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WANTED: POOL MANAGER ,
LIFEGUARDS, POOL OPENER
(see page 6)
MOVIE NIGHT for ADULTS
Friday, March 11th @ 6:30pm
“The TWILIGHT ZONE”
MARCH 2016 THE CROSSINGS
Visit us online!
www.walnutcountry.com
* VENDOR EXPO * (see page 7)
The Signal
CHOA PROJECTS
The Facilities Committee met at the West Pool with the pool and the
paver contractors. The timeline is as follows:
Monday, February 22: Pool will be drained (two-day process)
Wednesday, Feb 24: Pool demolition
Wednesday, March 2: Concrete deck demolition
Monday, March 6: Plumbing and electrical install
Thursday, March 10: Pool plastering
Monday, March 14: Pavers installation
These dates could change depending on weather or other unforeseen factors.
SPRING FESTIVAL March 26 - 10am—2pm
Spring is almost upon us and that means it’s time for the annual
Spring Festival! This year we are bringing a new and improved Egg
Hunt to the Crossings. Not only are there going to be oodles of eggs
to hunt down and all your fav cartoon characters, but this year we
have added a bouncy house, a balloon twister, a couple of craft
booths AND some munchies!! What better way to spend a few
hours on a beautiful Saturday! The festival is being held on the up-
per greenbelt, 10am—2pm, March 26th. So, bring those baskets,
bring those kids, and let’s have an grand old time. And by the way,
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT! But, YOU MUST RSVP to:
925-825-0250, or e-mail: [email protected] by March
21st at the latest!
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Walnut Country Preschool’s
Silent Auction
March 19, 2016 7-9PM
Walnut Country Clubhouse
For tickets and information, Call 798-9686 or
email [email protected]
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Saturday, March 12th
Corned beef, cabbage and green beer
once again will highlight resident spon-
sor Nancy Bennett’s St. Paddy’s Day
feast. Starting at 5pm Nancy’s lepre-
chauns will serve up traditional Irish-
American delicacies.
Space is limited to the first 125 people
who RSVP prior to March 5th.
You must RSVP for this event!
crossings-stpaddys.eventbrite.com
SOCCER LEAGUE NEWS
Registration is underway!
Parents of players aged 5-7 years old
are encouraged to sign up their kids for
the Walnut Country Soccer League.
Kickoff to the season will begin with a
parent/coach meeting on March 2nd at
6pm in the Clubhouse. We anticipate
starting play the following week and go
through April. The teams will meet twice
per week. One day will be dedicated to
practicing techniques, developing team-
work, and sportsmanship. The second
day will be for games. This is going to
be fun for everyone involved, so reserve
your spot now by calling the clubhouse
staff at 925-825-0250, or by e-mailing
See you on the soccer field!
Additions & Remodels Kitchen & Bathroom
Renovation Concrete Drives,
Pool Decks & Patios Termite / Home
Inspection Repairs Fire & Water Restoration
BONDED & INSURED
Frank Carrasco Bus: 925-864-4564
Fax: 925-689-0580
www.carrasco-const.com
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Treasurer’s Report (Year To Date) BALANCE SHEET as of January 31, 2016
CARRASCO CONSTRUCTION
Quality * Satisfaction
* Trust *
Lic. #797947
Current Assets
Cash Operating Acct. $310,179
Cash Reserve Acct. 2,366,671
Receivables 14,017
Prepaid Expenses 89,751
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $2,780,618
Current Liabilities & Capital
Liabilities $105,277
Reserves 2,365,734
Owner's Equity 307,296
Income 2,311
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES & CAPITAL $2,780,618
Year-To-Date BUDGET REPORT Actual
Over
(or under)
Actual Budget Budget
Total Revenues $111,370 $107,122 $4,248
Operating Expenses
Payroll/Benefits/Taxes $6,512 $12,146 $(5,634)
Management Expenses 14,788 14,638 150
Office Equip/Supplies 11,183 2,360 8,823
Professional Services 1,696 2,117 (421)
Facilities Repair/Maint. 32,708 26,031 6,677
Recreation 246 1,291 (1,045
Utilities 6,724 9,526 (2,802)
Security Expenses 3,890 3,728 162
Insurance 4,816 5,250 (434)
Tax & Licenses 2,814 1,091 1,723
Reserve Expenses 23,682 23,682
Miscellaneous Expense 0 417 (417)
Total Operating Expense $109,059 $102,277 $6,782
Net Income $2,311 $4,845 ($2,534)
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4498 LAWSON CT., CONCORD
Pat Magee, General Manager The Crossings Business Office
925- 687-9961
President’s Corner – March 2016
Wow! Yes, that’s right, Wow! The members of the Board and I were bowled over by the attendance and
the great feedback we received at the Town Hall and Social on February 21st. It was absolutely fantastic to
see over 100 homeowners show up and really engaged. For those who did not attend, I have two mes-
sages. First, the information we covered is available on our website and will be in the eSignal. Second, we
will definitely be holding Town Halls more often (as was requested by those in attendance!). In the Town
Hall, we covered many topics including our recent survey results, our upcoming reserve projects and the
activities of many of our committees including Communications, Architecture and Landscape. We also dis-
cussed the recent concerns around security and safety – to assist in this area we are now forming a new
committee to help the Board address these concerns. While we were truly humbled by the great turnout,
we do need your help on our committees!
Regarding upcoming projects, we are very busy! Our West Pool renovation is now underway. We have
drained the pool and work has begun. We will be performing major work, as planned for in our reserves, to
re-plaster and re-tile the pool, remove the deck so we can address all plumbing needs and then re-
installing a new paver deck that will provide a great surface and also allow for ease of maintenance going
forward. We are also continuing our efforts in landscape projects. We’ve recently addressed maintenance
for our two wells and are now working on irrigation upgrades and continued landscaping in the eastern
greenbelt area. We continue to do this work to reap the benefits of reduced water consumption and sav-
ings in this time of drought.
Our Crossings Activities Team continues its work on upcoming events. We have two upcoming events and
we continue to need help to plan and carry them out. First, our annual Spring Egg Hunt will be back as our
newly rebranded “Spring Festival” with more costumed characters and festivities on Saturday, March
26th. The Crossings 6th Annual Wine Tasting will be held on Sunday, April 17th. We hope to see you at
these great events.
Finally, if you'd like to read a report about the community-wide survey, please visit http://goo.gl/cCJekc
and scroll to the bottom to find a link to the report.
We would be pleased to have you join us on March 24th for our next regular monthly BOD meeting. Until
next month…
Mark Weinmann, President
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POSITION OPEN for CROSSINGS POOL MANAGER
The CHOA Board of Directors is looking for a dependable and organized pool manager to start work in the
new year. The candidate should have the ability to train others, manage a schedule, oversee staff, and
have experience with pool work. If you are that person, or know of someone with those qualifications,
please contact Pat Magee, CHOA General Manager, at 925-687-9961, or stop by the CHOA Business Of-
fice for an application. This is a paid, part-time position.
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(855) 371-5300—Security for Common Area
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
POLICE (Non Emergency) 925-671-3200
GSG Protective Security 855-371-5300
CHOA Business Office 925-687-9961
Clubhouse Office 925-825-0250
John Muir Hospital Emergency 925-939-5800
CC Emergency Med Services 925-646-4690
CC Water District 925-688-3158
CCC Fire Protection District 925-941-3330
REWARD The Board of Directors is prepared to pay up to
$2,000 for information leading to the arrest and
conviction of anyone who willfully destroys or dam-
ages association property, including graffiti. If you
know of or see someone using a marking pen,
paint pen, or spray paint, etc. to deface property
within The Crossings, please contact the CHOA
Manager at 925-687-9961 or email busines-
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ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE UPDATE
The Architectural Committee (AC) would like to
remind fellow homeowners that holiday decora-
tions must be taken down within 30 days of the
end of each holiday season.
Homeowners MUST submit an Architectural Ap-
plication and wait for approval before making
any change to any area that can be seen from
the sidewalk, street or Common Area. This in-
cludes, but is not limited to, painting the house
and replacing front lawns, driveways, fences,
roofs and windows. The Architectural Applica-
tion Form can be obtained in the Business Of-
fice or the Architectural section of the CHOA
website at: www.walnutcountry.com.
Other things worth noting, tree branches hang-
ing over sidewalks and streets need to be
trimmed to either eight (8) feet above the side-
walk or twelve (12) feet above the street. Also,
the sidewalk bordering your property is your re-
sponsibility to maintain. If your sidewalk has a
trip hazard, call the city of Concord Public Works
at 925.671.3448. They may come out to
“ramp” the area with asphalt free of charge to
mitigate the problem.
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Craft & Vendor Fair
Saturday, March 12th, 2016 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Faith Missionary Baptist Church Gymnasium 4266 Thompson Dr, Concord
FREE ADMISSION & RAFFLE Crafts including quilts, baskets, jewelry, artwork, soaps, painted glassware, specialty candles, aprons, pet jewelry, piggy banks, tissue box covers, greeting cards, molded crayons, coaster sets, sock monkeys, quiet books, baked goods & more.
Come browse the booths of these vendors:
Thirty-One Pampered Chef Tupperware doTerra Oils Stampin Up Arbonne Usborne Books Scentsy Jamberry
**Bring this ad for 5 additional raffle tickets!**
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Andy Steinberg, Recreation Director Clubhouse Office
925-825-0250
WALNUT COUNTRY BOOK CLUB For more information about the WC Book
Club you can go to: info@berkshire-
books.com or call the Clubhouse at 925-
825-0250.
The following books have been chosen by
Book Club members for…
March: “The Sisters Brothers”
By Patrick deWitt
April: “The Power of One”
By Bryce Courteney
Next meeting: Tuesday, March 15th, at
6:30pm in the Clubhouse.
View From The Clubhouse
The CHOA sponsored event season is off to a great start!
The Super Bowl game might not have lived up to the media
hype, but you couldn’t tell from the 70+ people that at-
tended the game here in the clubhouse. The food was com-
pletely wiped out as was nearly all of the beverages. And
the kids reminded me of kids of yesteryear… they actually
formed a game of touch football on the clubhouse front
lawn. And from some of the plays I saw being made by our
would be Walnut Country footballers I’d say the men play-
ing on the TV could have learned a few things! As far as
teaching old men new tricks, Peyton Manning didn’t need
any new tricks in beating those young Carolina whipper-
snappers. And hey, how ‘bout them Warriors!!
Now that I’ve got you all riled up over the local sports scene
I want to remind all of you parents with kids that love to
play soccer. Registration is taking place as we speak. Don’t
let the kids miss out on a great learning experience. The
Walnut Country Soccer League is waiting for you. Come on
down to the Clubhouse office before it is too late!
On another note I would like to express my deep gratitude
to one of our long term and loyal clubhouse employees…
Roman Scalise. After 6 years of faithful service to his com-
munity it is time for Roman take his leave and move on to
bigger and, hopefully, better endeavors. Yes, Roman is
leaving us, but in his stead comes an eight-year CHOA resi-
dent, Dave Clawson, to fill Roman’s shoes. Drop in to the
clubhouse if in the neighborhood and welcome Dave to the
clubhouse staff. And as they say in showbiz, that’s a wrap!
“Go dti an chead uair eile” (“Until Next Time” in Gaelic)
Have a happy and safe St. Paddy’s Day
Andy Steinberg, Clubhouse Supervisor
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Thank you so much for helping make The
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MOVIE NIGHT at THE CLUBHOUSE
If you think things are weird in a presiden-
tial election year then come on down to
the clubhouse for a particularly strange
evening…
Spend a night with Rod Serling
in
[6:15pm in the CHOA clubhouse]
WALNUT COUNTRY PRESCHOOL NEWS
February was spent teaching the kids about showing love and appreciation for friends, family, and the
community around them. Our Valentine’s Day celebration had the preschoolers exchanging cards and
treats, and bringing home special heart-themed tokens of love to mom and dad. The rest of the month
focused on our appreciation for community workers that we rely on every day. We had visits from
nurses, police officers, and fire fighters who also happen to be Walnut Country moms and dads. Thanks
to everyone who came in to share their careers with the children – many young minds were inspired.
Registration is still going on for the 2016-2017 school year, if you or someone you know is looking for a
great learning environment for their child, please come see what we are all about. Schedule a visit any-
time by calling 925-798-9686, or by email at [email protected].
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE
With the survey wrapping up last month, the Communications Committee now sets its sights on redesigning our community's website. After the Board selects a company to design the website, we will dive head first into creating a more user-friendly layout, chock full of news and information that is easier to find and up-dated more frequently than before. With a "look" in hand, we will start implementing exciting new features like an opt-in residential directory and secure access to CHOA documents.
As discussed at the Town Hall Meeting last month, the Board of Directors is going digital with its operations. All Board members have received laptops from which all CHOA business will be conducted. From these laptops, Board members will be able to share documents online with secure connections, and decrease the administrative burden of printing seven board packets for every monthly meeting. Further, once the laptops are fully configured, all Board members will have public email addresses allowing you, the homeowner, to contact any member directly.
Rich Ellenson: Communication Committee Chair
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2016 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING
Tuesdays – April 5th through May 10th at 6:30pm
Tuesdays – September 13th through October 11th at 6:30pm
Classes are at the Concord Police Department, 1350 Galindo St. in Concord
Search “Concord CERT” and click on Eventbrite,
email [email protected] or call (925) 603-5933 to reserve a seat.
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NOW HIRING: LIFEGUARDS (Rate: $10.50/hr, returning lifeguards $11/hr)
Lifeguard Prerequisites:
1. Must be at least 16 years old.
2. Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously.
3. Obtain a Work Permit, if under the age of 18.
4, Need to be signed up for an American Red Cross Lifeguard class
Local American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Classes: bappoa.org/classes/category/lifeguarding/
*Certification class needs to be completed BEFORE May 31.
NOW HIRING: POOL OPENER (Rate: $10.00/hr)
Prerequisites: You must be at least 16 years old. You must also obtain a Work Permit, if under the age of 18.
Description: Open pools daily by 6:30am and close at 8pm. You would need to unlock/lock gates & bathrooms,
flip signs, check the Chlorine/Ph levels, and take off/put on tarps. Someone who is responsible and reliable.
The job would start early April and continue through the summer.
Applications are available in the Clubhouse and Business Office. ALL APPLICATIONS DUE: APRIL 1st
Contact Information: Pat Magee at: [email protected]
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Walnut Country Signal
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SENIORS' ST. PADDY’s DAY CELEBRATION
The Irish are coming, the Irish are coming! Bummer,
actually they’re not. Due to illness the elves are not go-
ing to be in attendance this year. So what’s a poor saint
to do? Well, it’s certainly not going to stop the rest of the
clan from celebrating. So wear some green and don’t
miss this special potluck dinner at the clubhouse on
March 9th at 5:30pm. Deadline to get your food assign-
ment from Ms. Caroline Jackson is March 2nd. Those of
you who wish to join the party can call Caroline at 687-
7052 to get all the information you’ll ever need to know.
* VENDOR EXPO *
March 19th * 9am to 1pm
Ready to fix up your house, complete some
repairs or paint, add granite or solar? Then
plan on visiting the 5th annual Home Expo!
Over 40 vendors, contractors, roofers, electri-
cians and more will be on site to answer your
questions and set up appointments with you
on the spot!
A huge 100-foot-tent at the basketball courts
behind the clubhouse. Food fundraising booth
by Highlands Elementary. And special work-
shops on how to prepare your home for a
future sale by Nancy Bennett.
Family Movie Night
Saturday, March 19th
FREE MOVIE!
Newly Released Dream Works Film
$1 all you can eat
hot dogs & popcorn
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Movie starts at 6:30 pm
Folding chairs provided Feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets!
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Points of Contact
Security CHOA Facilities Emergency Help 911 Business Office 925.687.9961
GSG Protective Security 855.371.5300 Pat Magee [email protected]
Police (non-emergency) 925.671.3200 Clubhouse 925.825.0250
Andy Steinberg [email protected]
Clubhouse and Greenbelt Events (for more information, contact the Clubhouse)
March 9 (Wed) 5:30-8p Senior Pot Luck
March 11 (Fri) 6:15p Crossings Movie Night: The Twilight Zone
March 12 (Sat) 5-9p St. Patrick’s Day Party (see RSVP info in Signal)
March 15 (Tue) 6:30p Crossings Book Club: “The Sisters Brothers”
March 19 (Sat) 9a-1p Home Vendor Expo (on the basketball court)
March 19 (Sat) 7-9p Preschool Silent Auction
March 26 (Sat) 10a-2p Spring Festival (on the Greenbelt)
Weekly Clubhouse Activities (for more information, contact the Clubhouse)
Tuesdays 6p Yoga with Jess (55-minute class, payment required)
Thursdays 12:30-3p Come and play Bridge!
Thursdays 6-7:30p Practice Tai-Chi
CHOA Official Business (for more information, contact the CHOA Business Office)
March 1 (Tue) 7p Landscape Committee Meeting (CHOA Office)
March 8 (Tue) 7p Walnut Creek Swim Teem Meeting (CHOA Office)
March 10 (Thur) 6:30p Architectural Committee Meeting (CHOA Office)
March 24 (Thur) 7p CHOA Board of Directors Meeting (CHOA Office)
April 5 (Tue) 7p Landscape Committee Meeting (CHOA Office)
March 2016
