GRIT Newsletter: December 2017

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The December 2017 newsletter begins with a warm welcome to nine new SHHA Board members who joined during October and November to address a critical shortage in board membership. The new volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, hold a commitment to bring fresh ideas, and promise a collaborative approach to benefit the community. Additionally, the newsletter provides insights on how to reduce unsolicited mail, emails, and telemarketing calls by opting out through various channels and organizations, ensuring consumer privacy and peace of mind.

In the subsequent sections, attention shifts to a reminder about covenant rules against storing trailers, boats, RVs, and commercial trucks on properties in Sandia Heights, urging residents to maintain the neighborhood's beauty. An emphasis is placed on holiday lighting safety tips, snow removal responsibilities, and a warning against using rodent poison due to environmental risks and potential harm to wildlife. The newsletter concludes with details of SHHA's Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and a summary of approved projects in the Architectural Control Committee Activity Log. Keywords: new SHHA Board members, unsolicited mail, telemarketing calls, covenant rules, holiday lighting safety, rodent poison, volunteer appreciation, approved projects.

Numerous projects are underway in different residences across Sandia Heights, including driveway replacements, stucco repairs, roof replacements, landscaping projects, installation of outdoor features like pergolas and decks, as well as fence replacements and photovoltaic panel installations. Residents are encouraged to visit the website for a complete list of projects managed by the Architectural Control Committee. Additionally, a detailed guide on maintaining poinsettias throughout the year is provided, offering tips on watering, temperature control, and steps to encourage reblooming for the next season.

Community event bulletins feature local establishments like O’Beans Coffee and St. Chad's Episcopal Church, along with activities such as the Sandia Heights “Cork & Fork” dining group and opportunities like joining the New Mexico Symphonic Youth Chorus. Office hours, closures, board meeting dates, member benefits, and services offered by SHHA are outlined, including free notary services and safety vests for sale. Members are also reminded about tram passes and can access classified ads and an ACC Color Reference Guide through the SHHA office.

Keywords: youth chorus, SHHA services, local establishments, landscaping projects, driveway replacement, stucco repair, poinsettia maintenance, roof replacement, community events, outdoor features