APRIL NEWSLETTER 2024
March was a busy month for the Community. We had lots of reservations for our newly remodeled Community Center. We are happy to see that. If you would like to reserve the Clubhouse for your function, please contact the office for more information. Keep a lookout for even more updates coming to the Clubhouse in the next couple of months.
Debbi White is our new Activities Director. She is doing a great job in getting some new activities and functions going for the community. If you have suggestions, please come to the next Activities Meeting on Monday April 15th at 6pm and let them know. We need volunteers to host a potluck or other function you think the community would enjoy. Lets get our summer going with some fun activities!
Movie Night will be on Friday April 5th at 5:30pm. Gran Trino will be played. Come to the Clubhouse and enjoy some popcorn and a movie with friends.
Please join us at the clubhouse for Coffee, Breads, and Spreads Saturday morning April 13, from 9:30am - 11:30am. Serving our Aspens community coffee, breads, and spreads, preferably homemade. Feel free to bring your own contributions. Shut-ins may contact Linda Cassey by text at 541-991-0948 or email at lindacassey956@gmail.com with your space number for deliveries after the event. Requests not accepted after April 12.
The Friends and Neighbors group is growing, and they would like you to join them on Tuesday April 16th at Rooster’s Restaurant 350 E. Barnett Road, Medford for lunch. Bring a neighbor or friend and join this fun group for an afternoon lunch.
The Potluck for April will be on Sunday April 21st at 4:30pm. The theme is Salad and Pasta. Please bring your favorite salad or pasta dish to share. Everyone loves salad and pasta!
The Bunco group is looking for players to play full time or just now and then on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 1:00pm. Contact the office and Cheryl will get your information to them. We would hate to see this group dismantle. It is a fun, easy game to learn and play.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: AVISTA will be starting to update gas lines in the park in the next couple of months. They will be updating in sections and the project will take some time to complete. If you see a yellow sticker in your yard, please do not pick it up, they are there for a reason. Street access may be disrupted for a time. Please be patient, work will be completed as soon as possible. Workers may be in your front or back yards accessing meters and lines. If you have questions, please contact Cheryl at the office for more information. Please do not bother the workers, they will not have any information for you. They are just here to do their job.
With the weather changing please get out and get the weeds taken care of and your spaces cleaned up. Get your homes and sheds painted if necessary or other improvements your sites may need. If you need references, you can contact the office for a list of names of people or companies that may be able to help. Get started on those projects as notices will be given out for sites that need attention.
Mercy Flights membership sign-ups are coming up again. Due to rising costs, Mercy Flight membership fee will be $75.00 this year. Payment is due by May 15th. Payments should be dropped at the office. Only new members need to fill out the application. If you are paying by credit or with debit card forms are available at the office, otherwise just drop off a check for your renewal. The membership covers everyone in your household.
MAY NEWSLETTER 2024
There is a Community Wide Yard Sale on May 4th and 5th. Do some spring cleaning and get your unwanted items in order and make some extra money. You can set it up on Friday, just don’t block the mailboxes or garbage cans. All unsold items must be removed from patio and carport areas by Wednesday May 8th.
If you have not renewed your Mercy Flights membership yet, please drop your payment by the office no later than May 15th. If you are new to the community and have not signed up for this service, please consider doing so. If you were to have to call an ambulance it can save you a great deal of money. The cost this year for everyone in your household is only $75.00.
Movie Night will be on Friday May 3rd. The movie Hachi will be shown at 5:30pm. Popcorn will be available. Bring your own drink or one to share. Remember, no alcohol in the Community Center please. Come check out your new couch and loveseat!
Monday May 6th the Activities Committee will meet at the Community Center at 6:00pm. Please join them and let’s get some activities planned for the upcoming months. We have a newly remodeled Community Building that can accommodate a variety of different activities.
The Friend’s & Neighbors group will be having lunch at Olive Garden on May 8th. Join them for an afternoon lunch and great conversations. They will meet at 11:30am. RSVP with a text to Debbi White 541-621-6462. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday May 19th there will be a no theme Potluck at 4:30pm. Please bring your favorite dish to share, your place setting and your appetite and join us for a Sunday dinner. There will be door prizes and raffles as well. We are looking for volunteers to host future potlucks, please join us and take a future month to organize a potluck or get together of some kind.
With the weather getting warmer please have your debris out and ready for Kevin to pick up Tuesday mornings. You are welcome to put it out on Monday. Just leave it at your curb, if he is not able to pick up everything on Tuesday, he will get to the rest on Wednesday. If you are needing help with your yard work contact the office for names of landscapers that can help you for a reasonable cost. Keep our community looking great.
The office will be closed on Monday May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Let us all remember and honor those who lost their lives defending our country.
The Community Center remodel is almost complete. Please come by and check it out. The new table and chairs were delayed but should be here by the end of June. We will be having a Reveal Party when everything is completed. In the meantime, reservations are being accepted for your events. Contact the office to get your day and time reserved.