HOA CALENDAR
April 18, Thirsty Thursday 4:30 - 6:00 pm at the home of Barbara Blake & Bill Gunderson, 848 W. Desert Hills Dr.
May 20 HOA Board meeting 8:00 a.m. - Location TBD
Updated 4/16/2024: Webmasters Karen Rainford, desertridgehoagv.tech@gmail.com and Lynn Potter, lynjanpot1@gmail.com
April 2024 Monthly HOA Newsletter
Dear Neighbors:
At today's Desert Ridge Board meeting we mostly heard about plans for the future, both for future meeting dates/times/places and for projects from our Maintenance Committee and our Beautification Committee. We also heard initial plans for social events and how they might be a bit different from what we've had in the past. The GVR is making room reservations for HOAs a bit more difficult, thus the discussion about meetings. We also considered possibly making use of Zoom for the board meetings, which could mean even those who are at their other home could still attend. Stay tuned!
I was also pleased to hear how many of you responded to my plea for volunteers for our Audit Committee, although I'm still looking for a couple more helpers on the Nominating Committee. Thanks to those who heard the call and responded! It was discussed that board members don't actually have to be full-year residents, especially if we end up resorting to holding some meetings via Zoom. So please keep that in mind if you're approached about possibly serving on the board!
Jan Morgan, our representative to the Green Valley Council Board of Representatives, informed us about the services offered by the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers. If you're going to be gone for any length of time in the summer, don't forget to inform them and request periodic checks by their volunteers. Go to their website: GVSAV.org
Here's a link: https://www.gvsav.org/home-security-check
It's a form to fill out to inform them of your absence; don't forget to hit the "Submit" button to make sure they get it. I just did it for me and my husband, and it worked very easily. In the fall you'll even get a report telling you when they were there and did their check! It's a great, FREE service.
Another free service from the SAV is their TeleCare Service. The TeleCare Service offers a free daily phone call to ensure the safety of Green Valley residents who live alone. If a resident does not answer after several attempts, the SAV Supervisor dispatches a SAV Patrol to check on the person. If they cannot be contacted at their home, SAV patrol members enlist the help of Pima County Sheriff’s deputies who take over efforts to contact the resident. For more information, or to enroll in the program, please call the TeleCare answering system at (520) 351-6706 to leave a message. Your call will be returned within 24 hours.
The Board also discussed the two major contracts we sign most years: 1. For trash and recycling removal; 2. Maintenance. These discussions will continue next month and probably into the fall.
Lastly, I'd like to remind you that this Thursday is Thirsty Thursday!! This neighborhood social event will take place at the home of Barbara Blake and Bill Gunderson at 848 W. Desert Hills Drive from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. I hope I will see many of you there!! Don't forget your beverage and an appetizer to share! If you've not been to one of these before, you definitely need to come and meet some of your neighbors. The food is always fabulous!
Until next month!
Ruth
Ruth Krawczyk, President
Desert Ridge HOA
Dear Neighbors:
At today's Desert Ridge Board meeting we mostly heard about plans for the future, both for future meeting dates/times/places and for projects from our Maintenance Committee and our Beautification Committee. We also heard initial plans for social events and how they might be a bit different from what we've had in the past. The GVR is making room reservations for HOAs a bit more difficult, thus the discussion about meetings. We also considered possibly making use of Zoom for the board meetings, which could mean even those who are at their other home could still attend. Stay tuned!
I was also pleased to hear how many of you responded to my plea for volunteers for our Audit Committee, although I'm still looking for a couple more helpers on the Nominating Committee. Thanks to those who heard the call and responded! It was discussed that board members don't actually have to be full-year residents, especially if we end up resorting to holding some meetings via Zoom. So please keep that in mind if you're approached about possibly serving on the board!
Jan Morgan, our representative to the Green Valley Council Board of Representatives, informed us about the services offered by the Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteers. If you're going to be gone for any length of time in the summer, don't forget to inform them and request periodic checks by their volunteers. Go to their website: GVSAV.org
Here's a link: https://www.gvsav.org/home-security-check
It's a form to fill out to inform them of your absence; don't forget to hit the "Submit" button to make sure they get it. I just did it for me and my husband, and it worked very easily. In the fall you'll even get a report telling you when they were there and did their check! It's a great, FREE service.
Another free service from the SAV is their TeleCare Service. The TeleCare Service offers a free daily phone call to ensure the safety of Green Valley residents who live alone. If a resident does not answer after several attempts, the SAV Supervisor dispatches a SAV Patrol to check on the person. If they cannot be contacted at their home, SAV patrol members enlist the help of Pima County Sheriff’s deputies who take over efforts to contact the resident. For more information, or to enroll in the program, please call the TeleCare answering system at (520) 351-6706 to leave a message. Your call will be returned within 24 hours.
The Board also discussed the two major contracts we sign most years: 1. For trash and recycling removal; 2. Maintenance. These discussions will continue next month and probably into the fall.
Lastly, I'd like to remind you that this Thursday is Thirsty Thursday!! This neighborhood social event will take place at the home of Barbara Blake and Bill Gunderson at 848 W. Desert Hills Drive from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. I hope I will see many of you there!! Don't forget your beverage and an appetizer to share! If you've not been to one of these before, you definitely need to come and meet some of your neighbors. The food is always fabulous!
Until next month!
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. at a GVR Social Center. Please check this website for the correct location of the monthly Board meeting. Meeting locations will be listed here as they become available. We have meetings on March 18th, April 15th, and May 20th.
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 cgrayhubbard@gmail.com
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. at a GVR Social Center. Please check this website for the correct location of the monthly Board meeting. Meeting locations will be listed here as they become available. We have meetings on March 18th, April 15th, and May 20th.
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 cgrayhubbard@gmail.com
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