Virtual Sign Board

For those of you who don't drive by the sign boards in our community, or might miss what's up there, here is a virtual sign board.

I will try to update it as I update the sign board but if anyone notices that I'm behind, feel free to help out.


Thanks -
Jan

 

Pools Open Saturday, May 24th

Community Pool Hours:
11AM - 8PM every day (after school is out)
4-8PM during the week until June 13th (share with swim team at 6:00)

Summerbrooke Pool Hours:
10AM - 8PM every day

Southern Walk Pool - It's close to being finished, but not open yet.

Pool phone numbers are listed on the Broadlands Community June calendar to call to see if they are open (inclement weather, pool contamination).

 

Meet Tom, the Tennis Pro
Saturday, May 31st
at the Hillside Tennis Courts
Rain or Shine so take your umbrellas instead of your rackets if it is raining.
Tom will be there to talk to residents and if it's not raining, check out your tennis skills.

He'll try to follow this schedule:
Adult Beginners at 10am
Adult Intermediate at 11am
Junior Beginners at 12pm
Junior Intermediate at 1pm


To contact Tom Schaeffer:
571-223 1147
taschaeffer@hotmail.com

 

Community BBQ - Saturday, June 7th at Hillside Park from 6-8pm.

RSVP at 703-729-9393 until end of the day, June 4th.

Call 703-729-9393 (events line) for weather updates if it is raining on Saturday.

 

Foam Party this Saturday, June 28th for residents in grades 8 - 12.

Southern Walk Pool starting at 7:00.
RSVP through June 26th to 703-729-9393

 

Oh man. Can they have an adult foam party? How groovy that would be[8D]

 

AAA Trash and Recycling will collect trash on Friday, July 4th (per their website: http://aaatrash.com). Reminder that Trash Collection is on Tuesdays and Fridays. Recycling and Yard Waste is collected on Wednesdays.

New Loudoun County recycling requirements went into effect July 1, 2003.
Check out http://www.loudoun.gov/oswm/recycle/rules/ for more information.

Information taken from the website:

July 1, 2003
County residents must begin recycling cardboard, paperboard and yard waste (i.e. grass clippings and leaves).

Already existing requirments:

January 1, 2003
County residents must begin recycling newspapers, magazines, glass bottles and jars, metal and aluminum cans, and plastic beverage and detergent containers.

Additional information:
Recyclable materials will be set out separately from solid waste. Recyclable materials shall not be set out in plastic bags, nor shall plastic bags be deposited in recycling containers. Newspapers, magazines, and cardboard will be separated and not mixed with other materials. Glass, metal and plastics can be mixed. Any yard waste to be recycled will be in brown paper bags or set out in reusable containers.

 

The deadline for the drawing contest from the June/July Newsletter is this Friday, July 11th. Contest is open to residents, high school age or younger. The contest for this period is "Celebrate America".

The Broadlands Habitat Team is having a planting this Saturday morning at the Nature Center's Demonstration Garden. Contact habitatteam@hoa.broadlands.org or Jan Newell at the Nature Center for information.

 

There is a Kindermusik Program on August 13th at 10am at the Community Center. Beth Frook of Littlehands Kindermusik will offer Songs of My Backyard. Register with Jan at 703-729-9726, cost is $2 per participant. Kindermusik programs offer hands-on musical experiences. Kindermusik programs are generally geared toward children up to 7 years old but all ages are welcome.

Also, the August activities calendar is ready for pickup at the Nature Center and the three community pools.

Contact the HOA at 703-729-9704 with any questions or to request an emailed copy of the calendar.

 

Pools are closing for the season. The last day to swim is September 1, 2003.

Lost and Found items from throughout the season will be at Southern Walk Pool this week. Claim your lost towels, clothes and pool toys or find something you like and help us get rid of it. After September 1, items that can be donated will be given to a charity, all other items will be discarded.

Thanks -
Jan

 

The Broadlands September Calendar is ready - available at the Nature Center and I remembered yesterday to send it to the webmaster. I can also email you a powerpoint or PDF version (jnewell@broadlandshoa.com).

This weekend, I scheduled (but didn't advertise because I didn't realize September 7 was so close), a trash cleanup on Sunday, the 7th at 4:00pm. Meet at the Community Center on Waxpool Road for trash bags and gloves. Then, go find an area to clean. The muddy section right by the community center needs it but it's been so muddy, no one has ventured in. But, if you have fishing waders, this is the spot for you.

Come back when you finish collecting trash (by 5:00pm) for cold water and juice (and wipes for your hands). Watch out for poison ivy (in fact, stay away from it). I'll have a limited number of trash grabbers (is that what they're called?) and stabbers at the start.

Hope to see you Sunday (unless it's raining, then I'm staying home).

Jan

 

Another Broadlands Community Yard Sale is scheduled for September 20th from 8am to 12pm. The Community Events Committee will advertise in local papers, post Community Yard Sale signs at the entrances to the Broadlands and provide a street map of the Broadlands with particpating homes listed on the reverse.

If you will be selling items at your house, there's still a chance to get your address listed on the map. Call 703-729-9393 or email activities@hoa.broadlands.org by 5:00 Monday, September 15th. Include your street address and if using email, list the items you'll be selling for easy entry into the yard sale spreadsheet which will be available at the HOA website starting Wednesday (hoa.broadlands.org).

The printed map will be available at the Nature Center on Friday from 9am to 5pm and outside at the Community Center at 43004 Waxpool Road the day of the yard sale.

Thanks -
Jan

 

The Community Yard Sale is still scheduled for this Saturday from 8 - noon. Current projections show the hurricane past by Saturday morning. Should there be severe weather, please check the events line at 703.729.9393 for an update.

Just the messenger,
Jan

 

A new playgroup for children ages 0 - 3 starts tomorrow at the Community Center on Waxpool Road. Come every other week from 10:45 to 11:15 am for a chance to socialize and play with other children in the Broadlands. Resident Abby Harrison will help get our new Wednesday Wiggleworms playgroup started with stories, games, songs, crafts. Dates through the end of the year are October 8th and 22nd, November 5th and 19th, and December 3rd and 17th. There is no cost and no need to register, just show up. If you have any questions, email activities@hoa.broadlands.org or contact the HOA.

Jan Newell
703.729.9726

 

The October/November Calendar for the Broadlands is ready at the Nature Center. If you would like an email listing all the activities, please contact me at jnewell@broadlandshoa.com.

Activities in the Community this week and next:

The Garden Club meets tonight at the Nature Center at 7:00pm.

The Investment Club meets tonight at the Community Center at 7:30pm.

The Mom's Club of Ashburn meets tomorrow, Friday October 17th at the Community Center at 10:30am.

Saturday, October 18th is Family Stream Day at the new Ashburn Library from 10am to 3pm. I'll be there at the Rust Sanctuary's Children's Activities table helping with crafts from 11- 1. Stop by and say hello. There's an article in the Broadlands newsletter on page 20 with more details.

I'll also be at Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve from 12 - 4 on Sunday, October 19th. Come out for a hike along Goose Creek - it's only 15 minutes West from here. The fall colors are going to be awesome. Check out the owl pellets or hunt for signs of beavers. Banshee Reeks is open from 8 - 4 Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Volunteer Day is Saturday morning at 9:00 - just show up ready to work .

Boot Camp Session II starts early next Tuesday morning. Register at the Nature Center between 9-5 M-F and 11-6 on the weekends. Workout and get fit like you're really at boot camp, just not every day.

Wednesday Wiggleworms playgroup for 0-3 year olds will meet again next Wednesday, October 22nd at the Community Center from 10:45 - 11:15.

The Needlecraft Club meets next Wednesday also - at 6:30pm at the Community Center.

If you have any questions, contact me at the Nature Center.

Jan

 

Lots of events, listed chronologically:


Halloween Parade October 26 at 2:30

The Broadlands Halloween Parade is this Sunday, October 26th. The Parade will start at 2:30 in the parking lot of the Community Center on Waxpool Road. Questions? Call the HOA at 703.729.9704.


Barnyard Dance for Preschoolers October 29 at 10am

We are filled up for the Barnyard Dance by Beth Frook of Kindermusik next Wednesday, October 29th at 10am. We are working with Beth to offer another activity in our Community soon.

Scrapbooking and Stamping October 30 from 7-10

Our last Scrapbooking and Stamping of 2003 is on October 30 from 7-10pm at the Community Center. The group will start again in January, meeting on the last Thursday of the month.

Broadlands Trick-or-Treating - October 31st

Trick-or-Treating in the Community is on Halloween night, October 31st. Please drive safely.

Safe Sitter Course November 3rd and 4th

A Safe Sitter Course for 11-13 year olds is being offered at the Community Center on November 3rd and 4th. Call Broadlands Regional Medical Center at (703) 858-3465 to register and for more information.

Wednesday Wiggleworms November 5th at 10:45am

The next meeting of the Wednesday Wiggleworms playgroup is on November 5th at 10:45am at the Community Center. No need to register, just show up. If you have any questions, contact the HOA.

Math Magician Classes are starting at the Community, meeting on Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19 & Dec. 3, 10, 17: Session 1: 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. ages 4-6, Session 2: 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. ages 4-6
I can email you a registration form or pick one up here at the Nature Center. (activities@hoa.broadlands.org)

Events Committee Meeting November 6th at 7pm

The next Events Committee meeting is on Thursday, November 6th at 7pm. We'll be planning December Events in our Community, including the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Toys for Tots Collection and the Visit with Santa. If you would like to help at one of these events, help is always needed and appreciated. If you have any ideas for activities for 2004, email events@hoa.broadlands.org or contact the HOA.

Storytime at the Nature Center - November 7th at 5:30

There will be a Friday evening storytime at the Nature Center on November 7th at 5:30pm. Come in PJs if you go to bed early. We'll read a few stories and be finished between 6 and 6:30. Bring pillows and blankets so you can be comfortable on the floor. There are a few seats for adults if you don't want to share a spot on the floor with the little ones. All ages are welcome. No need to register.

LAN Gaming Party November 8th from 12 - 5

The Tech. Committee is sponsoring another LAN Gaming Party at the Community Center on November 8th from 12-5. Pizza provided. Check out the homepage for a link to more information.


That's it for this update -
Next time, I'll tell you about the next set of meetings and events (including our second annual Leaf Jump AND the Fall Festival). Don't forget, if you want this in an email update, contact me at activities@hoa.broadlands.org.