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IT’S PARTY TIME IN THE GAZEBO!

By Rashawnda Atkinson

Single and or double Gazebos located next to the outdoor pool are a fun place to host a spring, summer or fall private event .

Longer days? Warm weather? Out- time. The event must end no later using their names as listed on typical
side swimming? Sounds like the per- than 11 p.m. Clean up efforts must forms of ID (e.g. drivers licenses,
fect time to have a party outside! be completed by midnight. state/military IDs). Drop off the list
Thankfully, our community has sev- at the Activities Office during regu-
eral areas to entertain to your hearts After you have your payment and lar business hours no later than 24
content. The gazebos are especially security deposit in hand, contact Liz hours prior to the event. For Sunday,
popular because they boast beautiful Phipps in the Activities Office at Monday, or holiday events, submit it
views of the pool and landscape here least 48 hours prior to your desired no later than the last business day
at WAL. But before you hone your date and complete a Reservation before your event. This allows for
guest list for a memorable pool party, Request form. If no outstanding as- the information to be recorded and
birthday celebration or holiday gath- sessments are owed to the Associa- submitted to Patrol Services to allow
ering in one of our highly-sought tion the reservation is approved. The your guests to enter the property with
after gazebos (or the double one), gazebo will be available for use on ease and to reduce long wait times at
here are a few pointers on how to do the day and time requested. the front gate. Send changes to the
it just right here at WAL. That way,
your event can go off without a
hitch! Great view, great location, and very popular,

How Do I Reserve One? make your private event reservation today!
For starters, you must be a resident
who is 18 years or older to reserve
either a single gazebo that holds up Just a word of caution, though: You guest list in writing to Patrol Ser-
to 75 people or a double gazebo that can’t use the gazebos for commercial vices before the event begins.
holds up to 125 people. This season, use or sponsor it on the behalf of a
you’ll pay $100 to use the single ga- fraternal, charitable, religious or sim- Once you check in to the gazebo
zebo (with a $75 security deposit) or ilar organization. As long as your with Patrol Services, you’ll go
$150 to use the double gazebo (with event doesn’t fall under any of these through a checklist that notes the
a $125 security deposit). The securi- cases, you’ll be good to go! condition of the gazebo and the num-
ty deposit is refundable provided no ber of furnishings (e.g. tables, chairs,
damages or rule violations are rec- Rental Process and Guidelines trash containers) in the space. Patrol
orded. You can enter the gazebo two Once you’ve received confirmation services will hold onto the list and go
hours prior to the function’s start for your booking, make a guest list

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