Due to low RSVPs, the community event on the 18th has been cancelled.
We hope to see you all at the annual meeting on Jul. 23, 2026 at 6:00pm, in the clubhouse!
Category: Urgent
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
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.
Lost and Found
The following items have been found at the pool. To claim, please email board@caminodelprado.org.
– Key on a lanyard
– Toddler shoes
– Towel and foam water gun
– Shampoo and conditioner next to the outdoor shower
– Sunscreen
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.
Annual meeting 2025
Our annual meeting and board elections are scheduled for July 23rd, at 6pm in the clubhouse (not via Zoom). We hope to see everyone there, all owners and residents (including renters) are welcome to attend. RSVPs are not required, but will help us order enough food: https://forms.gle/UDornjE6zGiAeJT39 (RSVP by July 6th please).
Homeowners, please be sure to vote by mail – we need to hit quorum! There will be no in-person voting this year (voting is being conducted by an independent third-party).
Hope to see you there!
Coyote Sighting
Please be aware that a resident has reported seeing a coyote on the grounds. Take precautions and report further sightings to https://vector.santaclaracounty.gov/services/report-a-coyote-mountain-lion-sighting.
This page from the Urban Coyote Research Project may be helpful: https://urbancoyoteresearch.com/coyote-info/how-avoid-conflicts-coyotes
Board Transitions, November 2024
Hello Camino del Prado Community,
It is with sadness that I share with you all that Susan Sandstrom has decided to step down from her role on the Board. Susan has been instrumental in getting our massive repainting project underway, and – very understandably – wants to reclaim time to spend with her family. Please join me in thanking her for her service, and looking forward to her future input and advice.
With that said though, I am excited to welcome Margaret H to the Board. It’s always great to have new people volunteering in our community! Here’s what Margaret wanted to share about joining the Board:
Hello everyone! I am truly excited and honored to be joining the Camino del Prado board. I am a Bay Area native and have been a part of this community since August 2023. I live here with my husband Tom and our small Cavapoo dog named Alfie (please say hello if you ever see us on our morning walks). I look forward to getting to know even more members of the community through my role and am excited to support my fellow board members as well.
With these changes, the Board also decided to rearrange our responsibilities to better match our experience. Going forward, Barbara Smith will be president, and I (Chris Shull) will be taking on the role of treasurer.
Painting Issues – last call!
We need you! Everyone, painting is now complete and the painters have indicated that they have addressed all previously reported issues. Inevitably, a few things will still not quite be correct. You have until Sunday Dec 8th to report issues for the painters to fix.
If you previously reported an issue, we need you to verify that it is addressed. If your issue was not addressed, please help us by re-reporting it in the form.