Author: Towngate HOA

The Town Crier
The Official Publication of the Towngate Homeowners Association
2006 Town Court, Garland, Tx 75041
Ph: 972-840-1680 email: garlandtowngatehoa@gmail.com
Website: Www.tghoa.net
JUNE 2022 PUBLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION
June 2016 Published by the Association

CALENDAR
JUNE
6/9-Recycle Day
6/14–BoardMeeting 7pm
6/20—Holiday
6/23-Recycle Day
JULY
7/4—Holiday
7/7—Recycle Day
7/12 -Board Meeting 7pm
7/21-Recycle Day
AUGUST
8/4 –Recycle Day
8/9—Board Meeting 7pm
8/18-Recycle Day
SEPTEMBER
9/1 – Recycle Day
9/5—Holiday
9/13-Board Meeting 7pm
9/15- Recycle Day
9/29—Recycle Day
Normal Office Hours
Mon--Fri- 9am-1pm
Tues-7:30am-11:30am
Closed weekends and holidays

Message from the President
by Patricia Hartley
I am so excited that Towngate now has a sign proudly proclaiming our neighborhood a community established in 1975. But are we a community worthy of a sign, a sign that suggests Towngate is a REAL community?
To answer this, we must first examine the definition of community - a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. I would like to think that all of us here in Towngate have an attitude that makes us interested in three main goals – keeping our community SAFE, ATTRACTIVE and FRIENDLY.
It is unlikely that we will ever go back to the days when I was little that we didn’t even have to lock our doors at night. Instead, we must be diligent in making sure our doors are securely locked - not just the doors to our homes, but also to our vehicles. We must be watchful, especially of people who are not a part of this community. We must embrace the slogan of “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.”
We must remember and write down very specific details about clothes worn by suspicious people, their height, weight and approximate age, and which way they went. We must report acts of illicit behavior, loud and rowdy house parties, and we must record dates and times. We also need to report threats of violence observed on social media. Reports should be made not only to police, but also to Towngate Board of Directors.
We have a good looking community, and now we have more time and attention going to our garden areas. Our common Towngate gardens enhance the beauty of our community, increase the value, and help us have a sense of pride. If you are near the pool area, you can literally stop and smell the roses! Another thing we can do, as I have mentioned before, is PICK UP the POOP! A bunch of poop lying around everywhere is most unsightly. We have poop bags available by the tennis court; please use them! And, of course, being cognizant of necessary home repairs should always be a priority. Keep your eyes open for rotten wood.
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Welcome to our new Homeowners:
Kelsey Huff
Maggie Dooley
Marvin Cabrera &
Gladys Guzman

ANTICS FROM ANNE
Now that Covid has dwindled club house rentals are available. It is a $150 cash deposit and $100 to rent. See Anne at the office to get your date reserved.
Remember dues are due by the 10th of the month or a $20 late fee will be assessed. Get your dues in on time so we can pay our bills.
Obey all the pool rules or your card could be deactivated. Remember there are cameras on the pools so all activity is monitored.

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Message from the President
Last, but not least, we want to be a friendly community. Life is so much sweeter when our neighbors are kind and considerate. Try to get to know your neighbors. It could be that you could help each other out. It’s always a problem when some neighbors think they have more rights than others. It’s a problem when a neighbor cares only about himself or herself, and nothing about others. The Golden Rule is a good rule to follow: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Let the sign, Towngate Community, be our guide.
Let’s be a real community, a community we all can be proud of.

Pool Etiquette
By Laura
We are very fortunate to have a swimming pool in our community to enjoy during the hot Texas summers. It is very important that you read and follow the rules you received on activation of your pool card. If it is found that you have violated any of the rules, your card can be suspended for an indefinite period of time. Please Do Not let anyone in the pool area that is not your guest. You are responsible for your guests( up to four total guests) while they are at the pool and they must leave when you do. We have recorded logs and video that monitors who enters and leaves the pool area. Many of the pool rules are there to make sure the pool stays open and is not shut down by the city. Please don’t abuse your privileges and be courteous to others that are also using this shared space so we all can enjoy the pools this summer. Thank you.

Need an additional or replacement trash can or if your trash is not picked up. Call 972-205-3500

WORD FIND PUZZLE

Spring Yard Contest Winners
Rene/Sheila
MOST COLORFUL
Abel Privado—4004 Towngate Blvd
CREATIVE DESIGN
John & JayTaylor—2018 Town Place
BEST YARD
Linda Phipps—2023 Town Court
CREATIVE
Laura Ostrowski—2001 Town Court
BEST OF SEASON
Ignacio Ramirez—2008 Court Place

Watch out for Children
By Rene
Summer is here and kids are finally out of school. There are a lot of kids in our neighborhood. They walk to the pool and to their friends house. Please slow down and please ask this of your guest. There are also a lot of cars on the sides of the roads due to vehicles being longer than they were when these garages where built..Please be considerate of others in your neighborhood when driving. Thank you and have a fabulous summer..

Summer is Here!!!
By Amalia
Well, the beautiful summer weather is here!! Please make sure that you hydrate when you are on your walk, working on your yard or working outside in your garage. Additionally please don't forget our furry ones!! Make sure they stay hydrated as well if they are kept outside or during their walks. Furthermore, wear your sunscreen!! Remember not just your body, but your face as well :) Tan lines from your sunglasses is not a fashion statement LOL! Stay safe everyone and enjoy this beautiful weather. Visit the pools to cool off!!

PARKING ISSUES
To report disabled or abandoned cars parked on the street-Call—972-205-2222 or EMAIL-Parkingquestions@garlandtx.gov
Give location, make, model, color, and tag number of the vehicle.

Towngate Flower Beds
By Sheila
The Towngate gardeners have been busy planting and tending the new plants that have been planted in the five flower beds at Town Hall. Please thank our gardeners Patsy Caropresi, Joe Ebarb, Secklia Bolden, Laura Ostrowski and Sheila Raines. We all like to see those pretty leaves and flowers in all the yards. As a group we decided to plant a shade garden since three out of five beds have shade or partial shade. We planted 36 plants and most are growing and even flowering. Since these are shade plants, the blooms are smaller than sun plant flowers. The roses and cannas are our sun plants in the other two beds. Our gardeners have also donated plants and mulch as well as their time to add to the garden. If you have an interest, you are welcome to join us. We water on Wednesday and Sunday mornings around 10. If you have any plants to donate then call Sheila (214-274-6412) or call for update on the gardens.

2021 BOARD MEMEBERS
PRESIDENT– Pat—214-546-3187
VICE PRESIDENT– Jody—469-323-7747
TREASURER – Amalia—214-697-5125
SECRETARY – Nate –479-530-4439
LANDSCAPE – Sheila-214-274-6412
CLUBHOUSE/POOLS-Laura-214-906-5223
ARCHITECTURA-Jody—469-323-7747
PAINTING - Rene—214-288-3688
Randy Dale- Landscaper/Pool Maintenance
214-882-4251
Code enforcement Danny Moore—972-485-6414– DaMoore@garlandTx.gov
Neighborhood Police Officer—J.P. Morillos
morillosj@garlandtx.gov
Parking issues—972-205-2222 or
parkingquestions@garlandtx.gov
WEBSITE: www.tghoa.net
EMAIL: garlandtowngatehoa@gmail.com
Tennis court gate code: CZ2006