Clubhouse 5 will be closed for emergency repairs Tuesday and Wednesday, March 21-22, and possibly Thursday, March 23. We apologize for any convenience and thank you for your patience. 

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Driving a golf cart offers fun and convenience, especially on scenic Village grounds, but it’s important to be mindful of walkers, joggers and others who use the paths, which narrow in places. Slow down and be especially careful when visibility is limited, such as when the sun is in your eyes. Remember to share the road and give the right of way to those on foot. 

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As many who take advantage of Recreation and Special Events Department programs know, the internet-based ActiveNet application has been a staple used by residents to pay for facility reservations, classes, events and more where required.

Currently, GRF absorbs all ActiveNet-associated transaction and credit card fees for in-person purchases—but not online purchases.

On February 7, GRF approved Resolution 90-23-06, which states that residents will be responsible for transaction fees for online and in-person ActiveNet business when paying for certain Village amenities. Residents who prefer the convenience of paying via credit card will now pay the credit card fee. 

This action will result in an annual savings of approximately $35,000 per year for GRF.

The current online processing fee for combined transaction and credit card fees is 6.4392%. The current in-person transaction fee is 2.93%; when a credit card is used for payment, an additional 3.5093% fee applies.

Transaction fees apply only when registering for recreation programs that require payment; no fees apply when registering for free programs.

In addition, transaction fees do not apply to funds transferred from one activity to another or to check refunds. However, a flat $0.10 fee applies to credit card refunds.

Also, only check or credit card payment will be accepted for reservations, classes or events with fees—cash will no longer be accepted.

The new fee and payment procedure will become effective Saturday, April 1.

Please note that this will not apply to Performing Arts Center box office ticket purchases or golf fees, as both programs use other software programs.

The effects of this resolution will apply to any department or division that uses ActiveNet for in-person or online payment. 

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At the GRF Clubhouse Renovation Ad Hoc Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 15, at 1:30 p.m., in the Community Center board room, the interior design consultant will present options for the Clubhouse 1 beautification project for committee vote. This meeting is open, and the committee welcomes your comments.

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Your patience is appreciated and necessary for the success of the driving range lawn maintenance and rehabilitation project. While the newly planted grass is in the rehabilitation stage, practice nets will be erected across a section of the range to provide the time needed for the grass to fully mature and still allow residents to hit balls. Using the range picker and other maintenance equipment on newly restored areas could destroy immature grass. 

The schedule below outlines when the range will be officially closed for work:

• March 20 – Range closed for the day for second preparation application
• March 27 – Range fully closed; turf maintenance and rehabilitation begins
• May 27 – Practice nets installed and open for use (residents must bring their own golf balls, as the area will be unstaffed; limit use when others are waiting)
• August 17 – Planned range reopen (tentative due to status of the new grass) 

While the range is closed, staff has arranged special pricing at local golf facilities: 

• Lake Forest Golf Center

• Oak Creek Golf Club: Must present Village resident ID to receive discount ($13 small bag [regularly $16], $18 large bag [regularly $22] and $14 chipping tube rental [regularly $16]).

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Exercise caution when using golf cart paths and stay on the external paths marked in purple on this map. The Laguna Woods Village golf course and internal golf cart paths are restricted to golfers with tee times from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 365 days a year. Walkers, joggers, bicyclists and golf cart drivers may use the perimeter path from Clubhouse 4 to Clubhouse 2, but please be mindful of others who are using the path, which narrows in parts, as well as the risks involved in using the path during golfing hours.

Keep in mind:

• The perimeter access path is located within the golf course area of play; balls can be struck in that area.
• In general, the trajectory of golf balls hit by beginners will not go in the intended direction. This places anyone walking/driving in the area in danger of being struck.
• The path is close to the intended ball direction, and a marginally mishit shot will fly into this area.

• Always remain aware of players striking a ball and where the ball is headed.
• Stop and watch where a struck ball is headed and proceed when safe.
• Stop and cover your head if you hear “Fore!” yelled by a golfer—this means a ball has been struck and is headed in your direction.
  Remain conscious of a player about to swing and do not walk/drive your cart behind or in front of them. Doing so is dangerous and can distract a player from their game.

The collection of trees in urban/suburban settings is referred to as an “Urban Forest”; with more than 39,000 trees and more than 250 different species, Laguna Woods Village has a unique and diverse urban forest. Tree trimming is just one piece of an efficient, long-term maintenance plan of the urban forest. Most of the trees in the Village are mature trees, with many of them planted in the late 1960s. The sheer number and variety of trees in United are unique in the region and will require a long-term plan to maintain and manage the trees through the years, which is referred to as an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). Both United and Third have embarked on the process of developing such a plan, to ensure the beauty of the Village continues for future generations.

The proposed UFMP will take into consideration the age and condition of the inventory, develop an efficient replanting plan to maintain the inventory, as well as adapting to changes in the environment and the forecasted long-term drought conditions. A management tool will be developed that will incorporate resident input toward developing the plan. Community involvement and education is an important component of any successful UFMP program.

A short survey is available for residents to provide input on their values and needs in respect to maintaining beautiful trees in the community. Click here to take the survey online or request a hard copy at Resident Services. The survey will be open for resident input until March 15, 2023. 

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