Larry Girven, Treasurer larrygirven@mysweetgrass.net
Cathy Winsor, Director at Large cathywinsor@mysweetgrass.net
Professional Care with a Personal Touch
Are you passionate about fostering community spirit & creating memorable experiences for your neighbors?
The Sweetgrass Social Committee
NEEDS YOU! NEEDS YOU!
Working in conjunction with the Lifestyle Director, the Social Committee provides leadership, input, recommendations, and logistical support for a wide variety of community events. Serving on the committee is a meaningful way to contribute to the vibrancy of our neighborhood while connecting with fellow residents.
IDEAL CANDIDATES ARE: IDEAL CANDIDATES ARE:
Enthusiastic and positive
Creative
Team-oriented
Reliable and committed
Organized
Outgoing and approachable
Problem-solvers
Community-minded
Hands-on and active
If you are interested in volunteering for the Social Committee, please submit your application at the Lakehouse. Your involvement will help shape the future of our community—thank you for considering this opportunity to serve.
October 3: Lakehouse Live: Nightbird at the Lakehouse from 6-8p
October 7: Good Health with Memorial Hermann in Bluebell from 11:30a-12:30p
October 10: Oktoberfest in the Ballroom from 6-8p
October 13: Joint Health Clinic in Learning Center from 1-3:30p
October 14: Mobile Munchies in the Parking Lot from 11a-2p
October 17: Sweetgrass Market Day in the Bluebell from 9a-12p
October 18: Community-Wide Garage Sale from 8a-12p
October 23: Hearing Screenings w/ Dr. Momin in Wellness from 10a-12p
October 29: Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour at Dog Park from 3-5p
October 30: Mobile Munchies in the Parking Lot from 11a-2p
October 31: Ghouls & Goblins Halloween Party in the Ballroom from 6-8p
Profiles in Our Community INTERNATIOAL HOTELIER TO RETIREMENT IN
Interview with SAM BHADHA | by CYRUS BHARUCHA
CB: What brought you to Del Webb?
SAM: After 40 years in hospitality, I retired in 2013. Then I came here to Houston, as my parents were living in Sugarland with my sister and her family. I looked around and saw Del Webb and its facilities, which fitted my lifestyle, so I bought the plot and had my house built here. I learnt to play bridge, pickleball and love the gym. My neighbors and friends are phenomenal!
CB: Where were you born and brought up?
SAM: I was born in Bombay (India) to a middle-class family. I played cricket on the street where the wicket was a fire hydrant. I was educated at St. Xavier’s High School, a Jesuit school. First 2 years at St. Xavier’s College and then went on to my electrical engineering degree, after that went on to do my MBA.
CB: It’s a big jump from engineering to hotels, so how did you get into hotels?
SAM: Basically, I hated engineering. While I was doing my MBA, I saw an ad for a hotel group, the Taj Hotels, which is the premier group in India, for management trainees. There were 36,000 applications for 12 positions, so I was lucky to get one of them. I knew nothing
about hotels. In fact, it was my dream to one day go to the Taj and have a cup of coffee when I grew up.
CB: In India, there are a lot of religions and communities. Which one do you belong to?
SAM: I belong to the smallest of all. We are Zoroastrians, we are called Parsees because we originally came from Pars in Persia. We are followers of the prophet Zarathustra and our mantra is “Good words, good thoughts and good deeds”.
CB: Isn’t the Taj group owned by a Parsee family?
SAM: Yes, that’s true, the Tata family. Even though we are the smallest community in India, the Tata group is the largest with over 25 companies. In fact, they say if you come to India, “You come on Air India (Tata Airlines), you travel in a Tata bus, stay and eat in a Tata hotel, sleep in Tata sheets and wash with Tata soap and towels”. The other top families are the Godrej and Wadia families, who are all top industrialists and landowners.
CB: After training, what did you do?
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SAM: After 3 years, I was promoted to Resident Manager, which is like the deputy General Manager of the Taj Hotel in Bombay.
CB: How did you get the job in New York?
SAM: Well, that was interesting. When I was at the Taj, I was bowled over by the receptionist, Skaila Setna, and we got married and went to New York for our honeymoon. We were staying at the Inter-Continental, which is across the street from where the Lexington Hotel is located and the Taj management was negotiating to buy it. We went over to eat at the coffee shop and there in the lobby, I met the VP of Taj hotels, who told me I should meet the big boss, who was staying at the Marilyn Monroe - Joe DiMaggio suite (1806). So, being a great Monroe fan, I went up not knowing what to expect. There, I met Mr. Kerkar, the MD, and he offered me the job of general manager of the Lexington hotel.
CB: Was it a big culture shock to come to NYC?
SAM: Oh, sure. In India, because of the Taj name, you can get anything done. But here no one knew us and with the Indian government restrictions on money not coming out of India, I had to generate every penny over here. No one knew us. I was the only person from the Taj; it was total depression, so to overcome that feeling, I started running in the mornings as therapy. Then I went to the Indian community, and we started to grow from there. The first year we lost a million dollars, but then in 8 years we made a profit of $15M. That money we put into upgrading the hotel, which then brought in a new clientele.
CB: Now, how did you get to London?
SAM: The Tata group decided to buy the St. James Court Hotel in London. This was Queen Victoria’s guest house for VIPS, who were not royals, but it was now run down, so the Taj shut the place down for 3 years and made it into a luxury hotel. I was asked to go over and run it. I lived in the hotel, which had lovely apartments and rooms, so I lived in one of the apartments.
CB: How did the family adjust to England?
SAM: They loved it and the 2 girls went to school there. My elder daughter went to a great boarding school for girls called Roedean and my other daughter went to Hill House.
CB: What was the biggest event at the hotel?
SAM: That was very special, the President of India stayed with us and wanted to give the Queen and the royal family a banquet, so
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they asked us to cater for it. It also included the full cabinet along with Margaret Thatcher. This was a massive undertaking. It took us 6 months to prepare for it, training the staff, getting new kitchen equipment, bringing in Indian fruits, doing up the banquet hall in an Indian style and hiring a new chef.
CB: Did you have a chance to chat to the Queen?
SAM: Not really, I welcomed her and exchanged some pleasantries, but I got a chance to talk to Princess Diana. Prince Charles was very impressed and, within a month, got a call from Prince Charles’ office to say he was throwing a party for the Aga Khan (head of the Muslim Ismaili community), and he wanted us to cater this dinner. That put us on the map.
CB: You must have met a lot of famous people, so who impressed you most?
SAM: That’s easy, Nelson Mandela, what a humble and gracious person. He would not sit down in his suit till I sat down, and we talked for a long time. Then we also had the Tennis Association stay with us during Wimbledon, which gave me a chance to meet Pete Sampras, Agassi, and Jim Courier. We had all the Bollywood stars staying with us, plus all the Bond stars, Sean Connery, Roger Moore, amongst others.
CB: When did you come back to the USA?
SAM: I came back at the end of 1996 as the Taj group had hotels in Washington, DC, Chicago and Boston. Now I am Executive VP and have to travel a lot all over the East Coast. But within 2 years, the new Managing Director wanted to sell all the overseas properties except the St James in London, so I had to decide what to do next. Lucky for me, the Lexington was bought over by Goldman Sachs, and they gave it to Highgate Holdings to manage, and in turn, I was given the job as EVP to run their hotels. So, I managed about 15,000 rooms or 12 hotels all over the US.
CB: What did your daughters do at this stage?
SAM: They first went to boarding schools, and my elder daughter, Benaifer, graduated from Columbia and has a double master’s, so now
she is a psychiatrist, and the younger one, Shanaiya, is in the fashion industry.
CB: Do you have any grandchildren?
SAM: Yes, my younger daughter has a boy who is the joy of my life. We have a FaceTime call every week. She is now expecting another child later this year.
CB: How do you keep fit?
SAM: I go to the gym every day for 45 minutes. I used to run marathons in New York and London. My last race was in 1999 after I had a kidney removed due to cancer in May of ’99, and then ran the marathon in November. I ran 14 marathons, but the NY ones are the best as the crowd here really carries you all the way.
CB: How is your day spent here?
SAM: I get up at about 3:30 AM, do some stretching, watch CNBC, go to the gym, play bridge on certain days, do some day-trading, watch my favorite movies, cook a little, and then go to bed by 7 PM.
CB: Did you cook before you came here?
SAM: Not at all, but I’ve learned to cook now, thanks to Food Network. I am a foodie and love to go to Michelin-starred restaurants. I’ve toured all over France, Austria and Germany with the family, eating at the best places. Even today, I take the family to dine in new places in New Jersey and NYC. Opera and museums are not for me. I am a materialist -food and money (he laughed aloud)!
CB: I know you are a big film fan. If you were to be locked in a room for a month, which five films would you take with you?
SAM: Yes, movies are my escape. First, without doubt, The Godfather - you know Yale teaches a course on Godfather, leadership, family values, and Italian culture. I have seen it over 100 times. Two, Rocky. I love Rocky the underdog. Then, you have to have a WesternMagnificent Seven. Every character is so cool and different. Four is anticlimactic. The Devil Wears Prada, I have seen it 50 times. I love fashion. The last one is a tie. Dirty Harry and Wall Street - there is a bit of Gordon Gekko in everyone. “Greed is good”.
CB: Thank you, Sam.
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All That Jazz
By Cyrus Bharucha
On Sunday September 7th, Thats Entertainment produced and presented Bob Wazel and the Bayou City All Stars in the Lakehouse ballroom. Over one hundred members, friends and family came to the show which was performed by world class musicians covering the length and breadth of the history of Jazz. The band was led by our own Dr. Bob Wazel who was recently inducted into what can be considered the Clarinet Hall of Fame as only the 63rd person to do so in one hundred years. The band covered Dixieland, swing and bebop and even had a singalong to "The saints go marching in.”
KEEPING UP WITH VACCINES
The Health & Wellness Committee, in partnership with CVS Health, hosted a successful 2025 Vaccine Clinic. A total of 41 residents received their vaccines during the event. The Committee extends sincere thanks to the CVS staff for providing onsite services with efficiency and care, ensuring the clinic ran smoothly from start to finish.
SHARK SIGHTING IN THE SKY!
This jaw-some cloud formation was captured by our resident, Arnold Knoche.
Monthly Landscaping Update
Cutting Back Summer Annuals
With summer blooms coming to an end, crews will be removing and cutting them back to make room for the new plantings.
Seasonal Color Installation
Fresh seasonal flowers will be planted the week of October 27th (weather permitting) to add vibrant color for the fall and winter season.
Fertilizing Younger Trees
Fertilizer will be applied to younger trees this month to strengthen root systems and promote healthy growth through the winter.
Irrigation Adjustments
Run times on the irrigation system will be reduced throughout October, as frequent rainfall this summer continues to lessen the need for supplemental watering.
Dr. Kyle D. McCrea & Dr. Mary George
Dr. McCrea has been creating healthy, beautiful smiles in Richmond/Rosenberg since 1994. Dr. McCrea and Dr. George are both graduates of and current Professors at the Herman Hospital based General Practice Residency Program for UTDS Houston. Their goal is to work with each patient to produce the best possible outcome based on that patient’s individual needs and desires.
Dr. Kyle D. McCrea and Dr. Victoria Vo
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Benefits of Power Walking
by CHERI BROUSSARD, member of Power Walking Class
The name alone implies “strength” and that is the goal for us in this class/club. Strengthening our bodies and minds with all the benefits of walking which provides all these benefits:
1st Cardio: Improves cardiovascular fitness by increasing and sustaining heartrate over a set period of time, enhancing heart health.
2nd Weight: Burns calories and maintains a caloric burn throughout the day.
3rd Mind: Enhances mood and alertness by releasing endorphins, reducing stress and boosting the immune system. Connects us for
camaraderie, encouragement and motivation.
4th Body: Strengthens bones and muscles while reducing blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Power Walking provides a host of benefits and can extend your lifespan. Begin slowly and build your weekly routine as you get stronger.
Join us on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM for an hour of workouts and friendships. You can do the class at whatever level you like. No registration is required and it’s FREE!
Needlecrafters Raffle
DW Sweetgrass Needlecrafters Annual Raf-
fle Ticket Sale
Tickets $3/each or two for $5
Ticket sales in learning Center at Lakehouse
• Fri 10/27, 9am-12pm
• Mon 10/20, 2:30-5:30 pm
• Thurs 10/23, 10am-1pm
• Tues 10/28, 9am-12pm
• Mon 11/3, 1pm-4pm
Drawings Tuesday 11/4 @1-2 pm, need not be present.
At time of ticket sales come buy your handmade gifts of Baby sets, Shawls, Afghans, Lap throws, Hats.
Traffic Safety Reminders
SWEETGRASS SAFETY COMMITTEE
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that human error is a factor in a staggering 94% of all crashes. The top 3 causes of accidents in Texas are speed, distracted driving and substance impaired driving.
For more than two decades, speeding has been involved in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. Speed also affects your safety even when you are driving at the speed limit but too fast for road conditions, such as during bad weather, when a road is under repair, or in an area at night that isn’t well lit.
Speeding is a type of aggressive driving behavior. Several factors have contributed to an overall rise in aggressive driving:
Traffic
Traffic congestion is one of the most frequently mentioned contributing factors to aggressive driving, such as speeding. Drivers may respond by using aggressive driving behaviors, including speeding, changing lanes frequently, or becoming angry at anyone who they believe impedes their progress.
Running Late
Some people drive aggressively because they have too much to do and are “running late” for work, their next meeting, lesson, doctor’s appointment or other appointment.
Anonymity
A motor vehicle insulates the driver from the world. Shielded from the outside environment, a driver can develop a sense of detachment, as if an observer of their surroundings, rather than a participant. This can lead to some people feeling less constrained in their behavior when they cannot be seen by others and/or when it is unlikely that they will ever again see those who witness their behavior.
Disregard for Others and For the Law
Most motorists rarely drive aggressively, and some never do. For others, episodes of aggressive driving are frequent, and for a small proportion of motorists it is their usual driving behavior. Try to be a “never do”.
Speeding behavior and aggressive drivers may not only affect the speeder—it can also affect other drivers, pedestrians, and bicy-
clists. Here are some tips when encountering speeders on the road:
• If you are in the left lane and someone wants to pass, move over and let them by.
• Give speeding drivers plenty of space. Speeding drivers may lose control of their vehicle more easily and put you or others at risk.
• Adjust your driving accordingly. Speeding is tied to aggressive driving. If a speeding driver is tailgating you or trying to engage you in risky driving, use judgment to safely steer your vehicle out of the way.
• Call the police if you believe a driver is following you or harassing you.
We can discuss the other top causes of car crashes at a later time, but in the meantime, here are three more safety tips or reminders:
• Keep a lookout for trick or treaters while driving in all neighborhoods this Halloween.
• Check out https://www.nhtsa.gov/ older-drivers/driving-safely-while-aging-gracefully
• Get ready for the first ever Sweetgrass Safety Expo in January 2026.
Information in above article is attributable to NHTSA and TXDOT.
GEORGE RANCH FRONTIER DAYS
Cruising Alaska
by GREG GIBSON
Alaska is one of our favorite destinations. In the past 40 years, we have been to Alaska five times with four cruises. The one trip that did not include a cruise was a photo safari into Lake Clark National Park where we spent a week photographing wildlife from our base at the Silver Salmon Creek Lodge.
There are plenty of cruise lines to choose from for an Alaska cruise. If the budget permits, choose a cruise-tour which includes Denali National Park and the interior of Alaska. I would also look for a cruise that includes Glacier Bay National Park. Cruise ship access to Glacier Bay National Park is restricted to six major cruise lines with a limit of two cruise ships per day. Holland America and Princess hold the majority of use days due to historical rights from being the longest tenured cruise lines in Alaska. Cruises that include Glacier
Bay National Park often sell out within days of being announced. Holland-America and Princess also own the premier lodging at Denali National Park. Some smaller ships and expedition cruises have special permits to enter Glacier Bay National Park
Small ships are great for an Alaska cruise because they can get into areas not accessible to the large cruise ships. One of favorite Alaska cruises was on Windstar. Specialty cruise lines UnCruise, Lindblad/National Geographic, and Hurtigruten offer expedition style cruises.
June to August are the peak months for Alaska cruises. These months have the best wildlife viewing. May and September are the shoulder season with fewer crowds and potentially lower prices. Weather is good, but many whales have migrated south by September. The peak months are also the best months to see whales.
My suggestions for an Alaska cruise:
• Book a cruise-tour to visit Denali National Park and other areas in the interior of Alaska. Fairbanks is usually included on a cruise-tour
• Budget for excursions. They tend to be expensive in Alaska.
• Travel in the peak season to get the most out of a trip to Alaska.
• Choose a cruise that includes Glacier Bay National Park. These itineraries will sell out fast. Holland-America and Princess are the preferred cruise lines for Glacier Bay National Park and cruisetours to Denali National Park.
• Choose a cruise that sails between Anchorage and Vancouver. Cruises from Anchorage sail from Whittier or Seward. I have found that sailing north to south is easier on the body.
• Spend a few days in Vancouver to visit the city and Victoria.
• Take a whale watching excursion. Juneau has the best opportunities to see whales.
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Darin Mielke
Windstar Cruise – 2018
Orca Bald Eagle
Alaska Railroad
Viking & Hurtigruten Ships at Seward - 2022
Denali
Chilkat River near Haines, Alaska
Hubbard Glacier
Skagway, Alaska
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Yappy Hour
Wednesday, October 29 | 3 PM th
Bring your pup to the Dog Park for trick-or-treating, playtime, and our Howl-o-ween Costume Contest!
Want to go all out? There's a special contest entry for pets and owners who dress alike or coordinate costumes! Bring your pup, your camera, and your Halloween spirit!
Free! Open to all residents! Free! Open to all residents!
Ghoulsgoblins&
Halloween party
OCTOBER 31ST FROM 6-8 PM
Get ready for a night of spooky fun and spirited dancing! Filled with music, costumes, and Halloween surprises. Come dressed in your most creative, glamorous, or ghoulish costume.
Want to reserve a table for 8? When you have confirmed those 7 Ghouls and Goblins for your table, log on to Activenet. One person will be required pay $120 for the table.
Tickets are $15 & Include lite snacks
Available at Front Desk & on Activenet! Spots are limited, grab yours before they vanish!
Trouble Hearing the TV or Loved Ones?
Get Professional Hearing Care Without Leaving Home
If you have noticed it is more difficult to follow conversations, hear the TV, or enjoy group events, you are not alone. Now you can get exper t hearing care in the comfor t of your home.
Why Choose Mobile Audiology?
• Private, professional care in your home. No travel or waiting rooms.
• Solutions tailored to you - In your home, addressing your hearing challenges.
• Better hearing aid fittings and better results - Dr. Momin fine tunes your hearing aids based on your needs and lifestyle.
• On going support from Dr. Momin Regular follow-ups and maintenance care.
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• Hearing
• Hearing aid programming and adjustments
• In-home follow-up care and maintenance
• Assistive listening devices
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CROSSWORD ANSWERS
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SUDOKU ANSWERS
Tina Latigo Rides to the Rescue
Directed by Sandy Barkerding
Tune into this old-fashioned radio play! The Old West comes to life as Tina Latigo and her French sidekick work to bring justice to women everywhere. However, the sound effects man hasn’t shown up for the play, so who will fill that role???
Doctor, Doctor
Directed by Dean Jones
If you thought looming cuts to Medicare were scary, wait until you see the inner workings of this medical office. The doctor dispenses medicine to one zany patient after the other while his underpaid receptionist gives her own medical opinion to anyone listening.
Sweetgrass Clubs and Groups
Hear More
What if you needed emergency hospitalization? Are you prepared?
Plan to attend the Hear More meeting in the Learning Center at the Lakehouse on Thursday, October 9 from 10 - 11 AM.
A hospital emergency is stressful for anyone—but if you have hearing loss, it can become even more overwhelming. Teri Wathen will walk you through practical steps to prepare before a hospital visit is ever needed. From communication strategies to must-have checklists, you’ll learn how to make sure your voice is heard, your needs are met, and you can focus on what matters most: your health. We can share what we have already tried and worked and what we need to work on for the future.
Daytrippers Club
Next Quarterly Meeting – October 14th at Lakehouse. We will announce Nov, Dec and Jan trips! Plan to attend at 9 AM or 10:30 AM.
Sat, Oct 18th Wings Over Houston. Check in at 8:30AM. Please remember to park near Pickleball Courts. We currently have a wait list.
Please email daytripperssg@gmail.com if you cannot make the trip and we will let you know if someone can fill your spot!
Sweetgrass Drama Club
Tickets go on sale, Monday, Oct. 13, for the Sweetgrass Drama Club’s fall production of two comedies on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 pm and Saturday, Nov. 15 at 3 pm.
“Tina Latigo Rides to the Rescue”, directed by Sandy Barkerding, takes us back to an old-fashioned radio play complete with villains and heroines. “Doctor, Doctor”, directed by Dean Jones, offers up an interesting mix of patients and staff.
You won’t want to miss this good time with laughs provided by your neighbors: Nancy Bravman, Dana Clark, Stella Cordova, Bill Hale, Dean Jones, Keith Kendrex, Ronna Levy, Jim Mullan, CeAnne Ochel, Karen Palacios, Diana Redman, Mary Jo Salvaggio, Raymond Sass, Trudy Schroedter, Ray Wathen, and Teri Wathen.
Tasty refreshments will be provided during intermission. Saturday’s matinee offers CART (Commu-
nication Access Realtime Translation). Tickets ($12) will be available via ActiveNet at mysweetgrass.net and at the front desk.
Mah Jongg
Open To All Residents! In the Activity Room on Wednesday evening (5:30-8:00 PM) is free play for all levels of experience. Please have your own National Mah Jongg League card or one may be purchased.
There are currently no dues. Table set-ups and sign-in starts at 5:30 P.M. Mah Jongg provides a great opportunity to socialize and make friends. We welcome new members and will assist those who need a refresher or want to learn how to play.
Contact information - Penny Chancey pchancey881@att.net
Dialogue and Learning Club
The Dialogue and Learning meeting for October will be on October 9 at 6:30. The subject is: The “Godfather of AI” Geoffrey Hinton:
There’s no guaranteed path to safety as artificial intelligence advances, Geoffrey Hinton, AI pioneer, warns. He shares his thoughts on AI’s benefits and dangers.
Garden Club
The Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 9:30 AM in the Lakehouse ballroom. Our guest speaker will be Mary Krish, Waller County Master Gardener, sharing tips for successful container gardening. New members are always welcome.
Big Cypress
Tom Jaros taj.jaros@outlook.com
Dave Yendrall Dyendrall@msn.com
Copper Leaf
JoAnn Ternand jternand@comcast.net
Valerie Kavalewitz veliak@yahoo.com
Margi Simera mamasimera@hotmail.com
Echo Bay
Pat Baker pabaker@comcast.net
Jude Brinkman jude.brinkman@gmail.com
Carol Gremillion carol@carolgremillion.com
Escarpment Ridge
Andy Mishlan andrew@mishlan.com
Dawn Allison dawn_allison_ada@hotmail.com
Kitty Haynes kittyhaynes@earthlink.net
Grey Hawk
Diane Gilbert Dlrgilbert@yahoo.com
Judy Martino martino.jm.judy@gmail.com
Heritage Park
Ariana Beck arianabeck1@gmail.com
Connie Fletcher-Powell cfletcherpowell@gmail.com
Tonya Garcia Trgarcia2016@gmail.com
Knotted Pines
Deborah Abraham rwaabe@sbcglobal.net
Terri Hopman teesquilts@aol.com
Carolyn Wyly ccwylyrd@sbcglobal.net
Lost Pines
Janet Levenson
janet77469@gmail.com
Carla Cox ccoxrn89@gmail.com
Mary Johnson marygateway@yahoo.com
Redbud
Virginia Rutherford vwrutherford@gmail.com
Kelly Crowe kelly.crowe64@gmail.com
Sandra Startz sstartz@hotmail.com
River Pointe
Chip Swearngan chipswear@gmail.com
Rolling Ridge
Rich Brian castiniron@aol.com
Linda Bair Lindabair2007@gmail.com
Marty Gibula martygib56@gmail.com
Sandpiper
Elmatha Wilder elmatha@comcast.net
Marisa Decuir mrdecuir@gmail.com
Linda Houlis lafdh2019@gmail.com
Shearwater
Debra Chester debra.chester@gmail.com
Gina Hirsch g.hirsch@sbcglobal.net
Cynthia Green greenzhouse@sbcglobal.net
Valley Oaks
Margie Fougeron Margiefougeron@hotmail.com
Tere Dowd Teredowd@Gmail.com
Lee Thiesfeld Lee_Thiesfeld@hotmail.com
Whisper Springs
Dick Wasser chicagodick14@gmail.com
Robert Holloway robhol@sbcglobal.net
Debbie Gibson debg333@sbcglobal.net
Wildflower
Terry Beckler tbeckler@sbcglobal.net
559-799-8917
Susan Wilson susansamwilson@yahoo.com
Kathy Rogers kathyrog@sbcglobal.net
Windflower
Carol Townsend ctown75@sbcglobal.net
Dee Butts dmb2819@yahoo.com
Maureen Cormier cormpac5@comcast.net
Windmill Glen
Paul Leblanc gumbonchef@gmail.com
Ernie Prochaska ernie.prochaska1@outlook.com
CCGA Directory
Chartered Clubs
A chartered club is a group that shares a common interest and has received formal approval from the board for a charter under the HOA is recognized as an official part of the HOA.
Art at Sweetgrass
Paula Ryan paulaanneryan@gmail.com
Bocce Ball
Bob Bruce bobbruce25@yahoo.com
Book Club
Dorothy Wrigley amble5601@yahoo.com
Social Bridge
Charlotte Smith cksmith956@gmail.com
Canasta
Debra Thompson debrakthompson@gmail.com
Card Crafters
Cindy Bryson cljeweltx@yahoo.com
Chat & Craft
Jackie Schmock twojacks@sbcglobal.net
Day Trippers
Gary Hirsch gary0519.hirsch@gmail.com
Dialogue & Learning
Jim Sheridan sherim@fastmail.com
Drama Club
Holly Vitemb hollyvtx@gmail.com
Garden Club Tere Dowd teredowd@gmail.com
Genealogy Club
Paulette Niemann rniemann@sbcglobal.net
Hear More
Teri Wathen teriwathen@sbcglobal.net
Line Dance Club
Myrleen Knott myrleenp.knott@gmail.com
Mahjongg
Penny Chancey pchancey881@att.net
Men's Club
Greg Cordova gregcordova@yahoo.com
Needlecrafters
Cindy Acquard lracquard@hotmail.com
Photography Club Chad De Cuir cm20decuir@gmail.com
Pickleball Club
Bobbi Morrison dwspickleball@gmail.com
Poker Club
Mike Covault covaultmichael@gmail.com
Power Walking
Margie Poole margiepoole@att.net
Qi Gong Shiang Chen shiangc@gmail.com
Quilters
Jami Ouellette artqueenjo@protonmail.com
SG Golf Association
Don Pearce dgpearce@comcast.net
Singers
Mike Byerly m.s.byerly@outlook.com
Singles
Fred Conjour faconjour@gmail.com
CCGA Directory
The Bayou Buzz is submitted several weeks before publication. Recent updates to CCGA’s & neighborhood reps may not be reflected, but will be updated on future publications. If you notice any errors, let us know.
Bible Study Group
Sweetgrass Line Dance Club
Myrleen Knott myrleenp.knott@gmail.com
Sweetgrass Financial Education Club
Randy Johnson sgfeclub@gmail.com
Table Tennis
Phil Kalz philip.kalz@gmail.com
Texas 42
Mary Ellen Smith crystalbeachbroker@att.net
That's Entertainment!
Cyrus Bharucha bharuchacy@gmail.com
Veterans Club
Ray Wathen raywathen@yahoo.com
Women's Club
Maryann Metcalf d.metcalf@sbcglobal.net
Special Interest Groups
A Special Interest Group is a group that has not been
David Stayshich dstayshich@sbcglobal.net
Cycling Group
Frank Gonynor Fdgonynor@gmail.com
Friends of the Library
Joyce Bunch busybeebunch@gmail.com
Front Porch Democrats
Debra Garner debragarner520@gmail.com
Grief Support Group
Valerie Kavalewitz veliak@yahoo.com
Havurah
Denise Gordon mrsgordon101@icloud.com
Model Yacht Club
Bill Foster wmfoster@mail.com
Sweetgrass Neighborhood
Watch Program
Mary Jo Salvaggio maryjosalvaggio@gmail.com
Sweetgrass Republicans
Greg Barnes gregbarnes55@yahoo.com
Technology Help Desk John Hansen texashansens@yahoo.com
Tennis Group Richard Hebert rghebert@gmail. com
Travel Group Carolyn Johnston carolynjohnston1@aol.com
YANA (You Are Not Alone) Phil Gerber (832) 869-5198
