Ballots for the RVRMA Board Election were sent out on Friday, June 14, via email. The voting deadline is today, Friday, July 5. Don't forget to vote! Ballots will be counted on Monday, July 8 and election results will be published the same day.

Following is a schedule of key election dates:

This week's featured photo comes to us from RVR residents, Bruce and Jane Warren. The image shows a fawn hiding in the Warren's garden. 

According to the National Deer Association, "the mother will leave the fawn so as to not attract predators while she feeds so that she can receive the nutrition necessary for optimal milk production and she will then return multiple times a day to feed her newborn." 

Bruce and Jane gave the fawn plenty of distance and observed and waited for the mother to return. Hours later the mother returned during a rain storm and collected her fawn.

Thank you to Bruce and Jane for sharing this special moment with us!

You can read more about this deer behavior here.

If you're interested in having your photo highlighted in the weekly news, please submit images to: jessica.hennessy@rvrma.org.

Image by Tricia Pionzio, Written by Donna Chase 

Thank you to RVR homeowners, Tricia Pionzio & Donna Chase for collaborating on this feature!

The RVR Hiking Group will meet next on Tuesday, July 9 to hike Thomas Lakes.

They willl depart from the Ranch House promptly at 7:30 a.m. Join by 7:25 a.m. to car pool or caravan, or if you prefer meet us at the trail head at 8 a.m. Pack food for an early lunch at the lake. Bring your kayak or SUP to cool off at Dinkle Lake afterwards if you’d like. 

Questions? Contact sherrys718@gmail.com in advance of the hike. 

We love watching the hummingbirds that flock to our feeders. But have you seen that wasps are also attracted to these sweet treats? Wasps can be beneficial by eating other bugs in our gardens, but they can be a nuisance to the hummingbirds and to us. Wasps are thought to be most attracted to the colors yellow and white, which are the colors of most of  the flowers where they find their prey, host insect, or sweet nectar to eat. On the other hand, they have a hard time seeing the color red. Luckily, hummingbird feeders are usually red because these petite flyers are attracted to the color. But some feeders have yellow or white nectar guards around the feeding ports, which can attract wasps. So, try to minimize the yellow or white markings on your hummingbird feeders, and choose nectar guards that are red or clear to keeps wasps at bay. The hummers will thank you!

Last week, we ran a piece about paddle boarding. It’s important to remember that there have been numerous accidents and even fatalities this season on the water that could have been prevented had the paddlers been wearing proper safety gear. So if you are heading out on the water, be sure to bring a PFD!

Read more on the topic in an article from the Summit Daily here.

Friday, July 12

Come dressed in your best all in-white outfit in honor of Wimbledon.

$45/person; includes a snack and 2 drink coupons as well as strawberries and cream.

Try out a wooden tennis racquet during the event!

Tuesday, July 16

Come to the Ranch House to meet our new artist for the month of July - Lauren Graves.

Wednesday, July 24

You are invited to attend the RVR Annual Meeting. Held at the Old Thompson Barn, across the street from the Ranch House.

Saturday, July 27

You are invited to the Annual Summer Celebration at the Old Thompson Barn!

Saturday, Aug. 3

Heather Becker, owner of Nordic Gardens will do a garden presentation at Orchard Park from 9:30 - 10 a.m.

Gardens will be open to tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Register to share your garden with RVR Neighbors and friends before Saturday, July 27 with Ali Royer at ali.royer@rvrma.org.

Calling all who work with their hands to create! If you knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc., please join the Naughty Knitters at the Ranch House this summer, Tuesdays at 3 p.m. The group has grown in the last year and they welcome other creative minds to join in the fun!

Reach out to Sarah Murr with any questions at sarahmurr100@gmail.com.

The vote on the proposed special assessment has concluded and the majority of the community has voted in favor of the initiative.

 The vote results are as follows:

In order to pass, we needed a simple majority of “Yes” votes, with at least 60% of all properties participating (to meet a quorum).  We have exceeded the quorum threshold with 69% of all properties participating in the vote. 66% of voters authorized the special assessment, representing a majority. As a result, the special assessment is hereby authorized.

The approved special assessment amount is $5,500 per lot or unit. Please note that the collection of this assessment is being carried out through a separate invoice, which has been sent to your email on record with the HOA. The invoice will come to you directly from RVR's QuickBooks account. The invoice has information regarding payment details inclusive of auto-pay options. You have the option to make either a partial payment (1/2 of the assessment) or a full payment on or before October 1, 2024. If you are splitting up the payment, the second half of the amount owed is due on or before August 1, 2025. However, we want to emphasize that you are free to make the payment at any time that is convenient for you before the due date.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the special assessment or the payment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to assist you and provide any necessary clarifications.

Ages 6-9

Ages 10-14

2024 Pricing:

RVR Residents: $75/day
Non-Resident: $90/day

Times: 12:30 – 4:30 pm

Refund Policy:

Receive a full refund if canceling seven or more days prior. Receive a 50% refund if canceling less than seven days prior but more than 24 hours. Less than 24-hour cancellations will not receive a refund.

*Please note the following dates are wait list only.

Age Group 6 - 9:
7/8,7/9,7/10,7/11,7/12,7/29,7/30,7/31,8/1 and 8/2.

(Formerly Water Aerobics)

Water Aerobics is now called 'H2O Resistance and Core Class. 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. in the rec pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Please remember to RSVP for this fitness class through your member portal here or by calling the front desk at 970-963-6300.

New Qigong Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9492574662?pwd=YTZ3Mkc5Z3FrdllEdjVyZ3R0TXFadz09

Passcode: 400427

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