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HIDDEN FORESTHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

NEWSLETTERMAY 2018

Published by Neighborhood News, Inc.

Summer activities have already started in Hidden Forest, hard to believe isn’t it?!? Swim Team will be in full swing very soon. They had their Polar Swim on April 22rd and as always, it was a great success.

We are happy to have the new sidewalk finished for the pool season. This will not only make it easier for those with wheelchairs and walkers, but also for strollers and wagons headed into the pool. We are happy to finally have this amenity finished for the community.

Our Easter Egg Hunt took place on March 25th and it was a beautiful day with a great turnout. Thank you to Amanda Conine and her committee for coordinating the event and making this another successful day for the kids. We are always looking for more help with our social committee! Many hands make light work and I know Amanda would love more hands! Garage sale days are also behind us. We were happy to provide this for the neighborhood and hope that those who participated made a pretty penny and found some new treasures.

On a more serious note, I would like to ask everyone in Hidden Forest to please abide by the posted 30 mph speed limit. Also, please come to a complete stop at the 4 way stop sign at Partridge Trail and Sugar Pine. As summer draws near, we will have Swim Team using the pool every day and we will have

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NEWS FROM THE BOARD

OFFICE MANAGER’S REPORT- As of April 11, 2018 there are 237 homeowners who owe the April assessment, and 34 homeowners who owe both Oct. and April assessments. Assessments are not “late” yet so these numbers will drop by the end of the month. There are 4 homeowner accounts with the HOA attorney for collection.• The next meeting will be on May 9th at 6:30 in the

Rec Room.• Armstrong, Vaughn & Assoc. had a representative

to go over our Financial Review. The HOA is doing great with their finances. The BOD will review the best ways to keep our Taxes at a zero balance with some guidance from the auditors.

TREASURER’S REPORT-The board was presented with the monthly financial reports. Revenues and expenditures are on track, and money will be transferred from the reserve account to cover anticipated expenditures for the coming

month. The BOD will do a review of all financials after we finish the sidewalk and pool projects.

COMMITTEE REPORTS-Grounds: The Garden Club has been working with the HOA to plant the new flower beds.Pool: Piranhas’ swim team practice begins on May 2 with Time Trials on May19th. Some pool bathrooms upgrades should be in full swing as well.Security: Blue Armor continues to keep a watchful eye in the neighborhood, give detailed reports and assist the residents.Social: The Easter Egg Hunt was a great success with over 1,000 eggs for the many kids who came out with their families. The 4th of July Celebration will be on Wednesday the 4th and start at 8am with the 5K walk/run. Other activities include the parade, swimming and picnic.

Complaints this month were: Several overgrown yards.

HF Board of Director’s met April 11, 2018

By Adam Conine

PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

Board & Committee Contacts

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE A HIDDEN FOREST LIFEGUARD IN 2018?

Our pool season runs from late April to late September. You must be at least 15 years old by April 1st and either have or be in the process of getting a Red Cross Certification. You may contact Fletcher Watson at 210-889-7665 for more information.

(Certification Classes held by Carol Thienpont 210-834-3041)

meets in the neighborhood. Many of the kids walk to the pool, please use extra caution.

There are lots of improvements going on around the pool, we even put in hand rails! We look forward to seeing you all this summer.

RUN, FOREST, RUN!Come out for the annual Hidden Forest Foster Fun Run on July 4th!

7:30 am registration, 8:00am start for runners AND walkers. After completing the 5k, awards will be given to the winners in each category at 9:15. Ages 5 and under will receive a ribbon.

The following children's categories will have first and second place trophies for girls and boys and third place ribbons:

6-8 9-10 11-12 13-1516-18

The following two categories will have trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for men and women:

19-39 40 and over

Overall Man and Overall Woman will each receive a trophy (and will not receive a trophy for their age group)

Cost $3.00 (kids 5 and under, free). Max fee of $9 for members of an IMMEDIATE family. T-shirts! Fruit, snacks and Gatorade served after run.

Volunteers needed at the finish line and to help prepare simple snacks/Gatorade. Contact Social Committee by sending an email to the HOA office at [email protected]

KEEP HIDDEN FOREST BEAUTIFULWe are so glad that Spring is finally here! All of our yards are coming back to life as well as LOTS of weeds. Please remember to keep your lawn trimmed and weeds pulled so Hidden Forest stays looking gorgeous!

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Hidden Forest NEWSLETTERMay 2018

POOL USE REMINDERPlease remember that Hidden Forest Pool Facility use is limited to Hidden Forest Residents and their guests.

• Residents must check in at the guard desk when they are using the pool or picnic area during pool hours.

• Residents may bring up to 9 guests to the pool. Swimmer or non-swimmer, the fee is $1 per person. (Those only using the picnic area and not the pool do not have to pay the fee, but if they are to use the pool area at all, must pay the $1 fee.)

• If you have more than 9 guests, this is considered a pool party. Parties may be scheduled with the office at least one week in advance. If you come to the pool without a party reservation you will be asked to leave. We do not staff enough lifeguards for unexpected parties. Party fees are $50 for up to 25 swimmers and $280 for private parties. Call office for details and other rate rules.

• The back picnic gate will be locked during pool hours causing everyone to come through the main pool gates and check in.

• RESIDENTS MUST CHECK IN AND GUESTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A HIDDEN FOREST RESIDENT.

2018 POOL SCHEDULESEPTEMBER

2-31 M-F After School 4:00-8:30 Swim Team Practice

5 Saturday 12-8

6 Sunday 12-8

12 Saturday 12-8

13 Sunday 12-8 Mother’s Day

19 Saturday 12-8

20 Sunday 12-8

26 Saturday 12-8

27 Sunday 12-8

28 Monday 12-8 Memorial Day

SECURITY REPORTWe are going to give you two reports. One of them will be off of the sanantonio.gov website. This is from the “Calls for Service” report that lists times when someone has called for police services, they are not necessarily crimes. The new reporting does account for the most recent completed month. This report is for MARCH.

• Traffic Calls: Traffic Related - 2• Crimes Against Persons: Suspicious Vehicle - 2 • Property Crimes: Theft – 1, Theft of Vehicle – 1, Forgery - 1• Other Calls: Disturbance Loud Music – 2, Wanted Person – 1, Patrol

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Blue Armor Security Services Report: Please be sure that when you have a break-in or other emergencies you call 911 first, then we’d love for you to let our officer know so we can be aware. We get a report every day of what our officer saw on their shift. (Even if it just says, “Monitoring Custer Pass and White Pine, nothing unusual to report.”)

MARCH Days on Patrol: 23• Garage Doors Open (some were informed, others didn’t answer)

– 49• Incidents : Trunk/car door left open -8• Street Lights Out: 0

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Hidden Forest NEWSLETTER May 2018

Garden Club NewsMAY 2018

The Garden Club met in April at the clubhouse for a demonstration on making herb container gardens. Each participant brought a container and went home with their herb garden planted and ready to grow. The club members also toured Miss Margaret’s house in the King William District during Fiesta. The next meeting will be the installation of new officers on May 9th at the Silo Restaurant.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Garden Club, or attending a meeting, please contact Toni Dunn at 210-494-9962 or Susan Hawthorne at 210-495-1921. It’s a good way to meet some new friends and learn gardening tips. Everyone is welcome!

HOW TO ATTRACT HUMMINGBIRDS TO YOUR YARDHummingbirds will make their home any place they can find a good source of food, water and shelter. Their small size and acrobatic flying maneuvers make them fun and entertaining to watch. Here are a few tips for enticing hummingbirds to visit your yard:

• Plant flowers and shrubs that they like such as: bee balms, fairy trumpets, desert honeysuckle, cypress vine, coral bells, impatiens, geraniums, petunias, lantana, and begonias. Plant on a continuous blooming schedule.

• Do not use pesticides around your hummingbird plants or feeders.• Hang multiple feeders with red on them or attach red ribbon to get

their attention. You may even want to hang them in different areas of your yard so that the hummers cannot see the other feeders since they have a tendency to be territorial and run off other hummers.

• Make your own nectar of 4 parts water to one part sugar. (Do not use honey, artificial sweetener or red food coloring.) Boil 1-2 minutes to dissolve the sugar. Fill feeders about half full and store the remainder in the refrigerator.

• Change the nectar every 3 – 4 days. The hummers prefer clean feeders. Use only hot water and a brush to clean the feeders before refilling.

• Sit back and enjoy these magnificent birds!

Advice from a hummingbird: Sip the sweet moments. Let your true colors glow. Don’t get your feathers ruffled over little things. Take yourself lightly.

Good things come in small packages.

MAY YARD OF THE MONTHSpring is in the air! Yards are coming to life with new blooms and green grass. We are happy to award the yard of the month for May to Joe and Stacy Heston at 15719 Wolf Creek.

They have worked hard putting new mulch around a large variety of plants, to include bottle brush, red salvia, Mexican petunias, Japanese Petaluma, large palms, day lilies, plumbago, sweet willie, blooming aloe, boxwood, and Mexican heather just to name a few.

There are two large oaks and an olive tree in the front yard, and two Montezuma cypress along the curved driveway.

Congratulations on a beautiful yard!

HIDDEN FOREST SWIM LESSONS BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE

AND PRIVATEMake it a fun and safe summer for your children by enrolling them in group swim lessons. Classes will be taught by Hidden Forest residents, Elizabeth Kraft and Marlie Riojas. Elizabeth and Marlie are experienced Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI) and lifeguards. They are also returning assistant coaches for our HF Piranha swim team.

BEGINNER: This level is designed to help your child feel comfortable in the water and learn to enjoy the water safely. This class is for children with little or no swimming experience. Typically for ages 3-6.

INTERMEDIATE: This level helps students become more independent in the water. Requirements: swimmer should be able to enter the water unassisted by using the steps, ladders or jumping. The student should be comfortable with putting their face in the water, blowing bubbles, and floating on their front and back with support from an adult. Typically for ages 5-8.

SESSION I June 11th-15th, & 18th with rain make-up day if necessary on June 19thBeginner: 1:45-2:15 PM Intermediate: 2:30-3:00 PM

SESSION II June 25th-29th, & July 2nd with rain make-up day if necessary on July 3rdBeginner: 1:45-2:15 PM Intermediate: 2:30-3:00 PM

SESSION III July 9th-13th, & July 16th with rain make-up day if necessary on July 17th Beginner: 10:30-11:00 AM Intermediate: 11:15-11:45 AM

Cost per session: $75.00 for HF residents, $85.00 for non-residents.

You can reach Elizabeth at 210-274-0264 and Marlie at 210-606-1292 for questions or by email for both instructors [email protected]

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EMPTY NESTERSDATE: Friday, May 18, 2018

PLACE: Mary Ann & Rick Williamson, 16014 Wolf Creek

TIME: 6:30 P.M.

BRING: BYOB and an Appetizer to share

RSVP: Text or call Mary Ann at 210-219-1012 or [email protected]

If your children are out of high school, even if they live at home, you qualify as “Empty Nesters”. Or if you are anticipating being an Empty Nester, come and join us! Please come and meet your neighbors.

OAK WILT AND TREE TRIMMINGThe BexarMet Efficiency coordinator has issued some advice concerning trees. The beetle that carries Oak Wilt is most active from February through June, so it is imperative to avoid trimming trees during these months. To prevent the spread of oak wilt, July and August are good pruning months. Always Paint all wounds even though the chance of spreading the disease is low when temperatures reach 90 degrees F. Oak Wilt has been reported to be affecting oak trees in Hollywood Park. Let’s do our part to keep this disease from attacking our beautiful oak trees.

JR TENNIS LESSONSKids can come out to play and learn tennis this summer at Hidden Forest during the following weeks this June:

June 5 – 7, 2018June 12 – 14, 2018June 19 – 21, 2018June 26 – 28, 2018

Each 1-week session runs:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am(Email or call to confirm registration)

Group Lessons (ages 7+): $55/ 1-week session (3 days)

Private Lessons (all ages): $30/ half hour ($60/ hour); variable days.

TOURNAMENTS: Visit www.sajuniortennis.com and see the “Gran Prix” section to sign up. (Players should be able to serve and keep score.)

To join a session, contact Michael Timoskevich at [email protected] or by phone at 210-995-8893.

HIDDEN FOREST SWIM LAP CLUBDid you know that Hidden Forest has a Swim Lap Club? With the weather warming up, we thought you might like to know about it. Here are some key points:

• The Lap Club is for Hidden Forest residents and their guests only

• Only Hidden Forest residents will be issued or possess a key to the pool

• Lap swimming hours are 6 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

• No lifeguard is on duty during this time.

• You must use a “buddy system” while lap swimming (at least one other person at the pool with you at all times).

• You must sign a new waiver at the HOA office before you are allowed to participate.

• You must be at least 18 years of age.

• No children under the age of 18 are allowed at the pool during this time.

• A Swim Liability Waiver form is on the Hidden Forest web site, www.hiddenforesthoa.com, under pool, all the way at the bottom

If this is something you are interested in doing, please contact the HOA office at 494-0711 for more information.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

LOOKING AHEADJune 2 Piranhas’ Home MeetJune 7 Last Day of SchoolJune 8 Pool Open Full-Time (except Mondays)June 12 Deadline for July NewsletterJune 13 HFHOA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm in the Rec RoomJune 17 Father’s DayJune 23 Piranhas’ Home MeetJune 30 CHAMPS Swim MeetJuly Brush Pick UpJuly 4 Fun Run, Parade & PicnicJuly 10 Deadline for August NewsletterJuly 11 HFHOA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm in the Rec RoomAugust 7 Deadline for September NewsletterAugust 8 HFHOA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm in the Rec RoomSeptember 3 Labor Day

MAYMay Swim Team Practice, 4:30 after schoolMay Pool open on Saturdays and SundaysMay 1-6 SA300 Commemorative WeekMay 5 Elementary Garden Day – Fiesta!May 8 Deadline for June NewsletterMay 9 HFHOA Board Meeting, 6:30 pm in the Rec RoomMay 13 Mother’s DayMay 19 Time TrialsMay 28 Memorial Day

HIDDEN FOREST BIBLE STUDYUnshakable Hope by Max Lucado

We are excited to have a Bible Study in the Forest again! It is an ongoing study and there is always room! The study can be accessed online

in case you miss and you can join the study group when possible.

Tuesday evenings 6:45-8:15

Please call or text David and Cheeba Sobotka for more info. 812-459-3748 or email at [email protected]

SA300COMMEMORATIVE WEEK - MAY 1-6, 2018

The joy and pride of San Antonio will vividly come to life during our Tricentennial Commemorative Week, May 1-6, 2018. Six solid days will be filled with educational, artistic, and entertaining events that showcase San Antonio’s unity amid diversity, and the ties that bind us all together to be one of the U.S.’s top cities.

There is something for everyone!Check out the official celebration website https://www.sanantonio300.org/ for a calendar of events, the commemorative week link at https://www.sanantonio300.org/commemorative-week/ or download their official SA300 APP. Your official (free) Tricentennial Magazine featuring the celebration events can be picked at HEB’s or Jim’s around the city.

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Semi-annual assessments are due April 1st and October 1st. If you have any questions regarding your balance, please contact the HOA office. Assessments for April 2018 - October 2018 are $187.17. For your convenience, there is a drop box on Sherman Oak or a drop slot in the office door upstairs from the pool.

Hidden Forest remains one of the lowest in HOA fees in the area. We are so thankful for all of you for helping us maintain our beautiful Forest and keeping it a wonderful place to live!

HF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGMay 9, 2018

• Call to Order• Approve Minutes• HF Security Report • Office Managers Report • Treasurer’s Report • Committee Reports• Old Business• New Business • AdjournCLASSIC CAR CLUB

If you are interested in being involved in a Classic Car Club, please contact Ronnie Gray at [email protected]. It is not necessary to own your own classic car to join.

FLY FISHING CLUBLove the outdoors? Love Fishing? Interested in talking techniques, best locations or just learning more? If you are interested in being

involved in a Fly Fishing Club, please contact Ronnie Gray at [email protected].

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Learn the action steps you can take for safeguarding children in and around the water.

SUPERVISIONCuriosity, rapidly changing skills, and an inability to understand danger place young children at high risk. Adults must establish and communicate responsibility for child supervision.

• Assign an adult "water watcher" to supervise the pool/spa area, especially during social gatherings.

• Assign a second adult to maintain constant visual contact with children in the pool/spa area. Don't assume someone else is watching a child.

• Never leave a child alone near a pool or spa, bathtub, toilet, water-filled bucket, pond, or any standing water in which a child's nose and mouth may be submersed.

• Don't rely on swimming lessons, life preservers, or any other equipment to make a child "water safe".

• Don't allow children to play in the pool/spa area.• Look in the pool area first if a child is missing.• Communicate pool safety measures with the baby-sitter

and train the sitter in CPR.

POOL SAFETY/DROWNING PREVENTIONPREPARATION• Learn how to swim, proper rescue

techniques and CPR.• Mount rescue equipment by the pool. This should include a

lifesaving ring, shepherd’s hook, and CPR sign. Many float-type toys like arm floats and inflatable rings are thought to be lifesavers. They aren’t. They are only toys and should be used only as toys.

• Post the 9-1-1 emergency phone number on your phones. Have a phone near the pool area. Don’t leave children unattended while talking on the phone.

Important Facts About Childhood Drowning• Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death to children

under five years of age in 18 states, and California leads the nation.

• A pool or spa is 14 times more likely than a vehicle to cause the death of a child under five.

• Drowning is a silent event. Children under five do not understand the dangers of falling into water and do not splash or cry out for help.

• Children can drown during surprisingly short breaks in visual contact.

May is Older Americans MonthIn celebration of Older Americans Month first

celebrated in 1963, The Village at Incarnate Wordrecognizes the invaluable resources of those who have paved the way for us today. In celebration,

we invite everyone to the following FREE events.

Age Strong! Live Long! WalkJoin us as we celebrate Older Americans Month with a one mile walk around thetrack at the University of the Incarnate Word. Stay engaged, active and involved

with your fellow residents and friends! Complimentary refreshments. Shuttle servicewill be available from The Village at Incarnate Word to/from the track. Participants

who pre-register will receive a free t-shirt.

Thursday, May 3 8:00 a.m.Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, UIW

4301 Broadway

Engage at Every Age SymposiumGet engaged as you spend the day with us learning, laughing and living life! We’ll

explore new opportunities to Connect and have fun while doing it. Let’s get physical with a dance/exercise session. We’ll play some games and have a painting party! Lunch, supplies

and refreshments will be provided: pre-registration required.

Thursday, May 17 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Lunch provided (RSVP Required)

CHRISTUS Heritage Hall at The Village at Incarnate Word4707 Broadway

Ask the ExpertsSponsored by Kameron Chicoine with Senior Living Choices. Do you have questions

about the different levels of senior living? Do you know what rehabilitation facilities areand when you may need one? Would you like answers about how to plan for your loved ones or yourself? Get a chance to ask a panel of senior industry experts on these topics

and more. Seating is limited; pre-registration required.

Tuesday, May 29 6:00 p.m.Dinner provided (RSVP Required)

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HOW TO PREVENTMOSQUITOES!

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Eliminate Standing Water Sources1 Uncovered Boats2 Open Trash Bins3 Fountains and Bird Baths4 Clogged Rain Gutters5 Low Areas6 Potted Plant Saucers7 Water Bowls for Pets

USE INSECT REPELLENTLook for active ingredients like

DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535.

WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHESWear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Treat clothes with permethrin for greater protection.

MOSQUITO-PROOF YOUR HOMEKeep screens on windows and doors closed.

Use air conditioning when available.

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Plant mosquito-repelling plants on your property like citronella, basil, catnip, and lavender.Tip

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Lawn 101By Mark Peterson, SAWS Conservation Project Coordinator

Follow these straightforward tips and you should have a healthy green lawn that uses minimal water.

1. Select the correct grass typeAbandon the idea that you can have any grass species you want. The amount of sunlight determines your species. Ten hours or more of direct sunlight dictates Bermuda grass. Less than ten hours and you’re limited to zoysia and St. Augustine. If you have less than five hours of direct sunlight, then forget about a lawn. It’s not going to happen.

2. Mow weeklySelect at least one day a week as your mowing day and stick to it. Mowing weekly improves grass health and reduces weeds. Also, always mow high — 3 inches for St. Augustine, 2 inches for zoysia and 1 ½ inches for Bermuda grass.

3. Compost and aerateThis is the second most important activity you can do for your lawn. Of the two, composting is the most important and should be done twice a year. Aeration can be done once or even every other year. Both increase the soil’s ability to absorb water and

oxygen, each crucial for strong root development. Strong roots means less need for nutrients and water.

4. Leave the clippings on the lawnGrass is a “heavy feeder,” meaning it requires more nutrients than other plants. Leaving the clippings and adding compost in spring and fall eliminates the need for additional fertilizer most of the time. If the blades are not growing or are light green in color, then additional fertilizer may be needed. Apply only after April 15 and before November 1.

5. WaterOf course, I’m going to encourage you to cut back on water. And by following all the aforementioned rules, you can dramatically reduce water usage to no more than once a week. The most important times of the year to water are spring and fall. Plants in South Texas are adapted to grow in spring and fall, not summer. Help them with their natural tendencies.

No need for complex chemicals or chants. Select, mow, compost and water are all it takes to maintain a healthy, green lawn.

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HIDDEN FOREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION831 Sherman OakSan Antonio, TX 78232

PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDSAN ANTONIO,TXPERMIT NO.1568Time Dated

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SYNTHETICOIL CHANGE SYNTHETICOIL CHANGE

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