Page 1 of 8 Subscribe Share Past Issues Transl To The Point. July 2015 Grogan's Point Residents' Association (GPRA) PO Box 7064 The Woodlands, TX 77387 www.groganspoint.org UPCOMING EVENTS All Members' General Meeting Weds., Sept 9th; Evening 199 North Tranquil Path Wine Club Sat., Sept 12th Contact Bob and Pat Kramek for more info GPRA Adult Casual Party LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTS Hello Neighbors, On June 6th, Grogan s Point Dine In held its Grillin' And Chillin' in the Backyard at the home of Rick & Robin Duszynski. The evening was well attended by new and long time neighbors all of whom quickly became good friends.thank you, Mary-Lou Fitch and Robin Shriftman for chairing such a superb event. It is never too late to join in on the fun. Just contact Mary-Lou or Robin. Don t be a victim, be proactive! Statistics show as summer heats up so does crime: Always use the locking devices on your home, vehicle and bicycle Always close and lock your garage door (whether you re at home or away) Always set your alarm Do not leave items in your vehicle (especially in plain view) Sat., Sept. 19th; 7pm 81 Northgate Drive Fall Family Event/National Night Out Sun, Oct. 4th; 2-5pm Grogan's Point Park Dine In: A Northern Italian Dinner Sat., Oct. 17th; Evening time TBD Contact Mary-Lou Fitch for more info Want more? Go to EVENTS Go to CONTACT US GPRA EXECUTIVE BOARD Presidents: Tom Howard Anthony Garcia
Page 2 of 8 Get to know your neighbors and work together for a safe neighborhood Be observant Report suspicious activity immediately President Elect: Vice President: Treasurer: Recording Sec: Corresp Sec: Past President: Senior Advisor: Angela Caveney Robin Shriftman Mary Lea Kirk Joyce Jones Angela Caveney Wendy Ball Mary-Lou Fitch If You See Something, say Something. Be observant; make the call. Emergency: 911 Montgomery County Sheriff s Office: (Non- Emergency): 936-442-7797 Montgomery County Constable, Precinct 3 Office: (Non- Emergency): 281-364-4211 COMMITTEES Adult Events Beautification Children's Events Directory Membership Security Welcoming There are lots of 4th of July Activities in The Woodlands. For more information click here. Reminder: The Woodlands Covenants strictly prohibit the sale or use of home fireworks and sparklers of any kind in The Woodlands. For more information, please contact The Woodlands Fire Department at 281-364- 0479. If you are not a GPRA member, it's not too late to join us and we will see you at the next GPRA Members' event. Have a safe and happy 4th of July. CLUBS Book Club Bunco 1 Bunco 2 Bunco 3 Bunco 4 Dine In Historian Ladies' Bible Study Ladies' Bridge Lunch Bunch Wine Club Go to CONTACT US for more info Best regards, Tom Howard and Anthony Garcia SEPTEMBER GPRA EVENTS - SAVE THE DATES! Mark these two "not-to-be-missed" GPRA Members' events in your calendars now: September 9th - All Members/General Meeting Hosted by the Turek Family: 199 N. Tranquil Path; Evening time TBD September 19th - Casual Adult Party
Page 3 of 8 Hosted by the Foulkes Family: 81 Northgate Drive: 7pm Don't forget that you can always find information about these and other upcoming GPRA events on the EVENTS page of our website. RED SABLE DRIVE BEAUTIFICATION-IFIED The large cul-de-sac island on Red Sable Drive near Grogan's Point Road has been renovated thanks to beautification donations, GPRA dues and, of course, the ladies of the Beautification Committee. For those who have not already seen this transformation first hand...below are the before and after pictures. BEFORE
Page 4 of 8 AFTER DINE IN We had a great turnout at our "Grillin' and Chillin in the Backyard" event on June 6th and we thank our host couple Robin & Rick Duszynski for an amazing evening. Our menu was scrumptious and everyone had a good time. Our next Dine In will be this fall, October 17th and themed "A Northern Italian Dinner". Our menu consists of: Fresh Antipasto, Fresh Tomato Soup with Pesto, Rack of Lamb with Mustard Crust and Pesto Rice Alla Milanese,stuffed Zucchini Liguria Style, Focaccia with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Spumoni, Almond Biscotti and Peach Bellini. Also served will be our choice of fine wines, Italian coffee and liqueurs. If you're interested in joining Dine In and joining us to enjoy this Fine Italian Menu, please contact Mary-Lou Fitch. Our season Finale will be a Holiday Celebration December 5th at the Fitch house with an array of great appetizers and Hot Hors d'oeuvres. Bon Appetite!!! ~Mary-Lou Fitch WELCOME NEW NEIGHBORS! John & Doreen Hollenbach 6 Red Sable Point Clark & Shelley Shepard
Page 5 of 8 3 Firefall Court Michael & Mandy Thompson 39 Hillock Woods Drive Tom & Liz Valery 59 Firefall Court HELP WITH FOSTERING LOST PETS As you've undoubtedly noticed by all the emails about pets, we are part of a community very dedicated to helping our furry friends. Thanks to all! There are times, however, when the person finding the lost pet is unable to keep the animal until the new owner is located. We are looking for volunteers in Grogan's Point who would be willing to be called upon to keep a lost pet while signs are posted, a veterinarian can determine if they are chipped and/or the owner to be located. At times, this may be on short notice, so a network of volunteers in the neighborhood is important in order to deal with this ongoing issue. If you are willing to help, please contact Tom Howard or Anthony Garcia to be added to the list. TONY'S POINT Hello Friends!!!! First, I hope that every dad had a great and stress free Father's Day weekend. Also, to all the recent Grads, congratulations!!! You have reached a major milestone in your life with many more to come. You have every opportunity to make your dreams and goals come true because you live in the greatest and most successful country this world has known. With a lot of hard work and dedication...and a little luck...your American Dream is very reachable. Good luck!!! Speaking of the American Dream...our Nation's birthday is just around the corner. As always, fireworks will be used to celebrate. Whereas your local law enforcement agrees with the deed restrictions in place in The Woodlands regarding the prohibition of fireworks, this restriction is not enforceable by law enforcement. Excessive noise caused by firework use will be handled on an individual basis. Please call Montgomery County dispatch at 936-760- 5800 to report a noise complaint. Extra law enforcement will be on patrol within Grogan's Point throughout the holiday weekend. One item to report: A resident reported an attempted break-in in the 200 Block of Starlight Place. The driveway
Page 6 of 8 gate and access control panel were tampered with and damaged. No actual residential and/or vehicular burglary occurred and no items were taken from the property. Prior to leaving the property, the resident did observe a suspicious red truck with two males in the area, but did not report it to law enforcement at that time. Please, if you see anything suspicious (including this red pickup truck with yellow grill/front bumper), please call Montgomery County dispatch at 936-760-5800. If you see a crime in progress, or a situation that could lead to immediate serious bodily injury or death, please call 9-1-1 for law enforcement assistance. ***It is that time again. For any new residents and/or residents who pay their Security Program dues twice a year, the July-December program dues ($150) are now due. Neighbors who did not sign up for January through June are invited to pay the prorated amount of $150 for membership through the remainder of 2015. Please contact Mary Campbell for an e-mailed invoice or visit the Grogan's Point website to pay your dues online. Within the next month or so, I will mail out individual invoices to the appropriate residents. If you are aware of any residents who would like to join, please contact me with the information. Please be advised that any overpayments of dues will not extend your membership into the 2016 calendar year. The excess funds will be used for additional patrol hours and the purchase of speed notification signs. This policy is directly related to tax reporting requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. As always, any questions/concerns regarding the GPRA's Security Program should be directed to Mary and Rex "Ironman" Campbell or you may contact me directly at tmadison36@hotmail.com. Until next time...stay Safe!!!! ~Deputy Tony Madison REAL ESTATE UPDATE I am asked several times a day, How is the market? Here are a few statistics for The Woodlands overall: AVERAGE SOLD PRICE May 2015: $481,367 (225 closed sales) May 2014: $464,795 (273 closed sales) May 2013: $420,169 (307 closed sales) MEDIAN SOLD PRICE May 2015: $400,000 May 2014: $356,000 May 2013: $305,000
Page 7 of 8 DAYS ON MARKET FOR SOLD PROPERTIES May 2015: 42 May 2014: 31 May 2013: 31 LISTING INVENTORY AS OF JUNE 3, 2015 Total active listings in all price ranges: 854 Months' supply of inventory: 4.3 Price range: $159,900 to $15,000,000 Average list price: $833,199 Median list price: $575,000 Average days on market: 87 WHAT ABOUT OUR GROGAN S POINT NEIGHBORHOOD? 2014 31 homes sold and closed Sale prices ranged from $475,000 up to $2,2025,000 Dollars per square foot ranged from $102.54 to $286.15 Average days on market: 73 2015 18 homes sold and closed year-to-date Sales prices ranged from $460,000 to $5,235,000 Dollars per square foot ranged from $125.88 up to $433.94. Average days on market: 77 There are 17 homes available ranging from $555,000 up to $2,995,000. Overall, the market for 2015 is on track to match 2014 and the numbers look similar. We are hoping for a robust second half of 2015. If you are thinking of selling your home or buying another home, please call on me for market details or advice on how to update your home to be sold or just to enjoy. Stay cool and have a safe summer! ~Cheryle Sanderson CONTACT US Please see the CONTACT US page of the Grogan's Point website. Questions about this newsletter can be directed to Angela Caveney at angif@umich.edu unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
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