Eagle Nest Blog

Eagle Nest residents did not disappoint for this year's Holiday Lights Decorating Contest. The winners this year were Tom and Cindy Corbett, 8520 Warbler Way. They won several years ago, but they have added to their display. In second place was Jennifer Pinegar, 7814 Nightingale Ct.0, and third place was the home of Rhonda Heinz, 8015 Bittern Lane. These winners all received gift cards. Honorable Mention shoutouts go to last year's winners, Michael and Elizabeth Jones, 7901 Tanager Lane; Troy Gabbard, 7935 Tanager Lane; and the houses on Osprey Circle. which had a number of lighted displays. The judges also loved the flamingos at the corner of Tern Court and Teel Way! Thank you to all the Eagle Nest residents who helped brighten up the season! Submitted by Alice Miley, Social Committee

The holiday season has arrived in Eagle Nest with two wonderful neighborhood traditions. First, our annual Cookies with Santa party will be Sunday, Dec. 15, from 3-4 p.m . in the Clubhouse. In addition to decorating yummy cookies, new activities and fun games led by neighborhood resident  Christique Wellington will join the fun time with the visit from Santa. Don't stand in line at the mall to pay for a picture with Santa; it's much less stressful and free at our own Clubhouse. Grandparents, feel free to bring your special kids, too! Don't miss the fun! Also, our annual Holiday Decorating Contest in Eagle Nest will be judged on Monday, Dec. 16 , so have all your lights and other decorations out by 6 p.m. The top three winners will receive gift cards in appreciation for your efforts. Your holiday lights surely help brighten up the gray days of December and make our neighborhood warmer and inviting. Submitted by Alice Miley

You might have noticed something a little different about your favorite neighborhood blog -- a new look! It's been nearly a decade since the web-based version of the Eagle Eye went live, so with the new year coming up we figured it was a good time to freshen things up.  Don't worry, nothing was removed; all the same information is still there. It's just organized differently. In fact, we added several new links on the right of the homepage to help you stay connected.  And we hope to incorporate more neighborhood photos, so feel free to email them to scottthien@comcast.net and we'll try to get them posted. We hope you like the new look. Keep those page views coming (nearly 130,000 since 2011 -- a huge saving in stamps and paper costs!). As always, the Eagle Nest Board welcomes your comments, concerns and suggestions. Have a great rest holiday season! The Eagle Nest Board  

Fellow residents, The Pool will be open today from 4 to 8 p.m. We had planned to be open Tuesday and Thursday, but unfortunately we got rained out. Watch the blog and Facebook for updates about next week! As previously posted on your favorite neighborhood blog, the Pool is open during regular weekend hours. Click here for more info . The Eagle Nest Board

Fellow residents, Kids getting on your nerves after school? Take them to the Pool to burn off some of that energy. The Pool is open two days this week -- 4 to 8 p.m. today and Thursday. We're hoping to be open two weekdays next week, weather and staff availability permitting. Watch the blog and Facebook for updates! As previously posted on your favorite neighborhood blog, the Pool is open during regular weekend hours. Click here for more info . The Eagle Nest Board

Dear Eagle Nest residents, Now that summer is winding down and school is back in session, our Pool facility has seen a significant decrease in usage during weekdays. Most days our lifeguard staff (three staffers daily) would only see one or two patrons during the entire nine-hour shift. The Board simply can’t justify spending money on salaries for unused services like that. As a result, and in keeping with past practice, effective immediately the Pool will only be open weekends and closed weekdays through Labor Day. Weekend hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, with the first and last half hours of those days reserved for adult swim. At present, the Pool is scheduled for closure for the season at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day). We realize this may be an inconvenience for some residents, but the Board needs to be good stewards of our financial resources for the benefit of all. If we encounter an unusually hot weather streak and guards are av...

Looking for lunch ideas? Come down to the Eagle Nest Annual Party at the Clubhouse, starting at 1 p.m. We’ll have free fried chicken, hot dogs, lemonade for the kids, beer for the adults, and the usual spectacular array of donated potluck salads, dips, desserts and more. Whether you’re a first-timer or a long-timer, everyone is welcome (and please bring something to fill out the menu). Our Pool staff will coordinate pool games for the kids from 2 to 2:30 p.m., so don’t forget your suit and towel (and Pool passes!) This years-running tradition is always well attended (did we mention free lunch!), so get there early and stay late. This is a great opportunity to meet new neighbors, reconnect with longtime residents and chat with Board members. The weather is great today, so come celebrate all the goodness that is Eagle Nest! The Eagle Nest Board