Thanks Lisa and Kelly!

Lisa Houchins and Kelly Farrell, Co-Chairs of Victor Gardens Social Events Committee, are planning some great events for the next season.  They have a number of good ideas that they introduced to the Master Board at its last meeting.  More info coming soon...

D.R. Horton Decides Not To Build New Homes in Victor Gardens

Yesterday, the Master ARC received a letter from Scott Richter, D.R. Horton's Minnesota Division President. Although they received approval to build two homes, they've since decided not to build within Victor Gardens' Single Family Village.

Mr. Richter graciously wrote, in part, "...Victor Gardens is a great neighborhood, we would have considered it a great opportunity to be part of it, and wish the community the very best going forward..."

Pool Hours Extended: Lap Swim 6AM-10AM - Open Swim 10AM-9PM

Victor Gardens Master Board recently approved extending the upcoming season's pool hours.  In the past, the pool opened to all swimmers at 10:00 AM each morning. Starting Memorial Day Weekend, the pool will open to lap swimmers at 6:00 AM each day.  Open swimming will start at 10:00am each day. The pool will close each day at 9:00 PM.

ARC Approved 3 New Home Designs

During Victor Gardens Architectural Review Committee's (ARC) meeting on February 23, the Committee approved one Arts & Crafts style home design to be built by DR Horton.  This lot is located on the north side of Val Jean Boulevard and near the bridge.

During yesterday's ARC Meeting, DR Horton received approval to build a Farmhouse style home south of the tennis courts along the "dead-end" portion of Val Jean Boulevard. 

DR Horton's Scott Richter reported to the ARC that they intend to start building to be ready for the Fall 2012 Parade of Homes.

A local couple who purchased a lot last year along Val Jean Boulevard (nearer to Val Jean Park), also received approval last evening for their Craftsman style home designs.  Homes by James will build the home.

Master Board Welcomes North Village Representative Gary Sykes

Last evening Victor Gardens Community Association's (Master) Board welcomed it's newest member, Gary Sykes.  Gary represents the North Village at Victor Gardens Condominium Association, (which previously had sometimes been incorrectly referred to as the North West Village).  Rottlund Homes turned over control of this incomplete sub-association Janary 2012. The four units of this sub-association lie north and west of Victor Gardens' clock tower. Click here for more info

Bowling this Friday!

Are you free this Friday at 8pm?  Please join us at White Bear Bowl for an evening of fun and friends!  Shoes and 2 games of bowling are only $5 (free for the first 25 to RSVP).  RSVP to Kelly at kelly_farrell@comcast.net.  Hope to see you there!

Victor Gardens Welcomes The Nest

In recent weeks, the Master ARC approved plans for a new Single Family home in Victor Gardens. The Nest is a new pocket neighborhood of 10 architect designed modern bungalows within Victor Gardens (by Val Jean park).  Signs marketing the development were installed this week and ground will be broken in the next few weeks on a model home.  To learn more about The Nest, visit www.thenestvictorgardens.com

Adults Only Bowling Night!

Come join us at White Bear Bowl on Friday, March 9th at 8pm for an evening of bowling, drinks, and friends.

The cost is only $5 for two games including shoes.  Better yet- the first 25 people to RSVP will have their bowling & shoes paid for.

You do NOT need to be a world class bowler!  Come join in the fun.  Teams will be created upon arrival at the event.  RSVP by March 5th to be included in the door prize drawing!

RSVP to Kelly Farrell at Kelly_Farrell@comcast.net or call her at 651.238.6660

Anytime Fitness Grand Opening - Special Offer

This Saturday, Feb. 11, Anytime Fitness will be hosting their Grand Opening from 9am – 3pm.  If you have yet to take advantage of the 15% discount for Victor Gardens residents, this would be a great time to do so.  Anytime Fitness will be grilling and offering free food, door prizes and raffles.  Head on down and enter for your chance to win a 32” Flat Screen TV as well as many other prizes.  Bring your friends and family and help Anytime Fitness celebrate the opening of their newest club!

- Ryan Manning

Anytime Fitness
14643 Mercantile Dr. N
Hugo, MN 55038
(651) 429-2188
hugo@anytimefitness.com

Disclosure

Washington County Hosts Foreclosure Workshops

According to KSTP's website: 

Behind on your mortgage? Want information on how to prevent foreclosure?

The Washington County Library and the Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority are offering more free workshops featuring trained foreclosure prevention counselors.

The sessions includes a 45-minute presentation about the foreclosure process and an opportunity to meet personally with counselors.

Here are upcoming sessions:
•    Wednesday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., Hardwood Creek Branch    
•    Wednesday, Feb. 15, 4 p.m., Park Grove Branch
•    Wednesday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., Oakdale Branch
•    Thursday, March 1, 6 p.m., R. H. Stafford Library
•    Wednesday, March 7, 6 p.m. Hardwood Creek Branch Library
•    Wednesday, March 14, 4 p.m., Park Grove Library
•    Wednesday, March 21, 4 p.m., Oakdale Library

For more information about the Washington County Library, click here or call 651-275-8500.

Master ARC Meeting set for Feb. 23, 6:30pm

The next Master ARC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:30pm at VG's Neighborhood Activity Center.  Two new single family home applications are expected to be discussed.

Let's Dish!

Are you tired of coming home after work and trying to get dinner on the table? Have you ever wanted to try "Let's Dish"?  Join your neighbors on Saturday, March 3rd at 1:00 (Woodbury location) and make 4, 8, or 12 meals to put in your freezer.  When you join our "party" you will earn a free dessert.  Everyone 12 and older is welcome to come "dish".  Space is limited to the first 20 people who register.  

To see the available menu options visit: www.letsdish.com.  We will be using the February Menu which includes some of my family's favorite meals: White chili, Jambalaya, and Chicken Parmigiana. Each meal is designed to feed about six people.  My kids are 2, 5, and 7... I can still split most meals and have enough food for my family of five for dinner.  So I typically make 12 meals but split most of them... so I come home with 18-24 meals for my family.  I pull out about 2 a week to add some variety and give myself a break in menu planning.  I've been doing it for over five years and go back every couple of months because it is go great!

To sign-up: Go to www.letsdish.com.  Choose "Sign-up On-line".  Then choose "RSVP" under "Make a Party of it".  Find the "Victor Garden's Party" listed on March 3rd.  Our password is: "Hugo".  From there choose your meals and any sides you would like.  You will need to pay by credit card on-line.  Don't forget the coupon codes!  You have the option of either a free meal (2012MEAL) or $20.12 off (2012) PLUS you get a free dessert for joining the party.

 Contact Lisa at: john3995@umn.edu or 651-646-2658 for more info.