The Village Library warmly welcomes residents and their grandkids ages 3 through 6 to join in one final storytime event this summer. The group will meet on the lawn area in front of the library on Wednesday, August 10, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feel free to bring chairs and blankets and get comfortable!

For more information, call 949-597-4274 or email lwvillagelibrary@yahoo.com.

The Village Library, located at 24266 Calle Aragon, is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Wednesdays to 7 p.m.) and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit lagunawoodsvillage.com/amenities/clubhouses/library to browse the online catalog.

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As a result of pandemic restrictions and nationwide staffing shortages that followed, some Village amenities had to be closed or limited to reduced hours. Village Management Services has worked diligently to find a way to restore hours and has developed a new part-time position called a Community Center attendant to aid in this quest and encourage residents to apply for these new roles. The Community Center has extended its hours for Table Tennis and the Fitness Center. Additional amenities and programs are expected to be opened or expanded in the coming weeks as we increase staffing levels to accommodate additional services. Stay tuned for further developments and updates.

New Community Center Hours

The Community Center Table Tennis is open (expanded hours are bold):

• Monday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tuesday — 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Wednesday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday — 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday — 12 to 5 p.m.
• Sunday — 12 to 5 p.m.

The Community Center Fitness Center is open (expanded hours are bold):

• Monday — 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday — 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday — 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday — 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday — 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday — 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Sunday — 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Starting August 6, the Mac learning center on the third floor will be open (expanded hours are bold): 

• Monday to Friday — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Saturday — Noon to 3 p.m. (two-month trial basis)

In addition, Circuit Training Classes are now available at Clubhouse 1. 

Clubhouse Fitness Center Hours

Clubhouse 1 Fitness Center:

• Monday to Friday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Clubhouse 5 Fitness Center:

• Daily — 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Unstaffed facility, featuring weight and cardio equipment
• Resident ID card needed for access 

We appreciate your patience as the amenities gradually return to their former availability. 

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The Landscaping Department, Village Television and Great Scott Tree Care, the contractor who services large trees throughout the community, collaborated to bring to you an educational video about how some of the Village’s 30,000 trees are professionally and carefully trimmed.

The video shows the Arbor Pro spider lift, which reaches a height of 95 feet but retracts to enter a gate just 36 inches wide, operated by one of Great Scott Tree Care’s highly trained staff. This educational video also highlights how Great Scott takes care to ensure community and employee safety, keeps the community’s turf and sidewalks damage free and works with the Landscaping Field Operations team and Resident Services to notify residents of upcoming work. 

See the spider lift in action in the Village here!

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Village Television airs so many great movies every Monday, Friday and Saturday that it’s no wonder viewers want to record them to rewatch again. But nothing is worse than investing time and emotional energy into a movie and missing the ending.

To ensure your recorder captures the entire movie of choice, Village Television recommends setting your recorder for at least an additional 15 minutes past the movie run time.

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Look no further than Garden Center 1 tomorrow from 9 a.m. to noon for fresh, seasonal produce, herbs and flowers grown right here in your very own community by your neighbors. 

All proceeds will be donated to Florence Sylvester Senior Center Meals on Wheels. Please make purchases by cash only. The farmers’ market is free; bottled water will be available for purchase. 

Call 949-597-4659 for fixed-route bus transportation. 

Garden Center 1 entrance is located at 23742 Moulton Parkway past the Gate 12 entrance, before the Santa Maria intersection. 

Click the download button below to view/print the flyer, which contains more information and a map to Garden Center 1. 

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During warmer months, mice and rats breed nonstop. Rats can birth up to 24 babies per year, and each mouse can birth up to 60 per year! Mice take just three weeks to reach sexual maturity, meaning each new mouse can contribute 60 babies of its own to the environment—and so on, and so on.

In addition to their breeding prowess, rodents must gnaw constantly to keep their teeth sharp and healthy, and they’re not picky about what they chew on. Rats like to gnaw on soft materials accessed while sneaking about—boxes, storage materials, fabric or wiring. Teething is a big reason why rats can be dangerous inside homes.

Rodents also aren’t particularly picky about where they live. They build small, tightly packed clumps of various debris in which they rest and eat. Rats drag paper, insulation, stray fabric and other trash into dry, warm, dark and secluded areas to build their nests.

How you can help reduce the rat population:

• Be on the lookout for fecal droppings, gnaw marks, paw prints, chewed wires or small holes or crevices in walls. Report any suspected rodent activity to Resident Services at 949-597-4600.
• Remove clutter, as it provides great hiding spaces and nesting material for rodents. Further, finding evidence of rodents is easier if you don’t have to dig through piles of belongings. Elevate belongings out of rodents’ reach, and replace cardboard boxes with plastic ones.
• Pick up dropped seeds from bird feeders, or eliminate feeders altogether. Pick up fruit that has fallen from trees, and promptly pick ripe fruit.
• Clean up common crumb areas, including under stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers. Regularly sanitize countertops and keep them clear of food. Do not leave glasses of water out overnight. Remove uneaten pet food at night and keep pet bowls clean.
• Upgrade your food storage to airtight containers to make it harder for rodents to access it or recognize it as a possible food source.

Don’t Move Bait Boxes

The Department of Landscaping Services’ full-time licensed pest-control personnel maintain more than 1,000 bait stations throughout the community. These black, four- or six-sided bait stations/boxes are placed outdoors in locations where they can be most effective—including within trash bin enclosures. Never touch, move or open these boxes, as they must remain in place to be effective. If you have any questions regarding these boxes, please call Resident Services at 949-597-4600.

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On Thursday, August 4, on the Clubhouse 1 back patio from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., don’t miss Private Eyes: A Tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates. This great tribute delivers the timeless music from the best-selling duo of all time and a visual blend of their classic late ’70s to early ’80s image. The Los Angeles-based band is one of only a few H&O tributes in the U.S., and the only one to feature album-accurate renditions of all the greatest hits, as well as some choice fan favorites. 

Tickets are on sale in the Clubhouse 1 office now for $15.                                            

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken will be available for purchase. Seating is first come, first served, and tables and chairs will be provided. Guests are welcome with a resident. Call 949-597-4659 between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to reserve transportation to and from the event.

For more information, call 949-597-4281 or email recreation@vmsinc.org.

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