Keeping in the Loop

Annual Meeting

The 2025 Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who voted in this year's election and to those who attended the annual meeting, despite the bitter cold temperatures! Board members elected at the January 22nd meeting were Jane Keathley, Scott Solak and Nancy Trudel. Each were voted in for 2-year terms.

The Board looks forward to the opportunities and challenges of serving the residents of Forest Lakes, as well as with our Community Group site management team. We encourage all residents to be active in the community and with the Board. Contact a Board member or the FLCA office with any suggestions or concerns. Your support and ideas are always welcome. Please know all financial information and budgets are available on our website under password protected information. If you need the password, please call the FLCA office (434/973.4596).

The Board will continue to keep Forest Lakes residents informed, as duly possible, on issues that affect our community. The primary sources of communication are through this newsletter, our website (forestlakes.net) and through our "E-news". If you are not on our E-news list (or know another resident who is not) please go to our website or call the FLCA office to sign up (434/973.4596).

Thank you for your continued support

Your Forest Lakes Board of Directors

TGIF - Friday, February 21st 6-8pm Pavilion

Hope to see you on Friday, February 21st at the Pavilion. The FLCA is hosting a TGIF get-together for all adult Forest Lakes residents from 6-8pm. Light refreshments, beer, wine and sodas will be provided. Come and enjoy your neighbors, or meet a new one! Music will be provided by Forest Lakes resident Ron Gentry.

Poker Night, February 20th 7-9pm

Pavilion

Interested in a night out playing a friendly game of poker? Join co-hosts Jake Syms and Hunter Lynn on Thursday, February 20th from 7-9pm for what will hopefully become a regular monthly event. Forest Lakes adult-aged residents only. Please RSVP to either hunterlynn3@gmail.com or

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

Directories - They're here!

If you'd like a copy of the 2025 Forest Lakes Directory, please stop by the Forest Lakes office and pick one up. We're here Mon-Fri, 9-5.

MOBILE DMV - Back in Forest Lakes

Thursday, March 27th 9am - 4pm

The Mobile DMV will be at the Pavilion on Thursday, March 27th from 9am - 4pm. Visits will be by appointment only - appointment registration will not be available until the beginning of March. To make an appointment (once the appointment calendar goes live) click here. The mobile DMV does everything except testing. To see the list of services, click HERE.

Resident Reminders

• The holidays are over folks - for you stragglers, please take your decorations down! 
• If you're using a tarp in your backyard to cover something, opt for a brown one instead of blue, white, or clear. Brown tarps blend better with the natural surroundings and create a more visually appealing look.
• Spring is coming - many of your houses need to be power washed. Please take a look at yours and make an appointment now to get your house looking clean for spring!

Thank you for helping keep our neighborhood looking its best!

Archer North Update

The work regarding Archer North should remain contained onsite through the month of February with little or no disruption to FL residents. Sometime in March, utilities (water, storm and sewer) will begin to be tied into Ashwood Blvd. This will be more noticeable to residents driving by.

Work will begin on the south side of Ashwood Blvd soon to make the connection of Archer North to Brookhill, which will cross over Ashwood Blvd. Albemarle County is requiring the builder to make this connection. Click HERE for what the extention road will look like.



Opportunities for Residents

Men's Workout Group

Citizens Policy Academy

AHS Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert

UVA Dept of Kinesiology Research Volunteers Needed

Membersplash Update

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!
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.

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.

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL NEWS

Hello Forest Lakes!

February is a big month for us as we prepare for the spring season! Looking forward to seeing everyone on the courts and out and about!

Save the dates: 

• Spring 2025 Program is now available on the website. Check it out! Amenities | Forest Lakes
• February 23: Spring clinic, Spring Break Camp, and Summer Junior Registration Day at North Pro Shop
• February 24-27: Tentative week to lay clay
• March 2: Spring Fling Free for All (Rain day: March 9)

We will send out periodic reminders for everything as we come closer! 

Court Bookings

• Now that we are all open at South, please be sure to book your court and also CANCEL your court if you are not playing. Please try to cancel 24 hrs in advance so others can see what is open. If you need help, again, I am here to help. Just call, email, or text me. North courts are still closed. We do not plan to open them until we open for the spring. 
• Please dispose of ALL garbage and pick up all of your stuff before you leave. 

Forest Lakes Playmate Ball Machine Club (NEW)

• Residents can join the Ball machine club for 1 year for only $125 or buy a 3-year for $300. Those members will have unlimited use. There will also be a per use fee of $10/hr. 
• I will set a date for a demo day for the Rep to come and show us. Everyone should come and try it! It is super fun! Stay tuned for the date as I confirm things with the Rep. 
• iSMASH, Playmate Smash, Chameleon Series - PLAYMATE Tennis
• iGENIE, Genie Ball Machine, Commercial, Portable - PLAYMATE Tennis
• Stay tuned for further logistics, but please let me know if this is of any interest!!!! I would love to get the Genie, but the Smash is certainly a good machine. 

NOW HIRING

• I will be hiring for spring junior clinics, summer clinics, mini-camp counselors, and maintenance this month. I will be in contact with those from last season to get your availability as well. Please email me if you are interested in coming to interview. I want to hear from the actual applicant and not the parent. Minimum age is 15. 

UVA Tennis!

• I have been sending my winter players updates about UVA men's and women's tennis! We have been to a few of their home matches recently and they are great fun! Let's support them as much as we can! 
• Women's schedule: Schedule – Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site
• Men's schedule: Schedule – Virginia Cavaliers Official Athletic Site

Special Pro Shop Sale (Feb only)

• Special pricing for all stringing is $20 (string plus labor). Come see me and I will get your racquet done. It is always good to start fresh. Racquets lose tension and playability even if they are sitting. Be sure not to store your racquet in your car or garage. Should be kept at room temp or under your pillow. LOL
• Buy a 5 pack or a 10 pack of stringing service (string plus labor). Inquire with Rob. If you have a family of tennis players, this can help cut down your cost.
• Labor only package 5 for $50 or 10 for $100. This package is for those who supply their own string. 

Serve it Up!

Rob Johnston

Director of Racquets Forest Lakes Community Association

Johnston Tennis Academy

(434) 974-5567

jtaforestlakes@gmail.com

FEBRUARY Dates to Remember

Feb 14 Valentine's Day!

Feb 17 President's Day

Feb 20 Poker Night 7-9, Pavilion

Feb 21 TGIF, Pavilion 6-8, Pavilion

Looking Ahead.....

March 27 DMV at Pavilion 9a-4p





NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES

The next regular FLCA Board meeting will be Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00pm in the Pavilion.

• Need a babysitter or petsitter list? Call the FLCA office. Want to be on the list? Call the office! We need snow shovelers too!



• 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

NEW!! ALBMARLE COUNTY NEWS LINK

"Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises.” Charmain J. Forde, Author

It's Nola the Office Dog's Birthday Month! She's 7!