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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MAY 2025 | 11 It appears that the dreary, cold days of winter are behind us. Soon we'll be enjoying our patios and outdoor spaces. With that in mind, let's take a look at the condition of our house paint. I encourage all of you with homes due for painting to get a copy of the brochure with approved colors and get estimates now. Many painting contractors are booked up months in advance so it may take a while to get your project scheduled. All exterior painting must be approved by the Master Architectural Committee (MAC) via an application. We meet the second and fourth Tuesday morning of each month. Applications need to be submitted by the previous Tuesday of the scheduled meeting. In order to expedite your paint project, do not submit an application with non-approved colors. It will be denied and delay your project. All paint projects are inspected upon completion. Please do not submit an application for approved colors, and then paint a different color than the ones approved, as you will be required to re-paint the non approved colors. The color of your front door is something that you may select, keeping in mind that black and any color with a light ref lective surface of less than 15 percent is for wrought iron surfaces only. The front door color that you select should be in harmony with surrounding structures and not detract from the attractiveness of the community. The purpose of the MAC is, in part, to help ensure property values are maintained via a harmonious appearance of our community. That's why this committee oversees paint, landscaping, patio covers, lighting, artificial turf and anything associated with the outward appearance of your home, including yard ornaments. ~ Lyla Wolden, member, Master Architectural Committee Master Architectural The Switchback concert was a huge success. Two very talented guys performed a variety of music from Irish, folk, rock to country music. They ended the concert to a standing ovation from very enthusiastic attendees. The upcoming Spring Garage Sales are on May 3, May 10, and May 17. Be on the lookout for some good deals! Community Shredding is on Fri., May 23, from 9 am to 12 pm in the Main Clubhouse parking lot. Cost is $5 per box (banker box size). Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 2 pm in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. Anyone who would like to attend is welcome. Come and see what we are about. The Master Board expanded the committee to a membership of 13. All recreational events are publicized in the Lifestyles Magazine, Good Day Sun Lakes, and flyers in the Main Clubhouse Lobby. For more information, you can contact the Chair, Gloria Pena, at (951) 210-0802 or glolizpena@gmail.com. ~ Connie Cutner Recreation Advisory May offers the perfect climate for beautiful plants and f lowers to f lourish … and a great month for playing BINGO on Tuesday nights! In addition to bingo prize money there are always 10 door prizes of $10 each given out. Lots of chances to win. Join your friends and neighbors for a fun filled evening. The Restaurant and Lounge staff will be available for your enjoyment. The Restaurant will be serving a different entrée every week. Check Good Day Sun Lakes on Facebook for the menu. The Lounge will be open for drinks. Food and drinks are purchased with a credit card only. The game nights this month are May 13, 20 and 27. We play 12 regular and three special games. Guests can play all 15 games for as little as $7 for the whole evening. Remember cash only — no checks or credit cards. Doors open at 4:30 pm, games start at 6 pm sharp and games are generally over by 8:45 pm. Any questions? Call Karen Royer at (575) 202- 6266. Bingo Advisory We have completed many changes to all the libraries. We keep 20-year-old and newer books, except biographies, sports, military, classics, and non-fiction, which we maintain regardless of publication date. The North and South Clubhouses have hardbacks in romance, mystery, and general fiction. We brought classics to the North Clubhouse. Health and wellness books are available in the North and South clubhouses. We have purchased more books and puzzles for the collection. Colored stickers will be used to denote genres such as mystery (white), romance (pink), general fiction (yellow), wellness & inspiration (light blue), western (orange); large print (green); classics (medium blue); non-fiction (red); audio books (purple). Books will no longer be stamped to a particular library and can be returned to any Clubhouse. See the changes and browse our collections; nothing is more pleasurable than reading a good book. ~ John Hasha, hashajohn@gmail.com Library Advisory

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