PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Welcome to our first digitally formatted all email Newsletter. I haven’t seen the final version, (just an early preview), so I will be viewing it with all of you for the first time upon its release. In addition to a new look, the process of assembly, editing, and distribution will not only become easier and faster, but it will also be accomplished at a greatly reduced cost!
I would like to give a ‘BIG THANK YOU’ to those volunteers who made the new Newsletter a reality, starting with Carey Ransom who along with Kathy Sinacori’s help created and designed the technical aspects of the new system. Thanks also go to Gina Lesley and Gail Zook for the many hours they spent creating and upgrading our new email distribution system. Thanks for a job well done to all of you.
IMPORTANT DREDGING MEETING!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th – 6:30 PM
AT THE CLUBHOUSE
City officials have requested we organize an informational meeting for our community regarding Canal Dredging and most particularly the City’s plans for the 62nd Street section of the Canal – basically the section from our tennis courts to Coast Hwy. It is my understanding that in order to proceed, the City must obtain approval from the Coastal Commission and adhere to any of their requirements and restrictions. I do not know how far this process has gone but I am certain it will be a major topic discussed at this meeting.
The meeting will be conducted by our City Councilman, Tony Petros, who will be accompanied by our City Manager Dave Kiff. Also in attendance will be the City’s Public Works Director Dave Webb.
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of attending, especially for our members on the Canal side of 62nd Street!
SANITATION DISTRICT PROJECT UPDATE
Many of you are aware that this construction project was for the purpose of adding and replacing large underground transmission pipes that run along the sides and under the Santa Ana River. The project at various times interrupts use of the recreational trails on both sides of the river. Recently the contractors have started boring through large sections of previously poured concrete which has created both delays and a much higher level of noise and ground vibrations for our community. I for one will be very pleased when this unpleasant phase of the project is completed. I have just been notified that, due in part to these unexpected delays, they will begin working 7 days a week for about three weeks starting on Thursday, September 12th. The entire project is scheduled to be completed sometime in January 2014. Let’s hope so!
Best Regards to All,
Howard Rich, HOA President
Newport Shores Halloween Party
Thursday, October 31st
Party Starts at 4pm
Party Ends When It’s Trick or Treat Time
Come to the Newport Shores Clubhouse on Halloween night for a spooky good time. Rockin’ D.J. Mike (the world’s best kid’s D.J.) will be spinning your spooky favorites and playing all sorts of fun games. There may also be a creepy haunted house …time will only tell……
Food and drinks (“spirited” and tame) will also be available for purchase. Please bring small bills to make things easier for our food and games concessionaires.
Adults and children, come in your spooky best and have a ghoulishly good time! Trick or Treating throughout the neighborhood to commence immediately following this event.
For more information, please contact Jill Hunt [email protected]
Lots of helpers are needed! Especially those with teenage or grown children! Please email Jill if you can help in any way.
SHORES NEWS BRIEFS
NEWPORT SHORES BOOK CLUB – Our local book club meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30pm. Bring your favorite refreshment and join us! For a list of this year’s selections, check out the link below. Please email [email protected] for more information. While we usually meet in the Community Clubhouse, we do occasionally visit the homes of our members. Get reading!
Download the 2013 book list »
VOLLEYBALL AT THE CLUBHOUSE – Saturday mornings at the Clubhouse from 7am to 9am is the place to catch a quick game of sand volleyball. Players from age 14 to 99 want you to bring your best game. Great exercise!
YOUR COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD – Thanks to everyone who has contributed pictures for the Clubhouse bulletin board. Please keep emailing any photos of happenings in the Shores or people in the Shores to [email protected].
NEWPORT SHORES T-SHIRTS – Newport Shores Tee Shirts are Here and in Short Supply! There are Men’s Large, Extra Large, and 2X shirts available in very limited quantities. These make great gifts! Contact Elizabeth Airth to arrange a purchase time. [email protected] or (949) 722-0766
LOST DOGS FOUND – The next time you spot a dog wandering the neighborhood or if your dog manages a mini-escape of its own, please contact resident Gina Lesley at [email protected]. Gina has had success connecting lost pets with their owners. By sending all information to one central hub, we stand a greater chance at reuniting our Shores residents (both human and canine) as quickly as possible.
LOST CLUBHOUSE KEYS – If you happen to find a lost Clubhouse key, please place it in the Clubhouse mailbox. It will be identified and returned to its rightful owner. If you lose our Clubhouse key, please contact our HOA Management Company AMMCOR at (949) 61-7767, Ext. 223.
HOLIDAY DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR – The Newport Shores will be celebrating a visit from Santa with a Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 7th and the Holiday Home Tour on December 8th. Details to follow in our next Bulletin!
NSCA BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE – The Newport Shores Homeowners Association meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm in the Clubhouse. All residents are welcome to attend! Next meeting is scheduled for October 1st.