It's time to turn on hose bibs. How to do so -- and bulk trash pickup (April 24-25) -- are topics in the lastest community update.

Items on front porches, grilling at the gazebo, plants and pots on porches and limited common areas, and cigarette butt disposal are topics of the April 2 community update.

With an eye toward potentially opening the pool this summer, the pool task force is in the final stages of planning and finalizing the new rules for the 2021 season. As a result, your pool passes will be delayed in arriving to you. We do not have a definitive date on when they are going to be mailed; however, please continue to submit your pool pass applications to FSR so that pool passes can be mailed as soon as all details are announced.

Applications for parking and the pool are now available. FSR must receive your completed applications by April 1. Residents will not be able to park in the community with expired parking passes. Pool access will be denied without a valid pool pass for 2021. See the explanation letter. Download the fillable PDF of the applications for parking and tennis and the pool.

Recycling, dog waste, and snow shovels and ice melt bags on porches are topics of the March 6 update.

High water pressure in units has become a widespread problem in Windgate II. It leads to excess consumption of water (water is our single largest expense) and damage to plumbing systems and appliances. The board is providing advance notice of its plans and to give unit owners an opportunity to correct their high water pressure before community-wide measurements this spring. Read more about the board's plans -- and what owners and residents will need to do.

Windgate II has a little free library! It's beside the serpentine walk near the tennis courts. Anyone may take or share a book. The board purchased the library following a proposal by residents Judy HIjikata, Barbara Oudekerk, and Mary Savig. Please help keep the library clean and inviting. If you notice that it needs maintenance or other attention, please contact the library stewards, Barbara and Mary, at Windgatelibrary@gmail.com. We hope you’ll stop by soon to pick up a book or donate one.

Are you interested in trees and flowers -- and how they help make Windgate II a beautiful place to live? If so, the landscape committee needs you. Read more.

Renovation of the office and pool house begin Feb 1. Read more.

The Dec 10 executive order from the Governor of Virginia sets forth mandates and restrictions related to the coronavirus. Among other things, effective Dec 14, face covering requirements are expanded to all outdoor areas where 6 feet of distancing cannot be maintained. Additionally, both indoor and outdoor gatherings of 10 or more people who do not reside in the same household are prohibited. All residents are required to follow these requirements when in Windgate, including at the gazebo and other outdoor common areas. See the executive order.