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SPRING 2019 P E O P L E P A R K S P L A Y Newly Elected 2019 Board of Directors Future Funding Impacts Spring Summer Events

SAMLARC Business Office 949 709 0010 Community Executive Officer Candice Fullenkamp 949 709 0015 Assistant General Manager George Blair 949 709 0014 Office Manager Tita S Gervasi 949 709 0025 Administrative Assistant Karen Marquez 949 709 0011 Beach Club Aquatics Facility Manager Jerry Corpuz 949 709 4009 Beach Club Administrator Drew Douty 949 709 4006 Beach Club Administrative Assistant Arlene Shutt 949 709 4003 Beach Club Coordinator Jennifer Talreja 949 709 4002 Contracts Insurance Landscape Manager Josh Peters 949 709 0023 Park Use Sports Field Manager Pat White 949 709 4017 Park Maintenance Administrator Keith Shimaji 949 709 4015 Capital Reserve Project Manager Cary Haine 949 709 0018 Assistant Project Manager Emanuel Hernandez 949 709 0022 Community Services Manager Carla Galosic 949 709 0016 Community Services Representatives Rachel Rains 949 709 0024 Michelle Estrada 949 709 0026 Lifestyle Communications Manager Marley Sansom 949 709 0013 Community Lifestyle Coordinator Jordan Bates 949 709 0027 Media Communications Specialist Alexandra Kuhlmann 949 709 0021 Robert Dickson President Mary Groh Vice President Charles Villafana Secretary Robert Louvar Chief Financial Officer Jeff Halbreich Director Dennis Reid Director Ted Robertson Director 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS All Board Meetings are held at 6 00 p m in the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club Fiesta Room unless otherwise noted and are open to SAMLARC Members only April 23 September 24 May 28 October 8 June 25 October 22 July 23 November 19 August 27 December 17 On October 8th the Board of Directors will host the annual Budget Workshop beginning at 5 30 p m 2019 SPRING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE SUBMITTAL DEADLINES The SAMLARC Architectural Review Committee ARC assesses homeowner enhancement applications to ensure consistency in maintaining SAMLARC s Mediterranean community design Before beginning a home enhancement project please coordinate with a member of the SAMLARC Community Services team to complete a home enhancement application To allow for processing a complete application must be received at the SAMLARC Business Office no later than the posted deadline date The application will then be reviewed by the Committee on the scheduled meeting date Finance Manager Brian Bednersh 949 709 0029 DEADLINES MEETINGS Financial Coordinator Joyce Lussier 949 709 0020 May 6 May 13 May 20 May 28 Access Cards 949 858 1390 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 Sports Field Mudline 949 448 6217 FirstService Residential Billing 949 448 6000 ClickPay Billing Questions 888 354 0135 24 Hour Customer Care Center 800 428 5588 2 SAMLARC BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAY CONNECTED WITH SAMLARC Our Members are always on the go and so are we Stay informed on project updates learn more about events and resources and plug in to the community Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and make sure to sign up for our monthly Member e News When you re out and about in the community tag SAMLARC in your photos and posts for a chance to be featured on our pages The views and opinions expressed in the articles and advertisements in Rancho Life are not necessarily shared by the SAMLARC Board of Directors or FirstService Residential California LLC

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD The long and rainy winter season has concluded and spring has arrived in style Homes are showcasing beautiful flowers the botanical islands of the Lago Santa Margarita are growing sturdy roots and stems and Members are enjoying SAMLARC s lovely parks pools and trails The Board of Directors announced the election of four SAMLARC Board Members Newly re elected Board Directors Marty Groh Robert Louvar and Charles Villafana as well as newly elected Board Director Ted Robertson join Directors Robert Dickson Jeff Halbreich and Dennis Reid to comprise the 2019 SAMLARC Board of Directors The Directors Election was conducted at the 2019 Annual Meeting and Election held on Thursday February 21 2019 We invite you to learn more about these valuable Board Members and their goals for the SAMLARC Community within the pages ahead As the Directors look toward SAMLARC s future the Board recognizes that 2020 projects significant challenges onto California s economy and communities These challenges will have a fiscal impact on SAMLARC We encourage you to learn more about the impacts of California minimum wage laws regional water rate increases and wildfire defensible space standards within this edition of Rancho Life The Board is actively working to address these challenges in a manner that preserves property values maintains SAMLARC s aesthetic beauty and protects SAMLARC s financial health This edition of Rancho Life also includes an introduction to SAMLARC s Member Satisfaction Survey Program This program is designed to measure Members response to and enjoyment of SAMLARC amenities events processes and more We appreciate your feedback in helping the Board determine potential avenues for SAMLARC s growth and development We welcome you to join us on May 4 at our Beach Club Opening Day celebrating the summer season at the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club Lagoon The Annual Wine Cheese event on May 18 will pair great food and delectable wines for Members to enjoy and we encourage you to join us for a summer full of great memories beginning with Patriotic T Shirt Painting and the Star Spangled Spectacular and through its finale Caribbean Nights We look forward to a beautiful spring and summer season with our vibrant SAMLARC community Sincerely Your SAMLARC Board of Directors 3

MEET THE NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MARTY GROH VICE PRESIDENT Marty s professional experience confirms his belief that organizational success relies on focused and interactive communication collaboration consensus building teamwork and leadership by example Marty s career spans nearly forty years in corporate tax and estate planning law He was a founder partner director and officer of several successful law firms Marty holds a B S in Business Administration from Drexel University a J D from Villanova University and MBA and Master of Laws in Taxation degrees from New York University Marty s SAMLARC experience includes his role as Secretary and Member of the Community Lifestyle Communications Covenant Fireworks Claim Ad Hoc Landscape Products Ad Hoc and Insurance Review Committees Previously Marty served as a Board Director for the Alicante HOA and remains on Alicante s Finance Budget Committee He served as a Board Director and President of an Irvine HOA the Orange County Lacrosse League and the Orange County Youth Lacrosse Association as well as a club soccer coach and administrator Additionally Marty volunteered with Canine Companions for Independence as a puppy trainer for the Wounded Veterans Initiative Marty is the proud father of two children His son Kevin is a graduate of UCLA with a Master of Professional Writing degree from USC and a Master of Teaching degree from UCI Kevin is a US Army combat veteran and teaches high school English Literature His daughter Erin is a graduate of UCSB with a career in corporate events planning Marty would like to meet and hear from as many Members as possible so that he can have your input on what matters to you Marty can be reached at marty groh samlarc org 4

ROBERT LOUVAR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Robert Louvar and his wife Monica are transplants from the Midwest In 2006 they moved to Southern California to be near their oldest daughter and her family while also enjoying California s weather and lifestyle Robert s greatest accomplishment is raising three amazing children who have given him six delightful grandsons Robert was a commercial banker for 40 years with institutions such as Union Bank California Bank Trust and JPMorgan Chase He has worked with publicly traded companies as well as governmental and nonprofit organizations and now owns a consultancy that assists businesses in obtaining access to credit He holds a BBA from the University of Iowa and Graduate Degree in Banking from Stonier Graduate School of Banking As an RSM resident for 13 years Robert brings renewed focus and energy to our community Robert has served as SAMLARC s CFO and on many Committees including the Architectural Review Budget and Cash Flow and Community Lifestyle Committees He previously served as a Board Member of the Raise foundation and is active with OC Fire Watch Cleveland National Forestry and the RSM Chamber of Commerce Robert believes he has the knowledge and understanding of the budget and cash flow projections required to fund current and future community projects Robert s banking background gives him the experience needed to make sound recommendations regarding SAMLARC s investments His goal is to ensure that SAMLARC meets the needs of its Members The most pressing issues facing SAMLARC in 2019 are Completion of the Lake Ecosystem Repair Project Rejuvenating SAMLARC s landscape and infrastructure Developing a Defensible Space Plan per OCFA s enhanced requirements As Stephen Covey said Seek first to understand then to be understood TED ROBERTSON DIRECTOR Ted Robertson is a 20 year resident of Rancho Santa Margarita moving here from Massachusetts in August 1998 with his wife and two children A New Jersey native he earned a BA degree in Economics from The Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from Dowling College He has excelled as a sales and marketing manager with responsibilities including business planning budgeting sales team leadership and customer negotiating Ted and his wife Donna raised their two children here where they both excelled and have since moved on to successful college and professional careers Ted volunteered as a basketball coach in the SVUSD Saturday morning youth league their son participated in and he later assisted in fund raising efforts with his son s Trabuco Hills High School basketball program Once time allowed Ted volunteered as a member of the SAMLARC Covenant Committee serving for over two years and gaining an understanding of SAMLARC s role in the community He was first elected to the Board of Directors in February 2015 and served in multiple roles including Board Secretary and Chief Financial Officer Ted works tirelessly to learn all sides of every community issue from the financial to the aesthetic impact to make an informed decision that is fair economical and equitable to all members of SAMLARC He loves contributing his experience and energy in the spirit of community service to the city that he has called home for nearly twenty years Rancho Santa Margarita CHARLES VILLAFANA SECRETARY Charles Villafana and his wife Erin grew up in the San Fernando Valley Both moving around California for school and work San Luis Obispo County Napa Chico Sacramento and Huntington Beach they settled into Rancho Santa Margarita in 2010 They have two sons Emmett and Callan The Villafana family is involved in many activities including Santa Margarita Little League AYSO Santa Margarita Pop Warner and Cub Scouts Charles received his Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Systematic Biology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Since 2008 he has been a Fisheries Biologist with the National Marine Fisheries Service NOAA NMFS where he currently manages the West Coast Region Observer Program monitoring commercial swordfish and tuna fisheries in the Pacific Prior to that Charles worked with saltwater recreational fisheries inland fisheries wildlife management and outdoor education for the California Department of Fish and Game City of Newport Beach City of San Luis Obispo and Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission Additionally from 1997 2004 Charles was a Los Angeles County lifeguard and swim water polo and diving coach Charles is a member of the Lago Santa Margarita Ad Hoc Committee with a goal to reintroduce fishing to the Lago Santa Margarita Lake and getting the Golden Algae problem under control Charles goals as a SAMLARC Director will be to ensure well maintained and utilized parks pools and sports fields and a healthy Lake while maintaining strong relationships and partnerships with the City of RSM community groups sports leagues and residents 5

MAJOR ISSUES IMPACTING SAMLARC In accordance with the SAMLARC Bylaws SAMLARC held an Annual Meeting of the general Membership on February 21 2019 The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to elect Members to the Board of Directors and update the Membership regarding SAMLARC s financial health community involvement projects and potential impacts This information was delivered in the State of SAMLARC Address This year s Address also included an overview of major funding impacts expected in 2019 and future years CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE As mandated by the State of California minimum wage increased by approximately 9 1 between 2018 and 2019 Wages will increase again in 2020 by 8 3 and will continue to rise through the year 2022 a 50 increase from 2016 per the California Minimum Wage Schedule This will bring wages up from 10 in 2016 to 15 per hour by 2022 These increases will affect all of us whether in our personal life career or homeowner s association As wages rise professional service providers find that their costs increase as well Employers may need to adjust their employee pay scale in order to avoid wage compression which occurs when workers at the low end of the pay scale i e minimum wage workers receive raises that others i e workers who earn slightly more than minimum wage do not receive These increased costs are in turn passed on to the consumer in this case your homeowner s association ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY DEFENSIBLE SPACE REGULATIONS The Orange County Fire Authority OCFA is enforcing stringent defensible space requirements for all communities within their jurisdiction that are adjacent to wilderness areas This includes SAMLARC According to OCFA for wildfire protection SAMLARC s Defensible Space should reach at least 100 feet from the property line OCFA s Guidelines for Vegetation Management within 100 feet include Remove all dead and dying plant material as well as combustible material such as dry leaves and twigs Trim or remove plants to sufficient distance between plants Remove vegetation found on the OCFA Undesirable Plant List and replant using drought tolerant fire resistant plants Recently OCFA identified seven areas in SAMLARC that are non compliant with the more stringent Defensible Space requirements To comply with OCFA s stringent Defensible Space requirements SAMLARC has developed a Defensible Space Work Plan that include meeting the Guidelines for Vegetation Management However merely meeting these Guidelines leaves these areas vulnerable to potential erosion and soil instability as well as drastically disrupting their appearance SAMLARC s plan therefore includes the re planting of the identified areas with OCFA compliant plant material The estimated cost of the project is 648 170 approved by the Board of Directors at the February 19 2019 Board Meeting Work began during Quarter 1 in 2019 and will conclude at the end of Quarter 4 adjacent communities will be notified prior to commencement SAMLARC is also in the process of developing a Perimeter Defensible Space Master Plan capturing all other areas of SAMLARC perimeter landscape that are within defensible space requirements The cost for bringing these areas into compliance will be included in future budgets 6

SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT RATES Santa Margarita Water District SMWD rates will increase in 2019 for all constituents of its District including SAMLARC SMWD attributes the increase to removal of its rate subsidy increased costs of imported water i e water purchased outside of the District s boundaries investment in the developing Trampas Canyon Reservoir project and recycled water initiatives and earmarking 15 million annually for its Capital Projects SMWD has proposed a three pronged increase which includes water and recycled water rate structure changes increased wastewater charges and increased passthrough rates for water purchase and power surcharges On March 25 2019 SMWD s Board approved the wastewater wholesale water pass through and power surcharge increases SMWD is continuing to review its water and recycled water rate structure increases and anticipates implementing these increases later in 2019 The pass through and wastewater increase took effect on April 1 2019 The total impact to SAMLARC s budget will be determined as SMWD finalizes its proposed rates for consideration SMWD also projects a second increase in 2020 as well as a third increase in 2021 LANDSCAPE REPLACEMENT INITIATIVES Verdant landscaping is a distinct aspect of SAMLARC s community design While SAMLARC endeavors to maintain the health and beauty of its parks greenbelts medians and trails the age of the landscape itself necessitates replacement Many of the community s plants were planted at SAMLARC s founding in the 1980s over thirty years ago and have met or exceeded their useful life SAMLARC is developing a 15 Year Landscape Replacement Plan to remove and replace plant material throughout the community over time The plan protects not only SAMLARC s beauty but also its safety The branches and root systems of aging trees are vulnerable during periods of high wind and rain which can break brittle branches and even topple trees Additionally shrubs become woody and ground cover begins to die off Though SAMLARC s landscapers routinely trim the trees and other plant material the much of the landscaping has exhausted its period of healthy growth The Landscape Replacement Plan will gradually implement new water wise Mediterranean plant material to ensure that SAMLARC retains its green lush visual appeal Beautiful common area landscape is an aesthetic quality that protects and enhances homeowner property value LOOKING FORWARD These state regional and environmental impacts are not unique to the SAMLARC community master planned communities business and homeowners throughout California are grappling with these challenges and their cost implications By carefully examining and refining the 2019 SAMLARC Budget the Board of Directors successfully prevented an assessment increase in 2019 However the effects of California minimum wage increases OCFA regulations and SMWD rate increases have affected SAMLARC in 2019 and will continue to impact future years The Board is actively working to manage and address these impacts and while continuing to fulfill SAMLARC s primary purpose The management and maintenance of SAMLARC property and the preservat ion of the value desirability and attract iveness thereof Updates on these external impacts will be made available to the Membership at SAMLARC org as they develop For questions or more information please contact Candice Fullenkamp Community Executive Officer at 949 709 0015 or candice fullenkamp fsresidential com 7

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FUTURE GARDENERS OF SAMLARC WORKSHOP DATE Saturday April 27 TIME 10 00 a m 11 30 a m LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club COST 8 per child Do you have a little gardener waiting to blossom Sign up for this educational workshop where children will learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and plant a container with plants to attract them to the garden A light breakfast will also be included for all participants ANNUAL WINE AND CHEESE DATE Saturday May 18 TIME 6 00 p m 9 00 p m LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club COST 35 per SAMLARC Member 40 per non resident guest Connect with your friends and neighbors at SAMLARC s Annual Wine Cheese Tasting Event at the picturesque Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club The evening will feature a variety of wines paired with cheeses appetizers and decadent desserts as well as live music and dancing Tickets will be sold beginning Monday April 8 through Friday May 10 or until sold out All participants must be 21 years of age or older a SAMLARC ID and Driver s License will be required Tickets may be purchased at the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club or online at SAMLARC org events BEACH CLUB SEASON OPENING AND CELEBRATION DATE Saturday May 4 TIME 1 00 p m 3 00 p m LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club COST FREE for SAMLARC MEMBERS Celebrate with SAMLARC as we open the Beach Club for the summer season Enjoy music games and activities at the beautiful Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club BEACH CLUB LAGOON The Beach Club Lagoon Opens for the season on Saturday May 4 and will close for the season on Sunday October 13 BEACH CLUB FACILITY HOURS Hours Daily from 6 00 a m 10 00 p m swimming until 7 30 p m BEACH CLUB OFFICE HOURS Open Daily 9 00 a m 5 00 p m Until Sunday June 9 9 00 a m 7 00 p m Monday June 10 Sunday September 1 8 SAVE THE DATES ADULT GARDENING WORKSHOP Saturday July 13 SCREEN ON THE GREEN Friday July 26 GREAT RANCHO CAMPOUT Friday August 2 Saturday August 3 FUTURE GARDENERS OF SAMLARC WORKSHOP Saturday August 10 SCREEN ON THE GREEN Friday August 16

SPRING SUMMER 2019 July 4 th THE VOICE OF SAMLARC SINGING COMPETITION AUDITION DATE Thursday May 30 TIME 3 00 p m 6 00 p m LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club Fiesta Room SAMLARC will be holding auditions to sing the National Anthem at the July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular Contestants 10 years of age and older are invited to participate in the audition process Participants who plan to audition must be available to sing the Francis Scott Key version of the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America on the evening of Thursday July 4 Contestants must be a SAMLARC resident to audition The winner will sing the Star Spangled Banner a cappella to an audience of thousands and will enjoy premier seating for their immediate family at the fireworks show The runner up will sing God Bless America a cappella and will also enjoy special seating for their immediate family during the fireworks show Star Spangled Spectacular JULY 4TH STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR DATE Thursday July 4 LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club TIME Beach Club Opens at 8 00 a m Bike and Trike Parade at 10 00 a m Games and Activities at 12 00 p m Fireworks Show at 9 00 p m Join us at the Beach Club for a traditional Independence Day celebration with swimming family games and a spectacular fireworks show Admittance to the Beach Club on Thursday July 4 will be by ticket only to receive access wristbands At 3 00 p m if wristbands have not been redeemed open spots will be given on a first come first serve basis Tickets can be picked up at the Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club beginning Saturday June 1 from 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m or until tickets run out Only 1 100 tickets will be available for SAMLARC residents and their guests Tickets must be picked up in person and are limited to a maximum of eight 8 tickets per household for residents and their guests Be sure to safeguard your tickets lost tickets will not be replaced SAMLARC ID cards will be required at the time tickets are distributed and at registration BEACH CLUB TABLE RESERVATION LOTTERY SYSTEM Beach Club table reservations will be selected by lottery at the time of ticket distribution beginning Saturday June 1 Residents will be able to each put their name into the lottery once in order to be selected by chance to reserve a table for the day A reservation placard will be placed at the table won At 3 00 p m if wristbands and tables have not been redeemed open spots will be given on a first come first serve basis Lottery reservations will be announced on Monday June 13 BLANKET RESERVATIONS AROUND THE LAKE Blankets can be placed on the grass at 6 00 a m on Wednesday July 3 Blankets or other materials used to reserve space prior to this time will be removed and may be retrieved at the Beach Club office Plastic tarps and stakes are not allowed at any time and will be removed Overnight camping at the Beach Club entry is not permitted JULY 4TH BIKE AND TRIKE PARADE PATRIOTIC T SHIRT PAINTING DATE Saturday June 29 TIME 2 00 p m 4 00 p m LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club Patio Bring a pre washed white or gray t shirt Join us for a fun afternoon painting a patriotic T shirt to wear on July 4th Decorate your bike or trike and even your dog in patriotic theme Uncle Sam will lead the parade on Thursday July 4 which begins at 10 00 a m from the Beach Club and travels south around the Lake to the Lakeview corridor Refreshments will be awarded to all participants No registration is required IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VENDORS Sale of food or merchandise on the Lakeshore on Thursday July 4 is limited to SAMLARC vendors with an approved SAMLARC vendor sticker All others will be required to vacate the premises For further information visit SAMLARC org or contact Marley Sansom Lifestyle and Communications Manager at marley sansom fsresidential com or 949 709 0013 9

CLASSES PROGRAMS RETRO RHYTHM SWING DANCING Taste the thrill of swing and jazz dancing with SAMLARC s newest program Retro Rhythm This program spans the One Step fo the early 20th century to the Jitterbug of the 50s and into the modern day swing dance scene Beginners are welcome as this class is perfect for all dancing skill levels LOCATION COST CONTACT REGISTER Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club Fiesta Room 20 per class 60 for a four week class series Instructor Joel Plys at 619 347 9366 https www retrorhythm com boxoffice SWEET SPOT TENNIS GENTLE YOGA FOR THE REST OF US This gentle but deep stretch yoga class is appropriate for anyone who is looking for a kinder gentler and safer form of yoga The class is designed for both beginners and intermediate students who want to increase their flexibility balance range of motion and strength by combining breath with movement Participants of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to learn and practice yoga in this fun group environment and reconnect with their minds and bodies DATE TIME LOCATION COST Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 00 a m 10 15 a m Mondays 6 00 p m 7 15 p m Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club Fiesta Room 12 per class 40 per 4 class prepaid card 64 per 8 class pre paid card first class is FREE CONTACT Instructor Jeannette Turiace at 949 981 7844 or gentleyogafortherestofus gmail com STROLLERSTRIDES This full cardiovascular and resistance workout is great for moms who wish to workout with their babies and kids while using their strollers Get outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery while meeting other moms DATE Monday Friday TIME 9 00 a m LOCATION Central Park M Tu W Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club Th F COST 75 per individual monthly membership 95 one time registration fee includes a set of exercise tubes CONTACT Instructor Kim Connelly at 949 293 8426 or kimconnelly me com VOLLEYOC 2019 Volleyball Summer Camp Improve your game with instruction from AVP Champion Ed Ratledge and VolleyOC s team of instructors We will make sure you have a great time as you improve your skills and play some 2 on 2 coed games with players of a similar level DATES July 15 18 Camp 2 July 29 Aug 1 Camp 3 Aug 19 22 Tentative TIME 8 30 a m 11 30 a m LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club Sand Volleyball Courts COST 169 per camp per participant 10 Offering a wide variety of opportunities for youth and adults to expand and develop their tennis skills Learn new skills to take your tennis game to the next level while meeting new tennis friends These fast paced aerobic tennis classes focus on footwork fitness and calorie burn Improve stroke production shot selection and court positioning skills through fast paced energetic drills with certified professional coaches For a full list of classes please visit SAMLARC org tennis pickleball CONTACT Coaches Eric Clark USPTA certified Elite Professional and Katarina Lajcakova ITF certified Professional at rsmtennis yahoo com or call 949 257 8388 AYTE PICKLEBALL TENNIS PROGRAMS Welcome to TAPP Tennis and Pickleball Program presented by AYTE Adult and Youth Tennis Enterprises Our mission is to promote and facilitate the game of tennis and pickleball for all interested players We can provide you with instruction and equipment so you can begin playing immediately PICKLEBALL PROGRAM Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a badminton size court It is easy to learn and physically less demanding on the joints We welcome everyone kids adults and seniors from those who are simply interested in learning the sport to the most advanced players Join in on this fun and fast growing sport TENNIS PROGRAM Tennis is a sport of a lifetime We have over 28 years of experience teaching and creating programs for everyone kids adults and seniors from those who are simply interested in learning the sport to the most advanced players Learn basic fundamentals of the groundstrokes volleys overheads and serves and start having fun For a full list of classes please visit SAMLARC org tennis pickleball CONTACT www samlarc org or 949 709 0027 www ayte com or 866 815 4787 PLAYTIME ADVENTURE Created by experts in child development in partnership with UK International Soccer Playtime Adventure combines physical learning with fun and imagination Your child accompanies Team Adventure to complete action tasks in Adventure Land The excitement doesn t stop there By using the Playtime Adventure Activity Storybook you can continue your child s development at home re enacting all their favorite adventures over and over again This is a fundamental motor skills program designed to prepare children to participate in sports programs particularly soccer DATE TIME LOCATION COST Mondays 10 00 a m 11 00 a m Fridays 3 00 p m 4 00 p m Monte Vista Park 125 per 8 week session

SPRING 2019 SOCCER SHOTS Soccer Shots is an engaging children s soccer program with a focus on character development The caring Soccer Shots team positively impacts children s lives on and off the field through best in class coaching communication and curriculum Soccer Shots coaches are the best trained in the business and their expert approved curriculum is age appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards In addition Soccer Shots provides an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents DATES TIME Saturdays Minis Age 2 9 00 a m 9 30 a m Classics Ages 3 5 9 45 a m 10 30 a m Minis Ages 5 8 10 30 a m 11 15 a m LOCATION Central Park COST 23 per class per participant plus a once per calendar year 39 registration fee to cover the cost of the jersey CONTACT www ssregister com 949 572 8995 oc soccershots org PAINTING BY THE LAKE Join Pinot s Palette for a fun and entertaining experience by the Lake Painting by the Lake is an outdoor painting class for adults and kids by the beautiful Lago Santa Margarita Spend time with your loved ones while creating your own masterpiece under the shadows of Mount Modjeska and Mount Santiago No art experience required In 2 hours led by our experienced art instructor you will be able to create a festive and whimsical painting to take home Every month we will feature a different painting selected from our vast library of paintings CLUB PROGRAMS SAMLARC DATE 3rd Saturday of each month TIME 10 00 a m 12 00 p m LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club COST 29 Ages 7 CONTACT Instructor Mahesh Ghanta at 949 393 1340 or ranchosantamargarita pinotspalette com SAMLARC Clubs provide an opportunity to connect residents with common interests together to build community Clubs are open to all SAMLARC residents and guests Visit SAMLARC org clubs to get connected COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT DATE Fridays TIME 6 00 p m 10 00 p m LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club WALK TALK CLUB DATE Tuesdays TIME 5 30 p m 6 30 p m LOCATION Lago Santa Margarita Beach Club BOOK CLUB DATE TIME Coming soon For further information visit SAMLARC org or contact Marley Sansom Lifestyle and Communications Manager at marley sansom fsresidential com or 949 709 0013 11

SAMLARC MEMBER SATISFACTION SURVEY The SAMLARC Member Satisfaction Survey Program offers Members the opportunity to provide feedback regarding their experiences in the SAMLARC community and helps the Board of Directors determine future community initiatives The first survey was launched in November 2018 with a focus on SAMLARC parks and pools We are grateful for the many Members who expressed their enjoyment of these amenities and desire for a well maintained community SAMLARC has taken action to address common issues identified by participants These actions include More frequent communication on athletic field and court maintenance including major annual resurfacing projects and rainy season impacts Review of SAMLARC s contract services to ensure expectations are met including landscape quality lifeguard professionalism janitorial services and field maintenance Improved Member education on SAMLARC turf grass and the procedures in place to maintain safe and beautiful sports fields Assessment of landscaping areas that may need major repair for consideration by the Landscape and Facilities Enhancement Committee and the Board of Directors Weekly inspection of pool lighting and electrical boxes as well as irrigation adjustment as needed We are thankful for the thoughtful responses of these Members and invite you to join us in making our community better Each quarterly survey is designed to be succinct and easy to complete The surveys explore facets of the SAMLARC lifestyle including the draw of the SAMLARC community Member events parks and pools and SAMLARC communications The surveys are distributed electronically via SAMLARC e News If you would like to participate please ensure that SAMLARC is in your email address book Survey responses are confidential and will be compiled into a report for review by the Board of Directors The next survey will launch in May 2019 We welcome your insight as we strive to enhance our community For questions regarding the Survey Program or to request a copy of summary reports please contact Alexandra Kuhlmann Media Communications Specialist at 949 709 0021 or alexandra kuhlmann fsresidential com MEDITERRANEAN HOME MAGAZINE SUMMER EDITION COMING SOON SAMLARC s home design magazine is uniquely designed for our beautiful community Mediterranean Home is filled with inspiration helpful resources events information and more Be on the lookout for the next edition of Mediterranean Home in May 2019