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BEAR PRINTS • NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Can you believe it's November already? The month of October truly flew by, culminating in a wonderful gathering for our 2022 Homeowners Weekend. Thank you all so much for joining us and making this year's get-together the best to date! Read on for a full recap of the weekend's memories and meetings as we look ahead to Thanksgiving's festivities in this week's Bear Prints.

2022 Homeowners Weekend Recap

We had such an amazing time gathering the Bear Lake Reserve family for our 2022 HOA Weekend. From a lovely meal at the mountaintop to a spooky golf tournament, click here to check out the highlights and some of your best pictures from this memorable weekend on the mountain.

Recap of Club & HOA Meetings

In addition to the great fun we had as a Bear Lake Reserve family, we covered a lot of important and exciting topics in our HOA meetings. In case you missed it, click here to view the notes and Zoom recordings from each meeting.


The Mountain Lodge meeting notes will be sent separately in the coming days to our recently updated condo owners mailing list. If you're unsure if your email address is on the list or want to add another one, email our Communications Manager, Jared, at jmccormack@tembohg.com.


Stay tuned for next week's Bear Prints, which will include the full results and feedback from our 2022 Homeowners Survey.

Halloween FUN Pickleball Tournament Results

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Our BLR Halloween FUN Pickleball Tournament was held in drizzly and damp conditions, but 12 diehard players took part and had a wonderful time despite the gloomy weather. Here are our winners in each of the 3 divisions:

Overlook Division
1st Place: Anne Smith
2nd Place (tie): Tom Pace and Brock Kehoe
Ed Hess also played in this division

Mountain Division
1st Place: Russ Bigelow
2nd Place: Kristin Heath
Sierra Kehoe and Debbie Adams also played in this division

Lake (Couples) Division
1st Place: Steve Doerr
2nd Place: Dan Marks
Jennifer Doerr and Marie Marks also played in this division

Our Thanksgiving FUN Pickleball Tournament will be held Sunday, November 27 from 1-3pm. Start practicing now; we'll see you on the courts!

Western Carolina vs Wofford: November 5th

After a Halloween weekend bye, the Cats return to action this Saturday, November 5th to take on Wofford. Join us as we tailgate, enjoy the Homecoming festivities, and cheer on the Cats to get back in the win column. To secure tickets and save your seat on our free shuttle, email hannah@bearlakereserve.com.


Go Cats!

WNC Pottery Festival: November 5th

Join us and our surrounding community at Bridge Park in Sylva on November 5th for the annual Western North Carolina Pottery Festival. Named one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast during the month of November, this festival showcases the skill and creations of more than 40 master potters from 13 states. With a variety of live demonstrations and beautiful pieces available for purchase, this artful gathering is sure to leave you in awe. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Shook Cove Road Clean Up: November 12th

Join us on November 12th as we clean up the mountains we all call home. We will be picking up garbage and debris from the side of Shook Cove Road, and all necessary supplies will be provided. Click here to RSVP on Simpletix, and be sure to dress in bright colors as we will be out on an active road. We hope to see you there!

Thanksgiving Weekend: November 24th - 27th

Join us this Thanksgiving Weekend for a holiday feast and activities for the whole family. We'll be hosting a dinner buffet at the Lake Club on Thanksgiving Day as well as a Fall Festival, Game Night, Pickleball Tournament, and more. Head to our calendar or click the image above to view the full list of events. 

Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

The Lake Club's Thanksgiving Dinner Menu is here! Join us on Turkey Day for an elevated taste of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Email tad@bearlakereserve.com to make your reservations.

Homeowners Luncheon: November 25th

Join us for our next monthly Homeowners Luncheon on November 25th at the Lake Club. We'll be discussing your feedback from our 2022 Homeowners Survey in addition to our monthly community updates. If you can't be there in person, be sure to join us on Zoom (link to be posted that week).

Food Donations for Fairview School

As the season of giving approaches, our friends at Fairview School in Sylva would greatly appreciate our help filling their pantry. They are currently in need of food donations, which will be sent home with kids in need to help keep them nourished during the upcoming holidays and long weekends. Community members interested in donating may drop off items at the Lake Club and Greeter's Cottage through next Thursday so that Hannah can make a delivery on Friday. Below is a list of food and items they are seeking if you're unsure what to give:

Canned Ravioli
Canned Spaghetti O’s
Vienna Sausages
Canned Soup
Canned Beans
Cups of Ramen
Individual Snacks
Squeezable Apple Sauce
Cups of Fruit
Mac n Cheese Cups
Breakfast Bars
Cereal Bars
Crackers or Chips
Resealable Bags

If you aren't currently in the area and would still like to donate money to the cause, please reach out to Hannah (hannah@bearlakereserve.com) and she will pick up some items on your behalf. We're looking forward to making a big difference in our local community as Thanksgiving and the holiday season draw near!

2022 Activities & Events Survey

We greatly appreciate the the feedback we received on our 2022 Homeowners Survey, and would love to hear your thoughts about this year's activities. Click here to voice your opinions on our 2022 activities and events programming.

Homeowners Comment Box

Do you have a question, comment, or concern about Bear Lake Reserve that needs to be addressed? Click here to let us know what's on your mind so that our team may respond accordingly.

Weddings and Events at Castle Ladyhawke

 We have weddings scheduled for today, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday with numerous guests expected to stay in our community throughout the weekPlease be aware of increased traffic throughout the property and, if you cross paths, give our visitors a warm Bear Lake welcome! 


As this busy wedding season continues, private events are taking place at Castle Ladyhawke nearly every day. If you would like to tour the Castle, we kindly ask that you schedule an appointment in advance by emailing info@castleladyhawke.com. Interested in hosting a wedding or private event of your own? Contact Mason at the above email address or 833-522-7853.

Real Estate

 To add your home to the rental program, contact our Lodging Director, Cindy Flagler 

Thinking about listing your home or touring real estate this weekend?

Please contact our agent on call, Brody Scarborough, at (828) 850-5289.

 Featured Real Estate Listing of the Week –  44 Purple Top Drive

$924,900

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Welcome to 44 Purple Top Drive. This pristine custom home  located in Bear Lake Reserve is being sold fully furnished is. Exterior features included a fenced in yard, new professional landscaping, and a long range western view for beautiful sunsets and a view over hole 8 and 9 on the Jack Nicklaus golf course. As you step inside, you will find large cathedral ceilings with main level living and a bedroom and full bath along with a loft upstairs. Home also includes a 2 car garage, full house generator, remote blinds and much more for luxury living.  This one is a must see!

BLR Realty, LLC

   

Fall Promo Codes

Be sure to use your exclusive Homeowner Promo Codes to save on a variety of weekly activities this fall. 

Bear Lake Reserve Text Message Alerts

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Stay up to date quicker and easier than ever before with text message alerts from our team via Community. To join our Owner's list, scan the QR code above or click the following link from your phone: https://my.community.com/bearlakereserve?t=Add%20me%20to%20the%20owners%20list! Your text messaging app will be prepopulated with the message "Add me to the owner's list!". Just hit send and we'll add you to the list. 

Bear Lake Reserve HOA Contact Details

Emergencies, Water Issues, Trash, Landscaping, Bears, Other Questions

Call - 828-293-3455 X2

 

Homeowners Dues/Fees Questions

Call - 828-293-3455 X2

 

ARB Submissions

Call - 828-293-3455 X2

 

Legal or Complaint

Call - 828-293-3455 X2

On The Horizon

Thanksgiving Day: November 24th


Christmas Day: December 25th


New Year's Eve & Day: December 31st - January 1st

   

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