Winchester Country - February 2014

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Published Monthly by the Winchester Country Civic Association

Volume 11, Issue 2

February 2014 2 Ground Hog Day 12 Lincoln’s Birthday 13 Maintenance Board Meeting 14 Happy Valentine’s Day 17 President’s Day 22 Washington’s Birthday 24 Senior’s Meeting @ the Clubhouse 6pm

March 2014 9 Daylight Savings Time Begins 13 Maintenance Board Meeting 17 St. Patrick’s Day 17-21 CFISD Spring Break 24 Senior’s Meeting @ the Clubhouse 6pm 25 Homeowners Association Meeting – Open to all residents 7pm

April 2014 10 Maintenance Board Meeting 12 Community Easter Event 2-4pm 18 Good Friday 20 Happy Easter!

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February 2014

Thank You, Neighbors!

Thank you to all the residents that came out to Cookies With Santa! We especially thank Burt Vickers who played the role of Santa, Nicole Chovantez who was the event photographer, Peter Dayton and for our elves Heike, Heidi and Erick Davis.We also thank those who brought toys for the Happy Bear Toy Drive.

Winchester Country appreciates the support of our residents and looks forward to Cookies With Santa 2014.

Easter Event Volunteers Needed We are seeking Winchester Country residents that would like to volunteer for the upcoming Easter event. This is a great opportunity to get to know your neighbors, help out the community and HAVE FUN! We need help with serving snacks, the egg hunt, games and a special visitor that might be hopping in…

The event is set for Saturday, April 12th, from 2 to 4pm.

If you are interested, please email Stacy at wmcaclubhouse@ winchester-countr y.org or call 281-890-8856 with your contact information.

Celebrations Alert!

If you would like for us to recognize a birthday, anniversary or any “special” event in our monthly newsletter please send your information to wcmaclubhouse@winchestercountry.org or you may drop it off in the mail slot located in front of the office to the left of the pool gates. We will only printing new information for 2014, allowing us to keep our files current. Remember anything that has been published in the past will no longer be in future newsletters. We look forward to hearing from you.

YOUTH DIRECTORY UPDATES If you would like to be listed in the 2014 Youth Directory, please email your name and information to wcmaclubhouse@winchestercountry.org or drop it off in the mail slot at the clubhouse office.

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Winchester Country MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATION BOARD

President.................................................... Nicole Chovanetz .............................wcmapresident@winchester-country.org Vice President................................................... Vicki Hamm ....................................... wcmavp@winchester-country.org Secretary............................................................ Peter Dayton ..............................wcmasecretary@winchester-country.org Treasurer........................................................... Peter Dayton ..............................wcmatreasurer@winchester-country.org Director............................................................ Barbara Dorr ............................. wcmadirector1@winchester-country.org Director........................................................Richard Burgess ............................. wcmadirector2@winchester-country.org

WCMA OTHER CONTACTS SCS Management..............wcmascs@winchester-country.org Security...................... wcmasecurity@winchester-country.org Pool................................. wcmapool@winchester-country.org Tennis...........................wcmatennis@winchester-country.org Parks..............................wcmaparks@winchester-country.org Clubhouse...............wcmaclubhouse@winchester-country.org Deed Restrictions................................................................... ...................wcmadeedrestrictions@winchester-country.org Community Landscaping....................................................... .......wcmacommunitylandscaping@winchester-country.org Community Coordinator....................................................... ...................wcmawchcoordinator@winchester-country.org .................................................Telephone (281) 890-8856 Trash Issues.....................wcmatrash@winchester-country.org Newsletter...............wcmanewsletter@winchester-country.org Web.................................wcmaweb@winchester-country.org

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY or CRIME IN PROGRESS....................911 WC Deputies.................................................. 713-221-6000 Vacation Watch............................................... 281-290-2100 Post Office....................................................... 800-275-8777 Harris County Flood Control District............. 281-684-4000 Harris County Animal Control....................... 281-999-3191 SCS Management........................................... 281-463-1777 SCS Management FAX................................... 281-463-0050 Advantage Water Mgt. (Water & Sewer)......... 281-807-9500 Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Dept............................ 281-550-6663 Center Point Energy........................................ 713-207-2222 Reliant Entex.................................................. 713-659-2111 Pool Phone...................................................... 281-890-9066

WINCHESTER COUNTRY

SENIORS’ CLUB If you are 55 years old and older we are looking for you.

We meet the 4th Monday of every moth at the Winchester Country Clubhouse. We meet for snacks and fellowship.

We play Dominions: Train and Chicken foot. We also play bingo, cards and other games all while enjoying each others company. We go out to eat and attend plays at the 1960 Playhouse, Houston Family Arts Center on Grant Road.

All seniors in Winchester Country are invited to attend.

For more information call Helen Delaney Sliepka @ 281 469-8351.

Our next meeting dates will be as follows: Monday, February 24, 2014 @ 6:00pm We look forward to seeing you!

Other Senior Happenings around Town: Cy-Fair AARP Chapter #4543 meets the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am at Jersey Village Baptist Church in Bldg D, Room 101 located @ 16518 Jersey dr. 7 Rio Grande Houston, Texas 77040.

We gather for coffee, rolls, and fellowship about 9:30 am.

We take day trips on a bus provided by Precinct 4 to various locations. For more information on the AARP group please call Helen Delaney Sliepka @ 281 469-8351

To report natural gas leaks: 713 659 2111 or 888- 876-5786 To report electrical outages: 713 207-2222 or 800-332-7143

NEWSLETTER INFO Editor.................................................... wcma@sbcglobal.net Publisher Peel, Inc....................... www.PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444 Advertising.......advertising@PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444 2

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FEBRUARY 2014 OFFICE HOURS Monday Thursday

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Winchester Country CLUBHOUSE RENTALS WINCHESTER COUNTRY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB 9607 RIO GRANDE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77064 281-890-8856 Any Winchester Country resident who is current on their maintenance fee may rent the clubhouse. To expedite your rental, please call our Community Coordinator at our voice mailbox at 281-890-8856 or email wmcaclubhouse@ winchester-country.org and leave the following information: • Your name and address • Date and time you wish to rent (if known) • A daytime phone number (if possible as we try to return all phone calls weekdays between 8am and 5 pm) CLUBHOUSE RENTAL GENERAL INFORMATION: • Our Clubhouse has two rooms that may used separately or as one large room.

• Clubhouse #1 holds approximately 80 people and has ten 6ft rectangular tables and 80 chairs. Full kitchen with microwave and coffee maker.

• Clubhouse #2 holds approximately 40 people and has five 60 inch in diameter round tables plus 40 chairs. Microwave, coffee maker and a small refrigerator.

RENTAL RATES: • All Rentals must pay a refundable $250 deposit. Your deposit check will be destroyed upon post-rental inspection or may be returned if you supply a self addressed, stamped envelope.

• Renting both rooms $30.00 the first hour • $20.00 each additional hour • Renting one room $20.00 the first hour $10.00 each additional hour • All rentals have a ½ hour before and a ½ hour after to setup and clean up at no charge. (Additional time for setup and cleanup will be charged at regular rates.)

• All rentals are scheduled on a first come basis.

• No Alcohol or Smoking permitted in the Clubhouse.

• Any specific questions may be addressed to the Community Coordinator at 281-890-8856 Thank you, The WCMA Directors Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

2014 WINCHESTER COUNTRY

POOL & TENNIS REGISTRATION FORM The following form must be completed and turned in before May 1, 2014 for POOL CARD activation. Tennis CARDs may be activated year round. All mAintenAnce fees must be current for cArds to be ActivAted.

Last name: _____________ First name_____________ Address: _____________ _____________ _____________ Own Rent If Renting, Give Owner’s name: _____________ Phone: _____________ Work Phone:_____________ Email:______________ _____________ _____________ Emergency Contact Name & Phone: ______________ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______ Select card(s) to activate: Pool Tennis Household Members

Include yourself. Falsifying information will result in loss of pool privileges.

Name Birth Date Medical Conditions _____________ _____________ _____________ ______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______ _____________ _____________ _____________ ______ You must select a box below for your registration to be processed!

I am a homeowner with card(s) OR I am a renter with card(s).

Card #1: _____________ _____________ _____________ Card #2: ____________ _____________ _____________ I am a homeowner needing replacement cards. A $10 fee Must be included for processing.

I am a new homeowner requesting cards for the first time.

There is no charge for your first card and it will be mailed to you. Additional cards are $10 each.

I am a renter requesting cards. Homeowner’s name. A $10 fee must be included for processing.

I have read and hereby agree to abide by WMCA’s pool and tennis rules posted in the newsletter, tennis court and at the pool.

Signature: ____________ _____________ _____________ Date: ____________ _____________ _____________ After May 1, there will be a $10 fee charged to activate or receive your pool cards.

Please complete form, sign, stamp and mail to: Community Coordinator, 9607 Rio Grande, Houston, TX 77064 OR drop it in the mail slot at the clubhouse to the left of the gate under the bulletin board.

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEWS ACC approval must be obtained before you: 1. Paint exterior of your house (even if the same color) 2. Repair or replace your roof

7. Install siding

14. Add solar/screen windows or doors

8. Install a patio or patio cover

15. Replace your mailbox

9. Replace garage doors

16. Add burglar bars

3. Repair or install a new fence

10. Add a room addition

4. Add a storage or tool shed

11. Add a pool

5. Add a satellite dish

12. Add a deck

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6. Add an antenna

13. Add a basketball goal

19. Add exterior lighting

17. Add landscaping

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Winchester Country WINCHESTER COUNTRY

DOG PARK DOG PARK RULES

This Dog Park is an off leash Dog Park and is maintained

by WCMA and is for the private use for residents of Winchester Country only.

• Dog owners/parents are responsible for picking up and disposing of all of their dogs waste and any hair caused from brushing or trimming your pet.

• Dog Park hours are 5:00 a.m. to dusk.

• All dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the park.

• All dogs must have current rabies and all vaccinations as required by the Harris County Public Health Department and should be healthy and free of contagious diseases and parasites.

• Dogs must wear current license tags in the Dog Park.

• Dog owners/parents must carry a copy of the dog’s rabies vaccination certificate while in the Dog Park.

• Never leave dogs unattended.

• Dogs must be in view of and within voice control of their owner/parent at all times.

• Dog owners/parents must carry a leash with them at all times while in the Dog Park.

• Dogs in HEAT are prohibited.

• Dogs showing any signs of aggression must be leashed and immediately removed from the park.

• Dogs under 4 months of age are prohibited.

• All dogs must be under the control of an adult.

• No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades or any motorized vehicles.

USE OF THIS DOG PARK IS AT YOUR OWN RISK! DOG OWNERS/PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACTIONS AND BEHAVIOR OF THEIR DOGS AT ALL TIMES. In case of an emergency call 911.

To report animal abuse call Houston SPCA 713-869-7722 To report Dog Park abuse call SCS 281-463-1777

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Winchester Country Important Dates

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23 Girl Scouts 24 Seniors Group Clubhouse meets @ 6:00pm Booked Everyone over 50 is WELCOME

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Maintenance Board Meeting 19

8 Clubhouse Booked

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Happy Valentine's Day

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Clubhouse Booked

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Notes: The Booked dates are subject to change. If you are interested in booking an event please contact the office @ 281 890-8856 and we will be happy to assist you. Please allow 24 to 48 hours for a call back. Thank you.

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