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FROM YOUR ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Christina Gee
christina.gee@fsresidential.com
Lawn care and Tree Health

These two subjects are never ending here at The Club at WestPark. I to assess the same trees. The
have been working closely with both the landscape and the tree divi- findings were the same as the
sion of BrightView gathering information for the membership. certified arborist. The trees are
drought stressed and strug-
gling. The current appearance
The battle with the heat and the reduced water use is taking its toll on of the trees shows this to be
everything. Per BrightView Landscape team, every home in the com- true until the weather cools down and with a little bit of rain, they will
munity has been verified several times for city regulated run-times continue to struggle and stress.
and all 704 homes have irrigation set to run per the standards of the
installed equipment at that home (sprinklers, timers). Water days are During normal climate, fertilizer is usually a great asset to provide
Monday, Wednesday and Friday – the times will differ with the type nutrients to struggling vegetation. At this time, due to the heat and the
of equipment installed. water restrictions placed by the City of Roseville, it would be detri-
mental to both the trees and lawns to provide fertilizer. The fertilizer,
BrightView Tree division has also been onsite providing assessments without the proper amount of water, will burn and kill the existing
of many trees that have been reported to management as unhealthy, lawns and the tree roots will not receive the nutrients needed as there
possible fungus, etc. Only certified arborists evaluate the trees and is not enough water break down the fertilizer and carry it to the roots.
provide the reports. A certified arborist is a tree expert with proper
training and qualifications. Due to some members not being secure Although both the landscape division and the tree division are consid-
with the answers provided regarding their tree’s overall health, and ered commercial service providers, they do not provide the personal-
turning to local nurseries for suggestions, management had the ized care that you would expect from a private gardener; however,
BCMA (Board Certified Master Arborist – highest designation an ar- they are more educated, on-site every day, and truly care about the
borist can professionally achieve) with BrightView Tree division out
association’s overall appearance and how it reflects to the members.

FROM YOUR LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR
UPCOMING EVENTS DATE TIME
Shannon Van Every Circuit Training with Jared Tues., August 2nd 4:00pm
Shannon.vanevery@fsresidential.com or 916-771-7801
Painting Class - weekly Thurs., Aug. 4th 1:30pm
Chair Massage Sat., Aug. 13th 11:00am
Craft Fair - the Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, December 3rd.
Resident registration will take place on Tuesday, October 4th and Pool Party Tues., Aug. 9th 11:30am
Non-Resident registration will take place on Tuesday, November 1st. Lunch Around Town - Outback Fri., Aug. 12th 11:45am
Watch the Courier for more details. Medical Information Presentation Wed., Aug. 17th 2:00pm

Circuit Training with Jared opening for the next session Summer Music – the VinylTones Fri., Aug. 19th 7:00pm
8/2/22 - 9/8/22 for $120.00 Includes: Chair Massage Mon., Aug. 22nd 12:00pm
 Individual Assessments ARC Committee Meeting Tue., Aug. 23rd 8:30am
 Before & After body measurements Potluck Tue., Aug. 23rd 5:30pm
 Accountability Bingo Fri., Aug. 26th 6:30pm
 Small group size to accomplish goals Board Meeting Wed., Aug. 31st 3:00pm
This 6 week challenge is designed and instructed by
Certified Trainer Jared Young! He has a long history of Dueling Pianos Show Sun., Sept. 11th 5:30pm
helping people achieve their fitness goals and he’s here Flu Shot Clinic Tue., Sept. 13th 10:00am
to help you achieve yours! Sign up at The Retreat Lunch Around Town - Monk’s Cellar Fr., Sept. 16th 11:45am
Questions? Email - jaredyoungpt@gmail.com or 916-305-4650
Trivia Tue., Sept. 20th 6:30pm
Dueling Pianos is scheduled for Sunday, September 11th and is a show Summer Music - Threshold Fri., Sept. 23rd 7:00pm
NOT to be missed. These guys will entertain you, have you clapping,
dancing, and singing along! An optional catered dinner is being offered Knife Sharpening Thur., Oct. 20th 9:00am
before hand to make for a beautiful evening here at The Retreat.

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