
This event has a headcount capacity of 150. It is free and for adult Stonebridge Ranch residents age 21+ only. (Non-resident guests will not be permitted.) Hurry to register online at https://wine-tastingjuly-2020.eventbrite.com. We anticipate that spaces will fill up quickly. To gain entrance to the event, you will need your Eventbrite ticket (print it off from your confirmation email or show it on your smartphone) + your photo ID to show you are age 21+.
If you register and realize you cannot attend after all, please cancel your ticket reservation as soon as possible. You can do so through the ticket confirmation email you receive from Eventbrite (click the ‘View and Manage your order online link’ under ‘Order Summary’) or by emailing Dave Wiest at dwiest@cmamanagement.com.
If we reach capacity and you are unable to register for tickets here, you can join the waitlist. To do so, email your names (up to 2 people), home address, and phone number to Dave Wiest at dwiest@ cmamanagement.com. If spots become available, we will contact people on the waitlist first-come, firstserve until we reach capacity.
Cardboard Boat Races
POSTPONED TO AUGUST 15TH
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beach & Tennis Club 6201 Virginia Parkway In the June issue of Stonebridge Ranch News, we noted a July date for our annual Cardboard Boat Races. Please note the revised date above—this event has been tentatively postponed to August 15th.
Grab your refrigerator boxes and your duct tape – cardboard boat races are coming to the Beach Club! We are challenging teams (of 1, 2, or 4 people) to get creative and construct a boat, raft, or floating watercraft entirely of cardboard to race across the Beach Club lagoon. Winners will be called in the following categories: Design/ Creativity, Team Spirit, Speed, and Titanic (for the best of those who do not make it all the way across the finish line). On the day of the event, check-in will begin at 10:30 a.m. and races will begin at 11 a.m.
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may not be enclosed. Costumes are encouraged to enhance your theme. NOTE: every crew member must wear a life jacket. We will provide life jackets, but if you have your own, please bring them since our supply is limited. You must provide your own paddles. Paddles may be made of permitted materials, or you may use your hands or plastic/purchased paddles. Boats constructed with non-permitted materials will be disqualified.
PERMITTED MATERIALS: Corrugated cardboard and cardboard boxes (i.e. from grocery stores or delivery packages), cardboard “blocks” (i.e. from furniture store packaging), cardboard tubes (i.e. from carpet/linoleum stores), duct or masking tape, liquid nails construction adhesive, latex paint, varnish or polyurethane.
NOT PERMITTED Pre-coated or pre-treated cardboard, plastic or plastic sheathing, wood, Styrofoam, metal, Sonotubes (used in construction/concrete forms), silicone, wax, tar, caulking compounds or two-part mixed adhesives, staples, clamps, fiberglass, glass, nails, screws, or sharp objects.
DESIGN TIPS: Set your team goal—are you going for design, speed, or looks? Next, sketch your boat plan. Note that flat-bottom, sit-to-paddle cardboard boats are the easiest to maneuver. Rudders help keep you straight but make turning difficult and add complexity to your design. Long boats go fast but are harder to turn. You may have more difficulty keeping a short boat headed in a straight path. A recommended size for your boat is 8 to 12 feet long and 18 inches high. Only Stonebridge Ranch residents with ID may participate in the race. Teams may consist of 1, 2, or 4 people. Cheering spectators are welcome! (We anticipate we’ll be able to permit guests into the Beach Club per the standard guest policy IF we are back to 100% capacity as permitted by state guidelines.)
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Did you know? This July is the 31st anniversary of the incorporation of the Stonebridge Ranch Community Association (SRCA). Hooray! What a milestone! To ensure we can ‘beat the heat,’ the Social Committee has scheduled our annual Stonebridge Ranch Day celebrations for later this year on Saturday, Sept. 19. Stay tuned for more details regarding one of our favorite annual parties. For now, what better way to celebrate our community’s birthday than entering a submission in the Spirit of Stonebridge Ranch photo contest hosted by our Communications Committee? The winning photo will grace the cover of the October issue of Stonebridge Ranch News! For contest details, see www.stonebridgeranch.com/communicationscommittee/. We’d love to see your entry! What does the ‘Spirit of Stonebridge’ mean to you?
