The traditional Mrs. Garvan's tea at Garvan Woodland Gardens is scheduled for March 8.
Sip specialty teas, nibble on an array of finger sandwiches, and sample delicious desserts during this tea hosted by Mrs. Garvan, alias Susan Harper.
Tea time is 3 p.m. in the Magnolia Room. Cost is $18.00 for Garvan Woodland Gardens members and $21.00 for non-members (includes applicable tax). Seating is limited so make reservations early by calling 501-262-9300 or 800-366-4664.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Blessing the blooms at Garvan Woodland Gardens
The blessing of the blooms is March 6 at 2 p.m. at Anthony Chapel on Garvan Woodland Gardens campus.
Join in at the chapel for the Gardens' annual blessing of the blooms to ensure a beautiful season of color and healthy floral displays. Featuring retired minister and Hot Springs resident, Rev. John Miles, this even will warm the soul and lift spirits. A selection of music will be performed by local vocalists and musicians.
The event is open to the public.
Join in at the chapel for the Gardens' annual blessing of the blooms to ensure a beautiful season of color and healthy floral displays. Featuring retired minister and Hot Springs resident, Rev. John Miles, this even will warm the soul and lift spirits. A selection of music will be performed by local vocalists and musicians.
The event is open to the public.
POA board meets today
The POA board will meet for a work session open to all POA members this morning at 9 a.m. at the Ouachita room in the Ponce de Leon Center.
Recreation committee meeting moved to new date this month
The POA recreation committee meeting regularly scheduled for Monday, March 14, has been moved to Thursday, March 24. The committee will meet at the Coronado Community Center, Room 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Village Writers' Club is sponsoring contest open to all Villagers
Members of the Village Writers’ Club invite Hot Springs Village residents to participate in a writing contest held in conjunction with the annual L’Audible Art Wine and Cheese Event May 9. The winning entry will be read during the May 9 afternoon performance in the Ouachita Room of the Woodlands Center. L’Audible Art is an opportunity for the audience to enjoys wine and cheese nibbles while members of the writers’ club read their work. This contest will give a new Village writer the opportunity to share their work.
The Residents’ Contest is open to any resident of the Village, regardless of age. The maximum length of words for an entry is 1250, and any type of writing may be submitted, fiction, non-fiction, essay, memoir or poetry. Manuscript format should be followed including a title page and double spacing on the following pages.
Submit manuscripts to: Joyce Anderson, 226 Pizarro Dr., Hot Springs Village, AR 71909. Please include a cover sheet giving the author’s name, address, phone number and E-mail address. The deadline for submission is April 9, 2011; all entries must be postmarked by that date.
The contest winner will be notified and arrangements made to read at the L’Audible Art program. A certificate will be awarded at the program. All entries will be destroyed after May 9; we are unable to return entries or give feedback to the writers.
Members of the Village Writers’ Club are not eligible to enter this contest.
The Residents’ Contest is open to any resident of the Village, regardless of age. The maximum length of words for an entry is 1250, and any type of writing may be submitted, fiction, non-fiction, essay, memoir or poetry. Manuscript format should be followed including a title page and double spacing on the following pages.
Submit manuscripts to: Joyce Anderson, 226 Pizarro Dr., Hot Springs Village, AR 71909. Please include a cover sheet giving the author’s name, address, phone number and E-mail address. The deadline for submission is April 9, 2011; all entries must be postmarked by that date.
The contest winner will be notified and arrangements made to read at the L’Audible Art program. A certificate will be awarded at the program. All entries will be destroyed after May 9; we are unable to return entries or give feedback to the writers.
Members of the Village Writers’ Club are not eligible to enter this contest.
Terrie Davis' dad passed away
My sympathy goes out to Terrie Davis in the loss of her father. It has been a long and painful process. I know your days are tempered with sadness and relief.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Memorial service for George Bayer
The memorial service for George Bayer is this Wednesday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at Caruth Village Funeral Home.
HSV Players meet tonight
Last month at the HSV Players meeting audience members were treated to a symphony of emotions.The HSV Players meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Tonight's meeting will feature a sample of the upcoming comedy Senior Follies. The play will run this month bookending St. Patrick's Day.
The HSV Players meet in the Ouachita room of the Ponce de Leon Center.
Townhouse association board meets this morning
At the last meeting of the Village townhouse association, general manager Glenn Zarpaylic reported the trimming of crepe myrtles and the establishment of weed control and fertilization in several of the courts.
Zarpaylic said capital improvements were completed for now in Cortez Courts with concrete repairs and replacements of sidewalks.
Recently, there was also sidewalk repair done in Coronado Courts.
Beetle damage in 14 trees in Coronado Courts is being addressed as well as damage to ten to 12 other trees. Two large trees in Madrid Courts were taken down. Hot Springs Village Police Department directed traffic for the tree removal. Three dead trees in La Coruna Courts were removed.
Entergy also took down two pines but did not remove them once they were felled. Former board member Doug Butler called Entergy to find out why the trees were left behind. He was told budget cuts have made leaving the trees behind Entergy’s ongoing policy. Only the trees that can go to the saw mill are removed free of charge
Because of the smaller THA budget for 2011 the general manager is going door to door to prioritize repairs and replacements to be done this year and further on down the road. Railings, stairs and the like are being measured and evaluated.
This year there will also be emphasis placed on homeowners’ responsibility to take care of their own property. Court representatives will be making lists of properties needing attention.
The new board members will be given a copy of Reserve Advisors extensive report regarding THA assets and maintenance plan.
The replacement of the bridge in Guadalajara Courts is moving at a snail’s pace. The bridge replacement was approved by Cooper’s architectural control committee.
The bylaws committee distributed several handouts with proposed changes in the current bylaws to make them more effective and more user friendly. The board members were asked to study the recommendations for future consideration. Samples of POA policies were included in the packet.
Office manager Kristi Wright said the website is being updated. The last information on the website was from November. Current information has been submitted and the webmaster will get the site up to date.
The board also discussed ways to keep court representatives more involved with THA business. Board members feel it is vitally important to keep the court reps engaged and involved with the current court evaluations. Next year the budget will be set for 2013, 2014 and 2015 and all hands are needed to gather information to determine future budgets. This is the time assessment increases will be decided and proper communication is vital to justify proposed increases.
The report by Reserve Advisors is seen as the first step in developing a master plan for the THA. Zarpaylic will need help further evaluating the needs outlined in the report.
Several audience members volunteered to help with the communication process. With the outdated website the communications process between the THA administration and the THA members had broken down and audience members wanted to help get the word out as to what was happening regarding the future of the association and possible assessment increases.
Board members discussed the best ways to communicate with THA members. The court representatives were deemed as vital to this effort. Board packets did not include an updated list of court representatives. One will be put together as soon as possible.
The THA board meets again today at 8:30 a.m. at the THA administration building on Perralena Lane.
Zarpaylic said capital improvements were completed for now in Cortez Courts with concrete repairs and replacements of sidewalks.
Recently, there was also sidewalk repair done in Coronado Courts.
Beetle damage in 14 trees in Coronado Courts is being addressed as well as damage to ten to 12 other trees. Two large trees in Madrid Courts were taken down. Hot Springs Village Police Department directed traffic for the tree removal. Three dead trees in La Coruna Courts were removed.
Entergy also took down two pines but did not remove them once they were felled. Former board member Doug Butler called Entergy to find out why the trees were left behind. He was told budget cuts have made leaving the trees behind Entergy’s ongoing policy. Only the trees that can go to the saw mill are removed free of charge
Because of the smaller THA budget for 2011 the general manager is going door to door to prioritize repairs and replacements to be done this year and further on down the road. Railings, stairs and the like are being measured and evaluated.
This year there will also be emphasis placed on homeowners’ responsibility to take care of their own property. Court representatives will be making lists of properties needing attention.
The new board members will be given a copy of Reserve Advisors extensive report regarding THA assets and maintenance plan.
The replacement of the bridge in Guadalajara Courts is moving at a snail’s pace. The bridge replacement was approved by Cooper’s architectural control committee.
The bylaws committee distributed several handouts with proposed changes in the current bylaws to make them more effective and more user friendly. The board members were asked to study the recommendations for future consideration. Samples of POA policies were included in the packet.
Office manager Kristi Wright said the website is being updated. The last information on the website was from November. Current information has been submitted and the webmaster will get the site up to date.
The board also discussed ways to keep court representatives more involved with THA business. Board members feel it is vitally important to keep the court reps engaged and involved with the current court evaluations. Next year the budget will be set for 2013, 2014 and 2015 and all hands are needed to gather information to determine future budgets. This is the time assessment increases will be decided and proper communication is vital to justify proposed increases.
The report by Reserve Advisors is seen as the first step in developing a master plan for the THA. Zarpaylic will need help further evaluating the needs outlined in the report.
Several audience members volunteered to help with the communication process. With the outdated website the communications process between the THA administration and the THA members had broken down and audience members wanted to help get the word out as to what was happening regarding the future of the association and possible assessment increases.
Board members discussed the best ways to communicate with THA members. The court representatives were deemed as vital to this effort. Board packets did not include an updated list of court representatives. One will be put together as soon as possible.
The THA board meets again today at 8:30 a.m. at the THA administration building on Perralena Lane.
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