Suburban Heights Highlights Winter 2014 Newsletter of the Suburban Heights Association MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT: Dear Neighbors, Now is the time of the year that the association collects the annual dues that fund our neighborhood activities, the printing and distribution of the newsletters, and the maintenance of our common areas. The annual dues for 2014 are a great bargain at $15.00 and can be paid by check or cash. One of our biggest expenditures is the maintenance of the strip along 43rd Street from Landmark Woods to St. Michael’s Church. This includes mowing, edging, blowing, weeding and pruning of the trees, shrubs and the fig vine that covers the concrete wall and costs the association $2100 per year. This year we plan to improve the entrance island by removing the existing vegetation (leaving the hollies and live oak ) and then mulching and planting new, easy-care plants. In addition, the dues pay for our neighborhood social activities such as the annual picnic and ice cream social . At this time, only 50% of the neighbors pay their dues. To keep our neighborhood beautiful and property values up, we need your help! At the bottom of this page you will find a form to send in with your payment. This is very important for keeping our directory up to date. On another note...we have joined www.nextdoor.com. Nextdoor’s mission is “to use the power of technology to build stronger and safer neighborhoods.” We have a private, online site just for our neighborhood. Neighbors who have joined so far are enjoying the ability to share news, crime watch information, items for sale, and much more via this site. Check it out! And watch for invitations in your email from other residents who have already joined. I continue to serve as your president this year and encourage you to contact me if you have any concerns or suggestions as to how we can improve life here in Suburban Heights. You neighbor and SHA President, Diann Dimitri - 352-378-7063 - [email protected] January 17-19 Winter newsletters delivered and dues collection begins. Get to Know your neighbors... Area Representatives needed! Our neighborhood is divided into 11 “areas” of 28-32 households in each. Area representatives deliver the quarterly newsletters, welcome new neighbors, help plan activities and forward questions and suggestions from neighbors to the Board. Attendance at bi-monthly meetings is encouraged but not required. The average time commitment is less than an hour per month! Please consider joining us! If you are interested, please contact any member of the Board. If you would like to help with other neighborhood activities, or would like more information, please contact Diann Dimitri at 352-378-7063 or [email protected] March 4—7:oo p.m. SHA Board meeting (all residents are welcome) Dimitri/Pierce home 5015 NW 19th Place. April 11-13 Spring Newsletters delivered. April 27—5:00-7:00 p.m. Annual Neighborhood Picnic Vacant lot at corner of 15th Pl and 47th Terr. *Stay posted—Dates, times and locations may change! May 6— 7:00 P.M. SHA Board meeting (all residents are welcome) Dimitri/Pierce home 5015 NW 19th Place - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CUT HERE- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - It’s dues time in Suburban Heights! Only $15.00 per household!! The annual dues are used for printing the newsletter, the neighborhood directory, the annual picnic, ice cream social, and maintenance of the community landscape. Payment can be made to your area representative or to Ed Wolcott at 4624 NW 17th Place. Checks should be made payable to: The Suburban Heights Association. Suburban Heights Association Membership Form Name(s): ____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________Phone #:__________________ E-mail Address:_______________________________________________________ Would you like to be part of the e-mail list and receive neighborhood updates? Yes____ No____ Your area: ___________ Your area representative: ____________________________________________________________________ Neighborhood Service Directory Babysitters  Gigi Groger (17) Closet Organization  A Divine Closet (Amanda Carreon) Computer Help and Service  Jaime Carreon  Chris Hart Dry Cleaning Pickup & Delivery  Chris Hart House Cleaning and organization  Linda Hailey Massage Therapist  Shena Groger Music Instruction  Amanda Carreon (flute)  Ruth Lewis (piano) Pet Sitters  Gigi Groger (17) Plumber / Handyman  Ray Doucette Realtor  Beth Graetz, Pepine Realty Registered Dietician  Verna Groger Schools  Brentwood School - Bob Schackow (age 2-Grade 5) Senior In-Home Care  Comfort Keepers - Lynn Domenech 374-7907 [email protected] 318-0818 [email protected] 231-2583 [email protected] 339-0324 [email protected] 339-0324 [email protected] 371-2734 870-3365 [email protected] 318-0818 [email protected] 373-4487 [email protected] 374-7907 [email protected] 373-7752 YARD OF THE MONTH November Diann Dimitri and Roger Pierce 5015 NW 19th Pl December Jason and Ashley Brouillette 1421 NW 43rd Terr. January Robert and Sandra Campbell 4926 NW 16th Pl Coordinator: Diann Dimitri 226-8474 [email protected] 374-7907 www.joyfullyfit.com 373-3222 www.gobrentwoodschool.com Crime Watch Tips 331-7760 http://centralfloridaseniorhomecare.com There is no charge to be included in the Service Directory, but you must live in Suburban Heights and your household dues must be up to date. Thieves have been noted to target homes with trash cans left out after garbage pick-up day. Try to take in trash cans promptly. Police non-emergency number: 955-1818 "Green Energy Options is looking for one homeowner to receive a free professional, comprehensive home energy diagnostic. Must meet 3 criteria- 1) homeowner - not renter 2) house has significant energy efficiency, comfort, or air quality issues 3) willing and able to invest in repairs and upgrades if needed. If you think this might be you email me (Kevin Veach) at [email protected]. To learn about our services see www.greenenergyoptions.biz" Green Energy Options is located in Gainesville, Florida and provides Home Energy Analyses to Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs, Micanopy, Ocala, & all surrounding communities. Directory Update We will be publishing an addendum to the Neighborhood Directory in April. If you have a local business and are interested in placing an ad in the update or, if you have moved to the neighborhood since 2012, and your area representative has not yet spoken to you about this, please contact Linda Stefanelli at [email protected] to be included. Do you have suggestions or concerns about our neighborhood? If so, please contact your area representative or a board member. Information and suggestions for the newsletter can be directed to Linda Stefanelli at 378-9284 or [email protected]