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16 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | SEPTEMBER 2023 | Sun Lakes Committee Reports Fall is almost here - Sept. 22 is the first day of fall. I can't believe how fast the summer has gone. But here in Sun Lakes, Tuesday Night Bingo is going strong. The Bingo Committee's goal is to provide entertainment for our guests and to be able to donate to local charities. The bar and lounge are open to all from 3 to 8 pm. We are so fortunate to have Thomas and Chef Chris create delicious new entrées for the players every week to enjoy before and while games are being played. Bar/dinner purchases with Sun Lakes member card or a credit card only. Come and check us out! Our game nights this month are Sept. 12, 19, 26. Bring all your friends and neighbors, everyone is welcome. Many cash prizes and door prizes are won each week. Remember cash only - no checks or credit cards. Doors open at 4:30 pm and games start at 6 pm. Come and be part of the fun. Any questions? Call Toni at (951) 769-4579 or Karen (at 951) 797-3817 Bingo Advisory Let's talk about outdoor lighting. The goal of all the rules and restrictions on outdoor lighting is to provide adequate and attractive lighting without imposing on or irritating neighbors. Any changes or additions to outdoor lighting need to be applied for and approved by the Master Architectural Committee (MAC) before installation. Occasionally, lights that fall outside of the rules we all agreed to live by are being installed by some residents. Anyone planning on installing or mounting exterior lighting should consult Section 7.12 of the General Statement of Rules and Regulations. As a review, here's a summary of the rules. Lights are to be directed within a resident's property. Light posts with multiple fixtures are not permitted in front yards or rear yards of properties on the golf course. The rules state that fixtures with multiple lights cannot be above 45 watts per fixture, with single lights limited to 40 watts. Now, these rules were written when most lights were incandescent. Today, most lighting is LED, and lumens are the preferred method of measuring brightness. The MAC uses a standard of a maximum of 540 lumens. Light fixtures that emit higher lumens than 540 will not be approved. If installed without a permit, a violation letter with a potential fine should be anticipated. Rope or string lighting have their own set of rules. One type of rope/string lighting that is currently popular are the old fashioned "Edison" bulbs on a thick black cord. Like all types of rope/string lights, these cords need to be mounted securely and not viewable. Loose hanging, visible, and haphazard stringing of these lights is just plain wrong. No exposed wires or cables are allowed. Perhaps most importantly, lights should not produce unreasonable glare or illumination upon any neighbor's lot or on any common area (to include streets and sidewalks). Show consideration for fellow residents whether they are enjoying their yard or walking on the sidewalk. Our homes are close together, and we all want to live in an attractive community and have good relations with those who live around us. Keep the lights limited to your property, and keep the lumen level within the allowed limits, respecting your friends and neighbors. ~ Jerry Howell Master Architectural We meet monthly to advise and make recommendations to the Master Board and Recreation Director regarding the promotion and evaluation recreation activities. A suggestion was made that we create an ad hoc committee to work on the feasibility of charging the travel companies for coming in and soliciting business from our residents. The committee will do some research and report back at our next Board meeting. If you're interested in becoming a member of the Recreation Advisory Committee, application forms will be available in the lobby the first week in September. We will start out this month with entertainment by Renee on the Veranda on Sept. 5 from 5 to 8 pm. Our Lounge entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings is also very popular. Come and participate in our Ice Cream Social on Sept. 11 from 2 to 3 pm in the Restaurant. Our sundaes are $3 and include three scoops of ice cream, one of which will be sugar free, plus all the fixings. Jason Love Comedy Night is Fri., Sept. 15 at 7 pm in the Ballroom. Purchase tickets for $15 pp at the Main Clubhouse reception desk. Mark Sun., Sept. 17 at 2 pm in the Ballroom on your calendar for an afternoon listening to a "fun stylized" jazz fusion horn band featuring Gickey & the Monsters. Activities Day is Sat., Sept. 23 from 1 to 4 pm in the Ballroom. This is your opportunity to learn about all the clubs and groups in Sun Lakes. You'll also learn about advisory committees since many of them will be looking for new members. If you're interested in reserving a table for this event, sign up at the Main Clubhouse receptionist desk. Music Under the Stars is on the Veranda on Sat., Sept. 30 from 6:30 to 9 pm. This will be the last event in our summer series so let's all come out and eat, drink, and be merry! The Dog Halloween Costume Parade is Oct. 28 and sign-ups will begin on Tues., Sept. 5 through Oct. 27. Our Fall Crafts Fair is Nov. 3 and 4, 9 am to 1 pm. To reserve a table, the registration forms for vendors and drop-box will be available beginning Sept. 18 through Sept. 24. The lottery will be on Mon., Sept. 25 at 9:30 am in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. Recreation Advisory

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