Grand Hampton Newsletter - April 2023

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Grand Hampton HOA 8301 Dunham Station Drive • Tampa FL 33647 T: 813.973.8368 F: 813.929.1972

www.egrandhampton.com

Melrose 24 hour emergency number - 813-854-5033

Grand Hampton Board of Directors

Rich Kennedy — President

Rich Craig — Vice President

Michael Holmes— Treasurer

James Burnes — Secretary

Janet Wasserberger — Director at Large Community Association Manager - Chris Haines, LCAM chaines@melrosecorporation.com grandhampton@melrosemanagement.com

Amenities Supervisor - Barry Moon bmoon@melrosemanagement.com

Lifestyle Director: Laurie Ferguson grandhampton@melroselifestyle.com

Gate Access System

Please take the time to set your profile and guest list so the guards at the gate can get your family, friends, and preferred vendors in to see you as fast as possible.

Website: www.egrandhampton.com

Log onto www.gateaccess.net/login to get started. Your community code is GH. Your username is the primary phone number in our system. If you don’t know or have forgotten your Resident Access 4-digit security code, you would need to contact our office to obtain it at 813-973-8368.

Information on the website includes GH Events, Amenities & Rental Info., Forms and Documents for exterior alternations, list of Board of Directors, Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Newsletter, Association Announcements. And more.

Guard House: (813) 907-9047

Accounting: 1-800-647-0055

Collection Day: Monday (trash) & Thursday (recycling & trash)

Non-Emergency TPD: (813) 231-6130

PUBLISHER: WWW.KEMMEDIAGROUP.COM

Transportation safety is vital to the overall health and well-being of the residents of Grand Hampton. Here are some tips for safety on bikes, golfcarts and pedestrians:

Bike Safety:

• Obey and follow all traffic rules

• Ride bicycles with the flow of traffic

• If you must ride in the dark wear reflective clothing or accents, especially on your ankles, wrists, back, and helmet. If a carrier is added, make sure the rear reflector remains visible

• Add the brightest lights you can find to the front and rear of your bicycle

• Always assume you are not seen by a driver

Golf Cart Safety:

• Obey and follow all traffic rules

• Make sure the direction selector is in the correct position before accelerating

• Always bring the golf cart to a full stop before shifting direction

• Slow down before and during turn

• Check behind you before operating in reverse

• Always yield to pedestrians

• Use seatbelts, if available

• Do not text and drive the golf cart

• Do not allow anyone to stand in a moving golf cart

• Do not drive the cart while intoxicated

• When Driving in the dark be sure your golf cart lights are on

Pedestrian Safety:

• Be predictable. Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals. Walk on sidewalks whenever they are available. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic and as far from traffic as possible

• Keep alert at all times; don’t be distracted by electronic devices that take your eyes (and ears) off the road

• Never assume a driver sees you. Make eye contact with drivers as they approach to make sure you are seen

• Be visible at all times. Wear bright clothing during the day and wear reflective materials or use a flashlight at night

• Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways or backing up in parking lots

Have you received an HOA letter to clean up? Do you think you may be getting one?

(813) 955-9269

What you need to know to RSVP for Lifestyle Events

1. Visit our Website: Visit www.egrandhampton.com to see upcoming events and click on the image of the event on the home page or on the event on the community calendar to bring you to that event’s page and click the “RSVP here” button. NOTE: Any event with a star next to it on the online community calendar needs an RSVP.

2. Know your log-in information: If you do not have one set up or need help, please email the website administrator at info@connecttoneighbors.com for assistance.

3. Check for age limits or restrictions: We have events for all ages so please make sure to check if the event is family friendly. Events that are just for adults will have an age limit listed on the event flyer or have the word “Adult” in the title.

4. Note if space is limited: Events may have limited space depending on the location and the nature of the event. Events that are held inside have a maximum number of attendees allowed because the clubhouse has a maximum capacity set by fire code standards. This maximum capacity is set and followed to ensure the safety of our residents.

5. RSVPs are very important to the success of Grand Hampton events. This ensures that we have enough food and or drink to accommodate everyone and minimize waste.

6. If you are not sure how-to RSVP on-line, please call 813-973-8368.

PLEASE HELP US BY RSVPing for upcoming events.

Love Your Life

By Laurie Ferguson/Lifestyle Manager

Spring is here! Feel that spring in your step! As your Lifestyle Director here at Grand Hampton, I would like to encourage everyone to check out our website at www.egrandhampton. com. The website is the best resource for information on upcoming events, information from the Board of Directors and so much more. Also, I would love feedback on any of the events you have attended, either good, bad or indifferent. I would love to hear your thoughts on the food, entertainment, and overall satisfaction level, please email all comments to: grandhampton@melroselifestyle.com. I truly enjoy hearing from everyone! I hope you have a great month and are truly enjoying your life here at GH! .

Laurie Ferguson

Let's Play Hah-Jongg

If you'd like to learn to play, we will have someone to teach you!

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April, 2023

Grand Hampton Clubhouse

7:00pm - 9:00 pm

**Come at 6:30 if you'd like more instruction**

Sincerely,

Laurie Ferguson/Lifestyle Director Grand Hampton Grandhampton@melroselifestyle.com

Plan on Making a Change to the Exterior of your House? SAVE THE DATE

GH COMMUNITY YARD SALE

When: Saturday, April 22nd

Where: GH Community

Time: 7:30am-12:30pm

Grand Hampton’s Spring Yard Sale

Looking to do some spring cleaning and sell items you no longer use? Then make sure to participate in our Spring Yard Sale! Set up in front of your house between the hours of 7:30 am-12:30pm. This event will be open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter and interact with your neighbors!

Some tips on how to start preparing:

Go through each room of your house and start your organizing. Sort into three categories: Keep, Sell and Trash.

Once you have accumulated what you will be selling, sort into like items. This will make it easier for the day of the sale. Use disinfecting wipes and dust rags to clean off books, electronics, toys, home décor, and any furniture.

Exterior modifications to your Lot require approval from the Association, prior to making the proposed change. All proposed changes are reviewed by The Design Review Committee (“DRC”). The primary function of the DRC is to (a) establish standards for modification of homes and Lots in the community, and (b) to evaluate applications and design documents in accordance with the Design Review Manual for the Association. The Design Review Manual and all regulations, guidelines and standards can be found on the website with the following steps:

www.egrandhampton.com > docs and forms >design review

Here are some are simple guidelines to start any exterior modification request:

1. Submit an application. There are two types of modification application: one for exterior painting only and then one for all other modifications. Applications can be found on the website.

2. Submit a marked survey of your Lot that clearly identifies where the proposed modification will occur on the Lot.

3. Submit any other supplemental information as needed for the modification. Examples of this are sketches/site plans for the proposed modification, details of the materials to be ent the full information from the Design Review Manual or the full requirements for submitting a modification form for the DRC’s review. Please contact Association Manager Chris Haines at chaines@melrosemanagement.com or 813-973-8368 if you have any questions regarding the exterior modification process for the Association.

A BIG THANK YOU!

"Janet Wasserberger and Jessica Magrill, The WasserbergerMagrill Team at Keller Williams Realty, would like to thank those residents of Grand Hampton who donated to our Third Annual Pet Resource Center Drive. Your generous contributions are greatly appreciated and we thank you for opening your hearts to our four-legged friends in need of a safe shelter, food, care and a loving home."

7th Annual Music Festival was held on March 25th

Grand Hampton Residents truly enjoyed the Music Festival this year. There were 4 bands, a 70-foot inflatable, food vendors, glitter tattoo artist and caricature artist. There was something for everyone!

Each year, at the Festival, Grand Hampton partners with Instruments of Change-a non-profit organization dedicated to giving less fortunate youth an opportunity to discover the gift of music “ONE NOTE AT A TIME”. A big thank you to everyone who donated to this amazing organization. Grand Hampton raised $1,284.36 and Instruments of Change had 3 matching donors which than helped us raise $5,096.36. A big thank you to our Sponsors: JAWS tree service, Jared

Kohn-Edward Jones, Munyan Painting, Roofing and Reconstruction, Potential Sports and Tennis Connection!

We would like to thank the Grand Hampton Board of Directors for supporting the Lifestyles which has allowed us to bring you this event. Thank you Donna Harwood, Lifestyle committee member and Michael Holmes, Lifestyle Board Liaison! Thank You to ESI for the stage, Breezin’ Entertainment for all the great entertainment and the bands, the Grand Hampton staff, and the Grand Hampton Residents for coming out and supporting our events and community!! Also, a big thank you to the volunteers who volunteered their time and positive energy!

Aluna's Zodiac

APRIL 2023

Aries (March 21 – April 19) — Happy birthday Aries! Joyous, prosperous Jupiter still in your sign! You can have opportunities for job advancement, meeting new friends or starting new activities. You can also begin a health and fitness routine that helps your body, mind and spirit! Meditation will be effortless and yield great insights. Either new or current partnerships will flow with qgood communication. With Mercury retrograde, just be cautious with impulse spending.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) — Mercury retrogrades in your sign, providing you with deeper meditations and spiritual insights. The trick with the retrograde is not to push when things are stuck. Pause, look within, shift your approach and allow the flow of energy to re-open in a different way. Your dreams will also be very rich so pay extra attention to the images or messages. You can also have a financial breakthrough!

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) — Like your Taurus friends, this month’s Mercury retrograde enhances your intuition, meditations and dream world. You’ll also find you feel less revved up. Any type of grounding practices will help even more. Walking on the ground barefoot, salt baths, deep breathing, or mountain pose are great! Try having less sugar and caffeine, and more root veggies. Venus in your sign brings healing to current partnerships, or a new relationship if single. Plus you’ll feel self-love!

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

— This is an amazing work month! There’ll be rewards for what you’ve been striving for. A raise, promotion, new job or acknowledgement from superiors. You’ll also feel spiritually empowered in that realm of your life. No impostor syndrome for you! You can also re-connect with old friends or get re-involved with an uplifting hobby. Dare to visualize even higher levels of fulfillment in your life!

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) — Focus on your spirituality this

month! Extra meditation, yoga or visualization opens your connection with your soul, yet also brings financial abundance and professional advancement. You’ll be tuned in to subtleties that help you be in the right place at the right time. An offer that seems great might not be, since Mercury is retrograde. Waiting until late May might be wiser!

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)

— So many energies are at work this month to help you heal your heart and emerge with renewed trust in others! Long-held hurts can dissolve through forgiveness (while maintaining healthy boundaries). You can finally stop punishing yourself for imagined shortcomings. You’ll have more physical and emotional energy that’s been tied up in all that perfectionism! Try returning to an old meditation method or yoga class you loved but drifted away from.

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) —

Even more than your Virgo pals, this month is about healing your heart to make room for more intimacy! You can also start a fulfilling and sizzling relationship, or a current one will be rejuvenated! Traveling will be especially joyous. Even a day trip can revitalize your spirits in a deep way. You can also have financial breakthroughs on which you’ve previous given up! Be cautious of investments until late May, since Mercury is retrograde.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)

— You can have so many breakthroughs with your health, both physically and emotionally. You’ll feel unburdened by toxins, not plagued by food cravings, and willing to take time to relax. Prioritize time with your partner. You might even reconnect with an old flame if single. Either way, make sure communication issues are cleared up and don’t automatically assume you understand each other.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec.

21) — As Mercury retrogrades, take an honest look at your schedule and how it can be impacting your health. Streamline and plan your day better so you have time for rest, meditation, ex-

ercise and heathy meals! You also want to feel energized to enjoy the positive relationship vibes that are going on for you! Even though planning and having balance seem boring when you’re a Sagittarius, you’ll actually have more free time and feel more vibrant to enjoy it!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) — You’re such a hard worker, but this Mercury retrograde wants you to make time for fun! How about a game night? Hobbies? Going to a play or movie? Playing sports? Goofing around with kids or pets? Tap into your creativity and see these activities as essential, not extra. You’ll feel happier, more vibrant, and can even be recognized at work since your mind will be refreshed and amazing ideas can pop up! Also send your body gratitude for all it’s hard world for you, no matter how it looks.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) — You’ll be feeling happy and positive! Even if you’ve struggled with depression or negative thought habits, you’ll have a big breakthrough! Repeat the good thoughts over and over so they wire into your brain. Venus, the planet of

love, might bring a new romance. Or a current one will seem more compelling and sexy! Mercury retrograde asks you to re-commit to a sacred meditation or reflection space in your home. Choosing a specific time also enhances your inner connection with your spirit.

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) – Watch out for voicing negative ideas about yourself. Even eliminate self-deprecating humor. Show yourself the same kindness and compassion you reserve for others! Meditate on the spirituality of money. Imagine abundance and it will flow into your life! Clean up your home so your living space is beautiful and peaceful. Your home doesn’t have to be fancy, but clutter and mess impacts your nervous system.

Aluna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer. She also holds a Masters in Spiritual Counseling and has been teaching and consulting for more than three decades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is on Amazon in Kindle version and as an E-book on her website. Aluna is available for appointments in her home, by phone or Zoom. Call (727) 239-7179 (landline so no text!) or call/text (248) 583-1663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com

For upcoming lifestyle events: check out the GH website at www.egrandhampton.com

Laurie Ferguson Lifestyle Manager

These events are subject to change. Please check the website for the most current information. Clubhouse: 813-973-8368

Acronyms To Know

HOA: Homeowner’s Association

A homeowner’s association is a not for profit organization made up of volunteers and a governing body that makes and enforces rules for a planned unit development. The main goal of the HOA is to preserve and promote the property values of the homes within the community. The HOA is also responsible for maintaining the Association’s Common Areas including, but not limited to, the amenities, the roadways, the gates, parks and landscaped areas owned by the Association.

DRC: Design Review Committee

The purpose of the Design Review Committee is to preserve and maintain the inherent qualities of the community and the individual neighborhoods while allowing for the design of individual homes and to advocate the protection and promotion of property values throughout the community. The primary function of the DRC is to establish standards for modification of homes and Lots in the community and to evaluate applications and design documents in accordance with the Design Review Manual for the Association.

BOD: Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the elected governing body of the Association. The Board of Directors are elected volunteers from the community. The Board of Directors’ main purpose is to maintain, manage, repair, replace and operate all the Common Areas and Common Maintenance Areas and to promote the recreation, health, safety, and welfare of the Lot Owners, residents, and occupants of the Association, in accordance with the Association’s governing documents. The Board of Directors works with professional vendors to accomplish these goals for the Association.

CDD: Community District Development

The CDD is a local unit of special-purpose government which provides an alternative means for planning, financing, constructing, operating and maintaining various public improvements and community facilities within its jurisdiction. The Grand Hampton CDD is organized similar to other local governments in Florida and is composed of a five-member board known as the Board of Supervisors. The Board establishes the policy of the CDD in accordance with Florida law. The CDD currently encompasses approximately five hundred thirty-three (533.316). CDD responsibilities within our community include storm water management, lake/pond management, water control structures, conservation areas, and landscaping and entry features.

Pool Party Procedures

Grand Hampton’s Management Staff would like to remind our residents of the pool rules and pool party procedures to make everyone’s time at the pool safe and enjoyable.

Pool Party Procedures:.

• There is a limit of 10 guests for any household for a pool party. You must let the Amenity staff know of your party and your guests within 2 business days of your party.

• Each resident is allowed 4 non-paying guests. Each guest after that is $3.00 for ages 4-11 and $5.00 for ages 12 and up.

• Cabana areas are on a first come, first served basis. You may not reserve seating by placing personal items and leaving the area. You must stay with your items.

• You may never use more than 2 of the upper deck cabana tables.

• You may never use more than 1 of the covered areas around the pool.

• The use of balloons is not permitted in the pool deck/cabana area. Any decorations used must be safely removed before leaving the pool area.

• Food and drink consumption is only permitted on the pool deck area at the upper level or under covered cabanas.

• Food and drinks are only permitted in NONBREAKABLE containers.

NO GLASS!

The staff at Grand Hampton appreciates your cooperation as we work to keep our pool area a safe environment for everyone. For a complete list of pool rules, please refer to the sign posted near the entrance of the pool area. Also, be sure to check out the Grand Hampton website: www.egrandhampton.com.