Keeping in the Loop

The Scooter Phenomenon

Does your pre-teen or teen have an electric scooter? What a great way for them to experience freedom! Our neighborhood is perfect for kids to enjoy the pool, play tennis, visit friends, or even head to Dairy Queen—all without needing a driver’s license. However, have you had a conversation with them about road and path safety?

Last summer, the FLCA office received numerous calls and concerns regarding electric scooters on the roads. Many riders seemed unaware of their surroundings, often oblivious to the traffic around them, not anticipating a car's next move, or even realizing when a car was behind them. Often times, groups of scooter riders take up the entire road!

Our walking paths are another area of concern. There’s space for everyone, but scooter riders need to remember that pedestrians have the right of way. When encountering a walker, scooter riders must move off the path, dismount, and allow walkers to pass. They should never zip by or towards walkers or groups of walkers, expecting them to move aside.

Parents, let’s work together to ensure a safe summer for everyone. Please take the time to talk to your child about road safety, being courteous on paths, and being a responsible scooter rider. Thanks!

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

Bring your basket and come join us for the Forest Lakes Annual Easter Egg Hunt at the north complex on Saturday, April 19th at 10:00am. There will be different areas for three age groups (Under 2, ages 2-4 and ages 5-9) and treats for all! Forest Lakes residents only.

Pre-registration is required. Call the FLCA office at 434/973.4596 or email FLAdmin@forestlakes.net. 

.....and we need an Easter Bunny! If you (or your highschooler!) are interested, please contact at info above. thanks!

Poker Night, April 17 7-9pm

Pavilion

Poker night is back - and will continue the third Thursday every other month (April, June, August, October. Don't worry, we'll give you a heads up in each newsletter!) Join co-hosts Jason Syms and Hunter Lynn on Thursday, April 17th from 7-9pm for a fun evening of casual poker play. Forest Lakes adult-aged residents only. Please RSVP to either hunterlynn3@gmail.com or

jasonsyms@hotmail.com if you'd like to attend!

SOUTH COURTS - RENOVATIONS COMING SOON

All four south tennis/pickleball courts will be crack-repaired and resurfaced starting in late April to early May. We do not have an exact date yet, as there are two jobs ahead of us. It all depends on how quickly those jobs are completed considering weather, etc. Our courts will be down for approximately 2 weeks once the work starts. Once we have an exact date, we'll send out an e-blast to let everyone know.

Shred Day/Bulk Pick Up Dates

Spring Shred Day has been scheduled for Friday, April 25th from 10am - 2pm in the FL North parking lot.

Spring Bulk Pick up is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th.

For details on both, click HERE.

BLUEBIRD HOUSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We need volunteers for a fun outdoor activity.

Are you aware that our community supports and protects nesting bluebirds ? We have 16 boxes in our common areas and are adding six more. Volunteering involves opening your

designated bluebird house to check for nests, eggs and babies.

Just a camera and a screwdriver are needed ! No experience necessary.

If you have the time weekly to help please email Carolyncville@gmail.com. Thanks!



FOREST LAKES SWIM TEAM

35th Season!

Registration Opens April 7th

The team provides Forest Lakes families with an environment to build swimming skills and friendships.

·       Morning and Afternoon Practice Options for Hurricanes

ages 5-18

·       Tropical Storms: 5 week Developmental Swim Team

Program

·       Team building events: Kickball, Massanutten Water Park,

Pot Luck Dinner

·       Wednesday Night Meets 6/11-7/16

·       Saturday morning Stroke Clinics

We are also seeking sponsors and donated funds to put towards refreshing equipment (starting blocks, timing instruments, kickboards etc.) so that we can continue to keep registration fees competitive. Local businesses have the option of four levels of advertising sponsorship with logos displayed on t-shirts, home meet signage and heat sheets. Please contact flstchairman@gmail.com

MODIFIED OFFICE HOURS

The FLCA office will close at noon on Friday April 4th. We will be closed on Monday April 7th. Should you need immediate assistance, please call Philip Adams at 434.956.3898.

Membersplash

Go ahead and update - it'll only take a minute!

All accounts on Membersplash have been deactivated. To be reactivated for summer 2025, please follow the instructions below.

1.  Log into your Membersplash account . Don’t remember your password? You can reset if by clicking “Retrieve Username & Password”.
2. Agree to the 2025 Pool Rules by clicking on the blue document icon next to the Adult Member’s name. Please go over rules with all family members.
3.  Pictures need to be updated for all members in the “Child 5^th grade and under” category or if any significant appearance changes have taken place for any member! Make sure it looks like YOU and is just a head shot - nothing else.
4. If your child will be a rising 6^th grader this summer, please update their member type to “Independent Swimmer”. If your child is now 18 and still living with you, please update their member type to “Adult”. You can edit the member type by clicking “edit” or the three blue dots to the right of that member’s name.

Your account should be reactivated within one week after submitting. Please check your email for an “APPROVED” notice from forestlakesmembersplash@gmail.com. If you don’t receive an email within a week, please call the FLCA office. 434/973.4596.

NOTE:

• Your 10 guests passes for 2025 have been added to your account.
• If you have a family member listed on your account but they no longer live with you, please remove them. A Member listed under your account must have the same permanent address as you with the exception of a nanny/caregiver.
•  If you are a lessee, the FLCA office must have a lease with an end date past 5/31/2025 on file or your account will not be activated.

LEGACY ACCOUNTS:

Follow the same instructions as above. Once the required steps have been completed, click “pay now”. You will need to re-select which Legacy membership you are requesting (Single, Couple, or Family). Once payment has been received, you will receive an approval email. A legacy account is only for children of residents who live in the Charlottesville area who would like to use our pools for the 2025 season. Legacy members may not bring guests into the pool.

NANNY/CAREGIVER:

All 2024 nanny/caregivers have been deleted from Membersplash. If you have a nanny/caregiver for summer 2025, you will need to add them to your account as a new family member. Once they have been added, select “MAKE A PAYMENT”. Then select “NANNY/CAREGIVER” pass and continue with payment. Once payment has been received, the family account will be activated. Nannies/caregivers may only use the pools when they are with their charges. They may not bring any other children/adults/guests into the pools with them at any time.

NEW TO FOREST LAKES?

You'll need to create a new Membersplash Account. Click HERE for directions and link.

SWIM LESSONS

Registration Opens May 5

Central Virginia Swim will once again be offering group and private lessons this summer. Registration for residents begins on May 5th at 8am. Click HERE for the informational flyer.

LIFEGUARDS - It's time to Apply!

Whether you are a returning guard or a new one, it's time to apply for the best summer job ever! Work close to home, with people you know for people you know. Gain great work experience you'll carry with you for years to come. Click HERE for where to apply.

Events That You May Be Interested In.....Click Below!

Baker Butler Annual Springfest - April 12th

Springridge Neighborhood Yard Sale -April 12th

Kids Duathlon in Forest Lakes - May 4th

Benefit Pickleball Tournament - May 24th

Men's Workout Group

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

A heartfelt shout out to some special folks who have and are helping our community in many different ways. First - the Invasive Species Group! Thanks to John Oliver who heads up the group and to David Marrs, Lynn Reed, Roy Hostetter, Will Sanford and Susan Lorenzo who signed up to join him. This group has made a great start in fighting invasive species in our common areas. If you'd like to join the cause, email John at johndoliver@comcast.net. Thanks also go to our tennis volunteers. Several residents helped to lay product on the north courts to get ready for the season. Thanks to Ed Leary, John Oliver, Mo Nadkarni and Andreas Galhmann - great job! Last but not least, Carolyn Huyghe has been our fearless leader in getting all of our bluebird houses up and monitored! And believe it or not, John Oliver is helping her install as well! Thanks to everyone for helping Forest Lakes be the best it can be!

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL NEWS

Junior News

·        Clinics resume April 7-30

·        April classes are filling up. Will look to add classes based on registration. 

·        Let me know this week if you are planning to register your child. Drop ins welcome, but parents will need to email me 24

hours in advance to make sure there is a spot available.

·        Free evaluations for kids not sure of their class level and for us to meet! 

·        Junior Coached match play Sundays 3-4:30 and Fridays 5-6:30 pm. Orange, Green, Intermediate, and Challenger level kids.

Cost $20. Email Rob to register or you can now register on Playtomic (JR match play league).

·        Reminder--we are registering by the month now, so if you cannot make it in April, let me know about May 1-June 6

(combined for program consistency).

Socials

·        April 5 from 10 am-12 pm at North for all adults and kids. NO CHARGE Register for clinics too! Please RSVP if you are

planning to attend (email me or on Playtomic).

·        April 19 from 10 am-12 pm: Junior coached match play social with the kids of Glenmore and Second Serve Tennis. Cost $20.

Registration is required (email me or on Playtomic)

·        Tennis games and match play and Pop Tennis (red ball pickleball). Fun activities!

Junior Summer Programs

• April 5 social will have pre-registration opportunities. Other dates are April 19, May 26 and June 6. Or just email me.
• Sessions run weekly Monday-Thursday
• Click this link for all details: Amenities | Forest Lakes (scroll to tennis)
• Hiring for youth assistants. Email me ASAP. Preparing to start training soon! Also, you can get discounts off your own clinics. 

Adult program Review 

·        New Adult beginner/advanced beginner class being added Tuesdays 6-7 pm.. Register on Playtomic or email me! Thursdays

6:30-7:30 still on.

·        Sunday 3.0-3.5 HITS 9:30 am and 10:30 classes. Discount if you attend both hours. Register on Playtomic or email me. 

·        Interested in meeting new players? Registration open for Meet up doubles and Game arranging singles! Email me to

register. Weekly play based on your availability. All levels. Days and times will be announced! 

Pro Shop

· New Wilson RF pro staff, Shift, Clash, Blade, and Ultra racquets ready to demo!

· New Backpacks, Replacement grips, and Dampeners are here as well! 

· Don't forget to get your racquet freshly strung and gripped before all your USTA and social play! 

UVA Men's and Women's Team news and matches

• Both teams are ranked #5 in the country! 
• April 4 12 pm (Men vs Georgia Tech)
• April 6 12 pm (Men vs Clemson)
• April 10 4 pm (Women vs VT)
• April 11 12 pm (Men vs VT)
• April 17-21 (both teams headed to Cary, NC for ACC Champs!
• Side note: NCAA Champs begin in May to cap off a tremendous season! 
• Go Hoos, WAHOOWA!

Rob Johnston

Director of Racquets Forest Lakes Community Association

Johnston Tennis Academy

(434) 974-5567

jtaforestlakes@gmail.com

APRIL Dates to Remember

April 4 FLCA Office closes at 12:00 noon

April 5 Tennis Social

April 7 FLCA Office closed

April 8 Ben and Jerry's Free Cone Day

April 15 Tax Day!

April 17 Poker Night at the Pavilion 7-9pm

April 19 Easter Egg Hunt North Field 10:0oam, please pre-register

Junior Tennis coached match play event

April 22 Earth Day

April 25 Shred Day

Arbor Day

April 26 Bulk Pick up



NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES

The next regular FLCA Board meeting will be Wednesday, April 23rd at 6:00pm in the Pavilion. Agenda is available on the web 1 week before the meeting.

• Need a babysitter or petsitter list? Call the FLCA office. Want to be on the list? Call the office!



• For information on Pickleball, Yoga, Libraries, and Parents group click HERE
• Forest Lakes Book Club
• Forest Lakes Board of Directors
• Community Forms and Documents
• FLCA and Sub-association Contacts
• ALBMARLE COUNTY NEWS LINK

“Dogs' lives are too short. Their only fault, really." 

— Agnes Sligh Turnbull, American author and journalist

This week, we said farewell to the best office dog ever. Nola, a young 7 years old, loved life and life loved her. She is missed beyond what words could ever express. Rest in peace sweet girl.

In Nola's honor, we'll be featuring Nola's friends each month. Every dog, according to Nola, was her friend. : )