The Prez Says
October 2026 Newsletter
October 2026 Newsletter
Hello
Everyone,
With summer behind us and fall underway, cooler weather has arrived. The pleasant mornings and evenings are perfect for walking, biking, relaxing outdoors and visiting neighbors. Let’s enjoy it while it lasts, as El Niño is expected to arrive.
On September 12th, the Social Club hosted its annual volunteer dinner. Our resident caterer, Yolanda Takacs, served a delicious lasagna dinner with salad, garlic bread, wine and other beverages. Ice cream was the dessert. It was wonderful to bring together the residents who generously volunteer their time and support to keep Mountain View a great place to live. Their contributions also help reduce HOA costs, benefiting everyone in the community.
In January you will vote for two HOA board members. Serving on the board provides insight into the work required to keep Mountain View well maintained and in compliance with our CC&Rs. Like a large wheel, the community needs regular maintenance and occasional repairs to operate smoothly. We are fortunate to have a property manager who works closely with the board to address issues promptly. Ask yourself if this is something you would like to do and complete the application once you receive it.
Attendance at the last HOA meeting was low, as many residents seem uninterested in participating. This community belongs to all of us and residents should stay informed about the important decisions being made. Although negativity has circulated throughout the community, you can form your own opinion by attending meetings. If changes are needed, your involvement can help make them happen.
The board again tabled the LSV procedures until next month’s meeting to allow more time to determine how to address golf carts. Unfortunately, the builder did not provide adequate clubhouse parking, creating an issue that must be handled fairly and consistently. Due to health concerns, two golf carts currently use the walkway to access parking near the clubhouse’s side doors. However, golf carts are motorized vehicles and should not be driven on sidewalks or walkways. Vehicles must not park in designated no-parking spaces or red zones. Golf carts must use available parking spaces or park on the street. Although we don’t have written rules to enforce the above, we are asking all residents to be considerate.
The board appointed Maxine Dixon and Sheila Holzknecht to the Welcoming Committee and Diane Tefftiller, Kay Donner, Susan Ferguson, Stephanie Thomas and Cindy Yore to the Caring Committee. Thank you all for volunteering to serve on these important and much-needed committees.
Get to know your neighbors and look out for one another. If you notice suspicious activity, call the police and do not confront strangers, as doing so could be dangerous.
Check out the calendar on the back page of the newsletter. The Social Club has a lot going on for your enjoyment.
Respectively,
Sharol Lewis
With summer behind us and fall underway, cooler weather has arrived. The pleasant mornings and evenings are perfect for walking, biking, relaxing outdoors and visiting neighbors. Let’s enjoy it while it lasts, as El Niño is expected to arrive.
On September 12th, the Social Club hosted its annual volunteer dinner. Our resident caterer, Yolanda Takacs, served a delicious lasagna dinner with salad, garlic bread, wine and other beverages. Ice cream was the dessert. It was wonderful to bring together the residents who generously volunteer their time and support to keep Mountain View a great place to live. Their contributions also help reduce HOA costs, benefiting everyone in the community.
In January you will vote for two HOA board members. Serving on the board provides insight into the work required to keep Mountain View well maintained and in compliance with our CC&Rs. Like a large wheel, the community needs regular maintenance and occasional repairs to operate smoothly. We are fortunate to have a property manager who works closely with the board to address issues promptly. Ask yourself if this is something you would like to do and complete the application once you receive it.
Attendance at the last HOA meeting was low, as many residents seem uninterested in participating. This community belongs to all of us and residents should stay informed about the important decisions being made. Although negativity has circulated throughout the community, you can form your own opinion by attending meetings. If changes are needed, your involvement can help make them happen.
The board again tabled the LSV procedures until next month’s meeting to allow more time to determine how to address golf carts. Unfortunately, the builder did not provide adequate clubhouse parking, creating an issue that must be handled fairly and consistently. Due to health concerns, two golf carts currently use the walkway to access parking near the clubhouse’s side doors. However, golf carts are motorized vehicles and should not be driven on sidewalks or walkways. Vehicles must not park in designated no-parking spaces or red zones. Golf carts must use available parking spaces or park on the street. Although we don’t have written rules to enforce the above, we are asking all residents to be considerate.
The board appointed Maxine Dixon and Sheila Holzknecht to the Welcoming Committee and Diane Tefftiller, Kay Donner, Susan Ferguson, Stephanie Thomas and Cindy Yore to the Caring Committee. Thank you all for volunteering to serve on these important and much-needed committees.
Get to know your neighbors and look out for one another. If you notice suspicious activity, call the police and do not confront strangers, as doing so could be dangerous.
Check out the calendar on the back page of the newsletter. The Social Club has a lot going on for your enjoyment.
Respectively,
Sharol Lewis