Welcome to Chimney Springs

Welcome to Chimney Springs, where September brings the gentle descent of autumn and the crisp promise of changing seasons. As summer's warmth gives way to cooler evenings, our community turns its attention to gatherings, decisions, and the traditions that keep neighbors connected.

The pool closes September 27, marking the official close of another vibrant season. But the rhythm of neighborhood life carries on—pickleball open play on Mondays and Thursdays, free Bridge lessons every Wednesday, Mahjong on the first Thursday, and the Labor Day Tennis Tournament filling our courts with friendly competition. Our racquet courts are busier than ever with ALTA's fall season in full swing, and we ask residents to use the Reserve My Court app so everyone gets their fair share of court time.

 

As we prepare for the October 20 Annual Meeting, three incumbent Board members—Jennifer Earls, Brett Gilmore, and Joe Pelt—are seeking re-election to the 2027–2028 terms. The 2027 budget is being finalized for resident review, and this is your opportunity to hear directly from the Board, ask questions, and help shape our community's future. We strongly encourage every resident to attend.

 

There's also an urgent call this month: our newsletter itself needs saving. With Pam Lydon stepping down as Communications Chair in January and Todd Bemis stepping up, we need volunteers for content, editing, and distribution—or this cherished monthly tradition will come to an end. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply show up.

 

And speaking of showing up—our wild neighbors remind us of this too. Beneath the trees beside the Jim Miller Bridge, deer and foxes, owls and turtles, beavers and herons quietly share this place we call home. As Buck the deer says, sometimes the greatest gift nature offers isn't spectacle—it's simply presence. Slow down on the roads, pick up a stray piece of litter, and give wildlife the space they deserve.

To every resident here—whether you've called Chimney Springs home for thirty-six years or thirty-six days—you're part of a legacy of care, connection, and community pride. Enjoy these golden September days as the first whispers of autumn settle over the lake.

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful September from your Chimney Springs HOA.