WINDSOR
Volume 22, Issue 2
February 2024 PRESIDENT’S PEN It is time to focus on our 2024 association budget, and we are all anxious to see what is in store for us. After the pandemic, many things changed in our economy. Since Bobbie then, the cost of living Mays, has increased several Board times, the minimum wage President increased again this year, the prices of materials and services continue to rise, and the list goes on and on. Our board and staff continue to look for ways to cut costs and get the most we can for our money. Over the last two years, General Manager Rebecca Zazueta, through research and creativity, has offset a portion of the increase to our monthly coupon. We know 2024 will bring additional financial challenges, which we will continue to discuss and share in meetings and our monthly community newspaper, Windsor Life. One of the challenges is our laundry service. The building laundry machines are provided and maintained by CSC Service Works. In exchange, the association receives a commission approximately equivalent to $100,000 each year. This income is used to offset HOA assessments. This year, we were unable to negotiate a CSC renewal contract to include new equipment, but our general manager was able to secure a 12-month renewal with no increase in what we pay for each wash and dry. The vending rate of 75 cents per wash PRESIDENT'S PEN continued on page 4
In This Issue Community and Committee Meetings...............pg 3 In Remembrance.............................................. pgs 3-4 Letters................................................................ pgs 3-4 Board in Motion.....................................................pg 5 Employee Anniversaries.......................................pg 5 From the General Manager Budget and Annual Meeting..................... pgs 6-7 El Gran Jardin Rent & Utilities........................pg 8 Maintenance & Grounds Updates.................pg 8 Pilera Messaging & Voting.................................pg 9 Down to Earth (Grounds column)..................... pg 10 Community Response Office Hours................. pg 11 Community Response Activities........................ pg 11 Cop Shop............................................................. pg 12 Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Application Event at WG............................ pg 13 Taxes Filing Assistance...................................... pg 13 Councilwoman Sawyer...................................... pg 13 Orientation Schedule for New Residents......pg 14 New Residents...................................................pg 14 WG Multicultural Holiday Calendar.............. pg 15
Take Action for Your Heart...................... pgs 16-17 Everyday Heroes................................................ pg 19 Building Profile................................................... pg 19 WG Art Club Artist Profile............................... pg 20 Photo Album................................................ pgs 21-22 Restaurant............................................................ pg 23 Classes................................................................. pg 24 Activities, Events and Entertainment........ pgs 25-27 Cards and Game Groups................................ pg 27 Clubs and Groups...................................... pgs 28-29 Faith Communities.............................................. pg 29 Local Community Events............................ pgs 30-31 Announcements........................................... pgs 31-32 Health Screenings & Services.......................... pg 32 Services and Products Presentations.............. pg 32 Support Groups.................................................. pg 32 Windsor Writers........................................ pgs 33-35 Classifieds .......................................................... pg 36 Service Directory....................................... pgs 37-38