Grand Cove HOA

  THANK YOU!! Thank you Grand Cove Residents.  Your generosity knows no bounds.  The donations that have been dropped off are overwhelming.  Your donations will give many families the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful Christmas. I can’t thank the following people enough for their assistance in making Christmas Sharing a great event for those that attended. Terry Shale for taking on the role of Santa Ed Cassaday for providing us with Christmas music. Sheila, Betty, Gail, Debbie, Denise and Wilma thank you for all your help in plating the baked goods, decorating the tables and preparing the beverages.  I good not have done this event without your help. Donations will still be accepted until December 6 th .  Feminine products, toys, games and children’s clothing (pj’s, diapers, bibs, etc. are still needed). We will be selling off the baked goods that were donated today from 1 – 3 p.m. for $5.00 a plate until they are gone.  The monies collected will be donated to the food bank. My sincere

    Shed Break ins Inbox President GCHOA 12:23 PM (8 hours ago) to bcc:  me I have been informed that several sheds in Grand Coves have been broken into in the last couple of weeks. So please make sure that you lock your shed.   -- David Feenstra President GCHOA grandcovehoablog.blogspot.com .

 CHRISTMAS SHARING UPDATE In my previous notice regarding Christmas Sharing I neglected to inform everyone about the time for the Come and Go reception at the hall. The Come and Go reception will take place on November 27 th from 2 to 4 p.m. So please come out and enjoy some baked goods and refreshments. Donations are now being accepted at the hall for the South Huron Angel Project. Please place your donations in the empty boxes located under the gold and blue decorated trees. Donations will be accepted until December 6 th . Please place your donations of scarves, mitts, gloves, etc. in the boxes as well. Donations of toys, games, movies, etc. are needed for children from the ages of 3 months to 18 years. Gift cards for the Independent and Foodland in Exeter will also be greatly appreciated. Please accept my apology for any confusion created in my first notice. Your generous donations will be greatly appreciated by many families. Gidge Trepanier, Social Director

 November is Women Abuse Prevention Month. We are collecting gently used handbags and female toiletries for women in need. Donations will be delivered to Women’s Interval Home of Sarnia and Huron Women’s Shelter. Drop off at the church Friday, November 26 th from 4-7 and pm or call Dawna at 519-238-5155 to make other arrangements. or drop off at 42 St Andrews to make other arrangements. An Outreach Project by St. John’s-by-the-Lake Anglican Church 70642 Ontario St. N. Grand Bend, ON

 CHRISTMAS OUTDOOR DECORATING CONTEST Once again this year Capreit and the HOA will be sponsoring a Christmas Outdoor Decorating contest. There will be 3 themes up for a prize. Themes this year will be: Best Lighting, Best Natural Decor and Best Decorative Christmas planter. Judging will take place on December 10 th at 5:00 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing all your creative ideas and decorations.

  Dear Resident(s), CAPREIT is conducting its annual National Resident Survey. We encourage feedback – positive and negative – and we value the time you take to give us your thoughts and opinions. We want to continuously improve our service and our communities to ensure that you love where you live. WIN!  Complete this survey in full by November 30, 2021, 11:59pm ET and be entered to win a $200 VISA gift card (conditions apply). Provide your contact information at the end of this survey. We have hired  Insights West  to conduct our annual resident survey. This survey is completely  anonymous , unless you would like to enter to win a prize of a $200 VISA gift card. Otherwise, you are under NO obligation to provide us your contact information. https://surveys.insightswest. com/SE/69/MHC2021/?st= mtbjiyaLEXQsKfMvt6dA5mHSsss5qZ XDla0IGxHKJCJ8m4i4QltAbTpSQv1J s7o1ilXfsZYyoMpOgDHrtbvDYpzmW2 PzkNVP Thank you for being a member of our CAPREIT community!   

  Priority List 2 Items on 2021 Priority list Promised but not completed. Benches and Picnic Tables  told they were on Order 2021 2nd Bocce Ball Court (Promised in 2022) Pavilion in Large Green Space (Promised in 2022) Checking into improved lighting on Pebble Beach  (2021 Budget) New Items 2022  Repair Shuffleboard court and area around Shuffleboard. Resurface Pickleball / Tennis Courts and mark out Tennis court and 4 pickleball courts Repair storage space used by Timeless Treasures (Outdoor Shed by Pool) Locate new space for storing decorations,etc or fix walls in the current room. Proper "doggie poop" disposal containers similar to ones used in public areas and dog parks Control speeding and paint the centre line on the road. (Slow down signs) Pave path to dog park area. Remove sidewalks completely, pave this space, marking designed area for walking with yellow line (This a safety concern for our residents as we have had several residents fall in 2020-2021)  -- David Feens

  CALLING ALL BAKERS   YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!   Baked goods are needed for our Christmas Sharing Event   Cookies, squares, cakes, etc. are all welcome.     Please drop off your baked goods on Friday, November 26 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon   Thank you in advance for your baked goods!       Questions?   Call Gidge Trepanier (519-238-2968)

  HELP!   HELP! HELP! I am sorry to announce that Grand Cove’s Santa after many years has decided to hang up his toy and treat bag to opt for retirement!   We wish Santa all the best in his retirement but we need someone to fill his boots! Everyone enjoyed Santa’s dropping in at the Cove’s Christmas Sharing Event and it is hoped that we can look forward to another Santa dropping in again. A new Santa is needed so if you would like to volunteer to take on that role for one day or know of someone who would, please contact me at 519-238-2968 or via email: 2021socialdirector@gmail.com . A costume is available so the only item you may have to supply are black rubber boots.   Thank you! Gidge Trepanier, Social Director

  Fwd: Halloween Costume Contest Inbox President GCHOA 9:41 AM (1 hour ago) to bcc:  me The names of the winners are as follows: Doug Bain (Clown) 1 st  Prize of a $40.00 gift card from Sobeys Maureen Garinther (Yellow Mask) 2 nd  Prize of a $30.00 gift card from Sobeys Jennifer Wilson (England) 3 rd  Prize of a $20.00 gift card from Sobeys Gidge     -- David Feenstra President GCHOA grandcovehoablog.blogspot.com .

  DIY CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP   A CHRISTMAS centerpiece workshop is planned for December 4 th at 1:00 p.m. in the Club house.   The fee for this work shop will be $20.00 which will include all the necessary materials.   If interested in attending this workshop and creating something for your Christmas table or as gift, please register with the Social Director at 519-238-2968 or by email: 2021socialdirector@gmail.com . If you have access to a glue gun and garden clippers, please bring them with you to the workshop. I look forward to helping you create something lovely for your home.   No experience needed!   Gidge Trepanier, Social Director

  The club house and the exterior are scheduled to be decorated for Christmas on November 13 th at 10:00 a.m.    Your assistance is greatly needed to help decorate the hall, the library and outside areas.   The more the merrier!   YOUR ASSISTANCE AS ALWAYS IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!   Gidge Trepanier, Decorating Convenor