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Due to COVID-19 and scheduling issues, the social committee is canceling the New Homeowners evening planned for this year. We’re hoping to do something special in the Fall.

We’ve noticed many of the new folks already getting involved with our Silver Sands activities. “Old" homeowners, if you haven’t already done so, take a few minutes to meet your new neighbors and encourage them to participate. “New" homeowners, don’t be shy. If you haven’t already done so, try something new or old - tennis, pickleball, mahjong, bridge, crafts, etc. and join a committee (sign-ups are due by February 15).
 
Committees are a great way to get involved and meet new people. Sign up for the next year by contacting SCarr@drminternet.com. Just give your name, email address and phone number and the committee you would like to join. You can find a list of committees here.​​
 
Also, spend some time on the Silver Sands website​ - calendar, news updates, court and fitnness center information and much more.  

And save the date: our end of year party is Saturday, April 2nd.

The Social Committee

TENNIS AEROBICS
A one hour group fitness program featuring tennis drills and games that will improve tennis skills. This clinic burns calories and is an aerobic and anaerobic workout. Tennis Aerobics is a very social activity for all ages, abilities and fitness levels.

Maximum of eight players.
Fee: $20
Saturdays 8:00-9:00 am
Register on the booking system.   

RISE & SHINE
Start your morning reviewing tennis fundamentals. In this one hour clinic, work on your form and consistency in an intensive drill session focused on one particular stroke. The tennis pro has designed specific drills to help you improve the stroke of the day. All levels welcome except total beginners.

Maximum of 10 players.
Fee: $20
Wednesdays 8:00-9:00 am
Register on the booking system.

COMPETITIVE DOUBLES CLINIC
This is a doubles clinic with emphasis on match play. The tennis pro will provide doubles strategy and tactics at the beginning of the session. Starting with an explanation of doubles tactics and strategy, students will experience drills and live ball play, learning how to improve their doubles skills.

Maximum of eight players.
Fee: $20
Mondays 8:00-9:00 am
Register on the booking system.

If you would like to learn to play pickleball, there are two important events targeted for the brand new player:

Introduction to Pickleball
Tuesday February 1 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.  
Silver Sands pickleball courts.
There is a $20 fee for this event.

Pickleball Day
Saturday February 5 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.
Come on down to the courts where there will be several pros demonstrating basic skills and providing information as to how the pickleball program at Silver Sands works. They will also have demo paddles for you to try and refreshments will be served.
Everyone is welcome to stop by the courts on the afternoon of this event. Even experienced players may want to try out different paddles and be available to dink a few shots with potential new players.

UPCOMING EVENT
All women pickleball players are invited to participate in “Ladies’ Night”.
Wednesday, February 16th.
Play will begin at 4:00 pm to be followed by a pot luck supper and drinks. Everyone is welcome. Come join the fun!

The delivery of the 2022 Homeowner Directory to the local Silver Sands addresses has been completed. If you did not receive your directory, or if you would like to purchase an additional copy for $5, please send an email to directory@ssrchoa.com.

A special thank you is extended to the volunteers who helped with the delivery.

Thank you.

Just like everyone else, Sunshine Landscape has had workers hit with COVID-19. To help compensate for missing workers, the rotation schedule has been altered for a few weeks. The gardeners are working as a team and going from one area to the next, working on the back and front of homes. Don't forget we had a good rain recently and weeds love the water just as much as plants. "Raindrops do not choose what they nourish."

You may have noticed the mowing schedule changed this last week. That was also because of workers with COVID-19.

Plants like Lantana and Bougainvillea and some others will not be pruned for a few weeks until all danger of a sudden frost is over. This is standard practice. As soon as possible, these plants will be pruned. The plants may look like they had a bad haircut if frost damaged branches need to be trimmed but they recover quite quickly.

Spraying for weeds in grass will begin soon and is on the schedule.

A reminder for everyone:
If you spot a dead plant, a sprinkler without a plant, wayward cactus, branches brushing roof tops for instance, please send in a work request to Desert Resort Management. You can do this from the SSRC website or using the TownSq app.

TownSq

1. Open the TownSq app on your device or go to: https://app.townsq.io on your computer.
2. Log in.
3. From the left side menu choose "Requests".
4. Next, choose, "Open Request" by clicking green button on the right side of screen.
5. Fill the request form, choosing "Landscape" from the category list. Briefly describe the issue. Append a photo if possible.
6. Click "Open a Request".

By using Town Square you are helping to track landscape issues.

SSRC Website

1. Log in to the website at http://ssrchoa.com.
2. Click on Support/Maintenance/Maintenance Requests from the top menu.
3. Complete the online form.
4. Click "Submit".

These requests are received by our onsite supervisor each morning. If the onsite supervisor has a question, he calls one of the landscape co-chairs for direction.

Landscape Committee