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MARCH 2020
Greetings FROM THE SHORES
A LOOK AHEAD…
Trivia Night—Wednesday, March 4th
Living Your Best at LBS: Peaches & Baseball—
Thursday, March 5th
AARP Driver Safety Class—Tuesday, March 10th
& Thursday, March 12th
Election Day—Tuesday, March 17th
Livin’ La Vida Lifestyle: Spring Fever!—Thursday, March 19th
Marina Locker Lottery—Thursday, April 2nd
Living Your Best at LBS: Tea for Three (Lady Bird, Pat &
Betty)—Tuesday, April 7th
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny—Saturday, April 11th
Big Spring Clean (Shredding & Collection Event)—Saturday,
April 18th
LBS Home Expo—Saturday, April 25th
Pontoon Boat & Beach Party Reservations—Begin Tuesday,
April 28th
Matter of Balance Class—Begins Tuesday, May 5th (8 weeks)
Living Your Best at LBS: The Life of President of
Harry S. Truman—Thursday, May 14th
LBS Garage Sale—Saturday, May 30th & Sunday, May 31st
Stay tuned to the April issue of Shorelines
for the full summer concert series announcement!
Jamie Scheppman, Lifestyle Director
Jamie.Scheppman@FSResidential.com
847-382-1660 x 3005
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LAKE BARRINGTON SHORES MANAGEMENT OFFICE Note: Side Gates Open at 5:00am and close at midnight
64 OLD BARN ROAD, LAKE BARRINGTON, IL 60010 PUBLIC SAFETY PATROL 224-223-5331
847-382-1660 PHONE
847-382-2731 FAX MAIN GATE 847-381-6515
WEBSITE MANAGEMENT STAFF
www.LakeBarringtonShores.org Laura Nicolini, Executive Director
Facebook Laura.Nicolini@fsresidential.com Ext. 3008
www.Facebook.com/LakeBarringtonShores
Jamie Scheppman, Lifestyle Director
Jamie.Scheppman@fsresidential.com Ext. 3005
HOURS OF OPERATION
The Lodge at the Shores Regina Gay, Community Manager
Monday – Friday for Condos 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, 13
4:30am – 10:00pm Regina.Gay@fsresidential.com Ext. 3003
Saturday Sondra Latiolais, Community Manager
5:00am – 10:00pm for Condos 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12
Sunday Sondra.Latiolais@fsresidential.com Ext. 3001
5:00am – 9:00pm
Evonne Feimster, Community Coordinator
Evonne.Feimster@fsresidential.com Ext. 3009
MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Monday – Friday
PUBLIC WORKS / LANDSCAPE DEPARTMENT
8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday William Metzler, Landscape Director
8:00am – 12:00pm William.Metzler@fsresidential.com Ext. 6000
Joel Montemayor, Maintenance Manager
FIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER CARE Joel.Montemayor@fsresidential.com
(24 hours/7 days a week)
To follow up or check the status of a work order request
1-800-870-0010
please email: workorder@lbs-hoa.org
LBS COMMUNITY TV CHANNEL
OTHER IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
Channel 97
Village of Lake Barrington
LAKE BARRINGTON SHORES GOLF CLUB 847-381-6010
Restaurant Cuba Township
847-382-4240 847-381-1924
Pro Shop Commonwealth Edison
847-382-6650 1-800-334-7661
Comcast Cable – Customer Service
OUTDOOR POOL
1-855-510-1609
Closed for the Season
Waste Management
MARINA 1-800-796-9696
Closed for the Season Special Pick-Up
1-800-447-1066
Hollinger Services – To request a Certificate of Insurance
847-437-2184
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BACOA The Bunco Club presents...
“Caregiver Stress-Busting Chronic Illness Program” 3RD FRIDAY GAME NIGHT
Caregiver stress is a growing concern, with more people serving The LBS Bunco Club presents an additional Game Night on
aging parents or loved ones with chronic illnesses around the the 3rd Friday of the Month, from January through May, to play
clock. Please join Pam Pellizzari of the Barrington Council on some easy-to-learn dice games other than Bunco. Join us on Fri-
Aging and Molly Ross of the Neurobalance Center in Barrington day, March 20th, to play an easy-to-learn dice game. In January
for “Caregiver Stress-Busting Chronic Illness Program.” This 9 and February, we played Left-Center-Right (LCR), and we had a
week , 90 minute per session course will teach stress manage- great time! As of the early February, when this article is being
ment techniques with relaxation and coping strategies for family prepared for the March issue of Shorelines, we are still deciding
caregivers helping people with Parkinson’s, MS, Stroke, Demen- on a game to play at our March get-together. Check the Email
tia, Arthritis and other chronic illnesses. The program is limited Blast in early March for an update.
to the first 8 registered participants. Classes will be held at Neu- Even if you’ve never played before, come out and enjoy a night
robalance Center 1529 South Grove Ave., Barrington IL and begin of camaraderie with a congenial group of your LBS neighbors
on Tuesday April 7, 2020 1:30-3pm and continue every Tuesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in The Clubroom at The Lodge. Everyone is
for nine weeks. Free Course. RSVP to Molly Ross by April 3 at welcome! Bring your own drink and a snack to share, and some
847-800-6162. cash for the Prize Kitty. Approximately $6 will likely be appropri-
“The Last Chapter” Things I Wish I Knew... ate.
The Last Chapter, a new program from the Barrington Area Council For info, contact Mary Pass: 847.331.6881 or Daphne Matthews:
on Aging (BACOA) and Lake Barrington Woods provides an in-depth 847.921.1099.
series of conversations on end-of-life and ways to break down the
cultural taboos about dying. Your facilitators are Deb Torres, LCSW
and Pam Pellizzari, BACOA’s Memory Programs Director. Among
BACOA
the topics included in this ongoing series include: Documenting March 2—Lunch/ Bingo at Barrington Park district: price is $7
End of Life Wishes, Embracing Death with Dignity, Planning your for lunch, $1 for bingo only
Legacy, The Family Dynamic in Decision Making and More... The March 4—Trip to Drury Land theatre to see “An American in
program launches Monday April 6, 2020 and will continue the first Paris”- for info call 847-381-5030
Monday of every month. Join us for interaction and learning from
March 9 —Lunch/ Bingo resumes at Barrington Park district:
aging experts at: Lake Barrington Woods 22320 Classic Court, Lake
price is $7 for lunch, $1 for bingo only
Barrington. Date: April 6, 2020/Time 1-2:30pm/Admission Free
Please RSVP to Pam Pellizzari by April 3rd at 847-881-0477 March 10—Cuisine Club goes to McGonigal’s of Barrington : price
$23- rsvp 847-381-5030
BACOA offering income tax preparation assistance
March 11 Knitting and Crafting at the library study room A from
It’s tax time—and the Barrington Area Council on Aging is once
10am-12: free
again partnering with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program to
offer free income tax preparation assistance to older adults. March 16—St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Bingo/ lunch and
entertainment at the Park District
Trained AARP volunteers will meet with seniors at the BACOA of-
fice, 6000 Garlands Lane, Suite 100, Barrington. Appointments are March 19—The Outsiders - first walk of spring (weather permit-
available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 9am–1pm, ting): Citizens Park 9:30am: Free
from February 6 through April 14. Coming soon:
The assistance is for simple taxes only—no out-of-state taxes, trusts, 4/16 Lunch and the Ivories- at noon at Francesca’s Famiglia of
or rental properties; participants also need to bring last year’s Barrington a lunch and the music of pianist Andrew Blender-
returns. AARP membership is not required to use the service. mann. Blendermann who is one of the “Dueling Piano” perform-
ers featured in Chicago plays requests from every genre. Tickets
Appointments fill quickly, so call BACOA at 847-381-5030 as early
$30. Details and to rsvp- call BACOA at 847-381-5030.
as possible to schedule.
NEIGHBOR HELPING NEIGHBOR
We are available for wellness phone calls and rides to appointments.
Please contact Jenny at Barrington Area Council on Aging to
make appointments at 847-381-5030. She will notify us. The fee
is $5.00 round trip. The money goes to BACOA for their programs.
For more information, please call Pat Zoeller at 937-623-0116.
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AKE THE AARP SMART DRIVER CLASSROOM COURSE!
• Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the
road
• Learn techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way and
roundabouts
• Discover proven driving methods to help keep you and your
loved ones safe on the road.
DATE(S) Two-day course: Tues. 3/10 & Thurs. 3/12
TIME 9:30am–1:30pm (4-hour class each day)
LOCATION The Lodge
Sign up at the LBS Management Office
847-382-1660
TO REGISTER Bring Driver’s License and AARP card
(if you have one). AARP member
$15/nonmember $20. Cash or Checks
(payable to AARP). Pay at the door.
Insurance Discount available for 55
or older.
Plus, you could get a great discount on your car insurance.*
For additional local information or to volunteer,
call TOLL-FREE at 1-888-227-7669 (1-888-AARP-NOW)
or visit www.aarp.org/drive
*Upon completion you may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount.
(Consult your agent for details)
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING $30.00 per hour for the reserved rides
HAPPENING CLOSE TO HOME (2 hour maximum). The Pontoon Boat will hold 13 passengers.
Rahab's Daughters Free Rides (first come, first serve basis) are weekdays on the
founder, Shamira, hour starting at 12:15pm (shortened ride), 1:00pm, and 2:00pm.
and her husband, Free weekend rides start on the hour at 10:15am (shortened
Dr. D., gave us a ride), 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm.
very personal first-
Marina Beach Party Rentals
hand account about
her experience and Beginning on Tuesday, April 28th reservations for 2020 Beach
what led her to Parties will start at 9:00am in the LBS Management Office. Beach
found the organiza- Parties may have up to 35 guests. Reservations can be made by
tion to educate the check only with a $100 refund-able deposit . There is a 2 beach
public and about party per year limit (per unit).
their work to rescue,
rehabilitate and re-
integrate victims of
ARCHITECTURAL COMMISSION
sex trafficking. In Spring is coming soon, and with it comes the season for sprucing
support of their be- up the outside of your unit. Your condo association takes care
lief that prevention is better than cure, we learned a number of of the siding and the roof, but you are in charge of windows,
ways that traffickers trap their victims. Men, women, and chil- doors, decks and balconies and other elements of your unit. If
dren are lured in or kidnapped and kept in slavery, and Rahab's you are planning to replace items in exactly the same size, shape
Daughters teaches self defense, tips on how technology is used, and colors they are now, go ahead and get an Application for Ar-
how to contract with children for safe use of technology, and chitectural Review for your particular project either from the
how volunteers are trained to spot possible victims and traffick- Management Office or online from the drop-down menu on the
ers. For more information about their work, or how to help, LBS website. Read the instructions carefully, and assemble the
check their web site www.rahabsdaughters.org. necessary paperwork. Turn it in to the Office and they will advise
you about the next steps.
This program was sponsored by
the Community Affairs Commission. Your Community Manager in the Office and your condo’s repre-
sentative to the Architectural Commission will be happy to guide
you through the approval process. Plan ahead: It generally takes
SPRING/SUMMER 2020 RESERVATIONS about 6 weeks from the time you submit your application to final
MARINA LOCKER RENTALS approval by your Condo Board.
Thursday April 2nd at 6:00pm—Club Room at The Lodge If you want to make any changes, though, you must ask permis-
sion from your condo board before proceeding. Don’t order ma-
If you would like a locker for the 2020 season please submit a
terials or sign contracts until you are sure you have the go-ahead
$25 check to the LBS Management Office prior to April 2nd,
from your board. Then, you can begin the application process.
made payable to LBS. In the memo section please write “marina
locker” and include a note if you have a locker preference (upper, Come to the Home Expo on April 25 to meet and talk to lots of
lower, or specific number). On April 2nd at 6:00pm we will draw vendors for all kinds of interior and exterior improvement ideas!
names of all submitted checks for lockers. You may also bring
your check in person on April 2nd. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE
PRESENT ON APRIL 2nd TO RECEIVE A LOCKER IF YOU HAVE AL-
READY SUBMITTED A CHECK IN ADVANCE. If you are not present
on April 2nd and your name is pulled you will receive notification
on your locker number. If your name is not pulled, you will re-
ceive your check back.
Questions? Please contact Jamie at
Jamie.Scheppman@FSResidential.com
PONTOON BOAT RESERVATIONS
Beginning on Tuesday, April 28th reservations for 2020 Reserved
Pontoon Rides will start at 9:00am in the LBS Management Of-
fice. Reservations can be made by check only. Reserved rides go
out daily at 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00pm. The cost is
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Clubs
LBS BOOK CLUB LBS HIGH ROLLERS
BECOMING (NF) Results through week 9 of 15!
Michelle Obama Spirited competition between the first place team,
March 2, 2020 the Super Bowlers pictured below, and the Mud
Told with candor and passion, BECOMING is a revelatory explo- Hens, have the Bowlers with 37 points, and the
ration of First Lady Michelle Obama’s life story. She has inspired Hens with 36!!
millions of people around the world through her actions to lead
healthier lives in mind, body and spirit. From her childhood on the
South Side of Chicago to becoming the first lady of our country,
Ms. Obama has advocated for human rights causes globally while
working, nurturing, and devoting herself to her family and friends.
LITTLE WOMEN (F)
Louisa May Alcott
April 6, 2020
Drawing deeply from family life with her beloved sisters, Alcott’s
highly successful 1868 novel LITTLE WOMEN was a great success,
in spite of its unconventional reflections on coming-of-age strug- (L to R) Bob Obernesser, Phyllis Hahn, Alice Griffin, Chuck Lodding
gles. Alcott’s independent nature seriously conflicted with the
Individual leaders are:
views of her transcendentalist father, but not with those of her
social worker mother who championed equality of the sexes. She Scratch Series Scratch Game
found support and learned much from writer friends as a young Men
woman, such as Emerson, Hawthorne, Longfellow and Thoreau. Manny Rodriguez 604 Wayne Jacobsen 254
As relevant now as it was then, LITTLE WOMEN is once again in Women
the top ten readers’ poll—150+ years after its initial publication! Alice Griffin 515 Becky McGovern 182
THE FIRESIDE LOUNGE Handicap Series Handicap Game
10:00 a.m. Men
ALL READERS WELCOME Bob Obernesser 709 Jim Doyle 269
Women
BUNCO CLUB WARMS UP THE WINTER Kay Beaty 700 Sally Roberts 250
Bunco is a fun and easy-to-learn dice game, so warm up a cold Three teams are within 6 points of the Super Bowlers, the season
a winter night with some friendly competition. We gather in The is still up for grabs!!
Clubroom at The Lodge the first Friday of the month. On March “It’s not how you bowl, it’s how you roll.“
6th, the LBS Bunco Club will be “rolling” those dice from 6:30-
9:30pm in The Clubroom at The Lodge. Everyone is welcome!
Bring your own drink and a snack to share, as well $6 for the Kitty.
LBS TENNIS ASSOCIATION
The Lake Barrington Shores Tennis Association is thinking Spring!
For info, contact Mary Pass: 847-331-6881 or Daphne Matthews:
847-921-1099. This fun-loving group that enjoys playing social tennis will be
hosting its annual Wine and Cheese Membership Sign-Up Party
on Friday, May 15th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in The Lodge Fireside
PLATFORM TENNIS (PADDLE) Lounge. At this time, you will learn about the club and the activ-
SEASON CONTINUES! ities planned for the 2020 tennis season.
Organized drop-in play: We offer both player and social memberships...some members
M–F 9:00am–11:00am men and women simply enjoy joining in on the action at the after-tennis parties. To
discover more about LBSTA, stop by the Fireside Lounge on May 15h
Tuesday evening 6:30 pm
from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. or visit our table at the LBS Club Fair on
First Friday is held the first Friday eve of each month. 6:30 pm.
Saturday, May 9 from 10 to 12 a.m. Questions, please contact either
March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st Co-Chairs: Jackie Wedell 847-302-6593, LBSTA2019@gmail.com;
Paddle Sunday is held every Sunday from 3:00-5:00 pm. Nancy Bengtson 847-381-3767, nanrog@sbcglobal.net.
Questions? Jane Ander 847-304-9320
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SAILING INTO A NEW SEASON!
As the Lake Barrington Shores Sailing Association looks forward SAVE THE DATE:
to the 2020 sailing season, we welcome LBS residents to enjoy MILITARY SPEAKERS BUREAU
with us three things this club’s membership is all about:
WWII Pilot Ed Berthold presentation on his 35
1. Sailing—Enjoy Sailboat missions over France and Germany! Ed is
races Sunday afternoons 100 years old and remains active, including
(based on our published bowling on 2 teams.
schedule).
Tuesday April 28, 6:30PM.
2. Education—Fun! Come The Lodge at the Shores
sail each Saturday after- Coffee & cookies served
noon at LBS, where sail-
ing lessons are provided,
seminars and clinics.
3. Social Events—Fun for Veterans of LBS
members includes: Re- MEMORIAL GARDEN
served pontoon boat The Veterans
rides on race days, Beach of LBS MEMO-
parties, Outings, Happy RIAL GARDEN,
Hour Bocce Ball, Annual with its tower-
Ball, and more. ing American
Come out for our 1st Race Day of 2020 Sunday, May 24th. Flag, seasonal
(Marina opens on Saturday, May 23rd.) flowers and
plantings, honors LBS Military
Happy Sailing!
Veterans, living and deceased,
for their service. Think about
your military family members: A
MEMORIAL STONE is an appropriate way to remember their serv-
ice. Order forms available, the lower level of The Lodge and on-
line, at www.veteransoflbs.com
IS IT TIME TO REPLACE YOUR FLAG?
Is your flag torn or faded? Replacement
flags are $30 including installation and
proper flag removal.
Flag kits remain available for sale, with in-
stallation, for $55.Order forms available at
The Lodge
The Veterans of LBS are a 501(c)19 organization.
Your support is tax deductible.
Veterans of LBS, P.O. Box 202, Barrington, IL 60010-0202.
www.veteransoflbs.com
PICKLE-BALL
Come join the fun. Beginners welcome.
We will start Monday May 11th.
We will play every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 to
11:00 AM.
We will also play Wednesday at 6:00 PM.
Questions? Please call Ann at 847-382-8493
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(GARDENERS OF THE SHORES LBS LADIES’ BOWLING
Gardeners Join the Council of Barring- The LBS Ladies’ Bowlers came back to 3-D
ton Garden Clubs Bowl after the holidays to switch things up a
bit.
At their recent meeting, the Gardeners
unanimously voted to become a member The Jitter Bowl (Jackie Andrew, Ann Deja and
of The Council of Barrington Garden Clubs. The Council was or- Becky McGovern) are still in first place but moving in to second,
ganized to stimulate knowledge and love of gardening, aid in the the Prima Ballerinas (Kay Beaty and Phyllis Hahn) are on the
protection of native plants and birds, and encourage civic plant- move, as are the Rock-N-Bowlers (Laurie Feldman, Charlotte Poje
ings. Being a part of the Council will provide opportunities to and Sue Gilder, tied for third with the Strollers (Chris Day, Sue
work with the other six Garden Clubs in the Barrington area. Gar- Magiera and Kathleen Voigt). Boleros (Ro Levy, Carole Baranski
dener Representatives Mary Jo Haider and Vicky Tobias, will at- and Nancy Claassen) are just two points ahead of the Tangos
tend meetings to share ideas and promote community-wide (Carol Irons and Judy Samaras). Disco Queens (Kay Gillespie,
awareness of gardening. Council organizes Arbor Day education, Karen Ramagnano and Harriet Kummerow) are holding seventh,
National Garden Week awareness and activities, and a commu- two points ahead of the Foxy Trots (Carol Kanak and Eileen
nity-wide Beautification Awards Program along with Blue Star White). The ladies are really working to shake and rattle as we
Marker work. We look forward to the sharing and camaraderie roll into February.
of working with members of Barrington Garden Clubs as we part- High Scratch Game to date:
ner in this endeavor. Jackie Andrew 206
$25 yearly dues may be sent to Treasurer, Donna Casey, 401A Sue Gilder 190
Deer Trail Hill, Lake Barrington, IL 60010. Those who join before Judy Samaras 181
the Gardeners of the Shores 2020 Brochure is printed will be High Scratch Series to date:
listed in the 2020 Membership Roster. Checks should be payable Laurie Feldman 495 (that 201 game helped!)
to Gardeners of the Shores. Kay Beaty 465
SPRING WREATH Karen Ramagnano 453
WORKSHOP Most Improved Average:
Friday, April 10th, Sue Gilder +14.90
1:00pm Carol Irons +10.39
LBS Warming Hut Ann Deja +13.64
Under the guidance of We’ve lost a few people due to seasonal travel or injuries and
Cathy Danca, owner of are always looking for subs or new members to finish out this
Decorative Florals & Fiber season, and join us next. Promise we won’t interfere with golfing,
Art and designer of con- we’ll end in March and begin again with new teams in October.
tainers and gardens, mem- No experience necessary we’re a wonderful mix of talent and
bers will create a 14” lack thereof. Contact Ro Levy or Phyllis Hahn for info and a very
Spring Wreath suitable for warm welcome!!!
a door or wall decoration.
All necessary materials
will be provided for a fee of $35. To register, call and send checks
to; Judy Oppegard, 847-404-8328—345C Woodview Road. Reg-
istration must be received by April 3rd, in order to obtain the
proper amount of supplies.
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14 March 2019 Shorelines, a Monthly Publication for the Residents of Lake Barrington ShoresLANDSCAPE managing, communicating, and resolving landscape-related
In Summer 2018, the Master Board posed an interesting question: issues that arise throughout the season.
What are the pros and cons to having one landscape company We have also set performance goals specifying objectives LCM
take care of all 13 condos in place of the three contractors cur- must satisfy in performing its services. Quality and appearance
rently under contract for landscaping services within LBS? will be measured by the LBS annual homeowner survey, industry
At the time, we asked our current contractors to provide their recognition (awards), and timely completion of WOs, as well as
thoughts…and all expressed the belief that working with a single implementation of procedures that improve efficiency of work
contractor would better insure that the quality of work would be processes.
the same throughout our community. And it would result in a While we are still negotiating with “Mother Nature” in the hope
number of efficiencies for me, as LBS Landscape Manager, as I that she will provide sensible seasonal weather this year, we are
would have only one landscape maintenance company to manage pleased to welcome Landscape Concepts Management to our
with one point of contact (as compared to the three contractors, community. Expect to see LCM crews on site starting in March,
three account managers, three production supervisors, and three weather permitting.
maintenance and planting crews to oversee).
William Metzler, Landscape Manager
So, last summer we invited area landscape contractors to submit
proposals to provide consolidated landscape maintenance services
for all of LBS. Eleven contractors responded; of these the Landscape CHIMNEY SAFETY TIPS
Commission invited six to come in for interviews, after which the To aid in the prevention of chimney fires and carbon monoxide
field of potential contractors was narrowed to three: BrightView, intrusion and to help keep fireplaces functioning properly, the
Clarence Davids and Landscape Concepts Management.(LCM). Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) offers the following
These firms were invited to participate in a meeting on October 16 safety tips: 1. Get an annual chimney check. Have chimneys
during which each firm presented its capabilities to all Landscape inspected annually, and cleaned as necessary, by a qualified pro-
Commission representatives and participated in an open-forum Q&A fessional chimney service technician. This reduces the risk of fires
during which representatives could ask questions. As part of their and carbon monoxide poisonings due to creosote buildup or
presentation, each firm was asked to describe how they would obstructions in the chimneys. 2. Install a chimney screen to
approach their landscape maintenance partnership with LBS, and to keep debris and animals out of the chimney. NOTE: At LBS, the
offer their ideas regarding cost-reduction, on site staffing, managing unit owner is responsible for the chimney screens. 3. Choose
work orders from request to completion, communication with the right fuel. For burning firewood in wood stoves or fireplaces,
homeowners, and value-added incentives such as plant material choose well-seasoned wood that has been split for a minimum of
discounts, and no cost add-ons (for example, turf aeration and Arbor six months to one year and stored in a covered and elevated
Day tree planting). location. Never burn Christmas trees or treated wood in your
fireplace or use flammable liquids. NOTE: Per the LBS Rules,
Based on these presentations, Landscape Commission represen-
“Firewood shall be stored in garages or other enclosed areas
tatives voted at their regular monthly meeting on October 23 to
but not on porches, patios or decks. Firewood cannot be
recommend to the Master Board that a five-year contract (2020-
stored in view of others. Duraflame or pressed logs cannot
2024) be awarded to Landscape Concepts Management to
be used because they burn too hot and can cause chimney
provide consolidated landscape maintenance services for all of
fires.” 4. Keep the hearth area clear. Combustible material too
LBS. The LCM team had impressed members of the Landscape
close to the fireplace could easily catch fire. Keep furniture at least
Commission with their presentation and interaction with division
36” away from the hearth. Use metal mesh or a screen in front of
managers, the owner’s candor and management approach, and
the fireplace to catch flying sparks that could ignite or burn holes
their pricing, which would reduce landscape management
in the carpet or flooring. 5. Install smoke and carbon monoxide
budget increases over the five-year term of the contract. At its
detectors. Place detectors throughout the house and check
November 2020 meeting, the Master Board voted 13-0 to
batteries in the spring and fall. When you change your clocks for
approve the Landscape Commission’s recommendation. Kudos
Daylight Savings Time, remember to check your batteries. 6.
to the Landscape Commission representatives, as usual
Never leave a fire unattended. Before turning in for the evening,
they were very much engaged in the process that led to
be sure that the fire is fully extinguished. Supervise children and
LCM’s selection.
pets closely around fireplaces.
Our contract with LCM calls for a full-time onsite supervisor to
manage crews and respond to work order requests (WOs)
Regarding WOs, LCM is committed to attending to homeowner
inquiries, timely completion of WOs, and communicating
completion of work to homeowners (using door tags) and to the
management office. In addition, the LCM Account Manager will
spend three to five hours each weekday on site, reviewing,
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March 2020
Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 Water Aerobics 8am 5 6 7
Private Event 9am CLRM Water Aerobics 8am Hand & Foot 10am CLRM Chair Yoga 9am BR Peaches & Baseball Water Aerobics 8am Tai Chi 8:30am FS
Veterans 9am CR Men’s Bridge 1pm CLRM 9:30am BR Yin Yoga 9am BR Master Board Work Session
Mah Jongg 10am CLRM
Yoga 9:30am BR Restorative Yoga 6:30pm BR Mah Jongg 9:30am CLRM Bridge 1pm FSL 9am CLRM
Photo Club 7pm CLRM Needlepoint 1:30pm CLRM
Bridge 9:30am CLRM Hand & Foot 2pm FSL Oriental Mah Jongg Bunco 6:30pm CLRM Yoga 9:45am FS
Book Club 10am FSL ATF 2:30pm CR 2pm CLRM Private Event BR
CL Bridge 12:45pm FSL Ladies’ Shuffle Board 4pm WH Men’s Shuffleboard 4pm WH
Yoga 4:30pm BR Condo 10 6:30pm CR Yoga 5pm BR
Architecture 7pm CLRM Trivia Night 6:30pm BR Insurance 7pm CR
8 9 Water Aerobics 8am 10 11 12 13 14
Veterans 9am CR AARP Driver Safety Course Water Aerobics 8am AARP Driver Safety Course Water Aerobics 8am Tai Chi 8:30am FS
Yoga 9:30am BR 9:30am–1:30pm BR Chair Yoga 9am BR 9:30am – 1:30pm BR Yin Yoga 9am BR Yoga 9:45am FS
Bridge 12:30pm LIB Hand & Foot 10am CLRM Mah Jongg 10am CLRM Mah Jongg 9:30am CLRM Morning Glories 10am CLRM Private Event FSL/CLRM
CL Bridge 12:45pm CLRM Men’s Bridge 1pm CLRM Duplicate Bridge 10:30am FSL Oriental Mah Jongg
Yoga 4:30pm BR Restorative Yoga 6:30pm BR Hand & Foot 2pm FSL 2pm CLRM
Condo 9 7pm CR Condo 8 7pm CLRM ATF 2:30pm CR Short Stories 2pm LIB
Condo 7 7pm CLRM Ladies’ Shuffle Board 4pm WH Men’s Shuffleboard 4pm WH
Condo 1 7pm FSL Master Board 7pm BR Yoga 5pm BR
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Water Aerobics 8am Election Day 6am – 7pm BR Water Aerobics 8am Mah Jongg 9:30am CLRM Water Aerobics 8am Tai Chi 8:30am FS
Veterans 9am CR Hand & Foot 10am CLRM Chair Yoga 9am BR Oriental Mah Jongg Yin Yoga 9am BR Yoga 9:45am FS
Yoga 9:30am BR Men’s Bridge 1pm CLRM Mah Jongg 10am CLRM 2pm CLRM Bunco Extra 6:30pm CLRM
Bridge 10am CLRM MUMS Bridge 1:30pm FSL Needlepoint 1:30pm CLRM Livin’ La Vida Lifestyle: Spring
CL Bridge 12:45pm FSL Restorative Yoga 6:30pm FS Hand & Foot 2pm FSL Fever! 4:30pm FSL
Yoga 4:30pm BR Condo 5 7pm CR ATF 2:30pm CR Men’s Shuffleboard 4pm WH
Condo 13 Annual 7pm FSL Condo 11 7pm CLRM Ladies’ Shuffle Board 4pm WH Yoga 5pm BR
Rules & Regs 7pm CR Condo 3 7pm FSL
22 23 24 25 Water Aerobics 8am 26 27 28
Water Aerobics 8am Hand & Foot 10am CLRM Chair Yoga 9am BR Mah Jongg 9:30am CLRM Water Aerobics 8am Tai Chi 8:30am FS
Veterans 9am CR Senior Reverse Mortgage Bridge 10am CLRM Oriental Mah Jongg Yin Yoga 9am BR Yoga 9:45am FS
Yoga 9:30am BR 10:30am CR Mah Jongg 10am FSL 2pm CLRM Private Event FSL/CLRM
CL Bridge 12:45pm CLRM Men’s Bridge 1pm CLRM Hand & Foot 2pm FSL Short Stories 2pm LIB
Yoga 4:30pm BR Restorative Yoga 6:30pm FS ATF 2:30pm CR Men’s Shuffleboard 4pm WH
Condo 2 7pm FSL Condo 12 7pm FSL Public Works 4pm CR Yoga 5pm BR
Condo 6 7pm CLRM Ladies’ Shuffle Board 4pm WH
Condo 4 7pm CR Landscape 6:30pm CLRM
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Veterans of LBS Event BR Water Aerobics 8am Hand & Foot 10am CLRM
Veterans 9am CR Men’s Bridge 1pm CLRM BC – Bocce Courts FS – Fitness Studio
Yoga 9:30am BR Restorative Yoga 6:30pm FS BR – Ballroom FSL – Fireside Lounge
CL Bridge 12:45pm CLRM Rosanova Cataract Seminar CLRM – Club Room GR – Game Room
Yoga 4:30pm BR 10am CR CR – Conference Room TC – Tennis Courts
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AROUND AND ABOUT LAKE BARRINGTON NEED TO PRIMARY VOTE EARLY???
EARLY VOTING STARTS MONDAY
SAVE THESE DATES
MARCH 2 AT VILLAGE HALL.
FOR FREIER FARM!
M–F 9–5 AND SAT 9–2
Family nights bring your chairs, blankets,
coolers, listen to the music and dance, Your Village is currently working on budget year May 2020-April
dance, dance! 2021. We are also working on 4-5 year budget plans, to be as
cost efficient as we can with Village Residents’ money.
BACK BY POPULAR March Village Board Meeting is 7PM Tuesday March 3.
DEMAND! April Village Board Meeting is 7PM Tuesday April 7.
Kevin Purcell & the Everyone is always welcome to participate
Nightburners in your official Village business!
6PM Thursday June 18
Your Village website, www.lakebarrington.org, and Facebook
McHenry County Youth Orchestra page, accessed from the Village website, offer lots of information
6PM Thursday July 16 about how your Village functions, the various commissions that
Comstock Lode country music do the work, plus photos and information from Village events.
coming in August! You can watch our meetings beginning 2 days after the meeting,
Line dancers be ready by going to our website under “Agenda & Minutes,” then “Village
Village Hometown Gover- Board”. Just click on the date of the meeting video. Please sign
nors Award road sign will up for email alerts about news and events going on in and
be erected on the Rte. around Lake Barrington.
14—Kelsey Rd. Speedway Thanks for reading! Contact me at 1governor@sbcglobal.net or
corner. There’ll be a cere- 847-638-1638
mony followed by refresh-
ments at the Speedway
Café. Watch for the date on our website and via LBS weekly
emails. Or you can email/call me.
20 March 2019 Shorelines, a Monthly Publication for the Residents of Lake Barrington ShoresGolf
WOMEN’S 9 HOLE GOLF LBS 9 AND DINE GOLF LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP 2020
As Spring approaches, golf season at LBS is now happily a little The 9 and Dine Golf League is a group of residents and non-
bit closer! residents, who get together one Friday a month and play 9 or 18
The Women’s 9 Hole Golf League allows you to partner with peo- holes of golf, followed by cocktails and dinner. The league is open
ple whom you know and people you don’t know in a friendly and to all golfers—we will pair you up if you do not have a group, and
positive environment. You will be forming long lasting friendships you sign up and play when your schedule permits. The league
while having tons of fun and simultaneously learning the rules also has a Social Membership, which allows, the non-golfer to
and etiquette of this fabulous game. Also, you will play better join us for cocktails and dinner and participate in all social
golf: the simple act of playing more will improve your game. functions. So if you golf and your spouse does not, the non-
golfing spouse can join you later for dinner. If you’re single, please
We play on Thursday mornings with a ”shotgun start” at 9:00 am join the group for golf and social...a great way to meet people.
in May, September and October and a ”shotgun start” at 8:30am
in June, July and August. A “shotgun start” is a format in which When: Fridays’ starting May 15, 2020 & then the following dates
all groups of players tee off simultaneously from different holes. 6/12/2020, 7/17/2020, 8/14/2020, 9/18/2020
After 9 holes, many of the ladies stay for lunch at the clubhouse Tee times will be 12:30pm for those playing 18 holes and
for a bit more socializing and catching up. 3:00pm for those playing 9 holes, followed by appetizers and din-
Requirements for the league: 1) be a member of The LBS CC; 2) ner at the Golf club restaurant.
obtain a CDGA 9 hole handicap; 3) pay the 2020 Ladies’ 9 hole Where: The Lake Barrington golf course/restaurant.
League membership dues of $75 . The League dues support Two types of Memberships are offered:
weekly activities, golf clinics, some special event days and league Regular golfing membership, $45.00 per person. Allows you to
awards at end of the year. participate in all the 9 and dine golf and social functions.
First day of league play will start on Thursday, April 30. The Social Membership: $25.00 per person. This membership is designed
opening brunch is on May 14th at 9:00am in the Golf Club for the non-golfer, you can participate in dinner, social functions.
Restaurant. Come to the brunch to learn more about the great
season ahead for a year or we are calling “A little bit of Sunshine Golf League-mail to:
in 2020.” Diane Geiser
884 Oak Hill
To learn more about The League contact either co-president: Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Ann Kramer: 847-902-9778; email: ann.kramer@sbcglobal.net
Jackie Andrew: 847-951-0883; email: jackieandrew1@gmail.com Phone # 847-650-6365
diageiser@yahoo.com
SHORESMEN
It’s that time of year!! If you have not joined the Club, better
do so now!
The Shoresmen will start play on Wednesday, May 6, unless the
course opens sooner, (April 29)!
We start out with coffee and donuts at 7:30am, check in by
8:00am, and shotgun tee time at 8:30am!
Get your shoes and clubs cleaned up and get ready for fun and
good fellowship!
We play a variety of games that all handicappers can enjoy each
Wednesday through October! Our annual Shoresmen tourna-
ment and awards banquet takes place in September (dates to
be determined)!
The April Shorelines will have more details!
Any questions, call Steve Burgess, President 847-334-2743 or
Bob Obernesser 847-381-8065
“If there is any larceny in a man, golf will bring it out.“
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Please wipe down all equipment Wednesdays 9:00-10:00 am in the Ballroom
at the conclusion of your workout. Join us for sitting / standing yoga poses and postures covering a
Thank you, LBS Management range of abilities. This coed session promotes flexibility, strength
& balance, all while having fun. Beginners welcome. Please call
YOGA CLASSES WITH PAM or email Anita with questions: 847-337-9418 anitamaher@sbc-
global.net.
TRY YOUR FIRST CLASS FOR FREE!!!
Cost: $50 for 6 classes/ Drop in $10. (First class is free to en-
Monday 9:30–10:45am
courage you to try it!)
Light Yoga—A series of yoga poses and breathing exercises
designed and adapted to promote a tranquil and relaxing yoga A few reminders: no equipment needed. You can bring a yoga
experience. In this class we take a gentle approach to yoga mat if you want. Wear comfortable clothing so you can move.
postures while working on alignment and having fun improving You can choose to wear shoes, socks or go barefoot. I just pur-
flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation techniques. chased yoga socks on Amazon -I like them!
Saturdays 9:45–11:00am Anita Maher lives in LBS and teaches other yoga classes here-
Yoga—In this all-level class we incorporate yoga postures and so that is why her name is listed. Anita is my mentor, dear friend
breathing exercise to promote flexibility, strength, balance and and is simply the best! You can email her with any questions.
relaxation while continuing to fine tune alignment in poses. My name is Joni Russert. I live in Barrington and teach chair yoga
Adaptations available. for LBS. You can email me at jorussert@gmail.com if you have
Mondays 4:30–5:45pm any questions too.
Thursdays 5:00–6:15pm Sincerely,
Yoga/Yoga Flow—These classes incorporate a series of yoga Joni Russert
poses and breathing exercises providing a more physical program
moving from pose to pose while still focusing on posture and align-
ment. This class uses weight-bearing poses and more challenging WATER AEROBICS
transitions to build strength, endurance, flexibility, improve balance Welcome to March! I hope it is as good as January and February.
and relaxation. All students are welcome to take it at your own The pool is waiting for you. Maybe some of our snow birds will
pace. Variations will be given. return and others will leave for warmer climes. We are in the
Cost: $50 for 6 classes within 6 weeks or drop in at $10 per class. pool at 8 AM every Monday Wednesday and Friday. The cost is
Private sessions: $75/hour $5 but your first class is free for trying us out. If you are new to
LBS this is a great way to learn all places and things we have all
Contact: Pam Wilhelm RYT
tried out.
847-612-4568 or pwil39@ameritech.net
WE’RE WAITING FOR YOU
YIN/YANG YOGA For info call Kathy Obernesser at 381-8065
Friday mornings 9am–10:15am
Yin yoga is a yoga practice on the mat, holding the stretches a
bit longer to encourage relaxation. The second part of the class
we do a traditional yoga flow. Open to all levels.
Instructor: Anita Maher 500RYT
Cost: $50 for 6 classes or $10 drop in
call Anita @ 847-337-9418 or email:anitamaher@sbcglobal.net
RESTORATIVE YOGA
TUESDAY EVENINGS 6:30PM–8PM
A gentle yoga class, combined with some strengthening and
balancing work. Great for beginners or anyone looking for a
gentler yoga practice. We finish the practice with a short
meditation. Open to all levels.
Instructor: Anita Maher 500RYT
Cost: $50 for 6 classes or $10 drop in
call Anita @ 847-337-9418 or email: anitamaher@sbcglobal.net
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GATE ACCESS FAQ Finance Commission
Do I need to let the gate know about delivery services? • 2020 Budget—The board approved the budget which was
The public safety officers will automatically let in deliveries via distributed to owners in October 2019.
USPS, UPS, FedEx, Amazon and Floral Deliveries. All other deliv-
• Revolving Line of Credit—The existing Line of Credit, which
eries need to be on your guest list and that includes food deliv-
has not been drawn on, was extended one year and in-
eries like Doordash, Uber Eats, GrubHub, Pizza, Instacart, etc.
creased to $1,000,000.
Are you using the app?
Rules and Regulations Commission
When you enter a guest using your mobile app or the website, it
is REAL TIME. That means the public safety officers will see it • Adoption of Rules & Regulations—The board approved the
immediately. adoption of the Lake Barrington Community Homeowners As-
sociation Rules and Regulations which were distributed to all
If you are not using the app, please download today by going to
owners.
the app store or play store on your mobile device and search for
Gate Access by ABDI (Applications by Design). If you need help General
setting up your app or don’t know your login info, please contact • Golf Course Committee—The board approved creation of the
the management office. We will be happy to help you. Golf Course Committee whose duties, among other things, in-
Are you calling in guests? clude maintaining a working relationship with the Golf Course
If you are calling in guests, please use the 4 digit pin mailed to and, making recommendations for the best preservation of
you back in September. This increases accuracy in entry of your the financial investment of Unit Owners within LBCHA.
guest and is another layer of security confirming that the call is • Aesthetics Task Force—The board approved the creation of
valid. Also, please understand that the public safety officers can- the Aesthetics Task Force with duties related to aesthetic
not always answer the phone when cars are at the gate. So standards which would impact the look, consistency, and ap-
please call in the night before your expected visitor so the offi- peal of the entire development.
cers have enough time to retrieve the message
• Dismissal of HR Committee—The board approved the dis-
banding the Human Resources Committee since this service
MASTER BOARD UPDATE—NOVEMBER 2019 AND is provided by the management company.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 MEETINGS • Purchase of 9 PCs—The board approved the purchase and
The LBCHA Master Board meets the 2nd Wednesday of each installation of 9 PCs for the management office, maintenance,
month. Below is a compilation of items which were approved and Waste Water Treatment Plant. The contractor selected
at the November 2019, January and February 2020 meetings: was Excalibur Technology.
Public Works Commission • River Road Property—The board approved that the Officers
of the Board negotiate for the potential purchase of land ad-
• Kelsey Road Lift Station Pump—The board approved the
jacent to the Waste Water Treatment Plant for presentation
purchase of two emergency pump replacements needed for
to the board at a future date.
the Kelsey Road Lift station from Metropolitan Industries.
For a detailed description of each of these actions, please view
• Valley View road—Sanitary Sewer Preventative Rodding
the meeting minutes. The minutes can be found on the private
Project—The board approved conducting preventative rod-
side of www.lakebarringtonshores.org. Just click on “home-
ding and scoping of twenty-seven (27) service lines on Valley
owner login” and input your login credentials.
View Road.
• Fresh Water Supply—SCADA Server Upgrade Project—
The board approved replacement of the existing server and
update all of the associated software for the fresh water sup-
ply system including the SCADA computer monitoring and
alarm system.
Landscape Commission
• Landscape Maintenance Contract—The board approved a
five year contract and consolidation of all landscape mainte-
nance to one contractor, Landscape Concepts Management.
• Landscape Lighting—The board approved replacement and
upgrade of the landscape lighting at the Lodge and monu-
ment sign on the corner of Rte. 59/Miller. Landscape Concepts
Management was selected to perform this work.
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