KENTLANDS® Citizens Assembly
KENTLANDS® Express
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January 17, 2014
Date Set for Next Progressive Dinner
The next Progressive Dinner is set for Saturday, February 22, 2014. The
last dinner on November 16 was a huge success with 30 participants.
The idea of the dinners is to meet old and new neighbors at the
clubhouse for appetizers, then disperse to homes, where six to eight
people will wine, dine, and enjoy each other's company. After dinner all
participants will go to the home of Lisa and Mike Pickett, who have once
again opened their home for desserts. The cost is $10 to participate. For
more information and to volunteer to host or participate go to our
website: kentlandsprogressivedinners.com
Pipe/Sprinkler Break Prevention
Management has been notified by some of our neighbors that they have
endured burst pipes recently due to the frigid temperatures.
The following tips can help you safeguard your home before, during and
after a pipe freeze. Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are
exposed to severe cold, like those in unheated interior areas like attics
and garages.
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Check for signs of leaks or cracks around connection to water
supply and turn off water and drain hose bibs in fall.
Set your thermostat to a higher temperature. It is normally
suggested to keep your heat on 55° F, but with sub-freezing
temperatures, the thermostat should be raised.
Remember, some of you may have outside sprinklers, attic pipe
sprinklers, water pipes in garages and basements. The ambient
heat from your home may help prevent sprinkler and water pipes
from freezing.
You may incur a higher heating bill, but you can help prevent a
much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
Issue: 93
Assembly
Corner
All meetings will be held
at the Kentlands
Clubhouse unless
otherwise noted. Dates
marked with an asterisk
(*) will be held at the
Carriage House
Important Dates
January 20 - Visual
Change Applications
Due
January 21 - Martin
Luther King Day,
Clubhouse open
9:00am- 9:30pm
January 29 - CCT
Meeting, 7:30pm at
the Lakelands
Clubhouse
Assembly Meetings
January 21 - Budget
& Finance Advisory
Committee Meeting,
7:30pm - 9:00pm
January 22 - KCA
Board of Trustees
Meeting, 7:00pm10:00pm
January 29 - KCA
Board and Condo
Associations Board
Meeting, 7:00pm-
9:00pm
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Open cabinet doors below sinks (adjacent to exterior walls) to
allow heat from the home to circulate, especially at night or on
very cold, windy days.
A simple way to prevent pipes from freezing "Allow a faucet to
drip slightly (lukewarm water) in order to minimize
freezing." Note: The first sign of freezing is reduced water flow
from a faucet.
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Close all windows near water pipes. Freezing temperatures
combined with wind drafts can cause pipes to freeze more
frequently.
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Consider weather sealing your windows.
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If you will be going away during cold weather, PLEASE LEAVE
A KEY WITH A LOCAL FAMILY MEMBER OR
FRIEND/NEIGHBOR AND A PHONE NUMBER TO REACH
YOU IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.
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BEFORE there is an emergency, find and clearly mark the
master water shut-off valve in your home and make sure
everyone in your family knows where it is and also the valve on
your hot water heater. (Learning the location of these valves
may come in handy during an emergency.)
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If you plan to be away from home for an extended period of
time, you may want to consider shutting off the water supply
valve to the home.
Once you've shut off the water, switch off the water heater
circuit breaker to prevent heating elements from being
damaged.
Call a plumber or sprinkler repair contractor, as appropriate.
Keep emergency numbers nearby for quick access.
Kentlands Movie Night
Come join us for our first Kentlands Movie Night! The event will take
place on Saturday, February 8 from 7:00pm- 9:00pm and will feature the
filmTeen Beach Movie. It will be held in the Clubhouse great room on
our brand new TV, so bring a blanket and come join the fun!
Popcorn and beverages will be provided, but feel free to bring your own
refreshments. Please call the Clubhouse at 301-948-2071 if you have
any questions.
Assembly Events
February 8 - Movie
Night at the
Clubhouse, 7:00pm9:00pm
Condo Meetings
January 30 Kentlands Condo
Meeting, 7:00pm9:00pm
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Remove Holiday Decorations
Wreaths, snowflakes, lights, etc. are still being displayed on homes
throughout Kentlands. You are kindly requested to remove all past
holiday decorations.
Kentlands Citizens
Assembly
Board of Trustees
President
Skating on the Lakes is Prohibited!
The frozen lakes look inviting, but please do not attempt to play or skate
on any lakes within Kentlands or Lakelands. The ice could give way and
you would fall through to freezing water! If this were to happen, it could
prove to be fatal before rescuers could reach the scene. Talk to your
children about the extreme danger of playing on the ice or on the rocks
surrounding the lakes.
Yes, the ice looks stable and inviting but please remember that our lake
systems double as a storm drainage network. This means that the level
of water under the ice may be lowering and it is never safe to walk out
onto the lakes. The water is constantly moving under the ice, further
contributing to a perilous environment and an adult can lose motor skills
within a minute of being in freezing water.
If you see anyone skating or playing on the lakes, please call the police
non-emergency number at 301-279-8000 to report it.
Looking for a Part-time Job? We're Hiring!
Snack Bar
The Kentlands® Citizens Assembly is seeking responsible persons to fill
part-time positions available at the Kentlands Clubhouse for the Snack
Bar in the summer.
Snack Bar Hours:
11:00 am - 6:00 pm daily, opening May 24 and closing in September.
Employment applications are available at the Kentlands Clubhouse, 485
Tschiffely Square Road. Interested candidates please submit
completed application to Sandy Al-Nazer; please direct any inquiries to
301.948.2071. It's never too early to apply! Job openings go quickly.
This will also include part-time shifts at the Clubhouse front desk after
the Snack Bar closes for the summer.
Front Desk
Long-term part-time positions will also be available beginning in the
summer for the Clubhouse front desk, as follows:
Board of Code
Compliance
Budget and Finance
Advisory Committee
Election Committee
Environmental
Management
Committee
Kentlands Historical
Trust
Monday to Thursday, 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday, 5 pm - 9:15 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 9 am to 1 pm, 1 pm to 5 pm, and 5 pm to 9:15 pm
Duties include, but are not limited to assisting persons entering the
Clubhouse, answering phones and light administrative
responsibilities. This would be an excellent opportunity for a retiree.
Kentlands Facebook Page
Kentlands now has a Facebook page! This page will serve as a vehicle
for organizing and promoting community events, as well as to
communicate relevant news and information. If you would like to be a
part of our new group, please click the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/kentlandsusa
Check it out, and make sure to "Like" us to start receiving notifications!
Winter Weather Reminders
If you hear about a possible snow forecast, please do not park on
streets marked with "Snow Emergency Routes". If you are parked on a
Snow Emergency Route within the community, you are at risk of being
towed by the City of Gaithersburg.
Parking in the alleys is not permitted. In order for unhindered access by
snowplows, all cars parked in the alleys will be towed.
City law requires that you shovel the sidewalks abutting your property
within 12 hours of the last snowfall.
In the event of inclement weather and the Clubhouse is closed during
business hours, please call 301-948-2071, ext. 106. Messages will be
monitored. Also, check the Kentlands website
at www.kentlandsusa.comfor any updates.
Seeking Volunteers for Snow Removal
With a snowfall, some residents need help shoveling their sidewalks. If
you can help shovel, please call the Clubhouse at 301.948.2071 and
speak with Francine Lowenstein or send an email to flowenstein@cmcmanagement.com.
Holiday Tree Recycling
Please recycle your holiday trees as part of the City of Gaithersburg's
weekly recycling program. Simply put the tree out curbside for Thursday
recycling day and it will be collected by the City contractor. Please note
these helpful reminders:
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Trees must be in their natural state.
Remove all decorations, including tinsel and angel hair.
Be sure there is no metal attached to the tree.
Do not wrap trees in plastic.
Place the tree curbside next to your green recycling bin.
Artificial trees will not be recycled.
Trees with root balls will not be recycled.
Trees will only be picked up from your residence. Do not take
the trees to other sites such as schools or public buildings.
For more information on tree recycling or other services contact 301258-6370 or publicworks@gaithersburgmd.gov.
Exterior Household Projects Need Approval
Exterior changes, including adding a deck, replacing windows, changing
paint colors, or performing any other exterior change, including
landscape changes, must receive approval by submitting a Visual
Change Application form to the Management office at 485 Tschiffely
Square Road. These forms can be found on the Kentlands website
(www.kentlandsusa.com) or at the Clubhouse. (Note: repair or
replacement that results in changes to the design, material or color for
any exterior item would also require submission of a Visual Change
Application.)
Visual Change Applications are required to be submitted and approved
by the Kentlands Historical Trust (KHT) prior to the start of your project.
Condominium residents must first receive approval from their
condominium association before seeking approval from the KHT.
Once approved by the Kentlands Historical Trust, the project must start
within six months or a new approval is needed. Applications are due by
the close of business on the 19th of the month for review prior to the first
Wednesday of the following month. If you have any questions, please
call 301-948-2071.
From the President
The new year begins with a busy schedule. The Board of Trustees meet
on January 22nd; come see the running of your community.
The various committees are getting started on plans for 2014. Look for
some additions to the social calendar presented by the Activities
Committee. I know that group would also welcome your ideas for good
events.
A new year is also a new budget year. My belief is that the budget is a
tool, not an amount which must be spent. Unlike government, if we have
unspent money that is good, since it is our money. I urge everyone to
watch how the money comes in and goes out.
Two meetings on January 29th are of interest. The condo officers are
invited to meet with the President and Board at the Clubhouse to
discuss items of mutual interest; I hope each condo community can be
represented. That night also has a meeting concerning the Corridor
Cities Transitway (CCT), a dedicated high-speed bus system which will
go alongside Great Seneca Highway. That meeting will be held at the
Lakelands Clubhouse as a joint information session with state officials.
This will also be an example of dealing with matters of common interest
with Kentlands and Lakelands; the meeting was set up by the
Presidents of both communities.
See you around the neighborhood.
Tim Clarke
President
240-912-9217
timclarkelaw@gmail.com
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Kentlands Acoustic Jam
Do you Do Music? The Foundation is jazzed to introduce an on-going
program: Acoustic Jam Sessions. Held the first and fourth Tuesdays of
each month, the sessions are open to all regardless of where you live or
what your skill level is, so please join the fun! For more information or
get in on the set list ahead of time please contact:
kentlandsjam@gmail.com.
Kentlands Community Chorus New Semester Begins January 13
Join the fun on Mondays through May! And the chorus welcomes
Kentlands resident Valerie Dugan as the new chorus teacher for the
Kids' Chorus, Kindergarten-5th grade.
Classes meet at the clubhouse on Monday and enrollment costs remain
the same. Here are the class times:
Kids' Chorus, grades K-5, 5:00-6:00 pm
Teen Glee Chorus, grades 6 and up, 6:15-7:15 Adult Chorus, age 18
and up, 7:30-8:45
*No class on Jan. 20, register in advance at www.kentlands.org
Kidserve Calendar of Events for 2014
SUNDAY, JAN 19: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
FRIDAY, JAN 24: Fundraiser at the Clubhouse, details to follow
SUNDAY, FEB 16: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
SUNDAY, FEB 23: Making pillowcase dresses for
"littledressesforafrica" at the Kentlands Clubhouse 2-3:30pm
SUNDAY, MAR 16: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
SUNDAY, MAR 23: Visiting the elderly at a local nursing home, time tbd
SUNDAY, APR 20: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
SUNDAY, MAY 18: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
SUNDAY, JUN 8: Cornhole fundraiser on the Kentlands Clubhouse
lawn, time tbd
SUNDAY, JUN 15: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
SUNDAY, JULY 20: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
JULY: Wider Circle with Lakelands Lionfish swimteam, time and date
tbd
SUNDAY, AUG 17: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
SAT, SEP 6TH OR SUN, SEP 14TH: Food drive, location and time tbd
SUNDAY, SEP 21: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
SUNDAY, OCT 19: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
OCT: First Fruits farm with Manna Food in Freeland, MD, date and time
tbd
SUNDAY, NOV 9: Special project with K25: homeless transition house
warming baskets
SUNDAY, NOV 16: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
SUNDAY, DEC 21: Packing boxes at Germantown HELP 1pm to 2pm
*Please note that dates and times are subject to change; email us
at kidserve@yahoo.com with questions*
2014 Young Artist Award Competition
Support the arts as a sponsor of this year's YAA! More than 90 teens
from around the DC area will compete Saturday, February 1 in
Kentlands and the 12 winners will perform a concert in March. For more
information on how you can encourage young musical artists please
contact Carrie Dietz at kentlands@kentlands.org.
Calling All Dog Lovers!
The Foundation is gathering a committee for this year's dog show with
the planning for the May event to start later this month. For more
information please contact Carrie Dietz at kentlands.org.
Kentlands Film Society
The Kentlands Film Society will be screening The Hedgehog on Sunday,
January 19, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gaithersburg Arts Barn. It will be
preceded by a reception in the Arts Barn foyer, beginning at 6:15 p.m. A
limited number of walk-in tickets cost $8.00 and are available from 6:15
p.m. on the night of the movie or can be reserved by contacting Chris
Kelly at cbkelly23@hotmail.com or 240-447-4655. All are welcome to
participate afterward in the "Critics Corner" discussion where insights
and views are shared.
The Hedgehog, the French film inspired by the bestseller, and The
Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery will be screened in
January by Kentlands Film Society. Set in a grand Parisian apartment
building the film features Renee, the concierge, Paloma, the daughter
and critical observer of her well-to-do family living in the building and a
new neighbor, Mr. Ozu.
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Arthur Gailes, Assistant Manager
Sam White, Communications/Events Director
Sandy Al-Nazer, Office Manager
Francine Lowenstein, Administrative Assistant
Fax: 301-948-9730
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