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Community

Association Manager

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Landscape 8

Lifestyle

Director

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Chartered Clubs 12-17

Activities 19-34

Advocate Sherman

Hospital

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Golden Corner 35

Lifestyles U P C O M I N G

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the Chicago Tribune on WGN radio discussing his nostalgia programs. He has performed for several years as a member of the “Those Were the Days Radio Players”. In 2013, Larry came in first place in the Senior Idol contest for comedy at Drury Lane Theatre. Larry’s goal during his stand up performance is to “try to create the atmosphere of how it was when you were growing up”. His audience members always leave feeling good because they remember more from their childhood years! Larry performs about 100 programs each year, many in the Chicago area, but he travels to Florida and Arizona during the winter months – just like some of our Edgewater residents who want to enjoy sunny weather! Don’t miss this entertaining program that will bring fond memories of all the great comedians of our youth. Please register for this program with the concierge. There is a $5.00 attendance fee for residents and guests accompanied by a resident. Make checks payable to Edgewater by Del Webb. You are also welcome to register on the day of the program, unless sold out.

LIFELONG LEARNING PRESENTS

“THE FUNNIEST COMEDIANS OF

RADIO AND TV”

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M.

Come and reminisce with Larry Bergnach as we are swept back to a time of carefree fun and belly busting laughs as Larry presents his program: “The Funniest Comedians of Radio and TV”. Mr. Bergnach is a renowned humorist and nostalgia enthusiast; he brings a wealth of knowledge and interesting insight into the art, origin and need for comedy. Larry will explore memories and do some of the jokes, routines and stories of Milton Berle, Jack Benny, Martin and Lewis, Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, and many more as he entertains us with tales of these iconic stars. With an army of props and photographs, Larry will take our audience on a trip back to the golden age of radio and televison. Larry has been a guest of Rick Kogan of

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Edgewater by Del Webb Activities

The dinner menu for the evening will feature our version of “Mrs. Hering’s Famous Chicken Potpie” that started it all back in 1890 and went on to become the culinary icon of Marshall Field’s. During the holiday season, the Walnut Room serves thirty-five hundred of her famous pies a week.

This program is limited to 100 residents only for dinner and program until Nov. 23 at 9 PM. If at that time, we do not have 100 residents registered for this program, the program will be open to guests accompanied by a resident until Nov. 30 at 9 PM. Please register for this program with the concierge. There is a $5.00 attendance fee for residents and guests accompanied by a resident. Make checks payable to Edgewater by Del Webb. We will not be able to accept registration on the day of the program.

Lifelong Learning Presents

Presented by Leslie Goddard Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Dinner 6 PM Program 6:45 PM For more than 150 years, Marshall Field and Co. reigned as Chicago’s leading department store. This lavishly illustrated talk traces the store’s history from its beginnings as a dry good store in 1852 into a world-class fashion and service trendsetter and international tourist destination. Leslie will trace the store’s cherished traditions - from chicken potpie and the Walnut Room Christmas tree to the State Street store’s legendary window displays.

We are pleased to have Leslie Goddard as our guest speaker. She is the author of the book Remembering Marshall Field’s and has been lecturing on Marshall Field’s and other history topics for more than ten years. Trained as a historian, she holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in museum studies. Leslie is a lifelong Chicago resident whose family has more than fifty years’ experience working for Marshall Field and Company.

Menu Chicken Potpie Tossed Salad Frango Mint Cupcakes

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Neighborhood #1: Lot #1-#204 Barb DeMien: 847-608-9647 [email protected] Heide Schwarzmann: 847-741-0053 [email protected] Christ Fosbinder 847-608-1829 [email protected] Neighborhood #2: Lot #337-#571 Mart Comstock 224-238-7405 [email protected] Jerry Michalski 847-468-7539 [email protected] Connie Schnaitmann 847-841-1684 [email protected] Neighborhood #3: Lot #205-#336 & #572-#635 Jim Clegg 847-997-2270 [email protected] Gerry Gresko 224-238-7940 [email protected] Bill Taylor 847-760-6144 [email protected] Neighborhood #4: Lot #636-#825 Art Baker 224-535-8128 [email protected] Barb Granatelli: 847-214-1661 [email protected] Patty Lupo (847)717-0368 [email protected] Neighborhood #5: Lot #874-#1148 John Bosh: 847-931-2445 [email protected] Scott Buck 224-238-7791 [email protected] Tom Gorak 847-214-1804 [email protected]

Neighborhood Representatives Contact Information

Board of Directors Contact Information

President: Pete Dubin 847-289-9915 [email protected] Vice-President: Rose Godek 847-741-8989 [email protected] Treasurer: Robert (Bob) Del Guidice 847-622-8672 [email protected] Secretary: Perry Rowicki 224-238-7035 [email protected] Director: Janet Asdel 224-238-3997 [email protected] Director: Marta Wortman 847-888-4118 [email protected] Director: Gene Zalewski 847-429-0086 [email protected]

Creekside Lodge Hours & Contact Information

Creekside Lodge 2554 Edgewater Dr. Elgin, IL 60124

(847) 695-6130

Creekside Lodge Hours of Operation: Sunday-Saturday: 5:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Children’s Swim Hours: 3:00p.m.-5:30p.m. p.m. daily Concierge on Duty: (847) 695-6130 ext. 10 Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m. Saturday/Sunday: 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Community Association Manager: Elise Nodurft (847) 695-6130, ext. 11 [email protected] Lifestyle Director: Carrie Schneider (847) 695-6130, ext. 12 [email protected] Community Association Manager Assistant: Terri Boeckh (847) 695-6130 x 14 [email protected] ASSESSMENT ADDRESS: Edgewater by Del Webb PO Box 7676 Carol Stream, IL 60197-7676 Gate House: (847) 608-6520 Elgin City Hall: (847) 931-6100 Elgin Police Department Non-Emergency: (847) 289-2700 Gail Borden Public Library; Rakow Branch: (847) 531-7271 Waste Management: 1-800-747-2278 or www.wm.com Customer Relations/Warranty Information: Owners Entry Portal, www.delwebb.com 877-850-2546

mailto:[email protected]

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Chartered Club & Interest Group Contact Information Chartered clubs are in italics BAGGERS CLUB: Pete 847-289-9915 BEATEN PATH WALKING GROUP: Marina 847-841-8456 BOCCE: Kerry 630-212-5841 BUNCO: Mitch 224-558-2213 CHAPTER ONE BOOK CLUB: Glynn 847-695-3748 CHESS CLUB: Pier (Pete) 630-629-3492 Christian Adult Fellowship at Edgewater (CAFÉ): Bruce & Judy 224-238-3868 COMPUTER USERS GROUP: Vern 630-250-7686 COUPLES GOLF: Ron 847-488-0588 John: [email protected] Terry: 847-888-8810 or [email protected] CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB: Connie 847-841-1684 CREEKSIDE COOKERS: Joanne 630-673-2646 DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Susan 847-742-4632 EDGEWATER ADVOCATES: Bob “RAGMAN” Getz 630-777-8574 EDGEWATER EVENING BOWLERS: John 573-552-7227 EDGEWATER KARDZ R US: Bobbi 847-841-1006

EDGEWATER COUPLES BRIDGE CLUB: Marta 847-888-4118 EDGEWATER OUTREACH: Barb 847-608-9647 EDGEWATER PEDALERS: Joanne: [email protected] Linda 402-677-9290 EDGEWATER PLAYERS: Vern 630-632-9811 Sue 224-535-8298 EDGEWATER RAILROAD CLUB: John 847-695-0429 EDGEWATER SINGLES: Diane 847-214-1687 EDGEWATER SOFTBALL: Joe 847-429-2479 GIRLS NIGHT OUT: Jean 847-468-1545 GRIEF SUPPORT: Jack & Darlene 847-488-9894 INFORMAL GAMES: Sheila 847-741-6402 INVESTMENT CLUB: Jerry 847-741-1704 KINGS & QUEENS CARD CLUB: Mary 847-622-2204 John 224-238-7488 KNITTING BEE: Mary 847-289-1044 KRAFTY NEEDLERS: Beth 817-908-2515 LINE DANCING: Marsha 847-695-1141 Barbara 847-488-1961 MAHJONGG: Anita 847-289-8890 MEN’S BRIDGE: Jerry 224-828-5470

MEN’S GOLF: Eric 224-238-3493 MEN’S & WOMEN’S TENNIS: Mary Ann 847-695-0954 MUSIC MAKERS Carole Buckley 847-741-1102 NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS: Carrie 847-695-6130 PAINT DROPS: Jan 847-841-1641 PICKLEBALL: Vern 630-250-7686 or Anthony 847-488-1663 QUILT BEE: Beth 224-238-3139 RADIO CONTROL GROUP: Al 630-728-6035 SLOW SPOKES BIKING GROUP: Nadine 224-227-6324 Lynn 224-856-5949 SOCIAL PLANNERS: Carrie 847-695-6130 x 12 THE LATE BLOOMERS GARDEN CLUB: Mart 224-238-7405 THE EDGEWATER GENEALOGY GROUP Paula (630)715-2961 [email protected] TRAVEL CLUB: Ron & Karen Tuite 224-238-7780 VETERAN’S GROUP: Tom Lauterback. 847-695-1261 Paul Bleers. 847-695-8629 WATER VOLLEYBALL: Rich 847-468-8980 WOMEN’S GOLF: Beth 847-888-8810 Nancy 847-289-0797

Modifications Committee: Roland Brabant, Jack Burr, Joyce DelGuidice, Sharon Fisher-Larson, Patty Lupo, Peter Sardina Property & Grounds Commission: Buck Comstock, Jack Niemann, Jerry Michalski, Roy Roush, Judy Stoney, Leo Szwiec, Bill Taylor, Dominic Tunzi Rules & Regulations Commission: Janet Asdel, Rosalie Bozan, John Bradburn, Fred Fachet, Linda Gallien, Judy Stoney

Civic Commission: Linda Gallien, , Wallie Joesel, Dominic Positano, Jan Sears, Christ Fosbinder Finance Commission Chuck Bradley, Bob Del Guidice, David Haft, Bill McLaughlin, Alice Michalek, Perry Rowicki, Larry Wray LifeStyle Commission: Lynn Harper, Eric Lar-son, Sandra Mohn, Bob Okarski, Joe Podraza, Nancy Roche, Bob Voss

Edgewater by Del Webb Commission/Committee Members



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Upcoming neighborhood meetings with your

neighborhood representatives. All meetings are at 7 p.m.

Neighborhood #1:

Monday, October 10

Neighborhood #2:

Tuesday, October 11

Neighborhood #3:

Monday, October 17

Neighborhood #4:

Tuesday, October 25

Neighborhood #5:

Wednesday, October 19

Open Homeowners’ Board of Directors Meeting Schedule:

October 12 at 10a.m.

November 9 at 6p.m.

All open homeowners’ meetings are

held in Creekside Lodge.

(meeting times subject to change).

New Resident/Creekside Lodge Orientation

November 16 at 2p.m.

Creekside Lodge Please register with the concierge at

847-695-6130 ext. 10. All residents welcome!

Please contact Carrie Schneider if you

need to schedule an alternate time.

Opportunities to hear and be heard!

Picture of Creekside Lodge, developed to look like a

painting.

Photo Credit: Rich House

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News from the Board of Directors

5. Jointly (residents/HOAB) develop a strategy & mission statement for the Association. 6. Review & bolster all preventative maintenance agreements for all mechanical systems to increase life. 7. Develop in conjunction with Elgin Police & Fire a community Disaster/Emergency Plan. 8. Improve the volunteer selection process for commission assignments. 9. Enhance the landscaping & care in "high visibility" areas---clubhouse---pool---sport courts---entrances. Our next step will be to specifically assign an "owner" for the goal and determine the timing for implementation. Thank you to all who participated in this important endeavor for our Association. Pete Dubin/HOAB President

From the Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors (HOAB) Goals & Priorities are important to individuals, business's & HOAB's if your intentions are to improve your present state. During our recent exercise, "The State of the Board", we specifically asked residents & current Board Members what should our Goals & Priorities be for the balance of 2016 & 2017. Here goes. List is in order of importance: 1. Create an improved process for open communications between residents & the HOAB. 2. Determine the "spark" to incentivize residents to volunteer. 3. Update & improve our technology that includes---portal---gate access---security. 4. Conduct regular training for volunteers & paid staff to improve productivity & professionalism.

News from the Modifications Committee

as defined in Section 1 of Title 4 of the United States Code and the Executive Orders entered in connection with that section) or a Military Flag (means a flag of any branch of the United Sates armed forces or Illinois Nation Guard, or POW flag). No decorative flags are permitted.

If you do have a decorative flag flying from a flag mount or flagpole, please take time to remove it. We are still in the process of revising the Design Guidelines. We appreciate all the suggestions we have received, and we are discussing each and every one of them. We hope to have the first draft to the Board of Directors by October or November. You will then have an opportunity to review and comment on the changes.

Welcome to Fall! Yes, it is here. And with the cooler temperatures, fewer and fewer applications are being submitted to the Modifications Committee. During the months of October, November, and December;

we will be meeting every other week. In October we will meet Tuesdays, October 4 and 18, at 9:15 a.m. Starting next month, we will summarize what types of requests have been approved during the previous month. This way you can see what is happening in the community. And each month, we will highlight an item from the Design Guidelines. This month we wish to feature the information on flags. The following is from the Design Guidelines:

Flag mounts and flagpoles are for the use of an American Flag (means the flag of the United States

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will now be “1234”. With the changing season brings a change in Concierge hours. During a staff meeting it was suggested that weekend hours for the Concierge be from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. year round. This eliminates the need to change children swim hours during the winter months which proved confusing. Thank you to Concierge Jill Carrera who made the thoughtful suggestion. I have included a double-sided insert in this month’s newsletter – “Closing Up Your House” and Top Mistakes That Make Homeowners Prime Targets for Burglars.” I hope these prove informative. Enjoy the lovely season and remember, Halloween celebrations howl a farewell to October. “October is the fallen leaf, but it is also a wider horizon more clearly seen.” Hal Borland Elise M. Nodurft, CMCA Community Association Manager (847) 695-6130 ext. 11 [email protected]

As the fall leaves crunch underfoot and the Finance Commission crunches numbers for the 2017 Budget, my mind ruminates back to October 6, 2014 – my first day at Edgewater. It was a bit nerve-racking - so many people to meet seemingly all at one time. Lyn Haars gave me a tour of the community and we simultaneously delivered sealcoating notices (we accomplish this earlier in the season now). I was so painfully turned around and glad Lyn knew where she was going. You may have seen me zipping around on the golf cart this summer, thankfully without a “lost” look on my face. This brings to mind guests and service providers you might be inviting into the community who are unfamiliar with Edgewater. A map of the Edgewater community is available at the Gatehouse should GPS not be their preferred guidance tool; however, for those tech savvy, we have found GPS sends visitors, on occasion, to the College Green Gate. Please notify your guests or service providers to use the Bowes Road entrance (or Longcommon should the gate’s scroll box be up and running at the time of this printing). Since I have mentioned the gates, please know that you will no longer need to add the “0” at the beginning of your code for the key pad at the Bowes Road entrance. It is now a 4-digit code. Therefore, if your code was “01234” it

News from the Community Association Manager

show off their hard work! With all of these great events comes planning, preparation, meetings, work parties, registration, clean up and a post meeting wrap up of the committee. Also what comes with all of these wonderful events is the need for volunteers! I certainly could not produce the kinds of wonderful events that the community wants without our volunteers! I cannot thank everyone individually who continually give of their time, talents and treasures to our community so that you can enjoy yourself. Volunteering is easy! Attend a Social Planners Meeting on the first Monday of each month at 6p.m. or contact me. We need volunteers in all capacities and we can use you! Another way to get involved is if you see something in the newsletter that you are interested in and would like to help with that event or program, contact me and I will get you in touch with the chairperson of that event or program. Thank you for choosing to give back to the community we all call home! Carrie Schneider, Lifestyle Director 847-695-6130 ext. 12 [email protected]

Edgewater by Del Webb is a wonderful place to live, work and play. It is amazing to me the ideas that come out of Social Planners for events, activities and programs. We just wrapped up our 7th Annual Pretty Crafty Craft Fair. This year we had 39 crafters and 614 attendees. This year was our largest craft fair attendance wise—thanks for your support! Coming up in October are some great things: Fun Friday, Halloween Family Fun Fair, Trick or Treating and the Adult Halloween Party. This will be our second year of the Halloween Family Fun Fair and if you were like me last year and didn’t make it; plan to attend this year. I heard wonderful things about this event and am truly looking forward to being here this year. The Adult Halloween Party is also a new event this year. The committee is working hard to bring you an evening full of fun and entertainment. They have even provided some costume ideas for you on the insert if you don’t have one. November will have Fun Friday and our annual Santa event; Edgewater’s Santa Express. This event is sure to impress kids of all ages! Come out and see Santa and the wonderful display that the Edgewater Railroad Club is working on. This year is going to be bigger and better and I know the Edgewater Railroad Club is excited to

News from the Lifestyle Director

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News from the Landscape/Snow Contractor

October Lawn Care Tips:

Most spring flowering bulbs should be in the ground by the early part of this month, with the exception of tulips which may be planted up until early November.

Set out winter pansies, flowering kale, flowering cabbage, and fall mums.

Bring geraniums, begonias, fuchsias, and other tender plants indoors before the first frost.

Collect and save seeds of wildflowers for spring sowing.

Evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs can be transplanted.

One last weeding will improve the appearance of your garden throughout the winter.

Clean and oil your garden tools for winter storage.

Clean your gutters and downspouts to remove fallen leaves and other debris.

Slit Seeding thin lawn areas. See the insert for fall specials, as always I can help with the planning and planting for the fall season. I am in the Lodge on Wednesdays from 8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. until November 1st or you can call me at 630.461.0510 or email me at [email protected].

Fall is upon us and we must prepare for the winter. Late September to mid-October’s cooler weather and moist soils offer ideal conditions for fall planting. Late summer into early autumn is the best time to divide perennials that bloom in spring and summer. Plant trees and shrubs, allowing enough time for

roots to develop before ground freezes, planting can be continued into October. Prepare for first frost. Dig tender perennials such as cannas, begonias and gladiolus. Discard tops and store bulbs, corms, and rhizomes in dry peat moss or vermiculite. Bring house plants back indoors before night temperatures drop below 55F. Deadhead perennials, and discard dead and diseased foliage to reduce infection next year. Begin planting spring flowering bulbs in October. Also, fertilize your trees and shrubs. If you are unable to do so yourself, or would like a professional to handle fertilization, Acres Group can help deep root feed your trees at the homeowners expense.

Web Portal Helpful Information

“Remember Login info.” After you have logged in for the first time, you

will have to accept the Terms and Conditions. Once you have logged in for the first time, you

can change your Login Name and Password by going to User Profile under Resident Contact Info. After you have made these changes, scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Save Changes”

Carrie Schneider will not know your password, but can email you a new password if you lose your original password.

We hope you’ll log on to our portal! We hope that you find it easy to use and more informative, as a resource in your community. Logging on and updating your User Profile: Go to http://www.ouredgewater.net Go to Login and Request Login Complete the required fields and press submit. A

user ID and password will be emailed to you within 24 hours.

Once you receive your log in ID and password, go back to the website and use this information to log on. We recommend not checking the


http://www.ouredgewater.net

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News from the Finance Commission However, it’s not a one way street. In fact additional funding is often necessary to provide the level of service required or desired. We know some expenses will increase, some will decrease and others will remain the same. However, all areas of the budget whether they change or not will be thoroughly discussed and analyzed. And neighborhood representatives and committees including Property and Grounds and Lifestyle, etc. will be invited to present their views on 2017 needs. The previous years’ financial statements, audit reports and budget are reviewed to be certain that adjustments, if necessary, are made to the revenue and expense projections. To avoid surprises for unexpected operating expenses an amount will also be budgeted for contingencies. Contracts in force or being negotiated are reviewed. As you might recall, in 2014 our largest contract, a new five (5) year landscape and snow contract, was entered into with Acres Group. What about funding for our reserves? It’s important to note that a significant portion of our budget is attributable to funding our reserves. And clearly the most important source document we rely on for establishing the portion of the monthly assessment allocated to reserve funding is the Reserve Study ---a detailed analysis of the future repair and replacement needs of the elements of the property the HOA maintains that is prepared by a professional engineering firm and updated on a regular basis. This year, the entire Reserve Study will be updated. It will also include the results of the recently completed bathymetirc survey which measured the sediment depth and projected the dredging frequency for the various basins located throughout our community. Remember, the reserve fund is our savings account and our stated objective is to have the required reserve funds available when needed without the necessity of borrowing or resorting to a special assessment. Continued on page 10.

2017 Edgewater by Del Webb

Community Association Budget

It’s more than likely we’ve all dealt with a budget in one form or another in either our business or personal lives. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Edgewater by Del Webb Community Association (HOA) prepares an annual budget. And whether you’re a new resident or one who has lived here a number of years we’ll all be directly affected by the current Finance Committee (FC) meetings and budget discussions that will ultimately lead to the 2017 Budget. So what exactly will be included in the 2017 Budget and what will it provide? Well, basically the 2017 HOA Budget will be a detailed projection of the sources and application of the funds needed by the HOA to cover estimated 2017 operating expenses--- including a provision for adequately funding the reserves necessary for the repair and replacement of the properties the HOA maintains. Once the amount of expenses and reserve requirements is determined the revenue to pay for them must be provided. This basic equation quite nicely explains how the proposed 2017 assessments will be determined because the estimated revenue which accrues to the HOA is for the most part provided by the monthly HOA assessments —and these monthly assessments generate the revenue needed to fund the services and amenities provided to our most important VIP customers----i.e. the residents of Edgewater. So where and how does the budget process begin? As we’ve previously explained at Resident Forums and various other HOA meetings, the FC together with the Community Association Manager (CAM) and the Board Treasurer schedule a series of planning meetings beginning in the month of August during which we closely examine in excess of 60 operating expense accounts on a line by line basis. Our objective is to both satisfy ourselves that the proposed expense is warranted and reduce if possible the amount proposed without a corresponding diminution in the quality or quantity of the service provided.

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News from the Finance Commission, Con’t

Hopefully this discussion explains the budget process and explores one of the ways your association practices financial responsibility on a daily basis. This article originally appeared in the September 2015 Lifestyles Newsletter. It has been updated for current matters and is reprinted again because of its relevance and the interest it originally generated. As always the FC welcomes your questions and suggestions for future articles.

Continued from page 9. Of course the budget process would not be complete without the significant involvement and contribution of the CAM –and also Board input and direction must always be taken into consideration. Once the FC has completed its work the proposed budget in draft form will be explained and presented for discussion and resident review at the Annual Resident Forum scheduled to be held at 7:00 PM on October 26, 2016 at the Creekside Lodge. Only then will the FC be in a position to recommend that the Board accept the 2017 Proposed Budget---which acceptance should occur at the November 9, 2016 Board meeting.

News from the Rules & Regulations Commission

If by chance you have missed something or even mistakenly thrown one of the three previous mailings away, own up to it and let us know. Please contact Elise Nodurft, Property Manager and/or stop in to see any Concierge, they will help you. Take the documents you have with you to obtain the red binder and they will help you obtain the correct documents. Declaration copy cost is $12.00. Every household is required to have these documents so don’t put it off, get this done as soon as possible. If you have comments or suggestions about the Rules & Regulations, please submit them in writing to the CAM, or even better, go to the Edgewater web portal and under the Documents tab, click on eforms and then select “Comments/Suggestions to Committees.” Do it this way and you will get a copy of your email to confirm it was received.

Our previous articles have explained how we have been updating the Rules and Regulations because the original documents you received at the initial closing on your home dated back to 2006-2007. The Rules & Regulations associated with Edgewater by Del Webb needed updates to reflect our status as an owner controlled Association. The HOA Declarations, By-Laws, Rules & Regulations and Design Guidelines are Governing Documents for the Association that you need to have in order when you get ready to sell your home, so it is important to keep these documents in good order and updated as replacement pages are sent to you. You do need to have these documents in good order for the next buyer. Some have asked us why do we need the red binder. We did that for your convenience, to ensure that all of the Governing Documents are in one place and can be updated by simple page replacement rather than spending a lot more money to reprint an entire document. Please take a few minutes to organize all of these documents. If you have done that already, Thank You!

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The landscaped area behind Cardinal Cove is in the process of being completed. After additional trees are planted Pulte will be replacing the incorrect seed with grass seed. Due to a change in the entrance gate communication lines by AT&T from analog to digital, the ability of the gate software to communicate has been hampered. The gate software is being upgraded. As part the upgrade to the new software, the pin code number used to access the community via the Bowes Road keypad will no longer require the leading zero. Other activities include scheduling sidewalk repairs to help avoid trip hazards and putting up no trespassing signs by the natural area off of Longcommon Parkway. P&G also continues preparing updated specifications for the HOA maintenance of the natural areas in the Community. It is important that all of the diverse natural areas are properly maintained in accordance with their design. Because of the complexity of the various areas, P&G will be working with our current contractor during 2017 in establishing the proper maintenance needed before finalizing the specifications for future bids. As a reminder, Property & Grounds Commission notes are available on the portal under COMISSIONS/COMMITTEES / PROPERTY AND GROUNDS.

October landscape activities include routine maintenance of the grounds. A year-end cleanup of the grounds takes place in late fall after the leaves have fallen. Mowing of lawns continues. Be sure there are no items on your lawn area such as hoses, dog tie-tie outs, JULLIE flags, lawn art, potted plants, etc. that would restrict access to the entire area. Should you experience any problems with the maintenance of your property, please complete a Landscape Maintenance Concerns form. The most efficient way to complete this form is to use the form located on the portal under LANDSCAPE & SNOW / LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE FORM. Photographs may be attached to the form; and, a copy of what you send will be sent back to your e-mail account. By using the portal your concern will be sent to Acres, Property & Grounds and the Association Manager. If you do not wish to use the portal, the form can be picked up at the Lodge front desk to be manually completed and returned. Voyage Way Park is in the final stages of being completed. Plant replacements are being scheduled for late September or October. Also, the irrigation system has been increased to include a separate zone for the central plant area. The natural area of Neighborhood 5 (Phase 4) has not been approved yet by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Army Corps is expected to approve the area this year, at which time the Homeowners Association will take over maintenance of it.

News from the Property & Grounds Commission

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News from Neighborhood Watch

THE BEST PLAN IS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK AS IF YOU NEVER LEFT.

Need more information contact your neighborhood captain: Neighborhood 1. Barb DeMien [email protected] Neighborhood 2. Connie Schnaitmann [email protected] Mart Comstock [email protected] Neighborhood 3. Kerry Ancona [email protected] Neighborhood 4. Open Neighborhood 5. Joe Nugara [email protected] Ralph Perry [email protected]

LETS WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP OUR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFE

Jan Sears Civic Committee [email protected] Wallie Joesel Civic Committee [email protected]

EDGEWATER NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

October 2016

As summer has gone by so quickly and you are preparing to travel to your winter home or trip, here are some things to think about doing: 1. Make sure you are using timers and motion

lights. 2. Leave outside front and back lights on dusk thru

dawn 3. Have an alarm use it !! 4. Stop mail and paper delivery 5. Turn your phone ringer down if you have a land

line 6. Keep blinds turned upward 7. Inform your neighbors of your departure and

make sure you let them know if anyone will be at your home when you are gone.

Baggers Club Chartered Club

Monday and Tuesday afternoons inside Creekside Lodge. It sure beats watching Dr. Phil & Judge Judy!! Pete Dubin/President –847/289-9915

The Baggers Chartered Club meets every Monday and Tuesday from 3:30p.m. to 5:30p.m. from August – May Teams are decided by a draw of cards. All skill levels are warmly accepted. Come out and see what all the noise is about on








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Contract Bridge Chartered Club

If you are interested in Duplicate Bridge, call Susan at (847) 742-4632. Information about the groups may be found in Lifestyles or you may call any of the numbers if you have additional questions.

If you would like to join the Contract Bridge Group, please contact Connie at (847) 841-1684.

Edgewater Couples Bridge Chartered Club

You don’t have to be a couple to play couples bridge. You just need a partner and there are several partnerships made up of singles. Also there are subs that are available and happy to play with you.

Haven’t played in a while? This will be the perfect time to begin playing again. Everyone, win or lose, enjoys the time with friends, old and new. Come join the fun on October 1, 2016 by calling our current president.

For more details, just call our current President, Marta Wortman, at 847-888-4118.

Couples Bridge is just one of several opportunities to play Bridge at Edgewater. Couples Bridge meets once a month on the first Saturday of the month at 1:00PM. After the first round, we rotate partners and play three more rounds. This last month of September, we had six tables. The names of the winners for September are Janet Morgan in first place with 6050 points, Carole Lauterborn in second place with 4390 points and Jerry Webster in third place with 4280 points.

Krafty Needlers Knitting Bee Work Session takes place every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the Arts & Crafts room. Join us any time with a project you are working on or looking for a project to start. Join in the learning and conversation.

Krafty Needlers Quilt Bee Work Session day and meeting date is the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The monthly meeting begins at 4:00 p.m.

Krafty Needlers Chartered Club

of stopping her, her recovery took her from Pakistan

to the floor of the United Nations and earned her a

nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, the youngest

nominee in the history of the prize. Her story reminds

all of us of the power of each person’s voice.

Even if you have not read or finished the book, you

are still invited to what promises to be a very thought-

provoking discussion. Chapter One Book Club

welcomes everyone to their monthly meetings. If you

have a question or need additional information please

contact Linda @ 630-965-4518 or email

[email protected]

Our November book selection is Grand Avenue by

Joy Fielding.

The members of Chapter

One Book Club will be

discussing the book I am

Malala: The Girl Who

Stood Up for Education and

Was Shot by the Taliban by

Malala Yousafi. This

amazing book is a memoir

by the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley of

Pakistan, Malala fought for her right to an education.

On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when she was fifteen,

she almost paid the ultimate price. She was shot in the

head at point-blank range while riding the bus home

from school, and few expected her to survive. Instead

Chapter One Book Club Chartered Club

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Creekside Cookers Chartered Club

adults and children, and cater business lunches. For a special occasion, such as a bridal or baby shower, The Pear of Chefs will entertain and enlighten your guests with a cooking lesson and everyone can enjoy a great meal. Sun Dried Tomatoes and Broccoli Farfelle, Citrus Salmon served with Black Beans, Avocado, Mango and Cilantro Salsa and Oriental Pork Tenderloin are just a few of the fabulous meals the Pear of Chefs offer. Event doors open at 6:00 p.m. for registration and seating. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. No reservations are required, just come and enjoy a delightful evening meeting new neighbors and friends. Our meeting is a BYOB approved event. Creekside Cookers meets the third Thursday of every month at The Creekside Lodge. Resident guests are welcome to attend two meetings per year prior to joining. Membership dues are $20.00 for September 2016 through August 2017. There is a $5.00 fee for members and guests when attending a meeting which helps to cover the cost of our guest chef or presenter and our evening tastes.

Table for One, Madame?

The truth is, sometimes we dine alone. We don't have to be introverts to learn to enjoy a culinary stroll on the quiet side. It’s a bonus if we’re already comfortable with ourselves, and that is something we can all strive for. So if you’ve been hesitant to treat yourself or just the two of you, to a delicious meal please join Creekside Cookers on Thursday, October 20 as we welcome Chef Carol Segobiano, co- owner of Pear of Chefs. Carol will take us on an exciting culinary journey whether you’re cooking for one or two. Pear of Chefs is a personal chef service that includes custom meal planning, grocery shopping, food preparation and clean-up in the convenience of your own home. Pear Chefs also offer cooking lessons for

Creekside Cookers Annual Dinner 8.18.16

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Edgewater Singles Chartered Club

Plans for October include lunch at Sweet Berry Café and dinner at Jimmy’s Charhouse. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 18th at 6:30 pm. After our business meeting we plan to create our entry in the Fourth Annual Scarecrow Contest. The club is open to all Edgewater singles. Meetings are the third Tuesday of the month. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30. For more information about the club, call Diane Motyka at 847-214-1687.

The weather was wonderful for our August Lake Geneva Cruise. Twenty-eight ladies took the

bus north to enjoy the day. Once we arrived, the boat was ready to cast off. Everyone had the chance to get some really great pictures of the beautiful lake and fabulous homes. Once back at the dock, we crossed the street to enjoy lunch at Popeye’s Restaurant. The rest of the afternoon was spent browsing through the quaint shops. Photos this month are from lunch at Rubi-O’s Café and our Lake Geneva Cruise.

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Kings and Queens Chartered Club

Is playing poker or pinochle one of your favorite leisure activities? You are in LUCK! This group plays on Thursdays at the lodge between 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Some members also play poker on Wednesdays ( Referred to as extended play on the calendar) between noon and

4 p.m. Check us out, you are most welcome. We generally sit with different players each week. We play a variety of old and new poker games with the dealer choosing the game to be played. Some of our members play double deck pinochle on Thursdays. You do not need to come with a partner to play. New 2-person teams are drawn each week as players arrive. You may come and go within the designated times if your schedule requires you to arrive late or leave early. We can find a place for you to play. Come check out the fun. You won't be bored! For more information, just stop in or contact: Irene Rasmussen 630-205-0152 John Licht at 224-238-7488 [email protected]


community may be sent out by our Lifestyle Director, Community Association Manager or Manager Assistant. The Web Portal: http://www.ouredgewater.net is another resource to learn about events and programs. Now, the newest form of notification of programs presented by Social Planners, Chartered Clubs, and Interest Groups is located in the windows of the Arts and Crafts Room. These windows are beautifully decorated to announce new and upcoming programs. Next time you are in the lodge, check out these window - then go directly to the concierge and sign up for these exciting programs!

Did you know . . . . . There are several ways to learn about events and programs offered at the Creekside Lodge. On the first of each month, information on programs and events are published in the Lifestyle Newsletter that is available at the concierge desk. Also, there is the Electronic Message Board (EMB) located on the wall next to the concierge desk that scrolls through many items of interest for our residents. Blast E-mails to inform residents who like to keep current on their computers of programs and events in our

Featured Monthly Poker Game

Chinese Pyramid

This game takes the most think-ing and sometimes all the players at the table help find the winning hands among those players re-maining at the end of the game and choose to show their cards.

Each player is dealt 5 cards and 4 rows of cards, as pictured, are laid in front of the dealer with 1 card at the top and 4 cards in the bottom row, all centered left. Bets are placed before the turning of cards and after the turning of a designated order of cards. The dealer turns the corner card first, the two adjoining cards second, the next 3 adjoining cards, third, and finally the 4 remaining outside cards. Players may choose from all the cards in their hands and all the cards in a row or column of cards to make their best poker hand. But, if a player uses a row with 2 cards, he/she must use 3 from the hand. If the row or col-umn with 3 cards is selected, then 2 must come from the hand, and so on. The combination of 5 cards holds true with each row or column. It may be helpful to think of the table cards in an imaginary grid with each row and column ending evenly with 5 total cards. The pot is split with the player with the lowest hand, formed in the same way.

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The Late Bloomers Garden Club Chartered Club

Comstock, Garden Club President [email protected] It’s not too early to MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Saturday Dec 10, 2016 as Late Bloomers Garden Club will host a Christmas House Walk, Tea and Sweets and Holiday Boutique from 11-4pm for Edgewater residents and their adult guests. Features of the Christmas Walk:

The festive, ticket only event includes touring five festively decorated Edgewater Homes.

Included in the ticket price are a variety of teas and delectable sweets at Creekside Lodge.

To share the event, the Christmas Walk is open to all residents of Edgewater and their adult guests. 0 Please note: Due to the precious

nature of the decorated homes… we request adults only in each house.

Tickets are $15.00 (covering the house walk, tea and sweets.) 0 All profits will go to the Boys and

Girls Club of Elgin Garden initiative. http://www.bgcelgin.org/

Five of the Holiday Boutique vendors will also assist in displaying decorative items in the selected homes.

The Holiday Boutique at the Lodge will be open to all Edgewater residents even if you choose not to purchase a ticket to tour the homes and enjoy the tea and sweets. Tickets will go on sale in late October. In the meantime, enjoy Mother Nature’s color show, enjoy the fruits of the harvest and this very special eason. October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came, — The Ashes, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand; Miss Weather led the dancing; Professor Wind, the band.... The sight was like a rainbow …New-fallen from the sky.... ~George Cooper (1840–1927), "cited in October's Party," c.1887

The Late Bloomers Garden Club is pleased to welcome Jo Ann Loebel to present Bulbs Through the Seasons on Thursday, Oct 27, 2016 at 1:00PM.

Jo Ann is a free-lance writer for several gardening magazines and newspapers such as Chicagoland Gardening.

She is a Gardening Consultant as well as a Landscape Design Consultant and co-authored a book Flowers Are for Keeping.

She also has been on the Board of Directors of the Garden Clubs of Illinois (GCI).

Did you know the definition of a bulb is any plant that stores its complete life cycle in an underground storage structure? Who’s the largest producer of flowering bulbs? You’re right…Holland. And would you believe…The U.S. is the world's largest importer of bulbs. Historically, various flowering bulbs we know today have ancient mythology surrounding their origins…check it out on Google. Indeed, so much to learn. Commonly, we all know about daffodils and tulips, but do you know which bulbs bloom the earliest and which bulbs last the longest? Do you know which bulbs are hardy and which ones are tender? Do you know which one are easy care and which ones require more TLC? Included will be valued advice for outwitting wildlife from digging the bulbs up and destroying our gardens… Join us as we learn useful tips, tools and techniques in Bulbs Through the Seasons. The doors open at 12:30pm and the meeting starts at 1:00pm. The Garden Club welcomes everyone… Come and attend two meetings before deciding to join. Regardless of your level of gardening expertise stop by, be curious and learn from a variety of interesting topics on the fourth Thursday of each month (note Nov 10th and no meeting in Dec. due to the Holiday Walk). Additionally, all Late Bloomers Garden Club members are enrolled in the Garden Club of Illinois (GCI) as part of the $15.00 dues. Each meeting is $5.00. For further info about the club contact Mart


http://www.bgcelgin.org/

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Please note that in lieu of an “activity fee” charitable donations will be accepted for “Little Angels” of Elgin, Illinois which is a loving residence serving children and young adults with severe disabilities. So mark your calendars and plan now to enjoy all of the festivities before the hectic holiday season begins! __________________________________________

We currently have 283 registered for Holiday Magic. If you are planning to attend and have not yet registered, please do so. Simply turn in a completed registration form and check made out to

Edgewater by Del Webb in an envelope to the concierge. We can accommodate many more residents. Registration is now $45 per person and will close October 30. Seating will be done in the order envelopes were received. We hope to see you at this year’s event. We are looking forward to a Holiday Magic that can accommodate all of us at one function. The Q Center is a beautiful venue that everyone will enjoy. As we told you in an earlier article, the menu items we tasted were absolutely delicious. If you have not attended Holiday Magic recently, this may be the year to give it a try again. We are sure you will enjoy the afternoon/evening. If you have questions, please feel free to contact one of the chairs: Sharon Fisher-Larson at [email protected]; Rose Anne Steckbeck at [email protected] or Barb Tillman at [email protected].

Santa Express 2016

Fall weather is in the air which means only one thing… Winter will soon be upon us and our annual Edgewater “Santa Express 2016” can’t be far behind!!! Well then join us with your grandchildren (or “children” of all ages) at this year’s Santa Express on Saturday, November 26th, 2016 from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m.! The festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. with visits with Santa. He’ll be

so busy that you’ll need to decide whether your grandchildren would like to visit with Santa at one of two sessions, either 10:00 Am to 11:30 Am or 11:30 Am to 1:00 Pm. Registrations are a must and are being taken at the Concierge’s desk so that each child will receive a nametag and a gift. To add to the festivities, a host of activities are being planned for all to enjoy. Mrs. Claus will be reading children’s stories in the Library, coloring pages will be available in the Arts & Crafts Room, the Music Makers will be singing holiday carols, and the Creekside Cookers will have a Bake Sale to appease your appetites. Adding to the excitement of the day, the Edgewater Railroad Club will be presenting its 3rd Annual version of “Running Rails”, an N scale model railroad layout, once again expanded with new modules. This year the Railroad Club will operate their layout from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. So even if you can’t attend the earlier festivities during Santa’s visits come and enjoy the layout in the afternoon after all the “hustle and bustle” has taken place!

It’s more than a place to live . . .

It’s a Lifestyle!




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Edgewater Outreach Committee

at 1:00p.m., and travel to E. Aurora. Those who wish, stop at Portillo's on the way home! Sign up at the lodge! We encourage all of Edgewater to participate in our activities. Thank you from your Outreach Committee: Barb DeMien 847-608-9647 Sherry Drake 630-337-3797 George Mohn 847-488-9179 Kathy Skowron 847-214-1786 Bill Schnell 847-930-1700 Marina Wray 847-841-8456 Any questions, please contact any of the above.

Opportunities to volunteer outside our Community!

October 7: Clean Bowes Road before Winter! 9a.m.! November: Interfaith Food Pantry Drive to help for the winter months! November 24: "Thanksgiving Community Dinner" for all of Elgin! December 18: “Christmas Community Dinner” for all of Elgin! At Hemmens Cultural Center These events are in addition to our monthly Volunteering for "Feed My Starving Children"! We meet the third Wednesday of each month at the lodge,

The final Yappy Hour of the season was on Friday, Sep-tember 9th. Andy from Anderson Animal Shelter gave a great presentation. Thank you to all Edgewater residents for donating to Anderson. Dennis and I took over a truck full of items. I am so proud of how generous our commu-nity is. Thank you all and see you next summer. Sandi

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Edgewater by Del Webb Neighbors

Music on the Green 8.27.16 Fast Eddie and the Corvettes Congratulations to John North for winning the 50/50!

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Trivia Night on September 2, 2016 was a great success. Everyone came loaded with sumptuous suste-nance, delightful drinks and with heads loaded with transitory trivia, fleeting facts and elementary ephem-era. Special thanks to Joyce Haight and Cindy Behles who helped with all the "fun" details and to Jim Hart for scoring and organizing the Trivia Night results. I would also like to thank our sponsors: ClickinMoms for the plentiful $5 Starbucks prizes, to Marcus Theaters for $5 gift certificates and to Jim Hart for his generous contribution of a $20 coupon from Hart & Home and $5 gift certificate to Country Donuts.

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Neighborhood #3 Picnic

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Neighborhood #4 Picnic 9.11.16

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topped off with a Caramel Sea Salt Brownie a la mode. This meal includes coffee, tea, or lemonade. The cost is $35 per person (includes any tax and tips for the evening), prepaid at the concierge desk by NOON on Wednesday, October 19th. Note: This date is earlier than usual as numbers need to be submitted to the vendor one week prior to the event. If you are paying for more than one person, please put additional names in the memo section of your check. ALL CHECKS ARE TO BE MADE OUT TO JEAN VON HEIMBURG as I will be paying the bill for the evening with one check. If you pay by cash, please attach your name to the money with a paper clip or staple. After checks are deposited on October 19th, no refunds will be given. We will be having a little fun that evening with each of you bringing a white elephant/regift from your home around $10 in value. Bring the gift wrapped/bagged with your name inside so the recipient knows who gave you the wonderful gift! Dress in your stylish fall colors! Pass this along to any new (or not so new) neighbors or friends who would enjoy an evening out with a great bunch of gals. We need a minimum of 40 guests but top number is endless! ***Don’t forget! The deadline for this one is NOON on October 19th with your check made out to me at the concierge’s desk at the lodge. If you have any questions regarding the evening, you may contact me at [email protected] or 847-468-1545. Hope to see you there!

Elgin Country Club GNO Gala 25765 Weld Rd, Elgin

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 5:30 PM Cash Bar, 6:00 PM - Dinner

Hi Girls! It is time to gather one more time for 2016 and we are going out elegantly! With the holidays coming just around the corner, and life being so hectic, we voted earlier this year to end our monthly dinners in October and start again in January. This month, we will be going to the Elgin Country Club for a wonderful buffet dinner in our very own private room. On October 26th, we will gather at the country club, located off the access road behind Hobby Lobby, at 5:30 for a cash bar. We will then be seated at 6:00 for a salad, buffet dinner, and dessert sure to please our palates. AND, valet service will be available. This year’s menu includes: Whitehall Salad, Carved Roast Beef, Pretzel Chicken, Whitefish, California Medley, Parmesan Roasted Red Skin Potatoes and


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Girls Night Out had a beautiful evening for their annual cruise in August!

Harry Morel participated in a

Senior Olympics Swim Meet in

Wisconsin and won gold medals

in both events that he entered: 50

yard freestyle and 50 yard back-

stroke.

Congratulations!

Pool Volleyball players Come and join the fun! Monday & Wednesday at 6p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 12p.m.

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pumpkin on it should be placed on your garage door and please turn on your outside lights. This year, we’d like to try something new. When you pick up your flyer; please provide us your lot number. We’d like to provide a map of the houses participating in Trick or Treating. As a reminder, Edgewater by Del Webb is non-solicitation community. We do not allow trick-or-treating on Halloween. __________________________________________

Art At Edgewater

Have you checked out the back hallway? The Edgewater Paint Drops group tried an abstract art project for the first time. We had a lot of fun even though it was just a little bit messy. Hope you enjoy our efforts. If you would like to see us in action, feel free to stop by on the first or third Monday of each month. You will find us in the Arts and Crafts room. Current contact person is Jan Reed 847-841-1641. __________________________________________

SCRAPBOOKING GROUP

Edgewater’s Scrapbooking Group’s membership has grown since its formation five months ago. We hope this trend continues and encourage anyone who has any interest in creating scrapbooks (picture albums), making greeting cards, or another type of paper crafting to join our group. We meet the second and third Thursday of every month from 10:30 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. in the craft room at the lodge. Our members are at varied levels of experience and ability and welcome anyone who has an interest in making scrapbooks, cards, etc. In addition to making significant progress on our projects, we enjoy the camaraderie and often pick up ideas from each other. Consider coming during one of our meeting times to meet us and to see what we do. We look forward to welcoming new members. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 224-238-7205 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Martha Swierczewski

Social Planners

Social Planners is a group of individuals that plans at least one social activity per month. The group consists of volunteers who meet the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. If there is a holiday, the meeting time may change. If you are interested in helping with events, please feel welcome to join Social Planners. Each month, we will recap what events from the two months before, how many attended, and the feedback we had about the event. This month we look at August. August was a busy month! Hot Dog Thursdays were held August 4 and August 11. August 11 was our last Hot Dog Thursday for the year. . It was very well attended and everyone attending absolutely loves Hot Dog Thursdays. Some have requested that Hot Dog Thursdays run for a longer period of time. Right now we have it scheduled for six weeks. If you would like to see if offered for more than six weeks, we need to have volunteers who would help with it. Let Carrie Schneider know if you are interested. Fun Friday was a White Elephant Bingo on August 5. Fifty-four residents attended and a good time was had by all. White Elephant Bingo tends to be one of the more popular Fun Friday events. Why not think about joining us for the next White Elephant Bingo on October 7, 2016? We had 223 residents and guests attend the August 27, 2016, Music on the Green with Fast Eddie and the Corvettes. Toes were tapping and there was lots of clapping and smiling. Many commented that they would like them to return for another event. The dance floor was full! All in all, everyone had a good time. Would have been nice to be outside, but this way we escaped the humidity. We did enjoy our Dilly Bars outside during the break. __________________________________________

TRICK-OR-TREATING With youngsters at Edgewater!

Sunday, October 23 from 2p.m.-4p.m. Residents who are interested in

participating should pick up a “Trick-or-Treating” flyer from the concierge desk. The flyer with a


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it loud and clear so that my memories will glow and always be near. Knowing that we can bring these memories and joys to the residents that we sing for is the most heartwarming and rewarding reason we keep practicing and entertaining the people in senior living facilities. One of our members, Lucille, brought in a wonderful surprise which she received from Heritage Woods on McLean. They made a monetary donation to the Music Makers. We were totally touched and gratified by this gesture. This month we are looking forward to entertaining in the Edgewater USO Show. We also have a performance scheduled on October 20th at the Elgin Senior Center. We will be the entertainment after they have speakers and then lunch is also included. For more information, please call Carole Buckley at 847-741-1102.

MUSIC MAKERS

After our performance in August at Heritage Woods on McLean, Evelyn A. was handed the following poem and thoughts which were written by Heritage resident, Bill.

"Black, red and white, what a sight and they sing, much to my delight - Because that will bring back my yester years, and thus happy memories, and perhaps some tears, but the music will drown them out, and I will enjoy those songs I learned and knew as a young boy, and still sing, but only when I'm in my shower. But by any count, this will be a great hour!" "Music stills the mighty beast they say, I know that when I hear music, it makes my day - The sun is brighter, and my heart is full of sunshine, and I relive all those golden memories that are mine, they are wrapped in the musical notes that float through the air, and I am with my loved one, and my friends from everywhere, and I relive those golden days, when we were young, and had no care, but, when the music stops, those golden memories disappear, and I am alone again, and I truly fear that tomorrow, I will have little to remember, and my heart will be filled with sorrow. So, keep the music playing, keep

Up close and personal

with a fungi.

Taken by: Jan Morse on

Harvest Valley

Early morning at the

North Pond.

Taken by: Judy Pullen

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of modules on display including one with a circus theme. In September we viewed a presentation on English railroads including a visit to working railroad antiques featuring narrow gauge and miniature railways such as the famed, century-old Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. This is a train buff’s delight, filled with preserved stations, trains, yards and lines. Climb aboard. Contact our conductor, John DeJong (847-695-0429) for more information. __________________________________________

Notes from Your Edgewater Library— If you haven’t visited the Edgewater Library recently, stop by and take a look. The new shelves that were built with the support of Edgewater’s LifeStyle Commission and the Property & Grounds Commission have allowed the volunteers who staff the library to expand the number of books that are catalogued and displayed. The shelves are filling rapidly with books donated by the many generous readers of the Edgewater Community. In addition to a large and varied collection of fiction, there is shelf spaced dedicated to works focusing on History, Politics and Biography. This busy political season might be an appropriate time to explore some of the works that speak to the enormous sacrifices that have been made to defend our precious right to vote. There are a number of books that focus on the times and persons who were central to those efforts. In a specific sense, a recently donated book chronicling memories of Chicago area veterans of several wars might be of particular interest to some of Edgewater’s residents. Not only do the library volunteers catalogue and shelve donated books; they also regularly inventory and manage the collection. The identify duplicate works and works that are seldom or never circulated and subsequently donate those books to Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin’s Senior Center, Goodwill and the Elgin Chapter of the ASUW so that others can also enjoy them.

Men’s Golf As of August 17th, the golf season for men was 2/3 over with 20 rounds played and 10 to go. Our final round is October 26 at The Highlands. This message is a reminder that the annual golf banquet is Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Randall Oaks. I’m sure the ladies of Edgewater Golf will be reminding us of the banquet, but I wanted to be sure that the men had the date in their calendars. This has been a good year for golf with five (5) excellent additional outings planned by Don Hince and the annual group outing planned by Ron Roller. My appreciation to all the guys who have assisted with the league this year as starters and in making the weekly pairings. There is always room for additional help, so if you would like to get further involved with the league, please let me know. Be sure to put the banquet on your calendar for Tuesday, October 11. __________________________________________

Edgewater Railroad Club (ERC)

We’ve great things coming so reserve some time on the second Tuesdays of the month to join us in discussing all things trains, from the big boys to the N scale models.

On October 11, the second Tuesday, at 1:30 we will again gather in the craft room at the lodge for another interesting meeting. You are invited. We will continue to plan for the Santa Express presentation in November when we be presenting our third Annual version of “Running Rails”, an N scale model railroad layout, once again expanded with new modules. This year the Railroad Club will operate their layout from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. So even if you can’t attend the earlier festivities during Santa’s visits come and enjoy the layout in the afternoon after all the “hustle and bustle” has taken place! We should have over 40 feet

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chronological version of the Bible. The series includes a book (The Story), a study guide and a ten minute video each time we meet. If you have never read through the Bible in chronological order, now is your chance. You always have a place at the table when we meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the lodge . We are Christians from a variety of congregations who have come from far and near to relocate in Edgewater. You are invited to join us on the journey as we discuss the faith we share. Bruce and Judy Pullen, residents of Edgewater, (224-238-3868) are the group leaders. For further information call them. Dr. Pullen is a retired pastor.

__________________________________________ Grief Support and Bereavement

Dealing with the death of someone you love can be devastating. Coping with the death of a family member, especially a spouse, or a child, is probably the most painful, frightening and life altering event we will experience in our lifetime. No one should have to endure this experience along, yet because of circumstances and often because there is no other family member, many people, even in our community feel they have no one to turn to. Over the past few months we at Edgewater have developed a program that we feel is greatly needed here. It is a grief support and bereavement program, that meets once a month. Digna Campanano, a chaplain from Advocate Sherman Hospital is our facilitator. Her goal is simply to move the program in whatever direction it is most needed and to bring together many people who are hurting, and have them share with one another, both emotionally and socially. We welcome anyone who has had a loss, whether a spouse, a sibling, a child or grandchild or anyone close to you. We welcome you whether the loss was last month, last year or five years ago. If you know that you are grieving and sometimes feel that you can’t get past that hurdle, we welcome you. We meet the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. usually in the Arts & Crafts Room. Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 25. If you have any questions, please call. Darlene or Jack Burr 847-488-9894

Christian Adult Fellowship at Edgewater (C.A.F.E)

If you grew up in the church, you heard the stories your whole life. In your mind you have created images of the exciting Bible incidents that are scattered throughout the Old Testament and the New. David taking on Goliath of Gath. The walls of Jericho falling. The oxen carrying the Ark of the Covenant. What if those images could be enhanced with visual images of the places where those things took place? Imagine how that would make those old, familiar stories come alive. To help that happen for you, Jimmy De Young and Mart De Haan ventured to the Land of the Bible.

Our fall series is the Land of the Bible - Jordan and Judea with Mart De Haan & Jimmy De Young. This DVD-based Bible Study of the Holy Land includes vivid scenes of their walking where Jesus walked. If you have never been there, here is a way of visiting the Holy Lands.

In this series we will take you first across the Israel-Jordan border to help you visit the places east of the Jordan River where key biblical events took place. You’ll see the spot where Moses saw the Promised Land, the place where Jacob wrestled with an angel, the caves in Qumran where the sacred Scriptures were preseved for thousands of years, and you will experience close-up the desert oasis where David found fresh water and caves in which to hide from Saul. The study guide for our discussions is $6. You’ll see Bible lands come alive in the form of cities, ruins, mountains. And valleys that are all connected to people and events you have grown to love, respect, and appreciate. October 26 - Visiting Jordan: Mount Nebo, Petra (The Other Holy Land), November 9 - Visiting Jordan: Madaba, Philadelphia (Land of Preparation) November 30 (5th Wed.) - Visiting Judea: Jericho, Qumran, Masada (Wet and Wild) December 14 - Visiting Judea: Abraham’s Well, Beersheba (Father Abraham) January 25 - Visiting Judea: Joppa Gate, the Valley of Aijalon (Battle Lines in Israel) February 8 - Visiting Judea: Beth Shemesh, Lachish Valley (The End and the Beginning) In February we will begin the new year with an ambitious and lengthy series based on The Story, a

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Edgewater by Del Webb Activities February 9 Should the Defense Budget be cut? February 16 Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) and TSA Fiascos February 23 What is the Impact of the Chicago Shootings? How can it be stopped? MODULE 3 ($6 per person) March 2 Climate Change and its effects? March 9 History of Elgin, Illinois March 16 Are we happy with the newly elected Congress? March 23 9/11 March 30 Woodrow Wilson MODULE 4 ($6 per person) April 6 100 Years ago America entered World War I April 13 John J Pershing April 20 Was it Necessary to Drop the A-bomb on Japan? April 27 Mac Arthur Fired by Truman MODULE 5 ($6 per person) May 4 How has the President’s first 100 days been? May 11 History of Mother’s Day May 18 History of the National Rifle Association May 25 Last Meeting—What Have you learned

__________________________________________ VETERANS APPRECIATION COFFEE

Please join us for Veterans Appreciation

Coffee on Friday, November 11th at 9:30a.m.

Please register for this free event with the concierge.

It is the Veteran, not the preacher,

who has given us freedom of religion. It is the Veteran, not the reporter,

who has given us freedom of the press. It is the Veteran, not the poet,

who has given us freedom of speech. It is the Veteran, not the campus organizer,

who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the Veteran, not the lawyer,

who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the Veteran, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Veteran, who serves under the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag,

who allows the protestor to burn the flag. It is the Veteran who salutes the flag.

We proudly salute and honor our Veterans for their

service, bravery and sacrifices, and for the freedom we all enjoy today.

Current Events 2016-2017 The CURRENT EVENTS Seminar is back again this fall and spring. Your moderators will be Dennis Bulat and Bob Okarski. The sessions are interactive and meet each Thursday in the Lodge from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. to discuss the critical issues of the day and significant historical events that affect our daily lives. Checks made payable to Edgewater by Del Webb are required before a resident attends a class. Please register with the concierge for this seminar. Residents are encouraged to pay for this class prior to the first day and are welcome to pay for all modules at one time. Each module will be 3 to 5 sessions.

2016-2017 CURRENT EVENTS SCHEDULE Fall 2016 MODULE 2 ($6 per person) October 6 How the Election will effect your investments October 13 The Meaning of the 2016 Election October 20 Clinton vs. Trump October 27 How Populism will Change Foreign Policy? MODULE 3 ($6 per person) November 3 Does the USA need to police the world? November 10 Are we satisfied with the election? November 17 History of Thanksgiving November 24 No Class Thanksgiving Day MODULE 4 ($6 per person) December 1 Is the Middle Class Dying not only in the USA but in the World? December 8 Should the USA take/interfere with the internal affairs of other countries? December 15 Should the President and Congress rethink existing and future trade agreement?

December 22 Last meeting of the year—What have you learned? December 29 No Meeting Holiday Week Spring 2017 MODULE 1 ($6 per person) January 5 What the Electorate expect from its elected officials in 2017? January 12 Mohammad Ali January 19 Civil Rights. How far have we come? How far do we have to go? January 26 Civil Rights Leaders MODULE 2 ($6 per person) February 2 How America has changed since 1960?

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decrease in state taxes but a definite increase in the taxes from the local tax bodies. The Senator also indicated that there was discussion in Springfield that the local school districts might consider not accepting funding from the state but to fund their monetary needs locally. In exchange, there would be a removal of unfunded mandates on the schools by the state which could result in a reduction of expenses by schools which could benefit property taxes overall. The senator and representative will review the items discussed with their staffs and provide correspondence with their thoughts on further direction sometime between October 15th and November 1st, 2016. __________________________________________

Writers Club Hi Everyone: Come and join our writer's group on the third Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m We write short stories and just enjoy each others company. We pick a topic the month before or you may write something you think would be interesting. Or just come to listen and talk to someone that may be a neighbor you haven't met yet. Any Questions send an email or give me a call I’m on the portal. Debbie Dubiak [email protected]

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Bunco!

Bunco, what is Bunco? Well Bunco is a simple game using three dice and score card. You team up with a table of four. Each player has a partner. You roll the dice until 21 is reached by the controlling table or head table. One group or partners at each table wins if they have more points obtained. Game starts with number one and goes through to six. You do not need to know how to play! Just come and have a good time and meet new friends and neighbors. We play in the Sun Room every first and third Wednesday of the month. Come, play and socialize with us! See you there! Any questions please call Mitch at 224-558-2213.

EDGEWATER ADVOCATES WORKING IN BEHALF OF

OUR COMMUNITY

Join the Edgewater Advocates at Their Next Meeting:

October 11, 2016, 10:00 am Hickory Room - Edgewater Lodge

Troubled by the dramatic property tax increases last year, a group of concerned residents have established a forum to air their concerns and proactively influence government and elected officials. Edgewater Advocates is a non-partisan group made up exclusively of Edgewater residents that will advocate for or oppose regulations, ordinances or laws that impact our community. The Policies and Rules for the group were approved. A Nomination Committee is to be formed to elect a President, Vice-President, Secretary/ Treasurer and three Steering Committee Members. Offices are to be filled on May 1, 2017 with elections to be held in March of each year following. Tom Rydz made a presentation on our Real Estate Taxes which finalized with the following recommendations: Fight assessments only on a case by case basis; Compare your home to all other models like yours; Make sure you have all your exemptions; Renegotiate with the Forest Preserve; Establish our own school district; Fight to our last breath to not pay for K-12 taxes. In particular, Tom Rydz provided the following direction: Chris Lauzen is already on record supporting K-12 rebates to seniors. Have a meeting with him with the Press present to thank him for supporting the K-12 initiative and request him to explain his position. Then demand he establish that rule in Kane County (ie issue 50% rebates to seniors in over 55 communities. The estimated cost for the county being $2.5 Million resulting in no impact or changes to U46 or 301 as they still will receive their same revenue. A report was made at the August 23rd meeting with State Senator McConnaughay and Representative Andersson. The meeting was very positive with a good exchange of thoughts. Representative Amdersson found our proposals to “require consistency in Assessments on Real Estate Tax Bills” and “to eliminate the use of a Condo Assessment Model for individual family homes” appeared to be the items that might provide the best opportunity for relief to the Edgewater community. Senator McConnaughay indicated a shift in the pension problem to the local taxing bodies would definitely result in no


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If you're an experienced researcher, share your efforts for doing family research. If you're a new member, this is your chance to

get tips on how to get started. If you're just at a brick wall on one of your

ancestors, ask and see if one of our members has some new avenues for you to try.

We look forward to seeing you there. Paula Robinson Valerie Swan __________________________________________

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

Safe driving is a challenge for drivers of all ages. AARP has developed the Driver Safety Program designed to help people over 50 understand the effects of aging, learn driving strategies,

identify most common crash situations and more. The course consists of two, four hour sessions and you must attend both sessions to get your certificate of completion. You then send a copy of this certificate to your insurance company and by State of Illinois law, you may be eligible for an insurance discount on the liability portion of your car insurance, if you are over the age of 55. At this time, there will be one class held at Edgewater by Del Webb this fall. Classes will be held on Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26 from 9a.m.-1p.m. Registration is now open. Your check holds your spot for the class. All checks will be cashed at the conclusion of the course. Please register and pay with the concierge; $15 for AARP Members (please include number on check) and $20 for non-AARP member; checks made payable to AARP. Remember, your car gets regular tune-ups, shouldn’t your driving skills? Please register and pay with the concierge. Payment is due at the time of registration.

EDGEWATER GENEALOGY GROUP

We are looking forward to seeing you at our next Genealogy Group Meeting: Saturday, October 8th from 1:00PM to

3:00PM in the Sunroom. ALSO, the Beginner's Group will meet at

12:00PM. Many of you have asked for help in writing your Family Stories. In response to your requests we are VERY fortunate to have:

The Anna Moy, the leader of the Writer's Group from the Elgin Genealogical Society along with several of her members. Per Anna Moy: “Come listen and be inspired by the many different stories and writing styles that members of the group have been working on this past year. Five years ago, in an effort to better share their genealogical research with friends and family, the Elgin Genealogical Society decided to form a monthly Writers Group. By writing stories to share instead of just collecting names and dates, they make their family history come alive with much more interest for future generations. On October 8, 2016, the Elgin Genealogical Society’s Writers Group will present the structure of their meetings, and several members will share their stories.” In September, we had a wonderful OPEN DISCUSSION, one of our favorite meetings. Many of you showed your breakthroughs in finding family information, using Facebook to get help from other researchers, and sharing how you were able to use websites to further your Family Research.

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Veterans’ Group. Two of them are plaques featuring members’ names, copper for living members and black for our departed brothers. The larger of the two is the inaugural plaque created by Tony Alagna and dedicated to his father, who served in the Navy during World War II. That will give you an idea of why Tony is recognized as the Veteran of the Month for September. In and out of uniform, Tony has made things happen. He was an inaugural member of our group, but the story begins much earlier. How many people do you know who were stationed in North Korea? Tony served in the Army seventeen miles north of the 38th parallel, on the DMZ (demilitarized zone). He was responsible for ordering food so that 3600 members of the Seventh Cavalry Rifle Company, plus 600 Marines, 300 Turkish troops, 500 Thais and U. S. Air Force flight crews. Think that’s an easy job? The unit received three to five tractor trailers filled with food every day. Food that Tony had to order two months in advance, anticipating the demand in a rapidly changing environment. That was eighteen months in 1960 and ’61. Believe it or not, he returned to the States on the same ship that took him to Korea, even sleeping in the same bunk. Upon returning home, Tony launched a career in newspaper distribution covering the gamut of Chicago newspapers, from the Sun-Times to the Tribune, Daily News to Chicago Today. And participated in and officiated sports at a high (and lucrative) level. And founded two sports nonprofits. And promoted women’s and handicapped bowling tournaments. And sold cars. And clothing. And much of this in a wheelchair that has provided his mobility for several years. This man gets things done. Remember professional bowlers Dick Weber and Earl Anthony? They were Tony’s partners in the bowling nonprofits that Tony created. Speaking of bowling, Tony has averaged over 200 in each of the several leagues in which he participated, even bowling a 799 series. And then there was serious softball. He refers to himself as a “ringer,” playing for Chicago newspaper teams and even the Com Ed team. In his spare time, he was a football referee at the high school and college level. Alas, 24 years ago, Tony experienced crippling back problems and a benign tumor, both requiring surgery. While recuperating at a VA facility, he suffered a fall based on an equipment failure that confined him to a wheelchair for life. To complicate matters, he faced some of the VA bureaucracy that’s been in the headlines lately. No less than Sen. John McCain helped him cut through the red tape and settle with the VA. But Tony will tell you “God has blessed me.” By his wife Luana, four children, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, with a fifth on the way. Thanks, Tony, for all you’ve done at every stage of your life.

VETERANS GET “TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE”

Well, actually no price, other than covering the cost of a slice of pizza, since the Edgewater Veterans’ Group does not charge dues. But on September 7, we experienced two very interesting presentations. First, Dave Harmon and Emile Bataille discussed a “Coming Home” retreat for veterans. To be held October 30 at the Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington. All veterans are invited to this dialogue retreat, which they described as “spiritual but not religious.” In other words, veterans of all religions or none are invited; it’s free and includes three meals. Tom Lauterback distributed the program brochure, but if you need another copy, contact him at [email protected]. Dave Harmon will be joining us again in November to discuss an alternate Honor Flight program, one that leaves from Midway and does not require accompanying caretakers. They do three flights per year, with one leaving in April, 2017. Everyone through the Korean Conflict is welcome. Sorry, Viet Nam vets, although they do make exceptions for younger vets if they are suffering from a terminal disease. Jim Bolton described the Veterans Center program and contrasted it to what the VA offers. Jim works out of an Aurora location, with five other staff members (only 300 in the US) and reports ultimately to the HHS Secretary, not the DVA. All combat-tested veterans can apply for PTSD, bereavement, parents of active duty troops and marital counseling, as well as other counseling services. Again, Tom Lauterback ([email protected]) has contact information and further details. The message is, “don’t suffer alone,” and don’t assume that PTSD can’t strike no matter how far you are removed from combat. Jim’s facility has satellite offices in Batavia, DeKalb and Bartlett, and he mentioned that the program could someday set something up in the Elgin area based on demand. Vets’ Group members endorsed the program. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 5, with a presentation by an elder attorney on estate planning and other vital issues. Our cookout at Sam’s Club will be October 1, from 11:00 am to about 2:00 pm. Everyone in the Edgewater community is invited to join us for a hot dog or hamburger. Proceeds go to help less fortunate veterans. December 7 is our Christmas Party at the Village Squire in West Dundee. Paul Bleers and Tom Lauterback are accepting checks and reservations. $17.50 for individuals, $35.00 for couples.

ALAGNA NAMED VETERAN OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER

When you walk down the hallway opposite Elise’s office, you’ll notice memorabilia from your Edgewater



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Happy 55th

Anniversary to Rolla

& Shirley Sullens

on October 21!

Corner G o l d e n

Happy 50th

Anniversary to

Paul & Fran Bleers

on October 8 !

Happy 50th Anniversary

to Mitch & Sharon

Piecuch on October 22!

Married at St. Tarcissus Church

in Chicago

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Creekside Lodge Helpful Information Lodge at all times while their guest is using the amenities. A maximum of eight guests per household, with one adult 19 years of age and older for every four children 18 years of age and under, are permitted to accompa-ny a resident at any given time and restricted hours for guest use will apply in some areas. As the resident population expands and the demand for facilities and programs increase, the Board of Directors may establish additional restrictions on hours or fees for guest sponsorship. ______________________ Class/Activity/Event Registration Policy It has been established that at Edgewater there will be no re-funds or credits given for any reason for activities, classes or events. Once a ticket has been purchased, it is the purchaser’s (resident’s) responsibility. If the original purchaser of the ticket is unable to attend the event; it is the purchaser’s responsibility to resell the ticket or forfeit the money. If the event is cancelled by Edgewater by Del Webb, monies will be refunded based on circumstances. The staff at Creekside Lodge and/or com-mittee will not be responsible for keeping a waitlist or assisting anyone to resell unwanted tickets. If the event is sold out, residents can post a message on the web portal soliciting tickets to an event. Likewise, residents who are una-ble to attend the event can post a message that they have tickets for sale. Any transaction taking place

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