Patty has lived in the CIDNA neighborhood for over ten years with her husband Alex Dietz, two children (now college students), and their rescue dog Scout.

A few of Patty's favorite things about living here are the walk and bike ability of the neighborhood, and watching the sunset from Cedar Lake South Beach whenever she can.

Patty loves to be involved in things that create connections and build community. Just a few of the activities you can find her organizing, or participating in, include:

• A water stop on the TC Marathon route each year. This year they served over 3,000 cups of water.
• Hosting a National Night Out celebration for CIDNA residents on Dean Green.
• Weekly demonstrations following the George Floyd murder.
• Neighborhood Cleanups and much more!

Patty is also co-chair of CIDNA's Fall Festival, and we are so grateful for all she does to help make this a great event each year.

Right now, Patty and her family are preparing to welcome a Ukranian refugee family into their home and to help to settle them into a new life in Minnesota.

Patty is just one of the many wonderful people who are a part of our community. We look forward to introducing you to more as the year continues!