From the Desk of the Executive Director |
Happy Tuesday!!
After the transition from developer control to resident control in 2007, many of the annuals flower beds were converted to perennials in efforts to reduce the overall cost of landscaping and its effect on assessments. During this transition, thousands of daylilies were planted in our common area planting beds. In 2014, a plan was implemented to reduce the number of daylilies and replace them with different perennials to add pops of color during the spring, summer and fall. Management works with our landscape services provider, Landscape Concepts Management, to effectively maintain and improve the existing plant materials throughout the Community where and whenever possible. In 2020, the landscaping, irrigation and snow removal budget line items were approximately $1,030,000 collectively, which includes a small allocation for plant replacement/improvements.
While efforts to minimize the daylily monotony continues, and our area experiences seasonal extremes resulting in additional needs for replacements, the magnitude of the common area landscape will allow room for improvement for quite a while. In my opinion, this community continues to be the most beautifully landscaped Active Adult Community in the Midwest.
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From The Board Of Directors |
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To view the July 22 Board Meeting Highlights, click here .
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Summary of Phase 4 Reopening Guidelines |
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At the Board of Directors (Board) meeting Wednesday, June 24th, actions were taken for some common areas to reopen. Please click here for summary of what to expect. |
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Here’s where you can find the latest guidelines on how to use our amenities at this time. Please visit this section often, as some guidelines may change.
UPDATE: Effective Monday, August 3, the Indoor Pool capacity will be increased to 12 people per time slot, which is permitted under Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Guidelines.
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As a reminder to our residents utilizing the Activity Rooms and facilities. Please follow the guidelines of wearing a mask and social distancing a minimum of 6 feet at all times in the facilities.
We want to continue the use of our amenities within reason and following safety guidelines is the only way this can happen. Thank you all for the interest and efforts in keeping yourselves, fellow residents and team members safe.
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IMPROVED REGISTRATION FOR
POOL AND FITNESS!!
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You asked and we listened. We are now able to provide you with a way to reserve your times for Meadow View Fitness and the Indoor Pool without using a credit card! Also, when you make your reservations online or through the app, you will now have the ability to cancel your own reservation. This helps our entire community and puts the power of the online experience in your hands! Please read about it here.
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Prairie Lodge Walking Track |
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Attention Residents!
The Prairie Lodge Fitness Carpet Project will be delayed. Plans to open the Prairie Lodge Walking Track on Monday 8/3 or 8/10 will be pushed back. We plan to complete the project later in August to attain the highest quality end product for our Community. At this time the Prairie Lodge Walking Track intends on re-opening Monday 8/24/2020.
We will update the project status as we progress. Thank you all for your patience and interest. We look forward to allowing residents opportunities for their preferred activities!
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Vote By Mail. Request Your Ballot Today. |
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You can apply for a VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT for the November 3 General Election now!
Kane County:
Voters can now apply online for a vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election.
“Avoid lines and crowds on Election Day and vote safely and conveniently from home,” Clerk’s Office officials say in the tweet. The expanded vote-by-mail legislation is in response to health-safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, state officials said. Please click here to apply online: https://www.kanecountyclerk.org/Elections/Pages/Vote-by-Mail.aspx
McHenry County:
Due to COVID-19, all 2020 General Election voters are encouraged to cast a ballot prior to Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. Voting by mail is an easy option for voters and you can request a vote by mail ballot through email, mail, or in person. An application is available from your local election authority or at https://elections.il.gov/electionoperations/VotingByMail.aspx. To register to vote or check your registration status, visit https://ova.elections.il.gov.
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For those who prefer to cast their ballot in person, early voting will be available from October 26-29 in the Social Lounge at Prairie Lodge. Most residents of Kane County can vote in-person on election day in Drendel Ballroom. Management has confirmed with the county election bureau that their staff will provide social distancing and sanitization at all polling places. |
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The "Yellow & Green" portions of the community walking path will be demolished & replaced starting Monday August 3, weather permitting.
These portions of the trail will be closed to all bicycle & foot traffic for a minimum of one week. Residents will need to adjust their routines during this period. We appreciate your patience as we continue to improve this valuable community amenity.
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Please take some time during this growing season to evaluate the trees on your property. Trees should be spot-pruned during the growing season to promote shaping, thinning and to remove branches that interfere with nearby improvements or pedestrian traffic. Village of Huntley guidelines state that parkway trees should be pruned to maintain adequate vertical roadway and sidewalk clearances (10 feet above sidewalk; 15 feet above street pavement). |
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Weekly Virtual Week At A Glance |
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With more “live” events being offered by our Lifestyles and Fitness departments, we have decided to discontinue the Virtual Weekly Calendar for now. Please check our website at www.sccah.com for both live and virtual events. Virtual events will be noted in the event name and a link will be provided directly in the event description.
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Come celebrate National Root Beer Day with us on Thursday, August 6!
"Drive Thru" 9am-9:30am the Pavilion Circle to receive your "goody bag." Walk-Thru: 9:30am - 10am.
Supplies are limited to the first 100 residents to drive through and pick up their goody bag.
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Join us for some summertime fun
on Wednesday, August 12!
This dinner will include:
Pulled Pork Sandwich from BBQ King that has been slow smoked for 12 hours served on soft roll with fries, slaw, cornbread & pickle. Dessert and water. Drawing, Music (piped in) & Fun! No Refunds.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: AUGUST 10
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Join instructor Collen Koziara virtually on Wednesday afternoons and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of painting.
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Celebrating National Senior Citizens Day |
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Come celebrate National Senior Citizens Day with us on Thursday, August 20!
"Drive Thru" 9am-9:30am the Pavilion Circle to receive your "goody bag." Walk-Thru: 9:30am - 10am.
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A pandemic is stressful for everyone. Protect your mental health by maintaining a proper sleep schedule, choosing healthy foods, and finding a routine you can follow that includes some level of physical activity and mindfulness techniques.
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Perk-N-Pickle will be at the Pavilion Circle Drive every Friday!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a lunch or dinner out!
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Remember, that the next Virtual Fun Walk is this upcoming Saturday, August 8th. Put on your T-shirt, grab a partner or neighbor and walk anywhere, anytime and any distance. It’s fun, right? We’ve added some fun events for you to participate in as well:
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10-12pm Northwestern Medicine Stop by our sponsor’s table at the Pavilion for a free gift and water
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11am – Post Walk Yoga with Pam at the Pavilion. FREE! Stretch it out!
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11am-7pm – Perk N Pickle Food Truck at the Pavilion circle. Bring a lawn chair and grab some lunch or dinner after your walk!
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4-5:30pm – Line Dance Party with Nancy at the Pavilion. FREE! Break up your afternoon with a pre-dinner dance and fun. No experience necessary.
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4:45pm – Performance by the POMS at the Pavilion. Stop by and see our very own POMS!
FINAL T SHIRT PICKUP THIS WEEK AT PRAIRIE LODGE FITNESS CENTER. If you haven’t picked up your T shirt yet, please do so by 5pm on Friday. Extra T shirts go on sale starting Monday!
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If you’re not ready to try outdoor classes, we will continue to offer our live streaming classes. Just visit the Weekly Virtual calendar.”
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Sun City Community Association of Huntley, Inc. | 847-515-7650 | www.sccah.com
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