ביום רביעי, 31 ביולי, בחדר הישיבות של מרכז הקהילה, חברת האסיפה דיאן דיקסון וג'קי ווילי, מומחית מחלקת ההגנה הפיננסית והחדשנות, אירחו דיון באולם העירייה וסמינר בנושא עוצרי הונאות בכירים, בהתאמה.

אם פספסתם את האירוע הזה, או שהייתם שם וברצונכם לצפות בו שוב, אנא לחצו כָּאן לצפייה בערוץ היוטיוב של הכפר.

לחדשות נוספות בכפר, לחץ על התג "מה קורה בכפר" למטה.

We are thrilled to announce that the new Laguna Woods Village website is in its final phases and is set to launch tentatively early November. This comprehensive project is the result of a collaborative effort involving a GRF committee, resident feedback and testing, Village Management Services (VMS) staff, and our contractor, Urban Insight, who in its 24-year experience has planned, designed, developed and successfully launched more than 500 websites.

Key Features and Design Elements

During the design phase, Urban Insight and VMS worked diligently to identify essential functionalities and design elements tailored to meet the needs of residents, board members, realtors and staff. During this phase, Urban Insight created initial design “wireframes,” or navigation and design roadmaps, to align with the Village brand and resident expectations.

In the current development phase, the focus is on improving document handling, enhancing the search function and integrating single sign-on capabilities. The collaborative user testing effort with residents aims not only to enhance resident engagement but also increase operational transparency.

Impressive Content Migration

To date, a significant amount of content has been successfully migrated to the new website, including:

• Over 11,000 files and images
• Over 7,000 documents
• 720 news posts
• 745 club posts

Enhanced Search Functionality

One of the major improvements in the new website is the enhanced search function, which now includes:

• Autosuggestions as users enter queries
• Indexed and available documents for easy access
• The ability to customize results for specific queries

Improved Privacy and Security

Privacy and security have been a top priority in the development of the new website. Key improvements include:

• The ability to restrict documents and pages to residents only
• An easy-to-use login system based on the existing resident portal login

The design concepts were officially debuted to the Media and Communications Committee on July 15, showcasing the thoughtful and resident-centric approach taken in this project.

Training and Support

Urban Insight has been instrumental in providing training for content editors and webmasters via comprehensive documentation, instructional videos and training sessions to ensure a smooth transition to the new platform.

Final Steps

As we approach the final stages of this project, the focus will be on:

• Content entry and updating
• SEO implementation
• Final content migration to sync new and initial content
• Beta testing and user testing

We are eagerly anticipating the official site launch at the beginning of November. Post-launch, we will continue to provide support to ensure a seamless user experience.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to unveiling the new and improved Laguna Woods Village website!

לחדשות נוספות בכפר, לחץ על התג "מה קורה בכפר" למטה. 

If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions regarding common-use amenities or housing mutual operations, attending committee meetings is the best and most effective way to gain insight into Village governance and ensure your voice is heard.

Here’s how it works: All work concerning GRF, Third, and United begins at the committee level. Once the committees review and discuss policies, programs, and service levels, they make recommendations that are then presented for approval or denial at the board level. Village Management Services (VMS), your managing agent, is responsible for carrying out approved policies and service levels.

The Role of Committees

The boards of directors for the corporations (GRF, United Mutual, and Third Mutual) appoint members to various committees. These committees are tasked with reviewing policies, programs, and service levels, and then making recommendations to the boards.

Housing Mutual Committees focus on various aspects of housing mutual operations and include, but are not limited to landscaping, finance, maintenance and construction, and traffic. GRF Standing Committees focus on broader community aspects and include landscaping, finance, maintenance and construction, community activities, security and more.

By attending committee meetings, you can stay informed about the issues that matter most to you and actively participate in the decision-making process. It’s a great way to contribute to the community and ensure your concerns are addressed. So, mark your calendar for the next committee meeting and get involved in shaping the future of our Village!

Get Involved: How to Attend Board, Committee Meetings

If you’re interested in attending board and committee meetings to get more involved in our community, it’s easy to get started.

First, check out the schedule of meetings by visiting lagunawoodsvillage.com and navigating to the Calendars section (sometimes referred to as TeamUp).

When you find a meeting that interests you, simply click on it. A window will pop up with all the details you need: the meeting name, date, time, and location. You’ll also find important documents like the meeting agenda and agenda packet, plus links to Granicus and Zoom, which are excellent options for attending meetings virtually.

Granicus: How to Watch, Participate in Board, Committee Meetings

To watch board and committee meetings online, visit lagunawoodsvillage.com/meetings. Board meetings are also televised on TV6. Meetings are listed by date, with the most recent ones at the top.

• To watch a meeting and view agenda documents: Click “Video.”
• To view documents and backup materials: Click “Agenda.”
• To locate specific agenda items: Type keywords into the Search box.

Members are welcome to submit comments by emailing meeting@vmsinc.org any time before or during the meeting. Please include your name, unit number and the meeting you’re commenting on in the email subject field.

Keep in mind that meeting times are subject to change and ending times are approximate. You can view the full meetings schedule by visiting lagunawoodsvillage.com > Calendars > All Governance Boards Calendar.

Zoom: How to Watch, Participate Virtually via Zoom

Residents can join board and committee meetings live when they are held via Zoom. Other meetings, aside from board and committee sessions, may be conducted using GoToMeeting.

Why Zoom? Zoom allows you to:

• Virtually raise your hand
• Ask questions
• Speak to board and committee members in real-time

Additionally, Zoom automatically records and publishes board and committee meetings to lagunawoodsvillage.com/meetings (Granicus), making them available on demand.

To attend virtual board or committee meetings:

1. Find the Zoom link: Look for the Zoom meeting link in the Open Forum section of the respective board or committee agenda posted on lagunawoodsvillage.com > Calendars (sometimes referred to as TeamUp).
2. Launch Zoom: Click on the link a few minutes before the meeting to launch Zoom. Then, select “Open Zoom Meetings” and “Launch Meeting” when prompted.

No registration or password is required to attend.

If you wish to speak during the member comment agenda item, use the Raise Hand button on the Zoom screen. Participants are recognized in the order in which they raised their hand. The corporate secretary will then enable the member to speak.

So, mark your calendar for the next committee meeting and get involved in shaping the future of our Village!

לעוד חדשות מהכפר, לחצו על התגית "מה קורה בכפר" למטה. 

DwellingLIVE has updated its text message alert system. Now, residents need to provide their mobile number to opt in and select their cellphone carrier to receive text message alerts. Signing up for text message alerts in dwellingLIVE offers several benefits for residents and their guests, including:

• Immediate updates: Residents receive real-time notifications on guest activity directly to their phone.
• Convenience: Text messages allow residents to stay informed when passes are created and when guests are checked in at the gates without the need to constantly check email or log in to the dwellingLIVE platform.
• Resident invitations: When residents add guests to their profile, these guests will receive text notifications. Receiving details via text ensures guests have all the necessary information without needing to contact the resident directly for updates.
• Gate access: Guests can receive electronic gate passes via text, making access smoother and more convenient at the gate without delay.

איך זה עובד

• Opt in: Log in using your email address on file at community.dwellinglive.com to edit your user details and opt in to receive SMS alerts.
• Customize: Customize which types of alerts you wish to receive and tailor the service to your needs.

New to dwellingLIVE?

Download the dwellingLIVE app at the App Store אוֹ Google Play.

If you are a resident who has not received an email with login instructions or if you do not know what email address is on file with Resident Services, please contact the department at residentservices@vmsinc.org אוֹ 949-597-4600.

לחץ כאן to view a dwellingLIVE tutorial or לחץ כאן to watch a Village YouTube channel tutorial. לחץ כאן to watch Deborah Dotson demonstrate dwellingLIVE on her Village Television show, “Let’s Talk Tech.”

The PC Club offers a Laguna Woods Village Technology Tools class that covers the use of dwellingLIVE and other frequently used Village apps. The next class will be held Wednesday, August 21, at 1 p.m. at the Sellards PC Club Learning Center adjacent to the PC Club workshop on the third floor of the Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road. לחץ כאן to register on the PC Club website and select Class Registration in the left menu or visit the PC Club weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to Village residents and their guests, PC Club classes are free but donations are welcome at the door. Registration is required prior to each class.

לחדשות נוספות בכפר, לחץ על התג "מה קורה בכפר" למטה. 

Did you know that an archive of board meeting videos and agendas is at your fingertips? If you missed any of the July board meetings you can view them online. Go to lagunawoodsvillage.com, hover over the תושבים tab and select Board Meeting Videos under ממשל to view upcoming events, board meetings in progress or, under Archived Events, past board meetings for GRF, Third and United. All meetings are indexed with accompanying agenda documents and backup materials.

Meetings are arranged by date, with the most recent at the top of the list. Click וִידֵאוֹ to watch the meetings and view agenda documents, or סֵדֶר הַיוֹם to see the documents and backup materials.

לחדשות נוספות בכפר, לחץ על התג "מה קורה בכפר" למטה.

שירותי ניהול הכפר שמחים להודיע כי Third Mutual ומחלקת שירותי הגינון השיקו תוכנית צביעה חדשה לפרויקט גינון מחדש באזורים ייעודיים ברחבי האגף. בעבודה זו, Third Mutual מתכוונת להפחית מקרי חדירת לחות וריקבון יבש על ידי הרחקת חומרי צמחים מהמבנים, ביטול ראשי ריסוס להשקיה בעלי שימוש גבוה במים וסידור מחדש של ערוגות שיחים כדי להבטיח זרימת מים הרחק מהמבנים. בנוסף, השקיה בטפטוף וחומרי צמחים חדשים יפחיתו את עלויות התחזוקה והמים.

מאמצים מתואמים, קהילה משופרת

בנייני Third Mutual נצבעים כל 15 שנים, נוהג המעניק ל-Mutual מראה רענן ומתוחזק היטב. תוכנית חדשה זו מאיצה את תהליך הצביעה הנוכחי על ידי הסרת חומרי צמחים המפריעים לעבודות צביעה ותיקונים, וחוסכת זמן וכסף.

גינון עמיד לבצורת

גינון חדש יכלול צמחים עמידים לבצורת, המסייעים להפחית את צריכת המים הכוללת תוך שמירה על קהילה יפה ותוססת, ותומכים במחויבות הכפר לקיימות ולשימור מים.

בנוסף, מערכות השקיה מתקדמות יספקו מים בצורה יעילה יותר, ויבטיחו שהצמחים יקבלו את כמות הלחות הנכונה ללא בזבוז.

תהליך זהיר

1. הֲכָנָה: צוות מחלקת הגינון יסיר את כל הגינון מסביב לבניין לפני תחילת הצביעה - שלב מכריע המונע נזק מציוד צביעה.
2. הסרת דשא: כ-10% של דשא הסמוך לערוגות השיחים יוסרו כדי להרחיב את גודל הערוגה (במידת הצורך).
3. דירוג מחדש: האדמה סביב הבניין תטופל מחדש לשיפוע חיובי ומשטח ישר כדי לסייע באסתטיקה ובתחזוקה הכללית של הגינון.
4. השקיה: ראשי/צינורות ההשקיה יהיו מכוסים או כובים.
5. צִיוּר: צוותי הצביעה לפני הצביעה ימשיכו להעניק לבניינים מראה רענן.
6. שתילה מחדש: הצוותים ישתלו מחדש את האזור, וימקמו צמחים במרחק של מטר אחד מהבניין, מה שעוזר למנוע ריקבון יבש על ידי הפחתת הצטברות לחות ליד קירות הבניין ומאפשר לצוותי הצביעה להזיז את מעליות הכוח שלהם מבלי לרמוס את הצמחים.

מאמץ קהילתי

עבודות הגינון יושלמו בשלבים, כל אחד מהם יימשך מספר שבועות. Third Mutual ו-Gardscaping Services בטוחים שתוכנית חדשה זו תוביל לקהילה יפה, בת קיימא ומטופחת עוד יותר. תודה על ההבנה ושיתוף הפעולה במהלך עבודה זו. צרו קשר עם שירותי הדיירים בכתובת residentservices@vmsinc.org אוֹ 949-597-4600 עם שאלות או למידע נוסף.

תודה על שיתוף הפעולה במחויבות לשמירה על קהילה יפה וידידותית לסביבה. 

לעוד חדשות מהכפר, לחצו על התגית "תחזוקה" למטה.