COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

MAY - JULY 2012VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 1GROVEHOA.COM

MAY - JULY 2012VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 1GROVEHOA.COM COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS!

(January 1st - April 15th)

Angela Acousta

Matthew Conley

Charles & Debra DeShane

James & Rebecca Dyer

Ryan & Masnuva Francka

Daniel & LeAnn Kanatzar

Jessica Jay-Maleski

Jason Monahan

Tim & Trisha O’Connor

William & Adrienne Robertson

Colby Tiffee

Benjamin Vassar

Regis Wasiecko

TABLE OF CONTENTSNeighborhood News 2Weather Information 3Health & Lifestyle 5Kids Eat Free! 6Around the Town 6Grover Spotlight 8Event Photos 8Ad Directory 9Block Captains Map 10 C

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Newsletters Chrichelle Fernandez thegrovegazette@live.com

Advertising Sarah O’Neal sarahk.oneal@gmail.com

Events/Hospitality Lisa Sein lisasein@gmail.com

Maintenance/Common Areas Robert Jernigan rjernigan365@gmail.com

911 Non-Emergency 405-231-2121

Pothole Hotline 405-631-1111

Trash/Recycling 405-297-1950

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GROVENEIGHBORS.COM

THE GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD

Clubhouse Address 3300 Orchard Avenue

The Grove HOA Caliber Companies 14301 Caliber Drive, Suite 300 Oklahoma City, OK 73134 405-600-1140

Board Members Jarod Tarver, President jdtarver@calibercompanies.com

Kimberly Swan kswan@calibercompanies.com

Block Captains Beth Sperling donbeth42@cox.net

GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENTI would first like to say that I am very excited to be the new HOA President of The Grove. As many of you know, Dale Stewart has decided to take another job opportunity and will no longer be working for Caliber. He did an excellent job overseeing the community over the past few years and will definitely be missed. I look forward to filling his shoes to the best of my abilities and working with all the residents of The Grove to help continue to make this a great place to live.

We are now less than a month away from opening the pool for the summer and I’m sure everyone is looking forward to that (please see page 2 for details). It’s amenities like this that have helped make The Grove a very popular place to live. Along with the recent addition of The Grove South, Phases 1 and 2, we are currently working on two more phases on the north side of the development. Phase 4 lots will be similar in size to Phase 2, and Phase 5 lots will be an even larger product, due to such high demand. We expect both phases to be ready the first part of next year.

If you should need anything please contact myself or Kimberly Swan at the email addresses below. Have a great summer!

Sincerely,

Jarod Tarver

2 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSSUMMER kICkOFF!Friday, June 1st 5 p.m. at the ClubhouseJoin us for a night of relaxing, good food and meeting new neighbors as we kickoff the summer! Oklahoma City’s favorite Waffle Champion Food Truck and the Eskimo Sno truck will be offering delicious treats for purchase. Hope to see you all there!

BOOk CLUBThe community Book Club meets the first

Monday of every month.

Contact Jessica Hough at 480-286-8676 or

jessicarebekah@gmail.com for more information.

ELODIE ANNE MILLERFebruary 28th

7 pounds, 12 ounces, 19.5 inchesProud parents David & Teresa Miller

AUBRIE RAE GOODEMarch 12th

7.75 ounces, 20 inchesProud parents Johnny & Leann Goode

AEVAN QUINN HALEYMarch 12th

7 pounds, 21 inchesProud parents Noah & Danae Haley

WELCOME GROVIES

GET READY TO SPLASHThe pool will be open from the Saturday before Memorial Day (May 26) to Labor Day (Sept 3). Pool hours are: Tues-Fri from 12–8 p.m., Sat from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun from 12-8 p.m. and closed on Mondays, except for holidays. For a more complete list of rules, visit GroveHOA.com. Below are a few highlights:

1. No glass containers allowed of any kind. 2. No pets allowed at the facility.3. All babies and toddlers must wear swim diapers until potty-trained.4. No diving anywhere, anytime.5. The HOA and lifeguard are not responsible for accidents.6. The pool manager and lifeguard have the authority and responsibility to enforce

discipline around the pool area. 7. Please exit the pool and patio area in a timely manner during safety breaks,

inclement weather and closing time.8. Dispose of your trash in the provided trash cans.

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ARE YOU PREPARED?What is a tornado watch?• Issued to specific counties by the National Weather

Service (NWS)•Means that the possibility of tornados exist in your county•Remain weather alert for approaching severe weather•Turn on local TV, radio or NOAA Weather Radio and

stay alert for warnings

What is a tornado warning?• Issued to specific counties by the NWS•Means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by

weather radar in your county•Outdoor warning devices will sound off if a tornado

warning has been issued• Immediately seek shelter•Oklahoma City Outdoor Warning Devices will sound

off in county(s) designated by NWS•Turn on local TV, radio or NOAA Weather Radio

What to do after a tornado.•Keep family and pets together and wait for Emergency

Personnel to arrive•Continue to monitor local TV, radio and or NOAA

Weather Radio and stay alert for further information•Watch out for fallen power lines, and be aware of

broken gas lines • Stay out of damaged buildings• If you are away from home, return only when authorities

say it is safe to do so.

Visit OKC.gov/tornado for more detailed info and tips. If you currently have a storm shelter, make sure it’s registered at OKC.gov/action/StormShelter or call the Action Center at 405-297-2535 Mon-Fri between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for assistance.

WEATHER INFORMATION

5HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

UNCOVERING A HEALTHIER YOU

CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVID JACkSON!BY: BETH SPERLING, THE GROVE’S BIGGEST LOSER COORDINATOR

David’s start weight was 199.8 lbs. He started this contest saying he would DEFINITELY be the winner! Sure enough, 6 weeks later, he had lost 15 lbs which was a 7.51% weight loss! He credits staying away from sugar and switching from sodas (diet and regular cokes) to water as how he was able to drop the pounds. He said he worked out as well but his diet was where he made the biggest changes.

He was very excited to join The Grove’s Biggest Loser because he was looking for that “little push” to get him going on this weight loss journey. The accountability of the weekly weigh-ins helped to keep him on track. There was one week where Golden Corral temporarily derailed his weight loss but instead of getting discouraged, he just brushed it off and started back fresh the next day. A positive attitude makes all the difference! We had 14 participants who paid $10 each, so not only did he lose weight, he also won $140!

The Grove’s Biggest Loser went from Feb 17th – Mar 30th and had weekly weigh-ins with incentives. Each week the participants pulled a “Refrigerator Motivator” out of a bowl. It was a little reminder to keep on their refrigerator to stay motivated and positive throughout the week. They even got “Sweet Tooth Satisfiers!” These were sugar free packs of gum that came in dessert flavors to satisfy sweet tooth cravings. We even had our own Facebook page with postings each week of recipes, cartoons and healthy tips to keep on track during the week.

Stephanie Nutter came in a VERY close 2nd place with a weight loss of 7.35%! DJ Sperling came in 3rd with a 4.35% weight loss. Awesome job! Everyone who participated did a great job! Let’s do it again next year!

We all know exercising and being healthy is good for us. Exercise prevents diseases, strengthens our bones and muscles, allows us to lose and/or maintain weight, plus we look and feel better when we’re doing it. So why is it so hard to follow through with taking

steps toward a healthier lifestyle? Lack of Convenience? Uncertainty about how to start? No motivation? Whatever your reason, I hope you will identify what’s holding you back and take steps toward your healthier future.

First, establish a clear, measurable goal. Putting in hard work is no fun if you don’t have a way of measuring your success. Do you want to lose weight? How much? By what date? Would you like to start walking or running? How often? How many miles or minutes a week? You get the idea. Getting up in the morning or skipping your

afternoon sofa will be a lot easier when you see that it’s clearly paying off!

Set yourself up for success. Once you’ve set your measurable goal, decide how you’re going to accomplish it. You aren’t accidentally going to lose 10 pounds or run 5 miles. Stock your fridge with lots of healthy options, get properly fitted for a great pair of running shoes, ask a family member or friend to keep you accountable or to even join you. Ask for help from a professional, weight loss group or even research on the internet to find out how you will accomplish your goals. You can’t control all your surroundings, but you can definitely create an environment conducive to a successful outcome.

Reward yourself. This is the fun part! You’re already rewarding yourself and those around you by becoming a more healthy you as you start living an increasingly active lifestyle. Give yourself some extra motivation by treating yourself when a goal is accomplished. (Make sure it’s not a treat that will wreck your diet!) Once you’ve lost weight and those old jeans no longer fit, get a new pair that make you feel great! Perhaps you simply treat yourself to some alone time at Barnes and Noble or sign up for your first 5k. Find out what drives you. Set your goals and get moving!

BY: LINDSAY MORRIS, PERSONAL TRAINER AT FIT-4-U IN EDMOND

THE GROVE’S BIGGEST LOSER!

6 AROUND THE TOWNkIDS EAT FREE!

(OR CHEAP!)Alfredo’s Mexican Cafe: Kids eat free on Mon nights

Applebee’s: One child (12 and under) eats free on Mon with the purchase of an adult meal. Additional children can dine for $1 from the kid’s menu

Buffalo Wild Wings: Kids (12 and under) can select items from the kids menu for $.99 on Mon from 5–9 p.m.

Chick-Fil-A: Kids eat free on Tues

Denny’s: Kids eat free meal deals every Tues & Sat from 4–10 p.m.

El Chico: $.99 Kids meal all day on Thurs

Fazoli’s: $.99 Kids meal option from 5–8 p.m. on Tues

Golden Corral: Kids (3 and under) eat free daily

IHOP: Kids (12 and under) eat free every Tues & Thurs from 4–10 p.m.

Lotsa Noodles: Kids eat free from 3-9 p.m.

Marie Callender’s: Kids (12 and under) eat free meals daily with adult entrée purchase

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Kids eat free every Tues from 5-9 p.m.

Nino’s Mexican Restaurant: Kids eat free on Tues from 4–9 p.m.

Pioneer Pies: Kids (12 and under) eat free Mon & Tues from 4:30 p.m.-close

Poblano Grill: Kids eat free every Mon after 5 p.m.

Swadley’s: Kids (10 and under) eat free on Mon from 5 p.m.-close with adult entrée purchase

Qdoba: Kids eat free on Tues

Red Robin: Kids (10 and under) eat free on Mon

Taco Cabana: Kids eat free on Weds

Texas Roadhouse: Kids (12 and under) eat free with adult entrée purchase all day on Tues

TGI Friday’s: children (3 and under) eat free with a paid adult on Mon

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* Be sure to call ahead to make sure these deals still apply!

DOWNTOWN EDMOND ARTS FESTIVAL (May 4-6th)Enjoy art from over 100 artists and crafters, food, wine tastings and performing arts. May 4-5th from 10.am. - 8 p.m. and May 6th from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. in downtown Edmond.

SPRING CREEK 3RD ANNUAL FAMILY FUN FEST (May 5th)Featuring a jump house, balloon animals, face painting, Cupcakes to Go Go, Big Truck Tacos, Spaghetti Eddie, Art Show, shopping and more! FREE from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Located at the Spring Creek Plaza off 15th and Bryant.

RELAY FOR LIFE OF EDMOND(May 20th- 21st) Spin the wheel, walk the track, and join us in the fight against cancer! Join us for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Edmond May 20th-May 21st from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. at UCO’s Plunkett Park. For more information visit relayforlife.org/edmondok or contact Sarah Bailey 245-3109 or Talia Casey 326-5693.

22ND ANNUAL CHUCK WAGON & CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL (May 26-27th)Enjoy two days of mouth-watering campfire cooked food and educational hands-on activities for children! Western stage entertainment, a stagecoach and pony rides await visitors to the museum’s largest outdoor event. At the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum www.nationalcowboymuseum.org

EDMOND JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL (May 26-27th)Enjoy a weekend with some of the greatest Jazz & Blues artists in a party atmosphere. You’ll love the hot food, cold beverages, arts and crafts, games and activities, all FREE! At Stephenson

Park. May 26th from 4-10:30 p.m. and May 27th 2-10 p.m.

RHYTHM Q’S & BLUES (May 26th)Edmond’s celebration of barbecue and blues featuring a cook-off contest, $10,000 in prize money, muscle cars, live music and activities for the kids at Hafer Park. Saturday, May 26th from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. FREE admission!

LIBERTYFEST KIT FEST(June 30th - July 1st)FREE event includes night fly of special lighted kites after sundown. Bring the whole family to this event. Saturday June 30th from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and after sundown. Sunday, July 1st 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m . at Mitch Park.

LIBERTYFEST CAR SHOW (June 30th) Enter your classic car or just stop by! A great opportunity to show off that special car and win trophies and prizes. FREE to spectators. At Hafer Park, June 30th from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

LIBERTYFEST ROAD RALLY (July 1st) Cars, trucks, vans and more will tour Edmond with a map, in search of answers to our questions. Get them all correct and prizes await you. Start from City Administration parking lot at Boulevard & 1st street. Entry fee is $10 per vehicle. Awards ceremony at 5 p.m.

A TASTE OF EDMOND (July 1st) Filling the Festival Market Place with the aroma of tasty foods from various restaurants around our community from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This event is a fundraiser for LibertyFest, ensuring the festival for years to come.

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8 GROVER SPOTLIGHT & EVENT PICS

CHANGE FOR UGANDAMeet Emily Barton. As many of you know, she will be traveling to Uganda this summer. She applied for this trip in November of last year and has raised nearly all the funds needed.

This July 7th, she will leave for training at Global Expeditions in Garden Valley, Texas and will depart for Kampala, Uganda on July 9th. While in Kampala, her team will host assemblies and small groups at high schools which will be centered around abstinence. This is extremely important as the rates for HIV/AIDS have soared due to the fact that the citizens of Uganda are simply unaware.

Her team will then head to Gulu where they will live in a migrant camp. Joseph Kony has terrorized the people of Uganda for years. He has entered villages and killed off the older generation, then abducted the children to force them into his army. They are taught to kill or be killed. For safety, families have moved to camps closer to larger cities. In Gulu, Emily and her team will be spending time with these families and showing them the love of Jesus. They will put on skits and do crafts with children, many who are ex-child soldiers themselves. She will be returning back to Texas on August 2nd for debriefing.

Emily is only about $600 away from her goal and there are still many ways to get involved. She is selling Hope for Uganda bracelets, has Change Uganda with Change jars, and of course, will take donations. She is also planning a garage sale and an art class for the end of May and early July. If you are interested in being involved in your own missions trips, she encourages you to visit globalexpeditions.com. They have trips to every continent, including the US!

If you would like to donate to Emily’s trip, visit globalexpeditions.com and enter missionary code 2661003. You may also contact her at elb6677@gmail.com or 405-240-6677.

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“GOD HAS PLACED THIS COUNTRY ON

MY HEART FOR QUITE SOME TIME.”

EASTER EGG HUNTMARCH 31, 2012

HEY NEIGHBORS! Do you have a yummy recipe you would like to share or tips on how you make your garden beautiful? The Grove Gazette welcomes submissions for fitness tips, landscaping advice, event info and photos, recipes, birth and graduation announcements, school events and anything else you think can help make our community even better. The next newsletter will be distributed Aug 1st and submissions are due July 16th. Please send submissions to: thegrovegazette@live.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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