INTHE PINES VOLUME 29 - ISSUE 3 APRIL 2022
THE FOREST HIGHLANDS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
Leadership Club News
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Golf
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Racquet Security
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Recreation Fitness/Spa
Dining
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Realty
use of double tees and shotgun starts on peak season weekends. At their meeting held this past Monday, March 28 the decision was made to postpone the implementation of double tee and shotgun starts to permit the newly formed Golf Committee to review and discuss their use. The Golf Committee will meet in earlyApril to provide adequate time for any required adjustments that may need to be made to the operations prior to implementation. Indications are however, that the shotgun plan at the Canyon will be for emergencies only, and the need for dual start at the Meadow will be monitored by the golf shop. Updates will be provided to the membership by email. The Association Rules, Information and Fees for 2022 were approved by the Board at the March 28 meeting and are available on the Member Website. Rule additions and changes were made to the following areas: Introduction; 2.2 Communications (new); 2.3 Social Media (new); 2.9 Attire (reformatted); 2.11 Design and Landscaping Review Process (update); 2.33 Holiday Decorations (new); 3.5 Vehicles; 3.6 Alternative Vehicles; 3.7 Speed Limits; 3.10 Alarm Monitoring; 4.4 Reservations and Cancellations; 5.2 Guest Play; 5.16 Immediate Family Guest Rate; 5.20 Advanced Tee Time Program (new); 6.2 Recreation Facility Guest Use; 6.9 Tennis and Pickleball; 6.15 Fitness Center; 6.17 Common Areas; and 7.2 Security Charges. New Rules and changes within an existing Rule are noted with yellow highlighting to make them easy to find. Over the next several issues of the newsletter, we will highlight some of the specific Rule changes. THANK YOU COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS! We had a record number of members submit volunteer forms to serve on our committees for 2022. Due to the tremendous response, we were not able to add everyone who volunteered to a committee. Member input and feedback is critical to the success of our operations and our future so if you were not selected to serve, we hope you will always feel welcome to participate in board and member meetings, surveys and other means of member communication so we can continue in our pursuit of constant improvement. VIEW COMMITTEES
LEADERSHIP
Mike Cahill, Board President Patty As brook, General Manager / COO The hot topic of discussion this past month was the change to weekend tee times as announced in the March Voice on page 10. We received several inquiries over the past month regarding the rationale for the changes and we heard from a number of members who were opposed as well as those who saw it as a positive change. Regardless of position, it is important to understand that any changes made to the golf operation are not done lightly or arbitrarily. A great deal of thought, planning and collaboration is done between the leadership team, especially when something as significant as double tee or shotgun starts are proposed, to ensure that all departments have enough time to work out how each operation might need to adjust to ensure successful implementation and maintain positive member experiences. Course access and tee time availability on the weekends has been an ongoing issue the past 2 summers at FH and across the golf industry. It seemed to be especially problematic last summer as Matt Bailey & I heard from both newer and long-time members that it was a particular area of frustration for many. It came up again in the recent member survey as course access/tee time availability was the lowest rated item in the golf operation section and there were numerous comments regarding how difficult it is to get tee times, especially on the weekends. Based on the feedback we had received and the number of times the issue came up, it appeared that there was a significant number of members who were unhappy with the current system. The leadership team strives to address issues that are brought to our attention with the ultimate goal of doing what is in the best interest of the majority of members. It was felt the decision to use double tees and shotgun starts was a feasible solution to address the tee time availability issue. After evaluating the feedback received and in consideration of the lifting of global pandemic travel restrictions, the Board felt it was important to take another look at the
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LEADERSHIP
ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING
Saturday, May 28 • 3pm Clubroom at the Canyon Clubhouse and via live stream.
and are far enough away from homes to mitigate noise disruption.
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 President along with a Q&A opportunity at the end of the meeting. As mentioned in previous newsletters a number of projects were approved as part of the 2022 Capital Budget. These projects were discussed at length at the recent Board meeting. Due to the number of projects that have been approved and the timing of the projects all potentially beginning construction this fall/winter it was recommended that a General Contractor be selected to assist in the construction oversight process. We are eager to begin these facility enhancements and provide refreshed, improved and expanded amenities to the members. The final topic of discussion at the board meeting was the upcoming member vote for the replat of the sales office tract and the required CC&R amendment. As a quick reminder for our long-time members and for any of our newer members, the Director of Recreation and the Director of Racquet Sports first looked into adding Pickleball courts to the community in 2013. Each year as Pickleball continued to grow in popularity, we included the court project into our annual capital budget as well as the Five Year budget projection. We attempted to find the best approach to see how we could add courts to the community. Several locations have been discussed over the past 9 years including: (1) the Drew Annan Sports Park on Len Huck (where the volleyball court is currently positioned), (2) the area where the existing Dog Park is located off Andrew Douglass, (3) adjacent to the existing Tennis Courts 3 & 4 near Canyon Hole #7 green, (4) adjacent to the Canyon Maintenance Shop off Griffiths Spring, and (5) the Sales Office tract. These are the only locations within the community that could support the space requirements
In 2021 the Association hired The WLB Group to perform a site selection feasiblity study based on a series of criteria to determine the best location. Based on the analysis and recommendations in the report the Board unanimously decided to pursue the option of locating a dedicated pickleball facility at the current Sales Office location. The biggest challenge to turn this option into reality is the change to the current tract declaration which requires two- thirds approval by the entire membership. This past Monday, the board approved the new tract declaration wording for the plat and established a vote timeline of May 1 – June 1. Over the next 30 days,watch for emails providing additional information on the importance of casting your ballot and answering questions we have received regarding the necessity of the amendment to permit adding this highly desirable outdoor recreation amenity to our community. We are now only 28 days away from Opening Day and based on early indications we are expecting another busy summer. Our Easter Brunch on April 17 received a record 170+ reservations within the first 24 hours. Registration for many of our big summer events opens throughout the month of April. We anticipate the most popular events to sell out quickly so please be sure to watch for the official registration openings. Registration for Swingfest and the Couples Invitational begins today, April 1 and can be made through ForeTees or by calling the Golf Shop. Registration for dining special events such as monthly Wine Dinners, Holiday BBQ’s and The Taste of Forest Highlands generally open 30 days prior to the event and are made on the member website Event Calendar. Mark your calendar now to register for the Wine Dinner on May 19 (opens April 19) and the Taste of FH on June 11 (opens April 29).
I look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Patricia Ashbrook General Manager/COO
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CLUB NEWS
MEMBERSHIP SURVEY REPORT #3 Click here
MEMBER SURVEY GOLF SECTION We are continuing with our initiative to share highlights from the Member Survey in the monthly VIP. This month we are featuring excerpts from Section 3 on the Golf 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, 510 individuals completed the questions in this section and 194 provided written comments.
Rounds of Golf – Of the 510 survey respondents in this section, 72% (367 members) play 25 rounds of golf or less on the Meadow and 74% (377) play 25 rounds or less on the Canyon. Twenty-five rounds averages out to less than 1 round per week per course. Approximately 45 members (9%) play more than 40 rounds per year on either course. SatisfactionwithGolf Facilities - Members are well satisfied withmost aspects of the golf facilities at both locations. Ninety-eight percent of respondents are satisfied with the overall condition of the Meadow Course and 97% are
Canyon Course
Rounds of Golf Played Meadow Course
None
15% 15%
1 to 12
30% 31%
13 to 25
27% 28%
26 to 40
19% 18%
More than 40
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8%
satisfied with the overall condition of the Canyon Course. Other areas of high member satisfaction include the condition of the ponds/water features on both courses, the Pro Shops (size and appearance), the practice facilities, the Meadow Course sand/short game practice facilities, the course restrooms (availability and condition) and the course snackbars (availability and condition). The lowest rated areas were course access/tee time availability with 31% to 33% dissatisfied and the sand/short game practice facilities at the Canyon Course (24% dissatisfied). Satisfaction with Golf Operations – Members are well satisfied with most aspects of golf operations. The only elevated dissatisfaction percentage is 17% for pace of play enforcement. However, as shown in the chart, pace of play enforcement typically receives a lower satisfaction rating at private clubs, and the 3.6 rating is slightly above the private club industry benchmark of 3.5.
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 Golf. The May VIP will feature the in-depth results related to the survey questions included in Section 4 Dining Operation. Speaking of surveys, we are re-launching the Member Insight quick survey that will be automatically emailed to you after visiting the club. The survey will be randomly generated so you will not receive a survey each time you visit, and it will be a single question to gauge your satisfaction with your most recent visit. If a response is less than stellar the appropriate staff member will be alerted for immediate follow up. We love to knowwhen we do something right, but we also need to know when we have not met your expectations so we can improve.
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CLUB NEWS
Forest Highlands
SHOOTOUT
Hosted by the Forest Highlands Youth Leadership Board
Save The Date! June 17, 2022 Canyon Driving Range Festivities begin at 5:00 PM
Come watch your favorite Forest Highlands gun slingers as they face off in this one-of-a-kind closest to the pin style event. It’s time to find out who really is Best of the Best!
All funds raised go to Northern Arizona Adaptive Sports Association.
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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!
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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
April 11 and 25 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/
DESIGN REVIEW DRC UPDATE
SUBMIT APPLICATION
Instructions on how to place an Ad may be found by clicking the button below
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.
HOW TO POST AN AD
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
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NEW RULES APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON MARCH 28, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1 2.2 Communications
CLUB NEWS
Members must adhere to the following requirements when sending emails and other communications that may impact the Club, discuss Club matters, or relate to Club Members or staff. • Members must at all times communicate in a responsible and courteous manner. • Members may not distribute, redistribute, or publicly display emails that inflict damage to the Club’s reputation. • Members may not use the Club’s Membership Roster for any reason other than social communication with other Members (i.e. , to arrange a match, game, or social event). Please refer to Rule 2.14 Solicitation for additional information. • Members may not send “mass emails” to individuals that are not pre- existing social friends. • Members’ communications are subject to the Bylaws and these Rules and improper communications may result in disciplinary action. 2.3 Social Media Members must adhere to the following requirements when using social media that may impact the Club, discuss Club matters, or relate to Club Members or staff. For purposes of these Rules, social media includes but is not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Nextdoor, LinkedIn, blogs, or any other online forums (“Social Media”). • Members must at all times use Social Media in a responsible and courteous manner. • Members may not use Social Media to display, or knowingly allow to be displayed, anything improper or likely to endanger the welfare, safety, harmony, or good reputation of the Club, its members, or its employees. • Members may not use Social Media to display, or knowingly allow to be displayed, any information that could be considered confidential Club information, including but not limited to Club policies or communications. • Members’ use of Social Media is subject to the Bylaws and these Rules and improper use of Social Media may result in disciplinary action. • Members are responsible for all content they post, including obtaining consent of individuals appearing in photographs, and the Club is not responsible for any Member’s content.
Introducing. . . the NEW Forest Highlands Podcast! Available for listening at:
Also available on the members.fhgc.com website
We are excited to announce that we will now offer the Forest Highlands Food Truck to our members for private events!
Food Truck News!
Available 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.
MENU
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MEADOW: 952-525-5205 CANYON: 928-525-1100
DINING
CANYON OPENING WEEKEND Hours of Operation April 29 - May 1, Friday - Sunday
Easter Brunch Join us for the best Easter Brunch that'll have everyone hopping over to the Meadow for our eggstraordinary signature Easter Brunch!
APRIL 17 • 10AM - 2PM
Hole 1 Cafe
8am - 5pm 11am - 3pm 5 - 8:30pm
We will have a special appearance by the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids!
Lunch Dinner
Reservations 928-525-5205
REGISTER
SAVE THE DATES EVENT SIGN UP DATES
S P E C I AL EVENT REG I S TRAT I ONS
Sunday, May 8 • 10am - 2pm • Canyon Mother’s Day Brunch Registration open April 8 Thursday, May 19 • 5pm • Canyon Clubhouse Penfolds Wine Diner Registration open Tuesday, April 19, at 8:30am Sunday, May 29 • 4 - 7pm • Canyon Clubhouse Memorial BBQ Registration open April 29
Registration for the majority of our events will open on Friday, April 29th. Registration for Wine Dinners and Chef Eddie’s Cooking Classes will be available 30 days prior to the event date.
To stay current on dining and event details, sign up for dining text alerts. 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!
KASSIDY'S KAFÉ Saturday, April 16 • 8 - 10am Meadow Clubhouse Pre-order your bagels by 4pm, Thursday, April 14
CALL 928.525.1100 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER
MENU
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DINING
BRUNCH Every Sunday at the Meadow 9am - 2pm
REGULAR WI NT ER D I N I NG HOURS AT THE MEADOW C LUBHOUS E DINE-IN SERVICE AVAILABLE Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Sunday Brunch is totally our jam at the Meadow!
Mimosey on over for Bottomless Mimosas or $5 Bloody Marys!
DINNER MENU
BRUNCH MENU
Friday Dinner*
5pm - 8pm
Saturday Brunch Dinner*
11am - 3pm 5pm - 8pm
Sunday Brunch
9am - 2pm
*Burger and Pizza Takeout menus
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.
TO OPT IN, TEXT “ DINING ” TO 40691 Ensure that your text doesn’t auto-correct to put a space between the letters.
CANCELLATION POLICY
It has to be an exact match!
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GOLF
Registration Opens April 1st for the following events:
Registration opens May 1st for the following events:
May 18 Men’s Guest Day at Canyon
June 2 Friday Night Skins Game Ladies Opening Day
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 18 Men’s Guest Day at Meadow
June 15, July 17, August 17 & September 11 ( Multiple Dates) Couples Nine & Dine June 18, July 16 & August 13 ( Multiple Dates) Putting Club
May 19 Ladies’ Guest Day at Canyon
Season Long beginning May 30 Men’s, Ladies’ and Men’s Team Match Play
June 24 – 26 Member Member
June 8 - 10 Couple’s Invitational
July 22 Parent Child Tournament
Register on Foretees or through the members.fhgc.com website.
July 11 - 14 Ladies’ Swingfest (Member Guest)
July 23 Parent Child Putting Tournament
August 15 Denise Martinez Pro-Am
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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GOLF
COUPLES INVITATIONAL INFORMATION
LADIES SWINGFEST INFORMATION
WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 8 - 10
MONDAY - THURSDAY, JULY 11 -14
Wednesday – (Practice Round) Tee times may be made two weeks in advance at either course. Practice round tee times may begin starting at 10am - for tournament participants only. Cocktail party at the Meadow clubhouse from 5-7pm with pari mutuel wagering.
SIGN-UP DEADLINE: Wednesday, July 6
ELIGIBILITY: Member must have an established Forest Highlands handicap. Children under the membership (24 years of age and under) are not eligible to compete. Amateurs only. Guests must have a World Handicap System handicap in order to compete. Other handicap program handicaps will not be accepted.
Thursday – 9am shotgun at the Meadow Course
Friday – 9am shotgun at the Canyon Course
FORMAT : Five 9-hole Matches (Better Ball)
SIGN-UP DEADLINE: Friday, June 3
FIELD : 132 Players (66 teams)
FORMAT Thursday – Four Person Step-Aside Scramble Must use each player’s drive a minimum of three times.
ENTRY FEE: $880 per team. Entry into this event includes the practice round (can be scheduled up to two weeks in advance for no charge), opening dinner party, evening cocktail party during the shopping experience, 45 holes of tournament golf, cart fees, breakfast buffet and lunch on Wednesday, breakfast and awards luncheon on Thursday. Half of the entry fee will be charged one month prior to the start of the event. Members who cancel but are able to fill their spot with another team will be refunded. HANDICAPS July 1, 2022 handicap will be used. There is a maximum 10-stroke differential for this event. Handicaps will be at 90%, as recommended by the U.S.G.A. for this format. The course handicap of all four players in each match is reduced by the course handicap of the player with the lowest handicap, who then plays from scratch. All handicaps must be with the World Handicap System. If your partner does not have a handicap through the World Handicap System they will play to a 0 handicap.
Friday – Jack and Jill In this format two competitors play as partners, each playing their own ball. Partners are determined by male members playing with their male guest while female members play with their female guest. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole. The scores of each two-person partnership will be added together to get the team score.
FIELD : 120 Players (30 Teams).
ENTRY FEE: $1350 per Team. Entry includes one practice round, two 18- hole rounds of competitive golf, cart fees, all food and beverage, and prizes. HANDICAPS Scramble format will be 15% of the combined team handicap. Jack & Jill format will be 85% of course handicap (Friday's round will be posted by the Golf Shop as Competition Scores). All handicaps must be with the World Handicap System. If your partner does not have a handicap through the World Handicap System they will play to a 0 handicap.
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GOLF
NEW RULE APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON MARCH 28, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1
5.20 Advanced Tee Time Program
Every Membership account will have 2 Advance Tee Time requests which can be made throughout the 2022 golf season. The ATT program allows members to request a Friday, Saturday or Sunday tee time up to 14 days in advance, by email rather than Foretees. The Pro Shop will reserve 10 tee times per day for this program, (5 at Canyon, 5 at Meadow) Friday 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm. Requests can only be made via email to: golf@fhgc.com beginning at 7am sharp, 14 days or less in advance of the requested tee time. The request must list all names and identify status of each player, which course and must include AT LEAST ONE GUEST'S NAME. If more requests are received than available ATTs, a waitlist will be created using the email timestamp. If ATTs remain available at the 7day mark, they will be opened to the entire membership on Foretees. Once an ATT is reserved, it may be cancelled up to 7 days before the date of play and released to the waitlist/Foretees system and be used again at another time. If the ATT is cancelled or guest names are replaced with members between 1 and 7 days, the ATT is considered used. On the day of play any changes from Guest to member will result in the member being charged an Unaccompanied Guest Fee of $300 per player changed. This should keep the ATT requests limited to those who deem it especially important.
MEN’S HIGHLANDER LOTTERY AND WAITLIST SYSTEM
Men’s Highlander (Member-Guest) lottery registration begins June 1st and will run through June 7th. T he lottery will be held on June 8th at 12 pm.
Members that entered the lottery for the 2020 Highlander event that were on the wait list and did not play in the 2021 Highlander, have an automatic spot into the event. The remaining number of spots, after the waitlist participants, will be drawn from those that have entered the 2022 lottery.
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GOLF
Top 50 Operation 36 Coach Golf Digest Best in State Teacher Golf Digest Best Young Teacher Top 50 US Kids Golf Coach
Justin Klemballa, PGA Director of Golf Instruction
SEMESTER 1 (Registration will open May 1)
JUNE
JULY
The Forest Highlands Operation 36 Academy is for Couples, Men, Women, Juniors (ages 7 and up), & Future 36ers (ages 4 to 6). Classes for Adults that include ladies, couples, and gentlemen will be on Tuesdays or Saturdays, and for Juniors (Ages 7 & Up) & Future 36ers (Ages 4 to 6) on Sundays. We use the Operation 36® framework to structure the program. It consists of Coaching, Playing, and Training programs and is designed to teach golfers to play the game from a hole- out perspective. Golfers will learn the game in a weekly group class where our coaches will progress students through the 10 level Operation 36 curriculum. Golfers will also participate in a twice-amonth 9-hole event we call "Socials" where they will challenge themselves to shoot 36 or better for 9 holes starting from 25 yards from the green. PRICING $360 for 2 months or $215 for 1 month. $50 (once a year) registration fee. Each month includes 4 classes and 2 (9) hole events.
7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 9am (Short Game) 11am (Full Swing) 9 HOLE EVENTS* 7th - Meadow 28th - Canyon 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 9am (Short Game) 10am (Full Swing) 9 HOLE EVENTS* 4th - Meadow 11th - Meadow
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 9am (Short Game) 11am (Full Swing) 9 HOLE EVENTS* 19th - Meadow 26th - Meadow 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 9am (Short Game) 10am (Full Swing) 9 HOLE EVENTS* 23rd - Meadow 30th - Meadow
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 10am (Juniors - 7+ yrs) 11am (Future 36ers 4-6 yrs)
10th, 17th, 24th, 31st 10am (Juniors (7+ yrs) 11am (Future 36ers 4-6 yrs)
9 HOLE EVENTS* 4th - Meadow 11th - Meadow
9 HOLE EVENTS* 23rd - Meadow 30th - Meadow
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RECREATION *All programs subject to change or cancellation*
Shuttles to Snowbowl Weekends through April $40/hour plus $0.75/mile Time determined by reservations/ availability Meet at the Meadow Clubhouse The Winter Season continues! Take the hassle out of travelling up the mountain and let us do the driving. Shuttles must be requested at least 72 hours in advance to ensure availability. Shuttles limited daily!
Spring Camp Saturdays (March - May) 10am - 3pm Pinecone Kid’s Center Ages 4 and up! 2-3 with CIT See Kid’s Camp for price details We do crafts, play games, visit the parks on property, and sometimes go on field trips. While we still have snow, wear your winter gear in case we hit the sledding hills. Lunch & snacks are provided. Saturday Night Fever Saturday Nights Year Round 6pm-9pm During Season; 5pm-8pm During Off Season Pinecone Kid’s Center Ages 4 and up! 2-3 with CIT Price: $35/kid Join us for an evening filled with unique themed crafts and a movie! Dinner included.
KID/TEEN & TWEEN PROGRAMMING
EASTER EGG HUNT EGGSTRAVAGANZA! Sunday, April 17 10am - 1pm (9:45am for check-in) Meadow Event Lawn Ages: 2+ Price: $35/kid
Each year the Easter Bunny makes an appearance and hides over 400 eggs at the Meadow!!! Easter Egg Hunt will start promptly
T.G.I.F Fridays 5 - 8pm During off Season Pinecone Kids Center Ages 4 and up! 2-3 w/ CIT Price: $35/kid
at 10am and will be broken into sections based on age. Petting Zoo, bounce house and Easter arts & crafts will start on the Meadow Event Lawn after the Easter Egg Hunt.
Our staff will take the kids on a weekly nature walk to start off the night followed by dinner, crafts, games and free time in the Family Rec. Center!
All Camp Packages purchased in 2022 expire on 12/31/2022
2022 Camp Package Pricing 50 package: $2,100 ($42 per camp) 30 package: $1,380 ($46 per camp) 15 package: $720 ($48 per camp) 10 package: $500 ($50 per camp) 5 package: $260 ($52 per camp)
PLEASE NOTE ALL PROGRAM AND SERVICE PRICE
Accompanied Guest Prices: additional $10 when paired with a camp package
Single Day $75 per camper Summer Drop in rate $80 *Tennis & Field Trips are an additional cost*
CHANGES FOR 2022
Single Day: $55 per camp (24 hour in advance registration) Summer Drop in (<24 hour registration): $70 per camper
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Call the Recreation Department at (928) 525-9792
RECREATION
CON C I E RG E S E RV I C E S
LECTURE SERI ES
Daily (Labor Day - Memorial Day) • 9am - 5pm
JACUZZI Hours of Operation: 8am-8pm, Monday - Sunday The Thermal cover will remain on to conserve heat, please feel free to remove it or ask a recreation staff for assistance. Towels are located in the Pool Host Stand. Dispose of used towels in “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. Smoking is prohibited on the pool deck. If Members are interested in joining the Lecture Series group, they meet on the following dates: APRIL 12 & 26 For more information please contact; Peter Jolma jscopulorum@icloud.com OR Erin Reddick ereddick@fhgc.com
For a detailed description of service and prices see the flyer
FLYER
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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Welcome to the Fitness Center
FITNESS AND SPA
WATCH VIDEO
NEW PILATES CLASS STARTING IN APRIL
GROUP F I TNE SS
As a courtesy to instructors, please SIGN UP online for all classes and cancel within 24 hours when possible. Classes that have 0 sign ups will be canceled at 5pm the night before the scheduled class.
REFORMER/MAT CIRCUIT 11:30AM ON FRIDAYS With Lindsay
CLICK HERE FOR THE APRIL CLASS SCHEDULE.
Lengthen and strengthen in this fun Pilates fusion class! The instructor will guide participants through a Pilates circuit, alternating between Reformer and Mat exercises. A minimum of 3 private Reformer classes is required as a prerequisite for this class. There is a $15 fee per person, and class size is limited to 4 participants.
APRIL SCHEDULE
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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 blangrick@fhgc.com for inquiries
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FITNESS AND SPA
Spa SERVICES
Our team of talented therapists is available to offer; Massages, Facials, Cupping, and Fascial Stretch Therapy • *NEW THIS YEAR: 30 minute chair massage, Hot Stone Massage, and Craniosacral Therapy • Complimentary Aromatherapy add-ons! • CBD massages - $20 additional fee • In-home treatments available for an additional $20 per person • We require a minimum of 24 hours for reservations and cancellations • Book spa appointments online through your Foretees account! Or call the Fitness Center or Recreation Department We are exci ted to showcase our newly renovated spa treatment rooms! Ask your therapist or a f i tness staf f member to show you the latest addi t ions.
SPA PACKAGE PRICING 60 minute massage or facial:
FORETEES
12 sessions = $1020 ($85 per session) 6 sessions = $540 ($90 per session) 1 session = $95 90 minute massage or facial: 12 sessions = $1560 ($130 per session) 6 sessions = $810 ($135 per session) 1 session = $140
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Chair massage: 30 minute = $40 per session
Gratuity is optional Packages can be shared among family members, and may be used for all treatments.
NEW 2022 Package Policy New packages purchased in 2022 and any remaining credits on packages from previous years, must be used by December 31, 2022.
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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
UPCOMING EVENTS THIS SEASON • Memorial Tennis Social & Demo Day: Saturday, May 28 at 9am • Memorial Pickleball Social, Clinic & Demo Day: Sunday, May 29 at 9am • Pickleball Drop-in 5 days a week • NEW!! Orange/Green Ball Junior Event • BACK!! TENNIS MEMBER/ MEMBER • Pickle Ball 101, 102 and Intermediate/Advanced Clinics • MOST POPULAR! Wimbledon Doubles Event • Singles Flex Leagues for adults AND Excel/Elite Juniors • NEW!! Junior Excellence program for kids aged 8-12 years • Pickleball “Dink” and Drink Mixers on Thursday • Mother’s Day Tennis Clinic and Play • NEW!! Father’s Day Tennis “Sip” and Play • Pickleball Leagues • Pickleball Pine Cup Team Event (against Pine Canyon, Flag Ranch etc.) • Pickleball Shoot-Out • Ladies Tennis Member/Guest And many, many more fun and competitive events!
Dear Members, Even though the snow is still on the courts as I type, the warming weather and blue skies tell me that summer is just around the corner and with that, fun on the courts! I am excited to welcome Garrett Lackey, USPTA Professional to our team this season. Garrett was born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. He graduated from Lees McRae College, Banner Elk, NC in 2017 with a degree in business administration and finance. Garrett played #1 and #2 singles and #1 doubles for the Bobcats, a NCAA Division II school. He is a USPTA certified tennis professional and an IPTPA pickleball professional and has been teaching tennis for 9 years and pickleball for 4 years. Since graduating college, Garrett splits his time between North Carolina, where he held the position as Head Professional at Elk River Club, and in Florida, where he is the Head Pro at the Boca Bay Pass Club. In his free time, Garrett enjoys hiking, backpacking, music, and golf. Garrett will lead the Junior Development and Excellence Program along with assisting with pickleball and some adult clinics. He will also be available for private and small group lessons.
Garrett Lackey, USPTA and IPTPA Pickleball professional
As we look forward to the expansion of our Pro Shop facility at the
end of the season, we must all recognize the importance of voting as a Club to build permanent pickleball courts. If we do not get a 66% vote from our membership, we will continue to have to share our tennis courts with the pickleball community, that has been growing in leaps and bounds (39% 2021) along with tennis, that too has been growing exponentially (22% in 2021). Please read the Pickleball VIP for more information in helping to move pickleball to where it belongs. Here’s to another beautiful season that lies around the corner!
Nicole Chambers Director of Racquet Sports, USPTA Elite Professional
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PICKLEBALL
Dear Members, We are so excited for the season to begin and with it, the promise of warm days and fun to be had on the courts. As per last season, we have lots of pickleball play scheduled. Once again we will have drop-in (5) days a week, along with added afternoon times. Saturday’s will be clinic day with Beginner 101, 102 and themed Intermediate Clinics for example: The Soft Game, How to Transition Patiently, How to Beat the Bangers. We look forward to having Dink & Play Thursday Mixer’s and new this season, Sunday Club Leagues along with a new Social League with Continental and Flagstaff Ranch. As always, our Pickleball Shoot-Out will show case the best of our members in each level. I am grateful to welcome local Flagstaff resident and Pickleball Pro, CJ Hoyt, to our team this season. CJ will come on board to assist with Sunday Intermediate Drop-In, Clinics, mixers and more and will also be available for private and small group clinics. Garrett Lackey, USPTA and IPTPA Pickleball professional will be joining us from North Carolina and will also be assisting with pickleball drop-ins, clinics and lessons.
ARTICLE EXTRACT FROM ARCHITECTURALDIGEST.COM read full article here
A PICKLEBALL COURT: THE HOT NEW AMENITY IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS TODAY Pickleball has replaced golf as the most coveted sports amenity in luxury residential developments.
CJ Hoyt, Pickleball Assistant Pro PPR Pickleball Pro
With the promise of such great professional staff, programming and the beauty of a Forest Highlands summer, comes the most important member vote to secure the funding that has been set aside for our new permanent courts. As pickleball players, you need to get every one of your friends and fellow members to vote to have the Real Estate office site become our new facility. Without a 66% vote, we will not be successful with our endeavors. This is how Forest Highlands CCR’s are set up, which means we cannot just decide to build something without the required vote from 66% of our membership. What we need to relay to ALL members, whether enthusiasts or not are these facts: • NO assessment, meaning NO additional cost for new facility • Money has already been set aside • Home values will increase, this per the latest Architectural Digest, March 2, 2022. • Pine Canyon and Flagstaff Ranch each have 4 permanent courts Here’s to us continuing to prove why Forest Highlands is the finest community in the South West!
By Shivani Vora
March 2, 2022 A Pickleball court (or three) can now claim to being the hottest sports amenity in high-end real estate developments today. A decade ago, golf was a key amenity driving residential sales, especially when it came to vacation homes, but, recently, buyers are more attracted to pickleball—a combination of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. In fact, it’s been called America’s fastest-growing sport and in 2021 it saw a 39% increase in participation, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s 2021 Topline Participation Report.
Nicole Chambers Director of Racquet Sports, IPTPA Pickleball Level II Professional
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SECURITY
NEW RULES APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON MARCH 28, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1 3.7..... Speed Limits The speed limits on the roads at Forest Highlands are as follows: • 10 MPH in the Clubhouse parking lots. • 15 MPH through the Gate House access area, in or around the Mail room, on all roads in the Cottage developments, in all posted “Children Playing” and “Pedestrian” zones. • 25 MPH on all main roads inside Forest Highlands. • 35 MPH on Forest Highlands Drive between the Gate House and Mail room. Passing any motor vehicle on any of these roads is prohibited. For your safety these speed limits will be monitored by radar, including radar cameras and strictly enforced. SPEED LIMITS ARE ENFORCED BY USE OF RADAR GUNS AND RADAR CAMERAS. VIOLATIONS ARE SUJECT TO FINES BASED ON THE SEVERITY OF A VIOLATION(S). Please refer to Rules Section 7.2 for fines and fee information.
TRAFFIC RULES ENFORCEMENT
Although the vast majority of traffic rules are followed while operating vehicles, there are the violations that jeopardize overall safety in Forest Highlands. Examples of a few violations, speeding and not stopping at stop signs cause most of the concern. To assist with facilitating for a safe community, the Board of Directors have approved the use of radar cameras. This type of traffic rules enforcement has been researched and considered the most effective and safest way for Forest Highlands employees to enforce traffic rules. The use of radar cameras will be a significant change for Forest Highlands, but it is believed the approach will enhance the safety of the community.
7.2 .... Security Charges Speeding Speed table violation(s) & fines
10 - 14 MPH over posted speed limit . .......................................................... $100.00 15 - 19 MPH over posted speed limit........................................................................... $150.00 20 - 24 MPH........................................................................................................................... $200.00 25-29 MPH over posted speed limit............................................................................ $300.00 30+ MPH over posted speed limit................................................................................. $500.00 All repeat violations within a 12 month period are subject to a doubled fine, based on the applicable violation 3.10.. Alarm Monitoring The wording below is added to the last paragraph of the Rule REPEAT TROUBLE/FALSE ALARM SIGNALS NOT ADDRESSED WITHIN 14 CONSECUTIVE DAYS AFTER NOTIFICATION BY SECURITY ARE SUBJECT TO FINES. SEE 7.2 FOR APPLICABLE ACTION AND FINES.
UPDATED 2022 RULES, INFORMATION AND FEES Go to: https://bit.ly/3udrggP or click the button
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SECURITY
MAIL SERVICES
Based on requests from a few FH Members, the Security Department will provide a couple of options to have mail picked up and delivered to your home. The primary objective is to prevent the USPS closing a mailbox due to it being full, resulting in the mail taken and held at the Post Office.
Option 1. Option 2.
U.S. mailbox check & delivery to your home Text Message notification when mail is delivered
LEARN MORE SIGN UP To arrange the services a contract is needed for the mail delivery. To sign up for either service, please email gatehouse@fhgc.com and note what service you would like. Upon receipt of a request a contract/form will be provided to arrange your requested services.
SOLD A VEHICLE or CHANGED A WINDSHIELD?
Please help the Security Department update your electronic dwellingLIVE resident/guest profile. A few reasons records are inaccurate: • A new vehicle is purchased and someone moves a transponder from the sold vehicle to the purchased vehicle. It is important to update Security with the vehicle(s) change • Windshield replacement. It is important to let Security know the transponder was not taken off the replaced windshield because the transponder remains active and could be used for unauthorized access into Forest Highlands • Acquiring a vehicle and placing a new transponder on the vehicle; normally this means a vehicle has been sold. It is important to update Security so the sold vehicle can be removed from your personal dwellingLIVE profile. This type of action prevents unauthorized access to Forest Highlands
DWELLINGLIVE “RESIDENT/ GUEST” ONLINE PROGRAM REVIEW & LIST CLEAN UP
Thank you to the many members that have worked with Security on a community Guest/Visitor list cleanup project in the past. It is believed at a minimum an annual maintenance/review of guest lists creates reliable lists and minimizes unauthorized community entry. Security has begun a review of guest lists and in June if your list is found to be extensive, a copy of your list will be emailed with suggestions on how to reduce the list and manage going forward. A few quick tips when using your dwellingLIVE account: 1. Consider using the “PERMANENT” guest option for only family members and a few regular contractors such as a cleaning company and a handyman; 2. Contact Security to establish your own personal dwellingLIVE account so you can maintain your own list. The account can be arranged by emailing security@fhgc.com and asking to set up the account; please provide your member number when requesting the account.
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SECURITY
EMERGENCY GATES
REMINDER - 10 DIGIT DIALING REQUIREMENT
Please do not use the emergency gates located on Paleo Place and T.A. Riordan.
The FCC is Phasing Out 7 digit dialing
Seven-digit dialing is being phased starting on October 24, 2021, and the transition to 10-digit dialing must be completed by July 15, 2022.
The gates have key pads for entry/ exit primarily by emergency 1st Responders. All Members/Guests/ Contractors are to use the main entry at the Security Gatehouse.
MORE INFORMATION
SAFETY - DANGER with ICE ON GOLF COURSE PONDS Please do not ice skate, walk on or play around golf course ponds. Recently there have been children playing on iced over ponds; parents and adults with children under your supervision; please do not allow the children to play around the golf course ponds. Many are not aware, there is a Forest Highlands HOA rule restricting activity involving the ponds. Below is part of the Forest Highlands rule about ponds in the winter: Rule 6.20 Fishing …The ponds are considered a restricted area during the winter and all activity is prohibited. Children and pets should not be allowed to play near or on the ponds especially the ice near the edges of the ponds. Winter temperatures in Northern Arizona are not cold enough for prolonged periods to create sufficient ice thickness to walk on. Any frozen areas of the ponds will not hold the weight of people or animal
Security Gatehouse: 928-525-9090 Email: security@fhgc.com Jim Barquin, Director of Security jbarquin@fhgc.com or 928 - 525-5290
Security monitors 911 dispatches and responds to emergencies for the purpose of supporting emergency first responders and members/guest/employees. If you have questions or want to provide information to Security, below are contact options:
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911
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