May VIP 2022

INTHE PINES VOLUME 29 - ISSUE 4 MAY 2022

THE FOREST HIGHLANDS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

Kurt Martin on his new title as Assistant General Manager! o

Leadership Foundation Club News Public Works

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Dining

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Pool/Spa Racquet Security

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Golf

Recreation

Fitness

Realty

LEADERSHIP

Patty Ashbrook, General Manager / COO Mike Ca ill, Board President

and pickleball functions. New parking and access would be behind the building. All visitors for either real estate or pickleball would pass through security.We would be careful to add landscaping and facility enhancements to make sure our entrance remains visually appealing. We will engage a sound abatement professional to help minimize any noise from the facility. Please access the site plan here as well as the pickleball flyer information page here to answer questions concerning this important project. And below are some important points to consider before you vote: *To be successful, the Club CC&R’s require 2/3 YES vote from the membership to change the plat. So a member who doesn’t care or just doesn’t vote equals a no vote. Talk to your fellow members and encourage them to spread the word! *As a result of our long process, it’s clear that this site offers the fastest and least expensive path to a dedicated pickleball facility. If this vote fails, we’ll have to regroup and look to one of the other options which will possibly take years longer and definitely cost significantly more money. Beware if you hear otherwise from members who haven’t been involved in the process! *Pickleball is the fastest growing amenity added at clubs around the country. Pine Canyon and Flagstaff Ranch currently have dedicated pickle ball courts.

What an exciting time of year to be a member of Forest Highlands! I don’t know about you, but in my 22 years as a member I can’t think of many reasons to be more thrilled than the prospect of another season at our special place in the pines. As always, the Leadership Team is ready to go with tried and true offerings in their various departments, as well as exciting new ones. Bill Abbey and his team are working overtime to get the courses in shape, and as usual there are some areas requiring some patience. We’ll have a temporary green for a while on Canyon 9, and some other holes have a few minor challenges as well. In Food and Beverage, don’t forget that our menu pricing includes gratuity. If you’re comparing value verses restaurants in town, this factor is important to consider!

Here’s hoping for nice weather in May so we can kick off the season in style!

In addition to kicking off the season, May is extremely important to the Club for another reason. This is the month the membership has the opportunity to VOTE YES to the plat change amendment at the sales office to allow pickleball. As many of you know, the Club has been working on a solution for our pickleball deficiency for years. As the result of an exhaustive process, the Board has unanimously approved moving forward with the recommendation to build a dedicated pickleball facility where the parking currently is for the sales office. The building would remain and be dual purposed for both real estate office functions

ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING

WATCH LIVE

Saturday, May 28 • 3pm Clubroom at the Canyon Clubhouse and via live stream.

The meeting includes a report by the Association President on 2022 operations, a financial recap of 2021 results and 2022 year-to-date by the Association Treasurer, a real estate review by Legacy Real Estate Group, and a report by the Foundation along with a Q&A opportunity at the end of the meeting.

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LEADERSHIP

Get the latest news and updates from Forest Highlands with Jeff and Krystan!

As the pre-eminent Club in Northern Arizona it’s imperative that we catch up!

*We have funds ready for this project and it is in this year’s budget. Operating costs will be negligible. And this popular amenity will protect and enhance our home values as well! So, in a nutshell, the Board believes there is no good reason not to vote YES to this plat change. Spread the word! IMPORTANT!! I’m sure you are all on the edge of your seats awaiting the Annual Member meeting, which will take place Saturday, May 28 at 3:00PM in the Canyon Clubroom. Please attend in person or join remotely to get important updates concerning the Club’s plans and financial information. And chime in if you have a question or comment. See you then! One last thing. As a new season gets underway, I’d like to impress on every member, family member and guest to be sure to treat all staff at Forest Highlands with dignity and respect. Our staff is here to serve you and year in and year out they do their best. Disrespect of staff is subject to severe disciplinary measures, and our goal is to have zero issues this season. Thanks for your help with this important piece of our Clubs personality!

Forest Highlands Podcast Available for listening at:

One more last thing. . .PLEASE VOTE YES on the plat change!

Also available on the members.fhgc.com website

Mike Cahill Forest Highlands Board President

VOTE YES on the PLAT AMENDMENT

YES!

Visit the Vote Information page on members.fhgc.com under the Racquets drop down menu or CLICK HERE

VOTE NOW

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VOTE YES!

CLUB NEWS PICKLEBALL FACILITY: Plat Amendment vote needed

A vote by the Membership is required in a two-thirds majority to amend the CC&R’s to allow the current Real Estate Office to become a dedicated Pickleball Facility VOTING TIMELINE IS MAY 1 – JUNE 1, 2022

VOTE NOW

What we need from You: A YES vote of two-thirds of the entire membership is needed for amendment to pass. That means 574 out of 861 members must vote yes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

CAPITAL FUNDING is in the bank and budgeted. The cost for the operation of the new facility would equate to only $1.15 per member per month increase in our dues.

THE LOCATION has been decided. The Sales Office Tract is the most cost-effective, easiest to build and provide the least proximity to homeowners. Beautification and site protection is a top priority for the site.

DEMAND IS HIGH The demand for pickleball play at Forest Highlands has outstripped the current facilities. Dedicated courts are needed. Both Pine Canyon and Flagstaff Ranch have four dedicated courts.

INCREASED HOME VALUES Per Architectural Digest, Pickleball has replaced golf as the most coveted sports amenity in luxury residential developments. It is the fastest growing sport with 39% increase according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2021 Topline Participation Report

KEEP FOREST HIGHLANDS #1 Keep Forest Highlands the #1 Premier Country Club in Northern Arizona. Your home will be more desirable if Pickleball is an offered amenity.

MEETING THE NEEDS OF CURRENT MEMBERS If you personally don’t feel the need for these facilities, remember you are part of a vibrant, family- oriented community and these

facilities will only increase the value of your home and membership.

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CLUB NEWS HOW TO VOTE!

1 Log in to the Primary Member account on members.fhgc.com on or after May 1, 2022 and click VOTE. 2 Log in to the Primary Member Forest Highlands App on or after May 1, 2022 and tap VOTE. 3 Watch your email Inbox for the VOTE email links from: vote@simplyvoting.com

NOTE: The Primary Member of each membership must be the individual to vote.

SCAN THE QR CODES For more information

Complete list of FAQ’S

EXACT Wording of the Plat Amendment

Architectural Digest Report

Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2021 Topline Participation Report

FH Pickleball Facility Feasibility Study

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FOUNDATION

Ethan Braunstein MD, Board Chair, Forest Highlands Foundation

In the past we had organized a junior foundation, but this no longer exists as an official entity. However, we encourage family participation with us, and 2 new initiatives come to mind. Several of the Valley high school and prep schools have community service requirements. A family recently approached the Foundation for advice about doing such a project in Flagstaff instead of Phoenix, and we are helping with consultation. I would like to encourage other students and families with a philanthropic interest in Flagstaff to work with the Foundation as well. If the funds are donated to the Foundation and then dispersed to the community, or if local advice is needed for direct benefit to selected Flagstaff charities, we are happy to help. Another initiative to involve families will be back to school backpack stuffing for kindergarteners entering Killip School. I’ve mentioned Killip to you in the past, as we’ve had a 20 year relationship with them. You’ll all be invited to stuff backpacks provided by the Foundation with water bottles, school supplies, and hand sanitizer to get the students ready for fall. We’re already planning our summer activities. There will be a thank you event for donors late in June, and we’ll have more details on this later. Also, although we haven’t officially announced the Denise Martinez Tournament, it will be in August, and there will be a few exciting surprise twists this year. Registration is already open, but of course we’ll have much more information as the season progresses.

Welcome back to Forest Highlands for the 2022 season. As the Arizona Community Foundation grant cycle occurs in the summer and the Foundation board members have scattered to warmer climes, winter has been somewhat of an off season for the Foundation in the past. I’m happy to say that this has not been the case this year, and that we have good news on both the fund raising and fund dispersing fronts. Manyof you old timers and full year residents will remember the Crown Railroad Cafe and Motel on the east side on Route 66. The model trains would run on tracks over and above the diners. The Forest Highlands Foundation is proud to have contributed $50,000 toward the purchase of the motel and restaurant by Flagstaff Shelter Services. The motel will provide additional domicile and other resources for the unhoused population of Flagstaff, and the restaurant and kitchen will provide job training for motel occupants. I don’t know if the current plans call for reopening the restaurant or just using it as a training site, but if they do reopen, I’ll be the first in line for pancakes. We also were able to help Flagstaff Family Food Center (FFFC) in the past few months with a $50,000 grant. The Center is still feeling the effects of COVID and governmental support during the crisis has been withdrawn. FFFC still has to replace the services of the Arizona National Guard in food transportation and to pay for part time help that before the pandemic was provided by volunteers. This, in conjunction with recent inflation and concurrent increase in food prices has raised costs for FFFC by 33%. We’re watching the situation and we’re in conversation with FFFC with an eye toward the possibility of another $50,000 grant in the spring.

Looking forward to another great season at Forest Highlands,

Ethan Braunstein MD Board Chair, Forest Highlands Foundation beigestein@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE

DENISE MARTINEZ MEMORIAL PRO-AM Monday, August 15

More details and Sponsorship Opportunities CLICK HERE :

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CLUB NEWS RED FLAG WARNING A “Red Flag Warning” is determined by local fire authorities and is issued when the fire danger ranges from high to extreme and the wind exceeds 25 MPH. When a fire starts under these conditions fire authorities expect extreme fire behavior and difficulty in stopping its spr ad. Due to the h avily forested rea within and round Forest Highlands a Red Flag Warning is initiated when fire danger reaches “high” with winds of a lesser degre . This precaution provides us with an added degree of safety and insures the community is aware of the dangerous conditions. During a Red Flag Warning, please observe the following restrictions and recommendations: A Red Flag Warning is determined by local fire authorities and is issued when the fire danger ranges from high to extreme and the wind exceeds 25 MPH. When a fire starts under these conditions fire authorities expect extreme fire behaviour and difficulty in stopping its spread. Due to the heavily forested area within and around Forest Highlands a Red Flag Warning is initiated when fire danger reaches high with winds of a lesser degree. RED FLAG WARNING

This precaution provides us with an added degree of safety and ensures the community is aware of the dangerous conditions. • Smoking is only permitted in hom s and closed vehicles. Smoking is not permitted on the golf courses or open areas. • No open fires, no fireplace fires, no barbecue fires with charcoal. Gas barbecues are permitted. • No entry into Natio al Forest areas. • No gas powered chain saw use without spark arrestors. • Do not drive vehicles in tall weeds. • Operating welders or other torch devices outdoors. During a Red Flag Warning please observe the following restrictions and recommendations; • Smoking is only permitted in homes and closed vehicles. Smoking is not permitted in any open areas. • No open fires, no fireplace fires, no barbecue fires with charcoal. Gas barbecues are permitted. • No entry into National Forest areas • No gas powered chain saw use without spark arrestors • Do not drive vehicles in tall weeds • Do not operate welders or other torch devices outdoors IF YOU OBSERVE ANYONE VIOLATING THESE RESTRICTIONS, REPORT IT TO FOREST HIGHLANDS SECURITY AS QUICKLY AS If you observe anyone violating these restrictions report it to Forest Highlands Security as quickly as possible by calling 928-525-9090 or email security@fhgc.com POSSIBLE BY CALLING (928) 525 - 9090 OR EMAIL GATEHOUSE@FHGC.COM IF THERE IS ANY INDICATION OF FIRE IMMEDIATELY CALL “911” If there is any indication of fire immediately call 911.

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CLUB NEWS

MEMBERSHIP SURVEY REPORT #4 Click here

MEMBER SURVEY DINING SECTION

We are continuing to share highlights from the Member Survey in the monthly VIP. This month we are featuring excerpts from Section 4 on the Dining Operation. As a quick reminder, 694 individuals responded to the survey representing 517 households or 61% of our 860 memberships. Of the total survey responses, 590 individuals completed the questions in this section and 208 provided written comments.

Satisfaction with Dining Aspects

- Members are very satisfied with most aspects of dining, both at the Meadowandat theCanyonClubhouse, in fact the ratings for dining at the two clubhouses are almost identical. Three key areas of very high member satisfaction at both locations are the staff professionalism/training, the quality of the food and the meal-to- meal consistency of the food. The only slightly-elevated dissatisfaction percentages (12% to 17%) are for the availability of outdoor dining reservations, the value of the food for the price, the menu variety and the days of operation. All ratings exceed the comparison against other clubs. Comments in this section included a desire for more outdoor seating which we are addressing at both clubhouses with additional outdoor seating areas and requests for gluten free, lighter and healthymenu options which have been incorporated into the lunch and dinner menus along with featured specials throughout the summer.

The complete survey report for this Section is available on the Member website. The report includes additional charts, graphs and the many comments received related to Dining. The June VIP will feature results related to the survey questions included in Section 5 Fitness, Aquatics & Racquets Operations.

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CLUB NEWS

Hosted by the Forest Highlands Youth Leadership Board Friday, June 17

Cocktails / Dinner Service Begins at 5PM First Tee Off at 5:30PM (with program & Champions Cup presentation to follow)

Canyon Driving Range during Cooldown!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & TICKETS

SPONSORSHIP DETAILS

CLICK HERE

Top Gun Event Details:

This year the Forest Highlands Youth Leadership Board is paying homage to the greatest show on grass! We are creating our very own version of the Phoenix Open’s 16th Hole with all the excitement and drama that goes with it - and it’s all for a good cause! Come enjoy this special evening on the driving range. Dining tables anchored by the “Top Gun Bar” will surround the players’ tee box giving you upfront access to cheer or jeer your favorite Forest Highlands gun slingers as they face off in this one-of-a-kind closest to the pin style event.

Signup for the Golf Event on Foretees!

The Forest Highlands Youth Leadership Board

We are your sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, friends and neighbors. Our board includes junior and senior high students fromwithin the Forest Highlands community.

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PUBLIC WORKS

FOREST HIGHLANDS UTI L ITIES ONL INE SYSTEM!

WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE

VIEW and PAY your Forest Highlands Utility bill online with our payment portal!

CLICK FOR DETAILS

This is an optional service for our members. NO ACTION I S NECESSARY. Members will still receive statements via email. All auto-debit information is still valid.

Trash pickup Mondays

For safety, please place trashcans at the edge of your driveway (NONE OF IT SHOULD BE IN THE ROAD) If there are multiple trash cans, spread them four feet apart. To help keep a clean community and avoid a fine due to a trash cleanup, it is important to avoid overfilling your trashcan. TRASH CAN PLACEMENT & DO NOT OVERFILL

Home recycling pick up every other Monday

May 9 and 23 June 6 and 20 July 5 and 18

(Monday is a holiday) August 1, 15, and 29 September 12 and 26 October 10 and 24 November 7 and 21 December 5 and 19

A trash can with a propped open lid can result in litter being spread through the community due to animals and wind.

There is a calendar in the mail room

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CLUB NEWS

FOREST HIGHLANDS CLASSIFIEDS!

HELP YOUR FELLOW MEMBER! If they are not getting email notifications from us, here are some steps they can try to help with delivery. CLICK HERE Also, visit the members.fhgc.com site and click under the heading: “Not getting our email notifications?” or CLICK HERE

Have an item to sell? Looking for a summer rental property? Interested in renting your home?

FH Classifieds are for Members of Forest Highlands by Members of Forest Highlands! Click here or go to >>> fhgc.com/classifieds/

Instructions on how to place an Ad may be found by clicking the button below

HOW TO POST AN AD

In Memoriam: Michael Manson

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CLUB NEWS

In order to provide additional parking spaces in the Canyon parking lot we have created dedicated spaces for smaller vehicles such as UTV’s and NEV’s. These spaces are narrower than regular parking spaces so we encourage regular size cars and trucks to leave these spaces for these smaller alternative vehicles. The narrower spaces are located in the first two “bays” on the left hand side of the lot. NEV PARKING SPACES at CANYON

DESIGN REVIEW DRC UPDATE

SUBMIT APPLICATION

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Design Review Committee at designreview@fhgc.com.

The Design Review Committee is utilizing a web-based program to review applications which will increase transparency and efficiency.

All Design Review requests should be submitted through the online ARC Request program. You can find the link by visiting members.fhgc.com , login, click HOA at the top of the page, then click on Design Review in the Quick Links. OR use the button below to be directed to the page:

Simply enter your address number and the zip code and click FIND .

All project submissions are due by the 10th. Submissions after the 10th will be reviewed in the following month. Small projects like paint and landscape typically have a much

CLICK HERE

Use the Project Type drop down menu to select the type of project, add any additional details like start date, and upload your plans, and click Submit . After you submit the application, you will receive an automated email confirming receipt and containing a link to track the live status of your application. Please retain this email to track your application. You will be notified as the application moves through the process and when a decision is made.

shorter turnaround time than larger additions and construction.

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CLUB NEWS

Bill Abbey, Director of Agronomy & Grounds

GOLF COURSE CONDITIONS UPDATE

April 26, 2022

Welcome to the 2022 golf season. As we prepare to open two fantastic golf courses, I wanted to provide an update on the turf conditions you can expect for opening weekend and for the two to three weeks following opening. This winter's snow and ice have left some areas of both courses in less than ideal shape. Many fairways on both courses, some approaches to greens and even some greens themselves are experiencing significant winter damage. The usual shady, southern sides of the golf holes have damage that is normal and expected. Number 4 green on the Canyon has typical right side damage. The same goes for #7 on the Canyon and #2 and #10 on the Meadow. Unfortunately, the damage to #9 green on the Canyon is more than typical, and arguably is the worst we have ever seen. The entire left half of the green, most of the apron and some of the fairway is essentially dead. We have done everything we can to restore these areas: Seeding, fertilizing, covering, watering, using mulch and sand and even paint to absorb sunlight and warm the area. Sod is an option that is still being considered. As part of this recovery, we have decided to utilize a temporary green on #9 Canyon for the first few weeks of the season. We are somewhat distraught about this scenario as it hasn’t happened very often in 32 years. We are doing all we can to get the courses in great shape as quickly as possible, but it may take until middle to late May for them to be great. In late fall of 2021, we thought we had prepared the courses for winter in the best possible way. Everything seemed to go right for us and we were excited to see exceptional springtime turf conditions. So what happened? There are basically three reasons for the current issues: Ice and snow; warmer winters which include more thawing and melting than ever before; and 34 years of tree growth since the Canyon Course was first built. We did our very best to remove the ice and snow from the greens as soon as we could see that there was a potential issue. One thing is certain, climate change has caused our winter temperatures to fluctuate which results in melting, re- freezing, winter rains and conditions that are not favorable

to our Poa Annua greens. In addition to changing climate, the other major factor for our turf loss is Ponderosa Pine Tree encroachment. I estimate that 80% of our turf loss each winter and spring is directly related to the size and proximity of trees to our turf. The trees cause the snow depth to be greater, the ice to be more severe and extend the duration of snow cover (which is the real grass killer). I recognize there could be push back if we proposed cutting trees that pose a threat to turf, but I also believe there is a need to selectively thin and trim trees as we go forward, . This is something we have been doing on a small scale for some time. A Ponderosa grows between 13” to 24” each year, which means that many of the trees that lined the Canyon Course when it opened in 1989 could be 30 feet taller or more by now. Not only taller, but thicker and wider. We continuously re-evaluate our maintenance practices and experiment with different techniques to help with winter damage. This fall and winter what we did didn’t work as well as we had hoped, but we will continue to work hard and I’m certain the courses will be as expected Memorial Day weekend. We are disappointed in the current turf conditions, but you will see us working hard to elevate the courses to their usual championship quality. Thank you for your patience, and as always, should you have questions, please feel free to contact me.

Bill Abbey Director of Agronomy & Grounds babbey@fhgc.com

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DINING

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 8 10am – 2pm

CANYON OPENING WEEKEND Hours of Operation April 29 - May 1, Friday - Sunday

A day to celebrate Mom and the whole family! Make your reservati on to come to the Canyon to enjoy a beautiful brunch, featuring Omelets and Eggs Benedict, Raw Bar, a selection of Tapas, Kids station and more! We will also have Solomon, the solo guitarist playing spirted jazz melo dies all day long!.

Hole 1 Cafe

8am - 5pm 11am - 3pm 5 - 8:30pm

Lunch Dinner

RESERVATIONS

FOREST HIGHLANDS DINING OPTIONAL GRATUITY POLICY

Make your reservations now to join our own Chef Eddie Matney on the patio of the Canyon Clubroom for a private Eddie Unplugged. Watch as Chef Eddie opens a mystery box of food prepared by his sous chefs and creates an entire meal out of its ingredients! Unique wine pairings are offered with dinner. Offered on select Thursday & Sunday evenings. Minimum of 6 people. $350 per person. Contact Forest Highlands Catering for more information. 928.525.5227.

Members using the dining facilities will no longer see the automatic 20% service charge on food and beverage purchases. Increases in the minimum hourly wage in Flagstaff over the past several years now mean that the hourly wages paid to the dining staff are sufficient so that the servers are not dependent on either the service charge or gratuities to supplement their earnings and there are no expectations by the staff to receive a tip of any kind. The optional gratuity line will remain on the chits for those members who feel that exceptional service warrants a specific server to receive a tip that is over and above their hourly wage, however it is entirely optional and not expected."

As always, please feel free to contact me for any further clarification.

Mark Thomas mthomas@fhgc.com

KASSIDY'S KAFÉ Saturdays • 8am - 10:30am Canyon Roundabout Please place orders by 5pm day prior.

CALL 928.525.1100 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER

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MEADOW: 952-525-5205 CANYON: 928-525-1100

DINING

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FRIDAY, MAY 27 - 29

PRICING

ADULTS

KIDS (Ages 5-12)

Early Bird through May 28

$50.95

$20.95

Week of May 22 - 28

$60.95

$25.95

Day of May 29

$70.95

$30.95

Kids Under 4 Free

FRIDAY, MAY 27

PREFERRED SEATING FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY BBQ The silent auction for the Canyon Patio tables is back for the 2022 season! If you are interested in reserved patio seating during our Memorial BBQ on May 29th, please call the Canyon Concierge and give your name, member number, number of seats you are requesting (no more than 10 per entry), and your auction dollar amount. (This will be the total amount you pay for the table so the value of the table is totally determined by you.) The auction starts on May 15th, and we will be taking bids at that time. On Wednesday, May 25th we will select the highest bids until all tables are sold out. Winners will be notified no later than Friday, May 27th. Top bidders win! Visit the Canyon Clubhouse concierge desk to place your bids or call 928- 525-1100 to place over the phone. |All money raised will be donated to the Forest Highlands Foundation.

Raw Raw Your Boat 11am - 5pm

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays Fresh from the Canyon Patio,

Chef Eddie is bringing you your favorite seafood every weekend! Featuring Sashimi, Lobster Rolls, Oysters, Clam Chowder and more!

Cooldown 5 - 8pm Canyon Driving Range

The 2022 Summer Season is here! Join us as we welcome back our members with drink specials, food specials, and lawn games for the kids. We will also feature live music from the Mother Road Trio! No reservations necessary.

MEMORIAL DAY BBQ AT THE CANYON 4pm - 7pm SUNDAY, MAY 29

Featuring Live Music from the Crown Kings!

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DINING OUR FAVORITES ARE BACK! SMOKEY IN THE PINES (BEGINS MAY 20) FRIDAYS - SUNDAYS • 11AM - 7PM Meadow Sports Park

SAVE THE DATE!

This season, Smokey will be open for lunch with several new lunch options to choose from. Lunch walk ups welcome. Pre-orders for dinner pick up: 928.525.5206.

TASTE OF FOREST HIGHLANDS Saturday, June 11 5:30 - 8:30pm

REG I S T ER

FOOD TRUCKS (BEGINS MAY 23) MONDAYS - WEDNESDAYS • 4 - 7PM Meadow Sports Park

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday, June 19 8am - 3pm | Meadow

The Food Truck will have rotating menus including Eduardo’s Tacos, Eddie’s Chicken Shack, & Eagles Nest Sliders. Be sure to check your emails to see what menu will be featured. No pre-orders necessary!

FATHER’S DAY MUSIC ON THE LAWN Sunday, June 19 5 - 8:30pm | Canyon

DOUBLE SCOOP ICE CREAM SHOPPE OPEN DAILY • 11AM - 8PM Meadow Family Recreation Center

CHEF EDDIE’S COOKING CLASS Wednesday, June 29 5pm | Canyon Patio Registration Opens May 29th

Our new Ice Cream Shoppe is open daily so come on by on a hot afternoon or enjoy a delicious after dinner treat!

Food Truck News!

We are excited to announce that we will now offer the Forest Highlands Food Truck to our members for private events!

Available on select Thursdays - Sundays , the food truck can travel anywhere on property, from a party at your home, or at one of our beautiful parks! We have a variety of menu items to choose from including sliders, tacos, lobster rolls, and a full brunch menu. Forest Highlands Catering also has tables and chairs available for rent. Bartender package available for private residences. Assorted bar packages available for Forest Highland's sites. Contact Forest Highlands Catering for more information. 928.525.5227.

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DINING

CANYON LUNCH MENU

CANYON DINNER MENU

CANYON DINING HOURS • APR I L 29 - MAY 22

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

SATURDAY SUNDAY

Hole One Café (Canyon Patio) 8am - 5pm

Stonehouse 10am - 4pm

Lunch 11am - 3pm

Dinner 5 - 8:30pm

MEADOW MENUS

MEADOW DINING HOURS • APR I L 29 - MAY 22

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

SATURDAY SUNDAY

Snack Shack 8am - 4pm

Snack Shack 8am - 4pm Lunch 11am - 3pm

Snack Shack 8am - 4pm Brunch 8am - 3pm

Dinner 5 - 8:30pm

TO OPT IN, TEXT “ DINING ” TO 40691 Ensure that your text doesn’t auto-correct to put a space between the letters.

HOURS OF OP ERAT I ON MAY 30 - LABOR DAY

C L I CK HERE

It has to be an exact match!

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GOLF

Registration opens May 1st for the following events:

June 2 Friday Night Skins Game Ladies Opening Day

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 18 Men’s Guest Day at Canyon

June 15, July 17, August 17 & September 11 ( Multiple Dates) Couples Nine & Dine June 18, July 16 & August 13 ( Multiple Dates) Putting Club

May 18 Men’s Guest Day at Meadow

May 19 Ladies’ Guest Day at Canyon

June 24 – 26 Member Member

Season Long beginning May 30 Men’s, Ladies’ and Men’s Team Match Play

July 22 Parent Child Tournament

June 8 - 10 Couple’s Invitational

July 23 Parent Child Putting Tournament

July 24 Junior Club Championship

Sign up for events and tee times online! To sign up for events: 1. Visit members.fhgc.com and log in 2. On the Golf tab , click Tee Times to be directed to Foretees . 3. At the top of the page click Events to sign up for tournaments and events 4. Find events you want to register for and click on it 5. Click Register To sign up for tee times: 1. Visit members.fhgc.com and log in 2. On the Golf tab , click Tee Times to be directed to Foretees . 3. At the top of the page, place your curser over Tee Times and click Make, Change or View Tee Times. 4. Click the day and course you would like to make a tee time for 5. Select the tee time you would like, add players and click Submit . Tee times can be made 7 days in advance starting at 7:00am.

July 26 & Sept. 24 ( Multiple Dates) Par 3 Tournament

August 1 Tin Cup

August 6 – 7 Men’s, Ladies & Senior Club Championships

August 20 – 21 Couples Club Championship

If you have any questions regarding registrations, please contact Meghan Whittaker; mwhittaker@fhgc.com

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REGISTRATION NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN!!

GOLF

Operation 36 Top 50 Teacher since 2020 Golf Digest’s Best in State Teachers since 2019 Golf Digest America’s Best Young Teachers since 2017 US Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Coach since 2017

Justin Klemballa, PGA Director of Golf Instruction

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If you haven't heard of Operation 36 yet, please watch the following video to introduce you to what this program is all about.

Operation 36 is for Beginners to Advanced players including Men, Women, Couples, Juniors (Ages 7 & up) and Future 36ers (Ages 4 - 6).

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This semester has a few options. We have a June Only option, a July Only option, or a June / July Option. The most beneficial and the best value is the June / July option however we offer the June Only option and July Only option just in case there are scheduling conflicts. If you sign up for a class we will assume you are signing up for both June & July. If you want to just do June Only or July Only, please email Justin to clarify. We will have 2 classes offered this season. A Short Game Class and a Full Swing Class. If you've never done Op 36 before, we highly recommend starting with the Short Game Class. The Full Swing class is for people who've done previous semesters before, and have graduated to 100 yards.

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If you have any questions please email me, and it'll be my pleasure to assist!!!"

The classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays are open to all Adults including ladies, gentlemen, and couples. Sunday classes are reserved for our junior golfers.

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Justin Klemballa, Director of Instruction jklemballa@fhgc.com

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By William Godfrey and Justin Klemballa, PGA – Director of Golf Instruction

William Godfrey: What is the origin of this teaching method?

Klemballa : This unique approach to learning the game enables adults and juniors to progress much faster than traditional instruction. By starting closer to the hole, 25 yards at the beginning, the goal is to take 36 total shots over nine holes from a set distance. Once they develop the skills to achieve 36 shots or less, they receive an Operation 36 certificate and move to the next level, 50 yards, 100, 150 and then out to 200 yards. Godfrey : How does the curriculum assist students who progress at different rates? Klemballa : Students also attend weekly golf classes on the Forest Highland’s driving range with instruction from the golf staff over the two-month program. The classes teach fundamental skills and help prepare them for their 9-hole events. Godfrey : You are listed as a Top 50 Coach on the company’s website, www.operation36.golf. Congratulations! What do you feel are some takeaways from the program?

Klemballa : I've been so grateful to be part of the program. It has really created an avenue for a lot of newer golfers to improve and progress faster in golf. Many women students have shared the small group lessons provide the instruction they need to be successful on the course. And the juniors thrive on the technology available. It helps them progress through the levels quickly. Godfrey : How do FHGC Members find out more about Operation 36 and sign up? Klemballa : Members will have an opportunity to register on May 1, 2022 for the June/July semester. There will also be a second program in August/September. Additional information is available in the April and May issues of Voice in the Pines, as well as 2022- 2023 calendar. William Godfrey is an author, golf historian and biographer. He and his wife, Wendy Huck Godfrey, became FHGC Members in May 2021.

Justin Klemballa: Operation 36 Golf was started by two golf professionals from North Carolina. Their original mission was to introduce the game to one million people. In a few short years, the program has introduced almost 80,000 adult and junior students to the game.

Godfrey : When did the program start at FHGC?

Klemballa : I started Operation 36 at Forest Highlands three years ago in the summer of 2019. This will be the 4th summer offering the program here to the Members. Forest Highlands has been one of the leading clubs across the world in introducing Operation 36. We have introduced over 200 people to the game of golf in just three summers. Godfrey : How does Operation 36 differ from the traditional method of teaching beginners?

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CON C I E RG E S E RV I C E S

TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Need volunteer hours for school, or just want to help give back to the community? Join Forest Highlands for teen volunteer opportunities throughout the summer, starting in April! donations, reading to children, helping at the Animal Shelter, and packing backpacks for Back- to-School Backpack Drives! Age limits, volunteer activities, and times will vary depending on the volunteer location. Opportunities will include serving or packaging food

Daily (Labor Day - Memorial Day) • 9am - 5pm

For a detailed description of service and prices see the flyer

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Our concierge services can’t be beat for convenience and ease of use! We can handle your needs including access to your home. Services Offered: • Grocery Shopping, Sanitizing & Delivery • Pine Needle Raking/Bagging • Weed whacking/pulling • Debris Removal • Furniture Movings • Deck Power washing SCAN TO SIGNUP

• House Cleaning Service • Dog Walking/Pet Sitting

SCHEDULE SERVICE!

DAY OF CONCIERGE FEE All Requests should be made 24 hours in advance. For those requests that are asked and met under the 24 hour mark, will be charged a “Day of” fee of $15.

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Kurt Martin, Assistant General Manager

AFFINITY CLUBS The recreation department facilitates various clubs within our community. To learn more about each club, download the flyer.

Words fromKurt…

Hello Everyone, I hope this letter finds you doing well. I wanted to reach out to share some updates on the capital projects happening in the Recreation & Common Area Departments for 2022. One of the projects we wanted to give an update on is the Canyon Pool Remodel from 2021. Last year when we received the updated bids for the Canyon Pool remodel, they came in significantly above what was budgeted during the original plan. Many have experienced the current high prices and this being more than 3 times more caused a real issue. After being reviewed by the Recreation & Racquet Committee, Master Plan Committee, and the Board of Directors it was decided it would not be prudent to move forward with the Canyon remodel at that time. We will continue to see if we can change parts of the project and receive new bids in an attempt to get something done in the near future; however, at this time the Canyon pool will remain the same in 2022 as it was in 2021. The playgrounds at Forest Highlands are carefully designed to provide a safe setting where children can be adventurous, have fun, dream, engage in physical activity and interact with others. But even the most carefully designed playground can go from safe to suspect in a relatively short period of time due to use and environmental factors. As we looked at some of our ageing structures in 2019, specifically the parks and playground structures, we knew we needed to do some updating at the Bear Howard “Sand Castle” Park and the playground next to the Recreation Center. We started by having a National Parks and Recreation Association Certified Park Safety Inspector provide feedback and guidance on our current facilities and how we can make improvements. After inspecting the Bear Howard Park, we were hit with the bad news that the swings and the slide that we had at that facility were both out of code and needed to be removed. With safety always being our number one priority, we knew we had to change the playgrounds to be safe for the children in this community. At the Meadow Playground we added swings and new slides to the existing facility, and pour and play to the entire facility so it is currently as safe as we can make it. These changes have been a huge success since they were installed in 2020! Also in 2020, we made the necessary changes to the Bear Howard Park but felt like we need something more to get it to the level we wanted. We did an analysis on a zero depth slide and bridge that would have

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Hiking Club Contact Bianca, blangrick@fhgc.com or 928-525-5223

Bridge on Wednesdays 1PM Canyon Clubhouse Contact Vickie Selzer vickieeselzer@gmail.com 612-889-8730

FH Book Club Contact Renee Probst, probstjr@msn.com or 480-220-1242 Needles in the Pines Contact Kay Lubecke, kay@lubecke.com or 602-550-5009 Splash Dance Contact Kay Lubecke kay@lubecke.com or 602-550-5009

ALL AFFINITY CLUBS ARE FREE TO JOIN UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

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RECREATION SUMMER CAMP(S)

connected to the castle. We were excited for this addition in 2022 but after further reviews with Play it Safe Playgrounds and the playground construction company, we were informed in February of this year that we are not able to build any additional structures in the current Playground footprint. We didn’t let this deter us; it appears that there may be some land around the current structures that we might be able to use but we are not certain until we get the land surveyed. We will be conducting a Land survey in May to determine if there is usable space that the Club owns for any new structures at the Bear Howard “Sand Castle” Park.

Begins Tuesday May 24th

CAMP PRICING 2022 Packages expire at the end of the next calendar year

Kids Camp Tuesday-Saturday • 9am - 2pm Check in @ 8:45am Pinecone Kid’s Center Ages 2-6 (2 - 3 potty trained with a CIT) Explorer Camp Tuesday - Saturday • 9am - 2pm Check in @ 8:55am Aspen Rec Center AGES 7 - 9 Crew Camp Tuesday - Saturday • 9am - 2pm Check in @ 9am Meadow Pool Deck Extended Camp Tuesday - Saturday • 2 - 5pm AGES 2-6 AGES 10+ READ SPECIAL NOTES ONLINE >>> Logon to members.fhgc.com , select RECREATION and scroll down to CAMP

Other Capital Projects: (The plan is to have all of the capital projects for the Club updated on the website this year)

• Dog Park - The project involving the addition of grass to the dog park has begun and should be ready to enjoy by May 20. • Pickleball nets - The Douglass nets have been ordered and will be

available when the Season begins. • Road Maintenance - Complete

• Tennis parking area - The new asphalt has been laid in the parking area. We will continue looking at improving the area around the parking area as well. • Mailroom road widening - Complete • Meadow Pool Deck enhancement - This project will start in early May and is planned to be finished by the time the pool opens on May 27. • Spa Room Enhancements - Two new massage beds have been purchased along with a new massage chair, and they all arrived in April. In addition, we purchased some nice new decor, linens, and sheets, and we are having a new cabinet installed for additional storage. We have opened it up as much as we are able to make it feel more spacious. • Fitness Center Upgrades - As per member feedback after the 2021 re- model, we ordered a few additional pieces of equipment, and they arrived in April. These pieces include another functional trainer (cable machine), a new back extension and Concept 2 rowing machine, a preacher curl, and additional weight plates. • Fitness Classroom - As the Reformer Pilates program continues to grow, the need was apparent for a few add-ons to the machines, in addition to replacement items. These have arrived and been installed. Our spin bikes were 6 years old and also in need of replacement. These have arrived and been assembled. Members are already enjoying the upgrades to all of this great new equipment in the Flex Room.

Check in @ 9am Family Rec Center Price $10/kid/hour

Parents, please send kids with reusable water bottles and sunscreen! Please label all personal items sent to programs!

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RECREATION *All programs subject to change or cancellation*

Call the Recreation Department at (928) 525-9792

Paintball Galore Saturdays • 3-5pm Begins Saturday, May 28 Meet at the Paintball Arena

Price: $40/player • AGP: $45/player Ages 7+ . Space is limited to 12 players so sign up early! Minimum sign up of 5 kids required. 24 hour cancellation is strictly enforced! A ½ charge will be billed to your member account if you do not cancel 24 hours in advance. Saturday Teen Shopping Spree Saturdays • 5:30pm-9pm Begins Saturday, May 28 Meadow pickup 5:30pm (FRC) Canyon Roundabout pickup 6pm Shuttle leaves Canyon at 6:15pm Ages 13 and up Price: $40 • AGP: $45 Dinner included. Ages 13 and up only. Space is limited to 7! Kids Party in the Pines Saturday Night Year Round 6 - 9pm During Season; 5 - 8pm During Off Season Pinecone Kid’s Center Price: $35/kid (Dinner included) Ages 4 and up! 2-3 with CIT

Crew Night Begins Friday, May 27 5:30 - 9pm

KID/TEEN & TWEEN PROGRAMMING

Friday nights; Meadow pickup 5:30pm (FRC) Canyon Roundabout pickup 6pm Shuttle leaves Canyon at 6:15pm Price: $40 AGP: $45 Ages 10 and up. Dinner included. Only 13 seats available so sign up in advance to save your spot! Teen Jacuzzi Time FREE Fridays in Summer • 9 - 10pm Begins Friday, May 27 Meadow Jacuzzi Ages 13 and up. Staff will be on the pool deck to supervise, provide glow sticks, and shuttle everyone home at 10pm. Swimsuits recommended.

Lawn Games FREE Begins Thursday, May 26 5:30 - 7:30pm

Thursdays and Saturdays: Meadow Event Lawn

Fridays: Canyon Driving Range

Ages 4+ (2-3 potty trained with a CIT) Registration not required.

CIT Class (Counselor in Training)

Ages 10 and up Interested in making some extra cash this summer? Counselors in Training assist Counselors with children 2-3 years old who are potty trained and want to attend our kid programs like Kid’s Camp and Lawn Games. Counselors are trained by the Recreation Staff and get first hand experience working with children. Once certified, a CIT makes anywhere from $4-5 an hour and is paid directly by the guardians of the child being watched. Private CIT classes available upon request! Register online or call the Rec. Department.

May 22, June 12, June 26, July 10 July 24 Aspen Rec Center Time: 3pm Price: $30

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Drama Class/Rehearsal/Performance May 31 - July 14 Tuesdays & Thursdays • 2:30 - 4pm

Rehearsal and Performance Dates: Rehearsal Week: July 18 - July 22 Performance: July 23 - Time TBD Aspen Recreation Center

Ages 4+ Do you have the desire to be on stage? Ever dreamed of being an actor or actress? If you answered yes, come join us this summer to get in touch with your inner thespian! We will spend weeks preparing a special drama performance for all of your family and friends! During this time we will be practicing various acting techniques, set building, and really getting into our characters! Minimum 8 kids to move forward with class. Price: $275. Drop in price: $17 per class

Family Movie in the Park FREE May 20, June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12 7 - 9:30pm Meadow Sports Park Pop over to the Sports Park to enjoy the weather and watch a family friendly movie in the park! Bring chairs and blankets to stay warm and cozy. Check in begins at 7pm and the movie will start at 7:30pm! Pool Opening Party! FREE Friday, May 27 • 2:30 - 5:30pm Meadow Pool We’re celebrating Opening Day for the pools this year with a poppin’ pool party featuring ongoing pool games, refreshments, and a dive-in movie showing of Lilo & Stitch at 3:30pm! Come party with us to kick off the start of another awesome Summer season!

Mother’s Day Craft -Tea Party Saturday, May 7 • 2:30 - 4pm Aspen Rec Room Price: $35 Sip, sip hooray it's Mother’s Day! Skip breakfast in bed and join us for an afternoon of tea, snacks, and crafts perfect for a Mother’s Day gift!

FAMILY EVENTS! A l l age s we l come !

Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party FREE Sunday, May 15 • 7:30 - 11pm Sports Park Hold on a moon-ute… a total lunar eclipse viewing party!? Come join us at the Sports Park for a spectacular night you won’t want to miss! Weather permitting. Mother’s Day Family Drive in Movie FREE Friday, May 6 • 6:30 - 9:30pm Meadow Parking Lot Calling all families of Forest Highlands to join the Recreation Department at the Meadow Parking Lot for a Mother’s Day movie! We will be watching Parent Trap! Make sure to bring lots of blankets and snacks. Check in will begin at 6:30pm and the movie will start at 7:00pm!

Family Trivia Night FREE Saturday, May 28 • 7-9pm Aspen Rec Center Think you and your family have what it takes to compete? Brush up on your trivia skills and come face off against fellow Forest Highlands families to see who can take 1st Place! Minimum 2 families

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