Keeping in the Loop

Spring -It's Around the Corner!

At 5:01am on March 20th to be exact! With warmer days ahead and more residents enjoying the outdoors, please remember to drive safely through our community.  Runners, please remember to wear reflective clothing when running early mornings, at dusk and after the sun has set. It's easy for you to see a car, but not so much for the car to see you! Bikers and scooter riders, please remember that walkers have the right of way on the paths (parents, this is a great time to talk to your child about this).

Remember to Spring Forward this weekend - set those clocks ahead an hour!

Now is a great time to plan your springtime outdoor projects. If you are thinking about making changes to the exterior of your home, keep in mind that many changes need to be approved by the Architectural Review Board. More information and request forms are available on our website at www.forestlakes.net or can be picked up at the association office. Check to see if your project needs approval before you start! If you have any questions, please call the office.

The FLCA office routinely makes neighborhood inspections. Please make sure all yard toys are picked up each evening, no boats or trailers, or work vans are parked in your driveway or street; trash toters are taken off the street after collection, and your yard and house are in good appearance. A complete list of rules and regulations can be found on our website. Please help to keep Forest Lakes a beautiful community in which to live.

SOUTH COURTS - RENOVATIONS IN APRIL

All four south tennis/pickleball courts will be crack-repaired and resurfaced in late April. Courts 3 & 4 will be made into 6 permanent pickleball courts with permanent pickleball nets. Project dates and duration are hoped to be finalized by next month's newsletter.

Trucks, Vans, and Trailers.......

Did you know that per the Forest Lakes Resident Rules and Regulations, oversized vans, oversized trucks and trailers of any type are not allowed on streets or residential property? What's more, in 2020 the Albemarle County Board Of Supervisors adopted a residential parking ordinance that restricts commercial and recreational vehicles, including trailers, from parking on residential streets. (Sect. 9.02 of the County Code). We ask that all Forest Lakes residents be mindful of this and abide accordingly. Thank you! 

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.

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 go live on the 11th or 12th 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.

FOREST LAKES SWIM TEAM

SEASON 35!

The Forest Lakes Swim Team Board is busy preparing for its 35^th season and we are grateful for the continued support of the community. The team provides Forest Lakes families with an environment to build swimming skills and friendships.

At this time we are 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.

If you would like to discuss sponsorship or make a personal donation to this momentous 35^th season, please contact flstchairman@gmail.com

Families can keep up with us on Facebook, GroupMe, or our website. Registration links will be posted in these locations in April.

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.



Opportunities for Residents

Rivanna Waste Free Collection Days

Men's Workout Group

AHS Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert

SOUTH ENTRANCE/ARCHER NORTH UPDATE

The developer is still actively installing utilities and performing site work on the North Side of Ashwood with the goal of being substantially complete around early May. They most likely will not start any work on Ashwood Blvd until April, so Forest Lakes residents shouldn’t be affected this month with any lane closures.

The connector road into Brookhill has been logged. Work will likely resume again on the South side of Ashwood in April to co-incide with the work on the north side of Ashwood Blvd.

Membersplash Update

Time is Ticking - don't wait to 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.

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. 

We’d also like to enlist some residents to help fill the Easter eggs – if you’d like to volunteer let us know. We’ll give you the eggs and candy and you can stuff either at home at your leisure or in the Pavilion. Your choice!

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

TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL NEWS

• Junior and Adult Spring and Summer 2025 programming is available on the website. Amenities | Forest Lakes
• In-person registration for any clinic: Saturday, April 5th 10am - 2pm North Pro Shop.
• Still want to sign up for Junior Spring Clinic? Please do, there's always room for one more!
• Summer Clinic runs June 9 - July 31st.

NOW HIRING

• I'm hiring for summer clinics 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. 

Serve it Up!

Rob Johnston

Director of Racquets Forest Lakes Community Association

Johnston Tennis Academy

(434) 974-5567

jtaforestlakes@gmail.com

MARCH Dates to Remember

March 8th Spring Forward

March 20th First Day of Spring

March 27th DMV at Pavilion 9a - 4p

Looking Ahead.....

April 19 Easter Egg Hunt

April 25 Shred Day

April 26 Bulk Pick up





NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES

The next regular FLCA Board meeting will be Wednesday, March 26th 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! 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
• ALBMARLE COUNTY NEWS LINK

“March is a tomboy with tousled hair, a mischievous smile, mud on her shoes, and a laugh in her voice.”

— Hal Borland, American writer and journalist

"It's windy out there, and my hair is a mess" Nola the Office Dog