GRIT Newsletter: April 1989

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The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association (SHHA) is preparing for its annual meeting where members are encouraged to participate, express concerns, and potentially run for board positions. The President acknowledges the community's support and outlines the importance of homeowner involvement in shaping the association’s future. The newsletter also includes updates on projects like the Tramway/Paseo del Norte development, Volunteer Fire Department activities, and a Wildflower Group meeting, emphasizing community engagement and support. Keywords: annual meeting, board positions, community involvement, Tramway/Paseo del Norte, Volunteer Fire Department, Wildflower Group.

Additionally, the GRIT newsletter features articles on various community topics such as a landscaping discussion, special refuse pickups, a directory publication, and upcoming church services. Residents are informed about a special cleanup week, a home catering service, and guidelines for hosting students in a homestay program. The newsletter also addresses concerns like pet safety, security patrol contact updates, and the deadline for the next GRIT submission. Keywords: landscaping, refuse pickup, directory publication, homestay program, security patrol, catering service, church services, GRIT submission deadline.

The newsletter mentions various delicacies like spaghetti pie, turkey with green chile, beef and chicken fajitas, and Santa Fe glazed ham available for takeout on certain days. It also discusses various native plants suitable for landscaping in the Sandia Heights area, including sarvis berries and golden currants, accentuating their adaptability to the region's dry climate and sandy soil. Furthermore, it highlights a lap pool system called "Swimex" designed for year-round use, emphasizing its space-saving design and suitability for personal use without the hassle of public pools.

Keywords: landscaping with native plants, Sandia Presbyterian Church, neighborhood coffees, State Fairgrounds Arts and Crafts Expo 89., Sandia Heights Community Association's Spring Fling, "Swimex" lap pool system, take-home meals, Design Remodeling advertisement, Santa Fe Liquor License Hearing, spring cleaning services