Summerfield Scoops November 2025

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In this issue, you’ll find:

• Celebrating 40+ years at Summerfield
• New E-Bike Regulations
• Architectural Committee Vacancy
• Agreement Form for Use of Common Area
• Pool Closure
• Doggie’s Do Do’s and Don’ts
• Summerfield First Family Movie Night
• Meet Your Current HOA Board Members

Celebrating 40+ Years as Summerfield Resident

To kick off our Summerfield Scoops, we are proud to celebrate and honor our residents who have been part of this community for more than 40 years. Jerry and Karen Georgens have relished living in Summerfield for 49 and 41 years. Jerry was an original homeowner on Cedar Tree Way in 1974 and passed away in 2023. 

Karen arrived in 1984. Jerry was drawn to Summerfield’s unique, insular square-block design conducive to being neighborly. Upon retirement, he became Architectural Chair and then Special Projects Chair. He and Karen also were the Welcoming Committee for new homeowners to answer questions about our HOA guidelines.  Through these connections, they gained life-long friendships.

Summerfield in the early days was a wonderland (and still is) for children. They created their own entertainment outdoors. They spent long hours at the pool, caught tadpoles and crawdads in the creek, played games in the grassy areas, hiked the trails, and explored the vast open fields north of Espola to catch snakes and horned toads. 

The big event of the year was the 4th of July block party on Cedar Tree Way. The  street was legally blocked off for the entire day. A committee collected money to fund prizes, a keg of beer, ice and supplies. Barbeque grills lined the street and tables were set up for all the pot luck dishes. Children competed in hot wheels races, 3-legged races, balloon toss, and volleyball. It was Summerfield’s version of an old-fashioned fourth of July.

The Georgens have remained young at heart seeing generations of children grow up and even some return to raise their children in the best neighborhood in Poway!

As summer fades and the crisp air of fall settles in, we want to thank everyone for another wonderful pool season! The pool has been formally closed for the season as of Monday, October 27, 2025. During the off-season, we’ll be completing some much-needed maintenance and improvements to ensure everything is in top shape for next year. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming everyone back when the pool reopens in April 2026. Stay warm and enjoy the beautiful fall season!

Doggy Do-Do’s and Don’ts

Summerfield is not only a great neighborhood for families, but also for dogs. We ask all dog owners to please pick up after your dogs.  It is common courtesy and required by the Summerfield CC&Rs. Article VI, Section 8 of the Summerfield CC&Rs states: “Dog owners are required to immediately remove any deposits their dogs might place upon the Common Areas, private Lots, streets, or elsewhere in the Community…”

TIP:  doggie bags are located in 3 areas within the community for residents to use.

According to San Diego County Code section 62.669(a) and California Penal Code Section 597, dogs must be kept on leashes and the person holding the leash must be capable of controlling the dog while in public.

Poway contracts with the Humane Society for animal control, including lost and stray dogs and barking dog complaints.  The number is 760-888-2275. See this web page for more information: Animal-Services

For more information, see Pet Ownership Laws.

Thank you for keeping Summerfield safe and clean not just for us humans but for our canine friends too!

Summerfield First Family Movie Night

Our first Family Movie Night was a wonderful success! It was heartwarming to see kids, families, and friends come together to relax, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company. Thank you to everyone who joined us in a stronger and more connected community.

HOA Contact Info and Current Board Members

SUMMERFIELD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 28143, San Diego, CA 92198
summerfieldpoway@gmail.com
https://summerfieldpoway.com

For more information go to the HOA Board page.

	Michael Spring, President Michael and his family moved into Summerfield in 2015. He has served on the HOA board as treasurer since 2019. Michael works for a 1031 Exchange company. He is married with two children and in his spare time enjoys traveling, camping, and spending countless hours watching his kids play basketball.
	Denise Shields, VP/Architectural Committee Chair                                               Denise and her husband moved to Summerfield in April 2019. Denise has served as the Architectural Chair/VP of the HOA board since February 2022.  She has worked in the Real Estate business for over 35 years. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, entertaining with friends and family, gardening, and all things purple.  Send inquiries to:  summerfieldpoway@gmail.com
	Maria Stein, Treasurer Maria and her husband relocated from the Bay Area to Summerfield in August 2015.  Maria works as an HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist for a printing company.  She is married with 4 grown children and her interests are party planning, crafting, decorating, traveling and (especially) shopping.
	Anna Finnerty,  Secretary Anna and her spouse moved to the welcoming community of Summerfield in 2021. She is happily married and loves spending time with their energetic one-year-old. By day, Anna serves as the Director of a TK–6 school, and outside of work she enjoys staying active, whether it’s hiking, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends. She also loves learning new things and recently discovered a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu!
	Donny Phonea, Special Projects Donny has lived in Summerfield since 2019.  He works in the finance sector as a regulator. He is married with two kids. During his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and golfing. He also enjoys traveling, playing rock music, and going to wineries.