What's Happening
From the Social Committee:
- Mar 1; 6-8pm Father Daughter Dance at the Ponderosa Club House. Event is Hosted by the Holland family. $5 per Father. Please RSVP to ckemp05@gmail.com by February 15.
- Upcoming Benevolent Nights:
Mar 20; 4pm-closing: Wildflour - to benefit Cascade Medical
- April 4: 10-3pm Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue Blood drive. Held at the Ponderosa Community Clubhouse. Schedule by appointment
- April 19; Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 & under at the Lake Wenatchee Rec Club. Event starts at 11:00am. Easter Bunny will arrive on the Fire Truck with LWFR!
- May 24-26 Memorial Weekend. Sunday May 25, Mini Carnival Faire; In the Ponderosa Park. Shows include the Reptile Man and Music in the Park with Chris Ward; There will be a Photo Booth, Kids Temporary Tattoo Booth, Craft Vendors, and a Local Business networking booth. More info to follow as we get closer to the event.
As a reminder, If you are cleaning out your closets and cupboards, Please donate to The Plain Pantry. (Food bank and Services) (No baby or toddler gear needed at this time) Items in demand: Winter clothes, Backpacks, Blankets, Sleeping bags, Towels, Cooking utensils, and small Kitchen appliances, Along with Food and Cash donations.
Questions or suggestions? Contact Kathy, Social Committee Chair: ponderosasocialcommittee@gmail.com
Open Board Positions- Applications due between 3/1/25-3/31/25
If you are interested in being on the board, we have two open positions. These are a 3 year term commitment. Please send a Bio statement and Headshot to Crystal at the Ponderosa Office if you are interested in running for a Board position: Office@ponderosacommunityclub.org.
Any questions about the open positions can be directed to Board Members, and our contact information is on the Ponderosa Website. Please keep in mind that applications for these open positions must be received between March 1, 2025 and March 31, 2025 at the office email listed above.
Many of our committees are in need of volunteers.
Our most immediate needs:
- Open Board positions
- Pool Garden Project
- Movie Nights (Indoor or outdoor, equipment provided)
- Earth Day Cleanup- April 22nd
- Greenbelt Inspection Team: help coordinate de-brushing, dead tree removal and general cleanup. Date TBD.
Please let any board member or Crystal know if you have interested or would like more information!
Earth Day is Tues April 22nd:
We are looking for volunteers who can help clean up around the Ponderosa Community.
Time: 10:00am to 2:00 pm (Come for some or all!)
This is a family friendly event and kids are welcome to join in and help us!
Meet at the Ponderosa Office
Questions:
Our pool garden is in need of an overhaul. Board member Kim Hart is leading the effort to find volunteers who can help before the opening of the pool.
You do not have to have a green thumb to volunteer! We need people to help in many ways! We did most of the clear out in the fall. We still need people to help: dig, plant, and haul in some new dirt. If you are a gardener, we also need your expertise, especially on local plants!
Work dates TBD as the snow melts this Spring!. Water was restored and our most recent need is for planting and succulent donations if you have some to share!.
Please contact: secretary@ponderosacommunityclub.org for more information or to volunteer!
LWFR offers a free chipping service. You can apply here once the event opens in the Spring: https://www.lwfr.org/community-chipping
It's that time of the year again when the Bears are waking up and are looking for food. Please make sure to secure garbage with bear resistant cans! Make sure to pull garbage cans out early Monday morning before pickup and secure for the week to avoid having garbage strewn about by these hungry bears.
Remember, our Board Meetings are the second Saturday of the month. Meetings start at 9AM. You can attend Live/in person at the Ponderosa clubhouse or virtually by logging into the Microsoft Teams link. Check your email or the Ponderosa website for the link and Agenda monthly! Minutes are posted on the Member site as soon as possible after the meeting.
April Meeting is: April 12th
May Meeting is: May 10th
Members Meeting is May 24th
June meeting is: June14th
Ponderosa Needle Drop will start April 1st and go through Memorial Day (Monday 5/26) for pine needles and pinecones only. Please no branches, trash bags, tarps, or other yard waste. If you have branches that you would like chipped, please contact the Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue at https://www.lwfr.org/community-chipping to sign up for their free chipping service.
The Ponderosa Pine needle drop pile is located behind the sand shed. Keep in mind you must fill out a Firewise Timesheet and drop it off at the office. Office hours are Monday- Friday 9am- 2pm or you may drop it in the locked brown box to the right of the front office door. Timesheets are available in the office, at the sand shed itself and at the kiosk at the clubhouse.
Visit the Ponderosa Community Club Website for tons of information!
https://www.ponderosacommunityclub.com/members/
Examples of what you will find on the Member's site:
- Meeting Minutes, including the Member's meeting
- Treasurer's report and other financial documents
- Updated Bylaws
- Operating Procedures
- Member feedback: All board and staff emails are listed on the member site
- Complaint and/or feedback forms
- Dues Payment link
- Ponderosa Webcam
Pro Tip: Make a contact on your phone for your pool card number for easy access to the member's site!
We are collecting ideas from the membership about events or activities you would like to see in our community- at the park or clubhouse. We cannot guarantee all suggestions can be accommodated, however we would like ideas for new fun events that members have an interest in. Additionally, one of our biggest roadblocks is finding volunteers to help, so there is a question regarding interest in volunteering to help with events as well. Thank you for your time in providing feedback! This survey will be open from February 28th-March 31st.
1. IMPORTANT DATES 📆
Mar 1; 6-8pm Father Daughter Dance at the Ponderosa Club House.
March 8th- Board Meeting, 9AM
Feb 26; 4-9pm Benelovent at Wildflour Night to benefit LWFR
Mar 20; 4pm-closing Benelovent Night at Wildflour to benefit Cascade Medical
April 4: 10-3pm Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue Blood drive at the Ponderosa Community Clubhouse.
April 19; 11 AM-Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 & under at the Lake Wenatchee Rec Club
May 10th- Board Meeting, 9AM
May 24: Member's Meeting 9AM
May 24th- Pool opens, 12PM following Member's meeting
May 25, Mini Carnival Faire; Ponderosa Park. Reptile Man and Music in the Park with Chris Ward; Photo Booth, Kids Temporary Tattoo Booth, Craft Vendors, and a Local Business networking booth.
June 1st: Outdoor burning restrictions go into effect per LWFR
June 14th: Board Meeting 9AM
July 5th- 4th of July parade in the Ponderosa. Ice Cream and Awards to follow at Clubhouse.
July 15th- Second Half of 2024 Dues are due! Pay at the Ponderosa Office or On the Members Site.
**Pending: We need a volunteer(s) to host the Memorial and Labor Day weekend movie nights. These could also just be Summer movie nights and can be held on the lawn or in the Clubhouse. Equipment is available, host needed. Location: Clubhouse or Lawn.
Important Pool Reminders
- The pool opens May 24th at 12PM following the member's meeting.
- The pool is open 9AM-9PM six days a week. It is closed on Tuesdays.
- 9AM-10AM and 8PM-9PM are quiet hours, daily.
- Remember, large tubes or floaties are not allowed for safety reasons. Life jackets, noodles, or water wings are okay for use in the pool.
- There is no alcohol allowed in the pool area. Food and drinks other than water should not be brought in. The deck is open above the pool for eating and drinking.
- Pool card use is for members and immediate family only. Member's must accompany guests to the pool.
- Fines may be issued to member's that allow unauthorized use of the pool and pool card.
- Climbing the fence to access the pool area is a significant violation subject to $1000 fine. If your Pool Card is not working, please contact Ponderosa Office staff during work hours.