Somersett Living Mar/April 2024

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2024 Board of Directors soaboard@somersett.org

Jacob Williams President

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024

Mark Capalongan Secretary

Lance Fithian Treasurer

Kate Falcocchia Director

Clint Maples Director

Staff Directory Nancy Kerry 775-571-9233 Community Manager Nancy.Kerry@mysomersett.com Lorrie Olson 775-571-8695 Professional Community Manager Lorrie.Olson@mysomersett.com Jessica McCarron 775-571-9479 Assistant Community Manager Jessica.McCarron@mysomersett.com Ron Eckhardt 775-571-8050 Operations Manager Ron.Eckhardt@mysomersett.com

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Message from the Board

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Somersett Golf & Country Club

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Somersett Events

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Canyon Nine

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Club at Town Center Reminders

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Somersett’s New Community Hub

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Somersett Community Profile: Step 1

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Wildfire Protection Update

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Somersett Owners Association

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March & April Events Calendar

Somersett...It’s great to be home!

Whether you are a resident or just live nearby, Somersett has so much to offer the entire Reno community.

Stay in touch!

Visit our website, Somersett.org Subscribe to our enewsletters: bit.ly/soaenewsletters Facebook: facebook.com/mysomersett Instagram: Instagram.com/somersettowners/

Tray Palmer Fire Fuels Mitigation Project Manager Tray.Palmer@mysomersett.com Robin Bolson 775-571-9643 Communications Manager Robin.Bolson@mysomersett.com Devon Scott 775-571-9201 Executive Assistant Devon.Scott@mysomersett.com Hunter Edgar 775-571-8767 Resort Manager Hunter.Edgar@mysomersett.com Luc Fabre 775-571-8187 Resort Program Coordinator Luc.Fabre@mysomersett.com Heather Fox 775-571-8613 Staff Assistant Heather.Fox@mysomersett.com Scott Goodin Maintenance Scott.Goodin@mysomersett.com

Somersett Owners Association The Club at Town Center | 7650 Town Square Way Reno, NV 89523 775-787-4500 | soa@somersett.org | somersett.org Association Hours:

Club at Town Center Hours:

Monday–Friday: 8 am to 5 pm.

The Club at Town Center is open from 5 am to 9 pm daily for those with an Access Card, fob, or app to unlock the front doors.

The Village:

Jessica McCarron, Community Manager | 775-571-9479 Heather Fox | heather.fox@mysomersett.com

The Vue:

Nancy Kerry, Community Manager | nancy.kerry@mysomersett.com Devon Scott | Devon.Scott@mysomersett.com

Sierra Canyon Aspen Lodge:

Tammy Leonard, General Manager | communitymanager@sierracanyonhoa.com Zaidee Shaw, Assistant Manager | assistantmanager@sierracanyonhoa.com 775-624-2900

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Front Cover: Guess who’s hopping into Somersett for a spectacular EGGstravaganza on March 30th? Don’t miss out on the fun!! Photo by Robin Bolson

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BOARD MESSAGE The Association is in a good place We’ve come a long way in the last few years, and our current efforts continue to be on the maintenance of current progress, optimization of management strategies, and continual improvements. We want to create permanence and preservation of all that is working (80%) while improving those items that can be done better (20%).

Everyone is pulling their weight from Board members, to volunteers, to staff and management. Upcoming improvements will include a modest enhancement to amenities through the Capital Improvement Fund, the specifics of which you will help decide. We’re striving for better access to homeowner assistance. Sustained communication and more homeowner convenience are coming as a part of the new website. We’re supporting homeowner engagement and the chance for you to become better integrated with all that is Somersett. Especially when that includes the rich enjoyment of your home, ideally situated in a fully functioning and friendly community.

Thank you all for your encouraging comments and ongoing gratitude. This has been frequently expressed to us and it means a lot.

Priority projects for wildfire protection

Work moves forward under our USFS Fire Grant which is administered by Program Manager and former RFD Fire Marshal Tray Palmer. With one calendar quarter under our belt, this has included the necessary completion of reports and documents for the grant requirements such as environmental impact, historical site research, plans and timelines, and the tracking of grant directives. Boots are on the ground and the mitigation and fuels reduction began last November. Since then, approximately 37 acres were cut in the canyons bounded

by Morgan Pointe and Painted River and 45% of annual program directives are already complete. Re-seeding and restoration with low-fuel groundcovers are now taking place in these areas, aided by a mild winter. An additional 10 acres of fuel reduction in the area behind Sierra Canyon Clubhouse scheduled for February is well ahead of schedule. This was also possible because of cooperative weather.

schedule and well within the expected expense structure, under the terms of this four-year grant. So far, so good! (Find more information about the fire fuels project on page 26, or visit www. Somersett.org/wildfire)

Improvements for poolside meals

Soon enough spring and summer will be upon us. Well before that we’re developing a new menu for poolside meals this summer. Instead of relying on pre-packaged junk foods, we’re working on some healthier and tastier offerings: A selection of delicious panini sandwiches. Garden salads with your choice of dressing on the side. Veggie plates with healthy dips such as hummus. Selections from the grill. This is still a work in progress and since I have been fortunate to be one of the “taste testers,” I can say with delicious certainty, things are definitely on the right track. All this is to be rolled out before Memorial Day, but so far, we’re excited by the initial results.

Food offerings are being crafted by our own Luc Fabre. Expect deliciousness.

Home rentals in Somersett

In Somersett home rentals must be long term with a lease period of over 6 months. While a home is rented, the homeowner remains liable for all compliance relating to the property and is responsible for the behavior of their tenants.

Thus, a good lease is essential. Judicious rent policies have benefited homeowners and renters alike.

Currently in Somersett (including Sierra Canyon) there are 234 renter-occupied homes or just 7.3% of the total. In the Vue, 23% are renters, and in the Village, 26% of the homes are rented. By comparison, in the Reno metro area, fully 52% of all properties are renter-occupied. It’s no wonder that Somersett stands out as a community that remains engaged and vested.

Communities with low rental percentages also enjoy easier home financing and generally lower insurance rates.

Improvements to Somersett Parkway by RTC

We were fortunate to meet with Reno and the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) in January. RTC does the major work on throughways in Reno which includes Somersett Parkway. No major work has been done on this roadway since What’s up next? its inception 22 years ago, aside from periodic maintenance • Detailed mapping and analysis for future work and fire like slurry, crack seal, and pothole fill. Its condition is currently rated at 70/100 and it’s time for a major repaving which breaks.

• Fuel mitigation in the canyon east of Eagle Chase Trail involves grinding back and overlaying 2” of new roadway surface. This has been scheduled for late spring and once and south of Chalk Ridge Court in March. completed, should restore the roadway surface to like-new • An informational web page and committee meetings condition! will be established to foster community involvement and education.

RTC may require certain landscape modifications on the median and possible grass removal in places, but the SOA will Program objectives are being accomplished ahead of

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be permitted to work with them on the specifics. We intend to advocate for the established look of Somersett under the existing city-approved PUD. Required modifications to the landscape may result in some added expense to the SOA which is not now in the budget. More on that as we get the specifics from the RTC. SOA work on private streets such as the slurry seal of Back Nine streets and community-wide trails will be timed to coincide with the major work done by RTC so we can save on mobilization costs and achieve better economies of scale (i.e. lower costs and less ongoing disruption.) The parkway can be repaved in a couple of weeks, using traffic diversion onto the alternate lane. Good thing the parkway is mostly two lanes in each direction! Any inconvenience will be more than offset by brand-new roadway conditions.

On to spring

Despite a few snow events, we were fortunate to have a mostly mild winter. This has saved the Association from high snow removal costs which were seen the year before. The downside is a lower water table so we will each need to be vigilant about watering schedules as irrigation systems are restored in preparation for a new growing season. Check TWMA’s current watering recommendations when you restore your watering system. Meanwhile, enjoy the new season and the chance to experience more of the great outdoors be that dog-walking, hiking, skiing, golf, or even Somersett Community Events.

Onward!

Mark Capalongan Community Relations, SOA Board

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Somersett Golf & Country Club Country Club Golf Shop Hours March Tuesday-Sunday: 9 am-6 pm April Tuesday-Sunday: 8 am-6 pm Community Driving Range Hours March Tuesday-Sunday: 9 am-5 pm April Tuesday-Sunday: 8 am-6 pm Closed Monday Country Club First Tee Times March 10 am Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday April 8:30 am Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday

**All times are weather dependent. Please call the golf shop (775)-787-1800, ext. 2 Bocce Ball Court Hours March Tuesday-Sunday: 9 am-6 pm** April Tuesday-Sunday: 8 am-6 pm** **May play until dusk if in possession of own bocce balls Please note: There is a grooming rake/ brush located on the outside wall of the golf shop. Bocce balls and scoreboards may be checked out from the golf shop staff during operating hours.

Play the Tom Kite-designed Championship Country Club Course

All Somersett residents are welcome to play the Championship Country Club Course four times per year by making reservations on their own with the golf shop and two as a guest of a member of the country club for a total of 6 times per calendar year per non-member.

Each resident may book a foursome of players at a rate of $125 per player inseason and $80 per player in the off-season (Nov. 15-March 1). This includes green fees, driving range usage, and golf cart. We take tee times for residents four days in advance at 787-1800, Ext 2.

Men, please remember our dress code of no denim, collared golf shirts, and caps worn forward at all times. For the ladies, no denim, spaghetti-strap tops, bare midriffs, or short shorts. Proper footwear, such as golf or tennis shoes, is required.

Please be advised we are cart-path-only through the end of March.

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Driving Range

All Somersett residents are encouraged to use the country club’s driving range.

In the off-season - November through approximately April - all residents may use the mats on the South side of the driving range – a short walk up from the Ridgefield Trail parking lot. The North side of the driving range will be closed in the offseason. Juniors MUST be accompanied by an adult.

In-season complimentary range usage is available on the cushioned mat located at the North side of the driving range ONLY. We will provide shuttle service during operating hours, May through October.

Access to the turf range, putting green, and chipping green is available for a cost of $15 per person per day. Pay the fee at the golf shop before usage. You MUST show your receipt to the attendant or golf professional on the range. Juniors must be accompanied by an adult. The turf is available from May through October ONLY. For country club usage we ask that you show your Somersett Resident Bag Tag. Resident Bag Tags may be obtained at The Club at Town Center. (see page 12 for more information).

Plan ahead for Learn to Golf

We will once again conduct our popular Learn to Golf Clinics for the community on Saturday mornings. We will keep you informed as to the start date.

Polar Bear Golf Tournament – Two-Person Team

Saturday, March 16 | 10 am Shotgun Start $125 per player Find a partner for our annual two-person scramble golf event – the Polar Bear. This event is open to all members, guests, community members, professionals, and Northern Nevada Golf Association Members – in other words everyone is invited. You must have a valid USGA handicap to be eligible for net division. The fee is $125 per player and includes golf, cart, range, dinner, drink, and golf shop credit for prizes. There will be both Men’s Gross and Net Divisions and a Net Couple’s Division. Sign-ups will begin 30 days in advance. Check with the golf shop for event details and entry procedures at 775-7871800, ext. 2

Master’s Par Three Tournament

Saturday, April 13 | 9 am Shotgun Start $55/adult, $35/Junior (under 18) We have established a tradition here at Somersett Golf & Country Club that every April during the Masters Golf Tournament we play a commemorative par three tournament. The Masters Golf Tournament

is traditionally the start of the golf season - even in Reno. The event we play here is similar to the one played at Augusta’s Par Three Course on the Wednesday before the actual tournament. Everyone in the Somersett community is welcome to participate. This year’s event will be held at the Country Club course. Again, ALL Country Club members and Somersett residents are welcome to enter. We will have divisions for men, women, and juniors. · We will award the top gross (actual score) and net (with established handicap through the GHIN system) scores. Adults not having an established handicap will participate in the Callaway Scoring Division.

Junior scoring will be gross only. If participation warrants, we will have age divisions. · We will offer a “Deuce Pool” for players who make a gross two on a hole. In case of a Hole-in-One, all “Deuce Pool” money will go to those making Holein-Ones. · We will award closest-to-thehole on all par threes for men and women. Juniors will fall into the men’s and women’s category for closest-to-

the-hole awards.

· While playing your round, we will test

your knowledge with a Master’s Trivia Contest.

Entry fees cover green fees, breakfast burrito, and prize fund. After your round, please join us in The Grille to watch live coverage of the 3rd Round of the 2024 Masters Tournament and enjoy delicious Augusta-style lunch specials. Members, please sign up on Clubster. Non-members may sign up with the golf shop staff at 775787-1800, ext 2.

We hope you can join us for this fabulous start-of-the-season event!

Junior Golf opportunity

The Somersett Golf & Country Club is offering complimentary 2024 Junior Golf Program entry to one boy and one girl aged 8-12. Both the Men’s and Ladies’ golf associations are sponsoring the enrollment fee for the season, May through September.

this fabulous program, please pick up an application at the country club. The application requires a copy of your child’s most recent report card and a short handwritten paragraph by the junior telling us why he or she would like to participate in the Somersett Junior Golf Program.

You will also be required to furnish your contact information.

Thank you to both the Men’s and Ladies’ golf associations and the Country Club golf staff for their generosity. What a fantastic opportunity! Applications are due by Friday, March 31. If you would like more information, please contact Stuart Smith at ssmith@somersett.com or 775-787-1800, ext. 105.

Please note: Prior winners are not eligible for 2024.

If you have a child in this age group who is not a member of the country club and would be excited to participate in

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Brush Up on Pre-Swing Fundamentals

As we get excited about the new golf season the best thing we can do as players is to refresh our memory of pre-swing fundamentals, which include hold of the club, stance, posture, hand position, and ball position. You will increase your chances of improving this season if these fundamentals are up to speed. Improving leads to enjoying.

Simply said, the hold of the club for a right-hander is as follows: 1) Hold the club in the last three fingers of your left hand.

2) Next, place the heel pad of your left hand on the top of the club.

3) Lightly apply your thumb and forefinger with the “V” that they form pointing to your right cheek to your right shoulder.

4) Place right middle two fingers underneath your left index finger.

5) House your left thumb in between the two pads of your right hand.

6) Lightly apply your thumb and forefinger with the “V” that they form pointing to your right cheek and right shoulder.

7) The clubface should be aimed at your target.

It is common that when getting into a golf posture we simply droop our shoulders and bow down to the ball. It is important to understand that good posture starts from bending at the hips while keeping the chest fairly tall (a small arch is OK). The simplest of golf swings is performed around a relatively flat back/straight spine. Make sure you keep ball position for your higher lofted clubs in the center while progressively moving the ball forward as the clubs get longer. A good rule of thumb is that your 5 iron will be approximately at the ¼ mark while the driver will be just inside your left heel.

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Somersett Events St. Paddy’s Adult Potluck Sunday, March 17, 6-8 pm Free

Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with our festive St. Paddy’s Potluck! Bring your favorite greenthemed dish to share. Don’t forget to wear your best green attire. The Gathering Bar will be open for those who wish to purchase beer and wine.

This event is free, but an RSVP is required. Adults only, please.

This event is exclusive to members of the Club at Town Center.

EGGstravaganza

Sunday, March 30 Crafts and Treats: 11 am-Noon Egg Hunt: Noon

MARCH Kids’ Movie Night

Friday, Mar. 15, 5:30-8:30 pm $15/child; ages 5-12

Your child will enjoy pizza while watching a family-friendly movie with their friends. They are welcome to dress in PJs and bring a pillow and a comfy blanket!

Pre-registration is required for this event. Those who don’t register will not be admitted.

This event is exclusive to members of the Club at Town Center.

Saturdays in the Sierras Snowshoeing

Saturday, March 16 Meet at the Club at 10 am The location is to be determined

Join Linda for snowshoeing and enjoy the beautiful snow-capped Sierras and crisp mountain air. This is a carpooling event, weather permitting.

Participants will meet at the Club at 10 am.

This event is exclusive to members of the Club at Town Center.

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Get ready for an EGG-citing Easter at our EGGstravaganza. Join us for a day filled with seasonal crafts, a classic egg hunt set against the picturesque backdrop of the Canyon Nine Golf Course, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny for that perfect photoop! We’ve got hunts tailored for three different age groups, ensuring fun for everyone in the family! Don’t miss out on the joyous festivities - hop on over for an unforgettable Easter celebration!

EGGstravaganza is free and open to all Somersett residents.

APRIL Adult Potluck

Saturday, April 13, 6-8 pm

Bring a dish to share and come together with friends and neighbors to enjoy this community potluck. The Gathering Bar will be open for those who wish to purchase beer and wine.

This event is free, but an RSVP is required. Adults only, please.

This event is exclusive to members of the Club at Town Center.

Kids’ Movie Night

Friday, Apr. 19, 5:30-8:30 pm $15/child; ages 5-12

Your child will enjoy pizza while watching a family-friendly movie with their friends. They are welcome to dress in PJs and bring a pillow and a comfy blanket!

Pre-registration is required for this event. Those who don’t register will not be admitted.

This event is exclusive to members of the Club at Town Center.

Somersett Events Green Waste Disposal

SAVE THE DATE

Dumpsters will be placed in the Town Center parking lot for free disposal of yard waste. No household trash, please!

Summer Kick-Off

Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28

Pickleball Tournament

Saturday, April 27, 10 am-1 pm $10 per team (of two)

Spring Garage Sale

Saturday, April 20, 7 am-3 pm

One of the great things about living in Somersett is the ability to participate in SOA-sanctioned community-wide garage sales – three each year – which attract shoppers looking for bargains. The best thing? The SOA does all the marketing for you! All you have to do is let us know you want to participate. For more information, see the Garage Sale listing on the Upcoming Events page on Somersett. org (under the Events drop-down menu).

The first sale is Saturday, April 20, followed by the summer sale on July 27 and the fall sale on Oct. 5. Planning to participate on April 20? Get listed on a map of participating homes by filling out the form on the home page of somersett.org.

If you want to shop the sale, look for a digital map of participating homes on the home page of www.Somersett.org starting on Monday, April 15.

Compete and have fun with your neighbors in this informal tournament! This is a great opportunity to meet other members of the community who share your love for the game of pickleball. Signups are limited, so secure your spot early!

Monday, May 27

Help us kick off summer at Somersett with poolside fun, including live music, games, and more.

Sparkling Wine, Paella, and Jazz Saturday, June 8

Join us for this effervescent party featuring sparkling wine, tapas, 3 authentic paellas, dessert, and jazz by First Take featuring Rick Metz. This is the second of four signature events in 2024 planned by the Community Events Committee.

This event is exclusive to members of the Club at Town Center.

Happy Hour at the Gathering Bar

4-6 pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays The Great Room of the Club at Town Center

The Club at Town Center’s Gathering Bar is open for Happy Hour and it’s all about bringing residents together for good times and great company.

Prices are reasonable: $3 for a beer and $4 for a glass of wine. The bar is staffed by community volunteers thank you! Bar snacks are available at no cost.

Music on the Green

Happy Hour is open to members of The Club at Town Center. Bar service will be closed during some events.

Our first Music on the Green of 2024 features the country band, Nevada 445.

Saturday, June 22

Saturdays in the Sierras

Saturday, April 13 Meet at the Club at 9 am The location is to be determined

Join Linda for a hike in the beautiful Sierras. This is a carpooling event, weather permitting. Participants will meet at the Club at 9 am.

This event is exclusive to members of the Club at Town Center.

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Canyon Nine Golf Course is a private course for the enjoyment of Somersett residents and their guests (including our sub-associations, The Village, The Vue, and Sierra Canyon). Play is free for residents; $10 for their guests.

This executive par 3 walking course is the perfect choice for learning the game or a quick nine after work. No tee times are required. Play is first-come, first-served.

Winter at Canyon Nine: Play is weather-dependent.

Please do not use the greens for sledding, snowboarding, and other winter activities because it may harm the turf.

Golf course reminders: Canyon Nine users should remember these important rules.

• Players must start from Hole #1. Starting on any other hole is not permitted.

• Please help maintain bunkers by entering at the shallowest point and raking the bunker.

• Repair all ball marks on the green and divots.

• Individuals using the Canyon Nine trails shall keep

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their dogs on leashes at all times and promptly remove their dog’s waste.

Golf bag tags Do you have your Somersett golf bag tag? The tag helps us identify residents from non-residents and allows you to get right to your game with no need to check in before you play. Get your free tag by emailing luc.fabre@mysomersett.com

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The Club at Town Center Reminders Entering the Club

Please, don’t hold the door for others

Club doors are always locked and access is available to Club Remember, when entering the Club, each member should members from 5 am to 9 pm via an access card, fob, or app. use his or her access card/fob or app to unlock the door The outer doors will be open on weekdays from 8 am to 5 for members of his or her household. Please do not hold pm, allowing entry to the vestibule where an intercom is the door open to allow additional people to enter. Violation located. Thank you for helping us preserve this facility for of this policy could result in your access being revoked. the use of residents only!

Don’t have an access card?

If you don’t yet have an access card, fob, or the app (your choice), please email soa@somersett.org to obtain a waiver form. Once you fill out the form and send it back to us, staff will arrange to give you a key fob, key card, or a link to the app (your choice) which we will activate once your residency is authenticated.

Guest passes

The Board has approved 10 free guest passes for each Club at Town Center member household. The passes are good through Dec. 31, 2024, excluding the holidays of Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. Additional guest passes are available at the cost of $10 for adults and $8 for juniors. A 10-pack bundle of passes is available for $60. Households may bring up to four guests at one time for a maximum of 10 visits per guest. Members must always accompany guests.

Pick up your passes at the Front Desk.

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Tennis Courts and Lap Pool

You may use your access card to open gates at the Tennis Courts or Lap Pool. You still need to reserve a tennis or pickleball court.

RSVP Policy

Please remember to RSVP for programs by the deadline listed so we can ensure that enough supplies and staff are available. All fees are due at the time of reservation.

Unless stated otherwise, cancellations must be made 48 hours before an event to receive a refund. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Unless noted, all events are for residents only. If residents choose to bring a guest, event and guest fees apply.

All outdoor amenities (tennis, pool, golf) are weather permitting

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Somersett Country Club

The 18-hole Championship Country Club Golf Course was designed by U.S. Champion Tom Kite. Memberships available at 775-787-1800 or www.SomersettGolfandCountryClub.com.

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Somersett’s new community hub is here!

The Association’s new official website – www.Somersett.org - launched in January with over 1,400 residents successfully logging in to the site in the first two weeks alone. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Here are a few of the comments: • “I do like the new website... Much easier to navigate and the calendar for scheduling classes/activities is set up great.”

• “Thank you for another great enhancement.”

• “Good job on the new website! Glad to see it be mobilefriendly. A much-needed improvement!”

Here are some of the highlights:

Talk to Us No longer do you need to scan the staff list to try to figure out who to call when you have a question or comment. Just go to the Talk to Us feature (under the Residents drop-down menu), and select from the options, say what you want to say, and press Submit. That’s it! Your message will be directed to the appropriate staff member. You can even add attachments, such as images or a form.

This feature is especially welcome with warm weather on the horizon. This is the BEST PLACE to report those commonarea issues that inevitably pop up as the irrigation system is turned back on after the winter hiatus. You can even log a report right from your phone as you are walking around your neighborhood!

Weekly Board messages These information-packed communications are included in our weekly Somersett Happenings emails, but if you’ve missed a few, check out the Weekly Board Message feature (find it on the Leadership drop-down menu) and get caught up on the latest Somersett news. We keep a six-month inventory on the site.

Preparing for wildfires With our new Fire Fuel Mitigation Grant Coordinator Tray Palmer leading this program, we have a Wildfire Preparation page where you can see the latest plans for safeguarding the community from the threat of wildfires (under the Residents drop-down menu).

Assessments The Check Your Account Balance page under the Residents drop-down menu answers questions you may have about assessments. Topics include how to check your account balance, payment options, and 2024 monthly assessments by neighborhood.

How to register To unlock all the features, a quick registration is required. Just click on the Register button in the top right corner and follow the instructions.

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P R O F I L E

Step 1 There are a number of ways to discern if a non profit is successful in its mission, longevity is only one, but it is one of the many indicators about the effectiveness of Step 1. Next month, Step 1 will be celebrating its 32nd anniversary as well as the retirement of its Executive Director, Dani Doehring, LADC. Since 1993, Step 1, has been a well known and respected staple of the Reno non profit community, assisting men through their sobriety and reentry into society as self sufficient, responsible men, fathers, uncles, brothers and citizens. Over the course of Step 1’s 30 year journey, nearly no one has been as instrumental as Dani Doehring in ensuring the organization’s effectiveness and its resiliency.

Step 1 may have become official in 1993, but the vision for an organization that helped people, specifically men, navigate their sobriety and the challenges that arose due to their lack of it, as well as the new struggles that come as they navigated their new life with it, predates its official founding. Eli Maritano was the man behind the mission for what is now Step 1, Reno’s most successful non profit related to substance abuse.

Maritano started using his own home as a meeting place for alcoholics who were seeking a positive change. He initially offered his garage as a temporary housing so men who were trying to achieve positive change had a safe place to stay, supplemented by a warm meal and friendly face. As the success of what he was trying to do, and prove, became apparent, kindness paired with support services and mentorship on the path to sobriety and successful reentry into society, his own home and garage were no longer adequate for the needs of men in the community. Maritano then decided to upgrade and relocate to a home near The University in 1990. This is where the story of the more formally recognized Step 1 begins. Today, Step 1 still uses this location to provide transitional housing and treatment for up to twenty men at time in its program.

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has proven to be incredibly effective for fighting all types of substance addiction. Over 95% of men who go through the Step 1 program do not return to prison within their first year of graduating or leaving the program. Step 1 keeps detailed data on what this means, not just for the individual men, but also for our community as a whole. According to their data,

in 2022 alone, Step 1 saved taxpayers 2.7 million dollars in incarceration costs. Final numbers for 2023 have yet to be published but in 2022, 111 men came through the program and were able to return to their lives, free from both a life in prison and the shackles of their substance use disorders.

To celebrate these tremendous accomplishments, on Saturday, March 9th, Step 1 will be hosting a fundraiser for their mission as well as recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of their fearless leader Dani who, over the last twenty years, has taken the core idea and foundation of what Eli Mariano started and catapulted the concept to greater, more sustainable levels. The upcoming event, being hosted at The Eldorado, starts at 6 pm.

Advanced registration is required but it is open to anyone who wishes to support the organization. The event will highlight the mission as well as honor and recognize Dani and those who work alongside her in the organization and on the board. Bryan Dakulich, owner of Better Homes and Gardens Drauklich Realty will be the guest speaker. Diaz Dixon, The President of Performance Driven Consulting, is the emcee for the evening. Dixon is passionate about the cause as he has also served as the CEO of similar organizations such as Step2 and Eddy House.

As an organization, Step 1 teaches the men in its program about the powerlessness of addiction; ironically, the method, means and model used by Step 1 in assisting men through this transition of acceptance is incredibly powerful in its success of changing lives.

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Sports, Fitness & Wellness Classes New! Fitness class and court reservations Pickleball

Somersett.org is your go-to place to make reservations for fitness classes and tennis and pickleball courts. If you haven’t done it yet, it’s easy! Here are some tips.

Here’s how to reserve a tennis or pickleball court:

1. Make sure you are logged in to the site 2. Under the Amenities tab, select Amenity Reservations 3. Select the court you’d like to reserve from the

dropdown menu (for outdoor pickleball, you have the option of seeing the availability of all four courts at once) 4. On the calendar, select the date you want to reserve 5. The available times will be displayed as white. If a court time is not available, the field will be gray or marked by lines. Click on the time you want to book.

6. Click “Submit’’ on the next screen 7. You will receive an email confirmation Can’t make your court time? Here’s how to cancel your registration 1. Make sure you are logged in to the site 2. Under the Amenities tab, select Amenity Reservations 3. Click on “My Reservations’’ at the top right of the screen J 4. Find the date/time you want to cancel and select “Delete,’’ then hit OK

How to reserve a fitness class

1. Make sure you are logged in to the site 2. Go to the Calendar (under the Events tab) 3. Under Category, change “View All” to “Fitness Classes”

(this step is not necessary, but it makes classes easier to find) 4. Find the date and class you want to register for and click on it 5. Click on “Register for this Event” 6. Select “Yes” under “Will you be attending?’’

7. You will receive an email confirming your registration How to cancel your registration 1. Follow steps 1-3 above 2. Find the Fitness Class you would like to cancel and click on it (make sure you have the right date) 3. Click on “Register for this Event’’ 4. Under “Will you be attending?” change “Yes” to “No” 5. Hit the Submit button Please note: Registration for fitness classes is available about two weeks in advance of the class date.

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Outdoors on Tennis Court 2 (four courts available) Indoors in the Sports Court: (see Amenity Reservations for times)

Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Even if you’ve never played this beginner-friendly game before, come on out and join in the fun!

Reservations are necessary.

Personal Training

Personal training is a great way to get personalized fitness routines designed to increase your performance and get results. Whether you are new to the gym, coming back after some time off, or want to shake up your normal routine, our trainers can help you work out safely and efficiently.

Christy Santos

Christy is an accredited Personal Trainer through the American Sports & Fitness Association. She is experienced in a multitude of aspects of training and looks forward to helping individuals reach their personal fitness goals.

Reach out to Christy at christye5@aol.com.

Pricing 1 session: $65/hour 6 sessions: $375 10 sessions: $600 12 sessions: $720

Age Limits in the Gym

Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to use the fitness facilities, including the fitness room and group fitness classes. Children ages 14-17 MUST complete a fitness waiver and meet with a member of Club staff regarding fitness etiquette prior to using the fitness center or aerobics classes.

Fitness Questions

For information about our free classes, fitness equipment, personal training and pricing, please visit our website at www.somersett.org or contact Hunter Edgar at Hunter.Edgar@mysomersett.com. If you are new or simply curious about our strength-training equipment, call today to arrange a complimentary fitness orientation.

Please note: Saturday in the Sierras has moved to the Events pages, 10-11.

Club Fitness Schedule MONDAY

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Hatha Yoga w /Linda 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Hatha Yoga w/Linda 8:30 – 9:30 AM

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Integrated Yoga w/ Karen 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Integrated Yoga w/ Karen 9:00 – 10:00 AM

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Power Cycle w/ Christy 10:00 – 11:00 AM

TRX Circuit w/ Christy 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Tight & Tone w/ Rebekah 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

TRX Body Sculpt w/ Christy 10:00 – 11:00 AM

TRX Power Hour / Muscle Mix w/ Christy 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Tight & Tone w/Angela 10:00-11:00 AM

HIIT & Run w/ Rebekah 11:30 – 12:30 PM

Massage & Spa

Massage is a terrific way to reduce stress, relax, disconnect for a while, and do something nice for your body. Even a single massage session has been shown to significantly lower heart rate, cortisol, and insulin levels - all of which help reduce daily stress and lead to a more balanced life.

The Club at Town Center’s massage therapist Linda Morgan (Lic. #6696) is available to give you a customized massage based on your individual needs. Linda’s specialties include soft and deep tissue massage, relaxation, rejuvenation, and sports stretching techniques. She also offers lymphatic and Reflexology treatments. Additionally, Linda is a certified yoga instructor who can help design a home routine that will help bring relief to your problem areas.

So, why not treat yourself and schedule a massage today!

For more information, pick up a brochure at the front desk.

Massages are open to ALL Somersett residents, including Sierra Canyon.

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Mar/Apr 2024 POOL INFO

2024 SPRING POOL INFO

The pools are an amenity for members of the Club at Town Center.

Play Pool and Lower Spa Opening date to be announced.

Lap Pool & Upper Spa

Mondays – Fridays: 6 am-8:30 pm* Saturdays – Sundays: 7 am-8:30 pm*

SPA RULES

1. Extended exposure to hot water or vapors may be

detrimental to the health of elderly persons and persons with heart conditions, diabetes or high or low blood

pressure.

2. People with skin, ear, genital or other body infections, open

sores or wounds should not use the hot tub due to the possibility of spreading infection.

3. Do not ingest water by mouth as this can cause infection and illness. Parents are to warn children not to allow water in their mouths.

4. The heat of the hot tub water speeds up the effects of alcohol and can cause sleepiness, dizziness and unconsciousness.

5. Horseplay, splashing, swimming and diving are not permitted in the spas.

AQUATIC WEATHER POLICY

*Ice: Management reserves the right to close the pool at any time due to cold temperatures causing ice on the pool deck.

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Priority projects for wildfire protection Work moves forward under our USFS Fire Grant which is administered by Program Manager and former RFD Fire Marshal Tray Palmer. With one calendar quarter under our belt, this has included the necessary completion of reports and documents for the grant requirements such as environmental impact, historical site research, plans and timelines, and the tracking of grant directives.

Boots are on the ground and the mitigation and fuels reduction began last November. Since then, approximately 37 acres total of fire fuels were reduced by hand crews and mulched.

In November 2023, fire fuels were reduced and mulched south of Morgan Point Court and west of Painted Rock Trail. In December 2023, fire fuels were reduced and mulched by hand crews east of Harvest Hill Lane and Autumn Ridge Trail, and west of Dakota Ridge Trail and Dove Mountain. Re-seeding and restoration with low-fuel groundcovers consisting of a mix of Siberian Wheatgrass, Crested Wheatgrass, Western Wheatgrass, and Indian Ricegrass took place in these areas, aided by a mild winter.

In February, fuel reduction continued in the area behind Aspen Lodge extending to the trail area between Del Webb Parkway and Ashlund Bluff Way. The slope between Del Webb Parkway East and Huntley Trail will be completed by early March.

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and well within the expected expense structure, under the terms of this four-year grant. So far, so good!

then again at Sierra Canyon on May 11-12.

What’s next?

Mapping and analysis for future work and fire breaks have been established based on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Fuel mitigation in the canyon east of Eagle Bend Trail and south of Chalk Ridge Court will begin in March. Fuel breaks and reduction south of Gypsy Hill Trail and Split Rock Trail will begin in April. Talks are currently underway with NV Energy to create a fuel break maintenance plan along the power lines between Wakefield Trail and Somersett Ridge Parkway.

CERT: The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our area. The program trains you in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Using the free training, you can protect yourself, or assist others in your neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

An informational web page has been set up and can be found Residents who choose to join as CERT members support at Somersett.org/wildfire. Committee meetings and programs emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in will be established to foster community involvement and emergency preparedness projects in our community. education. Some of those programs include free defensible space home inspections, dumpster accessibility for vegetation Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academies clean-up, and a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). are held quarterly. People 16 years and older can attend the training. Local CERT group volunteers must be 18 years old.

Home assessments: Defensible space around your home is critical for protection The remaining 2024 schedule: in the event of a wildfire. Most structures in a wildfire event April 11-13 and 18-20 ignite because of non-fire resistive vegetation too close July 11-13 and 18-20 to the structure. If you would like a free home assessment October 10-12 and 17-19 of your home, please contact Tray Palmer at tray.palmer@ Each Academy includes two Thursday and Friday evenings, 6-9 mysomersett.com. pm, and two Saturdays, 8 am-4 pm.

Vegetation disposal: Our community will be holding two vegetation disposal events to assist residents with spring clean-up. Three dumpsters will be available at the Somersett Town Center April 27-28, and

For more information on the CERT program and how to become a member of the Somersett Emergency Response Team, please visit www.Somersett.org/wildfire.

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Rules & Regulations Tips Sports and Play Equipment

Unless approved by the AGC, no above-grade swimming pool, spa, wading pool, trampoline or other sports equipment, including swing sets and children’s play equipment, may be permanently installed. Bicycles, toys, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and similar vehicles must be stored/hidden from view when not in use. - CC&R’s Article IV Section 35

Storage Restrictions

All items (tools, household effects, inoperable vehicles, machinery, empty or filled containers of trash or other materials, boxes, bags, trash, materials, or other items) that may detract from the aesthetic value of the property shall be placed and stored so as to be concealed from public view. CC&R’s Article IV Section 35

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Accounting Portal

You can check your account balance, update your contact information, and more through Somersett’s accounting portal: somersett.vmsclientonline.com How to access the portal: Your username is your account number OR your email of record. If you don’t know your password, click on the Forgot Password link and follow the prompts. If you have any questions, email soa@somersett.org and we will be happy to help you.

Compliance Information

To report a non-compliance, please email soa@somersett.org or call 775-787-4500. While we do investigate and document each complaint received, we cannot disclose the status of anyone’s account. Should a homeowner not respond to or correct a violation, he or she will be summoned to a hearing and could be suspended from the Club and assessed fines. The Association has a policy not to enter a property unless it is bank owned, and then only to repair front-yard landscaping.

Association Information: On-site office is located at The Club at Town Center.

Assessment mailing address: Somersett Owners Association, P.O. Box 98263, Phoenix, AZ 85038-0263.

Association Hours: Monday–Friday: 8 am to 5 pm.

Somersett Owners Association 2024 Meeting Schedule

Any changes to the meeting dates will be updated online on the SOA Board & Committees Meeting Calendar at www.somersett.org. Executive sessions and Aesthetic Guidelines Committee meetings are not open to residents other than those who are on the agenda. Communications, Facilities, Events, West Park Garden, Finance, and Ad Hoc committee meetings as well as meetings of the Board of Directors are open to all owners and are held at The Club at Town Center. They are also open to members via Zoom.

Meeting Agendas and Minutes

Agendas for Board of Directors’ meetings will be posted online at www.somersett.org at least five days prior to the scheduled meeting. Final minutes will be posted once they have been approved at the next scheduled meeting. For a draft copy of minutes, please submit your request to soa@ somerett.org.

Committee meeting agendas (other than AGC) will be posted on the Meeting Calendar on www.somersett. org when they become available, a few days before the meeting date. Zoom access information is also available on the Meeting Calendar.

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March & April Events 2024 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY March 1 Color coding system for events BLACK: SOA events

BROWN: Events for residents with access to The Club at Town Center.

BLUE: SOA events open to all residents, including Sierra Canyon.

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