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Community News

For the latest Walnut Country news, scroll through the following articles listed in reverse chronological order (newest to oldest). If you would like a weekly email digest of stories, join our eSignal mailing list using the form at the far bottom right of this page.

Business Office Closed 3/7 and 3/8

The CHOA Business Office will be closed on Thursday March 7th and Friday March 8th as the GM will be taking a short vacation 🙂 …

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RSVP Now Open for Spring Fest!

Spring is almost upon us and that means it’s time for our annual Spring Festival, taking place on Saturday, 3/23.Come enjoy a light breakfast with …

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Main Pool Heaters on as of 2/26

As of Monday, February 26, the Main Pool heaters are on and the water is being heated to around 82 degrees! The Walnut Country Swim …

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Clubhouse Open For Voting on Tuesday March 5th

On Tuesday, March 5th, the CHOA Clubhouse will be open for both in-person voting as well as ballot drop-off from 7am to 8pm. Residents can …

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Tree Trimming & Removal Starting February 6th

At the January meeting, the Board approved several bids for winter 2024 tree care, including pruning throughout the greenbelt, south slope, and removal of four …

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Multiple Lights Out Along Western Greenbelt

We are currently having an issue with the electrical system that is impacting a number of light poles on the west side of the greenbelt, …

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WCST’s Annual Chili Cook-Off – 2/4 @ 3pm

Join us at the Clubhouse on Sunday, February 4th for Walnut Country Swim Team’s annual chili cook off! The event will be held from 3pm …

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2024 Assessment Increase Reminder

Just a quick reminder that the monthly assessments are going up to $116.00 per unit per month starting January 1st. This is about an 8% …

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Main Pool Heaters Turning Off Monday, 11/27

The Main Pool heaters will be turned off for the winter on Monday, November 27th. Looks like there might be some decent weather over the …

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Winter Rodent Activity

We have been receiving reports of increase mice and rat activity throughout the community. This recent surge in rodent activity is not unique to just …

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Possible Solar Panels Door-to-Door Sales Scam

We have been notified that several individuals claiming to work for a solar company called “North Power” have been speaking with CHOA residents about solar …

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Pool Heating Schedule

The CHOA Board met last night and has discussed the pool heating schedule for the remainder of the 2023 swim season: The East and West …

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Tree Trimming Starting October 2nd

Tree West will be on site for common area tree trimming and pruning starting Monday, October 2nd through Friday, October 13th. Appropriate signage will be …

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Tennis Courts 3 & 4 Closed 9/16 at 5pm

Due to the Movie on the Green event, tennis courts 3 and 4 will be closed on Saturday, 9/16 at 5pm. These are the two …

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Clubhouse Closed this Week – 9/6 to 9/13

Due to staffing issues caused by illness (but not COVID, thankfully!), the Clubhouse will be closed this entire week (including the weekend) and is planning …

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Labor Day Water Aerobics Class

Hi everybody –  Labor Day is coming and we WILL be having our Aqua Fitness / Water Aerobics class as usual at 10am at the …

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CHOA Membership Survey Now Live!

We are rebooting the CHOA community survey and would very much appreciate if you could take some time to provide your feedback! This survey will …

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RSVP for the CHOA Pickleball Round-Robin Tournament

Here is the link to RSVP for our upcoming Pickleball round-robin tournament on Sunday, August 27th at 10am: CLICK HERE TO RSVP This tournament will …

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CHOA Pickleball Round-Robin Tournament on August 27th

The CHOA Board recently approved a competitive round-robin style tournament at the Pickleball courts! This tournament will be put on by Patricia Strazzi, the Pickleball …

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CHOA Blood Drive Coming in October!

There is a critical need for blood right now and together we can help the Red Cross with their lifesaving mission. The Crossings Blood Drive …

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Movie on the Greenbelt – September 16th

  It’s time for the CHOA’s very own outdoor movie night, featuring Pixar’s Animation’s hit movie Coco! Grab your low back chairs and blankets and …

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Weekly Water Aerobics Classes Starting 7/17

Hey CHOA! We held our first water aerobics class at the East Pool today and it was a big hit! We had about 25 residents …

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May Board Meeting Cancelled

Hello Walnut Country, The Board and I hope that everyone is having a great start to your summer. As you probably saw in an eSignal earlier …

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Striped Maple Ct Cleanup Project Info

In May of 2022, during a routine residential gas service line replacement on Striped Maple Ct, PG&E hit a buried pipe that leaked a petroleum …

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Main Pool Gas Line Project Complete!

We are happy to announce that the Main Pool gas line project has completed ahead of schedule and the main pool heaters have been on …

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Clubhouse & Bathrooms Closed this Weekend Starting 4/7

Our main pool gas line project is progressing nicely and appears to be a bit ahead of schedule. The gas plumbing work is nearly complete …

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Side Pools Open Friday, April 7!

Just a quick reminder that both side pools will be open at 7am starting Friday, April 7th! Side pool hours are 7am to 8pm. The …

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2023 Pool Schedule Update

Hi all, with spring arriving, we wanted to send out an update on the pool schedule for 2023! Quick summary for those who want to …

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CHOA’s Salsa Dance Class – March 29th!

Join us at the CHOA Clubhouse on March 29th for a free two-hour introductory salsa dance class with a professional instructor! This class is open …

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CHOA Spring Festival – 3/25

It’s time for the Crossings’ famous Easter Egg Hunt! Come join your neighbors for fresh donuts, fruit, juice and coffee out on the lawn beneath …

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Heritage Valley Oak Tree Removal Board Meeting – 2/9 @ 7pm

The Board of Directors will be meeting on Thursday, February 9th at 7pm via Zoom to discuss the heritage Valley Oak tree removal near the …

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Heritage Valley Oak Tree near Adelia Ct – Health Update & Removal

We are very sad to report that our historic heritage Valley Oak tree at the end of Adelia Ct must be removed due to ongoing …

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Winter 2023 Tree Care Information

Hey CHOA! Given the state of the recent storms, we wanted to provide you with an update going over planned tree care for 2023. Your …

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Pool Heaters Turning off for the Winter – 11/28

Just a reminder that the main pool heaters are turning off for the winter today, November 28th. The pool, bathrooms, and gym will all remain …

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Clubhouse Open Black Friday 11/25

The Clubhouse will be open on Friday, November 25th for normal business hours – 12pm to 8pm. Feel free to send the youngsters in for …

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RSVP for the CHOA Winter Festival on 12/11!

Get your ugly sweaters ready for CHOA’s Winter Festival, taking place at the Clubhouse on Sunday, 12/11, from 3-5pm! There will be handcrafted cocktails, a …

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Concord Turkey Trot 5k Walk/Run – Thanksgiving Morning

The city of Concord is putting on its annual 5k Turkey Trot walk/run on Thanksgiving morning, from 7am to 9am. A part of the course …

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Main Pool Heating Schedule Update

Hey CHOA! Just a quick update on the Main Pool schedule now that we are entering the winter months… Just in case you weren’t aware, …

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RSVP for the Fall Festival on 10/22!

Fall is here! Come out for an evening of live music, food trucks and fun for everyone! Meet us on the lawn beneath the main …

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Side Pool Project Update – 9/13

As all of you are likely aware, it’s now September and our side pools are still closed due to the ongoing pump room construction project. …

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Central Greenbelt Concrete Project Underway

In last month’s Signal, we wrote about an upcoming concrete repair project that was scheduled to start in mid-September. The work will begin on Monday, …

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Clubhouse Hours Extended Starting 8/31!

The CHOA Board met last week and approved extending the weekday Clubhouse operating hours starting this Wednesday! Effective this Wednesday the 31st, the Clubhouse will …

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Side Pool Project Update – 8/9

Here is the most up-to-date info available on the side pool projects: Construction is about 95% done for both pools, and has been for quite …

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Clubhouse Gym Opening Saturday

We are excited to announce that the Clubhouse gym will be reopening this Saturday! We have a new key fob entry system installed, so the …

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Main Pool Now Open Until 9:30pm Starting 7/14

Due to the continued delays with the side pool projects, effective Thursday July 14th we are extending the Main Pool hours so that remains open …

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Side Pool Status Update – 7/12

We unfortunately do not have any new tangible updates available at this time – the pool contractor is still working with the city to get …

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Clubhouse Reservations are Live!

We are excited to announce that the Clubhouse reservation calendar is officially live! For a detailed page with ALL information you will need, click here: …

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WCST Crossings Challenge this Weekend

The 21st annual Crossings Challenge is this week! The Walnut Country Stingrays will be hosting 8 local swim teams for a 2-day meet, starting this …

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4th of July Weekend Main Pool Schedule

Hey CHOA – the Swim Team is taking a break for the rest of the week, so the Main Pool will be open to everyone …

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Side Pool Project Status Update – June 23rd

Hi all! We wanted to put out an update on the side pool projects: Last week, we had two electrical inspections by the city. Those …

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Clubhouse Opening Friday June 17th!

We are thrilled to announce that the Clubhouse will be reopening on Friday, June 17th at 3pm! We appreciate your patience as we have been …

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Main Pool Schedule Starting 6/6

Hey CHOA, just a quick reminder that starting Monday, June 6th WCST practice moves the mornings, and the Main Pool will be open to all …

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Main Pool Memorial Day Weekend Schedule

Hi all, the Main Pool will be available to CHOA residents all day on Friday, May 27th, Saturday, May 28th, Sunday, May 29th, and Monday, …

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Clubhouse Open for Voting on 6/7

Like previous elections, the Clubhouse will be open and available as a polling place for in-person voting on June 7th starting bright and early at …

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Side Pool Project Update

As we are nearing the time when the side pools historically have opened for the summer, we wanted to provide you all with a quick …

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Main Pool Closed on 5/11 for PG&E Work

PG&E has notified us that there will be a planned outage on Wednesday, May 11th for the replacement of some underground equipment. Power will be …

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Tree Removal and Trimming Starting Monday, April 4

The Association’s tree trimming vendor, Arbor Vision, will be on site starting Monday, April 4 for the first half of this year’s greenbelt tree maintenance …

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Board Member Volunteers Needed!

As you may be aware, there is currently a vacant CHOA Board seat. Per the CHOA Bylaws, the Board may make an appointment in an …

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CHOA Pickleball Clinic RSVP

The CHOA Pickleball clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 26th from 11am to 12:30pm at the lower tennis/pickleball courts. The clinic will be lead by …

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2022 Pool Schedule

At the January meeting, the Board approved opening the Main Pool for the 2022 swim season starting Monday, March 7th. The pool hours will be …

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Large Dog Park DG Project Complete!

The large dog park decomposed granite project is complete and the park is back open and ready for use effective immediately! We hope you enjoy …

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Business Office Closed 1/14 and 1/17

The Business Office will be closed on Friday, January 14th and Monday, January 17th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reopen …

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Large Dog Park Decomposed Granite Project starting January 19

At a previous meeting, the CHOA Board of Directors have approved the installation of roughly 5,600 square feet of stabilized decomposed granite near the south …

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Business Office 2022 Holiday Schedule

Hey CHOA! Here is the holiday schedule for the Business Office and General Manager for the 2022 holiday season: Thursday 12/23: Closed Friday 12/24: Closed …

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Main Pool Closing on 12/16

The CHOA Board of Directors met last night and resolved to close the Main Pool for the 2021 swim season on Thursday, December 16th. The …

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PG&E North Larwin Gas Main Project

We have received word from PG&E that they will be replacing the gas main and services along North Larwin Ave, from Corkwood Ct to Canoe …

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Side Pools Closing November 1 / Main Pool Open Until Dec 6

Due to continued poor swimming conditions and a significant dropoff in overall pool use throughout the month of October, we will be closing both side …

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Old Pool Furniture Donation – Saturday 10/16

Now that the new pool furniture has been delivered to each pool, the Board will be allowing CHOA residents to take up to two older …

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2021 Pool Schedule Update

The Board of Directors met on 9/23 and discussed the CHOA pool schedule for the rest of the swim season. Over the last several years, …

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Clubhosue Will Remain Closed Through January 2022

At the September meeting, the Board discussed the Clubhouse schedule for the remainder of the year, and how it wanted to handle upcoming holiday and …

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New Security Patrol Vendor Starting October 1

CHOA has long been contracted with a security patrol vendor who has provided us with nightly vehicle patrols, frequently monitoring the common areas for trespassers …

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Main Pool Closed for Repairs 9/16 to 9/19

Due to a mainline water leak, the main pool will need to be closed so that repairs can be made from Thursday, September 16th to …

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Pools Will Remain Open Through September

We anticipate that all three pools will likely remain open into October of 2021, depending on weather. We know these last two years have been …

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Clubhouse Available for in-person Voting on 9/14

Like previous elections, the Clubhouse will be open and available as a polling place for in-person voting on September 14th starting bright and early at …

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West Pool Closed Until Tuesday, 7/20

Hi everyone, Our pool vendor was on site this afternoon to replace the West Pool filters, but unfortunately the install will not be completed as …

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Pool Schedule Update – Pools Open Until 8pm as 7/19

Hey CHOA – a quick update on the pool schedules. Starting Monday, July 19th, all three pools will now be open until 8pm! As of …

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Tree Work Starting Monday, July 12th

Tree work that was approved at the June 24th Board Meeting is scheduled to begin this Monday, July 12th and is likely to last about …

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Pools Opening at 7am Starting Monday, June 28th

We are excited to announce that starting Monday, June 28th, the pools will be able to open up at 7am! Hours for all three pools …

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Pool Monitor Annoucement & Updated Pool Schedule Starting June 14th

Hey everybody! If you had a chance to read through the June Signal, hopefully you saw the news about the county removing the Pool Monitor …

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Pool Schedule: June 7 to June 20

Happy Friday all! Here is the confirmed pool schedule for all CHOA pools from Monday, June 7th through Sunday, June 20th. We are excited to …

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This Week’s Pool Schedule – 6/1 to 6/6

Afternoon everyone! Here is the schedule for all CHOA pools from Monday, June 1st to Sunday, June 6th: BOTH SIDE POOLS OPEN WEDNESDAY FROM 10AM …

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Memorial Day Weekend Pool Schedule

We are excited to announce that all three CHOA pools will be open this holiday weekend from 10am to 6pm, Saturday through Monday! This means …

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East Pool Open this Wednesday, 5/26

Hi everyone, quick update for you regarding tomorrow’s pool schedule: This Wednesday, 5/26, the East Pool will be open from 10am to 6pm. All other …

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Side Pools Open this Weekend 5/22 and 5/23

The Main Pool will remain closed this weekend, May 22nd and 23rd, but we will be opening both side pools instead on Saturday and Sunday! …

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Main Pool Closed 5/15 and 5/16 for Gas Issue

PG&E was recently on site performing an inspection of their equipment and discovered an issue with our gas line that runs from the meter to …

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City of Concord Upcoming Pavement Maintenance Project

You may have received several notices from the City of Concord regarding an upcoming pavement maintenance project that will take place primarily around the west …

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CHOA Pool Schedule – Effective May 1, 2021

We are happy to announce that the CHOA Main & East pools will be opening this month! Due to the continued restrictions on public pools …

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Walnut Country Swim Team Summer Season Details

Walnut Country Swim Team will be starting up their summer season on April 12th, 2021, and is anticipated to last until July 23rd, 2021. During …

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Now Hiring Pool Monitors!

As the weather is warming, we are looking to hire pool monitors for the 2021 swim season! Because the CHOA pools are considered public pools, …

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WCST Spring Clinic Starting Monday, March 8th at the Main Pool

The Walnut Country Swim Team’s Spring Clinic is set to kickoff this upcoming Monday, March 8th until Friday, April 2nd at the Main Pool. The …

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Special Board Meeting Scheduled for 3/8 to Discuss West Pool Pump Room Repairs

The Board of Directors has scheduled a special Open Meeting on 3/8 at 6pm to discuss a large rehabilitation/renovation program for the West Pool Pump …

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Upper Tennis Court Windscreen Replacement Scheduled for 2/4

Hey CHOA tennis pros! Just a heads up that on Thursday, February 4th we will have a vendor on site replacing all windscreens at the …

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How to Make a One-Time Payment (Effective December 2020)

Union Bank, the bank that the HOA uses for its operating and reserve accounts, recently updated its system. All owners were given new account numbers …

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Union Bank Online Account Change Information

Over the last few weeks, owners may have received several emails from Union Bank detailing some changes to their online payment and autopay system. Union …

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Playgrounds Open as of 12/9

Due to a recent change in the state and county language following the Stay Home Order, all playgrounds are now permitted to reopen. We have …

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2021 Budget & Assessment Increase Information

Effective January 1st, 2021, the CHOA monthly assessments have increased to $103.00 per month. The 2021 budget was approved during a four-hour open Board meeting …

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Playgrounds Closing Effective Sunday, December 6th at 10pm

Due to the recent Regional Stay Home Order and Contra Costa County’s decision to implement the order as soon as possible, all CHOA playgrounds will …

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All Three Pools Closing for Winter on Monday, November 16th

After consideration of the recent cold weather and reduced pool usage throughout the community as a result, the CHOA pools will be closing for the …

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Reminder: Clubhouse Open for Voting on November 3rd!

As a reminder, the CHOA clubhouse will be open as a county polling station on Tuesday, November 3rd! This is not a facility that supports …

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Updated Pool Scheduled Effective 10/26

We are pleased to announce that the CHOA Board met last night and approved keeping the pools open into November! The pool hours will remain …

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