Mike Pratali, Editor
July 1, 2021
Clubhouse Office Closure
In observance of Independence Day, the Clubhouse office will close at 3pm, Friday, July 2, 2021 and resume normal business hours Tuesday July 6, 2021.
Gallery Events Are Back!
Happy Hour at the Gallery!
We are excited to announce Happy Hours are back starting July 30th at 5:00 pm.
Bring your own food and beverages. Resident's are encouraged to wear name badges
But wait...there's more!
Here's a look at what's to come!
Click here to be directed to the Events Calendar.
Seagarden, Where is Your Money Going?
The Seagarden Committee would like Pinturas residents to know that their assessment money is hard at work.
For the first 2 months of this fiscal year, ending May 30th we have spent:
- $1,215 Roof tarp & drywall repairs
- $3,600 Water repairs
- $1730 Termite repair and treatment
We have received proposals for these preventative repairs in the neat future:
- $950 drain cleaning
- $7,575 dry rot repairs
- $12,000 weep screen repairs
- $9,475 Roof repairs & gutter cleaning
Clubs, Classes and Activities
Yoga with Mike Ward
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7:30 a.m.
$8 per class
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Please bring your own mat or blanket.
Beginners (men & women) are welcome!
Book Club is Back in Person!
The Book Club will meet in the Clubhouse Lounge on Monday, July 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
Please remember to bring your FOB to get in!
The book that will be discussed at the meeting is “The Silent Patient,” by Alex Michaelides.
Future Book Selection
August 2, 2021 - “When the Apricots Bloom,” by Gina Wilkinson
September 6, 2021 - “The Water Dancer,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates
October 4, 2021 - “The Family Upstairs,” by Lisa Jewell
November 1, 2021 - “Prairie Fires,” by Caroline Fraser
Mary Carlson
From Patio Parties, to Mahjong, Bridge, Poker, Jazzercise, Tai Chi, Canasta and MORE! Check the Gallery Calendar for dates and times of all the activities.
Clubhouse Information
Wrought Iron Fencing
We have observed on inspection that there are many homes that have mounded dirt covering the bottom of the perimeter wrought iron fencing.
All mounded dirt must be removed from the fencing immediately as it will corrode the fencing and void our warranty.
Also, please keep all irrigation in your backyard from hitting or pooling at the footings of the perimeter fencing. Should you notice the irrigation from the slope is hitting your fence, please contact TMC at 949-361-8466 to open place a work order .
Safelisting Your Vehicle!
All residents should have received a welcome letter in the mail and instructions on how to safely list a vehicle. If you did not receive this letter please contact the clubhouse office at (949) 361.4685.
Each residence was given a unit-specific code that you must use to safelist a vehicle when you call into Patrol or safe list online. You may safelist a vehicle online by going to the Patrol One website, click here or you may contact them by phone by calling (949) 367.8055.
Review the Parking Rules
Please Click here for more information!
Coyotes & Rattlesnakes
Due to recent concerns by residents, we remind residents to not approach wildlife!
Please contact a Animal Control for more information.
Can't Remember What That eMail Blast Said?
Previous eMail Blasts are easily accessible on the Gallery website. Login and mouseover News. Then click on Recent eBlasts.
Contact Information Update
Please make sure the office has the correct phone numbers and emails on file for you! We have observed a few emails bouncing back. If you change your email or phone number please remember to let the office know.
Also, we encourage all residents to be sure your Emergency Contact information is correct. if you don't remember, just fill out a new Emergency Contact Form and it will be up-dated by the staff. Click here for the form.
Fire Gate Keys
Do you know who has the key to the nearest fire gate?
Review the recently updated Fire Gate Key Directory.
Trash Cans
Please remember per the Gallery Rules:
Refuse, recyclables, and yard waste shall be kept from public view at all times. Trash shall be placed at the curb in containers provided by the trash collection agency, no earlier than dusk of the evening before the designated pickup day. Emptied containers shall be removed from public view as early as possible and no later than the evening following trash pick up.
Resident Endorsed Contractors
The list of contractors recommended by Gallery residents has been reorganized and revised. You now have the opportunity to add your own recommendation and see your recommendation instantly appear on the list. You can also search the list for a particular service. Find the list under Contacts > Resident Endorsed Contractors.
Gallery Give & Take
Whew! Is it over? Maybe. At least the tier structure has been suspended, our Clubhouse is now open, Board and Committee meetings can take place in person, and we all feel a bit more comfortable chatting with our neighbors and sharing our ideas and experiences. The idea of the Gallery Give and Take was to share information during the Covid restrictions. Now that we are freed up a bit more, the Gallery Give and Take column will be suspended. We will keep the page up for a bit and if you have some ideas or recommendations to share, you can enter those by clicking on the blue buttons on the Give and Take page or email [email protected]
But wait, there’s more…..Be sure to check out the page for this month. We have listed some favorite recipes for summer salads. The Gallery has some of the best cooks in town and we have solicited some of their best recipes.
Just click the blue link to check it out.
https://www.talegagallery.org/gallery-give-take/
Meet Your Block Representatives!
Block Representatives and Alternates are an important link to the community. These volunteers communicate information to their neighbors about upcoming social events and provide important feedback about past events. They also participate in Recreation Committee meetings and serve as volunteers at events. You can find the list of Block Reps HERE!
Annette Good and Sandi Shoden are the Block Reps for Corte De Vega, please feel free to reach out to them if you have any questions!
Upcoming Events
Click above to see Upcoming Events.
Click on an event to see details.
Scroll to the bottom and click on Show Full Calendar to see all events.
If it's BLUE, click it!
Important Contacts & Information
Board Of Directors & Committee Meetings
All agendas are clickable on the webpage of each group and are posted on the bulletin board between the office and the gym.
Please see individual agendas for location or Zoom information.
Open Positions
Want to get involved but don't know what you can do?
The Recreation Committee has an open position.
Please visit the Gallery website to submit an application.
Applications will be accepted until qualified candidates are found.
Monthly Committee Meetings
- Seagarden: 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM
- Landscape: 1st Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM
- Operations & Maintenance: 1st Thursday of each month at 9:00 AM
- Recreation: 2nd Monday of each month at 9:00 AM
- Website: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM
- Budget & Finance: 3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30 AM
Board of Directors
4th Tuesday of each month, 4:30PM
President: Roger Jolicoeur
Vice President: Linda Ernst
[email protected]
Secretary: Mary Dean
[email protected]
Treasurer: Robert Curtin
[email protected]
Member at Large: John Oliphant
General Manager: Mike Pratali
[email protected]
(949) 361-4685
Assistant to the General Manager: Amy Bone
[email protected]
(949) 361-4685
General Email Account
[email protected]
TGCA Website: www.talegagallery.org
Clubhouse Hours: Monday to Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Patrol One
(949) 367-8055
SafeList Website: www.patrol-one.com
Talega Maintenance Corp. (TMC)
Slope Maintenance, Slope Irrigation
Issues, Streetlights, & Mailboxes
Phone: (949) 361-8466
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.talegatoday.com
After Hours Emergency
TMC: (800) 428-5588
Seabreeze: (800) 232-7517
(The After Hours Emergency number is
not for safe listing your vehicle).
OC Sheriff Non-Emergency:
(949) 770-6011
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