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Arbor Creek News
The Official Newsletter for the Residents of Arbor Creek
June/July 2009 
In This Issue
Recipe of the Month
Directors' Notes
May Events
Weekly Events
Pavilion & Clubhouse Info
Pool News
ARC Update
Community Watch/Crime Awareness

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Recipe of the Month 

Pineapple Angel Food Cake 
  
Ingredients:
 
1 Large Angel Food Cake
1 Large tub of Cool Whip
1 Large can of Crushed Pineapple
1 Large container of Vanilla Jell-O Pudding
 
Instructions:
 
1.  Slice Angel food Cake into 3 layers and set aside. 
2.  In a mixing bowl, combine Cool Whip, Pineapple and Pudding powder. 
3.  Mix together. 
4.  Scoop filling into layers of Angel food cake. 
5.  Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
 
Serve with excess filling and fruit.
Directors' Notes
 
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
 
The summer is officially upon us!  Our pool unlike others in the area has been open for over a month now and our new card system is up and running.  I'd like to personally thank all of you for your patience during this transition, an undertaking of this size is never seamless.  The WiFi at the pool is also now working properly and I've seen many of you with your laptops taking advantage of the great weather while also getting some work done.  Chris Frasier is officially back with us this year as our pool manager as most of you that have been at the pool have noticed.  We are so glad to have him back!!  
 
We have begun planning our annual July 4th celebration!  I can't believe a year has gone by already.  You will find more information along with an RSVP link in the recreation section below.  Looking forward to seeing you all there.
 
Our new entrances are officially complete!!  The seasonal plants have been put in and the vines are starting to grow up the arbor at the main entrance.  It has been a long and tedious process to get to this stage but I think you will all agree that they make a great statement to our community.  I'd like to especially thank Yolanda Lundberg for the many hours and phone calls that were required to get this project completed.
 
Tracy Cook, President
Yolanda Lundberg, Vice President
Michele Blevins, Treasurer
Jen McKeon, Secretary
Stacey O'Brien, Member at Large
RECREATION NEWS
 
Volunteers Needed ~
Please contact Yolanda Lundberg if you are interested in helping!  Please note that more volunteers are needed to help make sure these events can continue.
 
For More Information ~ Have questions about the recreational events? Email Yolanda Lundberg. 
 
Cinco De Mayo Party ~ The thunder storm did not scare away the party goers for the Cinco De Mayo Adult Party.  Even though the water was too cold for the annual volleyball game, much fun was had by all.  Thank you to Tracy Cook, Stacey O'Brien and Ed O'Brien for the help with set-up and clean-up.  With out people like you these events would never go on.
July Events 
 
4th of July 
Annual July 4th Pool Party ~

 
Saturday, July 4th
11:30 - 4:00
Food from The Picnic Basket will be served at 12:30
 
The 4th of July is just around the corner and plans for the annual celebration have begun!!  We are expecting another great event this year, with games, music, prizes and lots of fun for the whole family!
 
Please click here to reserve your place today!  RSVP deadline is July 1st !  When you RSVP  be sure to let us know your name, the # of plates for adults and children, your phone number and address.
 
VOLUNTEERS!!!  As always volunteers are needed to help set up for the event.  So if you want to help, please contact Yolanda Lundberg to reserve your spot.
 
NOTE:  The pool will be closed the morning of July 4th for set-up!!!!
 
poker night 
Poker Night ~ Saturday, June 20, July 18 & August 15.  The more the merrier, so please join us.  The monthly game will be held on the 3rd Saturday of each month.  Please contact Sandy Pickering at 303-9420 for more information. 
 
 
Coming in August ~ Adult Hawaiian Luau Party
Luau 
Saturday, August 8th
7-11 pm
 
Call the sitter!  The annual Adult Hawaiian Luau Party is returning again this year!  This is one of the most popular Adult parties of the year.  So put on your grass skirts and Hawaii 5-0 shirts and join us for a night of fun!
 
As always, BYOB and an appetizer to share.  Mixers will be provided by the HOA.



Weekly Events 
 
Arbor Creek Playgroup ~ Parents and children of all ages are invited to attend.  Contact Alice Salmonson at 387-3368 for more information.
Pavilion & Clubhouse Info 
 
Pavilion ~
The Arbor Creek picnic pavilion is available for Arbor Creek homeowners to reserve by contacting Yolanda Lundberg at 847-3003.  Homeowners who reserve the pavilion are responsible for leaving the space in the same condition as before the event.  This includes disposing of trash, wiping down tables and cleaning grills, if used.  There is no rental fee or security deposit required.  There is NO access to the restrooms through the clubhouse.  The contract can be downloaded here or from the Arbor Creek HOA website.
 
Clubhouse ~ The Arbor Creek clubhouse is open and available for rental.  You can check availability and make a reservation by contacting Yolanda Lundberg at 847-3003. The contract can be downloaded by clicking here or visiting the Arbor Creek HOA website.  Homeowners who rent the clubhouse are responsible for leaving the space in the same condition as before the event.
The cost for an Arbor Creek homeowner to rent the clubhouse for a private event is:
$50 rental fee
$75 cleaning deposit
$125 security deposit
 
THERE ARE NO POOL PARTIES ALLOWED in the clubhouse.  The door to the pool will remain locked at all times.  The Arbor Creek homeowner renting the clubhouse is required to remain with the party at all times.
Pool News 
The pool is open!  Pool Professionals will continue to manage the pool this season.  Over the winter, the pool took on an updated change, moving from keys to a key-less entry system.  This will also give the pool and the clubhouse wireless access.  The HOA will provide each home with 1 (one) key card.  You may choose to purchase an additional key card or upgrade to a key fob for an additional cost.  The key card will be $10 per card and the key fob is $20 each.  There will be a limit of 2 (two) per household. 
 
If you have not received your new cards, please contact Dawn Crawford at Charleston Management at 919-847-3003.  Please note if you are 60 days or more past due with your HOA dues, your key access will be terminated until dues are caught up.
 
For questions, please contact:
President, Tracy Cook
Vice President, Yolanda Lundberg
ARC Update
 
As summer nears so does nice weather and home improvement projects.  When planning projects, please remember to go online and check out the Architectural Guidelines before beginning any exterior building or painting improvements.  If you have any questions please email them.
 
Community Watch Update &
Crime Awareness
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Crime Awareness ~
We encourage you to share crime reports with your neighbors.  E-mail us with the details and we'll share the report with your neighbors.  This is a great resource to promote awareness and concern for criminal activity in our community.  Your information is kept confidential and will not identify the reporter or victim.
 
To join the email alert list, email us and you will receive updates as they are received.
 
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:
  • Emergency - 911
  • Holly Springs Police (non-emergency) 552.7110
  • Poison control - 800.222.1222
  • Animal control - 552.7110
  • PSNC Emergencies (gas company) - 877.776.2427
  • Bellsouth - 877.737.2478
  • Time Warner Cable - 866.489.2669
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Quote of the Month
"If you vote for me, it will be summer all year round." ~ Napoleon Dynamite