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The Oﬃcial Newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Vol. 19, No. 25

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April 22, 2022

Nominating Committee Seeks Board Candidates

by Bob Hoh, Secretary, Nominating Committee Do you care about your annual assessment? Do you care about the quality of our amenities? Do you care about the budget? Do you care about how your neighborhood looks? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would make a good candidate for the Board of Directors. Lake of the Woods members have an amazing amount of talent, experience, and skills in many areas. The Board of Directors needs this caliber of person to help keep our community moving forward into the future. Yes, it will take some of your volunteer time, but you will find the experience very rewarding, a bit frustrating at times, and fun at other times. We have many challenges ahead of us with inflation, aging infrastructure, changing demographics of our community, and many more. LOW needs your help to tackle these head on. Please consider becoming a Board candidate. Applications may be found at www.LOWA.org, and are due no later than May 2, by 4 PM. If you have any questions, please contact me, any current Board member, or Nominating Committee member (Tom Sheridan, Shellee Williams, Mike Rugless, Jim Rich, Suzanne Herr, Bob Hoh) for straight answers. Thanks. I look forward to talking with you. Bob Hoh, 703-618-9103, bobhoh@comcast.net.

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President's Letter 2 Board Agenda 2 Association News 2 - 10 General Manager 3 Calendar 7, 8 Viewpoints 14 Orange County 16, 17 Classifieds 18 - 19 Employment Opportunities 19

Sunday, May 1 Hunter Horse Show 9 AM, Equestrian Center Saturday, May 7 LOWA Regular Board Meeting 10 AM, Community Center, Zoom

See your

LOWA Assessment Statements have been mailed Due by May 1 Thanks for paying on time!

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LOWA Loyalty Points Expire April 30

Summer Amenities Guide

LOWA Website Links TEKControl (Visitor Management) LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL

2022 Boat Decal Enforcement Lake Patrol starts checking for current 2022 boat decals on May 2; register your watercraft as soon as possible. Members are encouraged to pick up their decals. Info: Member Services, 540-972-2237.

Association News

Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.

President’s Letter by Pete Brown

Thank you to all our members who have cleaned up the debris from Winter Storm Frida. It was an unexpected event that we hope to never see again. I also want to commend our staff for their work in getting LOWA cleaned up and ready for the change in weather. I am thankful that spring is finally making an appearance. The Board will be considering approving amendments to Regulation XV, Establishment of User Fees, Assessment Settlement and Other Charges at our May 7 meeting. A lot of work has been put into updating our rules and regulations by a working group. The General Manager and members of the group from various committees are doing an excellent job of this herculean task. Boating season begins soon. For those with boats, please attach your new sticker to the boat before May 1. Sometimes in haste to get launched for the first time, we forget this important step. The last thing you want on your first day on the water is a summons and fine! The latest “I heard” from the past week: 1. “I heard” they are closing 9.9. False, there are no plans to close 9.9.

Lake Currents April 22, 2022

2. “I heard” the only reason Fiberlync is not in LOWA is because the Board won’t let them in. False. Fiberlync is building out their already committed areas at their pace and adding more areas per their business plan. They have been very successful. We have followed their progress from the beginning and would welcome them in LOWA. Many times, the “I heard” begins with questions or statements on social media. These morph into many versions, like the old game of telephone. Again, the best source for accurate information is always from the LOWA offices and LOWA official media. One final thing I am thankful for is that Wordle is only available once per day.

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Per LOWA Regulation IV.C.3 Individual Behavior: Use of Firearms And Related Items No person shall discharge “B-B” or pellet-type rifles or pistols within LOW. This includes Gel Pellet Guns (similar to those shown above) These guns are sold by various brands and are sometimes called Gel Blasters, Gellet Guns or Orbeez Guns.

Board of Directors, LOWA, Inc.

Send email to the Board at: Board@LOWA.org President: Pete Brown Vice Pres.: Teri Vickery Treasurer: Walt Diercks Secretary: Rick Rappoport Directors: Jennifer Zukowski Carl Clawson Clifton Wilks

General Manager: Phillip Rodenberg (prodenberg@LOWA.org)

Assistant General Manager:

Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org)

Director of Facilities:

James "Bobby" Jones (jjones@LOWA.org)

Director of Finance:

Charlie Maneval (cmaneval@LOWA.org)

Regular Board of Directors Meeting Agenda (Tentative) May 7, 2022 10 AM, Community Center 9 AM CALL TO ORDER 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10 AM 2. OPEN SESSION 2.1 Pledge of Allegiance 2.2 Meeting Notice and Quorum Confirmation 2.3 Approval of Agenda 2.4 Approval of Minutes: April 20, 2022 3. MEMBER COMMENTS ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS AGENDA ITEMS AND MEMBER GENERAL COMMENTS 4. REPORTS 4.1 Report from Orange County Supervisor – Lee Frame 4.2 Report from Orange County Sheriff – Mark Amos 4.3 Report from Security Chief – Scott Walker 4.4 Report from LOW Fire and Rescue – Dan Cianci 4.5 Report from Orange County Schools – Jim Hopkins 4.6 Reports of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary A. Executive Session Actions B. Committee Liaison Reports C. Committee Changes 4.7 Report of General Manager A. LOWA Amenities, Events, Meetings and Offices Coronavirus Status B. Lakes Management Report 4.8 Committee Reports A. Elections Committee – Leighton Cumming, Chair B. Lakes Committee – Leif Henecke, Chair 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Consideration of Approving Amendments to Regulation XV, Establishment of User Fees, Assessment Settlement and Other Charges (Resolution 2022-13) 5.2 Consideration of Approving the 2022 LOWA Employee Manual 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Consideration of Approving Friends of Lake of the Woods Project Application for a Pools and Community Activities Events Laptop 6.2 Consideration of Entering a Lot for Maintenance 7. DIRECTOR COMMENTS 8. SCHEDULED MEETINGS • Regular Board of Directors Meeting, Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Community Center, 1 PM Executive Session, 2 PM Open Session • Regular Board of Directors Meeting. Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Community Center, 1 PM Executive Session, 2 PM Open Session 9. ADJOURNMENT Join Zoom Meeting: Log-in to LOWA.org, go to BoardAgendas, click on Zoom link. Members of record may record any portion of this meeting so long as (1) you first notify the President for an announcement before you begin and (2) you do not interfere with other members or the official recording. (See Administrative Regulation 2016-4.) The Board reserves the right to remove, add and/or relocate agenda items, as necessary.

Editorial Staﬀ President of the Board General Manager Communications Manager: Carolyn Brodeur (cbrodeur@LOWA.org) Communications Assistant: Lisa Naghshineh (lakecurrents@LOWA.org) Copy Editor Dan McFarland (dmcfarland@LOWA.org) Graphics/Layout: Chris Porter (cporter@LOWA.org) LOWA Communications Department: 540-972-2278

Lake Currents is the official newsletter of the Lake of the Woods Association, Inc; all content in this newsletter is published at the discretion of the LOWA Board of Directors and Management (USPS 872-400) and is published bi-weekly for its membership. Nonmembers $20 per year (25 issues). Periodical postage rate paid at Spotsylvania, VA 22553. Visit our web site at: LOWA.org. ITEMS FOR PUBLICATION in the newsletter must be received in the Association office by noon on the Monday after publication for the next publication or by the preceding Friday if Monday is a holiday. All advertising and articles need to be submitted via email to lakecurrents@LOWA.org. The views expressed in guest articles and paid advertisements represent the opinions of authors and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. Call the communications office at 540-972-2278 for details about classified and display advertisements which must be prepaid (unless other arrangements are made). POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LOWA, Inc., 102 Lakeview Pkwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508.

by Phil Rodenberg, General Manager, ® CMCA, ® AMS, ® PCAM As we move into the busy season for our recreationoriented community, I thought members might appreciate an update on various safety and security initiatives.

Help us celebrate Independence Day with a BANG! The Community AcƟviƟes department is seeking CraŌers, Bakers, Clubs, OrganizaƟons, and Small Businesses to parƟcipate in this year’s Independence Day celebraƟon.

REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 16TH If you or someone you know would like to parƟcipate as a Vendor or have quesƟons about the event, please contact Community AcƟviƟes at (540) 972-9680 or CommunityAcƟviƟes@LOWA.org

Amenities Golf Pro Shop (Woods Center):

ECC Oﬃce: 540-972-2211 M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM

Equestrian Center: 540-972-2238 M-F 8:30 AM-5 PM (Appt. required) Sat/Sun 9 AM-5 PM Lessons/Pony Rides by appt.

Clubhouse: 540-972-2221 Office Hours: W-F, 9 AM-5 PM Dining Room: Wed 5-9 PM; Th-Fri 5-10 PM; Sat 11 AM-10 PM; Sun 1-4 PM Sun Brunch, 10 AM-1 PM Menu: www.LOWA.org/Clubhouse Clubhouse Deck opens April 29!

Fareways Café: 540-972-2216 M, Tu, F, Sat, 8 AM-7 PM W, 8 AM-9 PM Th, 8 AM-10 PM Sun: 8 AM-6 PM *Last order will be taken 1-hour before closing time. Last call for alcohol will be 30 minutes before closing. Menu: www.LOWA.org/Fareways

Community Center: 540-972-9680

Fitness Center: 540-412-6016 Daily: 5 AM-11 PM

Daily 8:30 AM Reserve a tee time 540-972-2230 Golf Course: 9 AM daily

Maintenance Oﬃce: 540-972-2223; M-F, 7 AM-3:30 PM Marina/Gas Dock: Sat/Sun only (through 5/29) 9:30 AM-5:30 PM 9.9 Leaf/Brush Area: Daily: 7 AM-7 PM Closed Wednesdays Pickleball: Paul Jacobson, 630-715-5657 Outdoor Courts available 7 AM-11 PM

Lake Currents April 22, 2022

Member Services/ Holcomb Building: 540-972-2237. Email: Frontdesk@LOWA.org M-F; 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat. 9 AM-1 PM Vehicle Bar Code Hours: (Weather permitting) Mon, Wed, Fri: 2-4:30 PM Tues, Thurs, Sat: 10 AM-noon

1. Main Gate Congestion. Easter Weekend was a busy time at the Main Gate with over 660 invited guest arrivals each day on Saturday and Sunday. This in addition to those invited guests that already had a dash pass. To help keep the long lines moving, Security Chief Scott Walker placed officers up the drive lane to direct pass holders to the member lane. So how do we tackle the Main Gate congestion issues? Two points: First, if every member used TEK Control instead of calling Security we could save guest check-in time at the gate and the expense of an access control officer answering phone calls. Second, LOWA has hired A. Morton Thomas Associates of Richmond to conduct a traffic study to come up with solutions for relieving congestion at the Main Gate, with primary focus on the Main Gate but with an eye towards a possible Third Gate in the future. The study gets underway this month and AMT will give a progress report to the Board in June and a final report in August. 2. Park After Hours – Back in the day, as they say, LOWA used to chain off parks to prevent access after the 11 PM closing time. We will soon be returning to that practice at Hollyfield Park and Sweetbriar Park to help prevent after-hours mischief. Park hours are open from 7 AM to 11 PM. LOWA Security will lock and unlock the gates accordingly. 3. Surveillance Cameras – LOWA has surveillance cameras deployed in common areas to help protect Association assets and identify trespassers and vandals. We have surveillance cameras at the Main and Back Gates, at/inside amenity buildings, and at other key common areas such as the marinas and pools. LOWA Maintenance, Administration, and Security just deployed a new surveillance camera in Sweetbriar Park to help prevent and resolve vandalism and bad behavior issues. Anyone caught vandalizing property can be suspended by the General Manager from use of the amenity for one month, and for a longer period by the Board of Directors. (See LOWA Regulation I.G.) 4. Delivery Drivers and Speeding Summonses: LOWA Administration and Security are working together on a more efficient way of holding delivery drivers accountable for speeding summonses. We recently added a Square Solutions QR code to the Security summons. (See below.) The QR code enables the driver to quickly go online, using a smartphone, and pay the speeding summons with a credit card through Square. You must have your summons number to pay online. This saves LOWA the time and cost of mailing follow-up letters to the driver and the lot owner. It saves the lot owner considerable inconvenience as well. LOWA is also working with TEK Wave to tighten up the use of the TEK Control barred list as a way of turning away drivers who do not pay speeding summonses.

Association News

Safety & Security Roundup

Security/Front Gate: 540-972-2210 or 540-972-2020 LOWA.ORG/TEKCONTROL Tennis: Alice Mote 540-424-8004 Courts available 7 AM-11 PM Trash: LOW Compactor Site 540-672-9600 M, TU, TH, F, 7:30 AM-7 PM Sat 8 AM-5 PM; Sun 9 AM-5 PM Closed Wednesdays and holidays County Waste: 540-727-0887 Curbside trash recycling/collection: Wednesdays 3

Save the Date for AARP Chapter 5239

Pickleball Club Gives Back

by Toni Keating, Member, Pickleball Club

by Carolyn Durphy, President, LOW AARP Welcome back to our first meeting in over two years! It will be held on Monday, May 16, at the Clubhouse at 9:30 AM for coffee and refreshments, and then 10 AM for the general meeting. Plan to attend and hear what will be happening with our chapter from this time forward. We are having Jim Dau from the state organization here to give us input on AARP’s position regarding the COVID-19/Omicron issue. As you have heard, a lot of areas are opening and the mandate of wearing masks has been recinded. For questions or information, please email Carolyn Durphy at durphyc@gmail.com.

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On a beautiful spring weekend, the LOW pickleball courts were abuzz with excitement during the Just for fun-Take 2 pickleball tournament. This time around, the Pickleball Club wanted to add an element of charity to all the fun, and teamed up with the Wilderness Food Pantry. Because we are a pickleball club, it was a natural fit to collect donations of condiments for the pantry. We were told this is often a not thought of, but very needed, supply. At the end of the day, the weekend was a huge success for the Wilderness Food Pantry and all 46 Pickleball Club participants. Our local winners include: Gold: Paul Jacobson/Jim Latham Silver: Jeff George/Scott Webb Bronze: Scott Walker/Aaron Lovell

Women’s Doubles

Gold: Rae Smith/Linda Kadar Silver: Dee Knapp/Toni Keating Bronze: Claudia Phillips/Jeanne Porter

Mixed Doubles

Gold: Bob and Toni Keating Silver: Jim Latham/Jess DeLongis Bronze: Paul and Tracy Jacobson

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The LOW Solos Club meets on Wednesdays for brunch or dinner. We also have outings such as picnics, plays, movies, miniature golf, house parties, etc. Our Point of Contact (POC) is Pam Nalls at 540-972-5253 or pnalls@verizon.net. The May schedule, provided by Diane Welborn, follows: • • • •

Wed, May 4 – Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Central Park. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day. Wed, May 11 – LOW Fareways at 11:30 AM for brunch. Wed, May 18 – Bonefish Grill, Central Park. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day. Wed, May 25 - Red Lobster, Fredericksburg. Meet there at 5 PM and please RSVP to POC by 11 AM that day.

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Sailing Club Back in Action

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Stop by and join our group! Every Weekday Morning at 8 AM Clubhouse Parking Lot Lower Level We also host fun gatherings, happy hours, and other great events throughout the year. Lake of the Woods Walkers Meetup Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335596958261178

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After an almost 2-year COVID break, the Lake of the Woods Sailing Club has resumed their schedule for most activities this sailing season. We kick off our season with our Spring Series, racing most Saturday mornings at 11 AM. The first race of the series is Sat. April 23, and it runs through Jun 4. We interrupt that series for our Annual Invitational Regatta, a one-day event on April 30. A fun, atypical race is our annual Around Turtle Island Challenge race on July 30. We race the length of the lake, including around Turtle Island and finish back close to the dam. Because there is little wind or water around the island, this race allows competitors to propel their boats in that area with any means possible, except motors. They can paddle, pole, or get out and swim to push or pull their boats around the island. Once around the island, the sailing resumes to the finish line. Besides racing, the club also has regular informal sailing days. You might spot the club boats sailing along the club house most any Wednesday during the summer. The club also does an annual Parade of Sail where the boats try to sail in single file, a feat much harder to do than it sounds. They visit the nooks and coves of the lake where they typically would not race. Besides sailing, the club is also a very active social club. Indeed, many members of the club don’t even own a sailboat but do enjoy the comradery of the sailing community. The club hosts an informal gathering at the Clubhouse at 4:30 PM, every third Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome to join in, and one might hear a “sea story” or two. Anyone that might like to try sailing, or has an interest in sailing, can contact the Sailing Club Commodore, Dan Kilgore, 540 755 2885, for more information and even a try at sailing on Lake of the Woods.

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YOU get informal lessons and mentoring on the golf course. Cost is LGA or MGA dues for the season and reduced 9-hole green fees when we go out on the course.

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REGISTRATION

Wednesday, May 18 2 PM LOWA Regular Board Meeting, CC, Zoom

April 22 - 28 8 AM

LOWA Regular Board Meeting – April 20

1 PM

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2 PM

LOWLINC: Building Resiliency in Challenging Times

5 PM

LOWA Regular Board Meeting – April 20

Committee Meetings: Meetings are subject to change; contact the Committee Chair for current information. Visit www.LOWA.org/ Committees. For schedule updates, check online at www.LOWA.org/ Calendar. Golf: 4/25, 3 PM, WC External Affairs: 4/25, 7 PM, CC Investment/Treasurer: 4/25, 1 PM, CC, Zoom Communications: 4/27, 3 PM, WC Planning: 4/28, 3 PM, CC ECC: 4/28, 9 AM, WC Finance: 5/2, 2 PM, CC Fitness: 5/3, 3 PM, CC Safety/Security: 5/4, 3 PM, CC Equestrian: 5/10, 1:30 PM, CC Pools/Community Activities: 5/10, 7 PM, CC

April 29 – May 5 8 AM

LOWA Regular Board Meeting – April 20

1 PM

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2 PM

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5 PM

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• Board Meetings: View online at www.LOWA.org/Videos. To join the Zoom meeting, visit www. LOWA.org/BoardAgendas, for Zoom link. Member Log-in Required. For assistance with logging on to the website call 540-972-2278. For assistance accessing Zoom meeting call 540-972-9680 or email ZoomHelp@LOWA.org.

Meeting Facility Key: CC Community Center CCCR Community Center Classroom CR Community Center Craft Room CH Clubhouse CHGH Clubhouse Great Hall CHPR Clubhouse President’s Room EQ Equestrian Center FW Fareways Cafe FC Fitness Center HF Hollyfield Park Locust Grove Elementary LGES School (Rt. 20) LLCH Lower Level Clubhouse LOWC LOW Church MCR Maintenance Conference Room RR Holcomb Building Reading Room SB Sweetbriar Park ULH Upper Level Holcomb WC Woods Center

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Sunday, April 24 2-4 PM LOW Water Ski Club Open House (SB Pavilion). Info: lowskiclub@yahoo.com.

SPORTS & EXERCISE (subject to change) Location

Wednesday, April 27 4-8 PM Meet & Greet Section 11. Clubhouse Members Lounge. Info: 540-972-2221.

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Saturday, April 30 10 AM-2 PM Drug Take Back Day, CH lower parking lot. Sponsored by OC Sheriff’s Office. Info: 540-672-1200. 11 AM LOW Sailing Club Regatta (Main Lake). 12-4 PM LOW Garden Club Joy of Spring Flower Show (CH). Info: 540972-1630. 3 PM LOW Democratic Club (CC). Info: LOWDemocrats.org.

M, W, F

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Basketball Seniors 50+

11:30 AM-1:30 PM

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Dance Night

7-9 PM

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12:30 PM

M, TU, TH

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Line Dancing

LLCH

4-7 PM

Christine 703-674-7451

Pickleball Lessons

10:10-11:45 AM

Renee 703-405-7687

Praise & Worship Dance

LOWC-WC

10 AM-12:30 PM

Sonja 540-972-1734

Senior Softball 50+

9 AM

Barry 540-972-8964

12 PM

Alison 703-347-5280

7:30-9:30 PM

2nd/ 4th/5th F

Dick 703-298-6254

Square Dancers Club Stretch and Flex

8:30-9:15 AM

M, W, F

Frances 540-972-5435

Walkers & Joggers Club

Varies

9 AM

M, W, SA

Diane 540-388-2930

Walkers Meetup Group

LLCH, p. lot

8 AM

M-F

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Water Fitness (seasonal)

CH Pool

9 AM & 10 AM

M, W, F

Carol 540-972-6739

Yoga

9:15 AM (varies)

FB Group: LOW YogaBonnieBell

Yoga Gentle

10:30 AM

Rebekah 908-358-8406

Yoga Chair

10:30 AM

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Yoga Flow

9 AM

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Rebekah 908-358-8406

ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, BRIDGE & FUN (subject to change) Location Time Day

Monday, May 2 2 PM LOW Arts Meeting (CC). Info: lakeofthewoodsarts.com. Saturday, May 7 10 AM LOWA Regular Board Meeting (CC), Zoom. Info: 540-972-2214.

9:30 AM

3rd M

Carolyn 540-972-3306

Bridge, Sunday Duplicate

7 PM

Joe 540-972-8052

Bridge, Wed Ladies

9 AM-3 PM

Janet 540-972-1340

Bridge, Friday

1-4 PM

Toby 540-972-8251

Bocce Club

CC, Rm. 1

7 PM

3rd TH

Dirk 540-402-5557 Lowbocce@gmail.com

Book Club, LOW

Wilderness Lib.

1 PM

2nd W

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Deadline for submissions to the May 6 issue of Lake Currents is April 25.

Childhelp Auxiliary

Deadline for submissions to the May 20 issue of Lake Currents is May 9.

Closet Quilters

LOWC

10 AM

1st W

Karen 540 972 9043

Civic Club Meeting

Pat 540-735-7998

Civil War Study Group

Charles 540-972-2401 Maureen 540-972-7010

Craft Group

LOWC

9:30-11:45 AM

Debra 540-399-1210

DAR Susannah Chandler

1 PM

2nd SA

Betty Larson 540-661-7202

Democratic Club

1 PM

2nd W

Kerry 540-220-8547

Friends of Wildlife (FOWL)

7 PM

4th W

FB: livingwithwildlifeatlow

Fun Bunch 55+

10 AM-1 PM

John 540-972-5611

Garden Club

12:30 PM

2nd M

Happy Tails Dog Club

Jan 540-972-1630 info@happytailsdogclub.net

Litter Pick-up in LOW

Around LOW

9 AM

3rd SA

LOW Arts

2 PM

1st M

Terry 760-459-9213

LOW Hooks & Needles

9-11 AM

Sharon 540-812-5652

LOW Lions Club

6:30 PM

3rd TH

Linda 571-328-9247

LOW Players

7 PM

2nd W

Dave 540-972-6289

Mahjongg

1-4 PM

Debby 540-412-5240

Mothers of Preschoolers

LOWC, Founders

9:15 AM

1st /3rd W

Kristen, mops@lowchurch.org

Photography Club, LOW

7 PM

4th M

Jen Heinz 703-508-1104

Pick & Sing

6:30 PM

2nd /4th TU

FB Groups/lowpickandsing

Republican Club, LOW

7 PM

2 M

Dave 703-618-3658

Veterans Club

LLCH

7 PM

4th TH

Mike 571-235-5313

LOW Lioness Club

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AARP Meeting

Chess Club

Advertising Info: Call 540-972-2278 or email LakeCurrents@LOWA.org Media Kit online at LOWA.org

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9:15-10 AM

Shape Up

Sunday, May 1 9 AM Hunter Horse Show (EQ). Info: 540-972-2238.

Day

Forever Fit

Thursday, April 28 7 PM LOW Veterans Club (LLCH). Info: 571-235-5313.

Time

Aerobics

Wilderness Toastmasters

Zoom

6:30 PM

1st/3rd TU

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Woodworkers Club

7 PM

4th TU

Glynn 703-625-3849

Please refer to meeting room location key on previous page

Daughters of the American Revolution Susannah Chandler Chapter

Women’s Tennis

by Jane Haltmaier, Member, Tennis Club

America’s 250th Birthday Celebration volution The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution rica250, is the first heritage society to formally partner with America250, the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th al Anniversary in 2026, led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission established by the U.S. Congress. o Our chapter is getting involved in more projects to honor our revolutionary patriots. As descendants of that remarkable generation, we would also like to help our fellow Americans to explore their family d in the histories and discover the roles their ancestors played rical founding of the United States. So, among other historical lowing projects we are working on, we will be offering the following opportunities to everyone interested: For the next few months, beginning April 23, the i i Community Genealogy Study Group will be offering assistance in finding your patriots! It is FREE to everyone, and we have great resources on American Revolutionary service, whether military or patriotic; we can help you discover what your ancestors did to help secure the freedom of our new country. We will also be hosting a workshop on Researching Forgotten Patriots, the often-underrepresented groups, including African, Indigenous, nonEuropean, mixed heritage and women. That date will be published soon. And, of course, don’t miss our booth at LOW Independence Day Celebration, July 2 at Clubhouse Point! Let us help you discover your American patriot’s story! Community Genealogy Study Group generally meets the fourth Saturday of the month; the next meeting is April 23, 1 to 3 PM at the Community Center. All are Welcome! For more information or questions about finding your patriots or DAR, contact us at SusannahChandlerChapter1@gmail.com, or 540 661-7202.

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Lake of the Woods has an active e women’s women s tennis group ever we can get that plays weekday mornings whenever a group together. We have a lunch meeting at e month from Fareways on the first Monday of the April to November, where we set the e schedule for the coming month. People who cannot not attend the lunch are also welcome to email the dates they would like to play to me at jane. haltmaier@gmail.com. I put the schedule edule together and email it to the group. We have a range of abilities and welcome everyone, even if you have not played for a while and would like to get back into tennis. This is a great at group of ladies and an excellent way to make friends if you are new to the community, or even if you have been n here for a while. You may also call Alice Mote, our representative on the Tennis/Pickleball kleball Committee at 540-424-8004 for more e details. You will need to pay the tennis amenity nity fee of $60 for an individual or $100 for a family, mily, which you can do online or at the Holcomb Building.

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LOW Community

by Sheran Marks, LGA Communications

This month, the Lake Authors of the Wilderness Club spotlights one of our members, author and artist Elena Pratt, as she prepares for her upcoming Art Show & Book Signing Event. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7, for her show titled Nostalgia and Nature, at the Vision Health Center O.D. across from the LOW main gate. All are welcome at the opening reception Saturday, May 7, from 1 to 4 PM. The show will remain on display for three months. Elena Pratt is a Lake Author and a Lake Artist. She and her husband Ted have lived in the lake since 2017. While Elena has over 35 years of experience performing in musical theater, in more recent years she has found new outlets for her creativity. She began by painting Pokémon characters in a Pop Art style and painting rocks to leave around the neighborhood. She and Ted spent lots of time together in 2020. One day, he decided that people needed to have their spirits lifted, so he donned his inflatable T-rex costume that Elena had given him for Valentine’s Day. Elena supported Ted in his mission to spread joy and dressed in an inflatable unicorn costume. At least once a week they walked around the neighborhood, waving at cars and people. They have been nicknamed the LOW Tedisaurus Rex and the Elenacorn. During this time, Elena started posting snippets of conversations she and Ted were having to Facebook because, much like children, Ted says the darndest things. Almost immediately, friends were saying, “This needs to be a book!”, so she assembled them together. Conversations with Ted is 100 conversations between Elena and Ted. You can pick it up and read just a few pages when you need a laugh. The book is available at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and on Elena’s Etsy page www.etsy.com/ shop/popartbyelena. Conversations with Ted will be available to purchase at Elena’s show, and both she and Ted will be there to sign your copies.

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by Sharon Lyon, Steering Committee Member

Our LGA Annual Meeting/Spring Luncheon was held on Friday, April 1. A special thanks to our Hospitality Committee: Linda Compton, Chair; Garnet Brannan, Sue Collie, Margaret Darby, Julia Hooper, Phyllis Sakole, and Kathy Smith. They did an outstanding job! The decorations were beautiful, it was very well organized, and lunch was delicious. The event chairs and board members presented information on the LGA Activities for 2022. Our special guests were Eric Barnes and Kim Morefield. Unfortunately, due to the weather, our opening day was postponed, but that did not dampen our enthusiasm. It was postponed until Tuesday, April 12. Our Spring Tournament will be three Tuesdays in a row, starting May 10, and continuing on May 17 and 24. Your winning score will be based on the best two gross and net scores out of the three. The cost is $5 to participate. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the Ladies Lounge on April 19. You will have until Sunday, May 8, to sign up. There will be sign-up sheets for 9- and 18hole ladies’ groups. Please plan to attend the LGA 50th Anniversary Cocktail Party on May 20, from 4 to 6 PM at the Clubhouse. Appetizers and choice of one featured beverage ticket included in the $20 cost. Invite a guest and plan to attend. Sign up starts April 20, and the deadline is May 9. Our Fifty and Still Nifty Member Guest Tournament and Social will be June 7 for the Social and June 8 for the Tournament. This is our opportunity to invite guests from other clubs, or a friend or relative to join us. If you need help in getting a partner, please contact Nancy King or Lori Barnes. This is always a great event and lots of fun!

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Lions Support Worldwide Disaster Assistance, Ukrainian Refugees by Richard Unser, Public Relations Chair, LOW Lions Club

by Linda & David Sam, and Deanne Lawrence, Members, Friends of Wildlife at the Lake The Problem A fox was leaving small animal carcasses at the door on a resident’s deck. She knew the culprit was a fox, as she’d seen it several times, at least once with a squirrel in its mouth. Efforts to deter the behavior—spraying peppermint, installing flashing lights, and spraying vinegar—although all good ideas, didn’t work to discourage this fox. The resident was also concerned that the fox could get under the deck through small openings. She didn’t mind the fox being around, but did not appreciate the “gifts” being left on her deck. So, she reached out to our group for help. The Suggestions Our team learned that foxes sometimes mark territory in this way. Hazing was suggested as a deterrent, but the behavior was occurring when the resident was away. It was also suggested that baby gates or ex-pens be installed to keep the fox off the deck. Carolyn Wilder from Wildlife Rescue League advised that mylar balloons can be used to scare foxes from an area. Members of our group (Deanne Lawrence and Melissa Kovach) visited the house to look under the deck for evidence of a den—none was found; however a dead carcass was found at an opening and removed. The Solution The resident decided to try tying Mylar balloons to deck entrances. Balloons to the rescue! No more “gifts” received! The resident is also planning to have a contractor install gates on deck entrances and to seal off any openings that currently allow access under the deck. Remember, balloons can also be used when foxes have moved into an unsafe location, or the property owner just doesn’t want them there. Foxes prepare a backup den in the area and can relocate themselves in emergency situations. Please remember it’s not okay for humans to relocate them. We were happy to assist in solving this problem in a way that helped both the homeowner and the fox. A definite win-win. Having a problem/concern with wildlife? Please reach out for assistance. Facebook: Friends of Wildlife at the Lake PUBLIC GROUP. Email: fowloflow@gmail.com

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World Relief Saturday, an annual event unique to Lake of the Woods Lions Club, is a way that the club can reach out to offer help outside the local community. When natural disasters strike, Lions Clubs are among the first to offer help. The Lions Clubs International Foundation offers assistance in a variety of ways, including major catastrophe, emergency, community recovery, and disaster preparedness grants. On Sept. 18, 2021, Lake of the Woods Lions held its third annual Photos provided World Relief Saturday. 100% of the Lions man their Outdoor Sales proceeds from that morning’s yard sale were donated to support LCIF’s Display for their World Relief worldwide disaster relief programs. Saturday event. With sales of $2,216 and $936 in cash donations, LOW Lions was able to send a $3,152 check to LCIF in support of this important effort. Because of the overwhelming need to aid and support Ukrainian refugees, LOW Lions designated March 19 as a special World Relief Saturday. This was no ordinary Saturday. Shoppers came determined to buy and were generous with their donations for the Ukrainian Refugees Fund. Sales reached $2,971 and, along with cash donations from customers and club members, LOW Lions was able to send a check for $26,545 to the LCIF Refugees and Displaced Persons Fund for Ukraine. A big thank you to all LOW Lions who volunteered or donated and to our extremely generous neighbors who supported this important cause on The Lions World Relief Saturday this very special Saturday. featured an indoor Ukrainianthemed display

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Stage Alive! Meet Emmet Cahill

LOW Arts is moving forward each month with enrichment activities designed to satisfy the artistic curiosity of our members. On April 14, LOW Arts organized the first in our Art Walks series. We started with lunch at Amy’s Café, then ventured up the hill to Belmont for a guided tour of the home, studio, and gallery of Gari and Corrine Melchers. Although well-connected as a portrait artist, Gari also painted scenes close to home, with a special interest in images of mothers and children. We are amazed at the artistic experiences close to Lake of the Woods and hope to open that door by organizing future explorations though our Art Walks series. Beginning May 3, LOW Arts once again will have our display at the Wilderness Branch Library. Take a moment to look at the display case as you enter the library to discover the talent behind LOW Arts. All art will be for sale directly through the artist. Contact information will be next to each artwork. Our Fareways Cafe’ exhibit continues to draw attention. So, while having lunch, browse the walls and remember that all artwork is for sale there too, through direct contact with the artist. Thank you to all those who have supported LOW Arts through your purchases; it matters. Our artist in the spotlight for our May 2 meeting will be photographer Laura O’Leary. Join us at 2 PM in classroom 2 of the Community Center. She will discuss how to photograph art for submission to galleries or online sales sites; the all-important first step in presenting our art to the outside world. This is a great time to become an active member of LOW Arts. We welcome new members to our monthly meetings. You can find us on Facebook and visit our website for more information. lakeofthewoodsarts.com.

On Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 PM, Stage Alive! is proud to present Ireland’s Most Exciting Young Tenor, Emmet Cahill. News of his sold-out debut concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall has turned heads with audiences throughout North America. He is quickly building a reputation for being the golden voice of this generation. Emmet takes the audience on a musical journey, allowing them to connect with their most cherished memories through beautiful songs like Danny Boy, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, and My Wild Irish Rose, to name but a few. His powerful classical voice comes to the fore when performing Broadway hits such as Bring Him Home and Music of The Photo provided Night and tender, nostalgic favorites Emmet Cahill will perform for such as Moon River and Some Stage Alive! April 23 at Eastern Enchanted Evening. View High School. He was scheduled to be our bonus concert for new subscribers for the 2022-23 season, but Mother Nature threw us a curve when we were forced to reschedule America’s Sweethearts to Tuesday, June 7. Brochures for the new season were already at the printers, and rather than confuse the issue, we decided to offer a double feature. Brochures were mailed on April 9 and are available at the Wilderness Branch Library and the Holcomb Building. New subscribers by April 23 may attend both concerts, thereby seeing eight concerts for the cost of six. You may preview all eight concerts at stagealive.org. The Cahill concert will be held in the Eastern View High School auditorium, and the America’s Sweethearts in the Culpeper County High School auditorium. Both schools are handicapped accessible and have ample free parking. For information, please phone me at 540-972-7866.

LOW Players

by Sandie Frame, Member, LOW Players Foxfire is over. The stage is being taken down and the cast and crew will be taking a much-needed rest. The Players want to thank all the patrons, sponsors, and audience for making this show a hit. A special thanks goes to the Stoney Lonesome Boys’ Band for their musical backup for Dillard’s singing. We had great audiences for all the performances. Although this show is over, we do have another show coming up in November. Scrooge, the musical will make its debut in mid-November. Auditions for this show will be held on August 21 at 2 PM and August 22 at 7 PM in the Community Center. There will be more information as we get closer to that date. There will also be information on our website: www.lowplayers.org, as we get closer to the dates. In the meantime, starting on April 23, the Show Stoppers singers will be entertaining diners on the deck at the Clubhouse. You can make reservations through the Clubhouse. If you enjoyed our past shows and this one, think about joining our group. We are always looking for new members. There are plenty of activities to do that do not involve performing on stage. Our next meeting is scheduled for May 11 in the Community Center, classroom 1, starting at 7 PM. Please consider becoming a Player.

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Human Services Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting every Monday at 7 PM at LOW Church (Rm 210). For other local online AA meetings go to http://d39.wildwoodweb.com/ Meetings.shtml. Info: LOW Church 540-972-9060. Cancer Support Group for Women and their Caregivers: Meetings are held at LOW Church. Please contact Suzanne Lentine for meeting dates/time or for more information, 540-972-9060. Dementia Memory Café: This is a social event where the person with dementia and/or the caregiver(s) are welcome to come discuss issues. Contact Bonnie at 540-547-4824 or bonnired@comcast.net.

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LOW F&R Phone Directory. The 2021 Directory is available for $10, cash or check only, at LOWA Member Services, Holcomb Bldg. Sales benefit LOW Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. If you have changes, corrections, or deletions, please email: LOWFRTREASURER@gmail.com. Cause 4 Paws. We need volunteer foster homes, monetary donations, and donations of the following: Purina Kitten Chow, Purina Cat Chow, Friskies Pate canned food and Fancy Feast Kitten Wet Food. Proceeds benefit feline rescue. Donations may be tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) charity. Donations may be mailed to Cause 4 Paws, P.O. Box 301, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Facebook: causefourpaws Locust Grove VA or call LA, 540-485-4181 or Darlene 540-972-8038. LOW Lioness Book Sale. Used books will be sold on the last Saturday of the month (Feb.Nov.) from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Ferris Building. Proceeds go to the Benevolence Fund. Book donations are accepted the day of the sale. No reference or textbooks, please. Info: Ann, 540-972-4338; Sherri, 540412-9854; or Helene, 540-412-0798. LOW Lions Medical Equipment Loan Program seeks donations of wheelchairs and rollators in working condition to share with neighbors in need. Donate at Velona Building (by compactor) any Saturday from 9 AM-noon. Call 540-388-0110 to schedule a pick-up. If you or a family member needs a walker, shower bench, bedside commode, or other medical equipment, the Lions are here for you!

Wilderness Food Pantry, P.O. Box 605, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Info: Nicki, 703-217-5615. LOW Lions Medical Equipment: Durable medical equipment is available for temporary loan to those with needs. Currently loans are being made by appointment only. Please call 540-388-0110. Orange County Free Clinic: Offers primary medical care and prescription assistance to the uninsured in OC. Medical care available Mon. through Thurs., by appointment. 101-C Woodmark Street, Orange. Info: Dorren Brown, 540-672-0793. Parkinson’s Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at The Lake of the Woods Church at 4 PM. Contact Lee Moore at 540-972-0395 with any questions. Red Cross Blood Drive: From noon to 6 PM, in the Community Center. Usually fourth Tuesday every other month (call to confirm date). You must be generally healthy and 17 or older. Go to www. redcrossblood.org for schedule and more detailed information. Make an appointment online or call 1-800733-2767. Making an appointment saves you time! Walk-ins accepted, on space available basis. Info: Ginny, 540-848-5829 or Carol, 540972-0664. Seeking Counseling? The LOW Church offers affordable counseling for all persons by appointment. Info: Church, 540-972-9060. Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Care-AVan will provide transportation to health care (including picking up prescription medications) and legal appointments for senior citizens (over 60) and persons (over 18) with physical disabilities. Available Mon-Fri. with minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Free Service (donations accepted), Call 540-825-3100 ext. 3358 or 3013. Vision Impaired Support Group. Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 10 AM, Community Center, Room 1. Sponsored by the LOW Lions. Contact: Gail Sauro, 540-9721629 or Gail.Sauro@yahoo.com.

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Regional Resource Guide for Older Adults can be viewed online at agingtogether.org. Divorce Care Support Group Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 PM, at the LOW Church Library. For more information, contact Mike Lemay at 540-972-9060 or email mike@ lowchurch.org. Grief Support Group: Griefshare is a free worldwide Biblebased support group to help you through your grief journey after the loss of a loved one. We meet twice a year for 13-week sessions of videos and discussions at the LOW Church. Info: 540-972-9060 or www. lowchurch.org. Living Water Community Clinic in Locust Grove Town Center (32345 Constitution Hwy, Suite P) offers free medical care, dental care, and prescription assistance to the eligible uninsured in Orange, Spotsylvania, and Culpeper counties. Medical care available on 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Thursdays from 5 to 8 PM. Medical and dental care available on the 2nd Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Call 540854-5922 for medical appointments. Call 540-854-5923 for dental appointments. Volunteers Needed. Info: 540-854-5922, Suzanne. LOWLINC - Non-profit membership service organization dedicated to enabling seniors at the lake to continue living fully and independently in their homes. Volunteer services provided: transportation, light home maintenance, computer assistance, check-in calls, friendly visits and referrals to screened service providers. Fee-based. Opportunities to volunteer, too. Info: 1-855-LOWLINC or visit lowlinc.org. LOW Lions/Lioness Wilderness Food Pantry: Located behind Locust Grove Town Center, Route 20. The pantry is open several times a month to provide food to qualified persons/families in Orange County. Please call 888-508-9274 for the schedule of openings and other information about the pantry. LOW Lions rely on Federal food programs, local retail stores, community food drives, and financial donations to feed the hungry in our community. Lions

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Lions Furniture Pickup and Yard Sale. The LOW Lions accept donations of furniture and merchandise at the Velona Building (Shoosmith Road, near the trash compactor). Donations accepted Saturdays from 9 AM to noon. To arrange for donation pickup, call Doug at 540-495-0640. The Lions are a 501(c)(3) charity; donations may be tax deductible. The Lion’s Yard Sale at the Velona Building is open every Saturday from 9 AM to noon. Orange County Humane Society of VA. Our TNVR (trap, neuter, vaccinate, return) feral, free roaming cat program needs canned and dry cat food as well as monetary donations. Food donations may be dropped off at Locust Grove Vet Clinic. Monetary donations are needed for all our programs, including our Pets In Place program for pet dogs and cats in need. Mail donations to: OCHSVA, PO Box 852, Locust Grove, VA 22508, or send through Paypal. Remember when shopping with Amazon, select us as your charity of choice. OCHSVA is a 501(c)3 charity, your donations may be tax deductible. Facebook: Orange County Humane Society VA. Call 540-672-0069, for questions about our TNVR community cat program (that we affectionately call Andi’s Cats), and our Pets In Place program.

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You know how hearing a favorite old song brings back a sweet memory? Or you hear a toe-tapping, nostalgic song that makes you want to get up and dance? Well, all you need to do to re-live these golden moments is to hop over to the Lake of the Woods Lioness Club webpage at www.lowlioness.org/ and purchase your tickets before they sell out. Then you can look forward to a night of 50’s & 60’s music, dancing, contests with prizes, snacks, and a cash bar. Tickets are $30 per person (adults 21 and over). Seats are filling quickly, so don’t hesitate and end up disappointed. Buy now! For more information, call 330-931-9287. All proceeds support the Lioness Lions Foundation, Inc. to serve our community.

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From the LOW Garden Club field trip to admire Bluebells and enjoy a sip of wine, to a tree planting on Arbor Day, to a program on Bluebirds, April started with a flourish. Much more is ahead. First up is the Joy of Spring flower show on Saturday, April 30, from noon to 4 PM, that is open to the community. Then, on Saturday May 14, LOW Garden Club offers the spring plant sale. And finally, on Saturday, May 21 at 10 AM in the Clubhouse portico, the Clubhouse and community will celebrate the grand reopening of the renovated Clubhouse Garden. Behind the scenes, as the club prepares for these events, members are also collecting plastic bags, newspaper sleeves, etc., to be recycled for a park bench, as well as Pennies for Pines. Both will be collected at meetings. The Lake of the Woods Garden Club meets the second Monday of the month at 1 PM in the Great Hall of the Clubhouse. Guests are welcome and should tell Security they are here for the meeting. The LOW Garden Club is a member of the Shenandoah District of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs as well as the National Federation of Garden Clubs.

The LOW Veterans Club will conduct its next meeting on Thursday, April 28, in the lower level of the Clubhouse at 7 PM. The featured guest speaker will be Major General John M. Epperly, currently assigned as Deputy Commanding General at Army National Guard, U.S. Army Futures Command. Epperly is responsible for synchronizing Guard priorities, policy guidance, and resources within Army Futures Command, and aligning Active Guard and Reserve efforts to provide Army modernization. His military background includes graduating from the United States Military Academy and subsequently serving in the United States, Korea, Kuwait, and Iraq, completing two combat tours in the Arabian Gulf Region. His topic of discussion is Modernizing the U.S. Army for Great Competition and Conflict. The presentation should be informative as well as entertaining. The long-awaited National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir is now open to the public. The museum reflects the service and sacrifice of the American Soldier. The LOW Veterans Club encourages all residents to view and experience the individual and group history and preserve for future generations the price of freedom. The museum is located on 84 rolling acres of Virginia countryside. Its impressive stainless steel and glass exterior and 185,000 square foot interior uses advanced interactive exhibits to highlight the 247 years of Army history. The museum identifies the role of the U.S. Army in wars, armed conflicts, and peacetime. The Army Museum docents provide free guided tours at 10:15 AM and 1:15 PM daily. These tours describe 12 different exhibits illustrating the Army’s significant role in American history. The individual tours last approximately 50 minutes. Visit the Welcome Desk to obtain a free tour ticket. Free museum tickets must be requested in advance. There is also an Army Theater, which provides a sweeping panorama of images and sounds reflecting everything from basic training to active-duty combat in defense of this country. To obtain further information, contact the museum at www.thenmusa.org or call 1-800-506-2672.

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ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS, all flooring, decks, basement finishing, roofing, painting, bath and kitchen remodeling, power washing, house and garage cleanouts, additions, house building. Gutter Cleaning and Install Seamless Gutters. Have small backhoe for digging drain pipes and drain tiles. Licensed and insured. Call Jerry at 540-840-2248 for free estimates. ARMITAGE PAINTING – Handyman Service, 540-735-7977. ASK LUKE ZELLO - Inside and Out Home Improvement and Repairs, 540-406-3589. ASPHALT Sealing, Repair - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BEACON INSURANCE Group, LLC - We are an Independent Insurance Agency offering competitive personal and commercial rates through multiple carriers! We’d love to earn your business! Come see us across Rt. 3 from the Post Office or call us for a quote! 540-972-7981. BOAT CANVAS and Upholstery. We work hard to keep your boat protected. Certified Marine Canvas Fabrication & Repair, Mobile Service, Custom Boat, Detailing, Boat Hull Cleaning, Pontoon Cleaning. Trident Marine Canvas & Upholstery, 540-205-9509. BOAT COVER Repair & Custom Boat Covers. We would love to create Custom Boat Covers, seat covers, and any Boat upholstery needs including repair. Affordable and High Quality. Call Sam 570449-4540. BOBCAT WORK - Lot Clearing, Grading, Gravel Driveway Spreading. Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128. BRICK/STONE Masonry - Patios, walkways, porches, retaining walls. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. BROADUS PROPERTIES Home Improvement: Carpentry, sheetrock repair, painting, fencing, deck repairs, gravel, mulch, and sand delivery, shed gravel site pads, shed repairs, and more. Steven, 703-969-0827. BULKHEADS and DOCKS, Boat Slips, Ground Level Decks, Wood Walkways, Lake Steps and Beaches. Since 1993 we have provided quality, affordable services to our neighbors at LOW. We are Licensed and fully Insured. You won’t hire us and then have us hire someone else (uninsured) to do your job. Our bulkhead replacement can be measured in miles, not feet. We build year-round and do not use large equipment in our work. See some of our work at both LOW Marinas, the small lake boat ramp, LOW Kayak Dock and Meadow Farms Golf Course. Free estimates, second opinions, and proof of Insurance are gladly provided. Call D&B Services, Inc., 540-972-7361. LOW Resident.

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COPPERSTONE PROFESSIONAL Estate Sale. 216 Madison Circle. Fri., April 29, 10 AM-4 PM; Sat., April 30, 10 AM-4 PM; Sun., May 1, 12-4 PM. Grand Piano, Pool Table, Jewelry, China, Crystal, LR, BR, Office & Patio Furniture, Lawn Statues, Unique Collectibles, Art & Kitchenware plus full garage. Photos at CopperStone or estatesale.com. Info: C. France, 540-273-8746.

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FINANCE. Full-Time Salaried Position – Accounting Manager. Responsible for supervising Finance staff in day-to-day transactions and preparation of monthly financial statements, assist in annual audit, interact with Managers and Senior Staff, assist in annual Budget Process, administer membership management applications. Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance, 3-5 years progressive experience, strong spreadsheet and accounting software background. CLUBHOUSE. Full-Time Salaried Assistant Clubhouse Manager. Oversee/coordinate the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to ensure highest guest service satisfaction and assist in achieving company objectives in meeting sales goals, maintaining food quality, and ensuring that all safety, sanitation, and food handling standards are consistently met. Ensure all state laws pertaining to alcoholic beverages are strictly adhered to including staff training and certification. Excellent customer service skills essential. A minimum of 5 years progressive experience in similar food & beverage operation is required. CLUBHOUSE. Part-Time positions: • Servers. Must be 18 years and older, have excellent customer service skills, enthusiasm, and energy. Some restaurant experience preferred • Line Cook to accurately prepare and cook a variety of meats, poultry and seafood; vegetables and other food items using various kitchen equipment. Plating and garnishing. Complying with Clubhouse standards for portion sizes, cooking methods and other policies essential. 2 yrs. min. experience. • Banquet Captain to assist in supervising/coordinating banquet events with service staff, oversee setup, breakdown, cleanup, and reset of club functions. Knowledge of procedures and equipment used in preparing and serving large gatherings required. • Banquet Servers to provide excellent customer service when serving guests and assist with banquet set up and tear down. Must be able to work flexible hours. • Banquet and Lounge Bartenders. Must be at least 21 years of age and willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. Mix and serve beverages and have superb customer service skills. TIPS certification will be provided. One-two years experience desirable. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES MANAGER: Full-Time Salaried. Oversee, manage and coordinate daily operations of facility events, pickleball/ tennis courts, campground operations, pools and fitness center activities. Manage and direct staff in scheduling and monitoring use of facilities. Plan and coordinate special events, maintain community events schedule and regularly attend, participate and follow up with Committees. Interacts with Community membership and Management. Excellent communication and organization skills must be demonstrated. Budgeting experience desired. HS diploma required with some college preferred. Experience working with diverse customer base, including children and seniors, preferred. Minimum three years’ progressive experience in similar or related environment such as a Community Center, Recreation Center or Recreation program. Ability to work some evenings and weekends for special events. CLUBHOUSE POOL – Part-Time/Seasonal Snack Bar Attendants. Maintain a clean, organized and safe snack bar area located in the Clubhouse Pool Fitness Complex. Prepare snack foods and drinks for pool and beach guests as required. Cash handling and customer service experience preferred. Ability to handle money and lift/push up to 25 lbs. required. EQUESTRIAN CENTER – Part-Time Stable Worker/Instructor to assist with barn chores, feeding horses, and blanketing when weather requires. Assisting with pony rides, trail rides, and special events. Previous experience working with equines required. FAREWAYS CAFE- Part-Time positions: • Servers Must be 18 years or older and able to work flexible hours including weekends. Some restaurant experience preferred. • Line Cooks. needed to accurately and efficiently prepare hot food products as well as prepare and portion food prior to cooking. One year experience is preferred along with good communication skills, ability to work flexible hours and a team spirit. MAINTENANCE – Full-Time Roads Laborer. Help maintain community streets, rights-of-way, and drainage systems. Operates vehicles and equipment as required to perform repairs. Performs hole patching, installation of street signs, cutting back brush and repairing and cleaning culverts. HS Diploma + 1 year experience in road maintenance operations required. MARINA – Part-time Attendants. Assist in operating the marina fuel center. Excellent customer service and record keeping ability required. Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends. Age 16 or older may apply. Seasonal hours.

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MOVING - DAVE THE MOVER LLC. 20 years experience. Local and distant. 540-229-9999. MOVING 50% OFF, Call Steve Dement 540-395-4696. MULCH DELIVERY - Doubleshredded hardwood. Call Brian, 540-219-7660. MULCHING (DELIVERY/ SPREADING). Ask Luke Zello, 540406-3589. NEW HOPE Nutrition. Cleaner eating. Healthier living. Stronger immunity, bones and joints. Groups now forming. Text/call 540-207-9700. NOTARY LOW- Mobile Local Services- Saturdays and evenings upon request. Beth 540-226-2402. NOTARY SERVICES – LOW. Onsite, will travel. Sherri Lahay Lasover, 540-412-9854 or 202-288-8564. PAINTING/STAINING, Interior/ Exterior. Drywall Repairs. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PATIOS, WALKWAYS, Retaining Walls - Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. PET-SITTING / DOG Walking. Lisa Ward of “Ward of the Dogs” specializes in Lake of the Woods dogs. Your house or mine. To discuss your pet-sitting needs, call 520-612-5190. POWER WASHING - We clean vinyl side houses, decks, sidewalks, concrete mold removal, gutters, roofs, brick algae and much more! 540-500-9405. PRESSURE WASHING. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. REPAIRS & NEW ROOFS. Cheaper, Sooner, Better. Any small issues-- before they cause extensive damage. Skylights, Seamless Gutters. 540-656-6005 or lakescapes.llc@gmail.com. ROOFING and REPAIRS - See our first classified ad. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. SENIOR HOME Care in your home. Home Care Solutions, LLC Certified/Insured Senior in Home Care, 12 year’s experience, References by request Yonna Philipp 540-717-8245 or yonnap@ msn.com. SMALL HAUL. For that haul that nobody wants to pick up. 540-7357977. SNAPPER JACK Yard Care, LLP - Complete yard care, mulch, powerwashing, grass trimming and pruning. LOW homeowner. 540-287-7143, David Wilkinson; 540-907-5800, Billy Jack. snapperjackyardcare@gmail.com. Fully insured and Free estimates. Veterans 10% off. TREE CARE/REMOVAL - Premier Arbor Services LLC, Complete Tree Service. Hardscapes, Yard installation, Stump grinding, Tree trimming. 540718-3794. TREE REMOVAL, Any size, anywhere. Fully insured. Ask Luke Zello, 540-406-3589. TREE SERVICE - Professional Tree Surgeon, 540-729-3128.

General applications are always welcome. All Pay Market Competitive. Submit applications and resumes to HR@LOWA.org or fax to 540-972-2243. All positions must be able to pass a criminal background check and have a valid Virginia driver’s license. More information regarding these positions is available in the Human Resources Department. EOE.

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LOW Community

Making an impact in the community by serving those in need through LOW Lioness Club.

Among the many clubs and organizations in Lake of the Woods, one of the clubs that stand out for their service to the community and those in need is the Kathy Merritt LOW Lioness Club. Their LOW Lioness Club President motto of “We Serve" truly tells the story of what it means to be a Lioness. On its website, the Lioness Club states that “It is a group of civic-minded people who have banded together to do the things they cannot do alone.” There are few callings in life greater than that. Among the many great causes, the Lioness Club supports are the Wilderness Food Pantry, an eyeglass recycling program, school supply drives, and abused women and children. This list hardly scratches the surface of their community support.

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Kathy Merritt, one of our Coldwell Banker Elite agents has been a member of the LOW Lioness Club since 2006. In fact, she is currently serving a term as the LOW Lioness President.

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If you have an interest in serving in this fine organization, Kathy would love to speak with you. You can reach her at (540) 538-6605.

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