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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 In This Issue PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION Wednesday, October 5, 2016 7:00 PM MUD Building HOA Board Meeting z Changes Are Coming z In the spring of 2014, the sitting HOA board decided to bring all functions of the HOA back in house. At that time, deed restriction violations and all that was required to encourage compliance, was han- dled by another company for the HOA. The same company was also doing some accounting functions for the HOA. Pool management was being done by a 2nd company. As is has turned out, it was not only a financially responsible deci- sion to bring both deed restric- tion/ACC functions and account- ing in house, but also a decision that has led to increased commu- nication between the Board and Greenwood Forest Residents. We now have a better tracking system for deed restriction violations that supports greater compliance, and quicker resolution. Having all operations under the same roof has also enabled the Board to increase collections of unpaid HOA dues and respond more efficiently to legal matters that affect the welfare of the subdivision. In order to provide uninterrupted time for our staff, Caroline and Denise, beginning October 3, 2017, the main clubhouse office will be closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. The main office will be open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Denise will be available in her Deed Restriction/ACC office when she is not doing driving inspections Monday through Thursday. Please call before com- ing so you will be sure to find Denise in her office. We should also have our new, automated phone system in place very soon. It will allow you to get answers to many frequently asked questions as well as reach either Caroline or Denise directly, or leave them individual voicemails. If you have questions or concerns about these arrangements, please bring them to the November HOA Board Meeting on Wednesday, November 2. • Fire Department: 3 • Women’s Club: 5 • Home & Garden Club: 7 • Safety & Security: 8 • Community News: 10 • Classifieds: 11 ´ 2 ¨ Annual Garden Club Garage Sale Inside Clubhouse Thursday, October 27th 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Donations Accepted Wednesday, October 26th nnn OOPS! We overlooked giving thanks to two awesome GF residents who gave of their talent, goodies, and time for the Greenwood 4th of July party: Donna & Teresa Craig, owners of Nanny’s Niche They donated the most wonderfully scrumptious cakes and cupcakes, which were truly a hit at the party.

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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6

In This Issue

PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION

Wednesday,October 5, 2016

7:00 PM

MUD Building

HOA Board Meetingz Changes Are Coming z

In the spring of 2014, the sitting

HOA board decided to bring all

functions of the HOA back in

house. At that time, deed restriction

violations and all that was required

to encourage compliance, was han-

dled by another company for the

HOA. The same company was also

doing some accounting functions

for the HOA. Pool management

was being done by a 2nd company.

As is has turned out, it was not

only a financially responsible deci-

sion to bring both deed restric-

tion/ACC functions and account-

ing in house, but also a decision

that has led to increased commu-

nication between the Board and

Greenwood Forest Residents. We

now have a better tracking system

for deed restriction violations that

supports greater compliance, and

quicker resolution.

Having all operations under the

same roof has also enabled the

Board to increase collections of

unpaid HOA dues and respond

more efficiently to legal matters that

affect the welfare of the subdivision.

In order to provide uninterrupted

time for our staff, Caroline and

Denise, beginning October 3,

2017, the main clubhouse office

will be closed on Mondays and

Wednesdays. The main office will

be open Tuesday, Thursday, and

Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Denise will be available in her

Deed Restriction/ACC office

when she is not doing driving

inspections Monday through

Thursday. Please call before com-

ing so you will be sure to find

Denise in her office.

We should also have our new,

automated phone system in place

very soon. It will allow you to get

answers to many frequently asked

questions as well as reach either

Caroline or Denise directly, or

leave them individual voicemails.

If you have questions or concerns

about these arrangements, please

bring them to the November HOA

Board Meeting on Wednesday,

November 2.

• Fire Department: 3

• Women’s Club: 5

• Home & Garden Club: 7

• Safety & Security: 8

• Community News: 10

• Classifieds: 11

´ 2 ¨

Annual Garden Club

Garage SaleInside Clubhouse

Thursday,October 27th

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM∑

Donations AcceptedWednesday,October 26th

nnn

OOPS!We overlooked giving thanks to two awesome GF residents who gave of their talent, goodies, and time for the Greenwood 4th of July party:

Donna & Teresa Craig, owners of Nanny’s Niche

They donated the most wonderfully scrumptious cakes and cupcakes,

which were truly a hit at the party.

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2 THE FOREST NEWS October 2016

ARTICLE DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER:Friday, October 14th

Please e-mail articles to [email protected].

Age matters when it comes to your smoke alarms. Check the manufacture dates on your smoke alarms today!

1. Remove the smoke alarm from

the wall or ceiling.

2. Look at the back of the

alarm for the date of

manufacture.

3. Smoke alarms should be

replaced 10 years from date

of manufacture.

4. Return the alarm to the

ceiling or wall mount if less

than 10 years. Replace the

alarm if older.

Fire Department OCTOBER IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH

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championsfi re.org

facebook.com/ChampionsESD

Twitter: @ChampionsESD

REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT TIPS:• A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat

and fire.

• Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing

the test button.

• If the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and STAY

OUTSIDE at your meeting place.

• Call 9-1-1 from a cellphone or neighbor’s phone and

STAY OUTSIDE.

• Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside

each sleeping area (hallways), and on every level of

the home. Larger homes need more alarms than

smaller homes.

• Did we mention, STAY OUTSIDE? Contents can

be replaced, you cannot.

For more information visit the NFPA website:

nfpa.org/public-education/campaigns/fire-prevention-week

832-335-3782HGI Remodeling

- kitchens- bathrooms- flooring- painting

[email protected]

- sheetrock- patio- yard design- custom built-ins

“Donna and I have lived here for 28 years and you have done the very best work we’ve ever had.”

C&D Guy, Spanish Oak

G E R M AN

YQUALITY

MADE IN

Rosemary MackinWriter

E-mail: [email protected]

Succinctly SaidBrochures with pizzazz

Edited business copy and student work

New CopyLetters and thank you notes

Phone: 713-385-0503

- JUST A REMINDER -

School is in session. Please mind your speed in the

school zones.

Nanny’s Niche Bakery and Craft Shop 5020 FM 1960 West, Suite B2Houston, TX 77069

[email protected]

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THE FOREST NEWS June 2016 3

Unpaid Assessments PAY PAST DUE ASSESSMENTS TO AVOID COLLECTION ACTION

Your NeighborhoodHandyman

LB ReidCarpentry / Doors / Painting / Decks / RoofsFences/ Honey Do Lists / No Job Too Small!

All General House Repairs.Free Estimates. Reasonable Prices.

[email protected], Honest, and Reliable

Virus & Spyware Removal

Home Office Setup

Networking

Reasonable Rates

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Call Jason “The Computer Guy”

281∙753∙9909 Greenwood Forest Resident

COMPUTER REPAIR

Anyone with outstanding assessment fees

is urged to contact the HOA to arrange

payment. Payment plans may be available,

however, you must communicate with the HOA.

Accounts that remain delinquent will be

forwarded to the attorney for collection.

The account will incur additional costs

which can be considerable. The HOA

Board considers legal action the last resort,

however when an owner is chronically

delinquent, has refused a payment plan,

defaulted on the plan, and ignored requests

for communication; legal action becomes

the only option.

HOA fees are part of the covenants of the

neighborhood that you agreed to when

purchasing your home. Nonpayment of

these fees can result in the foreclosure of

your home.

If you are delinquent and have not yet

received a letter from the attorney,

please contact Caroline Roberts at

(281) 444-3522 to make payment

arrangements or speak to the HOA Board.

Please don’t wait any longer.

“Working In Your Neighborhood”• Residential• Deep Cleaning• Regular Cleaning• Free Estimates

• Quality Work at a Fair Price

Leticia Villareal

• Move-In/Move-Out• References Available• 20 Years Experience• Holiday Cleaning

281-216-8001

Leticia’s House Cleaning

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4 THE FOREST NEWS October 2016

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o Garbage disposed o Shower valveso Toiletso Faucets and sinks

Gas testing Leaky pipe repairs and replacements

10% Discount to Senior Citizens and Teachers

Call Us:

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Reduce roof rot and wood damage Eliminate rodent nesting & mosquitoes

Services starting at $89

832.498.3777Free On-Site Estimates Insured for Your Protection

Celebrating?

Got Business?

Consider the Residence Club for your next special occasion. Tell your friends

that we are again accepting rentals from

outside the neighborhood.

Contact the clubhouse at (281) 444-3522 with

all inquiries.

Clubhouse Rental

In need of a conference room? We will also rent the Old Lodge facilities

for Meetings.

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2016 5

The Women’s Club September meeting was awesome

as the ladies were excited to visit with each other after

a summer hiatus. Many shared exciting stories about

what they had done over the summer. They were also

looking forward to our 2016-2017 new year.

We are pleased to welcome our new member Melissa

Morton, who only recently moved to Greenwood,

and lives on Miller Valley Drive. Melissa is a native

Texan, and she shared that she was very excited

about recently obtaining her real estate license.

Our “Aloha To Summer” program was simply

outstanding! Our lovely Tahitian dance instructor

taught us the graceful Hula of Hawaii and the fast

and exciting hip shaking dance of Tahiti. Our ladies

eagerly joined in and very quickly there was a “whole

lot of shaking” going on. What a wonderful scene to

witness all the ladies perfecting their hip movements.

We all had a “hula” of a good time!

Our October program will be a Fall Fashion Safari.

Again, our lovely ladies will be modeling clothing

from some of our favorite neighborhood boutiques.

Mark your calendar for our November program on

Feng Shui for the holidays. We will learn how to

arrange our interior surroundings in harmony and

balance in preparation for the Christmas season.

Special interest groups:

Book Club meets the first Wednesday of every month.

The October book is After You by JoJo Moyes.

Quilting group meets every Wednesday at 9:00 am.

Mary Henricksen informed us that all quilts will be

donated to charity.

Bridge group meets the 2nd Monday of the month

at 9:30 am. Beginner Bridge meets every Wednesday

at 1:00 pm.

Wineaux Group: Joyce Schnell announced that the

next Wineaux party will be held at the home of Trudi

and Jim Trainor on Saturday, October 22nd. Joyce

will be sending out additional information very soon.

Happy Halloween to All!

Larwa’s Mowing

[email protected]

• Residential Lawn Mowing: $25per 10K sq. ft. up to 6 in height

• Lots over 10K: $35 and up, corner,double lots, etc.

• Mow, edge, & blow

• Weekly, bi-weekly, yearly contracts avail.

• Mulch, weed ‘n’ feed extra

• Will match or beat competitor pricing

• Cash, Paypal, or credit cards acepted

• Over 20 years experience

• Greenwood Forest resident for 11 years

US ARMY VETERAN Ask for Mike or James

Women’s Club “FALLING” INTO OCTOBER

The Constable’s

Offi ce!

(281) 376-3472Please report suspicious persons, cars, or events. If something does not look right, give them a call. The deputies need our

help, so let’s assist them as much as possible!

Who Ya Gonna Call?

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6 THE FOREST NEWS October 2016

John CopeBroker

ReMax Professional Groupis eager to serve the residents of Greenwood Forest.

I can answer all of your questions about Selling, Buying and Mortgages.

Let John Cope, the Broker that “knows Greenwood Forest best ”,

Handle the Marketing and Sale of Your Home. “I’ll Market Your Home with Maximum Market Exposure to Get You the Highest Possible Price!”

ReMax Professional Group9234 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, Texas 77070

For a Free, No Obligation, Market Analysis of Your Home, Call Me.

New Number: 832-878-5884

“When it’s time to sell your home,

Call John Cope. I can sell your home too!”

Here is a list of my recent Greenwood Forest sales.

5419 Havenwoods5910 Foresthaven5907 Queensgate5307 Dana Leigh5310 Lawn Arbor

12019 Champion Forest12019 Greenwood Estates

5927 Miller Valley5927 Miller Valey - Leased

5510 Green Springs5618 Green Springs

5410 Lodge Creek - Leased5330 Pine Arbor5430 Pine Arbor5514 Pine Arbor

5602 Pine Arbor5414 Spanish Oak - Leased

5314 Pebble Springs12611 Misty Valley

5934 Theall Rd.5935 Theall Rd.5942 Theall Rd.

5314 Pebble Springs - Leased12003 Paradise Valley

5903 Templegate - Leased5926 Templegate

5322 Boyce Springs5503 Boyce Springs Dr.

12035 Indian Wells5503 Boyce Springs Dr. - Leased

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2016 7

Home & Garden Club Our annual garage sale is scheduled for October

27th. Barbara Brent has signup sheets for volunteers

on the 26th and 27th. We will be accepting donations

of clean, usable clothing, toys, household items, small

working appliances, small pieces of furniture, and

other treasurers that you no longer want to dust!

Start cleaning out those closets, neighbors! The

proceeds from the garage sale go directly back into

the beautification of the neighborhood.

The September yard of the month went to Ana

and Nicholas Koenig at 5322 Pine Arbor. Take a

drive by and check it out! Isn’t it great living in a

neighborhood where we have numerous yards that

would qualify as yard of the month! Now if we could

just figure out how to keep the weeds away!

We hope to see lots of new faces as we kick off another fun and exciting year!

Your Home & Garden Club board is at it, again!

They have been working very hard to have

everything ready for the 2016-2017 year. The first

meeting was September 22nd.

Make sure you mark your calendars for the 4th

Thursday of every month at 9:30 am, so you don’t

miss any of the programs Carol Pomes has planned

for you! In September, the program is; The History

of Butchart Gardens; October, the Garage Sale;

November, A Chemical Free Home; December,

the Christmas Luncheon; January, Floral Design;

February, Landscape Principals & Superstar Plants;

March, Plants of the Bible; April, Our Spring Trip to

the Florescence Show at the Museum of Fine Arts.

Wow, what a super list of programs!

Our meetings always start out with light refreshments

and a little time to catch up with our friends and

neighbors. We hope you will join us this year. If you

haven’t completed the membership form, it was in

the August newsletter. Bring it to the next meeting,

along with your check for the $15.00 annual dues,

and you are ready for the fun to begin!

CRIME WATCHThe next Crime Watch meeting will be on Wednesday, October 12th at 7 in the Clubhouse.

Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Antique Clock ServicesBy Clock Collector

Phone: (281) 440-4391Mobile: (281) 728-7668

www.antiqueclocksusa.com

Daniel J. Marusa

Sales - Repair - Restoration

Greenwood Forest Resident 40 Years

YAR

D OF THE MONTH

Ana and Nicholas Koenig5322 Pine Arbor

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

FLAGSTONE CONCRETE

(281) 350-6145

Jim Ellis, Owner

Specializing in Concrete Driveways

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8 THE FOREST NEWS October 2016

NEW CONSTABLE

Greenwood Forest has welcomed a new Sergeant

to our contract. Tamika Givens started her career

with Precinct 4 as a patrolman in Greenwood and

after a few years was promoted to Corporal in neigh-

boring Fountainhead. She was recently promoted

to Sergeant and transferred from Fountainhead to

fill our Sergeant position which was created when

Constable Sergeant Charles Bloomfield transferred to

the Harris County Sheriff ’s Department. Welcome,

Sergeant Givens!

SCAMS

• The COMPUTER SCAM is old but resurfac-

ing. It is usually initiated by a phone call from

a person alleging to be from Microsoft stating a

virus on your computer has been discovered. He/

she offers to help you with the problem if you

will allow them access to the computer by provid-

ing your email and password. If you allow them

access, you will then have a serious problem as

they will charge you hundreds of dollars to return

control of the computer to you and even then it

will be infected with various malware and spy-

ware and the sensitive information in it will have

been taken.

• The CREDIT CARD SCAM is also one that has

been around for some time but continues. It origi-

nates with a call from Heather, Rachel, etc. from

Credit Card Services. Their offer is to consolidate

your credit card bills and save you a lot of money.

The problem starts when you provide them your

credit card numbers. If you fall for this scam, you

will never regain control of those cards and will

incur significant debt.

Both of these scams originate in India and normally

the person you are speaking with has a heavy accent

and can barely communicate in English. Never pro-

vide sensitive information to people on a call you did

not originate.

Safety & Security • HOME AUCTION SCAM – Of particular

concern was an isolated incident that occurred

this last month in Greenwood. A young man

approached a Greenwood resident and presented

the resident with a document. The document stat-

ed that the resident’s home was to be sold at pub-

lic auction the following Tuesday but the “nice”

man was willing to purchase the home and save

the home from auction. The resident promptly

shut the door and called the club manager. This

was immediately turned over to our Constables

and the Houston BBB. The home was fully paid

for and current with all taxes and assessments and

was not scheduled for auction. This was the first

known instance of this type scam in Texas.

Please be aware of the aforementioned scams

and don’t fall victim. Also be alert to suspicious

neighborhood activity and call our Constables at

(281) 378-9472 to report.

Type of Activity InstancesBurglary of a Habitation 4Burglary of a Motor Vehicle 1Theft from a Habitation 0Theft of Motor Vehicle 0Theft - Other 1Robbery 0Assault 1Sexual Assualt 0Criminal Mischief 1Disturbance - Family 2Disturbance - Juvenile 2Disturbance - Other 3Alarms 18Suspicious Vehicles 18Suspicious Persons 11Runaways 0Telephone Harassment 0Other Calls 98Citations 102

AUGUST 2016 PATROL STATISTICS

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2016 9

Community News OPERATION INTERDEPENDENCE

Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum provides for our

military troops throughout the year by volunteering

at Operation Interdependence in the Cypress area.

CWJF members contribute donations for and as-

semble packets of treats, toiletries and encouraging

notes that are boxed and sent to our men and women

stationed overseas.

This past year, CWJF made Operation Interdepen-

dence the recipient of our “Spotlight” Grant to help

enable them to continue the great work they are doing

to support our service men and women.

Cypress-Woodlands Junior Forum is an organization

of women providing volunteer services, leadership

and philanthropy to enrich the communities in North

Harris and South Montgomery County. CWJF part-

ners with agencies, school and corporations to fulfill

identified needs in education, interaction with an ag-

ing population and support for people with disabilities.

CWJF is a 501(c) (3) non-profit assistance organization

and a recognized chapter of Junior Forum, Inc. For more

information on joining our growing organization or to do-

nate to CWJF, call (281) 379-1391 or visit cwjuniorforum.org.

Women’s Club Monday Bridge

1. Barbara McAdow

2. Gayle Mize

Women’s Club bridge group plays on

the second Monday of each month.

SEPTEMBER BRIDGE SCORES

2nd Thursday Evening Duplicate Bridge

1. Ron Kowalczyk & Mike Hagan ~tie~

Bert & Janice Brasher

3. Gladie Weinstock & Patricia Ashton

If you would like to join this group, please call Joyce at

(281) 444-3461. We will play on October 14th at

7:00 PM at the Clubhouse. There are usually 4 or 5

tables going, so there’s always room for more players!

HE FOREEESTSSTSTST NEWS

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Saturday, Oct.15th10 -5

Inflatables, Dunk Booth, Face Painting, Carnival Games, Local Vendors, Food, and More!

Silent Auction

Tickets available at the door

Interested in a vendor booth?Please contact Jennifer Oliphant @ [email protected]

GreenwoodForest Elementary

SAINT DUNSTAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

St. Dunstan’s is celebrating 45th Street of Shoppes

on Sunday, October 29th. Street of Shoppes is an

annual bazaar with a tradition of showcasing hand-

made items, homemade food, one of a kind crafts and

vintage cars. This one-day bazaar is an exciting time

for fellowship and brings over 1,000 people to our

church campus.

As part of the Street of Shoppes activities, we host a

silent auction, followed by a dinner and live auction

on Saturday night. We rely on businesses and people

like you for donation items that are auctioned off.

Funds from Street of Shoppes will go to benefit local

and worldwide ministries.

For further information, feel free to call us at

(281) 440-1600, email us at [email protected], or

visit our website at saintdunstans.org. We’re located at

14301 Stuebner Airline Rd. in Houston.

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10 THE FOREST NEWS October 2016

Community News (continued)

KINSMAN ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL

Kinsmen Lutheran Church invites the community to

an evening of family fun at its annual Fall Festival.

The event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Sat-

urday, October 29 at the church, located at 12100

Champion Forest Drive in Houston.

There will be plenty of action for everyone, includ-

ing games, moonwalks, face painting, a Fright House,

Fun House, contests, prizes and more! A free Trunk or

Treat begins at 7 pm, and food and refreshments will

be available for purchase throughout the evening.

“This is such a fun event, and we look forward to host-

ing it every year,” said Rev. Beth Warpmaeker, senior

pastor of Kinsmen Lutheran Church. “It’s a great way

for families to spend time together and celebrate fall in

an atmosphere that’s safe and fun for all ages.”

Tickets for the games and activities will be on sale at

the door, with all proceeds benefiting Greenwood For-

est Elementary School. Located in Klein ISD, Green-

wood Forest Elementary is home to 750 students,

more than half of whom are considered economically

disadvantaged. Despite that, the school has received

Distinction Designations in math and is in the top 25

percent for student progress.

“I really hope people will make plans to join us for Fall

Festival,” said Warpmaeker. “We look forward to be-

ing a blessing to those who come as well as our young

neighbors at Greenwood Forest Elementary.”

Kinsmen Lutheran Church is a congregation that

strives to be rooted in faith and relevant to life. For

more information, please visit KinsmenLutheran.org or

call (281) 444-3126.

KINSMEN LUTHERAN FREE“SPOOKTACULAR” CONCERT

Kinsmen Lutheran Church invites the community to

attend their free Abendmusik concert series.

Next on the lineup is “Spooktacular,” a program of

ghostly—but not ghastly—music featuring local organ-

ists and other guests. The concert will be held Sunday,

October 23, at 6 p.m. at the church, 12100 Champion

Forest Drive in Houston.

Other concerts in the series include “A World of

Carols” on December 4; “Tangled Blue” with acousti-

cal praise by Joel and Aimee Pakan on January 14;

a dramatic presentation of “Red Letter Jesus” by Brad

Sherrill on April 1; and “Brass Beats” on May 21.

All concerts are free and open to the public, and guests

are welcome to stay for a reception afterward. A spe-

cial thank you goes to the generous donors who make

this concert series possible.

For more information about the Abendmusik concert

series, please visit www.KinsmenLutheran.org or email

[email protected].

Kinsmen Lutheran Church is a congregation that

strives to be rooted in faith and relevant to life. To

learn more, please visit KinsmenLutheran.org or call

(281) 444-3126.

SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF FLORAL DESIGN MEETING

The Society for the Advancement of Floral Design

(SAFD) will hold its October meeting on October 25,

2016 at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Cen-

ter (The Forum) located at 6823 Cypresswood Drive,

Spring, Texas 77379. Refreshments will be served at

6:30pm with the meeting to start promptly at 7:00 pm.

Our designer this month is Linda Gay! She is a horti-

culturist featuring her “Cutting Garden” presentation!

For further information, please contact Eileen Collins

at (832) 248-7445 or email [email protected].

REMEMBER, EVERY TUESDAY IS

RECYCLE DAY.

IT’S THE “GREEN” THING TO DO.

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2016 11

Classifi eds HOUSE CLEANING – Established Greenwood

Forest clients, excellent references. 20 Years experi-

ence, free estimates, all supplies furnished. Weekly,

bi-weekly, monthly rates. Also, house and pet sitting.

Call Marcy Harris – (832) 890-4043.

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.

DOES YOUR CHILD STRUGGLE WITH READING? – I test, tutor, and create lesson plans to

meet specific reading needs and I provide strategies

to improve reading comprehension; I am a certified

teacher, reading interventionist, and dyslexia special-

ist with Cy-Fair ISD. Contact Teresa Hime, cell:

(713) 594-2007, email: [email protected].

HOUSE & PET SITTING – Long-time GWF

resident. References on request. Robbie Pukler,

(281) 880-9598.

PIANO & KEYBOARD LESSONS –

Counts Piano Studio. Ages 7-Adult. Beginner to

advanced levels. Call Pat Counts, GWF Resident.

Call home: (281) 444-8097, cell: (832) 253-8412, or

email: [email protected].

Greenwood Teenage Job Seekers

B,Y . . . . .Marjeta Barrette (17) . . . . Queensgate . . . . 281-583-8883

B . . . . . . .Ariel Flores (19) . . . . . . . . Lodge Creek . . . . 281-827-7183

H,O,P,Y . . Isaac Nava (16) . . . . . . . . Pebble Springs . . 832-724-7937

B,H,P . . . .Kennedy Oliphant (14) . . Pinewood Spr. . . 832-978-6282

B,P . . . . . .Rosalinda Orta (13) . . . . . Dana Leigh . . . . 832-253-2635

B,P . . . . . .Courtney Robinson (16) . Green Springs . . . 281-877-2071

B – Babysitting H – House sitting

O – Pool care P – Pet Care Y – Yard work

Teenage Job SeekersIf you are a teen looking for work on weekends, or after school, please fill out the form and return to Caroline at the Clubhouse.

Name: _______________________________Address: _____________________________Age: _________________________________Telephone Number: ____________________Job(s) Desired:___________________________

B – Babysitting H – House sitting O – Pool CareP – Pet Care Y – Yard work

HN LAWN SERVICE

713-483-875216 Years Servicing Greenwood Forest

Call Elvis for a Free Lawn Quote

• Fall Clean Up• Mulch • Flowers

936-828-7782

CERTIFIED HUMANEWILDLIFE REMOVAL

SPECIALIST

CERTIFIED HUMANEWILDLIFE REMOVAL

SPECIALIST

EMAIL: [email protected]: www.thecritterteam.com

EMAIL: [email protected]: www.thecritterteam.com

mike garrettmike garrett• member, bat conservation

international• animal damage repair

specialist• certified marksman

• member, bat conservationinternational

• animal damage repairspecialist

• certified marksman

CRITTERCRITTER

teamteam

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Ornelas Sprinkler SystemsFree estimates on new installations

Drain system repairs and new installations

832 435 5355Call Chano

Chano Ornelas, OwnerTX License Irrigator #7627

[email protected] • ornelassprinklersystems.com

Mobile: 832.715.2697Office: 281.893.8400 x 187

[email protected]

Mobile: 832.715.8898Office: 281.893.8400 x 145

[email protected]

Thinking of updating?What adds value to your home and makes it more desirable?

Call for a free, no hassle consultation.

RE/MAX NORTHWEST REALTORS

6401 Cypresswood Dr., Ste. 100

Spring,TX 77379

QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS

by P J Martinez

832 286 [email protected]

Quality Improvements by PJ on Facebook

• Total Kitchen/Bath Remodeling

• Granite Counters• Room Additions• INT. EXT. Painting• Window Replacing• Patio Enclosures

Call forall your housemaintenanceneeds!

• Driveways• Siding• Roofing• 18 years Experience• References Available• GWF Resident

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GREENWOOD FORESTMARKET REPORT 2nd Quarter Statistics 2016

Your Neighborhood RealtorDirect: 281-610-3817

The above data does not include foreclosures.1 foreclosure sale reported for this quarter.

E-mail: [email protected]/Khudhairy

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AverageSalesPrice

LowSalesPrice

HighSalesPrice

Homes sold 199,038

Price p. Sq.Ft. 68.73

Days on market 32

163,000

55.17

1

267,500

88.88

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THINKING OF MOVING?CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS TODAY!

Bring us your brake shop estimates. In most cases We can meet any written estimates for brake work.

Factory maintenance schedules available.

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We Accept Major Credit Cards

4950 FM 1960 West, Suite A6 • Next to Sketcher Shoes

281-444-1711www.champions-urgentcare.com

CHAMPIONS

URGENT CAREMinor wound care e.g. laceration repair

WEIGHT LOSS special – $125.00School & sports physicals – $35.00

Office visit only – $95.00

ABLE DOOR SERVICES

Quality Repair or ReplacementResidential/Commercial

www.thedoorstore.info

Sales & Service ManagerOwner - Ron Hathaway

cell (281) 827-1290showroom (281)444-4224

email: [email protected]

Barry’s Tree andPressure Washing ServiceBarry Glisson Pressure Washing

Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Stump GrindingLandscaping

Roof & Gutter CleaningFence Installation

Since 2003281-808-1026

InsuredReferences Available

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PRINT PRO

Custom Pr in t ing & Des ign(281) 830-2295

Greenwood Forest Residents Club12700 Champion Forest Drive

Houston, TX 77066-1528

Caroline Roberts – Club Manager

E-mail: [email protected]

Denise Delmedico - Deed Restrictions

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.

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 Service (713) 686-6666

Recycling (800) 449-7587

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

Greenwood Forest Elem. (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

October 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 3 4Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

5Women’s Book Club – 9:30 am

Bridge – 1 pm

HOA Board Meeting –

7 pm – MUD Building

6Women’s ClubBoard Meeting – 9:30 Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

7 8

9 10Women’s Club Bridge9:30 am – Adult Room

Water Board Mtg –7:00 pm, MUD Bldg

11Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

12Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

Crime Watch MeetingBallroom – 7 pm

13Women’s ClubGeneral Meeting – 9:30 Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

Thurs. Night Dup. Bridge

Adult Room – 7 pm

14 15

16 17 18Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

19Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

20Garden ClubBoard Meeting – 9:30 Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

21 22

23 24WCID 109 Board Mtg.

MUD Bldg – 7 pm

25Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

26Garage SaleSet Up

27Garden ClubGarage Sale – 8 - 4

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Homeowner’s Association

Jon Taylor President

John Peterson Treasurer

Kay Wilson Secretary

Ken Latimer V.P. Security

Larry Allen V.P. Deed RestrictionsMonthly board meetings held first Wednesdays at 7:00 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.

Business Hours:Tuesday, Thursday, &

Friday, 9 am - 5 pmClosed Mondays &

Wednesdays

9-1-1

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