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The Fall edition of the Ranch Roundup is now available under the Roundup tab. Please check out the fabulous in-color photos from the July 4th event and news up dates.
Summer Flashback in Color
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The sun is shining, and weather is sweet!
Summer is here! With temperatures rising and summer fun activities well under way, here are a few reminders to avoid common summer-time risks.
* Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes, and schedule activities when it’s the coolest, like during morning or evening hours.
* Wear Sunscreen and reduce your risk of skin cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Since no sunscreen can block all the sun’s UVB rays, be sure to also wear sunglasses and a hat.
* Stay hydrated. Make sure to keep water with you and drink it often. Consuming foods with high water content like melons, lettuce and cucumbers can also help you stay hydrated.
* Exercise with caution outdoors. Make sure to take extra precautions to ensure you don’t put your health at risk. If the heat index is over 90 degrees, you may want to consider working out indoors or waiting until the evening.
* Have a First Aid Kit. Keep one at home and in your car for unexpected mini medical issues. Make sure to keep it well stocked and ensure ointments are not expired. Items like gauze pads, medical tape, bandages, alcohol wipes and the like are useful to have in your kit.
* Heat-related illnesses are preventable. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms and what to do should you or someone you care for show signs of having a heat-related illness. For your convenience, attached is a Heat-Related illness chart that includes what to look for and what to do in case of Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Sunburn and Heat Rash.
Stay Safe and Be Well!
“Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.”
The Ranch in Color
Please enjoy your neighborhood holiday photos from the December RHOA events – Caroling, Holiday Lights, and Meet Santa. Events like these couldn’t be done without the help of our wonderful volunteers. We are always looking for more people to help with many activities. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact your District Director or RHOA President (information found on page 4 in the Ranch Roundup).
Additionally, the RHOA events and activities couldn’t happen without you. RHOA membership is only $40.00 annually and that goes a long way. Your membership helps buy all the treats for the Eggstravaganza, prizes and concessions for July 4th, Caroling in the Park and so much more! We hope you enjoy participating in all the community events and will either join or continue to renew your membership. You now have the option of paying membership through Zelle. Submit your 2023 application today!
Thriving in 2023
As we say farewell to 2022 and hello to 2023 here are a few tips for thriving in the New Year.
Think of the lessons learned in 2022. What did 2022 teach you that you can take into 2023? Consider the lessons learned from the challenges in 2022 and how you can use them to level up in 2023. It’s also important to remember what made you happy this past year. Whatever made you happy, take note of that and carry it into the new year.
Practice gratitude. Take inventory of your life and consider all the people and things in your life that you are grateful for.
Be still. Take some time for self-reflection and think about the direction you want to take in the New Year. Make a list of goals for the new year. This is a great way to prioritize the things you’re trying to accomplish. Consider what’s next for you in the upcoming year.
Live with purpose. Work hard, crush your goals and enjoy your life. Get the most out of the year ahead by putting yourself and your goals first. There is so much to look forward to in the new year, don’t let anything get in your way. Reset and move forward with the beautiful life you are creating.
Finally, while everyone else is making New Year’s resolutions, try something different this year. Choose a word that captures the mindset you want to adopt in 2023 – a word that will remind and push you toward positive change whenever you think of it. Select a word that reflects your values and intentions, and the vision you want for your future in 2023.
Stay well, be healthy, and Happy New Year!!
Season of Gratitude
Now that Halloween is over, it’s time to pack up the ghosts and goblins until next year. But keep your pumpkins out…because it’s time for pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, and just a lot of pumpkin! Keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming Ranch Roundup with details on the recent successful RHOA events!
- RHOA 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
- 4th Annual Kim Family Haunted House (RHOA Residents)
- RHOA Fall Cleanup/Dumpster Day
- RHOA Fall Garage Sale (Sponsored by Real Estate with Russ)
Join us in the Ranch Park to Celebrate our Veterans on November 12th at 10am. If you are a veteran or have a veteran that would like to participate, please call or text Russ Hansen at 949.383.0830. Sponsored by Real Estate with Russ, Century 21 Award.
The season of gratitude is upon us, what are you grateful for?
Join Us Tonight for NNO
Join your neighbors and the Irvine Police Department (IPD) at the annual National Night Out celebration. IPD will host festivities featuring police vehicles and fire engines, appearances by SWAT and K9 Units, Drone Team demonstrations, crime prevention tips, face painting, and other activities for kids. Plus, kids get a free IPD tech pouch while supplies last.
Bring a canned food item for Families Forward to enter the opportunity drawing.
This annual tradition celebrated across the country will be held TONIGHT, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Ranch Park. Come join the fun – we can’t wait to see you!
Happy 4th of July!
Join us this morning for the RHOA annual 4th of July parade (registration begins at 9:20am) and picnic! There will be tons of great raffle items, including a “Member Only Raffle”. We look forward to seeing you all at the Ranch Park to celebrate!
Did You Know… 4th of July Edition?
- The first 4th of July celebration took place at the White House in 1801, hosted by Thomas Jefferson.
- Three presidents passed away on 4th of July (Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Monroe).
- Our national anthem wasn’t “The Star-Spangled Banner” until 1931.
- The 50th star was added to the American flag on July 4, 1960 to symbolize Hawaii’s admission as the 50th state.
- The One World Trade Center in New York was designed to be 1,776 feet tall representing the year America declared independence from Great Britain.
Waste Management Alert! Trash will be picked up Friday 7/8/22 (the change is this week only due to the holiday).
- Keep cool by choosing lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes and schedule activities when it’s the coolest, like during morning and evening hours. Also, make sure to rest in shady areas and pace yourself.
- Avoid hot and heavy meals as these add heat to your body. Instead grab some fresh fruit like watermelon, mangoes, pineapple, grapefruit, pears, and citrus fruits as these have high water content and have a cooling effect on the body.
- Believe it or not, there are actually some particular spots on your body that can also help you cool down quicker. For a quick cool down, grab an ice pack and hold it over your wrist and around your neck or even inside your ankles and the top of your feet.
- Heat-related illnesses are preventable and it’s important to know the signs and symptoms and what to do should you or someone you care for show signs of having a heat-related illness. CLICK HERE to view a chart from the CDC that includes what to look for and what to do in the case of Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Cramps, Sunburn, and Heat Rash.
We hope you find these tips helpful. Stay safe and stay healthy!
The Ranch HOA 