Patio and deck inspections, curb painting, and bulk trash pickup (Oct 17-18) are among the topics in this Sep 18 update.

For owners who read the July 6 communication regarding owner responsibilities for landscape care of patios and decks and realized that they had work to do, but haven’t gotten to it yet, now is the time to get busy. On September 20, members of the board and landscape committee will begin reviewing patios and decks, noting which owners are not in compliance with association rules regarding trees and plants within patios and decks. We encourage owners to be proactive and avoid receiving a violation notice. To those owners who moved forward already and those who contacted the landscape committee for an evaluation and guidance, thank you!

The tennis courts are now open. They've been resurfaced, repaired, and repainted -- and pickleball court lines have been added to court B.

Procedures for the "virtual" annual meeting (Oct 21) and election of board members are described in a new policy resolution. Read it.

You may have noticed that our 2020 rejuvenation areas have experienced a major facelift. Tired, aging bushes and plantings have been removed and replaced. Overgrown areas are now neat and tidy. We have open areas instead of plantings that became crowded over time. While most of the rejuvenation work is finished, there are still a few bushes to be planted and areas to be sodded. And although the hot, dry summer weather has not been kind to our new plants, Blade Runners assures us that they will replace any plants that die as a result of these conditions. Any assistance you can provide in keeping the new plants watered is greatly appreciated.

Three cars in Windgate II have been broken into overnight July 14-15. How can you reduce the risk of your car being broken into? Read more.

Covid-19 has been devastating for financially vulnerable members of our community. Please help 2,400 Arlingtonians have dignified access to food by donating the most needed foods to the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). Drop off box: 2568 South Arlington Mill Dr, Unit C (Windgate II). The most needed foods: canned tuna and chicken, canned soups, canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, and peanut butter (in plastic jars). Low sodium versions are preferred, where applicable, and please, NO GLASS containers. Learn more at www.afac.org.

We are excited to welcome Jillian Wells to Windgate II! Jillian started July 15 as our new full-time onsite assistant manager. Her hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm and Thursday 9:30 am - 6:30 pm (with an hour daily lunch break). Read more.