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Welcome!
Thank you for visiting the Solera at Anthem Community Association website. We're glad you're here! SoleraNews.com is your home for all things Solera. Navigate the site using the menu buttons above and discover all the great things happening in our 55+ community.
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You'll find contact information for the Solera Board of Directors and our experienced team of FirstService Residential community managers in the navigation bar above.
Looking for something in particular? Enter text into the search bar at the bottom right of any page. You also may sign up for the Solera eBlast using the link at the bottom left to receive special email announcements.​
Board of Directors
Mike Goff - President
David DeOto - Vice President
John Miller - Treasurer
Bob Waskowitz - Secretary
Frank Nobel - Director
Ken Sawyer - Director
Susan Zinna - Director
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Board Meetings
The next Board of Directors meeting will be held
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 6:30 PM in the
Stardust ballroom of the Community Center.
This meeting will also be live streamed; virtual meeting information will be emailed out via the First Service Residential eBlast and posted at the Community Center.
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Solera Star sneak peek!
The March 2025 issue of Solera Star, the monthly publication of Solera at Anthem Community Association, is complete and soon will be delivered to your mailbox. But, you can get a sneak peek at the magazine right here on SoleraNews.com! Click the cover image and start reading great stories written by your neighbors.
Avoid Violations Letters
One of the primary benefits of living in an HOA is that there are guidelines for the maintenance and appearance of the properties within the community. When properties fall below the standards, violation letters are sent to the residents. Often, the resident is not aware of the requirement, or sometimes, they just haven’t got around to getting the work done.
Being aware of the standards and performing the necessary maintenance in a timely manner will alleviate the violation from being registered. For a handy brochure highlighting many of the common violations, click on the INFORMATION tab above, and then HELPFUL LINKS tab and the PDF for Helpful Information for Solera.
Here is the violation information for the month of February and should prompt you to get things done before they become a problem.
We sent 59 first notices and 7 second notices. As such, most of the violations sent were the most visually obvious as well as complaints that were followed up on.​
These were the top violation categories:
16 Landscaping-related items
10 Garage Door Maintenance
Spring Landscape Watering Restrictions
To learn more about how often and how long to water, and for other important landscape watering tips, visit the SNWA website.
Spring Into Smart Watering: Tips for the Season
Spring’s arrival in Southern Nevada means it’s time to help your landscape gear up for the warmer weather to come.
Just because you can water more this time of year, does not mean your landscape needs it. As temperatures increase and weather conditions allow, gradually increase your watering schedule—whether you use sprinklers for grass or drip irrigation for plants and trees. Grass can be watered up to three assigned days per week from March 1 through April 30, while plants and trees on drip need much less and should be watered no more than two days a week. Slowly ramping up your schedule will help your landscape thrive while avoiding unnecessary water use.
If you have grass, remember that sprinkler watering is prohibited on Sundays. Watering outside of your three assigned days in spring—or allowing water to spray or run off your property—can result in costly water waste fines. Find your assigned spring watering days at snwa.com.
Saving water and managing your monthly bills can be even easier if you follow these simple tips:
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Inspect your irrigation system and fix leaks promptly.
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Water grass for a recommended 12 minutes total on your assigned watering days [water three times for four minutes each].
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Don’t water on windy days.
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If it rains, turn off your irrigation system and let nature take care of it for you.
In addition, you can earn a cash incentive while you save water by upgrading your thirsty grass to a drip-irrigated landscape through the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s (SNWA) Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program (WSL).
As part of the WSL program, the SNWA’s Tree Enhancement Program pays new participants a bonus of $100 for every new tree installed (up to 100 percent canopy coverage).
By following the seasonal restrictions and upgrading your grass to drip-irrigated landscaping, you’ll play a vital role in protecting our community’s most precious resource.
Spring is the perfect time to make the switch! To apply for the WSL program and to get water-saving tips to help you maintain a healthy landscape, visit snwa.com.
SNWA Programs Help Combat Heat Islands
Climate experts predict that by mid-century Southern Nevada will experience more than 100 days a year with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. This is expected to increase urban heat island conditions where surfaces and structures like block walls, asphalt, sidewalks and buildings radiate heat that has been absorbed throughout the day. This causes overnight temperatures to remain high, allowing temperatures to climb faster each day.
While the urban heat island (UHI) effect is not unique to Southern Nevada, experts agree that shade from trees and plants is one of the most effective strategies to reduce its impact. Unfortunately, some existing tree species in our valley such as the Afghan pine, purple leaf plumb, and others will struggle to adapt to the extended heat conditions expected in the future.
As a result, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) launched a Tree Enhancement Program that offers $100 for every new, qualifying tree planted during a grass conversion project. The tree rebate is an additional incentive for property owners replacing grass landscapes under the SNWA’s Water Smart Landscapes Rebate Program (WSL).
Since 2023, more than 5,000 new trees have been planted through the program. Once mature, these new trees will add two million square feet of additional canopy coverage to our community.
The SNWA has also funded the installation of 1,000 new trees planted in underserved areas of the community in partnership with ImpactNV, a local non-profit dedicated to enhancing Southern Nevada’s long-term sustainability.
For more information about the WSL and Tree Enhancement programs, visit snwa.com.