Hello Neighbors,

Championship Swim Meet
The Washingtonian Woods Waves swim season comes to an end this Saturday at the MCSL Division K Championship Meet — also known as ‘Divisionals’.  This year the meet will be held at Lake Marion pool in Montgomery Village, and the Waves enter the Championship meet with an undefeated seasonal meet record of 5-0, as well as a 1st place finish in the Relay Carnival!

Good luck Waves!

Swim Team Banquet
5pm – 10pm (pool closes at 4pm)
Additionally, as the season concludes, the pool will also be closing early on Saturday for the annual Swim Team Banquet. The Banquet will be held at the pool from 5pm until 10pm for all members of the swim team. The pool will be closing at 4pm to accommodate setup for the banquet. There will be a DJ at the event from 6:30pm until 9:30pm, and at times the venue may be louder than usual, although we have asked that all volume levels remain respectful of similar outdoor events. The DJ will not be performing past 9:30pm.

We apologize in advance for the reduced pool hours tomorrow, and we appreciate both your support and understanding.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Storm Culvert Repair Work on Upshire Circle
Starting July 5th

The City of Gaithersburg (through its contractor, E&R Services) will soon be performing storm culvert repair work on Upshire Circle, at the location shown on the this map (near the tennis courts.) The work starts July 5 and consists of repairs to the concrete headwalls and erosion repairs. A porta potty was recently placed near the site.

The road will remain open at all times. Work will take place during the day time, Monday through Friday. This should be a relatively short project that should be complete in a few weeks. All work will take place on City property, and all disturbed areas will be restored at project completion.

If you have any questions about the upcoming work, please feel free to contact:

Brian Fields, PE
Engineering Services Division Chief
City of Gaithersburg
O (240) 805-1260 | M (202) 666-9998

Relay Carnival this Sunday Morning | Heavy Parking
The Washingtonian Woods Waves swim team will be hosting the K Division Relay Carnival this Sunday, July 10 from 8am until Noon. This meet is one of two special meets of the swim season that features all 5 teams swimming at the same pool. This year, Washingtonian Woods is hosting one of them: The Relay Carnival. You can learn more about this event at this link.

The purpose of this email is to inform the neighborhood that due to this meet, numerous additional cars will be in the neighborhood between the hours of 7AM and 1PM, Sunday, July 10th. The swimmers and families of all 5 teams have already been informed of proper parking lot locations, and to preferably park in any legal spots along Midsummer Drive or Upshire Circle. The team plans to have parking lot attendants on hand to help control parking as best is as possible.

We appreciate both your support and understanding. And, feel free to come cheer on the Waves!

We hope everyone is staying safe and well.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Just a friendly reminder that we are looking forward to seeing you for our annual 4th of July Party this Monday starting at 12 pm!

Red, White & Blue Parade (11:30 am – 12 noon)
(Decorating starts at 11:00am; Parade starts at 11:30am)
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.

BBQ and Pool Party (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
** The pool party and BBQ is a private event, exclusively for members of the neighborhood, as well as outside members of the pool.

Guest Policy
The Social Committee has received a few questions asking about the party on Monday and the guest policy — and wanted to send out a quick message to clarify for all:  If you have a family member/friend visiting for the holiday, they are able to join you at the pool during operating hours 11 AM to 9 PM. As seating space is limited, we do suggest you consider bringing chairs or blankets on the day. As the event has food and drink paid for by the HOA as well as games which have prizes eligible, Guests will NOT be able to partake in those paid activities. There is no option to pay for a guest to have food. You are more than welcome to bring your own food and drink on the day (no glass please).

Each registered pool member will be given wristbands and food tickets based on your membership status within the pool computer, which uses your application that you submitted prior to the start of the 2022 swim season. We are using a very old computer program to check members in, so please bear with us. You can come as early as 11am to check in, obtain wristbands for your family and find a seat.

Schedule of Events
– The Parade will start at 11:30 am from the Tot Lot on Driscoll.
– BBQ Food will be 12pm – 1:30pm
– Carmen’s and Desserts 3:00pm – 4:00pm
– Games throughout the event

Volunteers
Finally, we can’t make all of this happen without volunteers! There are many ways to help and we still have many slots that need to be filled. Please take a moment to look at the available slots and sign up today!

Change to Neighborhood Trash Service |  Trash Can Samples
The Board 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.

In the meantime, the Board has procured two trash can samples for neighbors to check out in-person. The samples are currently placed at the Clubhouse Entrance to the pool, for your review, and will be there for the next week or so. We have one 64-gallon sample, and one 96-gallon sample. Please note that while both sample cans have pink tops, our actual cans will not — please just review the samples for size comparison and for usability.

We do not yet know which of the two sizes will be the “standard” option; however, all residents should have the choice between the two. For example, if the 64-gallon can becomes the standard, then residents will still have the option to choose the 96-gallon can — and vice-versa.

We hope everyone is staying safe and well.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Annual Spring Property Inspections
Annual compliance reviews are scheduled to begin in the next week or so for all owners of single family homes in Washingtonian Woods. These inspections are to verify that every property is in full compliance with the Association’s governing documents, and the reviews are conducted during this time of year in order to give everyone an opportunity to make necessary corrections and repairs during the best possible weather conditions. Please note the Annual Compliance Review is in addition to regular drive through visits. The reviews are done from the streets and common areas, and may include photos. Please be aware, no one will be coming onto your property.

Below is a partial check-list for your reference:
• All roof shingles and exterior siding are in place
• All exterior brick, stone, and siding is clean and free of stains
• All exterior trim, features, and cornice are in place and in good shape
• Exterior lighting is functioning and in good shape
• Garage doors are in good shape
• All shutters are in place, the same color and not faded
• Mailboxes are straight and have the address present
• Mulch beds are free of weeds
• Plant material and trees (including branches), are in good shape
• Fence, if applicable, is in good shape
• Deck, if applicable, is in good shape
• Outdoor play equipment that is not put away when not in use
• Bulk/loose items on the property that are not kept out of public view
• Trash cans/recycle bins not stored out of public view except on collection days

Please note that with regards to outdoor play equipment remaining perpetually in front yards, the Board has been intentionally lenient over the past two years with enforcement, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and desire to be flexible. However, at this time the Board will once again be requesting that homeowners start putting playing equipment away when not in use, and not leave in front yards overnight. Please kindly begin to re-adopt this approach over the coming weeks.

PMP will be conducting the property inspections. If you have a compliance issue, you will first receive an email notice, followed by a hard copy of the notice to your home as well. If you have any questions, please wait for the hard copy of the compliance letter and then contact Tim Mulford at PMP (301-963-3337 or [email protected]), to discuss further or to request an extension.

Your efforts in keeping Washingtonian Woods an attractive and appealing community in which to live are very much appreciated.

We hope everyone is staying safe and well.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Please see below for our Schedule of Events for the Annual Washingtonian Woods Neighborhood Independence Day Celebration:

Red, White & Blue Parade (11:30 am – 12 noon)
(Decorating starts at 11:00am; Parade starts at 11:30am)
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.

Parade Route
This year’s parade route will start again at the Tot Lot near Upshire Circle and Driscoll Way, and will mostly run along Midsummer Drive. If you happen to live along the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of Midsummer Drive, we kindly ask that you avoid on-street parking during the parade window of 11am – 12 noon, if possible. Please see below for this year’s parade route.

BBQ and Pool & Raft Party (12 pm – 5 pm)
Food, Games and Music 12pm – 5pm
We are excited to once again partner with the Bean Bag Deli who will cater our traditional 4th of July celebration this year! Lunch will be served from 12pm -1:30pm and include burgers/hotdogs and sides. Chips and drinks will also be provided. Carmen’s Italian Ice and Bake-Off Desserts will be served from 3pm – 4pm.

Games will include water balloon toss, belly-flop contests, and more! Come on out and join the fun!

Bake-Off: If you would like to participate in the Bake-Off, please have your dessert to the lower level of the clubhouse no later than 1:30pm on the day of. Desserts will be judged on patriotic appearance and taste. Please see this attached flyer for more information.

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
Finally, we can’t make all of this happen without volunteers! There are many ways to help and we still have many slots that need to be filled. Please take a moment to look at the available slots and sign up today!

Gaithersburg SummerFest and Fireworks
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Celebrate America’s independence with friends and family at SummerFest, Gaithersburg’s illuminating summer festival on the expansive grounds of Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm. The free event takes place on SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2022, from 6 to 11:30 p.m. The festival features live music, food trucks, local breweries, family-friendly activities, all leading up to a spectacular fireworks display & SummerGlo After Party.

SummerFest kicks off at 6 p.m. with Nation, one of DC’s top dance bands. Enjoy delicious offerings from food & local craft beverage vendors, including Dogfish Head, Landmade, Lone Oak, Steinhardt Brewing, True Respite & Waredaca.

You can learn more about this spectacular event at the City’s SummerFest web page.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party
Saturday, June 18th. 4 -9pm.
Just a friendly reminder that The Annual Washingtonian Woods “Summer Kick-Off” Pool & Raft Party will be held this Saturday, June 18th, from 4pm until 9pm. All neighbors and pool members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Music, soft drinks and dessert will be provided.

– Bring your own rafts!
– Music!

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

SAVE THE DATE: Neighborhood 4th of July Parade, BBQ and Pool Party
Monday, July 4th.
Mark your calendars for the Annual Washingtonian Woods 4th of July Parade, BBQ and Pool Party!

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

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

Please take a moment to sign up to help decorate, check in guests, serve dessert or help with games!! We can’t do this very well attended event without you!  The Sign-up Genius for this year’s event can be found here.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Please see the following notice regarding a public meeting to review proposal for Belward Farm Phase 1 build-out. The meeting is scheduled for May 10 at 7PM. If interesting in attending, please RSVP to [email protected] by 5PM, May 9.

Additionally, more information can always be found at the Sensible CCT Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/sensibleCCT

We hope everyone is staying safe and well!

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

Hello Neighbors,

The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee would like you let you know of two social events coming up this Month:

Kentucky Derby Party
Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse, Upper Level
Saturday, May 7th
5:30pm – 9:00pm

Adults! Break out the hats and the bow ties, and stir up some Mint Juleps, it’s time for the Derby!

Join the Social Committee for the Kentucky Derby live, some friendly wagers, games and appetizers. Bring some CASH to participate in games, horse races and Left-Right-Center. We will have blind bets as well!

Dress to Impress – Prizes to be awarded for best dressed and/or hat.

Soda and Mixers will be provided.

More information on the Kentucky Derby Party can be found here.

Annual Washingtonian Woods Neighborhood Camp-Out
Friday, May 13th, 6pm
Washingtonian Woods Park at 341 Upshire Circle

After several years off due to the COVID pandemic, our neighborhood campout is back this spring! Please join your friends and neighbors for our Annual Neighborhood Camp-out this Friday, May 13th at the Washingtonian Woods Park at 341 Upshire Circle  (next to the big playground and tennis courts.)

Tent set-up will begin at 6:00pm in the field next to playground in the big park. This is a bring your own everything (BYOE) event; please plan to pitch your own tent, bring drinks, snacks, bug spray, etc. Please make sure all camping equipment is cleaned up by 11am Saturday morning. And, please help keep the park clean and plan to take out any trash you bring in.

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

More information on the Neighborhood Campout can be found here.

Food Trucks
The most recent Food Truck schedule can be found here.

Pool Pass Applications
If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to complete your 2022 Pool Pass application (download .PDF) and return to Tim Mulford at PMP no later than Friday, May 13th to ensure that you and your family will be able to access the pool on Opening Day.

Next Board Meeting – May 31, 2022, 7pm
The Association holds monthly Board meetings on the 4th Tuesday of every month (with the exception of December.) The meetings start at 7pm and are usually held in the upper level of the clubhouse. However, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Board meetings are occurring over Zoom until further notice.

Due to privacy concerns and a need to verify attendance, the Board has decided not to post meeting Zoom links in a public forum. Rather, all residents interested in attending a Board meeting should reach out to Tim Mulford ([email protected]), and Tim will provide the appropriate Zoom link once available. We thank you for your patience and understanding, and we hope to be back to in-person meetings sometime soon.

Please note that the May meeting has been rescheduled back one week — Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

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

Hello Neighbors,

Election Results
At the rescheduled annual meeting, which occurred on February 22, 2022, the following residents were elected to the Board:

Kathleen McCann
Stephanie Benz

Thank you to all residents who offered to volunteer their time by running for a position on the Board.

2022 Pool Mailing, Swim Team Calendar, Tentative Social Event Calendar
Please keep an eye out for the annual pool mailing. Included will be pool hours, rules & regulations, pool pass application, swim team calendar, and tentative Neighborhood Social Events calendar. They should be arriving in your (snail) mailboxes within the next few days.

Change to Neighborhood Trash Collection Service
The Board would like to take this opportunity to inform all residents of the Washingtonian Woods single family homes, of a notable upcoming change to our neighborhood trash collection service. Later on this spring, our service will be reduced to a single pickup per week (day of week still to be determined), and all residents will be provided with an 96-gallon toter trash can that will be required for pickup.

This change is related to several things: steady annual increase in service cost, and the waste collection industry adopting the use of trash trucks with automated lifts.

The Board did not take this change lightly, and explored all viable alternative options. However, this paradigm is quickly becoming the norm for the industry, and options to keep two pickups per week were no longer economically feasible. It is the Board’s hope that the larger provided trash can will help offset the reduced frequency of pickup. Residents wishing to have additional toters may make that request directly with the contractor, and they will be provided for an additional fee.

As more specific details become available around timing and implementation of the change, we will be sure to provide updates. In the meantime, any residents wishing to discuss this change, or any other matters, are welcome to attend our next Board meeting, date and time listed below.

Next Board Meeting – March 22, 2022, 7pm
The Association holds monthly Board meetings on the 4th Tuesday of every month (with the exception of December.) The meetings start at 7pm and are usually held in the upper level of the clubhouse. However, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Board meetings are occurring over Zoom until further notice.

Due to privacy concerns and a need to verify attendance, the Board has decided not to post meeting Zoom links in a public forum. Rather, all residents interested in attending a Board meeting should reach out to Tim Mulford ([email protected]), and Tim will provide the appropriate Zoom link once available. We thank you for your patience and understanding, and we hope to be back to in-person meetings sometime soon.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

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

Hello Neighbors,

The Washingtonian Woods Social Committee would like to let you know about and invite you to the following upcoming social events.

Washingtonian Woods Gives Back
Saturday, December 11th, from 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 12 families whose parents/guardians have submitted wish lists to the KINDH organization. There are still a few slot available:  For those wishing to participate, please click this link for instructions and to see a list of requested gifts.

Wrapped gift drop off will be on Saturday, December 11th from 10:00am -1:00pm at the Washingtonian Woods clubhouse. Masks must be worn at drop off. Please contact Marcie Blackman ([email protected]) or Rhonda Haley ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

Thanks for helping to make this a special holiday season for these families.

Neighborhood Caroling
Friday, December 17th
Monday, December 13th (practice session)

Our neighborhood caroling event will take place Friday evening, December 17th.

There will be a caroling practice from 6:30pm – 7:30pm Monday, December 13, in the driveway of Jim Camlek and Marylou Berg’s house at 115 Upshire Circle. Come out for some Christmas cookies, hot beverages and cheer! Still looking for a choral ringer, so if you have some singing experience, we’d love to hear from you. We hope to see you Monday! Don’t forget to please wear a mask while singing.

Final Food Truck of 2021
Friday, December 10th from 3-7pm!
Washingtonian Woods Clubhouse
We have come to our final food truck of the year! BrickNFire is excited to be back on Friday, December 10th from 3-7pm! Below is the online ordering link for our location:

https://www.bestfoodtrucks.com/lots/baltimore-511-midsummer-drive

All online orders will be priority that evening, but they will be accepting walk up orders all night that they will fit around the already scheduled orders. So, order online and choose your time- or get there on the early side to order in person. When they are out they’re out.

Next Board Meeting – January 26, 2022, 7pm
The Association holds monthly Board meetings on the 4th Tuesday of every month (with the exception of December.) The meetings start at 7pm and are usually held in the upper level of the clubhouse. However, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Board meetings are occurring over Zoom until further notice.

Due to privacy concerns and a need to verify attendance, the Board has decided not to post meeting Zoom links in a public forum. Rather, all residents interested in attending a Board meeting should reach out to Tim Mulford ([email protected]), and Tim will provide the appropriate Zoom link once available. We thank you for your patience and understanding, and we hope to be back to in-person meetings sometime soon.

We hope everyone is staying safe and well!

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