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Located
behind the clubhouse is a large sundeck that overlooks Silver Spring Lake
and within this enclosure, is a huge inground, heated pool and baby pool,
with plenty of seating. Adjacent to the pools is another sundeck, this one
elevated, where people can sit at tables, beneath umbrellas in the shade,
enjoy a meal or simply relax. From the pool enclosure, residents and guests
can access locker rooms, showers, the clubhouse or the lifeguard
office.
Since
this is a rather large amenity at Highland Lakes, a Pool Committee aids in
the smoothe operation of daily activities. Members are present at the
poolside almost daily, verifying that lifeguards are watching over
residents and guests, taking note of adult swim times, swim lessons, and
reporting horseplay or unsafe practices. If the shower rooms need lockers,
the diving board needs to be replaced, we are running low on toys, or there
is a safety concern, it will most likely be discussed at the next Pool
Committee meeting.
The
committee also plans social events and nightime swims, where the lights are
turned on, and people enjoy beverages or food while visiting other
residents and guests. The Pool Committee serves as a communications liason
with the Property Manager and makes proposals to the Board of Directors
when necessary for implementation of new ideas, upkeep of the pool
enclosure or simply to suggest efficient practices. Some recent examples
include re-strapping lounge chairs, purchases of lockers, social events and
nightime swims, refurbishing umbrellas and tables and buying more chairs
for our guests.
Since
the pool at Highland Lakes is by far the largest and most heavily used of
our amenities, the Pool Committee is a vital part of our summertime
operation.
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