Fox Point Update: May 2025 Edition
- On April 30, 2025
President’s Letter
By Jeana Garms | Email
As promised, April was a busy month. One more big thank you to Kate Feit and the planning committee for this year’s Easter Egg Hunt. The weather was gorgeous and it was fantastic to see so many children enjoying the new playground equipment (my own boys included).
The hard work of the Board members and supporting committees continues into May. Preparations are underway for opening the pool, a number of events are well into planning for the coming months (be sure to check out the committee sign up if there is an event near and dear to your heart you are interested in running), and tennis and pickleball are back in action. It’s poised to be a great Summer!
Treasurer Report
By Susan Lunt| Email
Hello neighbors – Thank you for your attention to this year’s assessments. The Association is in a strong financial position and ready to commence and continue with budgeted projects across the neighborhood including several beautification and safety initiatives, as well as readying our assets for all of the summer activities at the pool and tennis courts.
Social Report
By Kate Feit | Email
Senior Car Parade – LAST CALL
Graduation is almost here and we still need someone to plan this great event to celebrate our Fox Point Seniors! Please note, this event will not happen without a committee chair from the community.
Sign up for the committee HERE.
Easter Egg Hunt Recap
We could not have lucked out more with the beautiful weather, thank you all for coming out. We had 129 children participating this year! A huge thank you to our Easter Egg Hunt Committee this year and all the ladies who helped stuff the (2587!) eggs: Sarah Giunchedi, Josette Day, Marlene Slager, Jacquie Rogers, Mary Beth Frommeyer and Taylor Shanfeld. And thank you to our Easter Bunny this year, Jon Giunchedi!
Fox Point Merch!
We are in the midst of organizing new Fox Point merchandise this year. Please keep an eye out for an email from social and the Instagram page once the order forms go live. We will be organizing a Yeti order and apparel.
2025 Event Committee Sign-up
Sign-ups are now available for the 2025 Social Event Committees.
In order for the continuation of the events we have come to expect in the Fox Point community, we need volunteers to take part in committees responsible for planning and executing each event. More information and committee signups are available HERE.
2025 activities in need of planning committees:
- Senior Car Parade
- Summer Movie Nights
- Fox Point Golf Outing
- Santa Visits
- 2026 Card Party – we need one more volunteer here
Not on the Fox Point Social distribution? Email social@foxpoint.org to opt in.
Civics Report
By Lisa Brooks | Email
Congrats to our FP Candidates:
Congratulations to all our Fox Point neighbors who were recently elected to serve the Barrington community! They are:
School Board: Sandra Ficke-Bradford
Library Board: Rachel Forsyth-Tuerck
Village Board
Mike Moran: Village President
Jim Dillon: Village Clerk
Thank you for your time, your service, and your vision. We appreciate your commitment to keeping the Barrington area a wonderful place to live!
Neighborhood Garage Sale:
Spring Cleaning? Remodeling? Kids outgrown their toys and clothes? Or maybe they would like to earn some spending money!
Save the Date for the Fox Point Neighborhood Garage Sale!
Saturday, June 21st from 9:00 – 3:00. Registration will open soon on the FP website, and through email and Instagram.
Common Grounds Report
By Jason Ehlert | Email
Dear Residents,
We’re excited to share a few updates regarding our community’s common areas:
- Fence Project: Installation of new fencing on Lake Cook Road will begin on May 12th. Please be mindful of temporary work zones and equipment during this time.
- Cul-de-Sac Improvements: Proposals are currently being reviewed for improvements to the cul-de-sac islands. More details will be shared once the projects are approved.
- Resident Reminder: Please help us keep the common spaces clean by picking up after pets and properly disposing of trash.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our neighborhood beautiful!
Lake Report
By Steven Kipferl | Email
Last chance to retain your boat rack spot for 2025
Thank you to the many who have emailed already. To those who have not, please email lake@foxpoint.org your name and spot number and a brief description of your boat. Fees will be assessed and sent out via email later in the spring.
The lake has been stocked this month with 150 large mouth bass and 300 crappie. Fishing has been good so come down to the lake! Small spinner baits are working well and bass fishing has been active.
Carp removal will be conducted by the Lake County Health Department this spring as part of a multiyear carp mitigation project. Last year 4,800 lbs of carp were removed with an estimated 10,000 lbs remaining. Carp removal will provide data for the health department to further study carp populations in lake county. This project represents a substantial cost savings to the Association and up to a 65% cost savings vs budget.
Other spring wildlife control measures have been completed as well on the lake.
Ongoing water management continues this spring and summer. The lake committee is looking for volunteers on the water to run power for the small fountain in the south side pond and a few aerators on the point area. If you have an outlet near the water that can be used for aeration, please contact lake@foxpoint.org. The HOA is willing to work with homeowners on the cost to power the aeration possibly as well.
Lake committee meeting will be held again on the second Monday of the month via Google Meet.
Lake Committee Meeting
Monday, May 12 · 8–9 PM
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tbk-mwjf-tiz
Or dial: +1 515-207-6172 PIN: 806597359
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/tbk-mwjf-tiz?pin=7956190072397
Pool Report
By Criss Chang | Email
Pool season is finally here. Opening day, on May 24th is just weeks away. You will see more activity at the pool as the blue awnings go up and the pool gets filled. In the days before we open, on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, please login to your Omnify account and ensure your family information is up to date. Our pool safety and security is dependent on having Fox Point residents verified upon check in at the front desk.
Chicagoland Pool Management is still accepting a few more applications for lifeguard positions for this summer. The front desk positions are full though, but applications will be accepted. You can go to https://www.chicagoland-pmg.com/lifeguard-jobs to apply.
Omnify is the online service that we use to register Fox Point residents for access to our pool. Through this app, you can reserve an awning to host your party, pay for your guest attendees and sign up for swim lessons. All family household members and family members not in the household should be entered on your family profile. All attendees not listed on your Omnify profile can be charged to you as a fee paying guest. Guest fees are $5 per person, intended for friends residing outside of Fox Point, and will be billable to you by email. Please check your profile at foxpoint.getomnify.com.
Please read the pool rules and understand the conduct that is expected by residents and their guests. The rules and policies in place last year will carry forward to this year, which includes a 10-minute safety break each hour where the pool must be cleared for all swimmers, adults and children included. See the full list of rules here: Fox Point Pool Rules
Here’s another reminder on the swim activities we have programmed or are considering for the summer:
Fox Point Swim Team – ages 5-14
Swim Lessons – ages 3-6 OPEN – Go to foxpoint.getomnify.com to register
Water Polo Team
Master’s Swim – M/W/F – begins 5/28 from 6:00-7:30AM – this is open to all Fox Point residents
Awning Rentals – OPEN – Go to foxpoint.getomnify.com to make a reservation
*Water Exercise Class – under review
*Baby Pool Weekday mornings – under review
Tennis Report
By Taylor Shanfeld | Email
The tennis and pickleball courts are ready for play!
We are excited to have Barrington Area Tennis Association run our youth tennis lessons for the 3rd season. Sign up links are below. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays and you are welcome to sign up for one OR both days.
Mondays, Ages 11-14, 2-3pm, June 9-July 21 (no class 6/30) $100
Mondays, Ages 5-10, 3-4pm, June 9-July 21 (no class 6/30) $100
Wednesdays, Ages 11-14, 2-3pm, June 11-July 23 (no class 7/2) $100
Wednesdays, Ages 5-10, 3-4pm, June 11-July 23 (no class 7/2) $100
Pickleball
If you are interested in pickleball open play, please join the Fox Point Picklers group on the app TeamReach.
Instructions:
Enter code: DINKFP
If you would like to assist with planning tennis and/or pickleball events this summer, please contact tennis@foxpoint.org. Thanks!
