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IN THE PINES VOLUME 30 - ISSUE 11 DECEMBER 2023

THE FOREST HIGHLANDS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER

THE OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE FOREST HIGHLANDS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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LEADERSHIP

We wish you and your families a very happy holiday season.

On behalf of the entire Board and Leadership Team...

Patty Ashbrook, General Manager / COO Dirck Iacobelli, Board President

Dear Fellow Members:

At the November 20, 2023 Board meeting, the new officers were elected for the 2024 calendar year for the Association and Utility companies. The officers for the Association are: President – Dave Stearns Vice-President – Jeff Schrock

The Wastewater Treatment Plant roof repair is also in progress. We have been informed by Highlands Fire District the

slash piles along 89A and the Meadow will be burned this winter once we have received sufficient snowfall and we have received our Certificate of Recognition as a Firewise Community for the 2024 calendar year. One of the most important tasks accomplished during the November Board meeting is review and approval of the Operating and Capital & Reserve budgets for 2024 as proposed by the Leadership Team and recommended by the Finance Committee. The board reviewed the budget presentation in detail. The budget includes specific price increases in services and products to ensure fair and competitive price-to-value ratios. The board carefully weighed options and opportunities for expense reductions as well as the potential of generating additional revenues. There was lengthy discussion on the proposed increase to the House Watch service fee. After various suggestions, consensus was reached on raising the fee from the current $60/month to $125/month. These targeted increases in revenues assist in offsetting operating expense increases related to fuel, utilities, food prices, inflationary impacts and continued supply chain constraints. Labor and related payroll and personnel costs comprise 71% of our annual expense budget so the impact of the 3.5% mandated increase in the Flagstaff minimum wage for 2024, the salary and benefit package provided to the new GM/COO, and the pressure of the Flagstaff labor market results in the approved operating dues increase for 2024 of $60 (5.7%). The review of the Capital budget noted there are 32 NOCC’s budgeted and the fee is proposed to be increased by 5% to $105,000. There are 10 Special Memberships budgeted

Treasurer – Dirck Iacobelli Secretary – Sara Rhodes

The officers for the Water and Wastewater Reclamation companies are: President – Jeff Schrock Vice-President – Dave Stearns

Treasurer – Dirck Iacobelli Secretary – Kim Rushing

Dates for the monthly Board meetings, the Annual Member Meeting and Town Hall meeting for calendar year 2024 were approved and will be added to the Member Event Calendar on the website and in the printed Season Calendar of Events. Other topics discussed during the Board meeting included a modification to the winter dining hours at the Meadow beginning in December to be open for dinner on Thursdays and to be closed on Sundays due to minimal business at the Sunday brunch. Waste Management has notified us they will be increasing the monthly cost for home trash and recycle service effective 1-1-2024. Home trash will now be $13.25 per month and the voluntary home recycle service will be $9.00. This is the first increase in the fees since 2015 and is a result of increased environmental fees, labor expenses and fuel. The warm and dry weather in October & November has been advantageous to our construction projects and we are making excellent progress on both the tennis and restroom buildings. Concrete footings will be poured for the tennis pavilion and the exterior walls on the restroom will be up by mid-December.

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and the cost of a Special will also increase to $105,000. The Special Legacy price will remain at $25,000. The board evaluated and concurred with several recommendations made by the Finance Committee to reduce contingencies and expenditures in both the Capital Fund and the Reserve Fund. The budgeted ending balance in the Capital Fund at 12-31-2024 will be $2,722,198 and the budgeted ending balance in the Reserve Fund at 12-31-2024 will be $7,076,303 which includes $464,337 in the Infrastructure Fund. There was discussion of the recommended $100 increase in the dues reserve allocation and the continuation of the philosophy that the allocation offset annual depreciation expense to ensure the balance in the Reserve Fund continues to increase each year as NOCC fees are retained in the Capital Fund for aspirational new capital items. As provided in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Forest Highlands, Section 6.3; the Regular Assessment required to cover the Common Expenses for maintaining and operating the community, as well as providing adequate reserves for the replacement of physical assets is established at $1,410 per member per month and is effective as of January 1, 2024. Please see pages 4-5 for information on how to participate in the annual Prepaid Dues Program and watch for an email coming out next week. The 2024 Operating Budget and the 2024 Capital & Reserve budgets are available for member review on the main landing page of the Member website. On behalf of the Board, we extend special thanks to Michelle Arena and Marian Paoletti for their service on the board and as committee chairs. Their dedication and care for their fellow members and our community were evident and we appreciate their commitment to the betterment of our Club. The golf courses may be closed but there is still plenty to enjoy at the Club. Please take time to peruse this issue of the Voice for dining, recreation and wellness activities throughout the upcoming Winter. We received a first dusting of snow last week with more expected prior to the holiday so be sure to make plans for our winter holiday activities including the Dickens Dinner and New Year’s Eve festivities. On behalf of the entire Board and Leadership Team, we wish you and your families a very happy holiday season. Dirck Iacobelli Respectfully, Dirck Iacobelli, President on behalf of the Forest Highlands Board of Directors

DID YOU KNOW If you click on the names in the header, it will take you directly to the webpage?

WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING...

It's more than a Golf Club....it has become a destination resort and is the best in the state and probably others...

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2024 ANNUAL PREPAID MEMBER ASSESSMENT PROGRAM The Board of Directors has approved the continuation of the Prepaid Regular Assessment program for 2024. The prepayment program offers the convenience of paying your monthly assessment for the entire year in advance. This program has provided needed cash flow for the Association, and has been helpful for members in avoiding late fees and the convenience of writing one annual check. Additionally, the Board of Directors approved the continuation of the Guest Token Incentive Program to encourage members to prepay their dues.

What is the Guest Token Incentive Program? Members who prepay their annual assessment receive four Guest Token credits posted to your Credit Book, which can be redeemed for EITHER four (4) complimentary guest rounds of golf, OR four (4) complimentary House Guest Cards good for up to two weeks each. This is a value of up to $800.00. Simply notify the Golf Staff at the time you want to use one of your Guest Token credits for a Guest Round OR notify the Admin Staff at the time you want to use one of your Guest Token credits for a Guest Card. How to participate To qualify for the program, your payment of $16,920 ($1,410 * 12 mos.) must be received by the Administration Office no later than January 25, 2024. Your four (4) guest token credits will be available for your use on your Member Account immediately upon receipt of your payment. To take advantage of this program, there are three options for prepayment.

What is the Guest Token Incentive Program?

How to participate

SEND A CHECK

PAY BY CREDIT CARD

AUTO DEBIT

Send your check for $16,920 directly to the Administration Office at: Forest Highlands Golf Club Attention: Accounts Receivable

Log into the Member’s Only website to pay using a credit card. Please note that payment by credit card will include a 3% convenience fee. Debit cards are NOT charged a 3% fee.

Members on the auto-debit program can email Kim Rushing, CFO at krushing@fhgc.com to authorize the draft of the $16,920 which will occur on or before January 25, 2024.

2425 William Palmer Flagstaff, AZ 86005

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Use of Guest Token Credits are subject to the following Rules

1. Members who still have physical tokens must now bring the token to the Administrative Office to be converted into Guest Token credits. Physical tokens will NOT be accepted in the Golf Shops. 2. Physical Tokens are not replaceable if they are lost. 3. Members must inform the Golf staff at the time of purchase to redeem a Guest Token credit for an Accompanied Guest Round. 4. Credits may only be used for one round of accompanied guest play regardless of whether it is used at the family rate or the full guest rate. Cart Fees are included . 5. The program allows Guest Token credit use for Golf throughout the entire season, with the exception of holiday weekends. 6. Members must contact the Admin Office at the time they wish to use a Guest Token for the creation of a Guest Card. Credits may only be used for one Guest Card regardless of whether it is used for an Immediate Family or House Guest.

7. Guest Token credits are transferrable to another member upon written request.

8. All other guest rules apply when using token credits. Please see the Association Rules on the www.fhgc.com website for complete guest rules.

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact me at 928-525-9014.

Patricia Ashbrook, MBA, CCM General Mananger/COO The Forest Highlands Association

NEW DUES AMOUNT $1,410 per month

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!

Eric & Tanye Griffin

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2023 SCHEDULE

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2024 SCHEDULE

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REFLECTION ON 32 YEARS December 2023 Patty Ashbrook shares her FHGC memories and next chapter

By William Godfrey Forest Highlands Club Historian

I am not interested in being remembered for doing something positive, but would be humbled if I were remembered for being something positive. -Patty Ashbrook

A time capsule from 1992 and significant events that took place that year:

• A text-based Web browser was first made available to the public. Within a few years, millions became regular users of the World Wide Web

• Academy Awards: Best Picture,‘Silence of the Lambs’ • Johnny Carson hosts ‘The Tonight Show’ for the last time • Unemployment was at 7.5% • Patty Ashbrook hired at Forest Highlands

On December 31, 2023, Patty Ashbrook will officially retire from Forest Highlands. In an October interview, Patty shared memories of her 32 –year career and what comes next in her life.

What initially brought you to Arizona?

It was March of 1991. My husband, Buck and I got married in August 1990 and were living in Puyallup, in western Washington.

I told him I hadn’t seen the sun since September and having lived in California, I really needed sun. My oldest sister lived in Flagstaff. My mom was moving to Arizona to be closer to my sister and brother, who worked for the State Land Department of Arizona. Mom suggested we follow her. At the time, I was working for a large retail company and Buck was a volunteer firefighter. The company allowed me to transfer and keep my position. My brother said he could get Buck a job working wildland fires in the summer. We no longer had ties to Puyallup, so we packed up and moved to Flagstaff a couple of months later.

How did you first learn about Forest Highlands?

It was from the newspaper, the Arizona Daily Sun. I saw an advertisement for a position of Administrative Assistant at a place called Forest Highlands. I knew nothing about it, but it sounded interesting, so I applied for the position.

I interviewed with Carla Doarn, the Controller at the time and Vanessa Gurule, the Membership Coordinator. We had so much fun in the interview, connections were made and our personalities mixed well. I later learned from them that my hiring had nothing to do with my qualifications, but they felt I was the best fit because of my personality. continued on next page >>>

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You have had many roles in your career (Administrative Assistant, Controller, CFO and GM). What are the skills that you feel contributed to your success? Patience is the first thing that comes to my mind and others have told me I’m a good listener. My ability to be open-minded and see the big picture helped me in my roles here, especially as CFO and GM. I like to see how all the different parts work together, to create a cohesive whole. Those things helped me throughout my career and as far back as my undergraduate work at the University of Redlands. From the beginning, I wanted to know how the Club worked. I wanted to know everything there was to know about this place and what it does. My mentors were Carla Doarn and Nora Hannah, the first General Manager at Forest Highlands. Nora was my inspiration to become GM at some point. It was her interactions with the members, the staff and how she dealt with everything that was inspiring. What kinds of things did you take away from the addition of the Meadow development to Forest Highlands? When the membership purchased the Meadow and built the clubhouse, golf course and amenities, it was a major construction project, but I received a lot of help throughout. The chance to work with all the contractors, the DMB staff, all the people involved in the project, it was all interesting to me and a great education. My dad had been a plumber and general contractor so I grew up around seeing plans and visiting job sites. Having the chance to work with Bill Strauss as head of utilities, his department, the wastewater treatment, the roads, common areas, it was very helpful. As Controller,it was myresponsibilityto ensure the communications network,phone, internet, data network and computers connected with the other clubhouse. It was a lot of technical information. It added all that to my experience and helped round out my knowledge of the community.

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Was there a specific event that took place over your career that is particularly memorable?

That is a hard question for me, because I don’t hang on to stuff. I focus on the present and the future. But I will never forget the 4th of July picnic in 2021. It was the first big event after the pandemic.

We had over 2,000 pre-registered. It was the biggest celebration ever. The team was all ready to go. And…as people started showing up, there was this giant black cloud forming right over our heads. My thoughts were it might be a downpour and then clear up shortly after as monsoons typically do. The weather app on my phone said rain would start at 4:30 pm, but it was expected to stop at our location 30 minutes later. But then… the first giant drops began and everyone started seeking shelter, first under the tents. Then there were lightning bolts and cracks of thunder and everyone headed into the Canyon Clubhouse. Shortly, there were 2,000 family members trying to fit upstairs in the clubhouse as it continued to pour down rain.

The staff was scrambling for towels, we pulled every towel we could find. Our food and beverage team was literally carrying food out of the kitchen on dinner plates. They had to weave their way through and around people to make sure we were able to feed everyone. It was the most memorable, 4th of July or any BBQ event, for sure. Anyone who was there will remember it for years to come. I know I will.

Once you leave Forest Highlands what will fill your hours and days?

Buck and I love to travel, but we don’t like camping, so we now own a new 38-foot 5th wheel. We want to take our time to travel all 50 states and learn more about the diversity of our country. We have also thought of visiting the Canadian provinces since we have family living in Canada. Also, my older son and his wife are starting to plan on having children. That was another driver on picking the date for my retirement. I didn’t have my grandparents around when I was younger and I want to be a present and active grandma for my own future grandkids. I also love working with people. I do see myself eventually working again after taking time to decompress. I need the personal interaction. I will likely do some volunteering, maybe working part time at a winery or because I am avid reader, maybe working at a bookstore.

As you leave Forest Highlands, how would you like to be remembered?

Someone who is dependable, calm, focused, trustworthy, authentic. Someone who always spoke and acted truthfully and fostered a culture promoting, accountability, civility and equity. I am not interested in being remembered for doing something positive, but would be humbled if I were remembered for being something positive.

William Godfrey is the Forest Highlands Club Historian, author and biographer. He and his wife, Wendy Huck Godfrey, became Forest Highlands Members in May 2021. He can be reached at willgodd@gmail.com.

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FOREST HIGHLANDS LEGACY SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM

Do you have a family member who loves Forest Highlands as much as you do? Perhaps your brother-in-law or parent is an avid golfer, but they don’t want to purchase property? Immediate Family members have an opportunity to become a member at a reduced cost under the Special Membership category as a Legacy Special Member.

Legacy Special Members are subject to the same rights and obligations as Special Members of the Association as set forth in the Amendment to and Restatement of Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Forest Highlands, as amended from time to time (the “Declaration”), the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Association. Legacy Special Members are responsible for paying all Regular, Reconstruction, Capital Improvement and Special Assessments. The monthly dues rate for a Legacy membership is the same as the Regular membership at $1,410 per month for 2024.

Legacy Special Memberships are available for purchase by the immediate family of existing Forest Highlands’ members in good standing with the Club. Immediate family is defined in the Association Rules as parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, parents-in-law and siblings-in-law. This is a great way to continue the membership privileges for your children who are now over the age of 25. They can become full-privilege members and you no longer have to pay for their guest fees!

Legacy Special Memberships are also available for purchase by former Forest Highlands’ members who either sold their property or resigned their membership within the previous six months. Former Forest Highlands members are eligible to purchase at the Legacy rate as long as they would qualify under the same conditions as for an Exemption from the New Owner Capital Contribution Fee.

Anyone interested in purchasing a Legacy Special Membership must fill out and submit the Special Membership Purchase Agreement and Special Membership Application Form. These forms can be obtained by contacting the Administration Office at 928-525¬9014 or by email at membership@fhgc.com.

The cost for a standard Special Membership (available to non-family members) is $105,000 effective January 1, 2024.

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

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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

PLEASE NOTE

Open outdoor fire pits, fireplaces, ovens, chimeneas, fire rings, barbeques and other wood burning or charcoal burning appliances are prohibited. Outdoor fire appliances fueled by propane or natural gas are permitted.

As per Arizona law (A.R.S. 33-1803) any report of a violation made to the Association will NOT remain anonymous. The person reporting an alleged violation must state their first and last name and this information is required to be sent to the party who is accused of the violation upon written request.

DINING

MEADOW OFF-SEASON DINING HOURS

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Soup & Chili 11am-5pm

Lunch 11am - 3pm

CONTINUE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR DINING AT THE CLUB.

NO FOOD SERVICE

Dinner 5 - 8pm

MEADOW MENUS

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

MOVING TO THE MEADOW

MEADOW: 952-525-5205 CANYON: CLOSED

KASSIDY’S KAFE Saturday, December 30 • 8 - 10:30am Meadow Entryway

Kassidy’s Kafe has moved to the Meadow for the winter! The Kafe will open on select days throughout the winter months so check your email and sign up for dining texts to be notified when she is open!

SOUP & CHILI WINTER IS COMING!

Place this month’s bagel order by Friday, December 29 at 12pm. CALL 928.525.1100 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER

Stay warm at the Meadow Dining room where we will have our Soup and Chili available every Thursday and Friday from 11am – 5pm.

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 must be an exact match!

The bar will be open as well so cozy up to the dining room fireplace and enjoy lunch and a cocktail!

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MEADOW HOLIDAY DINING HOURS Tuesday, December 26 – Sunday, December 31 Holiday Lunch • 11am – 3pm Wednesday, December 27 – Sunday, December 31 Holiday Dinner • 5 – 8pm

Monday, January 1 Continental Breakfast in the Family Rec Center • 7am - 11am

CANYON

Step into a culinary time machine with Chef Eddie as he takes you on a delectable journey through the decades with his unique dining experience, "DINNER FROM THE DECADES."

New Year’s Eve Dinner Sunday, December 31 • 6 – 9pm

Canyon Dining Room $195 per person

This unique dining experience promises to leave you with a newfound appreciation for the rich tapestry of culinary history and the exciting evolution of gastronomy.

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CLEAR YOUR CALENDAR BECAUSE WE ARE THROWING A PARTY!

CANYON

DICKENS DINNER

Tuesday, December 26 5 – 8pm Meadow Clubhouse

New Year’s Eve Gala Sunday, December 31 • 9pm – 1am Canyon Clubroom $75 per person

Gather the family and join us in the cozy holiday atmosphere at the Meadow as we serve a traditional Christmas feast! After dinner, enjoy the Coconino High School choir singing classic holiday carols in the Rec Center. Come have some hot chocolate and holiday cheer as they sing your holiday favorites! Call the Meadow to make your reservation. 928.525.5205.

This New Years Eve, we will once again transform our Clubroom into a high energy nightclub where we will enjoy live music from Scottsdale’s Premier 7-piece Party Band, Raun Alosi. To make sure the music never stops, we will have a dj as well! Ring in the New Year twice with complimentary champagne toasts and balloon drops at 10pm and midnight. Enjoy late night munchies and dance 2023 away!

Adults only, cocktail attire. The NYE party is a separate event from the NYE dinner. Attend just the Gala or head on over after dinner at the Canyon or Meadow!

Dinner & New Year’s Specials Sunday, December 31 • 5 – 9pm Meadow Dining Room

MEADOW

RESERVE NOW!

Want to celebrate New Year's Eve in a more casual environment? Join us for dinner at the Meadow where we will offer ala carte dinner service and special New Year’s Eve features! Please call the Meadow to make your reservation. 928.5255.5205

RECREATION

HOURS OF OPERATION Family Recreation Center and Aspen Rec Center Sunday - Thursday 8am - 5pm Friday & Saturday 8am - 8pm *Closed during programs* Pinecone Kids Center Sunday - Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday & Saturday 8am - 8pm *Closed during programs*

Please take note of our revised hours for the Recreation Department and Concierge Office during the upcoming holiday season: Closed: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day We appreciate your understanding and wish you a wonderful holiday celebration!

December 20 - 23 $19/hour* December 26 - 30 $20/hour *

Hol iday BABY SITTING

December 31 $21/hour*

* Add $2 for every additional kid (additional $5 every hour after midnight

Winter Camp Saturdays December - February 10am-3pm Pinecone Kid’s Center See Kid’s Camp for price details Ages 4+! 2-3 with CIT Bundle up for a Camp filled with winter fun! Whether it be outdoors in the snow, sledding down the driving range or indoors making winter themed crafts you will surely be entertained! Be sure to come dressed in your warmest clothing! *Outdoor fun weather permitting*

January 1 $20/hour*

2023 CAMP PACKAGES 50 Package $2,250 ($45/camp) 30 Package $1,500 ($50/camp) 15 Package $780 ($52/camp) 10 Package $540 ($54/camp) 5 Package $280 ($56/camp) Single Day (24 Hr registration) $60 Summer Drop in $70/camp

Camp packages purchased in 2023 will expire on December 31st, 2023. Packages are non-transferrable & non-refundable.

Call the Recreation Department at (928) 525-9792

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Polar Express Movie Night Saturday, December 2 • 5-8pm Pinecone Kid’s Center $35/AGP: $40 (Dinner included)

Tree Lighting Party Ages 4+! 2-3 with CIT Saturday, December 16 • 5-8pm Pinecone Kid’s Center $35/AGP: $40 Tis’ the Season! Join us for our annual tree lighting celebration where we will put up a small tree in the Recreation Centers and decorate it with our uniquely crafted creations! Annual Ugly Sweater Party Saturday, December 23 • 5-8pm Pinecone Kid’s Center $35/AGP: $40 (Dinner included)

EVENT REGISTRATION

Ages 4+! 2-3 with CIT “Oh, we got it! Hot, hot, hot

chocolate!” Celebrate the season with a cup of hot cocoa (with ALL the toppings!), a cozy viewing of The Polar Express, and themed crafts!

Nerf Night Saturday, December 30 • 5-8pm Pinecone Kid’s Center $35/ AGP: $40 dinner included Ages 7+ (Babysitters available for ages 6 and under) Bring your best Nerf Blasters with plenty of ammo, and your A-game for a competitive round of Nerf Wars inside the Rec Centers! Our staff will set up multiple games for you and all of your friends to show off your skills.

Ages 4+! 2-3 with CIT Bring your ugliest sweater or join us in making one! You provide the sweater, we provide the paint & the fun!

Cookie & Ornament Decorating Saturday, December 9 • 5-8pm Pinecone Kid’s Center $35/AGP: $40 Ages 4+! 2-3 with CIT Help us decorate unique ornaments to hang on our tree and tasty treats to share with all!

CHECK OUT THE WINTER BREAK SCHEDULE ON THE NEXT PAGE

Sunday, December 31 • 6pm - 12:30am Pinecone Kid’s Center Price: $70

Ages 4 +! (2-3 with a CIT) Join us for the Kid’s Rockin’ NYE Party where there will be goodie bags, ice cream treats, organized games at the Rec. Center, the New Year’s countdown and MORE!

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IS HERE!

Christmas Tree Delivery & Removal Service Leave the holiday tree hauling to the Recreation Department! All you need to do is pick out a tree from one of our local shops, and we can pick it up and drive it home! We can also haul it away once the holiday’s have passed.

Wednesday, December 27 Harkins Movie Theater Thursday, December 28 Jay Lively Ice Skating Friday, December 29 Levitate Trampoline Park Saturday, December 30 Canyon Coaster Snow Tubing (Williams)

LOCAL CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPS Home Depot 1325 N Rte 66 928 - 556 - 1529

Warner’s off Butler 1101 East Butler Avenue 928 - 774 - 1983 Allen’s Christmas Tree Lot 1885 E Butler Ave 928 - 853 - 1419

SHUTTLES TO SNOWBOWL Date & time based on Member request & availability $40/hour plus $0.75/mile Meet at the Meadow Clubhouse

The Winter Season is upon us! With Snowbowl opening we are beginning our Shuttles to Snowbowl! Take the hassle out of traveling 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! Book now to reserve your shuttle up to the slopes!

Call the Recreation Department for more details!

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FREE EVENT Hot Cocoa & Cookies available for purchase

ADULT & FAMILY

NYE Shuttles to Pinecone Drop Sunday, December 31 • 6pm-1:30am Shuttles leaving approximately every hour $10 per person, per way Call the Recreation Center to schedule a shuttle to Downtown Flagstaff for the Pinecone Drop! Spots limited.

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Sledfest Pop Up Events Spontaneous w/ Member text Info sent in Member text NEW LOCATION - Canyon Driving Range Meet at the Canyon Driving Range for hot chocolate and treats before heading out to the sledding hill! *Program is dependent upon the weather! We need 1ft of snow minimum to sled, solid base for snowmobile rides.

First Friday Art Walk Friday, December 1 • 5 - 9pm (Shuttle pick up at 4:30pm)

Price: $15 + Trip activity fee Location: Downtown Flagstaff Meet @ Meadow Rec Center

The First Friday Art Walk includes special art exhibitions from local vendors, special performances, live music, treats and much more. Minimum 4 people needed to move forward

WATCH TRAILER

Theatrikos - A Christmas Carol: A Twisted Musical Comedy Sunday, December 10 • 2-5pm

SIGN UP FOR RECREATION TEXT ALERTS TEXT “ RECREATION ” TO 40691 Ensure that your text doesn’t auto- correct to put a space between the letters. It has to be an exact match!

(Shuttle pick up at 1:15pm) Meet @ Meadow Rec Center Price: $15 + Trip activity fee

This is not your Grandmother’s A Christmas Carol. The most popular form of theatre in the UK; complete with audience participation and parodies of popular music. A traditional fairy tale for the kids with an adult level of humor for Mom and Dad. Minimum 4 people needed to move forward.

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2023-2024 SNOW REMOVAL

Please note that our Priority List and Email List are both FULL. The following options are available.

Option #3: One Time Service 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. $90/hour with an hour minimum every time we clear your driveway. Option #4: Path List 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. All other paths will be $45/hour with a one-hour-minimum Option #4: Path List DISCLAIMER: Driveways that are not cleared on a regular basis and have 4+ feet of snow accumulated may incur an additional charge for equipment wear and tear. Option #3: One Time Service

Click the button to submit a request form. Or call the Recreation Department at (928) 525-9792 SCHEDULE SERVICE!

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SCHEDULE SERVICE!

CONCIERGE EMAIL recservices@fhgc.com or call 928-525-9792

CONCIERGE SERVICES

DAILY • 9AM-5PM

OFFICE LOCATED AT FACILITY OPERATIONS BUILDING

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

• House Cleaning Service • Dog Walking/Pet Sitting • Landscape Design Service

PRICES For a detailed description of services and prices, click the flyer .

Please allow 24 - 48 to acquire availability for your request. Forest Highlands Recreation may not be able to fill concierge requests within 24 hours.

CONCIERGE FEES

CANCELLATIONS/BOOKING

DAY OF CONCIERGE FEE

All Concierge Service charges are payable through your membership account.

There will be a half charge if the reservation is NOT canceled 12 hours before the reserved service time. All requests MUST be submitted 24-48 hours in advance to ensure proper staffing.

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 $20.

Please do not pay cash to Concierge Staff.

FITNESS AND SPA FITNESS

HOLIDAY CHANGES TO FITNESS CLASS AND SPA SCHEDULE: Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25 No fitness classes or Spa treatments. The Fitness Center will be open 6am-8pm , but unattended by staff.

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. Sign up for text message alerts to be kept updated on changes. Details below. CLASSES GROUP FITNESS

MEET THE TRAINING STAFF

2023 PACKAGE POLICY REMINDER All packages must be used by December 31st, 2023 or they will expire.

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

JACUZZI HOURS OF OPERATION

8am - 8pm DAILY

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 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. Smoking is prohibited on the pool deck.

TEXT “ FHGCFITNESS ” TO 40691 Ensure that your text doesn’t auto-correct to put a space between the letters. It has to be an exact match!

FITNESS AND SPA SPA

Spa SERVICES

MASSAGE SCHEDULE Jene Fridays and Saturdays • 10am-5pm Patricia Fridays and Saturdays • 10am-5pm Yessica Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday • 9am-5pm Brandon - ON CALL Toni - ON CALL

SPA MENU

FORETEES

AVAILABLE DAILY!

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.

FACIAL SCHEDULE Iga Tuesdays • 9am-5pm

MEET THE STAFF

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!

SECURITY

SLASH PILE BURNING Bear Jaw personnel have indicated that following the second snowfall of the season, they plan to commence the controlled

SAFE PRACTICES FOR STORING FIREWOOD Stack firewood at least 30 feet from structures. Never stack firewood under decks, porches or alongside your home. Do not place freshly cut firewood from a Bark Beetle infested tree in between other trees. Use metal posts in the ground to hold firewood or prefabricated structures to secure the firewood.

burning of slash piles within the community.

CONSIDERING HOUSEWATCH

LEADING INTO THE WINTER MONTHS ?

ATTENTION HOUSE WATCH MEMBERS!

We want to inform you that beginning January 1, 2024, the cost of House Watch will be adjusted to $125 per month. You should of receiced a revised contract via email.If you have not, or if you have any queries or concerns regarding

If you are considering House Watch, please email Security at security@fhgc.com. Below is a snapshot of the program:

Weekly House Watch visits include: • Check security of doors, windows, and locks • Check water heater for correct temperature setting • Check on or off status of water • Check house temperature and heat setting • Check for water leaks or storm damage • Check alarm transmission ability • Exterior perimeter check of structure • Perform reasonable special instructions • Notify the homeowner of any discrepancies

this update, please don't hesitate to reach out to Director of Security at jgordon@fhgc.com or 928-525-5290

SECURITY

ALARM RULE All Forest Highlands homes are required to have an alarm system that communicates with Forest Highlands Security. Home alarm systems must be programmed to: • Detect fire/smoke • Send automatic daily (24-hour) test signals to monitoring station

ROAD CONDITIONS & WEATHER FOR FLAGSTAFF While Security monitors and provides road conditions for Forest Highlands, it is difficult to keep up on highways/ interstates conditions leading to Flagstaff. If you are not aware of road and weather conditions, below are a few resources to help with road conditions and weather forecasts:

REQUIREMENT

The noted requirements are for the safety of homes and Community. The importance of “Daily Test signals” provides the monitoring station with a notification when a home alarm does not send its automatic daily test signal. When home alarms fail to send an automatic test signal, Gatehouse staff are notified of the instance and will contact the respective Member(s) to assist with having the alarm system communicate properly. The action(s) needed can range from rebooting the alarm panel/alarm communicator, resetting routers/modems, or needing an alarm company to conduct a service call.

IMPORTANT

If your alarm system uses a phone line, VOIP phone or internet to communicate alarm signals it is imperative not to place those services on vacation/holiday when departing for the winter season. Disconnection of an active means of communicating alarm signals to the Security Department will be considered a disconnection of the alarm system itself and the owner will be subject to violation procedures.

Arizona road conditions can be obtained by calling 511 or the internet, www.az511.gov/traffic National Weather Service www.weather.gov/ flagstaff

QUESTIONS

If you are unsure of how your alarm system communicates, please contact Devin Holden, Assistant Director at dholden@fhgc.com or 928-525-5295 or Joe Gordon, Director of Security at jgordon@fhgc.com or 928-525-5290

SECURITY

We received our Certificate of Recognition from the National Fire Protection Association noting we have completed the Firewise USA program requirements and are in good standing for the 2024 calendar year.

• Firewise Safety checks for Zone 4 are set to begin in June 2024 and Lots 1-11 and 31-219 will have safety checks completed next season. Below are a few items that can be completed now to save time next year: • Remove pine needles from roofs and gutters (may also help reduce possibility of ice dams during winter months) • Limb dead branches on trees when dormant to avoid falling branches on houses during winter months (may also help reduce sap accumulation on porches and decks) • Remove tall, dried grasses/flowers from property and get a jump start on HOA rule 2.30 Maintenance of Lots and Homes

The new zone numbering is reflected in the updated version of the “ Forest Highlands Emergency Evacuation Plan ” booklet. It is available on the FHGC member website, in the mailroom, and in the Canyon Clubhouse lobby.

DOWNLOAD BOOKLET

SAFETY CHECK FORM

To read online, go to members.fhgc.com click HOA then in the quick links click on Firewise.

TARPS & FURNITURE COVERS

Security monitors 911 dispatches and responds to emergencies inside the community for the purpose of supporting emergency first responders, members, guests, and employees. If you have questions or want to provide information to Security, below

As many members return to their winter homes they will be covering furniture and other miscellaneous items on their lots. Please remember to use Forest Highlands Development Standards “COMPLIANT” covers/tarps, which are either brown or clear.

are contact options: Security Gatehouse: 928-525-9090 Email: security@fhgc.com Joe Gordon 928-525-5290 Email: jgordon@fhgc.com

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 911

SECURITY

PREPARING YOUR HOME FOR THE WINTER

Turn water off in your home and drain the pipes. After draining the pipes close the faucets.

Some Members turn water off at the street. While this is preferred by some, locating outside valves during the snow season results in challenges (including jeopardizing safety) for home owners and Forest Highlands employees.

Contact your Landscaping company to winterize your irrigation system to prevent freezing and broken lines

Set thermostats at 55, it is good for appliances and prevents freezing of pipes if water remains in the pipe.

Turn hot water heaters to vacation or low (keep them lit).

Unplug recirculating pumps

Leave sink cabinet doors open

Lock doors and windows

REALTY

AUGUST 2023 | VOICE IN THE PINES

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