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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 News You Can Use 3 Southern Pine Beetles

and Your Trees ISSUE INSIDE THIS Finance Report 2 3 Brickshire Golf Course Update New Kent Report 3 3 Summary ofCounty Golf Course Actions ARB Report 4 4Board of Directors Meetings 4 4New Neighbors Building and Grounds Report 4 4Brickshire CovenantsBlurbs Report 4 5 Website Being Committee Organized Social Group & Children’s 5 6Sub-Committee Reports Things to See and Do

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7 7New KentGab County Update Garden 7 7Arts in these Parts Board Actions 8 8Activities/Recreation Leisure Activities andEvents Recreation

April 2023 Brickshire Bulletin The Brickshire Bulletin is published quarterly in January, April, July, and October for the residents of the Brickshire Community Association.

About Brickshire Brickshire, in the heart of historic Virginia, began development in 2001. It is now home to more than 900 families, who enjoy all the beauty and serenity of the country with the added benefits of being within thirty minutes of Richmond and Williamsburg. The Brickshire Golf Club and Grille is owned by the Brickshire Community Association and is open to the public.

Hours at the Community Association Office are from 9-5 weekdays and can be reached at 804-966-1599 or by email.

Brooke Arcia, BArcia@Evernest.co Nicole Pappas, NPappas@Evernest.co Mariah Rice, MRice@Evernest.co Brickshire Community Association, Inc 11010 Kentland Trail Providence Forge, VA 23140. 804-966-1599

BOARD OF DIRECTORS PR E SIDEN T Debbie Richards Children/Social/Golf Club sscottanddeb@aol.com V ICE PR E SIDEN T Ray Wassel ARB rpwassel@icloud.com

SECR ETA RY Kathy Douglas Covenants Committee dkdouglas4@verizon.net TR E A SU R ER Shaun Brown Finance Committee sbrown.brickshire@gmail.com DIR ECTOR Eric Paone Buildings and Grounds epaone28@gmail.com

COMMITTEES A RCHITECT U R A L R E V IE W BOA R D Tim Sutor brickshirearb@gmail.com BU ILDINGS/GROU N DS Todd St rong tstrong@rigginscompany.com Ga r y Mcdowell glmack57@gmail.comwell COV ENA N TS George Knight bunkerman@cox.net

CHILDR EN ’ S Lauren Paone laurenpaone@aol.com FINA NCE Brian Keena bkeena@bhmginc.com SOCI A L Tee Arties & Robin Combs tamaraarties@comcast.net rmcoac@verizon.net

NEWSLETTER TEAM Bob Beardsley, Editor bobbeardsley420 @gmail.com Denise Morris, Entertainment Reporter morris77@cox.net

Judy Schwartz, Garden Reporter grammythegardener @gmail.com Tim Sutor and Judy Schwartz, Photographers

...And many volunteers on the distribution team

News You Can Use School Is Out

Keep an eye out while driving in the neighborhood as our youngsters are outside playing and riding bikes in the street. They tend to pop up everywhere so use more caution than ever. We all want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable summer!

Woof!

We love our furry friends but not continual barking. Dogs should not be left outside to “greet” every Prime, USP, Fedex, USPS employee, passersbys and bike riders. Dog owners, please be considerate of your neighbors. If your dog barks bring them indoors they’ll thank you for the air conditioning.

Neighborly Chat

Brickshire has its own chat room. Go to mybrickshire.com, sign in (or sign up for a password) and check out the Owners Forum. This is a place you can safely chat among your Brickshire neighbors about most any topic you choose.

If you have an inquiry regarding HOA operations, please send that through to the management office (804-966-1599) or Nicole (NPappas@Evernest. co) as the chat room isn’t monitored by the Board or management.

Trailers

As a reminder and directly quoted from the official Brickshire Rules and Regulations: Parking of boats, trailers, pickup campers, or recreational vehicles will be permitted to be parked in the driveway for not more than a forty-eight (48) hour period. Motor homes and boats may be parked in the Storage Lot on a space available basis.Email brickshirerv@gmail.com for availability, Brickshire Night at the Diamond

Brickshire Night at the Flying Squirrels baseball game is on Sunday, July 30th at 1:35pm. Discounted tickets, which include a field level seat and buffet, are $30 per ticket. Transportation not provided. See more details in the Children’s Committee report. Please send any questions regarding this event to Lauren Paone at LaurenPaone@aol.com.

Committees are the Lifeblood of Brickshire

There are opportunities in several committees to serve. Contact the office to find out which committees are available and apply! 804-966-1599.

Southern Pine Beetles. Is That What’s Bugging You?

The Virginia Forestry Department provides information on what might be killing your pint trees. See the article within.

Southern Pine Beetles

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hese insects are extremely destructive bark beetles, despite being native to South Carolina. These beetles are smaller than a grain of rice and can destroy millions of dollars’ worth of timber during periods of a severe outbreak in pine forests. They are also costly pests in developed areas and can impact pine trees in urban settings. Activity normally begins in the spring after individuals overwinter in or under the bark of previously infested trees. Pairs of SPB will most successfully attack trees that have been weakened or stressed by overcrowding, drought, disease, human impacts such as soil compaction or equipment damage to stems, or have suffered other damage like a lightning strike. Areas with mature pine trees growing close together are susceptible to attack by bark beetles. Let’s keep our trees healthy by following these recommendations from the Virginia Department of Forestry: Keep trees healthy by reducing environmental stress: » Protect trees from lawn maintenance equipment.

» Ensure soil around tree is not compacted by vehicle traffic.

Mulch around the base of the tree and water during times of dry weather. » Remove injured or diseased trees. » If possible, thin large areas of pine to improve the health of the stand.

New Kent County Report

» Some insecticides are effective at preventing bark beetle attack, but the entire tree must be sprayed. This is usually only recommended for high-value yard trees.

Contact a certified arborist.

he Board Of Supervisors (BOS) adopted the 2023-24 budget on April 25th. Initially, it was proposed to raise the real estate tax rate by 2 cents/per hundred and I fought against the proposal and won. There will be no increases in real estate or personal property taxes. There is also no increase in water rates.

Closely monitor your woods for signs of bark beetle infestation.

Look for these signs and symptoms: » Pitch tubes: as beetles bore into the tree, the tree releases resin in small clumps on the bark. » Sawdust: boring dust falls to the base of the tree and in crevices between bark plates. » Galleries: bark beetles create feeding tunnels underneath the bark. » Red needles: once trees are infested, needles turn yellow and then red, and eventually fall from the tree.

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By Ron Stiers, New Kent County Board of Supervisors

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 27 race dates at Colonial Downs from July 13th -September 9th. This year’s scheduled race dates have been moved to Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

On August 12th, three huge races are scheduled which include the Arlington Million, Beverly D. Stakes and Secretariat Stakes. Derby Day is scheduled for the last day of racing season on September 9th.

The request for three additional crosswalks on Kentland Trail has been denied by VDOT. The engineers state that crosswalk regulations now require them to be ADA approved, costing $30K each.

Several folks have inquired about the Poindexter acreage on Courthouse Road and the other parcel south of his property.

Mr. Poindexter is preparing his land for crops and cattle; no houses or commercial buildings. Matt Star owns the property just south of Poindexter’s and plans to develop a subdivision in 3-5 years. The property is unsightly, looks like a war-zone, so he plans to cleanup the front of the property that is visible from the highway.

No updates on the proposed upscale grocer except a letter of intent (LOI) has been signed and negotiating and exchanging proposals are ongoing.

I serve on the Transportation Safety Commission and after pleading with VDOT for the past three years to repave Kentland Trail, it has come to fruition.

More information: https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/common-pine-barkbeetles-in-urban-settings-identification-and-treatment-of-these-species/

Finance Committee Report Brian Keena, Chair and Rick Mapel Assistant Chair Chair Brian Keena reviewed the April financials and reported the HOA receivables are at approximately 97% collected, which is excellent. Amenity Fee account is almost double the forcast, reserves are all fully funded, and the variation in the Golf Club Contribution line item is related to the spread of the budget and will resolve itself over the coming months. May financials will reflect extra principal payment of $100,000 Golf Club loan balance.

Status of Financial Statement Review/Audit Optionstwo proposals for review have been received with a third due this week. Finance will review in their June meeting and plans to have a recommendation for the Board at their next meeting.

Fire station #4 is under construction and completion is expected this fall.

The Board of Supervisors (BOS) is in negotiations to purchase property in Bottoms Bridge for fire station #6.

The developer of Oakmont Villas is meeting with County officials on June 29th to discuss creating another neighborhood behind Brickshire. The meeting is not a public meeting. This development would be in the Kentland PUD, but would be a separate subdivision consisting of 200 homes.

I have submitted petitions and paperwork to run for District Four Supervisor on November 7th. The registrar’s office has confirmed that I have qualified to seek re-election and I hope you all will continue to support me.

Please contact me with your comments and concerns. ron@ronstiers.com or ronstiers@newkent va.us 804.432.9696 or 804-385-0779 Brickshire // www.mybrickshire.com

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Committee

Reports

Volunteers comprise these committees and work to make our community the best it can be. Consider contributing your time to a worthy cause — your community. There are usually vacancies –- check with the Association Office for more information.

Architectural Review Board Report Tim Sutor, Chair Prior to the June 6 meeting, long time Brickshire volunteer and ARB member Ken Hislop announced his resignation from the ARB to enjoy some much deserved R & R. The ARB and Brickshire is grateful to Mr. Hislop for his years of service to this community.

The Board voted unanimously to fill the seat with Mr. Bill Keswick who has served as an alternate to the ARB for many years. Congratulations to Bill Keswick for his new position!

The Architectural Review Board has 7 voting members and we presently have 2 sitting alternates. Collectively they complete weekly ride-around inspections of each new construction job site, reporting any builder violations to the office. They also inspect completed home improvement projects. If you have Tuesday mornings available and have interest in joining the ARB, as an alternate member the office can send you an application for the ARB to consider.

Summer is the time for home improvement projects in Brickshire and many of you are making plans for what you would like to do this year around your property. As a reminder, most projects require approval at a scheduled Architectural Review Board meeting before you can begin the work. The Brickshire Design Standards can be found on the mybrickshire.com website and those Standards outline all of the rules and regulations regarding home improvement projects as well as new construction. Should you like a copy of the Design Standards emailed to

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you, the office can gladly forward to you at your request. Once you have your application complete with all supporting documents, please submit to the Brickshire office, or via email to

Building and Grounds Committee Co-Chair: Judy Schwartz and Marianne Baillie

mrice@evernest.co and it will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting.

Trees - Simon Facer said the removal of trees on the walking path should be completed around the end of May beginning of June.

As a reminder, the ARB meets the first and third Tuesday of each month and applications must be received by the Monday one week prior to a scheduled meeting to be included on the agenda. Permitted work hours in Brickshire for construction activity is 7am to 7pm Monday through Friday and 8am to 5pm on Saturdays. No work is permitted in Brickshire on Sundays or the holidays noted in the Design Standards. Should you witness a construction violation or hazard, please report via email to mrice@ evernest.co so that proper notice can be sent and the issue corrected.

If you post an issue on a social media platform but fail to share with the office, nothing can be done about the problem. PLEASE follow proper channels of communication and report violations with accompanying photos so that we can issue proper letters and fines and hold the builder accountable so that the issue does not continue in Brickshire.

The ARB meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 9am in the Owner’s Clubhouse. All homeowners are welcome to attend.

There will be no meeting held on Tuesday, July 4, so the only meeting in July will be Tuesday, July 18.

The following projects are in progress.

Tennis/Pickleball Courts - still no update as we have not received final bids from contractors.

Basketball courts and fence - Todd has the court bid and it has been approved by B&G for recommendations to the Board. We are now waiting on the fence bid for approval. The blacktop and hoops will go in ASAP with the hoops being the final step.

Pool - Swim Metro will be doing pool set up and maintaining the pool again this summer.

Lifeguards are said to be hired.

Benches for Tennis/Pickleball courts are ordered and will be stored until after the courts are decided on and finished.

Todd says the Kings Pond algae seems to be going away and there is no longer any smell and algae is disappearing. The company is going to continue checking and we suggested to the board to have a system put in to keep algae moving to prevent buildup. The Timmons Group will install aeration pads (4) that are bubblers to keep the movement and prevent a build up. We made a motion to approve $7,500 to have this done.

Guests were there (3 women) to ask about when Pickleball courts were to be done and were told we had no update as of yet.

David King came to ask about putting in a Volleyball court, running track and softball field in tot lot area. He was told that would have to be discussed later as we were presently working on Basketball area.

Unfortunately, there have been four resignations from the B & G Committee effective immediately, citing issues with the BOD.

Covenants Committee George Knight, Chair Covenants Enforcement Procedures When we closed on our homes here in Brickshire, we had to wade through a mountain of paper work. Many of us probably didn’t get around to reading most of it, except, perhaps, those documents dealing with the money we had spent and the significant financial obligations we had just assumed. Among the other provisions in those documents was an agreement to comply with the rules and regulations that govern life and property ownership here. The primary purpose of those rules is to preserve the beauty, property values and quality of life that brought us here in the first place.

These rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board of Directors and can be found under the Founding Documents heading on the Brickshire website at www.mybrickshire.com The Board has charged the Covenants Committee enforcing compliance with those rules under a process that is authorized by and conducted in accordance with the Virginia Property Owners’ Association Act. Committee members make note of any violations they observe and report them to the association office staff, which sends a letter to the property owner stating the nature of the violation and setting a reasonable date by which the violation should be corrected (normally about 30 days).

If the violation remains uncorrected, a “Due Process” notice is sent by regular mail and certified return receipt mail advising the owner of a Due Process Hearing for non-compliance to be held within fourteen days. The Owner will be invited to attend the hearing, with an attorney if desired, and encouraged to resolve the issue prior to the hearing. Once the hearing is held, the decision will be mailed to the owner within seven days. Should the owner be found in continued non-compliance, assessment charges may be levied in the amount of $10 per day for violations of a continuing nature, or $50 for a single offense.

The Owner may also be notified of the association’s intent to correct the violation, should the Committee deem such action necessary and appropriate and that the cost of any corrective action will be levied against the owner.

If assessments are levied and not paid, standard collection procedures take effect.

The BCA staff is ready to work with property owners to resolve all violations prior to beginning the formal enforcement procedure.

Fortunately, this enforcement process is seldom required because the great majority of owners are never cited for a violation or, if cited, quickly correct the problem.

Summer is just around the corner, and it just wouldn’t be summer without our annual pool party! DJ Jerry will be there along with Kona Ice and a dual lane water slide. Be sure to stop by for all the fun on July 22nd from 10-2.

Social and Children’s Committee Co-Chairs Tee Arties & Robin Combs The Social Committee is diligently working to ensure that there are a variety of community events for everyone. We appreciate your continued recommendations and even more your participation.

Thanks to you all, Food Truck Mondays continues to be a tremendous success.

Our most successful food vendors have been recommended by you.

Continue to make recommendations.

In case you missed it, listed below are previous events: • Sip & Paint • Spring Welcome Function • Let’s Talk Whiskeys • Monday Food Trucks • Game Evening • Springtime Garage Sale • Spring Blender • Virginia Whiskey with a Touch of Moonshine Don’t miss these forthcoming events: • BrickshireFest • Uno Game Night • Autumn Reception • Fall Yard Sale • Autumn Tastings (potentially two)

Children’s Committee Chair Lauren Paone

Lastly, what’s summer without a little baseball! Join your Brickshire neighbors at the diamond for a Flying Squirrels game on July 30th! For $30 you can enjoy a party on the 3rd base concourse that includes a two hour all you can eat buffet featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ pulled pork, baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, and non-alcoholic drinks. We will also have private bartender (Beer/Wine only), field level seating tickets and a video board/PA welcome to The Diamond for our Brickshire group!

Email or call Lauren Paone, 508 2808894 (laurenpaone@aol.com) for details on how to purchase your tickets.

The children’s committee had a huge success with Mother’s Day Crafts and all 60 creations were claimed for! Father’s Day crafts have arrived and will be going out for pick up at the HOA office on May 29th.

Brickshire // www.mybrickshire.com

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Things to See and Do and Learn!

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By Denise Morris

rts Alive is back! This venue has been mentioned before, but is worth highlighting again. Just a 30 minute drive from Brickshire to West Point.

Most performances start at 7:00 p.m., but you will want to get there earlier to explore the variety of artwork featuring local artists (many of whom live in Brickshire).

Tickets can be purchased individually for $25 each performance. However, your best bet is a season subscription for adults $100 ($120 after July 31) or for adults age 60+ and $80 ($105 after July 31st). Robinson/Olsson Civic Auditorium and Fine Arts Center, 1040 Thompson Ave., West Point, VA 23181 Check out this lineup for 2023-2024.

And, best of all, the artists encourage singing along! Pull up these artists videos on YouTube or the Arts Alive website artsaliveinc.org to get a taste.

The Brencore Allstars Band - A Tribute to the Music of Motown Saturday September 16, 2023. After our Brickshire Motown Night, I know we will be in the mood to revisit all those great hits from our past.

Crowded Minds Trio - Saturday October 28, 2023. Variety of music spanning several decades & genres.

The Raleigh Ringers - Saturday December 9, 2023. These Emmy award bell ringers will get us in the Christmas spirit!

shows. These shows are at the Mathews High School Auditorium, 9889 Buckley Hall Road (route 198) n Mathews, VA. Glen Boswick & The Sounds of Swing - Sunday, September 17, 2023 - 3:00pm Big Band sounds of the 40’s through today.

The Flat Tones - Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 1:00-3:00pm - Brent & Becky’s Bulbs, Gloucester This will be a little different venue to listen to these harmonies in a relaxed garden.

Old-time jazz standards with a full complement of horns, percussion and vocals.

(Editor’s Note: some of these events will begin prior to the publication of this newsletter. Many are ongoing and may be able to be joined in progress. Call the Pro Shop to check at 804-966-7888 ext 1.

Kids Camps – minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 Ɂ Dates for ages 7–11 are June 27–30 and August 8–11 from 9–11:30am

The Suits - Sunday, March 3, 2024 - 3:00pm

Ɂ Cost: $150.00 per child includes snack (sibling discount of $25.00 each additional child)

After seeing them at Arts Alive on Saturday, be ready for a repeat performance.

Ɂ Dates for ages 12–15 are July 11-14, 2023 and August 15-18 from 9am–1pm includes lunch $225.00 per child (sibling discount of $25.00 each additional child)

Good Shot Judy - Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 3:00pm

The Rice Brothers - Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 3:00pm This will be a unique blend of classical music, ragtime and boogie-woogie, along with a historical perspective with anecdotes of the great composers and the times in which they lived which will bring the music to life.very Friday,

Concerts by the Bay members must contact Arts Alive at least 1 week in advance of their performance to reserve their seat and then show their season Jonathan Austin, Magician - Sunday ticket at the box office to receive their January 21, 2024 2: 00 pm. Juggling, reserved ticket.Arts Alive contact: magic, comedy, and unicycling all in one! info@artsaliveinc.org or (804) 843-3475 The Suits - Saturday March 2, 2024 – Music from the 50’s to the 80’s.

Key of G Live! - A Tribute to Garth Brooks - Saturday April 20, 2024 Bennie & The Jets - A Tribute to Elton John - Saturday May 11, 2024

But that’s not all! As a bonus thru a reciprocal agreement, the following 5 concerts are included with your Arts Alive season subscription at no additional charge! That’s a total of 12 6

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2023 Golf Clinic Schedule

Or Let’s Go To the Movies!

Not the we promote one theater over another, here is a special deal we found that might interest you if you are 60 or older. Most movie theaters are trying to get back audiences that left them during the pandemic and are offering specials. Check them out.

Movie Tavern in Williamsburg offers a Young at Heart® special for anyone age 60 and over. Movies starting before 5:30 p.m. are just $7, and Young at Heart moviegoers can receive these exclusive concession specials: soda $3.14, popcorn $3.44 and hot dogs are $3!

Ɂ July 18–21 forages 16–18 from 9am–1pm includes lunch $225.00 per child (sibling discount of $25.00 each additional child) Adult Golf Clinics Ɂ Speed Training: Using SuperSpeed Golf’s training concepts, this program is guaranteed to increase your club head speed Ɂ When: Tuesdays July 11th – August 15th Ɂ Cost:$310.00 which includes: personal set of Speed training sticks • Six 30-minute training sessions Ɂ Daily warm-ups Ɂ Measured results from Day 1! Ɂ Guaranteed Speed Increase!

Women and Wine: March 16th – September 28th from 5:30-6:30pm Ɂ Cost is $10.00 per clinic and includes your beverage Ɂ The clinics are a blend of wine or cocktails, golf and socializing in a relaxed fun atmosphere. Ɂ Biweekly one-hour clinics and biweekly organized play Ɂ Clinics are open to all level of playing ability and designed to reinforce fundamentals and improve skills. Ɂ You are not committed to the entire clinic series. If you want, only come to the ones that interest you, though you’ll be missing out on the fun!

On-Course Coaching: Wednesdays at 1pm Ɂ This is a 2-hour 9-hole coaching clinic where the pro plays with you. Ɂ Limited to 4 people to provide you a more personal experience, Advance booking required. Ɂ Cost is $70.00 per person

The Brickshire Grille Events | July-Sept

By Stephanie Snell Ɂ Parties on the patio on Fridays from 5:30 to 7:30 with live music, weather permitting

Ɂ Celebrate National French Fry Day in July

Ɂ Trivia night is back once per month!

Watch for announcements!

Ɂ New menu unveiled in July

Ɂ Enjoy Prime Rib once a month on a Saturday night

Garden Gab

Ɂ Mangiare National Lasagna Day in July Ɂ Concession window downstairs is now open on the weekends Ɂ Grille menu at the pool from which guests can place an order

by Judy Schwartz

Summer In The Garden

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uly and August are always difficult months for gardening, trying to cope with the heat and humidity.

Many flowers thrive with this weather, as long as they are well watered, but some just wilt.

If your plants are in full sun and wilting, you might want to make a note to move them to a shadier location in the fall. Summer is not the time to plant or transplant plants and shrubs.

Many work hard to survive during the heat. Wait until cooler temperatures.

But…Fall is coming and the old saying “Fall is for planting” is true. It gives plants the best chance to take root and get established during the cooler seasons.

Meanwhile if you are watering a lot and your plants leaves are turning yellow, you probably need to cut back some on the watering.

Do you enjoy being outside on your patio in the summer, but are tired of fighting the bugs? Instead of using toxic pesticides that may harm bees that are fighting to survive, try natural methods like planting flowers that bugs don’t like. Surround your patio with things like Marigolds and tobacco plants that have a scent that bugs don’t like. Add in aromatic herbs like Rosemary, Basil, Thyme, Cilantro that keep bugs away and are useful in your kitchen.

There are many more plants that will help keep the bugs away, just check online for a list. Keep deadheading your flowers, and trimming long branches when they are getting leggy. I usually prune my roses back moderately once during the summer, right after a major bloom, as I don’t want to cut off a lot of buds. And remember, flowering plants, especially roses, need to be fed

regularly. I feed my roses monthly with a 3 in 1 feed product that feeds and prevents bugs from eating them, diseases, and mold, mildew, like black spot.

This can be a good time to start think about what you want your garden to look like in the spring. You will need to order your daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, peonies and iris early in the fall. Have you checked out some of the beautiful new bicolor double daffodils.? They are not only gorgeous, but also deer resistant.

If you live in Brickshire, I am sure you are acquainted with the four footed thieves that munch on our flowers and shrubs. I try to plant things that deer don’t like, but I can’t resist roses, mallow, daylilies and other deer candy, so I spray at least every 2 weeks with Liquid Fence, Deer Out or Bobbex.

That seems to work. I really want to try some of the new double ruffled tulips this year, but deer love tulips, so I have to commit to spraying those more often in the spring If you want to talk with other gardeners, our Garden Gab group meets monthly at 1 PM at the owners’ club house on the 2nd Thursday of the month. All Brickshire residents are welcome. If you have questions and cannot make the meetings, feel free to email me at grammythegardener@ gmail.com.

Happy Gardening!

Board Actions from April and May The following are edited and summarized highlights. Complete minutes can be found on the mybrickshire.com website.

Allow Ice Cream truck on Sunday evening after Grille close at 6.

April Board Meeting

The Board approved the request to record Board meetings and post the video behind the owner wall of the Brickshire website.

This is subject to selecting and installing needed equipment.

Record and Post Board Meetings

Repair a Contiguous Section of the Walking Trail

The Board did t not approve the proposal to repair a section of the May Draft Minutes walking trail ($67,418). The Board discussed their observation that the Reconsideration of Fence condition of this section of trail does Extension (Bel Green Area) not warrant repair at this time.

One of the five owners impacted New Tennis Court Benches by the fence extension approved at the April 25, 2023 meeting The Board approved the purchase provided a written statement and of two benches for the Tennis/ plat indicating his opinion that at Pickleball courts from Tennis least part of the fence is on private Supplies and Equipment for property and not within Brickshire’s $539.90+tax and installation, but right to alter. He withdrew not to install until after the work his support of the extension. on the tennis courts is complete.

Consequently, the Board rescinded New Gym Equipment the previously approved fence extension and to deny this project.

The Board approved the purchase of two pieces of equipment from Request to Purchase Recording Superior Fitness for $4202.12 and Audio Equipment plus the cost of an EXIT sign.

The Board reviewed the Possible Gym Expansion recommendations for enhanced audio and recording devices. Brown The Board tabled further provided the details of the options, discussion about adding a 20’ by installation possibilities, and pricing 20’ expansion and asked the B and for equipment. It was agreed that G Committee to provide a full five table mics for Board members plan of what equipment would go is appropriate and that the two in the space, cost estimate of the new equipment, and approximation existing mics with stands will be used for the Owner Forum. A sound of how many additional fitness mixer, all needed wires and cables, center users this expansion would as well as a cover for the wires are accommodate. Will discuss again needed. It was further agreed that once this information is provided.

Brown would get a proposal from Expansion of Basketball Court Protection by Design to obtain and install the audio equipment. The The Board approved the proposal Board tabled a decision on video from ProSeal ($49,600) and camera and portable PA deferred MaxPlayFit ($11,802), as well as until the proposal is available. fencing, to expand the basketball courts resulting in 2 quarter courts Request to Organize a and one half court..

Trip to the Ballgame Pressure Washing Brickshire Fencing Along Kentland Trail.

The Board approved organizing tickets for a Flying Squirrels in July game The Board approved a proposal from at no expense to the Association.

McKown Pressure Washing for $2753. Aerator for Kings Pond Fence Extension Along Villa Green Terrace

The Board approved the proposal from Timmons for $7500 to install aerator system at Kings Pond to keep algae at bay..

The Board approved the Good Neighbor Fencing proposal for $2596 to install fencing behind Villa Continued Assessment Violation Green Terrace at the Association’s The Board agreed to follow counsel expense, provided the contractor submits to the Association with proof advice and schedule a final hearing for an owner in violation of the covenants of insurance, Virginia contractor’s and delinquent in assessments before license, verification of installation filing a lawsuit for judgment and plans, and confirmation that all materials will match existing fencing. abatement filing for injunctive relief.

Amend Design Standards

Ratification of Consent Items

The Board approved five changes to the Design Standards as presented by the ARB. Changes are posted on website.

Approved Children’s Committee request for an ice cream and pizza truck in the pool parking lot on the last day of school, at no expense to Brickshire.

Management (Evernest) Consent Items Approved Allow Food truck Monday evening.

Replace hot water heater for the pool area.

Approved proposal of $5600 from Conner Tree Service to remove dead/declining trees adjacent to homes from Golf Course property.

Approved Children’s Renewed Master Insurance package. Committee request for $111.20 for Father’s Day crafts.

Change Vendor for Golf Cart trail repair to Greencor.

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Leisure Activities & Recreation JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2023

Open to all Brickshire residents. Events are located in the Owner’s Clubhouse unless otherwise noted.

Check the mybrickshire.com website or the contact person listed for more information.

If you have events that you would like to share please contact bobbeardsley20@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT: The Owners Club is undergoing some work in July. If you have a meeting during July, please contact the leader to check the status of the event.

Ladies Bridge groups always looking for more players. For more information please contact Terry vozel@gmail.com

3 UP 3 DOWN CARD GAME

4th Wednesday of each month July 26 in Brickshire Grille August 23 in Owners’ Clubhouse September 27 in Owners’ Clubhouse Contact Denise Morris at morris77@cox.net

ART AND CRAFTS GROUP 1st Monday of each month 9:30 am-12:30 pm Location Conference Room (Next to Gym) Contact: Sally McClintock sallybill@cox.net or 804 966 9035 No July Meeting

BUNCO (LADIES DAYTIME)

2nd Monday every month at 1:00 pm. July at Paulette LaRocca’s home, August at Judy Chies’s home, September at Shari Hoey’s home Contact: Nancy Keswick 804-966-5139, 804-291-6353, nakeswick@ gmail.com

BUNCO (LADIES EVENING)

Fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Contact: Bonnie Hunt Bonniebhunt@cox.net

BRIDGE FIRST SATURDAY

1st Saturday of each month 7:00 pm at the Owner’s Clubhouse Contact is terryvozel@gmail. com

BRIDGE (DUPLICATE)

3rd Monday of each month at 10 am Owners’ Clubhouse Contact: Marilyn Leyo marilynleyo@gmail.com

BRIDGE ON THURSDAY

Every Thursday 7-10 pm.

Owners’ Clubhouse For information, please contact Irene Powell at irpowell111@ gmail.com

BOOK CLUB

Second Wednesday at 7:30 pm Owners’ Clubhouse Coordinator: Debby Polston, contact at dapolston77@gmail. com No Book Club in July or August

CANASTA

3rd Thursday of each month 1-3pm July 20 - call for location August 17 in Owners’ Clubhouse September 21 in Owners’ Clubhouse Contact Marianne Baillie (609) 638-0719 or baillie@gmail.com

EUCHRE (LADIES)

First Wednesday of Every Month 1-4 pm Owners’ Clubhouse Call Kathy Peck if you would like to join 609-706-1820

GARDEN GAB

Second Thursday of each month at 1pm Owners’ Clubhouse All are welcome.

Contact Judy Schwartz (grammythegardener@gmail. com)

GOLF MEN’S DUFFERS Non-competitive Every Monday Wednesday Friday Tee times vary Contact: Bill McClintock sallybill@cox.net

HORSESHOES

Begins September 5 at 6 PM at the Playground for 10 weeks Residents over 18 are welcome Contact: Rich Johns for details richardLjohns@verizon. net or (804) 966-9277

KNITTING AND NEEDLEWORK

First Tuesday of each month Contact: Ginny Taylor gingin46@cox.net

OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH

GOLF BRICKSHIRE MEN SATURDAY LEAGUE

Third Wednesday of every month at various restaurants in the area.

Does not meet in July or August.

Contact Donna Billcheck dbillcheck@gmail.com if you would like to be on the email list for the group.

GOLF BRICKSHIRE SENIOR MEN’S WEDNESDAY LEAGUE

Tennis Court, start times vary and beginners welcome Mornings: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Evenings: Tuesdays, Thursdays Contact Kathie Schweickert mkschweickert@gmail.com or 757-869-3898

Every Saturday Morning Open to all men with a VSGA handicap. Sign up in the pro shop at 804 966 7888 Extension 2.

Brickshire Golf

April through November Must have a VSGA Handicap.

Play various individual and team formats.

Check at Golf Pro Shop for more info..

GOLF LADIES 18 HOLE GOLF LEAGUE

Open to Women Golfers with a VSGA Handicap Season runs April through October on Tuesday mornings.

Contact: Suzan Park parksw@cox.net

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