Oceana News
April 23rd - Weekly Tuesday News Update (click here)
Tuesday E-blast Deadline Sunday at 6:00 pm. Submit to The HUB.
Tuesday eblasts are strictly about committees and activities. Friday eblasts are strictly about management, BOD and administration.
The deadline for the Friday eblast is Wednesday at 6:00 pm.
ACTIVITIES COMMITTEEhttps://oceanaseniors.org/activities/
Wed, April 24th from 10:00 am to noon: Watercolor 101
The Basics – Learn brush techniques, making texture and mixing colors. Led by resident Mary Hall. $5 class fee. Register at the Office.
Thurs, April 25th from 9:00 to 10:30 am: COFFEE HOUR!
Enjoy coffee & donuts while listening to the Clay Colton Duo – twice as nice!
Sat, April 27th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm: Poolside Summer Concert #1
Don’t miss this local steel drum band! Caterer Eddie Chiw will be cooking sliders and bringing his popular homemade potato chips. Only $10. Bring your own beverages. Sign up between April 4 and April 25.
Thurs, May 2nd from 9:45-10:30 AM: Share & Wear Fashion Show Cheer on your neighbors as they model clothes available for sale at Share & Wear. Come early to purchase $1 coffee and donuts before the show starts!
Thurs, May 2nd from 2:00 to 3:15 pm: Inaugural Spanish Class
Nancy Hildebrand is starting a weekly beginners conversational Spanish class in the Clubhouse Community Room. It’s free, but limited to 12 participants. Contact Nancy at (760) 638-8809.
Fri, May 3rd: Cinco de Mayo Party from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Enjoy a poolside party with margaritas and Mexican food from our caterer Eddie Chiw. Direct from Coyote Bar & Grill in Carlsbad, local band “Mor Sol” will be performing. Only $15! Sign up between April 10 and May 1.
Sun, May 5 at 3:00 pm: OCA at the Movies – “Mother’s Day”
It’s free, no signup required. Popcorn, soft pretzel bites, and soda available for $1.00 each; hot dogs for $3.00 each . Doors open at 2:30 pm.
Save the Dates:
Sat, May 4: Share & Wear Super Saturday Sale, 10am to 2pm!
Sat, May 4: Flower Arranging Class 10am to 2pm
Wed, May 8: Collage Time 10am to 11:30 am
The Friendship Garden is in bloom with many California native plants and flowers. No need to drive to see a superbloom, we have our own here in Oceana. Come and visit this weekend!
The soil in the front of the Oceana Garden is for the exclusive use of Garden Club members only, who have paid for this through club dues. Residents are asked NOT to remove any soil for any reason. You may obtain free compost and mulch when you bring your small recycling container to El Corazon Compost Facility at 3210 Oceanside Blvd. Any questions please contact Lisa Olivero, OGC Chair (917) 589-2003.
The Affordable Connectivity Program, ACP, will end as of April 30, 2024. Many of the internet providers are offering programs for low cost programs. Here is the link to the state of CA offerings for lower cost internet.
The Community Resource Center (CRC) is conducting a survey of residents regarding our services. Paper surveys will be available in the brochures stand outside of the CRC office, located in the Clubhouse lobby. Please complete the survey by June 1, 2024. The survey can be accessed on the CRC webpage and at this link: https://forms.gle/vCZ7R9VUNfb7VG3dA
AROUND OCEANSIDE/SAN DIEGO
Being the sole caregiver for a loved one can be a tough job. Help is available. Monthly, on the second Thursday at 6:30 in the Mission San Luis Rey church, people meet. If you are interested in attending, call Chuck Kruse at 937-823-7662. We can give you a ride to the meeting, make introductions and get you started.
503 Vista Bella Development Update:
A new development proposal has been submitted to the City of Oceanside Planning Department. If you plan to send a letter opposing this project, please send it to the attention of Oceanside City Council members through the Office of the City Clerk, attn: Dr. Zeb Navarro. Council needs to know now of opposition to this development as proposed!
The plans can be viewed online using this link http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/dev/planning/search.asp
and entering the project number D23-00009.
Posted by Nina Ybarra, OCA office
April 19th - Weekly Friday News Update (click here)
MANAGEMENT REPORT by Michael Flores, General Manager
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MAINTENANCE
Please remember to exercise caution when biking, walking, and running along Vista Campana, as biking and pedestrian activity might not always be visible to cars. Try to utilize the sidewalks as much as possible and during early morning and evening hours, please wear bright / reflective clothing, and use safety lights and reflectors whenever possible.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Homeowner Comments for General Session
Wednesday April 24, 2024, the OCA BOD will hold the monthly board meeting. Membership has an opportunity to speak during homeowner comments portion of the board meeting. Each member will have 3 minutes to speak.
For any homeowner that won’t be able to attend the meeting, their voice may still be heard, by emailing their
(under 3 minute) comments, to President Roxanne Remmel, by Tuesday 5:00pm, for the Wednesday 5/24 morning meeting. The Board President will read the statement during homeowner comments portion of the meeting.
Ballot Measure A and B
Please make sure to insert the mailing label in the return envelope so the ballot is delivered to the Inspector of Election and the mailing insert also identifies “ Ballot A Measure or Ballot B Measure”.
Please return your ballots before the April 24th deadline to the Inspector of Elections or you may turn in your ballot to the Inspector of Election at 9:00 a.m. at the auditorium before the April 24, 2024 meeting. Both Measures will be tabulated on April 24, 2024. Thank you!
Posted by Nina Ybarra, OCA office
Calling All Cribbage Players
Every Wednesday, 1pm to 3pm, in the Oceana cardroom we will be playing cribbage for all levels – come to play and learn!! We play 2’s, 3’s and 4’s. It will be fun! Come meet new people.
Please call Rhonda at 760 212 -7175 for any further questions. There will be teachers there to help newcomers to explain the rules! Bring on the challenge!!
Oceana's First Annual Passover Seder
All are welcome. See below for details. Sign up deadline is April 19th.
Community Resource Center Committee Chair Position Available
Please contact temporary chair, Kris at [email protected] if interested or have questions. Or stop in 04/10/24 @ 10:30 in the Clubhouse Card room for the monthly meeting. The CRC is a free service, volunteer led, and is dedicated to helping Oceana residents find community resources they need.
In Case You Missed It!
There will now be 2 eblasts a week…Tuesday will be information from Committees and Activities Only. Deadline to submit is Sunday at 6.. no exceptions!
Friday’s eblast will be from Management, Admin and the BOD. Deadline to submit is Wed at 6pm.. no exceptions!
Please submit your request via the hub form
Have a Green Thumb???
The Oceana Garden Club is seeking volunteers to help in assisting garden plot members who are either away/ill/or not fully able to care for their gardens on their own. If interested, Please contact Lisa Olivero at 917-589-2003
Unit 12 Painting Projects
Hilltop Highlights