Moss Creek Swim Program 2013

For over thirty-five years, SwimMAC has enriched the lives of thousands of Charlotte area children with its exceptional competitive and learn-to-swim programs. SwimMAC’s learn-to-swim program is designed to foster the proper instruction of swimming at all levels. Instruction focuses on the concept of water safety, proper body position and kick-driven stroke technique that eventually leads to excellence in competitive swimming.
 

2013 Sessions
Session 1:  June 10th- June 27th  
Session 2:  July 8th- July 26th
Classes run M-Thurs except the week of July 1st
Mini Bridge Session:  July 1st-3rd   $10
 
Swimmer Classifications:
Preschool: ages 3-5
Grade school: rising kindergarten- 12
Precompetitive: ages 7 and up that can complete 25 yds of freestyle and backstroke
 
How to register:
Registration opens May 14th at 9 AM (the website says 6 AM PST) online at www.teamunify.com/ncmac.  Click on the ‘Programs’ tab and scroll down to the schedule.  If you have an account from last year’s classes, you do not need to reenter your information if you use the same email address.
 
Your first session of lessons is free!  Register by June 6th.
 
Your child(ren) can receive an additional session of lessons for $30 after June 10th.
Due to the 4th of July holiday, there is a bridge session July 1st-3rd for $10
Failure to pay HOA fees will result in registration cancellation
Questions? Email Daniela Sánchez  dsanchez@swimmaccarolina.org
 

 

Link to 2013 Pool Season letter being mailed out on 4/19.

Link to Amenities ID card application.

Link to 2013 Pool Rules.

Link to 2013 Pool Hours Schedule.

 

In the 'Traditional' category: The Kalskys of 1567 Broderick

 

 

It is time to vote for your favorites! There is a lot of really great decorating spirit in Moss Creek this year! The Social Committee had a hard time choosing only the top13 homes. Now it is your turn to vote on the 3 best! There are three categories: Whimsical, Traditional and Townhomes. Five homes were selected in each the Traditional and Whimsical categories and 3 in the Townhome category. Vote for your favorites in each category on the surveys on this page. Please have your votes in by the 31st as the winner will be announced just after the 1st of the year.  Click on 'read more' below to see pics of each home. Better yet, take the family for a drive and see the neighborhood lights as many of them are not done justice by photograph! click here for a map of the neighborhood highlighting the locations of the nominees.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat the egg and water in a small bowl with a fork.
2. Sprinkle the work surface with the flour. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on the floured surface. Roll the pastry sheet into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Cut the rectangle into 12 (3-inch) squares. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheet, making 24 squares in all.
3. Stir the cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic and bacon in a medium bowl. Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the cheese mixture into each pepper half.
4. Place 1 filled pepper half diagonally, cheese-side down, onto each pastry square. Fold the pastry up over the pepper and press firmly to seal. Brush the filled pastries with the egg mixture. Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, if desired. Place the pastries onto 2 baking sheets.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Let the pastries cool on the baking sheets on wire racks for 10 minutes.
6. Ingredient Note: You can use store-bought roasted garlic or make your own. To make your own, cut 1/4 inch off the top of a whole garlic bulb. Place the garlic onto a square of aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap tightly and bake at 400°F. for 30 minutes or until the garlic is very soft. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of the peel to use in this recipe.
 

 

 

from the WeekendGardener.Net
Planning
It's time to start thinking about spring flowering bulbs like Crocus, hyacinth, and tulip bulbs. For best flowering, store them in a paper bag in the crisper section of your refrigerator (away from apples) for at least six weeks before planting. As you select your flowering bulbs to plant this fall, keep in mind that larger caliber bulbs give big, showy displays, but cost more. Smaller caliber bulbs usually are less expensive, with a smaller show, but are great for brightening nooks and crannies in your yard.
Other spring flowering blubs: Daffodils, Dutch iris, Freesia, Anemone, Oxalis, Ranunculus, Watsonia, and Hyacinth to name only a few. Vegetables that like cool weather: beets, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, chives, collards, celery, onions, parsley, parsnips, peas, radish, spinach, lettuce, turnips, and Swiss chard. Annual flowers that like cool weather are: pansy, viola, snap-dragon, stock, calendula, Iceland poppies and California poppies.
Two weeks before planting, amend, rototill and fertilize beds you plan to use for or cool- season vegetables.
Planting
When planting bulbs, If you are not sure which end of the bulb is the top, plant it on its side. The stem will always grow upright. Plant peonies now, but make sure the crowns are buried only 1 1/2 to 2 inches (3 to 5 cm) below ground level. Deeper planting keeps the plants from blooming.
Pot up chives, parsley, and other herbs, and bring into the house to extend the growing season. Start taking cuttings of your annual plants to bring indoors and carry through the winter. Geranium, coleus, fuschia, and other plants do best when stem cuttings are rooted and kept in pots indoors through the winter. Be sure to place pots where they receive plenty of light.
Fall is usually cool and moist and a good time to plant trees and shrubs. Research has shown that roots will continue to grow until the soil freezes. This is true for both evergreens and deciduous plants. Fall is a great time to plant and divide perennials and shrubs for next year's garden. By planting in the fall, your plants do not endure the stressful summer heat during establishment and have time to form sufficient root systems before the onset of winter dormancy.

 

 

The Fitness Center opened Thursday, September 6th. Email to holly@kuester.com or drop off the signed contract at the clubhouse (or place in the drop box by the front door) and we will upgrade your Amenities pass (your current pool pass) to provide you access to the gym (you do not need to being your ID card in).  Once we receive your signed contract and have upgraded your ID card, we will email you that your membership is active.
The fee for membership to the gym will be $25 a quarter for the family, billed on your quarterly HOA statement. The facility is for residents (only- no guests) 18years old + (children under 18 are not allowed in the fitness center). The contract is available in the clubhouse and on this website under the Amenities tab. Pictures have been uploaded to the Fitness Center album under the Photo Albums tab on this website.
There are 3 access points that your Amenities ID card will work if you are a gym member: the front door to the clubhouse (everyone’s amenity card will work this card reader), the gym door and the door from the downstairs bathroom hallway to the gym.  The facility will be open 7 days a week from 5am-11pm.
Please remember to keep your ID card on you at all times while in the fitness center. If you exit the fitness center you will need to swipe your card to re-enter (consider this when you exit the gym to enter the restroom area!). 
The facility will be open 7 days a week from 5am-11pm. It is monitored by video surveillance. Please make sure you exit the clubhouse facility by 11pm in order to avoid setting off the security alarm. If the alarm is activated and the police respond, they have the ability to detain you per the Community’s No Trespassing agreement with the City of Concord.