Want to attend more events or simply stay in the loop? The Village offers an incredible range of activities, but it’s easy to miss something if you don’t know where to look. Fortunately, you can find nearly everything in one place through the Activities Calendar on the Village website, powered by TeamUp.

TeamUp is a cloud-based calendar system that VMS uses to keep residents and staff informed about upcoming events, classes, club activities and meetings. From lagunawoodsvillage.com, click Calendars on the main menu and click Activities Calendar, or go directly to bit.ly/3KJ0Vl6.

Use the filter feature to view Club Events, Recreation Classes, Recreation Events or all three at once. You can also switch among daily, weekly or monthly views to see as much or as little as you like.

Under the Calendars menu, you’ll also find board and committee meeting schedules, as well as maintenance and landscaping calendars.

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The United and Third board of directors recently updated the community’s Fruit Tree and Vegetable Policies (Resolutions 01-25-108 and 03-25-176). Here’s a quick overview of what’s changed:

Fruit Trees at Resale

• When a home is sold, any existing fruit trees must be removed.
• New homeowners may not keep fruit trees planted by previous owners.
• The mutuals will remove these trees at no cost to residents.

Common Use Areas

• Planting fruit trees or vegetables in common-use areas remains strictly prohibited.

Vegetable Removal

• The updated resolutions reiterate that any vegetables found in these areas must be removed.
• Enforcement begins January 1, 2026.

Why the Policy Change

Fruit trees and vegetables attract rodents such as rats and mice, and even coyotes, which are drawn to fallen fruit and other food sources. Reducing fruit trees and keeping common areas free of edible plantings helps limit pest activity and supports a cleaner, safer environment for all residents. These policy updates are designed to protect the community’s health and safety.

Tips to Deter Rodents and Coyotes

• Keep outdoor areas clean by promptly removing fallen fruit, seeds and food scraps.
• Make sure trash is fully secured inside dumpsters and pick up any debris that falls on the ground.
• Store birdseed, pet food and similar attractants in sealed, rodent-proof containers.
• Never feed wildlife. This is prohibited under Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 5.20.070.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our community healthy and secure.

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The GRF board of directors seeks to fill two vacancies for a term ending in 2026. Applicants must be members of United, Third or Mutual No. Fifty.

How to Apply

Nominations open Monday, December 15, at 8 a.m. To obtain an application and instructions, visit the concierge at the Laguna Woods Village Community Center (24351 El Toro Road). The concierge will notify Corporate Secretary Makayla Schwietert (949-268-2295) or Assistant Corporate Secretary Paul Nguyen (949-268-2383) of your arrival and provide the necessary paperwork and answer any questions.

Completed applications and candidate statements are due to Ms. Schwietert or Mr. Nguyen no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 5. Interviews will take place on Friday, January 30, at 9:30 a.m. in the Community Center board room and virtually via Zoom.

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The United board of directors seeks to fill four vacancies, two with terms ending in 2026, one with a term ending in 2027 and one with a term ending in 2028. Applicants must be United Mutual members.

How to Apply

Nominations are open now. To obtain an application and instructions, visit the concierge at the Laguna Woods Village Community Center (24351 El Toro Road). The concierge will notify Corporate Secretary Makayla Schwietert (949-268-2295) or Assistant Corporate Secretary Paul Nguyen (949-268-2383) of your arrival and provide the necessary paperwork and answer any questions.

Completed applications and candidate statements are due to Ms. Schwietert or Mr. Nguyen no later than 5 p.m., Monday, December 29. Interviews will take place on Friday, January 2, at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Center board room and virtually via Zoom.

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