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The Woodlake Weekly Digest - Friday, November 3, 2023

The SRC Dome Pool Is Open!

All Woodlake Residents have access to:

Lap Swimming: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 Noon

Open Rec. Swimming: Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Opening Day for Recreational Swimming is Tomorrow -

Saturday November 4 at 1:00 pm. Jump in! Water Temp is 82 degrees.

CLICK HERE for Check-in Procedure and Operational Information

2024 Budget Process Continues

Thanks to those who attended the Woodlake Town Hall, both in-person and online, Wednesday, November 1. General Manager John Bailey presented the RECOMMENDED Budget. This version of the budget included updates and revisions based on board of directors, committee and resident input and suggestions.

The Woodlake Board of Directors will now review the RECOMMENDED Budget and consider any amendments to present for the FINAL Budget at the November 15 Board of Directors Meeting. As always, this meeting will be open to all Woodlake residents and will include a Member Voice segment.

Highlights of the RECOMMENDED Budget:

• Recommended assessment increase of 6% Residential and 3% Commercial

1% change from Proposed Budget due to $26K increase for additional Friday night events

at the SRC pool, plus $11K increase for staff medical benefits

• User Fees stay the same

• Added new Non-Resident Pickleball Fee

• Reconstituting the Non-Resident Summer Swim Membership

• Outdoor Pool operation hours increased at both AFC and SRC:

Sunday thru Thursday - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm and Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

• Pool management of chemicals becomes fully in-house in 2024

• Payroll adjustments across the board to reflect the increase in the Minimum Wage and to attract and retain part-time and seasonal staff in the competitive marketplace

• Additional communications including texts, robocalls, and mailings

• General Access Amenity Additions for Members (Owners/Residents) of Woodlake

- Use of Racquet Center hard courts 13 & 14 available year-round by reservation

- Introduce some General Access special events at the AFC

- Use of the AFC Indoor Pool (including diving boards) available year-round on Saturdays

and Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

- Use of SRC Dome Pool available October thru April

Monday – Friday / Lap Swimming – 7:00 am to 12 Noon and Saturdays &

Sundays / Open Rec Swim – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• SRC Construction Loan converted to term loan in 2023. Loan payments are now at their full amount of $69,000 per month ($828,000 per year). Interest rate is fixed at 3.75%.

• Increased Contribution to the Reserve by $180,000 from $420K to $600K

• Capital items totaling $41,200

      Includes Lights for Courts 15 & 16 and new AED’s

• Reserve items totaling $557,419

Includes Trails, neighborhood entrance landscaping, Community Center bathrooms,

SRC Pool shade, AFC exercise room floor, security cameras, AFC perimeter fencing

• Increased total year-ending Reserve balance to $434,381

THE COMMUNITY

NOTE: Community Clean-Up Drop-Off Area at the SRC

November 8 through December 4

There will be signs and cones showing you where you can dump at the SRC. Please bring any lawn debris that you would like to dispose of during this time. Accepted material is lawn debris/small tree limbs. Do not bring dirt or large tree stumps please. No bags! If you want to bring your bagged leaves, please do so, but dump them and take the bags back home with you.

Music By: Shane Lester.

Come out and take a pic with the Turkey and Pocket Lady will be giving away fall and Thanksgiving items!

CONTEST! CONTEST! CONTEST!

Who: Any one over the age of 55 

What: Instead of the old Out and About Group, we want to pick a new name for this dynamic group!

When: Please send your ideas to jennyd@woodlakeva.org by November 9, 2023.

Winner chosen by WCA staff. If you are the winner of this contest, you will get a FREE lunch at a Lunch Bunch outings of your choice. 

Lot's of Fun at This Year's Not So Scary Trick or Treat!

Harry Potter, Ghosts and Goblins all around Tom Sawyer Island and the Pavilion.

AQUATICS & FITNESS

"All-Resident" SRC Dome Pool Hours

Lap Swimming: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 Noon

Open Recreation Swimming: Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

"All-Resident" AFC Indoor Pool Hours

Open Recreation Swimming: Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

AFC Fitness Member Indoor Pool Hours

Beginning November 6: Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

AFC Indoor Lap Lane Availability Schedule HERE

Fitness Center Hours

Monday through Friday

5:30 am - 8:00 pm.

Saturday and Sunday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

RACQUET SPORTS

Pickleball Pitching In!

October 26, Members of the Woodlake Racquet Sports Pickleball Group introduced the game of Pickleball to family and friends of the Virginia Down Syndrome Association.

The gathering was coordinated with Dana Zedd, Program Director of the VDSA, Diane Coyle, Dave Hawkins, Rene Mendoza, and GM Bailey. Several Woodlake Pickleball Players offered their time and skills for one on one introduction of pickleball to our friends that participated.

A lot of fun was had by all on that beautiful Thursday morning. Snacks and drinks were provided by the Woodlake Tennis Association. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and all agreed to do it again. Coordination and cooperation by all involved was truly appreciated, and made for a very special day for everyone who participated. 

Tuesday Pickleball - Group Play

Come learn and practice with other new players. Paddles and balls provided. Experienced players will be there to help you learn some of the basics!

Woodlake has Brand New Pickleball Courts at the SRC (Swim and Racquet Complex) with a number of ways to try your hand (or paddle) at the sport with your neighbors.

Pickleball Courts are Available 7 days a week for open play (make up your own game).

NOTE: Courts may be reserved for tennis as needed - please check with Tennis Pro Shop.

** Players are strongly encouraged not to park in the Silver Birch neighborhood to access the courts. Please be considerate of the parking needs of your fellow WCA Members.

• It is a fun way to exercise, get in shape, and meet new people!

• It is the fastest growing recreational sport for ALL ages!

• It's easy to learn. Equipment is provided. Attire is sportswear w/tennis shoes

Group Play:

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00 am - 11:00 am (no need to arrange your own game).

Evening Play:

Tuesday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm is New Players Night - All Players Welcome!

Thursday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - group play. Also permitted to play on courts 13 and 14 under the lights.

Need more info or details, contact tennis@woodlakeonline.com.

Woodlake Community Association Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

804.739.4344