December 2024 Newsletter

December 2024 Newsletter

HOLIDAY FUND 

One of the best ways to thank our staff and show our appreciation for their hard work throughout the year is for you, as an Owner, to voluntarily contribute to the Employee Holiday Fund. It is through the efforts of our staff that many of the little problems and all of the larger problems are solved. The Board is asking each Owner to voluntarily contribute at least $25 or more to the Holiday Fund (Coupon is at the end of thisNewsletter). 

The funds will be shared with our employees based on seniority, responsibilities and amount of time worked during the year. Your contribution (check) should be made payable to Lakeside Club and marked “Employee Holiday Fund”. Your Holiday Fund check along with the contribution coupon may be placed in the enclosed envelope (along with your dues if you don’t have auto deduction). The employee will be given a Holiday card containing the name and unit number of each contributor. Our goal is 100% participation. Thank you so much for your anticipated contribution. Your show of appreciation for our staff will go a long way. 

LAKESIDE CLUB CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

TREASURERS REPORT FOR THE ONE MONTH AND FOUR MONTHS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2024

Project/Grounds Update:  December 2024

• Replacement of the roof on O (units 65-70) is completed.  Building M (units 55-58) will depend on the weather. 
• Replacement of the Lakeside Club sign on the north drive will be done in the spring.
• Header & deck post replacement to Building G (units 33-38) is coming to a close.
• Landscaping at 1-12 will start in the spring 2025.
• Tree trimming is in process to remove limbs from the roof lines and encroachment towards the buildings.  We have a tree service coming in to complete some of the work in December and more in the spring 2025.  A large tree come down in the pond behind Building E and F, units 23-32 and 51-54.  This is scheduled to be removed in the spring. 
• Fall clean up of the grounds was completed.
• Water leak update:  A leak was found at the entry point of the water main into Building D.  The leak required excavation from both inside and outside the building to drain the water.  The leak was fixed, and our water usage has decreased substantially.  Repairs to the ground at the site will likely be repaired in the spring.
• The hot tub pump failed and was rebuilt and installed.
• Our water softener required repair during November, parts ordered and installed.
• Beach furniture has been stored for the winter.
• We had a street light failure on the South side of the Association.  We had the repair completed.
• Snowplow stakes have been installed.
• Heat checks have started as we expect some low temperatures.

It is time to get ready for cold and snow.  Brrr . . .

Winter Heat Checks

Winter heat checks have begun, ensuring that windows are closed, heat is turned on, and thermostats are set to a minimum of 55 degrees.   If you do not want your unit checked during the winter months, please submit a work order through the LSC website.  Units will be checked periodically, especially when temperatures are extremely cold. 

Kevin will begin periodic heat checks beginning this week. When seasons change and/or visitors/renters leave, it is every Owners’ responsibility to make sure the unit is secure. Though staff are here to help, heat checks are only done periodically so you may want to consider installing thermostats that can be operated remotely.

Winter Reminders

• Hoses should have been removed and faucets shut off. 
• All planters, flowerpots should have been removed from the stairs and sidewalks prior to November snowfall.
• Be sure to check all windows to ensure they are securely closed.
• Set thermostat for heating with a minimum temperature of 55 degrees when not occupied.
• Moorings should be removed from the lake or properly marked with a smaller winter buoy. We will be removing abandoned moorings in the spring so at that time, please make sure your unit number appears on your buoy.

• Watercraft and trailers must be properly stored for the winter.
• Please call the office with any questions regarding winterization.
• During snow season (November – April), vehicles need to be routinely moved for effective snow removal.

John Lehman shares information from the LSC website and info about Local Events and Activities in December.

Web page of the month:      petoskeylsc.com          (password) LSC76Owners

Web page of the month: Lakeside Club Diagram (OWNERS MENU)

Use this page to find out where someone in the Lakeside Club lives. First go to the Owners List under the OWNERS menu and find their unit number, then open the Lakeside Club Diagram at the top of the OWNERS menu and hunt for the number in the boxes representing buildings. That tells you what building they’re in, and the location of a number shows the approximate location of the unit in the building. For example, unit 35 is at the southwest side of building G.

Local Events and Activities in December

Notice that some of the following events are offered online, so they are available for members who are not currently at Lakeside Club. To access the website for an event, you can click on the blue URL (web address) that follows the description of the event on your online newsletter.

Check out the following website to read about upcoming musical and other events at Pond Hill Farm. (https://www.pondhill.com/farm-happening-details/)

At 1 pm on December 4, attend a screening of the classic “A Christmas Story” at the Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre.  (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5939748)

At 5:30 pm on December 5, attend the “Holiday Swirl 2024” at CTAC, featuring appetizers, sweets, music, and art.  (https://www.crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/holiday-swirl-2024)

Beginning at 6 pm on December 6, enjoy an evening of hospitality and shopping in downtown Petoskey, along with a visit by Santa Claus and a tree lighting ceremony. (https://www.petoskeydowntown.com/events/holiday-open-house/)

At 7:30 pm on December 6, hear “Owen James and the Feels” in the CTAC Theater. (https://www.crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/downtown-sound-owen-james-and-feels-december-6)

Beginning at 5 pm on December 7, take a winter walk through the woods on the Enchanted Trail at The Highlands. (https://www.highlandsharborsprings.com/events/enchanted-trail)

Beginning at 6 pm on December 7. enjoy an evening of shopping during the Merchant’s Holiday Open House in downtown Harbor Springs. (https://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/details/merchants-holiday-open-house-2024-14318)

At 7 pm on December 7, hear renowned actor Allen  Fitzpatrick present his adaptation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”  (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/a-christmas-carol-2024)

At 9 pm on November 8, hear rock singer Bones Owens at Victories in the Odawa Casino. (https://www.petoskeychamber.com/events/details/bones-owens-at-victories-inside-odawa-casino-32211)

At 12 noon on December 12, learn about “Strategies to Prevent Falls” in an online session presented by Jeff Samyn. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5896378)

At 7 pm on December 12 and December 13, the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will present “Messiah by Candlelight,” featuring Handel’s “Messiah” and other works.  (https://glcorchestra.org/concert/messiah-by-candlelight/)

At 11:30 am on December 13, attend an NCMC Luncheon Lecture “Life on a Lonely Shore” about the Vermillion Point Life-Saving Station, with Edward Canfield and Anne Fleming. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5772587)

At 10 am on December 14, see the Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade, featuring the Petoskey High School Marching Band, Festive floats, and Santa Claus. (https://www.petoskeydowntown.com/events/petoskey-holiday-parade/)

At 2 pm on December 14, enjoy a holiday double feature at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, including “The Muppet Christmas Carol” at 2 pm and “White Christmas 70th Anniversary” at 7 pm. (https://www.petoskeydowntown.com/events/petoskey-holiday-parade/)

Beginning at 3 pm on December 14, enjoy a Colonial Christmas at Fort Michilimackinac. (https://www.mackinacparks.com/event/a-colonial-christmas-2/)

At 1 pm on December 15, participate in the “Sugar Plum Fairy Tea” featuring performers in the CTAC School of Ballet at the Terrace Inn.  (https://www.crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey-ctac-school-ballet/sugar-plum-fairy-tea)

At 2 pm on  December 15, join Doctor Kaboom at the Great Lakes Center for the Art as he attempts to recreate all of Santa’s wonders using basic physics. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/doktor-kaboom-santa)

At 7 pm on December 18, hear about “The Christmas Tree Ships” online with Ric Mixter. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5914411)

Beginning at 5 pm on December 20, “Petoskey Men’s Night Out” will provide an evening of sips, snacks, gift wrapping and music, plus a Poker Run offering a grand prize. (https://www.petoskeydowntown.com/events/mens-night-out/)

At 3 pm or 7 pm on December 21, or 3 pm on December 22, enjoy a presentation of “The Nutcracker” by the CTAC School of Ballet. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/ctac-nutcracker-2024)

At 7:30 pm on December 28, hear the musical group “Michigan Rattlers” play folk-rock music at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/michigan-rattlers-2024)

Beginning at 5 pm on December 31, celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Crooked Tree Arts Center and Petoskey District Library. (https://www.crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/new-years-eve-arts-center-petoskey-district-library-2025)

Wishing Everyone Happy Holidays

Thank you to Shelly Germain, Greg Waller, Kevin Kissinger, and John Lehman for their contributions to this newsletter.

Sarah McDonnell

Dear Lakeside Member:

We have an opportunity once a year through the Employee Holiday Fund, to say “Thank you” to the employees of Lakeside Club Condominium Association who serve us faithfully and contribute to the effectiveness of our   operation.

Please sign the reverse side of this card and return, with your check, to Lakeside, if possible, before

December 10, 2024. This will enable us to distribute your contribution before Christmas Eve.  Your check should be made payable to Lakeside Club, in the memo area please write “Employee Fund”.

I would like to extend, on behalf of the Board of Directors, our best wishes to you and your family for a most happy holiday season and joyous New Year!

Sincerely yours,

Lakeside Board of Directors

LAKESIDE CLUB CONDOMINIUMS-HOLIDAY FUND

Enclosed is my check for:

__  $25   __ $50    __ $75  __ $100    __ $__________

Please transmit it on my behalf to the employees of the Lakeside Club Condominium Association as a holiday gift from me.

Member________________________________________________

Unit #______________