Newsletter

Issue #7 - Winter 2009

Happy New Year!!

“Here’s to the bright New Year, and a fond farewell to the old; here’s to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold!” - Anonymous

Twin Rivers Annual Homeowner’s Association Meeting was held on December 3, 2009. Amy Maddaloni was nominated as the Twin River’s resident board member. Congratulations Amy, and a huge “thank you” in advance for your time and participation in keeping Twin Rivers the best place to live. Amy is available to reach at amaddo@tampabay.rr.com. Jay D’Urso is also available to answer any questions or concerns you may have at jay@countreewiderealty.com.
A copy of the minutes is available to you by contacting Pam Fleck at 941-756-8441 ext. 104 if you were unable to attend the meeting.

The Association is recruiting volunteers for a “Landscape Committee”. The committee would be involved in planting Annuals at both entrances throughout the year and re-mulching applications as needed. Please contact Jay D’Urso at jay@countreewiderealty.com

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

Please join us at the phase I playground on SUPER BOWL SUNDAY for football, food, and fun!!
Bring your famous crock pot dish and let the chili cook off begin!! Pre-game on the monster big screen will start at dusk.
Suggested items to bring are: chairs, drinks, bug spray, and some football grub to share. We hope to see everyone there!!! Email paigeward2001@yahoo.com with questions!

Jay’s Corner:

The playground equipment that is currently in Phase II will be moved to the Phase I playground in the next few weeks. This will provide more of a variety of play equipment as the Phase I playground and sports field tends to get more use. We do not anticipate the playground to be closed during this process. The transition.

A huge THANKS to all the families that donated money for turkeys last month. Your generosity fed 17 families Thanksgiving Dinner!! Mayors’ Feed the Hungry fed children, the handicapped and the elderly right here in Manatee County. Thank you to the Hoopingarner family for Organizing!!

Local Amenities

Now through January 31st the Parrish YMCA is enrolling with no registration fee. The new YMCA adds charm to our area and can give us a jump start on our New Year’s resolutions!!!

Gamble Creek Farm is open to members from November to May. This is a convenient and fun way to shop for locally grown produce. Visit the farm or their website at www.gamblecreekfarm.org for more information.

Tips with Rewards from Jeanette Ward

Brought to you by Lowe’s Home Improvement

8 Home Organization Tips

(1) Start with a plan. Make a list of projects you want to complete during the year and prioritize them. You don’t have to do everything in May and June; pace yourself so you won’t feel overwhelmed.
(2) Take three simple steps. Every organization project starts with three basic steps: purge the items you no longer want or need, analyze what’s left to determine how you use it and measure the space you have to figure out what will fit where. When you’re organizing, use a three-box system: keep, discard, and don’t know. When you’re finished, seal the don’t know box and put it away. If you haven’t opened it in a year, you don’t really need whatever is in there.
(3) Clean out the closets. Get everyone in your household involved by competing for the “cleanest closet” award. When organizing a closet, frequency of use is an important consideration. Things you reach for at least once a week should be stored at a height between your shoulders and your knees. Lowe’s has a variety of closet organizers to handle hanging garments, shoes, sweaters, and all types of accessories.
(4) De-clutter the kitchen. The kitchen is often a catch-all for clutter. Review what’s on your counters and move small appliances and cookware you use most often to easy-to-reach cabinets. Lowe’s has an Unfinished Oak Lazy Susan Corner Unit that’s perfect for maximizing your corner cabinet storage space.
(5) Tidy up the bathrooms. Clean out all the drawers and cabinets by tossing out expired products and items you haven’t used in at least a year. Then sort your products in a drawer organizer.
(6) Make laundry day a breeze. Keep a plastic shoe box in the laundry room to store items you find such as lipstick, buttons and money. Set up a three-basket hamper system in your closet or bathroom so you can sort your clothes the moment you take them off, making laundry day that much easier.
(7) Organize your home office. Customizable closet systems aren’t just for bedroom closets. Check out Lowe’s selection of shelves, drawers and hanging storage for your home office closet. Lightweight storage bins are great for files you use often and come in decorative canvas, metal, wood and plastic styles.
(8) Don’t forget the garage. Oil drips, grass clippings and tracked in mud or dirt make garages a challenge to keep clean and organized. The best way to organize these areas is to create “zones” and keep the tools and products you need in their respective zones, such as lawn care (mower, tools, potting soil), car care (antifreeze, oil, car wax), sports equipment, toys, and general hardware/tools.

For more information on “Tips For Your Home” or to assist you with any of your real estate needs, call Jeanette Ward, your Neighborhood Realtor Today!

CounTreeWide Realty, Inc.
Cell Phone (941)920-6313
Office (941)756-8441
Email:jeanette@countreewiderealty.com Web:www.jeanetteward.com

Worth Repeating

There are several items that you see repeated from time to time in the Twin Rivers News. The items will now be condensed to 1 page to make it easier for all new residents to review. These are items that the Board of Directors would like to point out for your convenience.

Home Maintenance
Please be sure to pressure wash or have your tile roof professionally cleaned if there is visible mildew or dirt on it.

Twin Rivers Social Committee
If you would like to participate in planning events and/or coming up with new ideas, please email paigeward2001@yahoo.com. We want to continue the family fun and make sure we involve everyone! Thank you to Gracie Sharp for keeping us all informed be the email directory. If you are not yet on the directory, please email Gracie at: gsharp@tampabay.rr.com

River House Hours
The gate leading to the River House Grounds will be unlocked from 10am to 5pm Monday-Saturday and 12:00 to 5:00 on Sunday. We welcome residents to utilize the walking trail, picnic areas and canoe racks. Please call Pam at 756-8441 ext. 104 in advance to make arrangements to open the gate at an earlier time.

Refuse Removal
Garbage pick up is Tuesday & Friday.
Yard Waste pickup is on Wednesdays. Waste must be tied up or bagged.
Recycling is on Fridays (containers can be obtained by calling MCPUD at 941-792-8811).

PLEASE RECYCLE!!

Watering Restrictions
Lawn watering continues to be once per week per the following schedule:

Addresses with “house numbers”:
Ending in “0” or “1” may only irrigate on Monday
Ending in “2” or “3” may only irrigate on Tuesday
Ending in “4” or “5” may only irrigate on Wednesday
Ending in “6” or “7” may only irrigate on Thursday
Ending in “8” or “9” may only irrigate on Friday

Sales Office
If you are new to the neighborhood, welcome! We invite you to visit the sale office Mon-Sat 10 to 5 and Sunday 12 to 5. We are happy to give you a full tour of the Riverhouse, walking trails, and make sure you are a aware of all the amenities and beauty Twin Rivers has to offer!