Email from Babcock Ranch Residential Association

Saturday, May 6, 2023

COMMUNITY NEWS

NPR Podcast Highlights Babcock Ranch Origin Story

Guy Raz Interviews Syd Kitson

Have you ever wondered where the idea for Babcock Ranch came from? What life experiences inspired the vision for our sustainable, solar-powered hometown? National Public Radio's Guy Raz explores the origin story with Syd Kitson in the latest episode of his popular podcast, How I Built This.

Use the link below to listen now.

Listen Now

Annual Meeting Q&As Now Available

We fielded many questions during the recent annual meeting of the Babcock Ranch Residential Association Board of Directors. Click the link below to view all of the Q&As from the meeting.

Read Q&As

Sustainability Video Series Continues

Many of the design features that make Babcock Ranch more resilient to seasonal storms, also contribute to our overall sustainability.

In this month's installment of the Sustainability Video Series, Babcock Ranch’s green-building and sustainable development advisor Dr. Jennifer Languell breaks down the components of our unique and award-winning approach to water management. Click below to watch.

Watch Video

Don't Miss Trash & Recycling Pickup

Reminder: Please place trash and recycling bins at curbside by 6:30 a.m. on the day of collection — or during the night before. Even if your bin is normally picked up at the same time each week, it may change to an earlier time without notice to accommodate road construction or paving.

Click below to view the current Ecologic pickup schedule.

Ecologic Schedule

BRRA is Hiring: Janitor/Porter

Looking for a position that's really close to home? The Babcock Ranch Residential Association has an opening for a full-time janitor/porter position that you may want to consider.

Please click the link below for position details. If you're interested in applying, please send an email to Operations Manager Marlo Nosal.

Email Marlo

Janitor/Porter Position

LANDSCAPING

Click below for detailed landscaping information for May. Please remember that these schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions.

Additional May services include:

Palm fertilization (throughout May)
Turf fertilization (week of May 8)
Weekly mow service

Trail's Edge & Parkside

Edgewater & Svc. Area 6

Notes from the Landscaper: Mowing Fenced-In Yards

Brightview Landscaping has recently received several calls from residents about missed backyards on mowing days.

Please keep in mind that crews sometimes mow unfenced yards first and then return later in the day to mow fenced yards. If you have a fenced-in yard and believe the mowing crew may have missed you, please wait until the end of the day to contact Brightview.

In addition, crews will not mow yards that contain pet waste. When they encounter that situation, they delay mowing until the next scheduled cutting. Please pick up pet droppings the night before mowing is scheduled on your street!

COMMUNITY PATROL

Community Patrol Always Available

The Babcock Ranch Community Patrol is available to assist residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Hours: On patrol and available 24/7
Phone: 239.652.8000
Office: 42911 Lake Babcock Dr.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

NEW! Midweek Newsletter Showcases Weekend Activities

WEEKEND PLANNER: Have you seen our new Lifestyle newsletter? It debuted on Thursday this past week and will appear in your email in-box every Wednesday from now on. Think of it as your weekend planning guide for events and activities right here in our community. We even include photos of our past events! We will continue to list events in our Saturday newsletter and on our Facebook page.

May Events & Activities

5/12: Prosecco at the Pier, 5 – 6 p.m. Friday, Cypress Lodge Innovation Tower. $8.
5/13: Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop & Crafts, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, Founder’s Square. Free and open to the public. Vendors: Contact us for information.
5/13: Mother’s Day Pampering, 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, May 13, Lake Timber Lodge. Details TBA.
5/19: Music Bingo, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, Cypress Lodge. $10.
5/27: Memorial Day Golf Cart Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, Founder’s Square. Free. Route details.

Friday Night Music

5/12: Sarah Hadeki Trio, 6 – 8 p.m., Founder's Square
5/19: Poelker Brothers Band, 6 – 8 p.m., Founder's Square
5/26: Simply-fi Band, 6 – 8 p.m., Founder's Square

Pop-up Happenings

Every Friday: Fresh Catch Fish Co., 9 a.m. – noon, Founder's Square.
Every Sunday: Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Founder's Square.
5/12: Mobile Bike Medic; 9 a.m. dropoff at Founder's Square. Details here.
5/13: Mother’s Day Pop-Up Shop & Crafts, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, Founder’s Square. Free and open to the public. Vendors: Contact us for information.

WellWay Events

5/31: National Senior Health & Fitness Day, 9 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, May 3, WellWayLee Health Building, 42880 Crescent Loop. RSVP required. Free.
5/17: Sport-Specific Training – Pickleball, 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 17. Join Exercise and Movement Specialist Alexie in a one-hour workout designed to help improve your pickleball game. Session will include drills for speed, agility, hand-eye coordination and stretches. RSVP to pmcmurrain@wellway.com. Free.
5/20: Backyard Bootcamp, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 20. Work out with Taylor in our "backyard" with a strength training and cardio workout to get your morning off to a great start. Backyard Bootcamp is open to all members and Babcock residents. Please bring a water bottle, towel, and exercise mat. RSVP to pmcmurrain@wellway.com. Free.
5/20: WellWay Open House, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20. Invite family and friends to WellWay-Babcock Ranch on Saturday, May 20, to learn more about WellWay's new health services and more. All are welcome to attend, enjoy a full day pass to work out, try a group fitness class, and tour the facility. No RSVP is required. Free.
5/31: National Senior Health & Fitness Day, 9 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, May 31. WellWay and Lee Health welcome our local seniors for education and fitness classes! Members and non-members are welcome to attend land and pool classes at WellWay. Aqua Aerobics (9 – 10 a.m.); Chair Yoga (11 a.m. – noon). Free.

Lee Health/Wellway Classes

5/11: Healthy Happy Hour: Cheers to Health & Happiness, 10 – 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11, Lake Timber Lodge. RSVP required. Free.
5/25: Debunking Common Exercise Myths, 10 – 11 a.m. Thursday May. 25, Lake Timber Lodge. RSVP required. Free.

Lee Health events will now be held at Lake Timber Lodge. WellWay events are at WellWayLee Health Building, 42880 Crescent Loop. For more information, please call 239.343.2333.

Lee Health/Wellway Event Details

Parks & Rec Membership Information

Memberships for the Babcock Ranch Parks and Recreation Department are now available - this includes membership to the Field House. Membership is open to the public, with deeply discounted rates for residents of Babcock Ranch.

To sign up, contact our Lifestyle team by email with the subject line, "Parks and Recreation Membership." Someone from our staff will assist you.

ISR Stresses Self-Rescue Techniques

SAFETY FIRST: Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) is coming to Babcock Ranch this summer. ISR goes beyond traditional swimming instruction by teaching children ISR self-rescue techniques designed to help them survive should they reach the water alone. For information and to sign up, click here.