​Table of Contents

• Thank You Events!
• Welcome New Neighbors
• Secure Boats at Landings
• Men's Day 2022
• 4th of July Wrap-Up
• TL Merchandise
• Concert on the Lake
• Party Equipment for Rent
• Tennis and Pickleball Update
• Back to School/End of Summer Party
• 2nd Kindergarten Playdate
• Movie Night/Family Campout
• Youth Events
• COVID Update

Welcome New Neighbors

We have welcomed many new residents who were here just in time to enjoy the wonderful July 4th events!

James & Megan McKillen - 404 E. Lake Shore Drive

The McKillen Family is excited to have another son and daughter-in-law move here to join the Tower Lakes Family. James and Megan have lived in Lincoln Park for the past ten years and are moving here with their two children – James, who is almost two years old, and Charlie, who is one month old. They enjoy biking and admit they will miss the divvy bike program in the city. (Maybe they will start a biking rental program here!!). They are looking forward to suburban life with their family and more travel when the kids are older.

Katie Schullian- 503 E. Lake Shore Drive

Our new neighbor, Katie, has lived in many parts of the U.S. and has stories to share. She moved here recently from the island of Oahu. Katie is a retired Navy captain after 31 years and a graduate of the Naval Academy. She has lived in Virginia Beach, Newport, Rhode Island, Hawaii, San Diego and Monterey, and the Virginia/DC area. She moved here as she has family in the Chicago suburban area. Katie is a volleyball player and loves gardening, cooking, and baking – a perfect match for Tower Lakes! She is excited about meeting everyone here, so say hello when you see her.

Jerry & Edyta Szylke - 416 Oxford Road

Jerry & Edyta are working hard to renovate their new home on Oxford Road. They are moving here from Palatine and are originally from Poland. Jerry is in the construction business, and Edyta is a stay-at-home mom. Their daughter, Pola, is five years old and starting kindergarten at NBS in the fall. Pola says she loves dance nights at home, watching movies with her family, and bike riding. She has three older siblings who live elsewhere. The family is very excited about meeting other families in Tower Lakes. Look for them on the TL beach!!

Secure Boats at Landings

If you’re like the editors of this newsletter, you likely have seen the large number of emails of late mentioning items that are floating in the lakes: paddles, pool noodles, stand-up paddle boards, etc. As you wrap up your day after enjoying the many amenities of Tower Lakes, please take a moment or two to ensure that you have all of your belongings and that you secure your boat(s) at one of our 15(!) boat landings.

Thank you in advance!

Boat Landings 

• Between 718/728 Circle Dr 
• Between 216/218 Circle Dr. 
• Between 26709/621 Leon Dr. 
• North Lake Shore Park 
• Wagner Park - South of Rain Garden
• Between 503/613 E. Lake Shore Dr. 
• Between 709/813 E. Lake Shore Dr. 
• Between Gateway and Edward Ln. 
• Between 110/112 South Hills Dr. 
• Between 116/118 South Hills Dr. 
• Between 130/134 South Hills Dr. 
• Between 151/211 W. Lake Shore Dr. 
• Between 141/145 W. Lake Shore Dr. 
• Between 719/725 N. Lake Shore Dr. 
• 703 N. Lake Shore Dr.

4th of July Wrap-Up

THANK YOU from the Events Committee

The Events Committee would like to give a HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and event leads for helping to make this year’s Fourth of July a huge success! We truly cannot do this without your help.

We kicked off the weekend on Friday night with a “boot scootin’ boogie” Adult Social, with several people trying their hand on the mechanical bull. Festivities continued on Saturday with the fishing derby (see pictures and winners below), pony rides, basketball shootout, bingo, and the bags tournament. The evening concluded with music from Peter Quinn & Harry Reinhart. Sunday started with an animal show and a pie and donut eating contest, followed by beach events such as the sandcastle contest, tug-o-war, and kayak and canoe races. Sunday evening’s entertainment included the “Youth’ve Got Talent” competition and live music from some familiar faces, the Tower Lakes Jammers. Monday the 4^th kicked off with the annual Tower Lakes Parade and pancake breakfast and finished with the home run derby and volleyball tournament.

We had picture-perfect weather all weekend, and it was great to see so many familiar folks and plenty of new faces on the islands.

Last Chance for Tower Lakes Merchandise!

Last chance to grab some Tower Lakes Fourth of July merchandise. All orders will take up to 2-3 weeks, and embroidered items (hats) will take up to 4 weeks. All payments will be collected upon delivery.

The form will close at the end of August. If you have any questions, please reach out to Lilly Filippov at (847) 777-9757 or Kapalilly95@gmail.com to help with your order and plan for delivery.

TLIA Tennis and Pickleball

The nets are up, and the courts are available for play! Please remember the courts are for the use of TLIA members and their guests and are for tennis and pickleball playing only. No skates, bicycles, other vehicles, or toys such as soccer balls are permitted on the courts. Please follow the rules and regulations of TLIA when playing on the courts.

Reserved Court Times

Adult and youth tennis lessons finished at the end of July. It was a great season! 

Pickleball scheduled play on Tuesday and Wednesday nights has also ended. 

The scheduled reserved court times for the remainder of the summer are as follows: 

• Tuesday - Pickleball drop-in play starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday – Women drop-in tennis at 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday – Men drop-in tennis at 9:00 a.m.

We hope to see you on the courts!
Jeanne Mitchell and Christine Messerschmidt
Tennis Committee Co-chairs

Coronavirus Update

Please know that due to the COVID-19 Virus any TLIA-sponsored activities are subject to change. Check your email and www.tlia.org for updates.