LACDD NEWS By Christine Wells, LA (LW) CDD Community Director Supervisors and Staff would like to wish residents a belated Happy Easter and Happy Passover. Staff welcomes guests visiting for the holidays and wishes safe travels to those leaving for the summer. Residents leaving can remain in touch with their community while away by reading the electronic version of the newsletter, participating in CDD meetings via Zoom, and keeping up to date with community happenings through email blasts. For those remaining in Lake Ashton throughout the summer, Staff is working hard to create a fun summertime activities schedule including our first ever Summer Locals Concert Series featuring local bands playing at the Clubhouse and HFC from May - September. Check out the schedule on page 28. April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate those who dedicate their time to be stewards of this community. This is a perfect time to recognize and say thank you to the volunteers who work hard to ensure Lake Ashton maintains its reputation of being “Simply the Best.” When you are bowling in a league be sure to thank the volunteer pinsetter. Next time you grab a book from the Media Center, thank a member of the Library Committee for ensuring this amenity is well organized and ready for use. When purchasing a ticket at the Activities Desk, thank the volunteer that helps you find a perfect seat. Next time you attend a Club, Group, or Organization function be sure to thank the facilitator for their hard work. There is so much more that goes into planning activities and events than is realized at times. These volunteers, among hundreds of others, work hard to ensure residents, like themselves, have an enjoyable experience at Lake Ashton. See page 22 for information on a special event for volunteers. A budget workshop and regular board meeting was held on March 25. The board reviewed the updated Reserve Study. During this time of year Supervisors and Staff are actively working on the preliminary 2025 budget. Residents are encouraged to attend both LACDD and LAIICDD meetings to be part of the budgeting process and let your opinions be heard. A wrap up report of actions taken at the March meeting was sent out on March 28. LACDD BOARD OF SUP ERVISO RS CONTA CT INF O Lloyd Howison, Chairman 704-302-6555, lhowison@lakeashtoncdd.com Brenda Van Sickle, Vice Chair 863-324-6191 brenda.vansickle@lakeashtoncdd.com Michael Costello, Assistant Secretary 863-875-9228 or 732-718-7431 mcostello@lakeashtoncdd.com Debby Landgrebe, Assistant Secretary 863-268-8193 dlandgrebe@lakeashtoncdd.com Steve Realmuto, Assistant Secretary 863-949-0304, steve.lacdd@gmail.com Office Hours After Monday Coffee in the Clubhouse Ballroom The 2024 Entertainment Series is now complete and WOW, what a season! Staff and the Lake Ashton Activities Advisory Group are working hard on picking entertainment for the 2025 season that is just as good, if not better, than this season (although that will be a difficult task). March was full of many resident events, from the 16th Annual Fine Arts and Photography Show to the LA Purple Stars Walk for a Cure and St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser and LAPAC's Annual Community Showcase, to name a few. Lake Ashton residents are truly amazing, not only because of their immense amount of talent, but their willingness to help those in need. I am so grateful to be your Community Director! Lake Ashton is and will always be "Simply the Best.” 10
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