Recreational Updates
Swim at Your Own Risk Pool Information
The Aquatic Center Lap pool is a“ swim at your own risk” facility. This means that lifeguards are not on duty at any time. Since this is a fitness swimming facility, there are NO areas of the pool designated for leisure swimming. There should be no children in the pool unless they can lap swim. Residents are required to submit a $ 100 deposit( check or money order) at the FCCSA office for the pool card. The lap pool is heated and operates year-round. Private swimming lessons and pool parties are not allowed.
The Austin Park, Heritage Colony, and The Lakes pool operate as“ swim at your own risk” facilities also. Access to these pools requires a pool card and a signed liability form. A $ 10.00 fee( check or money order) will be charged for a pool card. The pools open April 1 and close October 31. Private swimming lessons and pool parties are not allowed.
First Colony Fall Fun Checklist
How many can you check off this season?
◦ Take a morning walk along a First Colony trail
◦ Decorate your porch or entryway for fall
◦ Visit a local farmers market
◦ Bake an apple, pumpkin or pecan treat
◦ Enjoy a picnic at a neighborhood park
◦ Attend a football game or fall community event
◦ Visit a pumpkin patch
◦ Plant colorful fall flowers
◦ Sip apple cider or a favorite seasonal drink
◦ Watch a beautiful fall sunset
◦ Have a family game or movie night
◦ Explore a park you haven’ t visited recently
◦ Make a comforting soup or chili
◦ Take a family photo outdoors
◦ Introduce yourself to a new neighbor
◦ Volunteer or perform an act of kindness
◦ Spend a screen-free evening outside
◦ Collect colorful leaves for a fall craft
◦ Read a book on the porch or patio
◦ Make one wonderful new fall memory
◦ Create a festive fall centerpiece
◦ Go on a neighborhood scavenger hunt
◦ Try a new seasonal recipe
◦ Roast marshmallows or make s’ mores
◦ Bring a fall treat to a friend or neighbor
◦ Enjoy breakfast or dinner outdoors
◦ Visit a local craft fair or fall festival
◦ Wear your favorite cozy fall outfit
◦ Carve or decorate a pumpkin
◦ Create a fall playlist for your home or car
◦ Take a scenic drive to enjoy the changing season
◦ Make caramel apples at home
◦ Start a gratitude journal
◦ Donate gently used coats or blankets
◦ Host a cozy backyard gathering with friends or neighbors
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