Author: Chris Shull

Secretary

Event: Community Café July 18

We’re transforming our clubhouse into a cozy café, and you’re warmly invited to be part of the experience!

Date: July 18, 2026
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Clubhouse
All residents welcome.

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/zQaxLcPdQKH7ZjVi6

Optional:
Bring along a sweet or savory pastry – homemade or store-bought – or a favorite drink like coffee or tea to share with neighbors. While all contributions are welcome, we especially encourage homemade treats – there’s nothing better than enjoying food that comes with a story!
Whether it’s a family recipe, a culture favorite, or something you simply love to make, we’d love to hear about it.

For questions, please reach out to our organizer, Garima Agarwal: garsinghal@gmail.com

Grass is Staying!

Last year the board began pursuing a project to replace most of the grass areas in the community with low-water plants. Unfortunately, the vendor we were working with decided to abandon the project, and after getting new project bids we’ve determined that the cost to complete this project would be 5x the original cost. Based on this, the board has decided to cancel this project, and we will be keeping the current grassy areas.

(For those who might be worried, no costs were ever incurred for this project.)

Clubhouse WiFi upgraded

I’m please to share that the Internet connection in the clubhouse has now been upgraded to be faster and more reliable! We’ve switched from wireless Verizon 5G to a newly installed Comcast cable line.

WiFi connection details are posted in the clubhouse, by the sink in the main room.

Please do note that the WiFi is offered on “best effort” basis. It may not always be available, and it is rate-limited in order to prioritize official HOA usage.

For those curious, before: https://www.speedtest.net/result/i/6822778478, and after: https://www.speedtest.net/result/i/6822815009.

Reminder: Diwali Potluck Celebration October 12th

We’re excited to see everyone at the Diwali Potluck Celebration at the Clubhouse on October 12th, 4 – 6 PM. So far, we’re expecting about 30 people. This event is open to all residents of all cultural backgrounds – come and learn about the festival of lights! 

This is a casual, come-as-you-are event. There’s no requirement to bring food, drinks, or supplies – just bring your smiles and festive spirit! RSVPs are not required, but appreciated: https://forms.gle/z3bDwF3CqMtWSuLKA.

Learn more about Diwali here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali

The board would like to thank Tej & Kunal for proposing and organizing this event. If you are interested in organizing a community-wide social event please reach out to board@caminodelprado.org.

Invitation to all: Diwali Potluck Celebration October 12th

We’re excited to invite you to a Diwali Potluck Celebration at the Clubhouse on October 12th, 4 – 6 PM. Let’s celebrate together this joyous festival. This event is open to all residents of all cultural backgrounds – come and learn about the festival of lights! 

This is a casual, come-as-you-are event. There’s no requirement to bring food, drinks, or supplies – just bring your smiles and festive spirit! Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/z3bDwF3CqMtWSuLKA. 

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. The story behind Diwali comes from ancient times, when Rama returned to his kingdom, Ayodhya, with his wife and Brother, after defeating the demon king Ravana. To welcome him, people lit oil lamps called diyas and that tradition continues today. It is also widely associated with Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Ganesha (the elephant head god), the god of wisdom and the remover of obstacles.

Families celebrate by deep cleaning their homes, praying for happiness and prosperity, and gathering with loved ones. Streets and homes sparkle with fireworks, the glow of lamps, and the sweet smell of delicious Indian sweets.

To celebrate the festival together, we’re hosting a Community Diwali Potluck! It’s a great chance to connect and enjoy some delicious food. Whether you’re bringing a dish or just joining in the fun, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Learn more about Diwali here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali

The board would like to thank Tej & Kunal for proposing and organizing this event. If you are interested in organizing a community-wide social event please reach out to board@caminodelprado.org.

Clubhouse Trash update

To address the issues with clubhouse trash, the board will be making the following changes…

We are looking for a volunteer for taking the trash carts to and from the curb for pickup day. To show our appreciation this volunteer will receive one free 5 hour rental per year (non-accumulating). In the interest of fairness and to show our appreciation, the board has also extended the same benefit to the volunteer from this past year.
If you wish to volunteer, please email board@caminodelprado.org.
The trash cart size will also be increased to the “large” size. While this won’t entirely solve the problem of there being too much trash, it will lessen the chances of it happening. Do use the trash and recycling bins correctly, and if they are full then bring your garbage back to your own unit.
Please also remember to review the clubhouse rental rules, to avoid penalties for misuse.

Board Update

Following up on our recent board election, the board has internally chosen the roles of the officers:

  • Manish: President
  • Bhargav: Vice president
  • Mehmet: Treasurer
  • Chris: Secretary
  • Barbara: Member at large