Amy Bone, Editor
October 1, 2021
Gallery Events Are Back!
Happy Hours Return!
<<<<<< Click on the graphic to see more photos the September Gallery Happy Hour!
Under the Stars with
Tony O'Dell Rogers
Click on the photo to see more! >>>>>>>
Sunset Cruise
Dana Point Harbor
<<<<<<< Click to see photos of the Sunset Cruise.
Camino del Prado 19th Annual Block Party
Click on the photo to see more! >>>>>>>
Roaring 20s at Big Talega
Enjoyed by a number of Gallery residents!
Happy Hour at the Gallery!
Next Happy Hour is October 1st at 5:00 pm!
Bring your own food and beverages. Residents are encouraged to wear name badges
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Name Badges
If you’re interested in purchasing a Talega Gallery gold magnet name badge for $10, please contact Awards ‘N More at [email protected].
or
Residents may also email namebadge.com for name badges with a black and white background and larger font. (resident referral)
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But wait...there's more!
Here's a look at what's to come!
Click here to be directed to the Events Calendar.
Clubhouse Information
Clubhouse Staffing
The Board is in the process of conducting interviews for a new General Manager. We hope to have a qualified manager in place by early October. In the meantime, we are pleased to have David May on-site Tuesdays and Thursdays as Interim GM.
Amy Bone, our Assistant to the GM is here Monday thru Friday – continuing to provide services to residents and groups who use the Clubhouse, supporting the Board and the committees, working with vendors and contractors, maintaining maintenance of the Clubhouse and the amenities and coordinating events and activities – all while answering the many phone calls and questions that come into the office every day!
So…please be especially patient. No doubt that there will be some things missed, some annoyances, some frustrations. This is a time for all of us to be particularly understanding.
Thank you all for your patience and your support as we work diligently
to secure a new General Manager.
Talega Gallery Board of Directors
Fall/Winter Mowing Schedule
Just a friendly reminder that starting October 4th, mowing will be every other week! Additionally, as we continue to get cooler weather the watering schedule will be lowered to 2-3 days a week.
Curb Painting
Thank you everyone for your assistance with TMC's big slurry seal project! While they are done with the big part, they still have the finishing touches to complete. Champion Paving will be back in the coming weeks to repaint the red fire curbs and touch-up anything that needs to be fixed. An email blast will be sent out once we have more information. For now, please be mindful of the curbs as they are now and avoid parking at the red fire curbs.
Fence Pros Community Project
The Association has contracted with Fence Pros to do minor repairs to the entire Gallery perimeter fence. This is part of our routine maintenance strategy to make sure that our largest asset is maintained properly.
The Fence Pros project is on-going. You may notice a Fence Pros vendor working on the outside of your fence or they may contact you regarding access to your backyard to complete a repair.
Residents do not need to remove the chicken wire or any other attachments from their fences at this time. Fence Pros will be peeling back the wire (if present) at the damaged areas only and will reattach it to the fence when repairs have been completed.
You may also be notified by Fence Pros directly to see if you want them to make any identified repairs to your personal ‘party wall’ fence.
Please note that the Association encourages you to have the 'party wall' fence repairs made but these repairs would be at your own expense.
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.
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!
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Monday Night Poker
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Dance Aerobics
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:30 a.m.
Saturdays - 9 a.m.
Shed calories, stay active, make new friends and have fun! 30 minutes of aerobic exercise followed by 30 minutes of weights and mat exercise.
The Book Club will meet on Monday, October 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., at the Clubhouse. The book that will be discussed at the meeting is,
“The Family Upstairs,” by Lisa Jewell.
Those who choose to, can join the meeting via Zoom at:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89259844385?pwd=WkdmRWlBUVhWZzlhL09KcGp5N1ptdz09
Meeting ID: 892 5984 4385
Passcode: 885320
Book Selections for January 3, 2022; February 7, 2022; and March 7, 2022, will be made at the October 4, 2021, meeting. Members are encouraged to bring their book suggestions to that meeting.
Future Book Selection:
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.
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!
Gloria Rooney and Donna Waldfogel are the Block Reps for Camino Botero, please feel free to reach out to them if you have any questions!
R E M I N D E R S
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!
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.
You Can Make the Gallery Calendar Look Bigger
Option A: Click on Week or Day (instead of month)
Option B: On a computer, hit Cntrl - '+' or Cmd - '+'. On a tablet, do a reverse pinch.
Option C: Display fewer events. Under Select Category, check Meeting and Events, then click Go.
Have You Switched to E-Statements Yet?
- Reduce risk of paper-based fraud and identity theft!
- 24 / 7 / 365 account access
- Get your statement faster
- Reduce carbon footprint
- View history of online statements
- Reduce HOA expenditures!
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.
You Can Print the Gallery Calendar
Under Calendars, select Gallery Calendar.
Option A: Print a weekly calendar that includes all events and activities. Click on Week, then click Print
Option B: Print a monthly calendar of Meetings and Special Events. Under Select Category, check Meeting and Events, then click Go. Display the Month, then click Print.
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.
Special Events
<<<< Click the graphic to see Upcoming Events.
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Click on an event to see details.
Scroll to the bottom. Click on Show Full Calendar
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 and Landscape Committees have open positions.
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. Oct. meeting rescheduled to Oct 4th at 1PM.
- 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
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
If it's BLUE, click it!
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The Talega Gallery Newsletter is a monthly publication for the Talega Gallery homeowners. The acceptance of an ad, business or classified, does not convey approval or endorsement by the Talega Gallery Association. The Association claims no liability for the content of business or classified ads. All ads (business or classified) are limited to the available space for placement. If you would like to place an ad, contact the General Manager for more details.
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