Castle Hills Corner
JANUARY 2024 ISSUE
Presented by Renee Mears Realtors
We provide this Newsletter as a way to bring information and highlights to the Castle Hills Community. We hope you enjoy it and if you have any questions please lets us know. - Renee Mears
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The Castle Hills Corner is a community newsletter geared towards the everyday happenings of our awesome community - Castle Hills!
In This Issue:
As The Turret Turns
"What's Happening in and around Castle Hills"
It is a busy month for Castle Hills especially around the village shops. Below are some of the months activities.
Did You Know?
New Year's Resolutions likely started in the Springtime.
This symobolized a new beginning and was paired with the Babylonian Akitu Festival. Citizens would make promises to the gods for the new year and use this as a moment to return borrowed tools, supplies and equipment.
What is the most unique New Year's Resolution you have ever heard of or had?
Castle Hills Market - New Hours
Community Garden Applications are now Available
Please email a request for an application to communitycenter@castlehills.org
Hard copies will be available at the Queen Margaret Community Center. The deadline for application submissions is January 15th, 2024. The completed application and waiver page must be returned along with a $30 adopt-a-plot fee. Plot sizes will depend on how many applications are received. There are 16 garden plots that measure 4ft by 16ft that can be divided into smaller 4ft by 8ft plots, making 32 plots available. If you have any questions, you can contact the community center at 972-899-7500
Join the Castle Hills Event Committee - As the development of residential homes comes to an end, we are looking for more hands-on
involvement from Castle Hills residents in the planning and execution of community events.
Stay tuned for details on how to apply
REMINDER - Exterior Holiday Decor needs to be removed by January 15th
Clubhouse Update & Membership Information
We are excited to announce the expansion and renovation of the Clubhouse and the improvements to the back of the Club. This project has been in the works to align with our recent growth in membership over the past few years. This $4M investment in your Club, continues to reflect our ownership's commitment to The Lakes at Castle Hills. We will inform you of the construction process through emails, website, and other social media formats. The project has a target completion date for the end of April 2024.
Coming Soon to the Village Shops
Dino Kidz is a children's indoor playground designed for the excitement of our young visitors. Kids can celebrate with the ultimate birthday party, or develop their fine and gross motor skills through play, unique classes, and using their imagination in a safe, clean environment. (10 months - 7 years).
REAL ESTATE CORNER
Rates are Dropping - STILL!!
Mortgage rates are dropping like a ski slope - as of this publication they are at 6.77% on average.
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The Castle's Calendar
FUN & FEAST
"Don't Be Kissing The Hare's Foot"
Be sure to send us your favorite Recipe and we will post it here
Plate up this delicious one-pot of sausage, kale and gnocchi in just 20 minutes, with just five minutes prep. Midweek suppers never got so easy – or tasty!
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 pork sausages
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp fennel seeds (optional)
- 500g fresh gnocchi
- 500ml chicken stock (fresh if you can get it)
- 100g chopped kale
- 40g parmesan, finely grated
Directions:
- Heat the oil in a large high-sided frying pan over a medium heat. Squeeze the sausages straight from their skins into the pan, then use the back of a wooden spoon to break the meat up. Sprinkle in the chilli flakes and fennel seeds, if using, then fry until the sausagemeat is crisp around the edges. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon.
- Tip the gnocchi into the pan, fry for a minute or so, then pour in the chicken stock. Once bubbling, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 3 mins, then stir in the kale. Cook for 2 mins more or until the gnocchi is tender and the kale has wilted. Stir in the parmesan, then season with black pepper and scatter the crisp sausagemeat over the top.
Be Sure to send us your Delicious Fare
RIDDLE ME THIS
What runs all around a backyard, yet never moves?
Last Month's Riddle
This belongs to you, but everyone else uses it. What is it?
Answer: Your Name
January Garden Tips
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The month of January is a good time to plant bare root fruit. Think about your rich harvest if you consider putting in apples, berries, figs, pears, and pecans. Vegetables that can be planted include cabbage, kale, onion, leeks, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower and collards. There are several annuals that could have gone in during the fall but you can plant them now for spring blooms. Try pansies, violas, alyssum, stock, snapdragons, bluebonnets and dianthus.
Current Castles For Sale
Our Agents are always available to answer your Real Estate Needs
Castle Hills Market Stats
Final Update 1/5/2024
COMPARED TO LAST YEAR
* Not Intended to solicit homes currently listed
