Mike Pratali, Editor
May 1, 2021
Presidents Message
Welcome To the Gallery Michael Pratali
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Pratali as the General Manager of the Gallery, replacing Lauren Donovan who is being promoted to Director of Community Management at Seabreeze Corporate Offices.
Mike Pratali is a seasoned General Manager at Seabreeze Management Company, Inc., where he provided exceptional service to the large-scale associations he managed in Orange County. Prior to being a General Manager, he was a Portfolio Manager for seven (7) associations which included a total of 960 homes, single-family, and condominiums.
In the almost 5 years that Mike has been in the Property Management Industry, he has cultivated professional relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality services are provided among his associations. Mike has worked with the Board of Directors, Finance Committee and Management Company to help assist with the creation of the Association’s annual operating and reserve budgets.
Mike lives in Rancho Santa Margarita with his wife and daughter. They are expecting another daughter in July. He enjoys spending time with his family, attending country concerts and vacationing at the river with family and friends.
Please join us in welcoming Mike to the Gallery.
Gallery Board of Directors
Landscape
Mowing Schedule: As a reminder, the community mowing is completed on Thursdays & Fridays weekly.
Irrigation Schedule: The current watering schedule for planters is set at 3 days a week with a two-minute cycle. The current watering schedule for the turf areas is 3-4 days a week with a 3-4 minute cycle. The turf schedule will continue to be adjusted based on the weather.
Landscape Renovation Project Recap
The Board previously approved the Landscape project Phases 1-3 to enhance the Gallery entrance, clubhouse island, clubhouse entry, and pool and spa area. The Board approved $71,679.50 for this project. The project has been completed at $900 under budget.
The Landscape Committee will start working on the plants for Phase 4 of this project in May, which will consist of the clubhouse slope area.
COVID-19 Update
Orange Turns to Yellow - The End of the Tunnel is Near
There is light at the end of the tunnel! Even though Orange County continues to stay in the Orange tier (Moderate Risk), we are close to moving up to the Yellow tier (Minimal Risk). This means we may soon be able to open up a bit more. Once in the Yellow tier, up to 24 persons will be able to gather on the Patio, and 55 persons can be in the pool area. Please remember there can be no sharing of any food or drinks with members outside your household. Masks and social distancing are still strongly recommended in all club facilities.
Once Orange County moves to the Yellow tier, the fitness center will increase to no more than six (6) residents at any time. The Billiards Room will increase to no more than sixteen (16) residents at any time. The MPR will increase to no more than twenty four (24) residents at any time and the cardroom will increase to no more than twelve (12) residents at any time.
While we continue to stay in the Orange tier and when we move into the Yellow tier please remember all groups and activities must continue to use court reserve and must sign the release form to use the club facilities.
All outdoor amenities remain open.
New Gallery Patrol Vendor!
We would like to welcome Patrol One to the Gallery!
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.
Did You Know?
Spring Cleaning Reminder For Your Landscape Drains?
It is important owners remember to complete maintenance on their landscape drain lines. These drains are located in your back and side yards. This can be cleared by hydro jetting the lines of any debris that may be clogging them. When it rains and you notice your drains are slow or are pooling it could mean your drain line is clogged.
All homeowner drain lines are the maintenance, repair, and replacement responsibility of each homeowner. You can contact your landscaper, plumber, or some street sweeping companies. Make sure you obtain bids on this service as plumbers can be costly. You will be surprised by the cost savings when using a street sweeping company to provide hydro-jetting service to the drain line. Remember to always get bids on services.
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.
Fire Gate Keys
Do you know who on your street has the key to the nearest fire gate?
Review the recently updated Fire Gate Key Directory.
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.
All Gallery Forms Are Now Online
No more printing the form, filling it out by pen, and then taking it to the office.
Instead, click on the form, fill it out online from your keyboard, and then hit 'Submit'! Volia!
Gallery Give & Take
Spring is here, the flowering plants are in bloom, there is a bit more sunshine and we can start to take off those heavy sweaters and jackets. It’s time to get out and enjoy the outdoors! Fortunately, there are many lovely walks and hikes throughout our community. A great place to start is by checking out the map of trails and hikes on the City of San Clemente website. Also on the website is a description and pictures of each one of these hikes. Check out our Gallery Give and Take page on the website for more recommendations from your Gallery neighbors. A delightful evening is watching the sun set from one of the trails near the Outlets, the Sea Summit Trail, and then stopping for a glass of wine downtown or a quick dinner at one of the restaurants in the area.
May is also a month with many celebrations. Not sure what all those might be? Be sure to read the article on the Give and Take page, Rec Committee Recommends. You will find that May offers many interesting surprises. Did you know there is a National Eat What You Want Day?
Next month let’s share some of your favorite shows available to watch or stream on TV? Since we are not going out to the movies or concerts much, TV has become our primary form of entertainment. What have you enjoyed? You can enter your information on the Gallery Give and Take page or send your recommendations to Mary Dean at marygdean@ymail.com or (949)433-7456.
Intermediate Bridge Players Wanted!
Women's Wednesday Bridge Group from 12:15pm - 4pm is now accepting new players and alternates!
Reservations may be made on CourtReserve.com
Book Club Still Going Strong!
The Book Club will have a Zoom meeting on Monday, May 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89259844385?pwd=WkdmRWlBUVhWZzlhL09KcGp5N1ptdz09
Meeting ID: 892 5984 4385
Passcode: 885320
The book that will be discussed at the meeting is “Hidden Valley Road,” by Robert Kolker.
Future Book Selections
June 7, 2021: "The Four Winds,” by Kristin Hannah
July 5, 2021: “The Silent Patient,” by Alex Michaelides
Mary Carlson: wacmac2@cox.net
Community Outreach
The Orangewood Foundation would like to thank the Gallery residents for the Easter basket donations. Your generosity made many children happy this Easter.
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!
Karen Terry and Linda Robben are the Block Reps for Corte Tallista, please feel free to reach out to them if you have any questions!
New Resident: Monday Morning Mingle
Book and Puzzle Exchange Now in the Library!
The Library is now available for book and puzzle drop-offs! Library can be accessed during business hours using your FOB. Books accepted are to be in good condition and published within the last 5 years. Puzzle boxes must be taped closed or in a bag.
Upcoming Events
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News In Review
Clubhouse Assistance
Please remember that masks are mandatory when entering the Clubhouse. If you are not able to wear a mask, assistance by phone or email is available.
No Guests Allowed at the Club Facilities
Due to Covid-19, guests are temporarily not allowed in common areas.
This includes the, billiards room, pool, spa, bocce, putting areas, patio area and the entire inside of the Clubhouse, including the fitness center and the card room.
Open Positions
Recreation, Seagarden & Website Committees
Want to get involved but don't know what you can do?
Join a Committee!
Not only do you learn the operation of a specific committee and the association, but you also get to meet new residents too.
The Recreation & Seagarden Committees have open positions.
Please visit the Gallery website to submit an application.
Applications will be accepted until qualified candidates are found.
Website Committee Wants You!
Interested in being part of a forward-thinking team whose overriding mission is to provide current, relevant, and engaging community information to Gallery residents, 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk? The new Website Committee is seeking applications from anyone who values online access to “all things Gallery” and has new ideas to contribute. Click here for a “fillable” committee application form. For more information or any questions, contact Ann Small at honorothrs@att.net
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Important Contacts & Information
Board Of Directors & Committee Meetings
All agendas are clickable on the webpage each group and are posted on the bulletin board between the office and the gym.
Please see individual agendas for location or Zoom information.
Monthly Committee Meetings
- Seagarden: 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM
- Landscape: 1st Wednesday of each month at 1:00 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 Wednesday of each month, 4:30 PM
President: Roger Jolicoeur
Vice President: Linda Ernst
lernstgallery@aol.com
Secretary: Mary Dean
marygdean@ymail.com
Treasurer: Robert Curtin
rcurtin@hawkhurst.com
Member at Large: John Oliphant
General Manager: Mike Pratali
michael.pratali@seabreezemgmt.com
(949) 361-4685
Assistant to the General Manager: Amy Bone
amy.bone@seabreezemgmt.com
(949) 361-4685
General Email Account
talega.gallery@seabreezemgmt.com
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: info@talegatoday.com
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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