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Lakes Book Club

Third Thursday of Each Month

Lakes residents are invited to attend the Lakes Book Club on Thursday, April 18 at 7 PM at the Lakes Clubhouse. All are welcome to attend the discussion even if you have not read the book.

Patsy Policar will lead a discussion of A Woman of Intelligence by Karen Tanabe. Please note this is a a change in the schedule. We will discuss ER Nurses at the May 16 meeting. Details on the Clubs page.

Lakes Spring Fling

Saturday, April 27

Dudes, it’s time to FLASHBACK to the 80’s! Break out your parachute pants, leg warmers, valley girl talk, and hairband wear to join us at The Lakes Spring Fling! Saturday April 27 from 5 to 8 PM.

Rock Out With Rock Lobster

Rock Lobster, the Valley’s most rad 80’s cover band will be jamming out with us again this year. Hang out, enjoy the music and dance the evening away!

Greg and his Burgers Amore food truck will be serving up their fabulous family-friendly menu featuring burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, and so much more. They take cash, credit, and Apple Pay. Treat your family and yourself to dinner.

The concert event is free for Lakes residents. Bring your own beverages and a picnic dinner or support a fabulous food truck.

Submitted by Denise Rentschler for Activities Committee

Cookies With the Coaches

Our Swim Team Coaches

The Lakes will again host the Lakes Snakes Swim Team in 2024, and on Sunday, April 28 the Snakes are having a pre-season social at the Clubhouse pool from 3 to 5 PM. Bring your suits and towels so you can swim with the coaches and ask any question you might have about the team's season ahead.

Find out about the upcoming Swim Team schedule and purchase your swim caps and team suits. This is a great summer program and a long-time tradition at the Lakes.

Mah Jongg at The Lakes is Growing and Expanding

A good time to learn

We now 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. Mah jongg is zooming in the Lakes. If you don't go the the Clubs page for details about joining, you could miss out on a fascinating game.

Friendly Reminders

Please remember to travel the waterways as you would drive a car. Stay on the right side of all channels and make sure you have working boat lights: green on your port side (your left), red on your starboard (your right) and a white light at the stern. Please follow basic boating rules to keep our lake safe.

Please be mindful of the no-burn days that Maricopa County Air Quality Department issues. This means no outdoor fire pits and no fireplace fires. Please check Maricopa County Air Quality Department for up-to-date no-burn information.

When you walk your dog, please be courteous and pick up after your dog. The Lakes has many doggy stations with bags, please use them.

Please be respectful of your Lakes neighbors and don't throw garbage over walls or into the lake.

Homeowners, please remind your landscapers not to throw bush and tree trimmings, leaves or grass clippings into the lake.

Don't forget, starting in March you need to prep your lawn for the warm growing season. Lawns in the Lakes must be green and lush from April through September.

The city bulk trash and green pickups are scheduled for the second Monday of every other month. Please put out your bulk trash items and yard trimmings no earlier than the Thursday before the Monday pickups. The dates are included on the Lakes Calendar.

Christine