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This Welcome Page includes items of current interest, such as dates for board meetings, letters from our President, and information on regularly scheduled events.
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This Welcome Page includes items of current interest, such as dates for board meetings, letters from our President, and information on regularly scheduled events.
Other public pages are:
CC&Rs, Rules, Bylaws and Legal Agreements -
Plants - A helpful list of plants that are recommended and information on trees that should not be planted.
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Updated 10/31/2024: Webmasters Karen Rainford, [email protected] and Lynn Potter, [email protected]
Dear Neighbors! 10/29/24
First off, I’d like to share with you the sad, but not unexpected news I just received from Mary Roche, that her husband John passed away today while she was visiting with him. John and Mary have been long-term residents here on the Ridge, and even though John moved to the Canyon Valley Memory Care facility just beyond our doorstep a few years ago, he was still very much a part of our neighborhood. Join me in mourning John’s passing and I hope you will take the time to share your condolences with Mary if you see her.
In addition, I’d like to share some of the news from last week’s October board meeting. One of the decisions that was made concerns our trash/recycling service. After doing our due diligence and comparing prices, services and wear and tear on our roads, it was decided to stay with our current service with Republic Services. They have now given us our own contact for the board, so if we have issues we now have someone to call who is responsible for us. Only the board will be allowed to make direct contact, so if you’re having problems, please let us know! We’re hopeful the problems of the past three years due to Covid will now be resolved and we can continue upwards and forwards. Make sure your contact information is included in your online account so you can be informed when there is a delay, either via text or email. We’ve found they will contact one person in each household if they have that information, so make sure it’s the person who checks their texts/emails on a regular basis. That will save me (or the next president) from having to send an e-blast to everyone about delayed pick-ups. We will assume everyone has been informed unless you tell us you haven’t been.
Secondly, the board is still discussing our common area maintenance contract for next year. We received three quotes and are very close to a decision. The final decision will be made at the November board meeting on the 18th of November. Our Budget Committee will also be meeting before the November meeting so the board can decide on dues for 2025. We will also be hearing from both the President and the Executive Director of the Green Valley Council about all the services they provide our community. I hope many of you will decide to join us!
It was announced that the GVR is considering a slight increase in dues for 2025. That decision will be made soon. However, the GVC will not increase its dues for 2025. We pay those dues out of the dues we collect.
Sorry to be so delayed with this news, but I also wanted to thank many of you who have shared your condolences with me and my husband on the death of my mother. I’m trying to get back into the swing of things, so hopefully you’ll see more of me now than has been the case for the past year or so when I’ve been traveling back and forth.
Best regards,
Ruth
Ruth Krawczyk, President
Desert Ridge HOA
First off, I’d like to share with you the sad, but not unexpected news I just received from Mary Roche, that her husband John passed away today while she was visiting with him. John and Mary have been long-term residents here on the Ridge, and even though John moved to the Canyon Valley Memory Care facility just beyond our doorstep a few years ago, he was still very much a part of our neighborhood. Join me in mourning John’s passing and I hope you will take the time to share your condolences with Mary if you see her.
In addition, I’d like to share some of the news from last week’s October board meeting. One of the decisions that was made concerns our trash/recycling service. After doing our due diligence and comparing prices, services and wear and tear on our roads, it was decided to stay with our current service with Republic Services. They have now given us our own contact for the board, so if we have issues we now have someone to call who is responsible for us. Only the board will be allowed to make direct contact, so if you’re having problems, please let us know! We’re hopeful the problems of the past three years due to Covid will now be resolved and we can continue upwards and forwards. Make sure your contact information is included in your online account so you can be informed when there is a delay, either via text or email. We’ve found they will contact one person in each household if they have that information, so make sure it’s the person who checks their texts/emails on a regular basis. That will save me (or the next president) from having to send an e-blast to everyone about delayed pick-ups. We will assume everyone has been informed unless you tell us you haven’t been.
Secondly, the board is still discussing our common area maintenance contract for next year. We received three quotes and are very close to a decision. The final decision will be made at the November board meeting on the 18th of November. Our Budget Committee will also be meeting before the November meeting so the board can decide on dues for 2025. We will also be hearing from both the President and the Executive Director of the Green Valley Council about all the services they provide our community. I hope many of you will decide to join us!
It was announced that the GVR is considering a slight increase in dues for 2025. That decision will be made soon. However, the GVC will not increase its dues for 2025. We pay those dues out of the dues we collect.
Sorry to be so delayed with this news, but I also wanted to thank many of you who have shared your condolences with me and my husband on the death of my mother. I’m trying to get back into the swing of things, so hopefully you’ll see more of me now than has been the case for the past year or so when I’ve been traveling back and forth.
Best regards,
Ruth
Ruth Krawczyk, President
Desert Ridge HOA
Cindy Hubbard - Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Hi everyone! Thanks to all who helped with meals for Bob and Novella. I believe it truly helped them as they got through that rough patch. We are going to begin phasing out the meals. It's okay if you want to keep your date and meal as planned. There are 8 more meals that are planned and then I think it prudent to save our culinary skills for our next neighbor in need.
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/1vmne6
Hi everyone! Thanks to all who helped with meals for Bob and Novella. I believe it truly helped them as they got through that rough patch. We are going to begin phasing out the meals. It's okay if you want to keep your date and meal as planned. There are 8 more meals that are planned and then I think it prudent to save our culinary skills for our next neighbor in need.
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/1vmne6
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REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS
Trash and Recycle: Thursdays. Please keep a list of any missed or late days. You can report them at this LINK. You are welcome to report past 2023 issues if you kept track of the dates. Please submit one issue per form.
HOA Board meetings: Monthly, September to May, 3rd Monday, 8:00 a.m.
NEW location: Desert Hills Lutheran Church, 2150 S Camino Del Sol, Room 102.
We have meetings on Sept. 16, 2024, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, — Jan. 20, 2025, Feb. 17, Mar. 17, Apr. 21 & May 19.
Committee meetings: Details posted at least 3 days in advance.
Maintenance Committee Meetings: THURSDAYS SUPERVISING MOCHOMO'S LANDSCAPE CREW
Beautification Committee - Scheduled as needed.
Thirsty Thursdays socials are the third Thursdays monthly. A "happy hour" type event, attendees bring an appetizer to share and a choice of beverage. See the current list of hosts and dates under the Community Tab. Please volunteer to host by contacting Cindy Hubbard. 701-205-7726 or email to [email protected]
Trash and Recycle: Thursdays. Please keep a list of any missed or late days. You can report them at this LINK. You are welcome to report past 2023 issues if you kept track of the dates. Please submit one issue per form.
HOA Board meetings: Monthly, September to May, 3rd Monday, 8:00 a.m.
NEW location: Desert Hills Lutheran Church, 2150 S Camino Del Sol, Room 102.
We have meetings on Sept. 16, 2024, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, — Jan. 20, 2025, Feb. 17, Mar. 17, Apr. 21 & May 19.
Committee meetings: Details posted at least 3 days in advance.
Maintenance Committee Meetings: THURSDAYS SUPERVISING MOCHOMO'S LANDSCAPE CREW
Beautification Committee - Scheduled as needed.
Thirsty Thursdays socials are the third Thursdays monthly. A "happy hour" type event, attendees bring an appetizer to share and a choice of beverage. See the current list of hosts and dates under the Community Tab. Please volunteer to host by contacting Cindy Hubbard. 701-205-7726 or email to [email protected]
WHO'S WHO, WHAT'S WHAT
The HOA website is regularly updated and is a 24/7 reference for Owners on any issue. Please contact Website co-editor, Lynn Potter, [email protected], regarding the PLAT, Architectural Request Form or Directory changes.
10-30-24: Your old DIRECTORY print copy is out of date. You may print out a current one any time from the website.
Click the Management tab above to see names of the all-volunteer, HOA Board and Committees who work hard to keep our neighborhood in good shape. Say thanks!