[rha] Spring Forward tonight, Mosquito Town Hall & Scholarship Deadline

Published: Sat, 03/12/16

Tick Tock

Yes, it's that time of year to spring forward and get an "extra" hour of day light. Of course that means you'll be getting up in the dark again, but only for a couple of months. Just remember to set your clocks FORWARD and hour tonight before you go to sleep.

And, make sure to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well. It's always better to be safe than sorry with these safety devices and in comparison to lives, batteries are cheap. So just go change them now while you're thinking about it. We will wait until you get back. No really we will.

Advisory: Town Hall Meetings Schedule re:Invasive Mosquitoes

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District will hold several town hall meetings to educate residents about invasive mosquito species. Please be on the look out for these invasive mosquitoes that bite during the day and take proper precautions. Details below.

RHA Membership

We are still working to collect the 2016 RHA dues. If you have already renewed your membership, we want to tank you very much. Your dues are what allow us to provide the scholarships and other investments we make into our community. It's because of you the RHA exists. Thank you very much.

If you have not yet renewed, please hop over to the RHA website and add your information and take care of it right now.

RHA High School Scholarship Awards

Applications for our annual High School Scholarship Awards are new available for graduating High School students in Rossmoor. Get the details and applications from the RHA website. Submission deadline Tuesday March 15th

Upcoming Dates to Note
We have a number of events coming up that you will want to put on your calendar. Check them out:

RHA Board Meeting - Tuesday 3/15, 7:00 p.m. Rossmoor Park Community Room
RHA Scholarship Awards DEADLINE - Tuesday March 15th
Be More Healthy Expo - Saturday 3/19, 9-3:00 Eisenhower Park, SB
Emergency Prep Forum - Thursday 3/17, 7:00 Rush Park, East Room
Sweeper Monday - Monday 3/21 - Remember to move your vehicles!
Rossmoor Recycles - Saturday 3/26 - Rush Park, please bring your papers & cans
RCSD Board Meeting - Tuesday 4/13, 7:00 p.m. Rush Park Auditorium

And of course the weekly Rossmoor Walk & Talk each Tuesday morning, that it is not raining, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Rush Park.

Thanks for reading the RHA eNews

The RHA Communications Team

PS - Come join in the conversation with your neighbors at Nextdoor Rossmoor!

Town Hall Meeting:
Invasive Aedes & Zika Virus

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District will hold several town hall meetings to educate residents about invasive mosquito species (now found in 9 OC Cities), Zika virus, and to facilitate an open dialogue about the potential for future aerial applications to control adult mosquitoes.

Several other town hall meetings are currently being scheduled as noted. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting that best fits their schedule.

City of Mission Viejo - Monday, March 21st @ 7PM, Norman P. Murray Community Center, 24932 Veterans Way,Mission Viejo, CA 92692

City of Garden Grove -Tuesday, March 29th @ 7PM,Garden Grove Community Meeting Center

11300 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92840 in the Butterfield Room A

City of Laguna Woods - Wednesday, March 30th @ 10AM,City Hall, City Council Chambers, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

City of Tustin,Thursday, March 31st @ 7PM,Clifton C. Miller Community Center, 300 Centennial Way,Tustin, CA 92780

More information on the OCMVCD website. We encourage attendees to RSVP. Please click here to RSVP.

Be Aware - Coyotes Are Here

We are continuing to hear about coyote sightings, especially in the north end of Rossmoor. Many of these sightings have been during the mid-day. Please be careful with your pets (keep them indoors or within your sight).

There have been fewer sightings over the past week, which is nice, but could be the quiet before the storm. Fish and Game officials warn that this quiet time is likely due to the spring breeding cycle.

The RCSD, RHA, and Supervisor Steel along with state and county agencies are developing a Wildlife Watch plan for Rossmoor. Details will be available in the next few weeks and we will be seeking your participation in creating a safe and humane solution to the challenge we face. Be on the look out for more information here and on the RHA and RCSD websites.

Additionally, report any sightings to the Rossmoor Community Service District at 562.430.3707 or rcsd@rossmoor-csd.org with your name, phone number, time, date and location of the sighting, along with a brief description of what you saw happening.

Lock Your Vehicles!

Generally our largest crime challenge is as Rossmoor residents, we leave our vehicles and windows open and unlocked.

The latest report shows 75% of the thefts were crimes of opportunity where vehicles and house doors were left open or unlocked.

Be smart, lock your vehicles and doors at your home and do not leave any valuables in your vehicles (especially visible to would be thieves).

Please lock your vehicle doors and windows!

Be More Healthy Expo

HEALTH EXPO COMING TO OLD TOWN SEAL BEACH….

New Theme, More Exhibitors, More Screenings, More demonstrations!
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce is now accepting reservations for exhibit booths and sponsorships at the 8th Annual Seal Beach “Be More Healthy” Expo on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

In the heart of Old Town Seal Beach right in Eisenhower Park at the Pier with one full block of Ocean closed off for foot traffic only. This event, formally held at Rossmoor Shops Center, has always produced great attendance and we expect 2000 plus this year.

“Living in the Seal Beach area, you have all the opportunities to get healthy,” said Expo Chairman, Diana Bean of Take Shape for Life. “Our goal is for you to come find out about your health and how you can start making small lifestyle changes for you and your family. Whether you’re a kid or a senior, we’ll have everything that fits your lifestyle,” added Bean. “From exercises that seniors can do to hardcore zumba, we’ll have something for everyone.”

Invasive Mosquitoes in County

The rains and warm weather have provided many new breeding grounds for the invasive mosquitoes we first saw here in Rossmoor back in October

PLEASE do the following:

CALL AND REPORT (714.971.2421) if you see any small, black and white mosquitoes or if you are bitten by mosquitoes during the day!
Search for and discard any containers, cans, buckets, or old tires around the home
Remove any water dishes from beneath potted plants and drill drain holes in all decorative ﬂower pots
Dump and drain any standing water around the home
Use a rag and bleach to wipe down the containers thoroughly to remove any eggs
Do not store water in uncovered buckets or rain Ensure rain barrels are completely sealed to prevent mosquitoes from entering.
Empty bird baths and small fountains completely or clean them thoroughly every 3 days
Clean out rain gutters and lawn drains to ensure water does not collect
Water plants at the bottom near the soil, not the top

OC Vector Control is requesting the public report sightings or
daytime mosquito bites to them at 714.971.2421

RHA Membership

The Rossmoor Homeowners Association (RHA) is a membership funded non-profit organization and as such relies primarily on member dues and fund-raising to cover its annual costs.

What costs?

Great question, glad you asked.

The Rossmoor Homeowners Association:

Contributes to our schools through LAEF (Los Alamitos Education Foundation) in support of school projects.
Awards graduating high school residents scholarships in excess of $4,000 each year.
Coordinates and hosts numerous community events, meet the candidate nights, monthly forums, and town hall meetings, including the Rossmoor Community Festival.
Keeps the curb addresses painted and visible for emergency responders and deliveries.
Helps to fund periodic safety and security needs within Rossmoor.
Keeps the neighborhood informed and the communication channels open via the Rossmoor Signature News magazine, RHA eNews, social media platforms, and the RHA website.

And while the these costs are not great, they do add up throughout the year. And that's why we ask you to join or renew your membership with the RHA. And at $25 per household, it's a steal. Just hop on over to the RHA website and fill in your information.

You'll be supporting the RHA and its many efforts to keep Rossmoor the great place to live it is today. Join or renew today!

Rossmoor Walk & Talk

Rossmoor resident Bernie Beskind coordinates the weekly Rossmoor Walk & Talk meeting at Rush Park on Tuesday mornings at 10:30. That is unless it's raining, then there's no walk.

The program is simple enough, whoever attends forms groups of 2-4 people and walk around Rush Park and they talk. How long they walk, how fast they walk, and what they talk about is up to them. If you need a topic to talk about, Bernie will be happy to help you out.

It's a real Win-Win

Bernie's idea creates an informal way to meet your neighbors and get some exercise at the same time. It could save or at least extend your life, plus you'll get to meet some really great people. And that is a huge win-win.

Come join us! The Rossmoor Walk & Talk is open to all ages.

The more the merrier - Invite your friends and please spread the word. Rossmoor Walk & Talk meets are held every Tuesday at 10:30 AM at Rush Park.

If you have questions, please email Bernie (BernieB_90720@yahoo.com), or come see him on Tuesdays at 10:30 at Rush Park. Bernie will be the energetic guy with glasses, short hair, long in years and walking slowly.

Rossmoor. A great progressive place to live since 1957

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