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Tony Valentine President’s Message INSIDE THIS ISSUE I would like to thank all the homeowners that voted at our Annual Meeting on February 27, 2023. Presidents Message.................. 2-3 The number of votes submitted was incredible with approximately 53% of Treasurer’s Message..................... 4 homeowners voting either by proxy, mail-in votes or in person. Your confidence in Message from Manager............. 6 the candidates is overwhelming. Reminders .........................................11 The Board is grateful for your participation, and it is our hope that you will Activities Schedule...................... 12 continue your involvement and input as your ideas will give your Board of Resident Roundup...................... 14 Directors valuable in-sight as we set the course for Lake Charles. Notices.................................................18 Your concern and caring for your community is apparent since we had over 50 applicants for committees. 2 | Spring 2023 While these first few months have been challenging, it has been greatly satisfying to be able to identify problems and issues in our community, help homeowners and with feedback from neighbors we are hoping to address these items in a timely fashion. The wheels of progress and change move slowly but all good things take time, and we will get there together. The Board is investigating new systems such as Zoom meetings for all Board meetings, a system for surveys to gather input from homeowners, a redesigned and re-vitalized website that show the greatness of Lake Charles and in general, putting new sets of eyes on issues that need to be corrected or upgraded in our beautiful community. Of course, this all takes time and money, and we are being quite careful about how we spend your money to get the best value. Innovative, new, “outside of the box” thinking will save all of us money. A&P Painting and Pressure Washing and Affordable Pressure Washing have agreed that for any roof cleaning performed in Lake Charles, their companies will pressure wash the sidewalk in front of your home at NO CHARGE. This used to be included only when the homeowner contracted to have their driveway cleaned. In the long run, this will save money for our association when we contract to have the remainder of Lake Charles sidewalks pressure washed. The Board is in discussions with Culpepper and Terpening, Inc, our engineering firm, to discuss their plans for widening the entrance of Lake Charles. This will be a costly project and one that we anticipate will be an unavoidable annoyance to our homeowners should we proceed but one that I feel will be necessary to undertake before the widening of California Boulevard begins. Rest assured that the Board is examining every aspect to check and double check the feasibility of this massive undertaking at this time. The new Board continues to make steady progress while keeping a sharp eye on budgetary constraints. Thank goodness that since we have returned to a live guard with Trident Security, we have not seen any backups at the front gate and Trident has been wonderful in adapting to their new role here.

The First Service Residential staff will now be on site on Fridays before holidays Lake Charles HOA from 9am-4pm and will be available for evening and weekend hours by Board of Directors appointment only for those residents that need that service. As many of you know, Rachel Rosas earned her CAM license and resigned prior to President the election. Tony Valentine In addition, our previous Property Manager, Erik Nikolah Turner, resigned from First Service and his last day of service to the Lake Charles community was on Vice President March 17, 2023. I want to personally thank Erik for his years of dedicated service Terry Garrity to our home-owners and wish him well in his new career in real estate. Please join me in welcoming our new Property Manager, Lisa Cannon. Lisa has Treasurer over 25 years of experience in community management. We are truly blessed that Michael Estes she became available to accept this position. Please stop by the office to introduce yourself to Lisa. Secretary In addition, First Service has hired Donna Martinez to greet homeowners at the Joe Alice reception desk in the office. Please welcome her to our community. We would like to congratulate Vilma Serrano who has just passed her CAM Director (Community Association Manager) exam and has been promoted to the position Tony Iaquinto of Property Manager at another First Service property. We wish her the best and thank her for all of the service she brought to the community. We would like to FirstService Residential welcome Jonathan Luisi as the new APM. Jonathan has over 3 years in community Property Management management experience, and we look forward to the services he will bring to the community. Property Manager I had the wonderful opportunity to attend two Happy Hours, along with Vice Lisa Cannon President Terry Garrity. This monthly event is one of many that are organized by our Special Projects com- Assistant Mgr mittee by Co-Chairpersons Joanne Vandenberg and Ann Preston. If you have not Jonathan Luisi been to one of these events it is one of the most enjoyable, relaxing evenings that I have experienced. It was a pleasure to meet neighbors that have been here for Admin Assistant years and some that have recently joined our wonderful community. As a Director Donna Martinez on your Board and a fellow neighbor, I will be attending many more of the Special Projects Events and I hope to see you there as well. Maintenance While I was unable to attend the Food Truck Event or the Easter Egg hunt, I was Keith Peraino informed that both events were very well attended, and everyone enjoyed a won- derful time together. Newsletter Editor Terry and I also attended a ping pong get together that was very enjoyable and was Jonathan Luisi also well attended. Stay well, stay healthy and stay tuned for future updates and improvements to our Newletter Design great community! Dominique Calero www.creativa.graphics Tony Valentine, President, The On-Site Office is open Lake Charles Homeowners Association Monday through Friday from 9AM to 4PM If you wish to contact a board member, you can call the office (772) 336-5966 and leave a message. Published Quarterly by: Lake Charles Association Inc. 550 SW Lake Charles Circle Port Saint Lucie, FL. 34986 Office (772) 336-5966 Fax (772) 343-0592 Photos Courtesy of ROB KINNEBERG Spring 2023 | 3

4 | Spring 2023 Treasurer’s Message Dear Lake Charles Residents, I hope you and your family celebrated a great Easter holiday and enjoyed a relaxed weekend. As we continue to experience high costs with food, supply shortages, and inflation we continue to adjust our lifestyles and how we live everyday. High prices have also impacted our vendors with everyday items such as gas and labor costs and are sure to con-tinue increasing. The board members are diligently reviewing the budget for potential savings as we have already seen cost increases climb through many important areas of the operating budget. There are few projects planned for 2023 such as the widening of the front gate entrance from One lane to two lanes, seasonal landscape updates and potential landscape projects utilizing perennial plants to reduce costs in the future. The manned guard continues to go well with less complaints and little backup. We continue to seek new ways to reduce costs, while at the same time leverage new technologies to maintain the high service level expected by each Lake Charles resident. On a solid financial foundation, the budget for the remaining year will be very tight. Michael Estes Treasurer, Lake Charles Homeowners Association IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION PERTAINING TO LAKE CHARLES Contact Property Management at (772) 336-5966. OR refer to www.LakeCharlesSLW.com for any information about Lake Charles If you want to speak to a board member, please email Property Management at [email protected]. For non-emergency, after hours, you may call (866) 378-1099 .

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8 | Spring 2023 A Message from Management Hello Lake Charles Residents, I am so excited to join Lake Charles Association as your new Community Manager. Over the past few weeks I have enjoyed getting to know each of you. I am looking forward to meeting more residents in the following weeks. Just a few reminders that if you have any landscaping concerns, please call the office and request a work order. Try and avoid speaking with the landscaping staff. We need to follow protocol so we can track the work orders. The 2022 audit has been completed, if you would like a copy of the audit, you can log onto the website at lakecharlesslw.com or contact the office for a copy. Monthly inspections throughout the community have begun with the new management staff. With the recent heavy rains, some of the roofs are moldy and need to be cleaned. Two vendors have offered to clean your sidewalk in front of your house for free if you have your roof cleaned. Call the office for more information on these vendors. On May 8, 2023, Jonathan Luisi, Assistant Community Manager has joined our team. Jonathan has over 3 years in community management experience. DonnaMartinez joined the team in late March with over 20 years of customer service. We are all excited to be working in your beautiful community. Please stop by and introduce yourselves to the team. If you need any help or have any concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at (772) 336-5966. Cheers! Lisa Cannon, CAM,CMCA,AMS,PCAM Community Manager

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Lake Charles Reminders Welcome Excerpt from Rules & Regs: NEW HOMEOWNERS BOATS: ART XII, SEC 2, PG 22, FINE SCHEDULE: $50/DAY Kim Muir Paddle boats, canoes, rowboats, and elec- New Castle Cove tric trolling motors are approved at this time for use in our lakes. Thomas & Amy Ruiz No gas motors allowed. Munjack Circle Pet Waste It was brought to the attention of John Bachausen management that there has been an Horseshoe Bay excessive amount of dog waste. All dog waste must be picked up and disposed of Robert Interman properly. All pets must remain on a leash Horseshoe Bay while outside. Yard Waste Eric & Lisa Swensen All yard waste must be put out no earlier New Castle Cove than 6 p.m. the day before pick up or later than 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday. If any Diego & Maria Sacchi trimming is done by a private landscaper Munjack Circle the landscaper will need to haul the trimmings away. Ronald Concillo Thank you for your cooperation Munjack Circle John & Donna Johnston Great Exuma Cove Afrika James Munjack Circle Bruce Bennett Barbuda Bay Expecting Visitors? Does your Mailbox Please add them on to your guest list using Need a Little TLC? the GateAccess App or GateAccess.net You can also use the automated system by Give your mailbox a fresh touch up calling 772-336-9824 If you don’t know of paint! The color is called “Hunter your pin or log in information please call Green”. New Pre-Painted Mailboxes the office at 772-336-5966. are also available at ACE Hardware. Thank you for your cooperation Spring 2023 | 11

Beach Club Activities Schedule Mondays: ACTIVITIES Water Aerobics 9:00 am-10:00am GALLERY Mah-Jongg 12:30pm-4:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT PING PONG Tuesdays: PICKLEBALL Water Aerobics 9:00 am-10:00am Art Club 10:00am-12:00pm Mexican Train 1:00pm-4:00pm Game Night 6:00pm-9:00pm Wednesdays Water Aerobics 9:00 am-10:00am Mah-Jong 1:00pm - 4:00pm Chair Yoga 2:00pm-3:00pm Bunco 7:00pm—9:00pm (Every 3rd Wed of month) Thursdays: Water Aerobics 9:00 am-10:00am Mah-Jong 12:30pm - 4:30pm Poker & Texas Hold Em’ 6:00pm - 10:00pm Guitar Club - 6:00pm-10:00pm Fridays: Water Aerobics 9:00 am-10:00am Ping Pong 6:00pm-10:30pm 12 | Spring 2023

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Resident Roundup Author, speaker, counselor, pastor and Professor Dr. Sharon Arrindell, inspires audiences to pick up the pieces of their lives and become whole through the power of God’s “Redemption Song.” Sharon Arrindell resides in Lake Charles with her Harlem New York for 17 years and became a member husband Keith. She is a speaker, author, marriage of Bethel Gospel Assembly also in Harlem in 1987. counselor/coach and a pastor. Sharon’s husband, This is where a life of ministry truly began for Dr. Keith, is a retired 21-yr air force veteran and was a Sharon, as she sought to follow the inscription written secret service Master Sergeant for the vice president. on the outside wall of that church, “ENTER TO Mrs. Arrindell recently wrote a book that became LEARN GO FORTH TO SERVE.” a #1 bestseller on Amazon. Sharon will be having Dr. Sharon is the author of several published books: a neighborhood celebration/book signing for the her number one bestseller Armored and Victorious: book on Friday June 30th at 6:30 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn here in Memoirs of a Crossover Season, St. Lucie West. It is our hope that the Weapons for Victory: Memoirs of community here at Lake Charles can a Perfect Storm, Christian Divorce join in the festivities with her. Wars, 31 Days of Wholeness, Redemption Song was made famous Newbies in the Kingdom, Embracing by the late Bob Marley in 1980, Our Queenly Anointing, and The however, some of the lyrics speak Shepherd’s Call. She also collaborated on an anthology called The Fiercely volumes about how Unstoppable Entrepreneur, which this woman has became a #1 international bestseller. evolved over the She has been featured in several past 20 + years to becoming Dr. magazines: Women of Distinction Magazine, Shout Sharon Arrindell (AKA Dr. Out Miami Magazine. Success Women’s Magazine, Sharon). Though seemingly and 100 Fearless Women International Magazine. She quiet and unassuming, place is the CEO of Inspired Wholeness Enterprise which writing instruments in her houses Inspired Wholeness Ministries, Wholeness hands, Counseling Service, and Inspired Wholeness School.   or put her in front She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Master’s of an audience and Degree in Counseling, graduating Suma Cum Laude, a she will tell you Doctorate in Biblical Counseling/Biblical Studies and her Redemption a Doctorate in Education Leadership (Ed. D.). Song. A native of  Her desire is to help bring lasting change for people at Jamaica West Indies, large, and women, especially; steering them toward the she relocated to realization that God can bring you out of any situation the United States no matter how difficult it may seem (Psalm 34:19). She in September 1970 is married to her dream guy Keith Arrindell and they with her parents. attend All Nations Life Development Christian Center She attended (ANLDCC) in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Combined they Grace Gospel have 5 children and 9 grandchildren.  Chapel in Visit her at www.inspiredwholenesscounseling.com Dr. Sharon Arrindell

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17 | Spring 2023 If you would like to have your mailbox painted, I hand paint using Hunter Green Rust-o-leum paint for only $25. Please call Lena @ 404-513-5191 If residents have any interesting articles or questions you would like answered in the next newsletter please submit them to: [email protected] Would you like to help with the newsletter? Submit a Volunteer Form for the Newsletter Committee. Spring 2023 | 17

We ask for your cooperation in stopping at all stop signs and driving the speed limit. Together we can keep Lake Charles a safe place for all of our residents. 18 | Spring 2023

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WASTE PICKUP Harbour Isles INFORMATION There was a proposed election for the Harbour We have a new garbage hauler named Isles Committee. There were 7 openings for FCC. They pick up garbage, recycling and the committee. However, there were only 4 yard waste every Wednesday. They pick candidates that submitted applications and all up bulk items on the 4th Wednesday of of those who submitted applications are already committee members. As a result, those who the month. submitted applications will be retained and no Do you need a bulk pickup sooner? election is currently required. Call 772-871-1775 to schedule a bulk pick up for a fee and then notify the office of The committee has been keeping a close eye the scheduled pickup to avoid a violation. on the HI Budget in order to off set a 60% increase caused by insurance premiums. Several 2200 || SSpprriinngg 22002233 landscape issues were recently addressed which were put on hold after the departure of Native Control. Going forward the committee will consider safety, security and privacy as a priority in approving landscape projects to stay within the HI budget. Lake Charles Web Site www.lakecharlesslw.com Visit our web site for the latest information about our wonderful Lake Charles community. • Find Modifications Forms Resale Applications, Lease Applications, etc. • Beach club activities calendar • And much more!

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POOL RULES: 1. Swim at your own risk. There is no lifeguard on duty. 2. NO DIVING OR JUMPING INTO THE POOL. 3. Children age 12 and under must have ADULT supervision. 4. Do NOT swallow the pool water. 5. Shower before entering water. 6. No food or beverages within five feet (5’) of pool edges. 7. No alcohol, smoking, glass or animals within the fenced pool area. 8. No running, ball playing, skates, scooters, roller blades, horseplay, skateboard, bicycles or mopeds within pool enclosure. NO DISORDERLY CONDUCT. 9. Bathing suits only no shorts or cut offs. 10. All diapers worn in the pool must be swim diapers. 11. No large flotation devices (small personal flotation devices for safety purposes only). 12. Loud and/or profane language is prohibited. 13. Limit of 4 guests only per household. Exceptions must be approved through the office. 14. Maximum pool capacity 100 people. 15. Sitting, hanging or standing on lap rope divider is prohibited. 16. No sitting on pool steps within 5 feet of either side of handrail. 22 | Spring 2023 VIOLATORS WILL HAVE POOL AND SPA PRIVILEGES SUSPENDED AND/OR BE FINED. FINE SCHEDULE: $50/PER VIOLATION AND/OR SUSPENSION OF PRIVILEGES

NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER IMPORTANT www.nhc.noaa.gov LINKS & PHONE FLORIDA DISASTER DIVISION NUMBERS OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT www.floridadisaster.org FEMA NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM www.floodsmart.gov ST. LUCIE COUNTY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PORTAL www.stlucieco.gov MONITORING FOR UPDATES ON STORMS www.stlucieco.gov/eoc Emergency............................................................................................................. 911 Traffic Information.............................................................................................. 511 Non-Emergencies................................................................................................ 211 Animal Control.............................................................................. (772) 871-5042 Offices of Emergency Management..................................... (772} 871-7340 Special Needs Shelter.................................................................(772} 462-8100 24-hour Radio Stations WQCSFM (88.9).............................................................................. 772-465-8989 WPSL AM (1590}...............................................................................772-340-1590 WJNX AM (1330}.............................................................................. 772-464-1330 Spring 2023 | 23

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