View in browser Scoop April 2023 | Volume 23 WebsiteAutoPayACC FormsCalendarContact Us Are you planning an exterior project? Did you spend all winter planning the changes you wanted to make to the house this spring/summer? Has this amazing weather put an extra giddy-up in your step?  Well before you start ripping out old bushes and and painting swatches on your siding - you may need to check first to see if you have approval from the Architectural Change Committee. Take a closer look Who is the largest producer of tulips in the world? + The Netherlands is the world's main producer of commercial tulip plants, producing as many as 3 billion bulbs annually, the majority for export. Why is April known as the month of showers? + During the month of April, a band of strong winds, known as the jet stream, moves northwards. This changes the air pressure and leads to an explosion of cumulus clouds — the type of clouds that create rain showers. What was the shot heard around the world? + The "shot heard round the world" is a phrase that refers to the opening shot of the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which sparked the American Revolutionary War Who is the largest producer of tulips in the world? + The Netherlands is the world's main producer of commercial tulip plants, producing as many as 3 billion bulbs annually, the majority for export. Why is April known as the month of showers? + During the month of April, a band of strong winds, known as the jet stream, moves northwards. This changes the air pressure and leads to an explosion of cumulus clouds — the type of clouds that create rain showers. What was the shot heard around the world? + The "shot heard round the world" is a phrase that refers to the opening shot of the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which sparked the American Revolutionary War Covenants Corner - Spring Cleaning Here are the common compliance issues noticed in the community Prune Trees Tree branches are to be limbed up a minimum of 8ft over sidewalks and streets. You want to make sure branches are not a hazard to pedestrians. Prune Shrubs For home security, it is recommended to prune shrubs low enough so windows are not obstructed. Pressure Washing The north facing side of your home's exterior will usually grow mildew the quicker then the other sides Plant Beds Maintenance Removing weeds and adding new mulch makes your property look refreshed April Landscape Tips Spring is finally here, and with warmer weather and longer days, April is a great month to get out and enjoy your yard! The landscape is waking up this month, and by getting out and tackling a few spring chores, you'll have a yard that you can be proud to show off to your friends and neighbors! Find out more from Phoenix Landscape Springfield Trashers Thank you for keeping our community clean! We only had 8 volunteers show up  to collect trash around our community. However, we were able to pick up along both sides of Springfield Parkway, AO Jones and Merritt Road. The next collection date is May 13th at 10:00 AM. Please join us if you can. - Rennie C Funderburk St. Patrick's Day Party Thank You to the Financial Concierge Group for Sponsoring the St. Patrick's Day Party! These guys also hosted our first Network Mixer that was on March 21st. It was a successful evening of neighbors sharing business ideas. Hope you can join us for the next one. Easter Egg Hunt 2023 Thank you to our sponsor for the Easter Egg Hunt! Thank you Darah Gross with Dream Vacations for sponsoring the Easter Egg Hunt! Contact Darah Gross Are you looking for a way to market your business to the Springfield community? Becoming a sponsor for one of our Social Committee Events is a great way to do it. We are looking for business owners who want to be part of our events, showing up and being at the event is key to getting to know your community. Contact Us to Discuss Sponsorship Opportunities Social Events View the Activities Calendar Online Taste of Fort Mill Friday, May 19th Greenway Gateway 2573 Lake Haigler Drive Find out more Ongoing Monthly Activities Click the activities below to sign-up Mahjongg — Mondays, 12:30pm Email if you are interested Canasta — Thursdays, 12:30-3:30pm at Amenity Center Book Club, Wednesday, April 19th, 12:30 at Amenity Center Bunco, Thursday, April 20th, 7:00 p.m. at Amenity Center Poker, First Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m. at Amenity Center Fitness Classes Calendar Work up a sweat and have fun doing it Strength & Stretch w/ Amanda Free to the community Class cancelled on April 19th & 26th Morning Yoga Yogis Lidia and Nurten Free to Community G Force Bootcamp w/ Krista $10 per class - first class free Yoga for Kids (Ages 5-8) $10 per class - first class free Click the picture to register Download the Kuester Connect App Access your HOA Account from Anywhere Review Community Documents & Financials in a Snap The Entire WebPortal in a Simple App Meet the Springfield Board of Directors Reinaldo Nunez Board President Bryan Pell Vice President Lyle Sandlin Secretary Dennis Getter Treasurer Kim Solari Member at Large Meet your Kuester Management Team Kuester Management Group is a hands on Management Company. We are not an accounting firm or a mass production machine designed for quantity. Attention to detail and a willingness to do whatever is necessary are two earmarks of the Kuester team. Ashley Parson CMCA, AMS Community Manager Debbie Zanino Event Coordinator Contact Us Springfield POA 420 Horton Grove Rd, Fort Mill (888) 600-5044 [email protected] Click below to unsubscribe Unsubscribe