A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 In This Issue z Summertime z It is hard to believe, but summer is halfway over. We were blessed with rain and more rain earlier this year so there should be water for our lawns and trees this year. With all this sunshine, this greenery will grow and grow! Yes, it is hot, but please be mindful of doing your lawn main- tenance. Some trees are starting to droop into the streets. If your trees hang over the street, they should be trimmed to allow at least 3 feet of clearance for your tallest vehicle. Mold is going to be a problem in shady areas, so have some bleach handy to take care of this. Gutters also need to be swept. Wondering what to do with your spare time? The pool is a great place to cool off or spend a relaxing eve- ning with family or friends. Thanks to the efforts of Anthony Tallerine and Rossana Ballesteros, the volley- ball court has had a makeover and is ready for you to come and play! Need a good workout? How about a tennis match or some Tai Chi? If you prefer air conditioning, we have a pool table in the adult room. Just call Carolyn at (281) 444-3522 and reserve a time. We had a wonderful 4th of July parade. It was delightful to see so many of you come out to be with us. PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION Our daughter was here along with children and grandchildren. So were many of the kids with whom she went to Kindergarten at Greenwood. Thanks go to Ken Latimer, and to the following people and groups he gath- ered for a great 4th of July parade: Don Dozier, Warren Carroll, Vic Robson, Jennifer Stewart, the Klein Forest Band under the direction of Ryan Barker, Greenwood Forest Women’s Club, GF Garden Club, GF Swim Team, The Red Hat Society, Kinsman Church, Boy Scouts, ESD 29 (Fire), ESD 11 (Ambulance), ATF Truck, Classic Cars, Fancy Cars, ROMEOS, Walking & Biking Group, and of course, our indispensable Constables. • Fire Department: 2 • Women’s Club: 5 • Home & Garden Club: 7 • Safety & Security: 9 • Community News: 10 • Classifieds: 11 Harris County Precinct 4’s Senior Adult Program Harris County Precinct 4’s Senior Adult Program Presents Grandparent’s Day Luncheon at Greenwood Forest Residents Club Featuring the Dignity Gospel Quartet Friday, September 4th at 11:30 AM All you can eat catfish & shrimp Cost: $12.00 per person Call 281-893-3726 for a reservation. ´ 2 ¨ Pool Hours Tuesday – Sunday 11 AM – 9 PM Closed on Mondays ∑ KISD Opens August 24th (Pool Closes) ∑ Pool will re-open Aug. 29-30 & Sept. 5-7 For Labor Day nnn Women’s Club Membership Application Page 6 ∑ Garden Club Membership Application Page 6 Wednesday, August 5, 2015 7:00 PM MUD Building HOA Board Meeting
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A U G U S T 2 0 1 5A U G U S T 2 0 1 5A U G U S T 2 0 1 5A U G U S T 2 0 1 5
In This Issue
z Summertime z
It is hard to believe, but summer is
halfway over. We were blessed with
rain and more rain earlier this year
so there should be water for our
lawns and trees this year. With all
this sunshine, this greenery will grow
and grow! Yes, it is hot, but please be
mindful of doing your lawn main-
tenance. Some trees are starting to
droop into the streets. If your trees
hang over the street, they should be
trimmed to allow at least 3 feet of
clearance for your tallest vehicle.
Mold is going to be a problem in
shady areas, so have some bleach
handy to take care of this. Gutters
also need to be swept.
Wondering what to do with your
spare time? The pool is a great place
to cool off or spend a relaxing eve-
ning with family or friends. Thanks
to the efforts of Anthony Tallerine
and Rossana Ballesteros, the volley-
ball court has had a makeover and is
ready for you to come and play! Need
a good workout? How about a tennis
match or some Tai Chi? If you prefer
air conditioning, we have a pool table
in the adult room. Just call Carolyn at
(281) 444-3522 and reserve a time.
We had a wonderful 4th of July
parade. It was delightful to see so
many of you come out to be with us.
PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
Our daughter was here along with
children and grandchildren. So were
many of the kids with whom she
went to Kindergarten at Greenwood.
Thanks go to Ken Latimer, and to the
following people and groups he gath-
ered for a great 4th of July parade:
Don Dozier, Warren Carroll, Vic Robson,
Jennifer Stewart, the Klein Forest Band under
the direction of Ryan Barker, Greenwood
Forest Women’s Club, GF Garden Club, GF
Swim Team, The Red Hat Society, Kinsman
Church, Boy Scouts, ESD 29 (Fire), ESD 11
(Ambulance), ATF Truck, Classic Cars, Fancy
Cars, ROMEOS, Walking & Biking Group,
and of course, our indispensable Constables.
• Fire Department: 2
• Women’s Club: 5
• Home & Garden Club: 7
• Safety & Security: 9
• Community News: 10
• Classifieds: 11
Harris County Precinct 4’sSenior Adult Program
Harris County Precinct 4’s Senior
Adult Program
Presents
Grandparent’s Day Luncheonat
Greenwood Forest Residents Club
Featuring the Dignity Gospel Quartet
Friday, September 4that 11:30 AM
All you can eat catfi sh & shrimp
Cost: $12.00 per person
Call 281-893-3726for a reservation.
´ 2 ¨
Pool HoursTuesday – Sunday
11 AM – 9 PM
Closed on Mondays∑
KISD Opens August 24th (Pool Closes)
∑
Pool will re-open Aug. 29-30 & Sept. 5-7
For Labor Daynnn
Women’s ClubMembership Application
Page 6∑
Garden ClubMembership Application
Page 6
Wednesday,August 5, 2015
7:00 PM
MUD Building
HOA Board Meeting
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Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
Stay in air-conditioned buildings
as much as possible.
Do not rely on a fan as
your primary cooling
device during an extreme
heat event.
Drink plenty of water and
don’t wait until you’re thirsty.
Check on a friend or
neighbor who may need
assistance.
Know the signs of heat
related emergencies and call 9-1-1:
- Muscle Cramps
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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JOINGREENWOOD FOREST
HOME AND GARDEN CLUBThe Greenwood Forest Home and Garden Club meets at the clubhouse on the fourth Thursday, September through May, at 9:30
Make your check payable to: Greenwood Forest Home and Garden Club and mail along with the form below to:
Mary Jacoby, Membership Chairman • 5106 Pine Arbor • Houston, Texas 77066All GF Assessments & Fees must be current
Full Name _____________________________ Husband’s Name__________________ Street Address ____________________________ E-mail ________________________
Phone Number ________________________ Birthday (MM/DD) ___________Special Interest Groups
Antiques_______ Bridge ________Quilting_______ Book Club _______
Wineaux Night______ (A quarterly wine andhors d'oeuvres social)
JOIN THEGREENWOOD FOREST WOMEN’S CLUB!
Connect with other interesting women and be a contributing influence in our neighborhood. During the year, you’ll hear varying and informative programs, meet new and old friends and have the opportunity to participate in special interest groups and events!
We invite you to our monthly meetings held at the Resident’s Club the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30 AM.
All Greenwood Forest Assessments and fees must be current for membership.The first meeting will be held September 11, 2015
Membership is $20.00 annually.Make Checks payable to GFWC
Mail to: Peggy Magsig • 5407 Pine Arbor • Houston, Texas 77066 For information call Peggy at (281) 580-3003
REMOVE AND MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS
To join a group, you must be a member of the Women’s Club. Please check the group(s) you would like to join.
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The annual Greenwood Forest 4th of July Parade
was a wonderful neighborhood celebration. There
were many organizations participating along with fi re
trucks, fl oats, rousing band music and a parade of
cars. We hope everyone was able to join in the crowds
along the route and enjoy this patriotic salute.
The theme of the Garden Club’s entry was “Red,
White and Bloomers.” Charlotte and Jim Kelly were
very gracious allowing members to glue hundreds of
silk fl owers and banners on their truck. When fi n-
ished, the truck was a work of art rolling down Cham-
pion Forest Drive with bathing beauties on board
handing out candy.
The Yard of the Month goes to James and Mim
Stamos at 12002 Indian Wells. Congratulations
on keeping a beautiful yard in the middle of a hot
Texas summer!
Be sure and notice the wonderful sign on the espla-
nade on Champion Forest as you enter the neigh-
borhood from the south (Bammel) side. Ann Stone
Home & Garden Club and “JD” Jonathon Dobbs did an outstanding job
painting the sign upon completion of the fabrication
by the metalwork students at KFHS. This is the fi rst
of fi ve signs to go up and all thanks to the red bow
funds. All that cutting, tying, fl uffi ng and selling was
so worthwhile as we contribute to the neighborhood!
If you aren’t a Home & Garden Club member yet,
we hope you will consider joining this fun and in-
formative group. We meet at 9:30 am on the fourth
Thursday of each month beginning in September.
Our annual garage sale will be in October. Now is
the time to start saving those items you would like to
donate to the club.
Please complete the membership form included in this newsletter and return it to the member-ship chair Mary Jacoby along with your dues for the year.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Sep-tember as the clubs start up again after the summer hiatus.
Yard-of-the-Month forJuly was selected from homes on the west side of Champion Forest Drive.
YAR
D OF THE MONTH
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FIREWORKS: As many residents are aware the
possession and use of fireworks in the unincorporated
areas of Harris County is legal.
What is not legal is the raining of hot debris from aeri-
al fireworks on residents’ homes, the blocking of streets
to utilize those fireworks, the littering of streets with
the refuse of those fireworks and the use of fireworks
clearly too large for residential areas. When the recur-
ring explosion sets off car alarms, rattles neighbors’
windows and put pets under beds they are too large.
Be responsible and considerate of your neighbors in
your actions.
STREETLIGHTS: A number of streetlights in
GF are out. We pay the same for a working light as
a non-working one. If you see a non-working light,
please report the location and 6-digit number located
on the pole to Caroline at the Greenwood Club
office. The number on the pole is reflective, about
7-feet up and facing the street.
Security & Safety KEEPING SAFE IN THE SUMMER – PART II
JUNE 2015 PATROL STATISTICS
Type of Activity No.Burglary of a Habitation 1Burglary of a Motor Vehicle 0Theft from a Habitation 0Theft of Motor Vehicle 1Theft - Other 1Robbery 0Assault 0Sexual Assualt 0Criminal Mischief 2Disturbance - Family 1Disturbance - Juvenile 0Disturbance - Other 6Alarms 25Suspicious Vehicles 29Suspicious Persons 23Runaways 0Telephone Harassment 0Other Calls 103Citations 164
CRIME WATCH
The next Crime Watch meeting will be on Wednesday, August 12th at 7 PM in the Clubhouse.
Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
IDENTIFY THEFT: During the month of June
identity theft was the most prevalent crime against
our residents. Identity theft is a crime that is increas-
ing rapidly across the nation. For information on the
various frauds being committed in our area and ways
to avoid and report these crimes, the Houston Better
Business Bureau’s website has links explaining these
issues as does the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol.
More info can be found at texassmp.org & smpresource.org.
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Women’s Club Monday Bridge †1. Carolyn Mason2. Helen George† Women’s Club bridge group plays on
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