November 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 for Holiday Fund is at the end of the newsletter for printing, if you would like to return it with your check)

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 should be mailed by December 10^th to Lakeside Club Condominium Association at PO Box 321, Petoskey, MI  49770.   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 THREE MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Project/Grounds Update

• Replacement of roofs on Buildings M (units 55-58) and O (units 65-70) is scheduled to begin in early November.  The start date 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) began this week.
• Prep work for landscaping around buildings A, B, and C may be done this fall or in the spring depending on the weather; and new plants/mulch will be installed in the spring.
• Tree trimming is in process to remove limbs from the roof lines and encroachment towards the buildings
• Leaf blowing and grounds clean up is ongoing
• Hoses were disconnected from outside faucets
• Tennis and Pickle Ball nets are stored for the winter
• Fall shrubs trimming was completed
• Sewer and water shut off asphalt repairs
• Wood siding and trim repairs and painting
• Water leak update:  We are continuing to follow up and monitor usage.  At this point we have some minor pipe repairs in the well house to complete.  The softener has some parts ordered which should be installed within a week to fix a leaking valve.  The water system appears to be functioning properly at this time.  Please ensure that you do not have any running toilets or dripping faucets when you are at Lakeside next.  We appreciate your attention to these details.

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

 Winter Heat Checks

Staff will begin winter heat checks, 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 webite.  Units will be checked periodically, especially when temperatures are extremely cold.

 Winter Reminders

• Hoses must be removed from external faucets and faucets shut off. 
• All planters, flowerpots should be 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 November.

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

 Web page of the month: Recommended Vendors Page (MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS menu)

Did your washer spring a leak? Are you looking for reliable auto service? Do you want to remodel your kitchen? Do you need your deck stained? Does your furnace need a checkup? This page has the names of organizations and individuals who can do these jobs and more. All of the vendors are recommended by members of the Lakeside Club, and you can recommend your own favorite vendors on the “Vendor Recommendation Form” page that follows this page on the menu.

Local Events and Activities in November

Notice that many of the following events are offered online, so they are available for members who are not currently at Lakeside Club. To copy the web address of an event easily, use the LSC website’s version of this Newsletter.

 The Traverse City Opera House is offering an exciting schedule of events from now until April 24. (https://cityoperahouse.org/performing-arts)

At 7 pm, on November 2, enjoy an evening of great songs from Broadway, opera, and popular music, performed by tenor Glen Seven Allen at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/the-american-tenor)

At 7 pm on November 2, the CTAC School of Ballet will present “Fall for Dance.” (https://www.crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey-ctac-school-ballet/ctac-school-ballet-presents-fall-dance-0)

At 10 am from November 4 to November 18 (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5899828), 5:30 pm from November 5 to November 19 (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5899851), or 5:30 pm on November 7 to November 21 (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5900689), participate in “Gentle Yoga” with Jennifer Lovely.

At 6 pm on Mondays from November 4 to November 18, Sierra LaRose of Bear Earth Herbals will present “Herbs 101” with in-person classes about herbal remedies. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5842689)

At 11 am on Wednesdays from November 6 to December 18, attend an in-person course on Creative Writing with Glen Young. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5875724)

At 7 pm on November 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, or 16 attend the play “Misery,” based on the novel by Stephen King, at the Little Traverse Civic Theatre. (https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=255448)

From November 8 to November 17, enjoy an affordable dinner out (or several of them) during the “Fall 2024 Petoskey Restaurant Week”. (https://www.petoskeychamber.com/petoskey-restaurant-week)

At 8:30 am on November 8, learn how to juggle all your tasks in “Workload Management: Getting it All Done!” (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workload-management-getting-it-all-done-tickets-955860262777?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse)

At 11:30 am on November 8, attend an NCMC Luncheon Lecture about “Mental Health in a Changing World” by Brian Babbitt, CEO of North Country Community Mental Health. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5772584)

At 2 pm and/or 11 pm on November 9,  enjoy a John Candy comedy marathon at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/john-candy-double-feature)

At 11 am on Wednesdays from November 13 to December 11, participate in “Indoor Tai Chi in the Morning” with health instructor Gretchen Stelter. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5827337)

From 4 pm on November 15 to 11 am on November 17, experience a rejuvenating weekend at “Gather & Glow,” a retreat designed for women to unwind, connect, and celebrate the upcoming holiday season. (https://grandpashorters.com/product/gather-glow-a-womens-retreat-in-downtown-petoskey/)

At 4 pm on November 15 “Ladies” Opening Night” in Petoskey will offer discounts, gifts, games, specials prizes and snacks (https://www.petoskeydowntown.com/events/ladies-opening-night/).

Beginning at 4:30 pm on November 16, participate in Harbor Springs’ “Ladies Night Out 2024.” (https://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/details/ladies-night-out-2024-14289?calendarMonth=2024-11-01)

At 7  pm on November 16 or 3 pm on November 17 enjoy a “Journey through the Years in Song” with the Northern Michigan Chorale. (https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/journey-through-the-years-in-song)

At 11:30 am on November 22, attend an NCMC Luncheon Lecture about “Our Elected Leaders” with some Emmet County public servants. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5772586)

At 9 am on November 23, shop for local foods, gifts, and crafts from local artisans in the indoor Holiday Market at the Harbor Springs Historical Society Museum.  (https://www.harborspringshistory.org/events/calendar/programs/market-at-the-museum.html)

At 11 am on November 23, learn “How to Play Piano by Ear” online with Craig Coffman. (https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-5714877)

At 7 pm on November 23,  Hear “Detroit’s Queen of the Blues,” Thornetta Davis, in the CTAC Theater. (https://www.crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/downtown-sound-thornetta-davis-november-23)

At 6 pm on November 30, celebrate the “Christmas Tree Lighting 2024” in downtown Harbor Springs. (https://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/details/christmas-tree-lighting-2024-14319?calendarMonth=2024-11-01)

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

Sarah McDonnell

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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 15, 2022.  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:

                        o   $25    o $50   o $75    o $100

                        o $___________

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

gift from me.

Member_______________________________________________Unit #_________