Hello Neighbors,

Food Truck Fridays
Just a friendly reminder that our summer Food Truck Fridays series continues this evening. Tonight, the delicious Tacos El Rey Food Truck (www.facebook.com/rey.tacos.3) will be in the pool parking lot from 5:30pm until 7:30pm.

Why not keep things easy this evening 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. Enjoy!

4th of July Parade, BBQ and Pool Party
Also, don’t forget about our upcoming neighborhood 4th of July Parade, BBQ and pool party on Tuesday, July 4th! We are still actively recruiting volunteers to assist with making this event a success. If you haven’t yet already, please take a moment to consider volunteering. It’s a great way to assist, socialize and meet neighbors! You may see available slots and sign up at this link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0845a4aa22a57-washingtonian

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

Hello Neighbors,

The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee is proud to announce our very first neighborhood 4th of July Parade, BBQ and Pool Party! Many neighbors responded to our questionnaire earlier this year and expressed interest in having an annual 4th of July event for the neighborhood. Well, this is it!

Please see below for our Schedule of Events on Tuesday July 4th:

Red, White & Blue Parade (11:00 am – 12 noon)
Time to don your proudest red, white & blue, and decorate those bicycles, strollers, big wheels, scooters, wagons and pets! We’ll be marching as a group from the Tot Lot at Driscoll and Upshire all the way down to the pool. Feel free to decorate your bikes and scooters beforehand, or meet at the park at 11:00am to decorate onsite (we will have some decorations on hand.) The parade starts promptly at 11:30am. If you can’t march in the parade, feel free to come out and grab a spot along the parade route to enjoy the parade and show your support.

All neighbors are also encouraged to fly your American flags!

BBQ and Pool Party (12 pm – 4 pm)
Food, Games, Prizes 12pm – 2pm
Raft Party 2pm – 4pm
We’ll be grilling up plenty of hamburgers and hot dogs for all to enjoy, free of charge. We’ll also be providing sodas, water, and desserts. We are encouraging neighbors to bring side dishes for all to share. Games will include relay races, pie-eating contests, water balloon toss, belly-flop contests, and more! Prizes for the winners! Come on out and join the fun!

Please note: the pool party and BBQ is a private event, exclusively for members of the neighborhood, their families, as well as outside members of the pool.

Volunteers
Unfortunately, we can’t pull this endeavor off with a tremendous level of effort from the community. We are actively seeking neighbors to help volunteer to make this event a success. We need parade marshalls, grillmasters, game & contest volunteers, and people to help assist with food setup and take down. Please take a moment to visit our sign-up genius and sign up for an available slot. It’s a great way to socialize with and meet your neighbors. Come help us make this an event that everyone will enjoy, remember, and look forward to each year.

Happy Birthday, America! Hope to see you all there!

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

Hello Neighbors,

Just a friendly reminder that our summer Food Truck Fridays series continues this evening. Tonight, the delicious Buena’Dillas Food Truck (www.buenadillas.com) will be in the pool parking lot from 5:30pm until 7:30pm.

Why not keep things easy this evening 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.

Mmmm, good!

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

Neighborhood “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party and Food Truck Night
The Annual Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party will still be held this evening (4PM – 10PM), regardless of weather. 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. Bring your own rafts. Coolers allowed, no glass on pool deck.

Hope to see you all tonight!

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

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