Hello Neighbors,

Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party and Food Truck Night
Just a friendly reminder that The Annual Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party will be held this Saturday, June 17th, from 4pm until 10pm. All neighbors are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Music and dessert will be provided. And the SayCheese Food Truck will be on hand from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm for families to purchase dinner.

– Bring your own rafts!
– Glass containers are prohibited on the pool deck.
– The pool will remain open until 10:00 pm.
– Rain Date:  Sunday, June 18th

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

Website Enhancements
Also, recently, we have made several enhancements to our neighborhood website.

www.washwoods.org > News & Events Menu > Calendar
Our new neighborhood events calendar can be found here. Be sure to click on the events to see the details of each. The Board and Social Committee will keep this calendar up to date with any new events.

www.washwoods.org > Connect Menu > PMP Resident Login
Also, you can now login to your PMP resident account at this link. Once logged in, you will be able to see the status of your account, contact information, status of payments, status of architectural applications, and much more.

Small Cell Facilities
Recently, Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman joined eleven mayors from nine states as part of the United States Conference of Mayors to call on Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to preserve local zoning and right of way protections with respect to cell towers and small cell sitings. The statement comes as the FCC recently opened two docket proceedings that, if adopted, would deny local governments the authority to manage their rights-of-way and determine where wireless infrastructure is sited.

More on this story can be found here.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Please save the dates for the following summer events presented by the Washingtonian Woods Social Committee & HOA Board:

Food Truck Fridays!
Food Truck Fridays are here at the pool this summer! On select Friday evenings throughout the summer, a different food truck will be on hand cooking up delicious meals for families to purchase. Why not keep things easy and swing on by the pool for a tasty meal and relaxing evening! Even if you aren’t up for the pool, save the dishes and stop by for a delicious dinner to take home. Here are the food truck dates that we have lined up so far:

Friday, June 23rd, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Buena’Dillas Food Truck (www.buenadillas.com)

Friday, June 30th, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Tacos El Rey Food Truck (www.facebook.com/rey.tacos.3)

Friday, July 28th, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Holy Crepe Food Truck (www.holycrepestruck.com)

As more food trucks are scheduled, or if dates change, we will be sure to inform the neighborhood by updating the social calendar posted at the pool as well as the community calendar on our neighborhood web site, www.washwoods.org.

Summer Pool Parties
We are planning on hosting three community pool parties this summer along with a movie night:

Saturday, June 17th
Annual “Summer Kick-Off” Raft Party & Food Truck Night
The SayCheese Food Truck will be on hand from 5:00pm – 7:00 pm (saycheesefoodtruck.com) for families to purchase dinner. Dessert will be provided for all kids to celebrate the kick-off to summer!!

Tuesday, July 4th
Neighborhood 4th of July Party & Parade
*Kids Parade, Games @ Pool & Clubhouse, Music, Food* More details coming soon! Volunteers are needed to help make this a successful, hopefully annual, event! Please email Jennifer Simon @ [email protected].

Saturday, August 26th
End of Summer Raft Party and Dive-In Movie!
Back by popular demand, we’ll once again be showing a movie at the pool. Bring your rafts and good times as we wind down the summer. More details to follow!

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

Hello Neighbors,

Small Cell Facilities Working Session
May 22, 2017, 7:30pm
A Mayor and City Council Work Session to discuss ordinance changes, regulations and right-of-way agreements related to Small Cell Facilities (download FAQ) in the City of Gaithersburg will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22 at City Hall. Public comment will be accepted that evening and for 30 days following the presentation. E-mail comments to Deputy City Manager Dennis Enslinger at [email protected]. Information can be found on the Project Page of the City’s website here.

InGaithersburg eNewsletter
For those interested in staying more up to date on all things Gaithersburg, feel free to sign up for the InGaithersburg eNewsletter. You can do so here.

Neighborhood CPR Class
June 26, 2017, 4pm
The HOA Board has partnered with Community Pools to offer a free CPR class to interested neighbors on Monday, June 26, 2017, from 4pm until 6pm, at the Clubhouse. All interested homeowners should contact Tim Mulford at ([email protected]) to express interest and reserve a spot. Space is limited.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Pool Pass Application
If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to complete your 2017 Pool Pass application and return to Tim Mulford at PMP no later than this Friday, May 12th to ensure that you and your family will be able to access the pool on Opening Day.

Neighborhood Directory – Call for Advertisers
If you are interested in promoting your business to your neighbors in this year’s 2017-2018 Washingtonian Woods neighborhood directory, please feel free to download, complete and return the below form directly to AtoZ Directories by June 15, 2017 — following the directions provided. Any advertising questions can be directed to Michele Delgadillo at 301-972-1750 or [email protected]. This year’s Directory will be printed and delivered to all residents in mid to late summer 2017.

2017 ADVERTISING AGREEMENT (download .pdf)

Notice of Rescheduled May 2017 Board Meeting
All homeowners please be advised that our May 2017 Board meeting has been rescheduled. The meeting has been rescheduled from Tuesday, 5/23 to Tuesday, 5/30 at 7pm.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Break out the hats and the bow ties, it’s time for the Derby! Let’s stir up some Mint Juleps, place a few wagers and treat ourselves to an adults-only evening with friends.

What: Neighborhood Kentucky Derby Party!
Date: Saturday, May 6th
Time: 4:30pm – 8:00pm
Location: Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse, Upper Level

The doors open at 4:30pm (so book your sitters now!) and shut at 8:00pm. Grab your neighbors and some snacks/drinks to share and join us at the Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse.

There will be awards for:
-Craziest Hat
-Most Unique Dresser
-Most Stylish Couple

And bring a few dollars for some casual, fun wagers.

Need Derby-worthy recipe ideas?
https://www.kentuckyderby.com/party/recipes/dishes

Inspiration for fun attire?
http://tinyurl.com/mt5k47o

RSVP
So that we may plan accordingly, please take a quick moment to RSVP at the following link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054fa8aa2ea64-kentucky

Hope to see you there!

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

Hello Neighbors,

Washingtonian Woods Annual Park Cleanup
Join the Muddy Branch Alliance in the annual cleanup on Saturday, April 8th from 9am – 12 pm. The Muddy Branch Alliance. a local non-profit watershed group, is helping the City of Gaithersburg with this clean-up as part of a larger clean-up of the Potomac River.

Participants will meet in the Washingtonian Woods Park (314 Upshire Circle) at 9:00 am, collect pickup sticks supplied by the City of Gaithersburg and bags supplied by the Alice Ferguson Foundation. Volunteers will head to various areas in the neighborhood and park that are in need of trash pickup.

SSL hours are available. Please contact Paul Hlavinka at [email protected] for information. You may also download the Flyer, here.

Spring Loose Leaf Collection
Spring Loose Leaf Collection for our neighborhood continues for the first two weeks in April. Please click here for more information.

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

Hello Neighbors,

We would like to take a quick moment to inform you of several upcoming Neighborhood Social Events!

March Madness at the Clubhouse
When: Saturday, March 18th, Noon – 6pm
Where: Clubhouse, Upper Level

Come catch the Madness with your neighbors – March Madness that is! Cheer on your favorite teams (or at least the ones you have in your bracket selection) while socializing with your neighbors during the first weekend of the NCAA tournament.

We will have the clubhouse open and games on from 12:00pm – 6:00pm on Saturday, March 18. Stop by for any amount of time. Light snacks and soft drinks will be provided, but please bring any other items you want to enjoy. Hope to see you there!

‘Get to Know Your Neighbor’ Social
When: Friday, March 31st, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Clubhouse, Upper Level

The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee will host an Adults Only Open House to get to know your neighbors. Get a babysitter and come for the entire time, or just stop by to say hello.
We will offer light fare and provide plenty of ice, soda, and water. Please bring any other drinks you wish to have.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Gaithersburg Snow Emergency
As most of you should already know, the City of Gaithersburg has declared a Snow Emergency for this evening (March 13th) and tomorrow (March 14th.) You can read more about how this affects residents of the City, Snow Emergency Routes, Cancellations, and other important related information on the City’s web site, here.

Additionally, our neighborhood trash vendor has issued a statement with regards to expected trash schedules this week due to the impacts of the storm. That statement follows below, for your reference:

A Message from Potomac Disposal Regarding Trash Pickup Schedules:

As you know, the area is under a significant winter storm watch as of Monday evening, through Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday. This could turn into a major snow/ice event. If the prognosticators are correct, we may not be able to return to service until *Thursday. If that is the case, communities with Tuesday/Friday service will be picked up on Friday although it is possible that with the added capacity and transfer station time restraints some may not be serviced until Saturday. Communities with Wednesday/Saturday service will be picked up Saturday. We always err on the side of caution in situations like these to ensure the safety of the residents and our crews. *If service roads are clear of snow and ice.

Residents can check for updates on possible delayed services due to the storm by visiting our website at www.potomacdisposal.com. The announcements will be on the right side of the home page.

We thank you in advance for your understanding during difficult situations like these. We will try our hardest to get caught up once the streets are safely passable. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Social Committee Neighborhood Survey
The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee is hoping you can take a few minutes to complete this survey as they look to bring events to the community:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q8XC327

2017 Social Calendar (Save the Dates!)
Mark your calendars! Here are the upcoming 2017 Washingtonian Woods Social Events @ the Clubhouse!

• March Madness – Saturday, March 18th – Kicking off around 12pm
• Kentucky Derby Party (Adults Only) – Saturday, May 6th @ 4pm
  
• End-of-School Party @ the Pool – Saturday, June 17th @ 4pm
  
• 1st Annual 4th of July Festival – Tuesday, July 4th – All Day!
• End of Summer Pool Party – Saturday, August 26th @ the Pool

More details and more events coming soon!

Thank you,
The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee

Save the Date!

Washingtonian Woods Super Bowl Party Potluck and Chili Cook-Off
Date: Sunday, February 5th, 2017
Time: 5:30pm – 10:30pm EST
Location: Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse

Hosted by the Washingtonian Woods Social Committee, bring the family out for a night of fun! We ask that each family attending please bring a snack/appetizer, and anything else you want to have on hand for the game. Feeling competitive? Bring a pot of chili or your favorite dip – prizes for both the best chili and best dip will be awarded!!

Please use the Sign-up Genius to share what you are bringing.

We will be providing plenty of ice, soda, water, plates, napkins, utensils and condiments for the chili. Hope to see you all there and watch for the 2017 Calendar of Events coming soon!

Thank you,
The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee