Events & Activities
There is a lot happening around our little lake – mostly in the spring and summer during prime usage. There's work to be done to keep the lake beautiful but also fun to be had. Stick around; we're sure that you'll find something that's right for you!
Recent Twin Lakes Events
Meeting of the Members
May 3, 2025
We enjoyed a delicious brunch as we met for our annual meeting, and then cleaned up the outlet on the northeast side of Twin Lakes. This year we voted in a new board President and Vice President. Details will be available in the upcoming newsletter: Docs.
Holiday Cookie Exchange
Dec 19, 2024
The Mansfields got us into the holiday spirit with a delicious cookie bake & swap! Participants baked 3 doz of their festive treats and then swapped 2 doz with their neighbors. Yum!
Friendsgiving
Nov 28, 2024
Many thanks to the Mansfields for hosting a CHLA Friendsgiving. They opened their home to those alone on Thanksgiving or who didn't want to cook a big meal. I hope that you went because Kellie's a great cook!
Ice Cream Social
Sep 1, 2024
Many thanks to the Mansfields for hosting this year's end-of-summer ice cream social. We had a blast on their deck with nachos, sundaes, homemade crème brûlée, and to-die-for Wanpen-special crab rangoon! Great food and even better company!
Summer Solstice Celebration
Jun 20, 2024
Kellie and James Mansfield helped us kick off the official start of summer with a solstice-themed potluck, complete with such treats and snacks as moon pies, milky way bars, crescent cookies, and other heavenly goodies!
Fish Survey Subcommittee
Mar 16, 2024
The Subcommittee met at Espresso Royale as a follow up to an initial discussion on the Aquatic Control survey findings in late Jan. A key attendee of this discussion was neighbor TJ Benson of the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS). Benson shared the survey findings with INHS colleague Joe Parkos, a fish ecologist & conservationist, and they passed along several recommendations. Notes available under Docs.
Fish Survey by Aquatic Control
Oct 25, 2023
Aquatic Control came to perform a Fisheries Analysis Survey of our lake. First they collected water samples and data for our water quality analysis. Afterward dissolved oxygen levels and water temperatures were collected, and their fisheries biologists conducted an electrofishing survey around the shoreline or shallow areas of the lake. Captured fish were identified, weighed, measured, and released back into the lake. We should receive the final report in Jan. 2024.
Shoreline Stone Delivery
Sep 1, 2023
The crew with local businessman Danny Chupp were here to spruce up a number of our shorelines with tons of white limestone rock!
What to Expect Around the Year
Spring
Spring
Spring
Events: Annual Meeting of the Members & Canadian Geese Egg Oiling
In spring we are busy making the lake and shoreline ready for the new season! Our lake treatment specialists, Jim Long and Mike Mrozik, will start early with algae and aquatic weed control. Be on the lookout for "lake restriction" notifications, such as no swimming or caution for pets.
Summer
Spring
Spring
Events: Summer Solstice Celebration & Annual Lake Assessment Dues
Summer is prime lake usage, so bring out your kayaks, paddle boats, and canoes – and don't forget those life jackets! Our lake specialists will continue treating for algae and aquatic weeds, so be sure to check for for "lake restriction" notifications before enjoying the lake that day!
Autumn
Autumn
Autumn
Events: Ice Cream Social
Summer is coming to the close, but that doesn't mean that the lake can't still be enjoyed with a sweater! Help us say goodbye to summer and hello to fall with our annual ice cream social. Yum!
Winter
Autumn
Autumn
Events: Ladies of the Lake Bookclub
Just because it's winter doesn't mean that we're done with the lake! During a hard freeze, there's skating and hockey – just be sure that it's frozen solid! When it's not, join the Ladies for some tea and a nice book.
2025 – 2026 Annual Lake Assessment
Annual Dues
Dues are assessed per lot (not per owner), so any unpaid dues transfer with the property upon sale. Real estate transactions (including sales and refinancing) require a clearance letter from both the Cherry Hills Lake Association and the Cherry Hills’ Homeowners Association. CHLA reserves the right to pursue legal action to collect delinquent dues.
– The annual assessment for our properties is $200 and due on or before June 1.
– After June 1, the amount due increases to $225 ($25 late fee).
By-Mail Payment
For traditional (check) payment, please make checks payable to Cherry Hills Lake Association and mail to the CHLA Treasurer. If you include your email address in the "Memo" portion of the check, they will email you when they process your payment. Your canceled check (available from your bank) will serve as your receipt of payment.
Online Payment
Like last year, in addition to paying by check, you are also able to pay online via the CHLA website. Note that there is a processing surcharge of $6.30 automatically applied to online payments. As part of the online payment process, a receipt will be emailed to you upon completion. Please include your property address in the "Notes" portion of the payment portal only if it is different from your credit card billing address.