July is here and we started it off with a bang with the Fourth of July (3rd) Celebrations. The BBQ was well attended along with the concert and fireworks show. With July in full swing, our team has been working hard to make this summer one to remember for our Members. We are looking forward to continuing the fun here at Encanterra and we are hoping to make this summer here the best it’s ever been. With that, here are some updates from around the Club:
Friendly Reminder
There is no overnight parking permitted at the Club. This includes both La Casa and The Algarve. Overnight parking at either Club will result in towing at the owner’s expense. For more information, click here.
Golf Maintenance
Transition may seem like it is off to a slow start this year, but we actually started the process 2-3 weeks later than we did in 2021. We also received over an inch of rain in early July last year which really encouraged the growth of the Bermuda grass. This is Alex’s second transition at Encanterra and his 15th throughout his career. The goal when he started in March 2021 was to improve conditions each year. We believe the maintenance team has done that by implementing practices that will benefit the golf course in the short term as well as the long term. Bermuda grass is the base that the ryegrass is overseeded into each fall and then that same Bermuda grass is then transitioned back in the summer to again create a base for the ryegrass in the fall. Typically, the better your overseed is, the tougher your summer transition will be.
Fertilizer applications and cultural practices are made to promote growth and tillering activity. We have completed several fertilizer applications, deep tine aerification in the fairways, tee aerification, greens aerification, topdressing, along with slicing and aerification in the fairways and rough.
The rule of thumb has been 100 – 125 days from ryegrass removal to overseed preparation to have Bermuda grass fully recover. Each year is different, and one year’s successes could be another year’s failures. In this industry, you must always be willing to adapt as the weather and its changes is the biggest factor. With this, there are always new ideas and products hitting the market that can improve and help our work. The Cactus and Pine Golf Course Superintendents Association is a strong group of grass growers and we all share our success and failures throughout the year as well as educating each other on how we can always improve.
Food & Beverage
New Menu at Solaz | Have you tried our new menu at Solaz? Come down to the pool and beat the heat with our exciting new drink specials as well as the new food items we have available for you! Click here to check out the menu.
Mobile Ordering System at Solaz | We have introduced our new mobile ordering system at Solaz! You are now able to place orders at Solaz and on the golf course through your phone for pick up or dining in poolside. Simply scan the QR Code on your chair at the pool, or click here, and follow the prompts on the site to complete your order.
Barrel Masters | Are you a Barrel Masters member? Even if you don’t drink wine all the time, being a Barrel Masters member is one of the best ways to have delicious wine at a discounted price at Encanterra. If you purchase a bottle of wine in the restaurant, you always get 40% off the price. You can also order wine through the Club for cost plus 30%. You will also have the opportunity to be part of our exclusive wine dinners and events.
For full details on Barrel Masters, including frequently asked questions and more, click here. Please note that when we refer to the $3 gratuity per bottle, that applies to when wine is pulled from your locker or is pre-purchased from the Club. The gratuity does not apply when you purchase wine at the time of dining from the restaurant’s wine list. The gratuity goes to the server, not the Club.
Reservations | With the increase of Members joining Encanterra, we are also seeing a lot more people joining us at Palma Kitchen + Tap. We highly encourage all Members to make reservations in advance so we can ensure a table for you and your party.
Tropic Like It’s Hot Spa Specials
Escape the summer heat with our refreshing Summer Specials! Cool down, sip on something fun, and enjoy these relaxing services.
Call us at 480.677.8070 for additional details and appointment availability. Don’t forget, if you’re an Encanterra Member, you receive a 15% discount off all services at Alvea Spa.
Upcoming Events
Did you notice the Lifestyle Calendar from August 2022 to May 2023 has been posted? Click here to check out the full lineup of events that the team has planned for the next 10 months! From Cardinals Football Games and Theater Trips to Jukebox Bingo and Coffee & Conversation, it’s all here. Each of these events will be posted to the Events section of MTL as well, but this list can always be accessed via the MTL News Section or under Helpful Links.
I’m sure many of you are taking short vacations this summer to get out of the heat, but for those of you sticking around who might need to cool off, we are here to make sure you have a cold drink or a cool towel to help you get through these scorching hot days! We hope to see you at the Club soon.
Thank you,
Trish Huff Club General Manager, Encanterra Country Club
BlueStar Resort & Golf
Encanterra Community Association
Dear Members,
We are pleased to welcome Michelle Werlinger, Assistant Community Manager, to the onsite Encanterra Team! Michelle and her family relocated to Queen Creek from Shakopee, Minnesota last November. Michelle spent the past seven years working in the multi-family property management industry, and she is very excited for the change of scenery. When Michelle isn’t spending time at Encanterra, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing volleyball, meeting new people, and relaxing in the pool. You may see Michelle driving around our community, as she will be assisting with architectural requests, compliance inspections, and landscape quality control. You can reach Michelle at mwerlinger@associatedasset.com. Please extend a warm Encanterra welcome to Michelle!
Landscape Update
Turf areas aerated, fertilized, and additional watering cycles added to encourage the growth of our summer Bermuda grass.
Our Acacia Renovation Project Phase One is complete! Designated areas of overgrown acacias were removed, new plants installed, and granite top dressed.
The annual palm tree trimming is complete. 104 palm trees were trimmed during this project. Thank you for your patience as this important annual project affecting our Main and Algarve entrances was completed.
220 trees throughout the community were trimmed during our Spring/Summer tree trimming project.
Our irrigation pump house main pump has been replaced. Additional work has been approved to the remaining two pumps and filters and will be completed as quickly as possible.
Sprinkler nozzle replacement is underway to allow for the most efficient and effective watering of all common areas.
Seasonal Rejuvenation Work – Red yucca stalks have been removed.
Reminder: Homeowners may submit maintenance requests via www.homeownerresources.com and via the AAM All Access App.
Completed Projects
Repairs
Various pole and bollard lights repaired
Elysian vehicle gate repaired
Escala Resort Collection – Drywells cleaned and repaired
Ischia Neighborhood – Drywells cleaned and repaired
Milan Neighborhood – Drywells cleaned and repaired; turf area subsidence repaired, awaiting landscape top dress.
Painting
Wrought iron vehicle entry gates were painted at the Neroli, Elysian, Algarve, Good Life Way, and Main Combs Road entrances
Four pedestrian gates were also painted
Replacements
Lighting – bulbs replaced and fixtures repaired on Encanterra Blvd., at the Main Entrance, Good Life Entrance, and at the Algarve Entrance
Ongoing Projects
Irrigation pump house repairs are ongoing and will be completed as quickly as possible.
Affordable Pest Control will be spraying for mosquitos twice a month through November. Please keep in mind, treatments will not prohibit or eradicate mosquitos entirely, so please take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your family.
Annual drywell inspections are ongoing for the community and will be completed as quickly as possible.
Upcoming
Three drywells will be installed in designated Giocare neighborhood common areas. The project is tentatively scheduled for mid-August.
Three French drains will be installed in designated Giocare neighborhood common areas to connect additional areas to the drywells once the drywells are installed.
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) we receive regarding the Encanterra community:
Question: Does the Association provide security to the community? No, the Association contracts with VSS Security to provide a presence patrol of the common areas throughout the community with amber beacon light, including common areas where homes are under construction. The Patrol assists the Association with documenting overnight street parking issues and coach lighting issues.
Please contact the City of Queen Creek Police Department for any suspicious activity, health, safety, or welfare concerns.
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-Emergency: (480) 358-3500
As always, thank you for your support and diligence in maintaining our beautiful community!
Angela Pate,CAAM®
Community Manager
Encanterra Community Association
Managed by AAM, LLC
Phone: 480.306.7743
FAX: 480.584.5011
602.647.3034 or 866.553.8290 (after hours emergency line) apate@associatedasset.com
