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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9 PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION HOA Board Meeting Wed., October 2 @ 7 PM MUD Building 5302 Old Lodge In This Issue • Fire Department: 2 • Home & Garden Club: 6 • Safety & Security: 7 • Community News: 8 • Classifieds: 12 • Calendar: 16 ´ 2 ¨ Annual Garden Club Garage Sale Inside Clubhouse Thursday, October 24th 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Donations Accepted Wednesday, Oct. 23th nnn z Ten Things Every HOA Resident Should Know z 1. Know the Rules – Understand and comply with the restrictive covenants, by-laws, and other rules and regula- tions of your neighborhood. 2. Know that you must pay your assess- ments on time. Assessment invoices are mailed on or about December 1st of each year with a due date of January 1st. Any unpaid amounts as of Febru- ary 1st are subject to interest charges. 3. Please do not ignore communications from you homeowners association, especially notices that may regard out- standing assessments or deed restric- tion violations. Achieving compliance with our community’s deed restrictions is the primary defense for protecting the property values of our homes. The board has the responsibility to govern fairly and consistently in the interest of all members, which includes placing liens or foreclosing for nonpayment of assessments, and taking legal action when necessary to achieve compliance with our restrictions. 4. You must maintain your property ac- cording to the governing documents and rules. 5. Know that submitting a Home Im- provement Request Form and being granted approval is required before making any exterior repairs or reno- vations to your property. This includes roof and siding replacement, swimming pool installation, painting, sheds, fences, and more. Please contact the HOA if you have questions or need assistance. 6. Know that your association has certain responsibilities to the mem- bership including compliance with federal and state laws, fiduciary re- sponsibility by board members, elec- tions, meeting notices, meetings, due process and much more as defined int covenants and by laws. 7. Stay informed and participate in the business of your homeowner associa- tion by reading the meeting minutes, attending the annual and monthly meetings, understanding the budget, and volunteering to serve on a com- mittee or the board. 8. Maintain a current address with your homeowners association. This is critical if you are a member of a homeowner’ association but do not live in the community and we need to contact you regarding an issue. Examples include rental property, sec- ond homes, homes used by children in college or retired parents, or invest- ment property. 9. Know that if your home is rental property or occupied by others, the HOA is entitled to a copy of the lease and that it is your responsibil- ity to ensure that tenants/occupants understand that they must comply with our restrictive covenants. This in- cludes association rules regarding use of playgrounds, pools, tennis courts, parking and other common areas. 10. Know who to call. Maintain contact information for the Greenwood Forest HOA. Please call 281-444-3522 ext. 4 for information about assessments and rental information or 281-444-3522 ext.5 for information about deed restric- tions and home improvement requests.

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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9

PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION

HOA Board Meeting

Wed., October 2 @ 7 PM

MUD Building

5302 Old Lodge

In This Issue

• Fire Department: 2

• Home & Garden Club: 6

• Safety & Security: 7

• Community News: 8

• Classifieds: 12

• Calendar: 16

´ 2 ¨

Annual Garden ClubGarage Sale

Inside ClubhouseThursday, October 24th

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM∑

Donations AcceptedWednesday, Oct. 23th

nnn

z Ten Things Every HOA Resident Should Know z1. Know the Rules – Understand and

comply with the restrictive covenants,

by-laws, and other rules and regula-

tions of your neighborhood.

2. Know that you must pay your assess-

ments on time. Assessment invoices are

mailed on or about December 1st of

each year with a due date of January

1st. Any unpaid amounts as of Febru-

ary 1st are subject to interest charges.

3. Please do not ignore communications

from you homeowners association,

especially notices that may regard out-

standing assessments or deed restric-

tion violations. Achieving compliance

with our community’s deed restrictions

is the primary defense for protecting

the property values of our homes. The

board has the responsibility to govern

fairly and consistently in the interest of

all members, which includes placing

liens or foreclosing for nonpayment of

assessments, and taking legal action

when necessary to achieve compliance

with our restrictions.

4. You must maintain your property ac-

cording to the governing documents

and rules.

5. Know that submitting a Home Im-

provement Request Form and being

granted approval is required before

making any exterior repairs or reno-

vations to your property. This includes

roof and siding replacement, swimming

pool installation, painting, sheds, fences,

and more. Please contact the HOA if

you have questions or need assistance.

6. Know that your association has

certain responsibilities to the mem-

bership including compliance with

federal and state laws, fiduciary re-

sponsibility by board members, elec-

tions, meeting notices, meetings, due

process and much more as defined int

covenants and by laws.

7. Stay informed and participate in the

business of your homeowner associa-

tion by reading the meeting minutes,

attending the annual and monthly

meetings, understanding the budget,

and volunteering to serve on a com-

mittee or the board.

8. Maintain a current address with

your homeowners association. This

is critical if you are a member of a

homeowner’ association but do not

live in the community and we need

to contact you regarding an issue.

Examples include rental property, sec-

ond homes, homes used by children in

college or retired parents, or invest-

ment property.

9. Know that if your home is rental

property or occupied by others, the

HOA is entitled to a copy of the

lease and that it is your responsibil-

ity to ensure that tenants/occupants

understand that they must comply

with our restrictive covenants. This in-

cludes association rules regarding use

of playgrounds, pools, tennis courts,

parking and other common areas.

10. Know who to call. Maintain contact

information for the Greenwood Forest

HOA. Please call 281-444-3522 ext. 4

for information about assessments and

rental information or 281-444-3522

ext.5 for information about deed restric-

tions and home improvement requests.

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2 THE FOREST NEWS October 2019

Champions ESD is teaming up with the National

Fire Protection Association®

(NFPA®)—the official spon-

sor of Fire Prevention Week for

more than 90 years—to promote

this year’s Fire Prevention Week

campaign, “Not Every Hero

Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice

Your Escape!” The campaign

works to educate everyone

about the small but important

actions they can take to keep

themselves and those around them safe.

NFPA statistics show that in 2017 U.S. fire depart-

ments responded to 357,000 home structure fires.

These fires caused 2,630 fire deaths and 10,600 fire

injuries. On average, seven people died in a fire in a

home per day during 2012 to 2016.

“These numbers show that home fires continue to

pose a significant threat to safety,” said Lorraine

Carli, NFPA’s vice president of Outreach and

Advocacy. “In a typical home fire, you may have as

little as one to two minutes to escape safely from

the time the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning

and practice can help you make the most of the time

you have, giving everyone enough time to get out.

While NFPA and the Champions ESD are focusing

on home fires, these messages apply to virtually any

location.

“Situational awareness is a skill people need to use

wherever they go,” said Fire Chief Dan Shelor. “No

matter where you are, look for available exits. If the

alarm system sounds, take it seriously and exit the

building immediately.”

Champions ESD will be at elementary and Pre-K

childcare schools in support of this year’s Fire

Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears

a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”.

For more general information about Fire Prevention

Week and home escape planning, visit fpw.org.

championsfi re.org

facebook.com/ChampionsESD

twitter.com/ChampionsESD

youtube.com/ChampionsESD

Fire Department FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Champions ESD reminds residents:

Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape! ™

ARTICLE DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER:

Monday, October 14thPlease e-mail articles to [email protected].

Not every hero wears a cape.

and yourPLAN PRACTICE ESCAPE!firepreventionweek.org

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2019 3

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4 THE FOREST NEWS October 2019

PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS

Assessments are the way your HOA operates and

maintains the common areas. When an assessment

is past due the entire subdivision is affected.

At this time there are about 230 past due

assessment accounts in Greenwood Forest which

equates to about 14% of the households receiving

for free services like Constable patrol, street

lights and common area maintenance that their

neighbors have paid for.

It also means that improvements and expansion

of common areas cannot be completed as quickly

and fully as your HOA Board and residents would

like. The condition of the common areas can affect

your home’s value and, like infrastructure around

the United States, the longer improvements and

updates are put off, the higher the cost.

The HOA makes every effort to find solutions

for homeowners with financial concerns, but

cannot work with homeowners who ignore

their obligations or do not respond to our

correspondence about their assessment account.

As directed by our attorney, a new collection policy

has been adopted. This policy is posted on the

Greenwood Forest web site at greenwoodforest.net.

If you have any questions about the assessment

account on your property, please contact the

Club Office to discuss your account with the

Club Manager or to make arrangements to speak

confidentially with the HOA Board.

Thinking About Selling Your Home?

You should know, the first thing a potential home buyer will notice about your house is the front exterior or what we like to refer to as “curb appeal.”For a personal, no-obligation consultation on the current real estate market and an analysis of your home, give me a call.

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2019 5

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events. If something does not look right, give them a call. The deputies need our help, so

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GARAGE SALE REQUEST

Attention residents…If you are planning to hold an estate sale

or garage sale in the upcoming months,

don’t forget about donations for the annual

Garden Club garage sale in October. We

will be happy to pick up any leftovers that

did not get sold. We will take small, work-

ing appliances, household goods - dishes,

glasses, decorative items, etc. Please call

Carol at (281)440-4864. All sales from our

garage sale go back into the neighborhood

for beautification projects.

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6 THE FOREST NEWS October 2019

Happy autumn to all of you! Although the weather

does not always feel like fall, the days are getting

shorter and a bit crisper!

The women of Greenwood Forest were welcomed

back on September 12th for a wonderful meeting

with not one but THREE special guest speakers. Ken

Latimer, president of the Home Owner’s association,

Marianne Strong from Greenwood Forest Elementary

School, and Maria Hartman from Precinct 4 Fun for

Seniors Program each shared interesting information

with the group.

The new calendar was unveiled and there will be so

many fun, informative, activities this year to keep

everyone excited. A new name and new bylaws were

voted on for this new club, which is a merger of the

women’s club and the garden club. This meeting was

also the time for lots of signing up for special interest

groups, such as beginner’s bridge, bridge, busy hands

(knitting and crocheting), and quilting, and also sign-

ing up for extra trips, such as a trip to the stunning

Mercer Arboretum, which has been totally rebuilt.

Looking forward, October 24th will be the famous

Greenwood Forest INDOOR GARAGE SALE! If

you are looking to donate some of your treasures and

collectibles, contact Carol Pomes at 5919 Pinewilde.

Her phone number is 281-440-4864. And if you

are looking to buy all kinds of special goodies, mark

that date on your calendar! Remember that all pro-

ceeds are used in Greenwood Forest to beautify the

neighborhood, such as enhancing the landscaping

at entrances.

This month, the Yard of the Month honors go to

Ken and Karen Grubaugh at 5819 Pebble Springs.

Take a drive by this lovely yard and you will see why

this home was chosen for the honors! How wonder-

ful to live in a neighborhood where people take so

much pride in their surroundings. Thank you, Ken

and Karen!

If you have never thought about coming to one of the club meetings, drop by at our next meet-ing October 10th at the clubhouse. You will be sure to see some of your neighbors and meet a few new friends.

Home & Garden Club

AUGUST 2019 PATROL STATS

Type of Activity IncidentsBurglary Habitation 1Burglary Vehicle 1Theft Habitation 0Theft Vehicle 0Theft Other 0Robbery 0Assault 1Sexual Assault 0Criminal Mischief 0Disturbance Family 2Disturbance Juvenile 1Disturbance Other 3Alarms 14Suspicious Vehicles 27Suspicious Persons 12Runaways 0Phone Harassment 1Other Calls 93Citations 143

Ken & Karen Grubaugh5819 Pebble Springs

Yard of the Month for September was selected from homes on the west side of Champion Forest Drive.

YA

RDOF THE MONTH

September

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2019 7

Safety & Security

HALLOWEEN SAFETY

It’s October and that means, Halloween is just a few weeks away. Greenwood Forest will be crawling with

Witches, Ghosts, Goblins, and all sorts of creatures. Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when

it comes to child safety. There are several easy and effective behaviors that parents can share with kids to help

reduce their risk of injury. 

Greenwood Forest has a high volume of children Trick or Treating in our neighborhood. To help reduce the

danger of children not seen by moving vehicles or running from behind parked cars, a great safety tip is to park

all cars in a drive way. Removing the obstruction of cars parked on streets during trick or treat hours will be an added safety precaution.

Hard Facts

On average, children are more than twice as like ly to

be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any

other day of the year.

Top Tips

Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape

or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

Have kids use glow sticks or flashlights to help

them see and be seen by drivers.

Children under the age of 12 should not be alone

at night without adult supervision. If kids are

mature enough to be out without supervision,

remind them to stick to familiar areas that are

well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 pm to

9:30 pm so be especially alert for kids during those

hours.

When selecting a costume make sure it is the right

size to prevent trips and falls.

Walk Safely

Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals

and crosswalks.

Look left, right and left again when crossing and

keep looking as you cross. 

Put electronic devices down and keep heads up

and walk, don’t run, across the street.

Teach children to make eye contact with drivers

before crossing in front of them.

If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far

to the left as possible.

Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.

Teach children to never dart out into the street or

cross between parked cars.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

Slow down and be especially alert in residential

neighborhoods.

Take extra time to look for kids at intersections,

on medians and on curbs.

Enter and exit driveways slowly and carefully.

Eliminate any distractions inside your car

so you can concentrate on the road and

your surroundings.

 Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic

and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to

spot children from greater distance.

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8 THE FOREST NEWS October 2019

Community News

WHAT ARE CC&RS ANYWAY?When our community was developed, the developer

filed with the state a series of documents designed to

uphold the integrity of our community and spell out

the duties of our association, and the responsibilities

of each of us, the owners. Those documents are often

referred to as the governing documents and are made

up of the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, and

the CC&R’s (Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions).

The Articles of Incorporation are a one-page

document that must be filed with the Secretary of

State. It simply states that a non-profit corporation

is being formed (our community association).

The Bylaws dictate the powers and duties

of the Board of Directors (when meetings

occur, how the Board is elected, etc.)

The CC&R’s dictate the powers and duties of

the corporation and regulate both the physical

characteristics of our development and the

lifestyles of our residents. Of all of the governing

documents, the CC&R’s are often the least

understood but inarguably the most important.

In order to close escrow on your home, you signed

a series of papers, one of which stated that you

had read the CC&R’s and agree to abide by them.

When escrow closed, you entered in to a contractual

agreement with the other owners in our community

to conform to the dictates of those CC&R’s. This

is where some owners get confused. The confusion,

however, is easily cleared up once the CC&R’s are

read, or re-read as the case may be. After all, how

many of you actually read and understood the

CC&R’s before closing escrow? Those that did are to

be applauded. The rest of us have had to take a crash-

course on the CC&R’s through trial and error. Often

we have found out that we are in non-compliance

to the CC&R’s or Rules & Regulations through

correspondence received from our HOA. So, we dust

off that old copy of the CC&R’s and, sure enough,

there it is in black and white, the exact restriction that

we completely forgot about. Being responsible owners

we correct the situation and, armed with a new-found

knowledge of our CC&R’s, we continue with our

lives, undisturbed (that is, until we “forget” something

else and have to go through the process once again).

Often we focus on the “pain in the neck” aspect

of our CC&R’s, but by doing so we miss the real

beauty of their purpose. The CC&R’s provide

a structural framework to help residents of

different backgrounds, ideals, and perceptions

to live together in harmony and by doing so, the

community and our property values benefit.

If we had no architectural controls (as spelled out

in the CC&R’s) or no ability to correct violations

of the Rules & Regulations (also spelled out in the

CC&R’s), then there would be no harmony and

ultimately our community and our property values

would suffer. In other words, the CC&R’s are good

business… they help ensure that our property values

are maintained and our investments protected.

So, the next time you get a note from our HOA

explaining why you are in non-compliance with

the CC&R’s or the Rules & Regulations, take

a moment to remember what the spirit of the

CC&R’s embrace (protection of your investment)

and know that our Board of Directors are taking

their responsibilities seriously and are working to

protect, preserve and enhance our property values.

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2019 9

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10 THE FOREST NEWS October 2019

Community News (continued)

New Exhibitions, Afternoon Tea, and Steinway Concert Planned at Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts has a busy October planned, with fall exhibitions, an Afternoon Tea, and a dedication concert for their new Steinway grand piano.

Fall ExhibitionsFrom urban art to the majesty of the Grand Canyon,

the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts will showcase

the contrasting beauty of natural landscapes and street

art in its Fall 2019 exhibitions.

Grand Canyon Photographs: Celebrating the Centennial 1919-

2019 by American photographer Mark Burns will be

featured in the Main Gallery of the museum, while Anat

Ronen: Urban Legend brings large-scale urban art to the

Rebecca Cole Gallery. Both exhibitions open September

10 and continue through January 11, 2020.

Grand Canyon Photographs celebrates the majesty of the

Grand Canyon and commemorates the 100th anniver-

sary of its establishment as a National Park. Through

black and white photography, color photography, pan-

oramic images and contemporary prints, the exhibition

seeks to capture the grandeur of one of our nation’s

greatest treasures. The exhibition also features an audio

recording, The Sound of the Colorado River, made by Burns

at Lee’s Ferry, mile-marker 1 of the Grand Canyon, to

create a multi-sensory experience within the exhibition.

Anat Ronen: Urban Legend showcases two huge murals

that Ronen has painted on the walls of the Rebecca

Cole Gallery at the Pearl, as well as images of other

large-scale work she has done. In a nod to the adjacent

Grand Canyon exhibition, Ronen has also created

a large, interactive painting of the Grand Canyon.

Visitors will be encouraged to stand in that installation

and take their photo, revealing an astounding 3D effect.

“Selfie Saturdays” will highlight this opportunity for

weekend visitors at the Pearl.

Over the course of the exhibition, Anat Ronen will also

provide lectures, talks, demonstrations and workshops at

the Pearl.

Steinway Dedication Concert

The Pearl will host a special concert in the Main

Gallery on Sunday, October 20 to dedicate their new

Wanda and Fred Pauling Steinway concert-grand piano.

Surrounded by Mark Burns’ beautiful images of the

Grand Canyon, guests will enjoy a concert of American

songs and spirituals performed by pianist Roger Keele,

soprano Nancy Curtis, and baritone Dorceal Duckens.

Afternoon Tea

The Pearl’s 10th Annual Afternoon Tea, “On the South

Rim,” will take place at 3 pm Thursday, November 14.

This year’s Tea honors Susan Diehl for her extraor-

dinary service to the Pearl, and takes place at Shirley

Acres, 217 Woerner Road in Houston, 77090.

Guest speaker for the event is photographer Mark

Burns, whose work, Grand Canyon Photographs: Celebrating

the Centennial 1919 – 2019 is on exhibition at the Pearl

this fall.

Single tickets, tables and sponsorships are available for

this fun annual event that benefits the Pearl.

Museum Hours

Located at 6815 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, the

Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is open 10 am to

5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.

Donations are appreciated and help continue the Pearl’s

mission of art, education, and community.

About the Pearl

The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts exists to pro-

vide direct, first-hand access to original works of art,

and to offer outstanding educational and public pro-

gramming. As the only Fine Arts museum in Harris

County outside the city center of Houston, the Pearl

operates completely through the generous donations of

individuals, businesses and foundations from the greater

Houston community, and is free to all.

For more information, please visit pearlmfa.org or call

(281) 376-6322.

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2019 11

Community News (continued)

SEPTEMBER BRIDGE SCORES

2nd Thurs. Evening Duplicate Bridge1. Sandy Davis & Helen Langlinais

2. Don & Joyce Trimble

3. Patricia Jacques & Joyce Schnell

If you would like to join this group that meets the second

Thursday evening of the month at 7 PM at the clubhouse,

please call Joyce at (281) 455-9756.

Women’s Club Bridge2nd Monday, September 91. Carolyn Mason

2. Pat Jacques

Women’s Club Bridge4th Monday, August 261. Silma Colbert

2. Peggy Magsig

PET OF THE MONTH

Kola is a beautiful Lab

Mix. She is approximately

1 year old and was saved

from a high kill shelter

with her babies. Her

babies are all adopted and

now it’s Kola’s turn to find

a forever home.

She is sweet, smart and

playful. Gets along with other dogs and kids. She is

learning how to stay.

If you’d like your home to be Kola’s forever home,

please note there is a $25 adoption fee. Email us at

[email protected] or call (832) 267-5777

for more information on adoption.

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HOUSE & PET SITTING – Long-time

GWF resident. References available upon

request. Robbie Pukler: (281) 880-9598.

HELP NEEDED – To assist with per-

sonal care for a wheelchair-bound patient.

Approx. 20 hours weekly. No weekends

required. Greenwood Forest area. Call Linda:

(281) 440-4863.

PET SITTING – Let me take care of your

pets while you are away. I will let them out,

love on them, play with them, brush them,

and walk them, if you like. They will be well

loved while you are away. GWF Resident.

Call Candi @ (281) 513-4721.

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Homes SOLD in August 6Avg Days on Market 13.5

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As of September 16, 2019:Homes on the Market 33

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Homes Under Contract 10Option Pending 3

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Homeowner’s AssociationKen Latimer President

Kay Wilson Secretary

Maureen Lankford Treasurer

Ken Reed V.P. Security

Marla Wade V.P. Deed Restrictions

Monthly board meetings held first Wednesdays at 7 pm at 5302 Old Lodge. All residents welcome. If you would like to address the board regarding a specific subject, please call the President to be added to the agenda.

October 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

2Quilters – 9 am

Book Club – 9:30 am

Bridge – 1 pm

HOA Board Meeting –

MUD Building – 7 pm

3Women’s Club Board Meeting – 9:30 am

Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

4 5National Night Out at Clubhouse – 2-5 pm

6 7 8Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

9Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

National Night Out Meeting – 7 pm

10Women’s Club General Meeting – 9:30 am

Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

Thurs. Night Dup. BridgeAdult Room – 7 pm

11 12

13 14Women’s Club Bridge9:30 am – Adult Room

WCID 109 Board Mtg –MUD Bldg – 7 pm

15Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

16Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

17Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

18 19

20 21 22Deliver Items to Garage Sale

23Garage Sale Setup

24Annual Garage Sale – 8:00 am – 4 pm

25 26

27 28Women’s Club Bridge9:30 am – Adult Room

WCID 109 Board Mtg –MUD Bldg – 7 pm

29 30Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

31

Important Numbers to Keep*** Emergency Only ***Fire / Medical / Police

Non-Emergency / Administrative Questions

Constable’s Office (281) 376-3472

Champions Fire Dept. (281) 444-2014

Cypress Creek EMS (281) 378-0800

Street Lights – Center Point Energy (713) 207-2222

Trash & Recycling Svcs. – Texas Pride (281) 342-8178

[email protected]

Water – Billing & Service “EDP” (832) 467-1599

Harris County Public Health Services (713) 274-6300

Harris County Community Assist. Dept. (281) 353-8424

www.hcp4.net/assistance/cad

Greenwood Forest Elementary (832) 484-5700

Wunderlich Intermediate (832) 249-5200

Klein Forest High School (832) 484-4500

Vacation Watch (281) 376-3472

or visit www.cd4.hctx.net

Breakers Swim Team www.gwfbreakers.com

Lost Pets (Robbie Pukler) (281) 880-9598

9-1-1

Greenwood Forest Residents Club12700 Champion Forest Drive

Houston, TX 77066-1528

Caroline Roberts – Club Manager (Ext. 4)

E-mail: [email protected]

Denise Delmedico - Deed Restrictions (Ext. 5)

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (281) 444-3522

Fax: (281) 444-9609

Website: greenwoodforest.net

Rentals: Please call the office to set up an appointment.

Not responsible for the accuracy of advertiser’s claims.

Business Hours:Tuesday, Thursday, &

Friday, 9 am - 5 pmClosed Mondays &

Wednesdays