Summerlake HOA

President's Corner

Good morning/afternoon/evening residents;

I hope everyone had a great summer and remained safe and healthy. To begin, I would like to thank the Board of Directors for keeping our community safe while providing the residents with multiple things to do during this pandemic. I would also like to thank all of you, the residents, for being patient and understanding while we worked through these trying times together.

I would like to recognize some accomplishments that took the lead and implemented some fun changes and community beautification projects for all of us. First, I would like to recognize and thank Ana Roman and Dana Harrington for spearheading the Food Trucks and Movie Nights on the tennis courts. Second, I would like to thank Jimmy Hardison, our Covenants Officer, for spearheading the dam project which brought us a clean area to enjoy next to the lake as well as having our shoreline dredged and cleaned. If you haven't been back there in the past month, please take a walk with your family and enjoy. Also, he has led the charge on having our community fence line on Boxley Blvd replaced. Work should begin sometime in November. Great Job you guys! Thank you for your time and effort to help make this community a great place to live.

Alright, now for the items that will be happening within the next 45 days. The first thing I would like to bring to your attention is our Fall Homeowners meeting which will be held on November 10th from 7:00pm until 7:30pm. This meeting will be VIRTUAL and broadcast over Facebook Live. If you have questions or concerns that you would like addressed or answered, please submit your question via our CONTACT form. Please submit these before November 1st. You will also see contractor activity around the pool. They are winterizing it and making some repairs to our lights. Your Summerlake BoD's are also hosting a Trunk or Treat in the pool parking lot, along with a movie playing in the tennis courts and a food truck on Halloween. This event is not taking the place of trick or treating! If you would like to participate contact the Summerlake Admin through our social media or via email. Last big ticket item is the beginning of our community fence replacement project phase 1. Again, look for our newsletter within the next two weeks and keep checking our social media pages for more in-depth details.

I hope everyone has a great fall and holiday season. Stay safe and healthy.

V/R,

Rik Custis

What's going on in the Neighborhood

Want to know what is going on in your neighborhood? You are in the right place. Check back here on the regular to see what great things we have planned for our residents. From meetings to community events, dates and details can be found here for upcoming events. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out!

We've been doing some behind the scenes beautification and clean up with our lake near the dam. Here are some pics highlighting the dredging work that was done. The trash rack has also been repaired. If you have not visited this area yet, it makes for a nice walk!

To help put the FOOD into the three "Fs" of summer - Friends, Food, and FUN, we are teaming up with various food truck vendors to bring some tasty treats and delicious libations to our community. The turnouts have been great so we wanted to keep 'em coming to provide some convenient culinary variety to our neighborhood. Thanks to all who have come out to enjoy some delicious fare! Check out the dates below for our upcoming food trucks. Some seating will be available, but limited.

Thanks for making our food truck adventure a success!

Coming Soon: MOVIE NIGHTS!!! We are working hard to schedule some movie nights at the tennis courts. Seating will be "BYOS" (bring your own seat, or blanket, etc.) on a first come first serve basis on the tennis courts. Please remember to be respectful of others and provide enough space with social distancing in mind. Keep an eye out for calendar updates and additional details on the site or our social media outlets!

Upcoming Events

Sweet Sunday

Time: 1:00 - 7:00 pm

Funnel Cakes Galore

Come on out for the return of our favorite funnel cake food truck!

Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss out on this delicous event.

October

Thirsty Thursday

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm

El Burrito Streetz

Joining us again for another night of deliciousness!

Come on down and grab some tasty grub or, perhaps, a thirst quenching margarita.

October

Food Truck Friday

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Little Peggy's Wurst Nightmare

Another exciting new addition to our Food Truck line up!

Check back for more information on their menu.

October

Spooky Saturday

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Boyd's Tasty Dogs

While we're not quite sure what Halloween will look like, we know Boyd's will be here with some tasty treats of their own!

No costume required!

October

Trunk or Treat
&
Movie Night!

Time: TBD

Our Trunk or Treat event will be held in conjunction with whatever trick-or-treating looks like this year. We will also be showing a movie!

Check back for more details.

October

Fall Homeowners Meeting

Time: 7:00 - 7:30 pm

Facebook Live Event

Our upcoming Fall Homeowners Meeting will be a virtual event this year. Be sure to join our live stream.

Questions can be submitted in advance via our CONTACTform.

November

So many things to enjoy

Clubhouse

Rentable space for all Summerlake residents in good standing on a first-come, first served-basis. Equipped with a small kitchenette, it's a great space for a family gathering or other special events. Rental also includes the use of various long tables, short tables, chairs and bathroom facilities. [more]

Pool

Salty? We are! The Summerlake pool has gone saltwater! The pool is open from Memorial weekend through Labor Day to all Summerlake residents in good standing on their annual assessment and offers life guards, diving board, separate baby pool, picnic tables with umbrellas, deck chairs, and bathrooms/showers. [more]

Courts & Play Area

Two regulation hard tennis courts, basketball court, and playgound are available to all residents and are open from sunrise to sunset. A key is required for access to the tennis courts and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Outside membership to the tennis courts are available. [more]

Fishing Pond

The fishing lake is just behind the clubhouse! Follow the trail to the bench and enjoy a peaceful spot to relax. The lake hosts blue-gill, red-eared sunfish, black crappie, largemouth bass, carp and catfish. A host of turtles, including the snapping turtle, and frogs also make the lake their home. [more]

Summerlake is a family friendly (and pet friendly!) community where you will regularly see folks walking, running, or biking about. There are several pet stations located throughout the community to ensure these common areas stay clean and clear of unwanted 'hazards'. So, please be sure to pick up after your furry friends! To ensure everyone in our community feels comfortable, all pets are required to be leashed at all times.

Are you an avid reader that just can't pass up a good book or simply looking for something new to share with the kiddos? We have a free mini-library station located in the pool parking area! Be sure to stop by and pick out a new adventure or even add a new to the current collection!

Local Area Information

While it's easy to feel tucked away within our quiet, suburban community - Summerlake's location, in the heart of Hampton Roads, provides many avenues for recreation, adventure, exploration, and education. Below are some area highlights for those newer to the community or great kick-starters if you're having trouble deciding what to do this weekend. Take some time to explore what's right outside your door.

If you would like stay informed about current events in the area, you may want to sign up for Newport News Now which is an eNewsletter put out by the City of Newport News.

Parks

Theaters

Shopping Centers

Beaches

Amusement Parks

Areas of Interest

Schools

The following schools are zoned for our area. Be sure to check out the Bus Stop Query & Zone Finder for valuable information.

Elementary

Middle

Gildersleeve

High

Private

There is also the opportunity to enroll in one of the magnet programs. These programs focus on the performing arts, aviation, and international studies as well as on math, science and technology. High School students can also apply to enroll in the International Baccalaureate program at Warwick High School. For more information on these programs, check out the Newport News Public Schools website.

¹ Students enrolled in the TAG (Talented and Gifted) program will attend B.C. Charles Elementary followed by Gildersleeve Middle School.
² Deer Park Elementary is a magnet school with a focus on Environmental Science. Click here for more details about this particular program and how to apply.

Community Job Opportunities

It is time to get those resumes in for the 2020 summer season! If you are interested in a position at the pool this year - either as a life guard or a pool attendant, please print out the appropriate application below, fill it out, and drop it off at the office. Applicants will be contacted to schedule a time for formal interviews.

Life Guard

Interested in a position as a guard at Summerlake? Submit your application for the summer 2020 season now! Applicable certifications should be in good standing and current. All potential guards will need to fill out an application - even returning candidates.

Pool Attendant

We had great success with our attendants this season! This is a great opportunity for our younger (15+) residents looking for that 'first job'. If interested in manning the gates during our summer 2020 season, please fill out an application and drop it at the office for review.