It's wonderful to see so many of you out enjoying our beautiful community lake. There's nothing quite like a peaceful afternoon by the water, and I've noticed many of you have discovered the joy of fishing right here at home. It truly warms my heart to see everyone making the most of our shared amenities and enjoying the outdoors.
As your groundskeeper, I'm committed to keeping our lake a thriving and enjoyable spot for everyone. To ensure our lake remains a healthy and sustainable environment for all its inhabitants, and to comply with our community's regulations, I wanted to share a friendly reminder about fishing licenses.
A valid Lakes Community fishing license is required to fish in our community lake. Obtaining a license is a simple process and helps support important conservation efforts that keep our waterways healthy. You can easily purchase your community fishing license right here at our Clubhouse for $15.
Let's all do our part to take care of our lake so we can continue to enjoy it for years to come. So, grab your gear, make sure you have your license, and most importantly, have fun out there! Happy fishing, everyone!
Sincerely,
Michael Hyland
Groundskeeper
Lakes residents are invited to attend the Lakes Book Club on the third Thursdays from September through June at 7 PM at the Lakes Clubhouse. All are welcome to attend the discussions even if you have not read the book.
For those who want to continue in the summer of 2025, Diane Escalante will lead a discussion of Murder on Cape Cod by Maddie Day at 7 PM July 17 upstairs at the Lakes Clubhouse. All are welcome even if you have not read the book.
The Club has released their 2025-2026 schedule. Check it out on the Clubs page.
We have two opportunities for Lakes residents to play mah jongg upstairs at the Clubhouse: Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 3 PM and Friday morning from 9 to 11 AM.
LynnAnn Wojciechowicz is in charge of the Tuesday afternoon group. Jane Toaspern is in charge of the Friday morning group.
We must be notified by noon the day before you wish to play in order for us to accommodate you. Contact LynnAnn on Monday to play on Tuesday by texting: 602-769-5088. Contact Jane on Thursday to play on Friday by texting: 602-403-8620.
We use the National Mah Jongg League 2025 card, which will be good through March 2026. If you don't have a card, but would like to learn, phone or text LynnAnn (602-769-5088) or email her: lynnannw@gmail.com. LynnAnn is happy to teach you how to play this exciting game of skill and luck that keeps Alzheimer's at bay.
We are excited to get the 2025 Summer Swim Team season going and this year holds significance, as we celebrate our fiftieth anniversary as the Lakes Snakes Swim Team. Check out their schedule on the Swim Team page.
Lakes residents should be aware of morning pool closures from 6 AM to 9:15 AM Monday through Friday for practice. There will be three home meets on Saturdays when the pool will reopen around 1 PM. The Swim Team Committee thanks the community for its support during our short summer season and invites you to stop by a meet to cheer on the Lakes Snakes.
| Practice Times | |
|---|---|
| 6 - 7 AM | 13 & over |
| 7 - 8 AM | 9 - 12 |
| 8 - 8:45 AM | 8 & under |
The Lakes Snakes Swim Team Committee