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 This history of the neighborhood plays a vital part in the identity of its residents. If you have lived in the neighborhood for many years, the neighborhood history is a heartfelt reminder of days gone by.
If you have just come to call the neighborhood home, it is a way to learn more about the new community you have joined. We would love nothing more than to be able to share the history of the Villages with all who reside there. If you are interested in writing a brief history of the neighborhood to share with the community, please contact us! |
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Villages Homeowners Association Welcome
WELCOME TO OUR VHOA COMMUNITY!
Our history is interesting. Originally, around 1970, the property was envisioned to be a totally integrated community of offices, shops, parks and recreational areas, a hotel and apartments and homes (the original community layout can be viewed at our VHOA office). The developer commissioned an AIA-honored architect, Bruce Goff, to produce plans for approximately 20 unique building projects, to generate interest and attract new property buyers. Some lots were purchased for residential development, others were purchased simply for member-access to the lake and pool. The project slowed for a while and in 1978, our original name, Lake Village, was changed and a renewed community interest began with the opening of a new Activity Center in 1981. In 1991, the VHOA became responsible for much of the residential portion of The Villages west of the resort complex. In 2000, SilverLeaf Resorts upgraded the resort complex and marina properties.
Today, the VHOA operates with a community-elected board of directors who strive to be responsive to the homeowner’s interests and the long-term interests of the properties while maintaining our community within the VHOA Restrictive Covenants. Our primary expenses are security services, office operations, and the regular maintenance of our roads.
We are close to Tyler’s social activities, performing arts, malls, shops, airport, businesses, medical services, and religious organizations, but what is so unique about our community, and different from ‘living in town’?
Some residents view the area as living in a residential State Park. Much of our property is located in a forest. There is ample opportunity to really enjoy nature with its abundant species of flowers and plants, birds (including eagles, hoot owls and pileated woodpeckers), and animals like squirrels and raccoons (and feeding the ducks at the marina). Many residents sit on their porches or decks and enjoy wonderful moments of quietude and good neighbors. And you will see that many of our nature-lover residents take morning and late afternoon walks and ride bicycles. Some residents have built lakefront properties and enjoy their ‘at-home’ sunsets and water sports.
We maintain our waterfront North Beach Family park, that has a boat launch, water access, swings, a kid’s activity area, picnic tables and BBQ smoker-cookers. Many residents come there to enjoy the July 4th fireworks displays. As a VHOA member, you have access to the SilverLeaf Resort facilities, including an indoor water park, two swimming pools, tennis courts, exercise spa, private party courtyard, billiards, ping-pong, miniature golf, kid’s play castle, baseball, volleyball, shuffleboard, archery, a café and patio, family oriented movie house, horseback rides, and games like bingo, egg-toss, etc.. The marina provides paddle boats, fish bait and supplies, boat ramp access, a members-only covered fishing well, and a fish-cleaning station.
We have 24-7 security personnel who patrol our community every day and night, and who will respond to emergencies, excessive noise, unattended fires, and other calls regarding the safety and well-being of our residents. If you are going on a trip, or will be absent for a while, be sure to call the security office and they will take extra efforts to keep a watchful eye on your property. Call them anytime at 903-561-1153.
Our community is served by the Noonday Volunteer Fire Department (dial 911).
We have a great environment, and the VHOA responsibly applies your deeded Restrictive Covenants to maintain the quality of our neighborhoods and our property investments.
We hope this information is useful to you and if you have any questions, please call the VHOA office.
The Villages Homeowners Association
18271 Singingwood Ln., Flint, TX 75762 (903) 534-9060
www.villagesneighbors.com
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