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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.”
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!
December 2021 Highlights!
Holiday Lights
Caroling & ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
First Annual Santa in the Park
The Ranch was sparkling with holiday spirit in 2021! We hope looking back at the neighborhood in color brings a smile to your face. We’re looking forward to seeing you all at our scheduled RHOA events in 2022! Your paid membership helps keep the events and your benefits going. If you have any questions, please contact the RHOA President or your local District Director (information found on Page 4 in the Ranch Roundup). Happy New Year!!!
1st Annual RHOA Holiday Recycle Fundraiser and Winter Events
2nd Annual Ice Cream Social this…SATURDAY!
Please join us this Saturday, June 8th from 2-4 (or while supplies last) to enjoy our second annual Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Emma Chu!
Celebrating Veterans Day- 11/10/2018
Join your neighbors to celebrate Veterans
and current military on 11/10/2018 in the Ranch Park.
Event Schedule:
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US flags will be placed in front of every home in The Ranch by Order of the Arrow, Tsungoni Chapter. If you would like to help out, show up at The Ranch Park at 8 AM.
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10 AM The Ranch Veterans Day Celebration begins, featuring the following:
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Reveille, Ed Stevens
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National Anthem, Lindee McTique
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Invocation, US Marine Buck Sergeant
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Veterans Roll Call, allowing each veteran, servicemen and family member to share name, rank and any stories of their service or loved one’s service
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Memorial, honoring any veteran or service member who has passed away this past year.
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Taps, by Mike Petyo
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Special Guest Speaker: Colonel Willard A. “Willy” Buhl, USMC (Ret.) who spent 34 years in the “family business” of the Marine Corps and was a personal friend of The Ranch’s military hero, Colonel William Barber.
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Closing, Military Medley, Ed Stevens
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Fellowship with snacks and beverages
The Ranch HOA 