OCTOBER VIP

IN THE PINES VOLUME 29 - ISSUE 9 OCTOBER 2022

THE FOREST HIGHLANDS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

THE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE FOREST HIGHLANDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Leadership Club News Foundation

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Golf

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Tennis

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Fitness

Pickleball Security

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Spa

Dining

Recreation

Realty

LEADERSHIP

Mike Cahill, Board President Patty Ashbrook, General Manager / COO Happy Fall! As we begin to focus our attention on winding down the golfing season here in the High Country and gearing up for the short winter days ahead, it is important to appreciate the beauty of the change in the seasons this month. It seems that Mother Nature is taking a deep breath in October as the rush of summer activities now slows but the days are still warm enough to spend time outdoors just a little longer! A month ago we were eagerly anticipating the Labor Day holiday and by all accounts it was a tremendous success with the BBQ on Sunday setting another new attendance record with 1,031 attendees (including 260 kids) and perfect weather. Rainy weather returned for a few days and then cooperated by providing 3 spectacular days just in time for the Men’s Highlander Member-Guest. Congratulations to Overall Champions Tim Lanier & Jeff Goettsche! A well-deserved thank you to the hardworking staff in the Golf, Greens, and F&B departments for creating such a memorable event as feedback was overwhelmingly positive from the participants. We are nearing the conclusion of the annual Board of Directors election. Although we have 4 candidates for the 4 open positions, our Bylaws require a majority of members to vote (50% + 1) for a valid election. As of this writing, we are still a few votes short of reaching the minimum 434 votes necessary. If we do not receive enough votes by the October 15 deadline, we will have to start the voting over again so it is very important that all eligible members cast a ballot! Bob Scott deserves a tremendous thank you and appreciation for his willingness to step in and assist in filling one of the 2 vacant Board positions this year and for his leadership in chairing the Golf Committee. As per the Bylaws, Bob will be replaced by the candidate that receives the 4th number of votes on October 15 and that person will complete the final year of the vacant position. Thank You Bob! Krystan Lauher, who has been in charge of the communications & marketing functions for the Club for the past 11 years decided to leave Forest Highlands to pursue other adventures. She was a valued team member and contributed significantly in enhancing the quality and professionalism of our communications during her tenure. We wish her much happiness and success in her future pursuits!

Julie Sterner has been hired as the new Communications & Marketing Director and began with us on September 22. Julie was selected from a pool of highly qualified candidates and has been working most recently at NAU as their graphic design and marketing specialist since 2019. She has extensive experience in marketing, graphic design and event promotions and worked for a large resort and casino in California for 10 years prior to moving to Northern Arizona. She lives in Williams and has family in the Flagstaff area. Welcome Julie! As mentioned by Mike Cahill last month, we will begin a number of important capital projects immediately following the end of the golf season. Please be aware that due to construction activity in the following locations access may be restricted: Canyon Covered Bridge Park restroom pavilion; Meadow Clubhouse snack bar patio; Tennis Shop and restroom; Sales Office parking lot and facility. We will continue to keep you updated as construction proceeds throughout the winter months with estimated timelines for completion in late Spring. The leadership team is in the final stages of preparing the operating and capital budgets for 2023. First drafts are due by Monday, October 3. Kim Rushing, CFO & I will meet with each director individually to review their budget drafts over a 3 day period with revised drafts submitted to the Finance Committee for review at their meeting on Friday, November 4. Once the Finance Committee reviews and recommends the final budget, it will be forwarded to the Board for review with final approval at the November 21 Board meeting. As we continue to experience cost increases in several key areas of the operation we are continually looking for ways to mitigate having to pass these increases on to the membership. However it is important that all members understand the reality of our situation for 2023. The City of Flagstaff announced that the minimum wage will increase by 8.4% effective 1-1-2023 to $16.80 hour. Our primary labor pool comes directly from the Flagstaff labor market and as we must compete with Flagstaff businesses to attract and retain both our seasonal and year round staff, this increase in the minimum wage will result in a significant increase in the overall salary and hourly wages for 2023. As communicated each year in the Treasurer Reports at the Annual Member meetings and the Town Hall meetings, total personnel costs (wages, taxes &

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LEADERSHIP

benefits) constitute nearly 70% of the total expenses of the Club. In just the past 7 years (2017-2023) the minimum wage has more than doubled from $8.05 to $16.80 and although we have been able to offset roughly 35% of that overall expense increase through revenues generated from increased usage of the club during that time, it is not possible to offset the upcoming wage increase and the continued inflationary increases without a similar increase in the monthly dues. A recent club benchmarking research report states that 75% of the 681 clubs that participated in the survey will be increasing their dues by 8% or more in 2023 so we are certainly not alone as clubs across the country are facing similar wage and inflationary pressures. Our goal will be to continue to provide those services, activities and amenities that enhance the value of your membership at Forest Highlands. As mentioned at the beginning of this article October is still a wonderful time to experience all that your Paradise in the Pines has to offer. We have a number of fun events planned for you throughout the month including the Oktoberfest, Fall Festival, Halloween Scavenger Hunt, Halloween Party and Booffet and it’s not too early to begin making reservations for your Thanksgiving Dinner To Go! I will be away from the Club on the South Africa member trip from Monday, October 17 - Saturday, October29. I have thorough confidence in Kurt Martin our Assistant General Manager to handle the operation during this time.

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO Online voting ends, Saturday, October 15 at 1 PM VOTE!

NOTE: If you are the Primary Member on more than one membership your vote is weighted. You need only vote once for all of your memberships.

VOTE NOW

No Paper ballots will be mailed, unless specifically requested. Contact the Administration Office: (928) 525-9014 or info@fhgc.com SELECT UP TO FOUR CANDIDATES There will be (3) three-year terms commencing on January 1, 2023 and ending on December 31, 2025 and (1) vacant term commencing October 15, 2022 and ending December 31, 2023. Our Bylaws provide that the three candidates who receive the highest number of votes by plurality shall be elected to serve as directors for three-year terms. The candidate receiving the 4th most votes will be offered the opportunity to complete the vacant term on the Board.

Enjoy the month of October and I look forward to sharing my South Africa trip experience when I return!

Patricia Ashbrook, MBA, CCM General Manager/COO

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR BOD CANDIDATES

BIOGRAPHIES

MICHELLE ARENA

MICHAEL HACKETT SARA V. RHODES

MIKE SELZER

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CLUB NEWS

EMPLOYEE END OF SEASON RECOGNITION Forest Highlands needs your help to support and appreciate our employees! Upcoming is our End of Season Employee Appreciation Banquet and we are seeking donations for the event!

Gift Wish List: Gift Cards to Restaurants Tablets or Electronics Events Tickets Travel Gift Cards River Raft Trips Car Racing Experiences

Donations are tax deductible when donated to the FHEAGO for more information about FHEAGO find it here:

Cash donations are also welcome and completely tax deductible! We appreciate your help and support of the Forest Highlands Employees! Thank you! DONATE

The Streets of Forest Highlands 2nd Edition, Cobe Frobes

a brief history of the region told through biographies of the Streets of Forest Highlands namesakes.

NOW AVAILABLE AT THE CANYON GOLF SHOP FOR SALE!

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THE MEADOW AND ITS HISTORY A look back at the origins of the property and golf course

August 2022 By William Godfrey

It was the mid- 1990’s and Forest Highlands was at a crossroads. The community had been so successful in its first decade, it led to growing pains. Fortunately, the membership had selected many forward-looking individuals to the Board of Directors, who volunteered their time to make Forest Highlands a special place.

“Dwayne Miller, a Valley Bank board member and member of Forest Highlands was very familiar with real estate matters in Northern Arizona as he was a substantial property owner,” shared Huck. “He suggested we approach the State of Arizona to see if the land could be appraised and put up for auction.”

Two of those board members were Len Huck and Jim Simmons.

Len Huck,the first chairman of the Forest HighlandsAdvisory Board and also the first president of the Forest Highlands Homeowner’s Association, shared what prompted the need to expand. “A realistic concern surfaced in the 90’s with the saturation of play on the Canyon Golf Course as more and more houses were built,” explained Huck, 99, the retired President of Valley National Bank and one of the early Forest Highlands members. “The possible answer lay in the adjacent property which was a part of the state’s ‘Arizona Land Trust.’ If we could acquire the additional land and build a second golf course it might solve the crowded conditions.” Jim Simmons, who died in 2013 at the age of 85, was former Chairman and CEO of both United Bank of Arizona and Valley National Bank. Simmons had agreed with his good friend Len Huck and the rest of the Board…an expansion of the community was needed. Simmons would also play a big role in the purchase of the parcel by locating a “White Knight,” to help secure the acquisition.

“The State approved the idea and the Board of Directors commissioned an appraisal. It resulted in a valuation of $3.75 million. It was decided the only way to raise that kind of money was to have an assessment and the members would need to vote and approve of that assessment,” recalled Huck. “If we were to be effective bidders at an auction, we felt we better have more than the appraised value. So the Board proposed a $7,000 per lot assessment, which would raise $4.75 million.” Not knowing whether the membership would approve of the assessment on each property owner in the Canyon, Jim Simmons decided the HOA may need a back-up plan and he initiated the contact in late 1995.

APPRAISAL & ASSESSMENT

The parcel in question bordered both State Highway 89A and the Canyon property. It was a sizeable property of over 486 acres of rolling terrain and ponderosa pine. It was large enough for another 18-hole championship golf course, club house and home sites.

One of the first steps was to get a valuation of the parcel.

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A TAP ON THE SHOULDER

Huck learned it was Monaghan’s plan to purchase the land and develop home sites, then attempt to strike a deal with Forest Highlands for tee times at the Canyon Golf Course. Huck knew that was unlikely since the very objective of purchasing the property was to mitigate the saturation of play on the Canyon.

An executive with DMB Development and resident of Forest Highlands, Jim Hoselton, shares the back story.

“It was a Christmas Eve Service at St. Barnabas on the Desert in Scottsdale. I remember it very well. I received a tap on the shoulder from someone sitting behind me in the pew,” Hoselton recalled. “It was Jim Simmons and he whispered, ‘We need DMB’s and your help with Forest Highlands.’” The discussion and negotiation would involve having DMB as a partner if the HOA financing was not in place and also if the auction price exceeded the Board of Director’s bidding authority. In effect, DMB would step in at the appropriate time, if needed, as the “White Knight.”

Jim Hoselton explained what took place next.

“Monaghan was the only one bidding against us. He was also a member of Forest Highlands. The bidding went back and forth and the final bid by DMB was $6.2 million. I had a blank check with me and after we won the bid, I had to write it out and sign it,” shared Hoselton. “I promise you… my hands were shaking as I wrote it out. So DMB acquired the land and at the time we didn’t have a formal written agreement with the Forest Highlands’ Homeowner’s Association.” Huck and Simmons were pleased with the result and the negotiations began with DMB. Huck recalled the agreement in principle.

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

According to the April 1996 ‘Voice in the Pines’ newsletter, (thank you Patty Ashbrook) the Board initiated Open Forums and Special Meetings of the Members in the spring of ’96. The meetings would gauge the member’s interest and determine the fate of the expansion. After multiple sessions, a vote was taken and the residents approved.

The auction was set for May 15, 1996 at 9:30 a.m. at the Coconino County Courthouse.

As the date of the auction approached, there was concern the cushion between the valuation and money raised from the members might not be enough. The Board of Directors learned of at least one other interested bidder and it was unknown who else would appear at the auction.

THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

“The auction was literally on the Courthouse steps of Coconino County,” Hoselton shared. “I believe it was the only auction in the history of the County that took place on the steps.” Len Huck was also on the steps representing the Forest Highlands HOA that bright, sunny morning. The only other person besides the clerk-in-charge was James Monaghan, a Paradise Valley resident, developer and land speculator.

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“Shortly thereafter, DMB sold the land to the HOA for our authorized $4.75 million. There was an understanding that Forest Highlands would become partners in developing the property with some 180 new residential lots and a second 18-hole golf course,” Huck explained. “DMB furnished the capital to build the Meadow Golf Course, pay for the residential costs, including roads, watering system and new gate house for both a management and capital acquisition fee. Then our Association would share in the proceeds of the lot sales which were priced at a level to get DMB their investment back. It also provided the Forest Highlands Homeowner’s Association with a net profit of over $5 million, which was added to the reserve fund.”

On the second submission, the revised list was somehow accepted and an approval received for all 18 names, including the “living pioneers,” Simmons and Huck.

MEADOW GOLF COURSE

Tom Weiskopf was selected as the sole architect for the Meadow Course. Jay Morrish, who partnered with Weiskopf in the design of the Canyon Course, split from Weiskopf in the late 1980’s to form his own firm. Weiskopf, who died on August 20, 2022 in Montana, provided a vivid description of the undeveloped parcel that would become the Meadow Course. His words are captured wonderfully on the Forest Highlands’ website: “This is a remarkable piece of property. It has magnificent views and a very unique terrain, which gave us a chance to design a traditional golf course that is easily walkable. There are 10 holes that surround and traverse a large meadow that includes wildflower areas and scenic wetlands. With no homes in this core, it creates a park-like setting reminiscent of great golf courses built around the turn of the century.” It is hard to imagine Forest Highlands without the Meadow Golf Course, its home sites, amenities and residents. The Meadow is a testament to those early Forest Highlands Members who, more than 25 years ago, had the foresight and determination to make this a larger and better community for all of its residents. William Godfrey is an author, golf historian and biographer. He and his wife, Wendy Huck Godfrey, became Forest Highlands Members in May 2021.

STREET NAMES

When it was time to submit the plans for the infrastructure and development of the roads, it required street names. By this time, both Huck and Simmons had termed out and were no longer on the Board of Directors. It was determined the streets be named after pioneers of Northern Arizona, in the same manner of the Canyon. The Board came up with 16 names. However, there were a total of 18 streets so two additional names were required. The decision was to honor Len Huck and Jim Simmons for their leadership and contributions during the expansion. Cobe Frobes, Forest Highlands’ first historian and resident from 1989 to 2013, explained the street-naming process. “I was told the 18 street names were presented to the city, with Len Huck and Jim Simmons at the end of the list, but initially the names were rejected. They said they didn’t fit the paradigm,” Frobes shared.“The decision was then made to mix the names and re-submit them alphabetically.”

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CLUB NEWS

Thank you Bob Steger for spearheading the effort for the Inaugural Hazardous Products Collection Event at Forest Highlands!

Trash pickup Mondays

Home recycling pick up every other Monday

October 10 and 24 November 7 and 21 December 5 and 19

STONEBERGER TRASH PICKUP VOLUNTEER DAY

CLICK HERE FOR PROPERTY WIDE TRASH LOCATIONS

We had 9 volunteers help us pick up 13 bags of trash this morning along 89A.

Don and Martha Stoneberger, Brian Balm, Leigh Bradburn, Jean Brown, Steve Kucharski, Karlene Kieffer, Lori Miraglia and Mike Williamson. Martha & Don have been pickup trash along 89A annually. An event that usually takes them 6+ hours to do was reduced to 1 hour and 20 minutes with all of the extra help! Great Work out there!

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INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE – ALWAYS CALL/ EMAIL TO CONFIRM.

DESIGN REVIEW (DRC UPDATE) For any changes to your Lot or the exterior of your home please refer to the Development Standards. DRC Meeting dates are done on a monthly basis.

Forest Highlands Design Review (928) 525-9014 or designreview@fhgc.com Forest Highlands Design Review Consultant Pat Rehse: designreview@fhgc.com

PDF

DUE DATE

PLAN REQUIREMENTS

SMALL PROJECTS

Submittals are due by the 10th of each month to be reviewed in that month. A project that is submitted on March 8th will be reviewed in March, and a project submitted on March 12th will be reviewed in April.

ONLINE ONLY PLEASE!

Smaller projects such as landscaping, re-paints, dog runs, minor additions and other minor changes can be reviewed weekly by the DRC, typically on Thursdays.

Plan submittals are required to have a digital copy (PDF). Digital copies can be sent to designreview@fhgc.com

PLEASE make sure to provide your architect, builder, contractor, etc. with the most recent copy of the Forest Highlands Development Standards which may be found online at https://members.fhgc.com/HOA/Design_Review or click the button > > >

DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

The board has recently approved modifications to the following sections of the Development Standards:

PLEASE NOTE

Section 4.9 “Exterior Colors” Section 4.13 “Ziplines & Other Structures” Section 5.1 “Building Envelope” Section 6.2 “Prohibited Plants” Addition of Cul-De-Sac Beautification Program Addition of Approved Paint Colors

Section 2 “Design Review Procedures” Section 2.2.7 “Preliminary Design Submittal” Section 2.4.6 “Final Design Submittal Section 3.6 “Utilities” Section 3.9 “Mechanical and Utility Meter Equipment” Section 4.7 “Entrances”

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CLUB NEWS

Bark Beetle Reduction Cost Share Program The Arizona Department of Foeresty and Fire Managemnet will resume the BBRCS program in September. Please note, fully dead trees (those with no needles) do not qualify for this cost share program because the beetles are typically no longer present. For a property assessment, please add your contact information to our fall waitlist by using the link below and we will reach out ( You will receive an email confirming you’ve been added)

OCTOBER 22

Proceeds benefit the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra and its music education programs including Carnegie Hall’s Link Up.

LEARN MORE

PROPERTY ASSESSMENT WAITLIST

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CLUB NEWS

NEW MEMBERS

IN MEMORIAM Bill Dooley M.D. Jacquie H. Schmidle

GRASS AND WEEDS & MONSOON SEASON As Monsoon Season comes to a close, the impact is now being seen; please cut tall grass and weeds. For purposes of maintaining a beautiful and safe community, please comply with the HOA rule (2.30 Maintenance of Lots and Homes) requiring Members to maintain lots/yards. All lot and home owners shall maintain their lots and homes in good repair. The accumulation on any lot of trash, debris, compost piles or tree and shrub clippings, shall be removed by the owner at the earliest possible time. Native grasses and tall weeds shall be mowed on a regular basis and maintained in a manner consistent with the natural environment of the surrounding forest and common area of Forest Highlands. As a reference point, grass and weeds on lots should not exceed knee height. If it is determined grass/weeds on a lot are a fire danger or unmaintained, the owner will be required to cut the vegetation, so it is safe and appears maintained.

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FOUNDATION

Ethan Braunstein MD, Board Chair, Forest Highlands Foundation

This is the time of year for changeover in composition of the Foundation Board. I would like to thank Jean Brown and John Rivers, who are leaving the Board, for their many years of service. I’m happy to say that Jean will stay on the Grant Committee and will be our informal liaison with Killip School, and that John will remain as Emeritus Board Chair. The new Executive Committee will consist of Marcus Sipolt as Chair, Kathy Haake as Vice Chair, Renee Haas Westman as Secretary, Teri Schwab as Treasurer, and I will be Past Chair. Thanks to all the past and present Board members who have donated their time and energy to the Foundation.

Although the season is winding down, the Foundation has remained active with some new initiatives. Our first art auction at the Labor Day picnic surprised even us with its success, as we made more than $5,000 to donate to worthy nonprofits in Flagstaff. We would like to thank Greg Brown for his spectacular photography, Darla Sipolt for her versatility in landscape, abstract and still life photography, Jeanette Miller for her exquisite watercolors, and Eddie Matney, who showed as much creativity with his “knot art” as he does with his cuisine. Also, we would like to thank Ed and Emily Lesser for donating a painting by the late Ray Bouchard. Of course, all the purchasers of these works also deserve our gratitude. For many years we have been collecting duplicate books at the Forest Highlands Library, taking them to Bookmans, and donating the credit slips to the Flagstaff Family Food Center for their after school reading and dinner program for children who otherwise may not have even been able to have dinner. Thanks to Mark Loprino for suggesting that Forest Highlands members may have children’s books that they are clearing out after the season. If so, please drop them off at the Forest Highlands library (lower level Canyon Clubhouse). We’ll pick them up and take them to the Food Center ourselves. You will be decluttering and helping people who need help at the same time.

Thank you to Jean Brown and John Rivers, who are leaving the Board, for their many years of service.

This will be the last Voice in the Pines column during my tenure as Foundation Board Chair. Thank you for your interest in what’s happening at the Foundation, and I hope for your continued participation.

Ethan Braunstein

Do you have children’s books that you are clearing out after the season? If so, please drop them off at the Forest Highlands library (lower level Canyon Clubhouse).

CHILDREN’S

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FOUNDATION

NEW ZEALAND HIGHLIGHTS OF OCT 21 - 30, 2023

Premier Excursions invites the members of Forest Highlands to experience exhilarating New Zealand on this captivating 10-day adventure featuring the country’s top-ranked golf courses, iconic attractions, and gourmet food and wine. Destinations include; The Farm at Cape Kidnappers in Hawkes Bay, ranked as one of the top two hotels in New Zealand by Travel + Leisure. Queenstown, the adventure captial, with an array of action-packed activities such as the Milford Sound scenic helicopter flight, the Shotover Jet boat navigating the narrow Shotover Canyons, wine tour of the renowned Gibbston Valley, and more. And finally, Kauri Cliffs in the Bay of Islands with more world-class golf and adventures including sailing, kayaking, and fishing to name but a few.

DESTINATION N O 1

DESTINATION N O 2

DESTINATION N O 3

HAWKE’S BAY

QUEENSTOWN

BAY OF ISLANDS

THE FARM AT CAPE KIDNAPPERS 3 NIGHTS AT

3 NIGHTS AT

SOFITEL QUEENSTOWN

THE LODGE AT KAURI CLIFFS

TRAVEL DATES OCTOBER 21 ST - 30 TH , 2023

DURATION 10 DAYS

REMAINING AVAILABILITY 5 ROOMS

desi@premierafrica.com +1 866 598 8484

Contact Desi Geldenhuys from Premier Africa for more information or to reserve your place

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DINING

RESERVATIONS AT THE CLUB

Log on to members.fhgc.com to make dining reservations & register for events, or call the Club

at the Meadow Sports Park Saturday, October 8 2 - 5pm

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

Fall has arrived and so has our annual Fall Festival!

Join us at the Meadow Sports park for a variety of activities, and fall themed treats and snacks.

We will have live music from the Michael Land Band.

at the Meadow Friday, October 7 • 5 - 8pm

Beer and wine available for purchase.

Join us as we host a celebration of autumnal food, a variety of German beer, and colorful music all night long!

RESERVE

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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TICKET DISPUTES

If you are emailed an erroneous ticket receipt from Food & Beverage, the easiest way to rectify it quickly is to simply reply to the email. The ticket will then go to the manager in that area. The manager will then be able to make the correction within the same day.

SAVE THE DATE

You can always reply to the emailed ticket at a later date and the manager will still be able to look the ticket up but we may have to adjust your account depending upon the time frame of the receipt. If you do not notice the erroneous charge till you receive your monthly statement, you can contact the administration office and they will create a ticket dispute that we will then investigate.

Thanksgiving Dinner Pick-Up It’s time to start talking Turkey!

Allow Forest Highlands to prepare a full traditional Thanksgiving Dinner while you enjoy time with your family. Pick-ups will occur every 15 minutes at the Canyon Clubhouse on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th.

Mark Thomas, Director of Food & Beverage mthomas@fhgc.com

Please call the Canyon Clubhouse before November 18th to reserve your Thanksgiving feast. 928.525.1100. Deadline to order: November 18th.

Dining reservations can ONLY be made one week in advance. This gives everyone the same opportunity to make a reservation each week and prevents someone from creating season long reservations.

CANCELLATION POLICY

The Canyon will be closed for dinner on Saturday, October 1st due to a member wedding. The Meadow will remain open. Please continue to make dinner reservations!

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SAVE THE DATE

New Years Eve December 31st

New Year's Eve Soirée in the Canyon Clubroom

Friday, December 31 • 9PM - 1AM It's a PARTY to ring in the New Year!

Canyon Canyon Dining Room New Year’s Eve Dinner 6:30 -9:30pm

Meadow Meadow Dining Room Dinner & New Year’s Specials 5 - 9pm

HAVING A PARTY?

FOREST HIGHLANDS DINING OPTIONAL GRATUITY POLICY

There are no service charge fees on food and beverage purchases in any of our food outlets. The service staff is paid a sufficient hourly rate that does not require being supplement by additional gratuities. 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."

HIRE THE FOREST HIGHLANDS FOOD TRUCK FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY!

Available Thursdays - Sundays and will travel to your home, the putting course, or to one of our beautiful parks to provide food for your event.

Choose from a variety of menus including “The Red Sox Lobsta Shack” and “The Big Apple Sandwiches” as well as our current offerings. The food truck is available for a two hour rental for a $300, fee and a food and beverage minimum of $700.

CAll the Catering Department to book your date: 928-525-5227.

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

It has to be an exact match!

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CANYON MENUS

MEADOW MENUS

CANYON DINING HOURS • OCTOBER 1-9 MONDAY TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

SATURDAY SUNDAY

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

Stonehouse 10am - 4pm

Lunch 11am - 3pm

Dinner 5 - 8:30pm

Last Canyon dinner; Sunday, October 9

Lunch will only be offered Fridays – Sundays after October 9th

MEADOW DINING HOURS • OCTOBER 1-9 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

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GOLF

2022 Highlander

RESULTS

The final round of the 2022 Highlander was contested at both golf courses, and what a day it was! We saw fantastic golf all week!

Congratulations to our overall champions, Tim Lanier & Jeff Goettsche!

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GOLF

Brief Cap Patrol Member Introduction Video (4 minutes)

CAP PATROL

Dear Forest Highlands’ Member,

APP BENEFITS

The primary duty of the Handicap Committee is to "enhance the enjoyment of the game of golf and to give as many players as possible the opportunity to… compete, or play a casual round, with anyone else on a fair and equal basis."Toward that end we have partnered with Cap Patrol to perform peer review of all of our members. Cap Patrol has become a tool used across the industry to aid Handicap Committees in managing this often-challenging responsibility. The Cap Patrol system uses a proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration many factors including: • A players’ potential or ability in recent play and tournament rounds • Variance in home vs. away performance

Cap Patrol is free. You’ll only need to download the app and have your GHIN number to get started.

Benefits to members: • An easier way to keep track of your current play and how you have played in the past. • Built in games for you and fellow members. See how others have been playing recently and set up the most competitive teams, odds and more. • Track and compare your play at home, away, in tournaments and more. • With features like ‘Hot Index’, ‘Last 3’ and ‘Clutch %’, it adds a fun, social component to your golfing.

• Disparity in casual vs. competitive scores reported • Placement in club sponsored tournaments/events

Cap Patrol works with hundreds of clubs, monitoring hundreds of thousands of golfers spanning millions of rounds and utilizes this intelligence to promote integrity in the game of golf. Cap Patrol provides our staff and Handicap Committee with objective data to manage an issue that can affect the culture of a club if unaddressed. Cap Patrol also has been able to harness all the data to create a fun and interesting FREE APP for all members. The app is customized for Forest Highlands Golf Club. You can download the Cap Patrol App by searching for “Cap Patrol” at the App store on your device. You will need your GHIN number and a valid email address to log in. I would encourage you to download the app, as many members have commented on the value they have experienced with the features and benefits contained in the app. As a valued member we are constantly looking to ways to enrich your experience with Forest Highlands Golf Club and our partnership with Cap Patrol is very helpful toward that end.

GET IT ON

Should you have any questions or comments regarding Cap Patrol please direct them to our Handicap Committee handicap@fhgc.com.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration of this matter.

Best Regards, Handicap Committee

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RECREATION *All programs subject to change or cancellation*

Call the Recreation Department at (928) 525-9792

HOURS OF OPERATION

Family Recreation Center Sunday - Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday & Saturday 9am - 9pm

The Recreation Department & Concierge Office hours will be changed on the following days:

Monday, October 31st CLOSED Christmas Eve & Christmas Day CLOSED

Pinecone Kids Center Sunday - Thursday 9am-5pm

Friday CLOSED FOR PROGRAMMING Saturday CLOSED FOR PROGRAMMING

Thanksgiving Day 9am-2pm

KID/TEEN & TWEEN PROGRAMMING T.G.I.F. Friday Nights Spring, Fall, and Winter 6 - 9pm During Season; 5 - 8pm During Off Season Pinecone Kid’s Center Price: $35/kid Ages 4 and up! 2-3 with CIT Thank goodness it’s Friday, because that means Friday FUN! Come join us every Friday night Fall through Spring for a hike, craft, dinner, and movie! Dinner included.

Kids Party in the Pines Saturday Night Year Round 5 - 8pm During Off Season Pinecone Kid’s Center Price: $35/kid Ages 4 and up! 2-3 with CIT

Fall Camp Saturdays through November 26 10am - 3pm Pinecone Kid’s Center Price: See Kid’s Camp for price details Ages 4 and up! 2-3 with CIT The leaves are changing and so are we! Camp will now be on Saturday’s through the fall season, come join us for fall themed crafts and outdoor play time (weather permitting!)

Every Saturday night is a party at the Pinecone Kid’s Center with unique themed activities, crafts, and a movie! Dinner included.

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RECREATION

Adult & Family FAMILY EVENT! ALL AGES WELCOME!

Senior Dance Class October, 26 & 27 5 - 8pm

Aspen Rec Room Price: $35/night

Bring your dancing shoes and show off your moves for a two-night event that will knock your socks off! Learn how to groove with purpose in this staff taught dance class! Halloween Family Drive-in Movie FREE Saturday, October 29 5 - 9pm Meadow Parking Lot Calling all Halloween lovers! Join us for one of the greatest Halloween movies, Coraline! The movie will be shown in the Meadow Parking Lot. Bring chairs and blankets to stay warm and cozy. Check in begins at 5:00pm and the movie starts at 5:30pm. The Recreation staff will have soda, warm drinks, popcorn & candy available for purchase.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt Saturday, October 15 10am - 6pm Property-Wide Price: $50/Basket Trick or Treating but with a twist! The Recreation Department will be setting up a property-wide scavenger hunt. Participants will pick up their first clue and their Halloween basket at the Pinecone Kid’s Center, then each clue will lead participants to a new Halloween candy, prize, or craft! Families can start at any time of the day but prizes will be picked up from their locations at 6pm. Dress up in your costumes & the most creative costume will win a prize! Halloween Party & Boo-ffet Saturday, October 22 6 - 8:30pm Family Recreation Center Theme: Hocus Pocus Calling all witches and warlocks! Join us for an evening of pumpkin carving, crafts, a classic family Halloween movie, and more! It’s bound to be a spooky experience you won’t soon forget! Wear your best costume to be entered to win the annual costume contest!

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RECREATION

CONCIERGE SERVICES

Meadow Pool Open 6am - 8pm

Daily • 9am - 5pm

Lap Swim

6 - 8:45am

For a detailed description of service and prices see the flyer

FLYER

Splash Dance/ Water Aerobics

8:45 - 9:45am

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

Open Swim

10am - 8pm

Closed

8pm

*Open weather & attendance permitting Canyon Pool

• House Cleaning Service • Dog Walking/Pet Sitting

JACUZZI HOURS OF OPERATION Pool Guest Fees Use of both pools is FREE to members and guests! All guests MUST be accompanied by a Member.

SCHEDULE SERVICE!

8am - 8pm DAILY

Towels are located in the Pool Host Stand. Dispose of used towels at “Dirty Towel Bins” located at the Pool Deck entrance & exit. Pets are not allowed on the Pool Deck, except if they are leashed at the temporary dog parking zone available at the Peaks Café (Recreation Center) from 7 – 9am if picking up coffee or breakfast to go.

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.

LAST CALL FOR FALL YARDWORKS! Get your pine needles cleared before Winter! Complete a Yardwork request online or call us at 928-525-9792

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RECREATION

Call the Recreation Department at (928) 525-9792 today to confirm your spot, spots fill up quickly! 2022-2023 SNOW REMOVAL

Option #2: Email List OPTION #2: EMAIL LIST

Option #1: Priority List OPTION #1: PRIORITY LIST

Interested in Snow Removal but do not want to be on our Priority List? Call us to be on our Email List! Our email list will consist of the first 30 people that reserve a spot. We will email you when a storm is coming, and give you the chance to schedule an appointment that will be available after we have completed our Priority List. This list will not guarantee an appointment at the time requested. Cost: $75/hour with an hour minimum every time we clear your driveway. Example of Email List: 1. Recreation Department looks at size and duration of storm 2. Recreation Department sends an email with all of the above information, and our available appointments 3. Member responds saying that they would like Snow Removal at this time, or that they would NOT like Snow Removal at this time 4. Recreation Department books an appointment for Member based on availability after Priority list has been completed

Our priority list will consist of the first 40 people that reserve a spot. Members on the Priority List are given the earliest snow removal availability! You won’t have to worry about scheduling every time it snows, we take care of the scheduling for you! Cost: $1,400 for the whole winter (November 1-April 1). We will charge the first $700 in November and the second $700 in January. If a Member chooses to sign up for the Priority List, an agreement with more details will be emailed and must be signed before we reserve your spot on the list.

Option #4: Path List OPTION #4: PATH LIST

Option #3: One Time Service OPTION #3: ONE TIME SERVICE

If you would like a path to your front door cleared for a Security House watch, it will be $35/hour with a one-hour minimum.

You will have the opportunity to schedule on a one-time basis, but we will not be accepting emergency calls. Snow Removal service will be by appointment only, and you will not be guaranteed a spot by the time requested. $85/hour with an hour minimum every time we clear your driveway.

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FITNESS AND SPA FITNESS

GROUP FITNESS

SPECIAL EVENT

FLEX ROOM SCHEDULE OCTOBER 1 – 16 FLEX ROOM SCHEDULE OCTOBER 17 – 31 OUTDOORS SCHEDULE OCTOBER 1 – 16 OUTDOORS SCHEDULE OCTOBER 17-31

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 9:30am Sign in / Race Starts Promptly at 10am Meadow Sports Park THANKSGIVING TURKEY TROT FAMILY FUN RUN 2K

Meet us at the Sports Park for our first ever Turkey Trot! Walk or run 2 miles around a section of the Meadow Loop with family and friends. Important: Must sign up online by November 14th. Minimum of 20 participants or the event will be canceled.

Please be sure to always check the location of your class and be sure to register online for all classes and cancel within 24 hours when possible. Classes with 0 sign ups will be canceled by 5pm the night before. You can also sign up for text messages for Fitness and Spa updates, by texting fhgcfitness to 40691.

2022 PACKAGE POLICY REMINDER All packages must be used by December 31st, 2022 or they will expire.

PERSONAL TRAINING Whether your goal is general health, injury rehabilitation, weight loss, flexibility, or strength gains, we are here to guide you in

reaching your goals safely and effectively.

Contact Bianca Langrick for inquiries: blangrick@fhgc.com or call 928-525-5223

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Spa SERVICES

FITNESS AND SPA

HIKING CLUB If you haven’t explored the trails with our hiking club yet, this is your last chance for the season! October is such a beautiful time of year in Flagstaff and Sedona, so we have hikes planned in both areas. It’s time to get out and enjoy the cooler weather and see the leaves changing color. See below for descriptions of the hikes we have planned this month, and make sure you sign up on members.fhgc.com

AVAILABLE DAILY!

FORETEES

SPA MENU

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Sedona Hike, West Fork with Molly.

Book a session in one of our spa treatment rooms, or in the comfort of your home, by calling the Recreation Center, or you can login to your Foretees account and click on “Book a Spa Treatment”. We require a minimum 24 hours advance notice for bookings and cancellations. As a courtesy to other members and our spa staff, we kindly request that you cancel appointments if you are not feeling well. Please stay home if you are sick, and let’s all do our part to keep everyone healthy!

Image from the Red Mountain Hike with Molly. An easy but beautiful trail near the Nordic Center.

OCTOBER 9 PERSONAL VEHICLE

OCTOBER 9 SHUTTLE

Trekking up Oak Creek’s West Fork offers one of the best hiking experiences in Sedona, an area already known as a hiker’s paradise. Semi-shaded by trees and towering canyon walls, you can expect to see some pretty fall colors on this 6.5-mile, moderately challenging out and back trail. It takes an average of 2.5 hours to complete. Note there are a few stream crossings, so please wear water resistant, sturdy footwear! We recommend signing up for the shuttle option as parking is limited at the trailhead, and there is a fee for the Red Rock pass. Meet in front of the Meadow Family Recreation Center at 8:15am. The shuttle will depart at 8:30am. If you are driving your own vehicle, you may follow the shuttle to the trail.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

Fall color/photo hike with Les Cherow

OCTOBER 23 PERSONAL VEHICLE

Please note that we are unable to offer facials in the Spa at this time, due to staffing limitations. We

We will hike both ‘arms’ of the Aspen Loop Trail from Arizona Snowbowl. Easy 2 mile hike with loads of photo opportunities. The Aspens should be beautiful! Meet in front of the barn doors at the Meadow Family Recreation Center at 8:30 A.M. There is no shuttle option available as this hike is led by a member, but carpooling is an option.

apologize for the inconvenience and hope to be able to hire somebody soon to fill this position.

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RACQUET SPORTS TENNIS

Nicole Chambers, USPTA Elite Professional, IPTPA Pickleball Professional Director of Racquet Sports. Voted Top 10 Best Coach by The Tennis Channel 2021

We have suspended drop-in and weekly clinics for the season. If you would like help arranging a game, please contact Nicole Chambers (928) 525-5225 nchambers@fhgc.com

Dear Members,

Octoberfest Mixer Saturday, October 8 • 11am - 2pm Register by October 1 Cost: $35 members/$45 guests Join us for a fun late morning of doubles and mixed doubles. You do not need to sign up as a team. Each entrant will receive a number. You will rotate throughout the morning, playing with a different partner. All games won will be accumulated and we will award a prize for the first place, second place and a lucky draw winner. Octoberfest lunch and beer following play. ALL levels welcome!

As we go into our last month of programming, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank ALL of you for the patience and understanding that went into us sharing the tennis facility with pickleball for the past several years. You were ALL gracious as we made room to support pickleball, and you were kind and supportive of the role the team and I had to play in managing both sports at one facility. Though we will have to start 2023 sharing the courts again, the latter part of the season will see us return to a tennis facility. Your reward will be the new expansion to our Pro Shop which will provide you, your family and guests with space to unwind after a game, host a tennis party and more! We had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend with beautiful weather and lots and lots of tennis. Thank you to everyone who participated. We have also had several ladies teams join us on the weekends where we enjoy clinics, round robin play and the after party. Thank you all for supporting our programming and staff this season and here’s to having a fabulous last month in the Pines. Please look out for our year end Survey where you will have the chance to share your thoughts from the 2022 season and certainly make suggestions for 2023.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

ELITE/HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:45pm

Sincerely, Nicole Chambers Director of Racquet Sports, USPTA/IPTPA Professional

PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR THE TENNIS DEPARTMENT SURVEY THAT WILL BE GOING OUT VIA EMAIL THE FIRST WEEK IN OCTOBER. WE VALUE YOUR INSIGHT AND RELY ON YOUR OPINIONS TO CREATE OUR FUTURE CALDENDAR OF EVENTS.

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RACQUET SPORTS TENNIS

The Annual Ladies Member Guest took place September 23-25. Congratulations to all who competed especially our Runner-Up Team Captained by Katy Foster and our Champions, Captained by Amanda McCarthy. Team McCarthy had a near perfect score winning with 98 games out of a possible 100!

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PICKLEBALL

PINE PICKLE LEAGUE FHGC vs Flag Ranch

Dear Members,

What a wonderful summer we have had on the courts with the added excitement of the new facility to come in 2023! Our participation increased by 24% with the largest growth in private pickleball court bookings by families and friends. Labor Day weekend was a hit as we filled the courts for open play and the Labor Day Social on Sunday, September 4th. We finished our first ever Interclub Pickleball League against Continental and Flagstaff Ranch on Sunday, September 18th hosting the final gathering at our courts. Thank you to all those that volunteered their time to help with court preparations as we turned a tennis facility into a pickleball facility for these league days. We will be moving our OPEN PLAY times later to accommodate the early morning chill. Please be sure to watch out for the season ending survey where you will get a chance to share with us your thoughts and ideas.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

OPEN PLAY All levels welcome.

Please register via the calendar so that our members know that there will be people playing.

Tuesdays & Fridays 9 – 11am

Sundays 9 – 11am

Sincerely, Nicole Chambers Director of Racquet Sports, USPTA/IPTPA Professional

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