Tennis Connection

by Janet Ratzlaff, Vice Chairman, Pickleball/Tennis Committee

FiberLync is currently installing fiber optic cable throughout Section 7 (to homes) and Sections 9 and 10. Section 6 is next. If you reside elsewhere in Lake of the Woods, it’s coming your way. If you want fiber optic cable to be installed from the street to your home, it would be useful for members who sign up to know about the exterior and interior aspects of this installation. Whether you want fiber optic cable to your home for improved performance, for more viewing options, to increase your property value, and/or for costsaving reasons, pre-register on FiberLync’s website, www.fiberlync.net

When FiberLync’s work is nearing your property, pre-registered members will be sent an email about proceeding. Then, once you agree to the hookup, FiberLync’s exterior installation includes:

• Contacting Miss Utility for marking underground lines on your property, done within 72 hours.

• Installing an in-ground box near the street, about a week later, where your individual fiber strand breaks out.

• Installing the fiber optic cable 8-10 inches underground, from the inground box to your home, and, if necessary, tunnel under the driveway.

• Installing vertical conduit (pipe) through which the cable goes from underground up to the provided interface box attached to an exterior wall.

Although it is unnecessary for you to be present for the exterior installation work, it might be useful to show where you want the underground cable installed. Interior installation occurs on a home install appointment requested by you, for when you will be available on scene for about two hours. FiberLync’s interior installation includes:

• Passing the cable from the exterior Interface box through the wall via a drilled hole and connect it to a provided Optical Network Terminal, about 3”x3”.

• Installing a provided Wi-Fi router.

• Setting up the Wi-Fi ID name and password.

• Showing you how to connect your TV program streaming service(s) with your Wi-Fi and how to use your TV.

All the above work, supplies and equipment are included in FiberLync’s installation fee of $480, which can be paid upfront or on the two-year, $20 per month plan. For additional information, see www.fiberlync.net

Big News! Due to an increased interest in expanding tennis membership, the creation of a tennis directory has been offered in order for members to access other players who would like to get together to play tennis, participate in tennis socials and follow the latest updates regarding court conditions, becoming a part of the Tennis Club, membership information and other tennis related topics. The directory would become active May 1, 2023. If you would like your name and contact information to be included in the new directory, please contact Janet Ratzlaff at Ratzlaff.janet@gmail.com

In addition to the directory, updates from the tennis/pickleball Committee meetings will be provided as well as the opportunity to get information regarding upcoming Spring Tennis Socials can be located on our new Facebook Tennis Connection site on LOW Social Gatherings site. Please feel free to spread the word to other LOW tennis players to contact me and sign up to be a part of the Tennis Directory!!

See you on the courts!

Family Date Night at the Clubhouse

by Janet Klingensmith, Member, Pools & Community Activities Committee

The Pools and Community Activities Committee is pleased to partner with the Clubhouse to offer Family Date Night, Saturday, Feb. 18, from 6 to 9 PM. A buffet dinner with pasta bar will be served, followed by dancing, with music from DJ Ed Suche of Mixed-Up Entertainment. To complete the evening, there will be a photo booth from Silly Shotz Photo to memorialize the event. Reservations are required and seating is limited, so purchase your tickets online in advance through the QR code on LOWA website under Clubhouse events or the LOW Clubhouse Facebook page. Cost is $15.95 for adults, and $10.95 for children under 10; children under 3 are free.

Mark your calendar, grab your date, and join us for an evening of family fun.