WELCOME TO RAMONA VILLAS
A COMMUNITY IN THE WARM SANDS NEIGHBORHOOD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joe Carlson, President
Tim Hayes, Vice President
Jan Eging, Secretary
Scott Ogden, Treasurer, webmaster@ramonavillas.net
Phil Polizatto, Member at Large
www.hungadunga.org
Jim Grontkowski, Maintenance Director
jimmyg@dc.rr.com
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NEW Voices from the Villas On line Now!

2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Gathering
In the Clubhouse

Everyone is invited, homeowners & tenants!!!!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Menu includes:
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Small White Potatoes
Irish Soda Bread
Shamrock Cupcakes
Soft Drinks
Luck o’ the Irish "Green Beer”
$5.00 per person
50 cent "Green Beer”
Please RSVP by March 12th, if you plan on attending so we can prepare enough food & drinks for everyone.
760.323.7703
The Palm Springs Office of Sustainability has a new green HELPLINE. Call 760-778-UGREEN for up to date information on upcoming events, educational opportunities and green tips. Also, see our list of upcoming events below and keep up with us on the web by visiting www.yoursustainablecity.com. Our big thanks to Palm Springs Library staff for their amazing work in creating sustainable events for the community. If you would like to keep receiving updates via email, please call 760-323-8214 to be added to the group email list.
REMINDERS AND NEWS
Citrus Collection – Now until April at 425 N. Civic Drive (follow signs), Volunteers are needed. Please call 323-8214
Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 p.m., Nature Lecture: Learn More About the Earth watch Institute. See a presentation from an Earth watch volunteer and learn how you can use your next vacation to help the earth. The lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. in The Learning Center (TLC). The Palm Springs Public Library is located at 300 S. Sunrise Way, on the corner of Baristo and Sunrise in Palm Springs. 760-322-READ, www.palmspringslibrary.org
Monday, March 22, 6 p.m.- World Water Day, The Office of Sustainability will give away free low flow water aerators, National Geographic’s Water for Tomorrow and educational materials in the Large Conference Room @ 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 23, 6 p.m. - Library Film Series - The Palm Springs Sustainability Commission & the Palm Springs Green Scene presents a ‘Sustainable Community’ Film Series. Watch a film (title to be announced) and then join in the discussion about what steps we can take locally to maintain our quality of life. The program will be two hours and will begin at 6:00 p.m. in The Learning Center (TLC), seating is limited. The Palm Springs Public Library is located at 300 S. Sunrise Way, on the corner of Baristo and Sunrise in Palm Springs, 760-322-READ, www.palmspringslibrary.org
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LOW ENERGY WINDOWS AND DOORS
The homeowner's association has negotiated special pricing for residents interested in replacing their windows and doors with energy star rated glass and insulated frames. We are not endorsing any particular company and you are free to select any reputable business to replace your windows but you must make a request to the board in writing and they must conform to the bronze color of the original windows. Contact Jimmy G if you would like to view new windows and doors that have already been installed at Ramona Villas.
Here is the information for our approved vendor. They already know the type of windows and color required to meet HOA standards and will include the HOA discount along with other discounts including a senior citizen discount. If you have any problems please contact Scott Ogden at
Sierra Window Concepts
Jim Palmer, District Manager
760-613-7464
wwjpalmer@live.com
swcwindows.com








