Good afternoon!

As 2020 comes to a close, I think we all take some time to reflect on the year (be careful, it's a doozy...). What was good, what needs to be improved, and what goals we have for the New Year. 2020 has been challenging in many ways for so many people, and we all had to make adjustments to navigate through the twists and turns we saw.

Looking back now, the CCMC team at Sonoma Verde worked hard to adapt, adjust, and continue to do our part to maintain the community, build relationships (both old and new), and serve the community to the best of our ability.

We wish you all a Happy Holiday Season. May health and happiness find each of you in 2021!

As we wrap up the holidays and look ahead to the New Year, here are a few friendly community reminders:

The first quarter assessments are due January 1, 2021, in the amount of $165.00. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to me, and I'll be happy to help.

Your management team is here to help and support the Sonoma Verde community! Things like lights out or sprinklers running at the wrong time should be reported to management, not through social media, to address issues as quickly as possible. With the sheer amount of social media platforms available, the management team at Sonoma Verde doesn't have the ability to monitor all platforms. We want to ensure that we don't want to miss any issues. Please call, email, or text the community manager to have issues addressed quickly and efficiently.

Whether you see sprinklers running when they shouldn't be or lights that are not on when they should be, please notify the Sonoma Verde management team to have the appropriate party address the issue.

Please check with CWD for any modified trash pickup schedule or schedule bulk trash removal. Due to the holidays, their schedule may be adjusted.

The holiday season may bring guests into the community. Please be mindful of your speed and follow all traffic signs in the community for everyone's safety.

Parking and party noise can lead to friction between neighbors and, as Robert Frost once said, "good fences make good neighbors." 

I hope you enjoy the holidays, stay safe and warm (because it's FINALLY starting to get cold), and prepare for a happy and prosperous New Year!

Community Manager

I am sure you are beginning to think about the New Year and your resolutions, and I want to help!

The easiest way to set an attainable resolution is to make sure that it's S.M.A.R.T.

Specific. Give yourself a who/what/when/where/and why. It gives you steps to get there.

Measurable. Include a measurement that you can track. Specificity helps keep you on track.

Attainable. You want to be ambitious without setting a goal that you simply can't reach. If you have a lofty goal, break it down into smaller milestones to keep yourself motivated.

Realistic. Your resolution shouldn't just be something that's attainable, but something you're willing to work to attain. Make your resolution something you are excited about, not just something you feel like you need to do.

Timely. Put a deadline on your goal! If you have a specific event, date, or timeframe that you are working towards it helps you set up your plan for achieving success.

Chances are if you have something you want to accomplish in the new year, whether it is exercising more, reading more books, saving money, eating better, or learning a new skill, someone else is thinking about the same thing!

If you are looking for someone to work towards your resolution with, reach out to me!!! I am more than happy to help connect you with others looking to achieve the same goals. Maybe we get enough people interested and we start a club? At worst, you can find a group of people working towards the same objectives and you have some accountability partners.

Speaking of clubs, if your new goal involves running then you should definitely reach out to the Sonoma Verde Run Club, they meet up multiple times weekly for uplifting and motivational runs for all levels!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season!

Happy Holidays!

Lifestyle Director

We have partnered with the folks at Visit With Santa to bring Santa to Sonoma Verde virtually this year! You can purchase a personalized video call with Santa to make sure he can still visit every kid in Sonoma Verde!

Register for your free ticket at the Eventbrite link above, and you will receive a follow-up email with a special one-time use code to purchase and schedule your discounted $10 video call with Santa Clause!

For more questions on Visit With Santa, please visit their FAQ page.

Crafty Kids is designed to allow kids ages 4-6 and parents to work together on a creative and productive project in the comfort of their own home!

In January, to help fly into the new year, we will be making paper bag kites!

Craft kits will be delivered to your doorstep on Wednesday, January 13th.

Registration is required for this program.

*Spark* that curiosity for science, technology, engineering, and math with a fun project dropped at your doorstep!

Kids ages 7-10 can jump into the exciting world of science and math with fun and entertaining at home projects!

This month our young scientists will be making fake snow (since it's rare here in Texas...).

STEM Stars kits will be delivered to your doorstep on Wednesday, January 20th.

Registration is required for this program.