GRIT Newsletter: August 1989

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The August 1989 newsletter from Sandia Heights Homeowners Association addresses the theme of change, particularly focusing on recent developments within the community. The President reflects on past accomplishments like negotiating water rates and service contracts, while also highlighting future plans for restructuring the association to be more inclusive. Additionally, upcoming projects include waste management programs, highway construction, and neighborhood improvements to enhance the living experience in Sandia Heights. The newsletter recognizes outgoing volunteers for their contributions and emphasizes the importance of community support and engagement for continued growth and success.

The newsletter also covers specific initiatives and activities within Sandia Heights, such as a Lapidary Workshop for adults interested in gemstone creation, a Book Club welcoming new members, and updates on the Sandia Heights Directory distribution. Fire safety concerns due to dry conditions are addressed, with a call for heightened awareness and cooperation to prevent wildfires. Information on trail developments and boat inspections is also provided, underscoring the community's focus on recreational opportunities and safety measures in the area.

The newsletter includes information about the Sandia Heights Bridge Club's schedule for various bridge games, with new groups forming weekly. It also announces the Annual Holiday Bazaar in November, encouraging residents to participate by planning, attending, and contributing their talents to the event. Additionally, details about refuse pick-up changes for Labor Day are provided, along with advertisements for local real estate and investment services, as well as community activities like a specialized music program for preschoolers and a bridal wear shop. The Sandia Mountain Coalition is highlighted as a nonprofit group advocating for open access to Sandia Mountain and seeking membership support through donations.

The newsletter includes a comprehensive birdwatcher's checklist for the Sandia Mountains, listing various species found in the region. The checklist covers a wide range of birds, including herons, ducks, vultures, hawks, owls, woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, sparrows, finches, and more. Each bird species is categorized by its abundance and status in the area, providing valuable information for birdwatching enthusiasts. Additionally, the newsletter discusses the types of evergreen trees suitable for the Sandia Heights region, focusing on junipers, pinons, ponderosa pines, Colorado spruces, firs, Arizona cypress, and other pine varieties. The article highlights the growth patterns, water requirements, and challenges associated with planting and maintaining these evergreen trees in the local climate.

The Sandia Heights Homeowners Association's newsletter from 1989-1990 includes a detailed list of the Board of Directors along with their contact information. It also features information about neighborhood coffees where residents can meet their neighbors, as well as an announcement about the Holiday Bazaar sponsored by the association. Additionally, there are numerous non-commercial ads offering various services such as babysitting, house sitting, and house care posted by residents, creating a sense of community involvement and support.

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