Author Archives: admin

Pool Remains Closed Today for Electrical Repairs

Hello Neighbors,

Unfortunately, the pool remains closed today while electricians continue to make electrical repairs.

We are working as expeditiously as possible to make the necessary repairs, and plan to re-open the pool as soon as possible. The pool will remain closed today, and for 24 hours after work is completed.

We will continue to keep the neighborhood informed as progress continues, with the expectation that the pool will re-open as soon as possible.

Thank you,
Tim Mulford, PMP
[email protected]
301-366-0471

“Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party This Saturday! | Independence Day 2024 Celebration Volunteer Sign-up

Hello Neighbors,

We have some exciting activities coming up this summer!  We hope to see you all at the pool and hope you will offer an hour/two of your time to help make these events a success.

Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party
Saturday, June 15th, 4pm – 9pm

The Annual Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party will be held on Saturday, June 15th from 4pm until 9pm. All neighbors and pool members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

– Music, soft drinks and frozen treats will be provided.
– Steeze Burgers food truck is scheduled to come by for food orders (4pm – 8pm)
– Bring your own rafts!
– No glass containers on the pool deck.

Please help us spread the word, and we hope to see you all there!

The Annual Washingtonian Woods Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4th, 11:30am – 5pm

Mark your calendars for the Annual Washingtonian Woods 4th of July Parade, BBQ and Pool Party! The Social Committee looks forward to welcoming our neighbors and summer pool members on Thursday, July 4th for a parade, food, fun and games.

Details to follow, but the day will include:
*Parade
*Games
*Music
*Free Food! and much more.

**Volunteers Needed**
BUT FIRST!!! We need your help!

* We can’t make all of this happen without volunteers! There are many ways to help and we still have lots of slots that need to be filled. Please take a moment to look at the available slots and sign up today! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACA729A3F8C61-49172083-independence?useFullSite=true#/

Please note: The pool parties are private events, exclusively for HOA paying neighbors/outside summer pool members.

Thank you all for your support!
The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee

Pool Season Opens Tomorrow | 2024 Social Calendar | Food Truck Fridays!

Hello Neighbors,

Pool Opens Tomorrow
The pool opens for the 2024 Summer Season tomorrow morning at 11 am!

2024 Pool Hours & Schedule
The 2024 Pool Hours & Schedule can be found at this link.

2024 Social Events Calendar
The 2024 Neighborhood Social Events calendar can be found at this link.

2024 Food Truck Fridays! Calendar
The calendar of 2024 Food Trucks can be found at this link.

2024 Pool Parties (Save the Dates!)
Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party
Saturday, June 15th, 4pm – 9pm

The Annual Washingtonian Woods Independence Day Celebration
Thursday, July 4th for a parade, food, fun and games.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP

End of Summer Pool Party and Swim Up Movie
Saturday August 24th

We hope are staying safe and well, and we are looking forward to a great summer season!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Neighborhood Trash Pickup | Delayed to Saturday

Hello Neighbors,

Trash Collection Delayed to Saturday
The Montgomery County Waste Transfer Station is closed today due to the weather. As such, the neighborhood trash pick-up scheduled for today will be delayed until tomorrow, Saturday Jan 20th.

Waste Transfer Station Web Site
Addtionally, residents can always check the Waste Transfer Station Web site for weather related updates and delays:
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/sws/dropoff/

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Upcoming Neighborhood Social Events | Mommy & Me | WW Gives Back | Cookie Exchange | Fire Truck Parade

Hello Neighbors,

The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee is proud to host and offer the following events to the neighborhood this December:

Mommy and Me
Clubhouse, Lower Level
Saturdays, Starting December 8th
Interest Meeting on December 1st

Mommy & Me is a shared experience of fun, exploration and learning between a parent and a child. Sessions meet weekly on Saturdays starting December 8, 2023 from 11am – 1pm.

We will offer children the opportunity to develop the use of sensory, fine and gross motor skills. Positive social interaction is encouraged throughout the program. We will also have readings or podcasts for parents to listen to each week to spark conversation about common experiences in parenting with infants and toddlers.

For questions or to join, please contact:  Jeanine Berry ([email protected], (305) 965-3524)

There will be an interest meeting December 1st at 11am in the lower level of the clubhouse for any new Mom’s who are interested and then we officially start December 8th. Dads are welcome too!

Washingtonian Woods Gives Back
Saturday, December 9th
10:00am – 1:00pm
Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse

We are excited to bring back our annual Washingtonian Woods Gives Back holiday gift giving program. This year we are again partnering with KINDH (Kids In Need During Holidays) and helping to provide children in Montgomery County with a memorable holiday experience.

We will be adopting 11 families whose parents/guardians have submitted wish lists to the KINDH organization. In addition to the family wish list, we are asking for grocery store gift cards for each family to purchase food for their holiday meal.

Please take a look at the lists below for requested gifts. When you sign up, please understand that you are committing to purchasing AND wrapping your gifts. Please include batteries if the gift you’re buying needs them. DO NOT include gift receipts! Wrapped gift drop off will be on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00am – 1:00 pm at the Washingtonian Woods clubhouse.

We ask that you label your wrapped gift(s) with the child’s FIRST NAME only. Please do not put your name or family number on the gift tag. You will need to know the family number associated with the gift when you drop off.

The link to sign up is:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A4AA22A57-46088155-washingtonian#/

Thank you in advance for your support and help in making this a wonderful holiday for these children and their families.

Please contact Marcie Blackman ([email protected]) or Rhonda Haley [email protected]) if you have any questions.

Annual Hanukkah Fire Truck Parade
Monday, December 11th
7:15pm
Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse, Lower level

The Annual Chanukah Fire Truck Parade is scheduled for Monday, December 11th this year! The truck will make a stop at the Washingtonian Woods clubhouse at approximately 7:45p.m.

Neighbors of all ages are invited to join us for a Chanukah celebration outside of the clubhouse before the firetruck arrives! We will begin the festivities at 7:15pm with hot chocolate and treats!

Hope to see to you all there for this festive event! For those that have not attended before, you are in for a great time!

Holiday Cookie Exchange
Tuesday, December 19th
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse

If you have never been to one, you are in for a treat, literally! Depending on the number of participants, each person will bring approximately 5 dozen homemade cookies/bars of your choice. Also, please print the recipe on a sheet of paper so that participants may be able to see the ingredients and be able to copy the recipe, if they would like.

We will have separate tables for those treats that have nuts and ones that do not. At the end of the night, you are able to take home 2-3 of each goody.

The Social Committee will have some light hor dourves to munch on.  Please make sure you bring tupperware or a ziplock bag in order to take home the cookies.

PLEASE RSVP at this Signup Genius Link December 12th:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4BA9AF2FA20-46272625-december#/

If you have any questions, please contact Meredith Bollini – [email protected]

We hope everyone is staying safe and well.

Thank you,
The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee

 

Annual Neighborhood Fall Fest! | Adult Costume Party | Halloween House Decorating Contest

Hello Neighbors,

This weekend the Washingtonian Woods Social Committee will be sponsoring its annual Halloween events!

Details are as follows:

Halloween House Decorating Contest
Friday, October 27, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Show your Halloween spirit and decorate your house for the annual Washingtonian Woods Halloween House Decorating Contest! Please be sure your decorations are up and ready by 7pm on Friday, October 27 and please register your house to be considered.

Judges will be driving around for the annual neighborhood House Decorating Contest to look at the houses that have registered and to pick their top three choices. Winners will be announced on Sunday during the Festival.

Link to register your house:
https://forms.gle/AHR4i3cbnKEvtyiC7

Adult Social – Halloween Costume Party
Upper Clubhouse
Saturday, October 28, 7:00pm – 11:00pm

The social committee will be sponsoring an adults only Halloween Costume Party. Bring a themed appetizer, dessert, or drink to share. Coolers are welcome!

We can’t wait to see you all dressed up. Small trophies and gift card prizes will be awarded to our winners! How creative are you? Are you spooky, scary, funny? Let us know you will be coming! Adults only please!

RSVP here:
https://facebook.com/events/s/halloween-costume-party-and-ad/734657992036643/

Annual Neighborhood Halloween and Fall Festival
Clubhouse
Sunday, October 29th from 3:30pm – 5:30pm

The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee is excited to announce our annual Halloween and Fall Festival! This year’s festivities will be held on Sunday, October 29th from 3:30pm – 5:30pm. Games and activities will end at around 5:00pm and then we will have a costume parade to candy field to collect candy.

This year’s activities will include a Jack-o’-Lantern/Decorated Pumpkin contest, Spooky Trail, Scavenger Hunt, Candy Field (or Trunk-or-Treating in the event of rain), Cake Walk, Games, Arts and Crafts, Candy Apple Decorating, and two Inflatables where all residents can enjoy some Halloween-themed fun!

Volunteers Needed
To ensure our festivities are a success, we need the help of many volunteers! Please consider volunteering for one or more volunteer slots by clicking on this sign up genius:

If you have any questions, please contact Erica Adler ([email protected]) or Tina Winters ([email protected]) or Carrie Yearick ([email protected]).

Thank you to the Social Committee for all of its efforts and hours of volunteer time to help keep the great Halloween spirit of Washingtonian Woods alive and well. We hope you and your families are all staying safe and well, and have a Happy Halloween!

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA

Pool Construction & Repairs | Reserve Study

Hello Neighbors,

Pool Construction & Repairs
As some of you may have noticed, the cover is still off of the pool, and the water is being drained. This is in preparation for the 10-year refresh of the swimming pool white coat, tiles, seals and coping stones. Every 10 years or so, these items are repaired and/or replaced according to timelines outlined in the Association’s periodically conducted Reserve Study.

Conducting these major pool repairs and updates prior to the 2024 Pool Season is right inline with the HOA’s latest Reserve Study’s timeline. Additionally, the Board regularly plans ahead for such major improvements and responsibly sets aside funding to do so in advance. As such, the Board already has funding set aside for these repairs and no assessments will be needed to complete them.

Neighborhood Trash Collection Service
The Board still does not have any updates with regards to timing around the implementation of our trash service to one day a week. We do not yet know when the change will be implemented, nor do we know our scheduled day-of-week for service. However, we will certainly keep everyone informed as we learn more, and with the intent of giving everyone as much time as possible to prepare. Thank you all for your extended patience.

Neighborhood Web Site
This email communication as well all previous HOA emails are always cross-posted in the “News” section of the Washingtonian Woods Web Site (www.washwoods.org). Neighbors are encouraged to reference our web site as it contains helpful links, documentation, and neighborhood information.

We hope everyone is staying safe and well.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA
www.washwoods.org

Last Weekend of Pool 2023 Season | Annual Doggie Swim Monday @ 6pm

Hello Neighbors,

The 2023 Pool Season comes to a close this Labor Day Weekend. Please see below for the pool hours this final weekend. The annual neighborhood doggie swim will be held this Labor Day Monday at 6pm.

Labor Day Weekend Hours and Annual Doggie Swim
Friday, 9/1: 3 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, 9/2: 11 am – 9 pm
Sunday, 9/3: 11 am – 9 pm
Monday, 9/4: 11 am – (Doggie Swim at 6pm)

Neighborhood Web Site
This email communication as well all previous HOA emails are always cross-posted in the “News” section of the Washingtonian Woods Web Site (www.washwoods.org). Neighbors are encouraged to reference our web site as it contains helpful links, documentation, and neighborhood information.

We hope everyone is staying safe and well.

Thank you,
Glenn Watts
Board of Directors, Washingtonian Woods HOA
www.washwoods.org

Summer Pool & Raft Party | Dive-in Movie | Live Band! – The Linda Browne Band | Saturday 8/26

Hello neighbors!

End of Summer Pool & Raft Party and Dive-in Movie
The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee invites you to our last Summer pool party of 2023 on Saturday, August 26th, 4pm-10pm at the clubhouse. It is shaping up to be a great one! Floats, Pizza, Music with a Live band, Ice Cream Social and a Swim Up Movie!!

The Party will begin at 4pm. Coolers are permitted (no glass), and rafts/pool floats will also be allowed for the duration of the party.

The Social Committee is providing pizza, salad and drinks from 5:00pm-6:00pm. Dessert is being provided and scooped by Jean Bullock from 7:00pm-8:00pm. We will also be allowing rafts and will be showing a movie starting around 8:15pm-8:30pm (once the sun goes down).

Live Band! – The Linda Browne Band
We are so excited to announce that one of our very own neighbors, Jimmy Gold, along with his band, The Linda Browne Band, will be performing from 6:00pm-8:00pm at this event.

Dive-in Movie
Once the sun goes down (~8:30pm), we will show Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken on the pool deck.

Volunteers Needed
We do need a few volunteers to make this party a success. Please consider donating your time for serving food/dessert or clean up by signing up here to help:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACA729A3F8C61-endofsummer2#/

We hope to see you all there!

Thank you,
The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee