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Homeowners Association – Monday 5/16/22

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Lakeside HOA in News

LAKESIDE-GARDEN GROVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
NOTICE & AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING DATE:      MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022
TIME:                         5:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE / 6:30 P.M. GENERAL
LOCATION:               UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ROOM 21
                                    12741 MAIN STREET, GARDEN GROVE

Civil Code §4930: The Board may NOT discuss or take action on any item at a non-emergency meeting unless the item was placed on the agenda included in the notice that was posted and distributed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 4920.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Civil Code §4935(a) an Executive Session will be held prior to the General Session to consider any of the following: litigation, matters relating to the formation of contracts with third parties, member discipline, personnel matters, or to meet with a member, upon member’s request, regarding the member’s payment of assessments, as specified in Section 5665. This is a closed meeting and is not open to owners unless specifically agreed to by the Board per Civil Code §4925(a).

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.

    II. EXECUTIVE CONTRACTS

III. DELINQUENCIES
A. A/R Aging Report 05/09/22

  1. HEARINGS / NON-COMPLIANCE
    A. Hearing: Report
    B. Hearing: Parking/Vehicle Rules
    C. Hearing: Business
    D. Hearing: Unsightly Items
    E. Hearing: Nuisances
  2. LEGAL
  3. EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES
    A. 04/18/22 Executive Session

VII. ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION 6:30 P.M.

GENERAL SESSION

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER 6:30 P.M.
  2. EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCLOSURE
    Civil Code §4935(e): Any matter discussed in executive session shall be generally noted in the minutes of the immediately following meeting that is open to the entire membership.

III. HOMEOWNER FORUM (15 Minutes) 6:30 P.M.
(3 minutes per member / 15 minutes maximum)
Civil Code §4925(b), 5000(b): The board shall permit any member to speak at any meeting of the association or the board, except for meetings of the board held in executive session. A reasonable time limit for all members of the association to speak to the board or before a meeting of the association shall be established by the board.

  1. COMMITTEE REPORTS
    A. ARC log 05/09/22
  2. SECRETARY’S REPORT / MINUTES 6:45 P.M.
    A. 04/18/22 General Session
  3. TREASURER’S REPORT / FINANCIALS 7:00 P.M.
    A. 04/30/22 Financial Statement
    B. Approve Draft Reserve Study FY 01/01/23 to 12/31/23
    C. Morgan Stanley CD Maturing 06/09/22 GL 15053
    D. MMA FDIC Limit
    E. MasterCare Proposal
    F. Resolution to Adopt Approval of Transfer of Funds in excess of $10,000

VII. LIEN APPROVAL
A. Resolution to Record Lien
B. Resolution to Record Lien

VIII. GENERAL BUSINESS
A. A2Z Plumbing Proposal
B. Advance Aquatic Proposal
C. Approve New Homeowner Welcome Package
D. Establish Goals for 2022

  1. ITEMS NEEDING IMMEDIATE ACTION
    Before discussing any item not on the posted Agenda pursuant to Civil Code §4930(d), the Board shall openly identify the item to the members in attendance at the meeting.
  2. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, June 20,2022 at 5:30 pm Executive Session and 6:30 pm General at Community Large Pool

  1. ADJOURN GENERAL SESSION 8:00 P.M.

Professionally Managed By:
Optimum Professional Property Management, Inc.
230 Commerce, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92602
(714) 508-9070 / (714) 665-3000 Fax
www.optimumpm.com
“Making a Difference ……TOGETHER”

Important – Water Shut-Off – Mon., May 9th

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Lakeside HOA in News

Due to main line water repairs, our vendor, A2Z Plumbing, will need to shut off the water for 24-hours in the four buildings listed below:

10511
10521

10520
10530

These repairs will begin on Monday, May 9th at 9:00am, and conclude by Tuesday, May 10th at 9:00am.

This shut down is for A2Z Plumbing Repairs only.

If you have any questions, please contact our property manager, Mark Gardner:
Phone: (714) 508-9070 x227
Email:  MGardner@optimumpm.com

Thank you, The Board

Homeowners Association Meeting – Mon 4/18/22

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Lakeside HOA in News

LAKESIDE-GARDEN GROVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

NOTICE & AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DATE:  MONDAY, April 18, 2022

TIME:  5:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE / 6:30 P.M. GENERAL

6:00 P.M. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & ELECTION

LOCATION:  UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ROOM 21

12741 MAIN STREET, GARDEN GROVE

Civil Code §4930:  The Board may NOT discuss or take action on any item at a non-emergency meeting unless the item was placed on the agenda included in the notice that was posted and distributed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 4920.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to Civil Code §4935(a) an Executive Session will be held prior to the General Session to consider any of the following:  litigation, matters relating to the formation of contracts with third parties, member discipline, personnel matters, or to meet with a member, upon member’s request, regarding the member’s payment of assessments, as specified in Section 5665.  This is a closed meeting and is not open to owners unless specifically agreed to by the Board per Civil Code §4925(a).  

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER               5:30 P.M.             
  1. EXECUTIVE CONTRACTS                                                                                                                                  

III.          DELINQUENCIES                                                                                                                

  1. I HEARINGS / NON-COMPLIANCE  
  1.  Legal              
  2.           EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

    VII.      ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION                                                           6:30 P.M.

GENERAL SESSION                                                                                                                                 

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER                             6:30M.
  2. EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCLOSURE

              Civil Code §4935(e):  Any matter discussed in executive session shall be generally noted in the minutes of the immediately following meeting that is open to the entire membership.

III.          HOMEOWNER FORUM (15 Minutes)                                                 6:30 P.M.

              (3 minutes per member / 15 minutes maximum)                                        

              Civil Code §4925(b), 5000(b):  The board shall permit any member to speak at any meeting of the association or the board, except for meetings of the board held in executive session.  A reasonable time limit for all members of the association to speak to the board or before a meeting of the association shall be established by the board.

  1. SECRETARY’S REPORT / MINUTES                             6:45 P.M.          
  2. 03/21/22 General Session                                                                                                              
V.           TREASURER’S REPORT / FINANCIALS                                                 7:00 P.M.                                                                                          
  1. 03/31/22 Financial Statement                                                                                   
  2. Audit FYE 12/31/21   Summary                                                                                                                                   
  3. Merrill Lynch CD Maturing 05/19/22 GL 15052                                                                   
  4. Labarre/Oksnee – Proposal for Insurance Renewal                              
  1. LIEN APPROVAL                                             

VII.        GENERAL BUSINESS     

  1. Professional Craftsman Proposals (2)
  2. Concrete Hazard Proposal – Remove replace concrete
  3. MasterCare Proposal – Restoration
  4. Bemus Proposals (2)                                                                                       
  5. Bio Filter Cleaning                                                                                                                     
  6. Approve New Homeowner Welcome Package                                                
  7. Appoint Director to Fill Vacancy                  
  8. Establish Goals for 2022                                                                                                                                                                    

VIII.       ITEMS NEEDING IMMEDIATE ACTION                                                                            

              Before discussing any item not on the posted Agenda pursuant to Civil Code §4930(d), the Board shall openly identify the item to the members in attendance at the meeting.                       

  1. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, May 16,2022 at 5:30 pm Executive Session and 6:30 pm General at Community Large Pool

  1. ADJOURN GENERAL SESSION               8:00 P.M.

Professionally Managed By:

Optimum Professional Property Management, Inc.
230 Commerce, Suite 250, Irvine, CA  92602
(714) 508-9070 / (714) 665-3000 Fax

www.optimumpm.com

“Making a Difference ……TOGETHER”

Homeowners Association Meeting – Monday 3/21/22

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Lakeside HOA in News

LAKESIDE-GARDEN GROVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

NOTICE & AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DATE:  MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2022

TIME 5:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE / 6:30 P.M. GENERAL / 6:00 P.M. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & ELECTION

LOCATION: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ROOM 21
12741 MAIN STREET, GARDEN GROVE

Civil Code §4930:  The Board may NOT discuss or take action on any item at a non-emergency meeting unless the item was placed on the agenda included in the notice that was posted and distributed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 4920.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to Civil Code §4935(a) an Executive Session will be held prior to the General Session to consider any of the following:  litigation, matters relating to the formation of contracts with third parties, member discipline, personnel matters, or to meet with a member, upon member’s request, regarding the member’s payment of assessments, as specified in Section 5665.  This is a closed meeting and is not open to owners unless specifically agreed to by the Board per Civil Code §4925(a).

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER               5:30 P.M.         
  1. EXECUTIVE CONTRACTS                                                                                                                                

III.          DELINQUENCIES                                                                                                            

  1.          Legal             
  2.           EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

    VII.      ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION                                                           6:30 P.M.

GENERAL SESSION                                                                                                                                

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER                             6:30M.
  2. EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCLOSURE

              Civil Code §4935(e):  Any matter discussed in executive session shall be generally noted in the minutes of the immediately following meeting that is open to the entire membership.

III.          HOMEOWNER FORUM (15 Minutes)                                                 6:30 P.M.

              (3 minutes per member / 15 minutes maximum)                                        

              Civil Code §4925(b), 5000(b):  The board shall permit any member to speak at any meeting of the association or the board, except for meetings of the board held in executive session.  A reasonable time limit for all members of the association to speak to the board or before a meeting of the association shall be established by the board.

  1. SECRETARY’S REPORT / MINUTES                             6:45 P.M.          
  2. 02/28/22 General Session                                                                                                               
V.           TREASURER’S REPORT / FINANCIALS                                                 7:00 P.M.                                                                                          
  1. 02/28/22 Financial Statement                                                                                   
  2. Draft Audit FYE 12/31/21                                                                                                         
  3. A2Z Services Invoice # 47148 – Pex re-pipe 10620 Unit C                                                                          
  1. LIEN APPROVAL                                            

VII.        GENERAL BUSINESS     

  1. A2Z Plumbing Services Proposal- 10560 Unit A re route water line     
  2. Bemus Landscape Proposal- Refresh landscape 10531 bldg.                                          
  3. Professional Craftsmen Proposal- Wood repairs                                                          
  4. Dates to Turn Pool Heat On and Off for 2022                                              
  5. Bio Filter Cleaning                                                                                                                     
  6. Approve New Homeowner Welcome Package
  7. Establish Goals for 2022                                                                                                                                                       

VIII.       ITEMS NEEDING IMMEDIATE ACTION                                                                            

              Before discussing any item not on the posted Agenda pursuant to Civil Code §4930(d), the Board shall openly identify the item to the members in attendance at the meeting.                     

  1. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, April 18,2022 at 5:30 pm Executive Session and 6:30 pm General at Community Large Pool

  1. ADJOURN GENERAL SESSION               8:00 P.M.

Professionally Managed By:

Optimum Professional Property Management, Inc.
230 Commerce, Suite 250, Irvine, CA  92602
(714) 508-9070 / (714) 665-3000 Fax

www.optimumpm.com

“Making a Difference ……TOGETHER”

Fire Alarm Testing – Monday 3/07/22

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Lakeside HOA in News

The Board would like to advise all residents that our fire alarms and fire hydrants will be tested Monday 3/07/22 starting at 9:00am.

Residents will hear some alarms going off during the testing, but it will be short and the vendor will do their best to keep it to a minimum.

Additionally, they will service and flush all hydrants and keep any water out and away from the pond areas.

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If you have any questions, please contact our property manager, Mark Gardner:
Phone:  (714) 508-9070 x227
Email: MGardner@optimumpm.com

Thank you, The Board

Homeowners Association Meeting – Monday 2/28/22

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Lakeside HOA in News

LAKESIDE-GARDEN GROVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

NOTICE & AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DATE:  MONDAY, February 28, 2022

TIME 5:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE / 6:30 P.M. GENERAL

LOCATION: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ROOM 21

12741 MAIN STREET, GARDEN GROVE

Civil Code §4930:  The Board may NOT discuss or take action on any item at a non-emergency meeting unless the item was placed on the agenda included in the notice that was posted and distributed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 4920.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to Civil Code §4935(a) an Executive Session will be held prior to the General Session to consider any of the following:  litigation, matters relating to the formation of contracts with third parties, member discipline, personnel matters, or to meet with a member, upon member’s request, regarding the member’s payment of assessments, as specified in Section 5665.  This is a closed meeting and is not open to owners unless specifically agreed to by the Board per Civil Code §4925(a).

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER                          
  1. EXECUTIVE CONTRACTS                                                                                                                                  

III.          DELINQUENCIES                                                                                                                          

  1.          Legal                     
  2.   EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

    VII.      ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION                                                           6:30 P.M.

GENERAL SESSION                                                                                                                               

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER                             6:30M.
  2. EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCLOSURE

              Civil Code §4935(e):  Any matter discussed in executive session shall be generally noted in the minutes of the immediately following meeting that is open to the entire membership.

III.          HOMEOWNER FORUM (15 Minutes)                                                 6:30 P.M.

              (3 minutes per member / 15 minutes maximum)                                        

              Civil Code §4925(b), 5000(b):  The board shall permit any member to speak at any meeting of the association or the board, except for meetings of the board held in executive session.  A reasonable time limit for all members of the association to speak to the board or before a meeting of the association shall be established by the board.

  1. SECRETARY’S REPORT / MINUTES                             6:45 P.M.          
  2. 01/24/22 General Session                                                                                                                     
V.           TREASURER’S REPORT / FINANCIALS                                                 7:00 P.M.                                                                                          
  1. 12/31/21 Financial Statement                                                                                   
  2. 01/31/22 Financial Statement                                                                                                
  3.  Foresight Proposal for Reserve Study UPDATE FY 01/01/23 to 12/31/23                      
  4. Draft Audit FYE 12/31/21                                                                                                                                              
  5. TCM Invoice # 1019- Stream Pump Repair                                                                                                
  6. A2Z Services Invoice # 47011 – Pex re-pipe 10620 Unit C             
  7. Insurance Renewal 05/01                                                                                                                      
  1. LIEN APPROVAL   
  2. Resolution to Record Lien: APN # 96826099                                                                                                                                                                                  

VII.        GENERAL BUSINESS     

  1. Homeowner Reimbursement – 10620 Unit C (misdiagnosed leak)           
  2. A&D Fire proposal- Fire Safety Maintenance                                                                                                                                                    
  3. Mastercare Proposal 10620 Unit C drywall repairs (Ratify)    
  4. A2Z Plumbing Proposal – Repair common area drain line -10631 Unit A & B      
  5. Appoint No Less Than 3 or More Than 5 to ARC per CC&Rs 15.1                                     
  6. Approve New Homeowner Welcome Package
  7. Parking Boss Proposal – Parking Boss subscription                                                         
  8. Establish Goals for 2022                                                                                                                           

VIII.       ITEMS NEEDING IMMEDIATE ACTION                                                                            

              Before discussing any item not on the posted Agenda pursuant to Civil Code §4930(d), the Board shall openly identify the item to the members in attendance at the meeting.                           

  1. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, March 21,2022 at 5:30 pm Executive Session and 6:30 pm General at Community Large Pool

  1. ADJOURN GENERAL SESSION               8:00 P.M.

Professionally Managed By:

Optimum Professional Property Management, Inc.
230 Commerce, Suite 250, Irvine, CA  92602
(714) 508-9070 / (714) 665-3000 Fax

www.optimumpm.com

“Making a Difference ……TOGETHER”

Homeowners Association Meeting – Monday 1/24/22

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Lakeside HOA in News

LAKESIDE-GARDEN GROVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

NOTICE & AGENDA – BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

DATE:  MONDAY, January 24, 2022

TIME 5:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE / 6:30 P.M. GENERAL

LOCATION: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ROOM 21

12741 MAIN STREET, GARDEN GROVE

Civil Code §4930:  The Board may NOT discuss or take action on any item at a non-emergency meeting unless the item was placed on the agenda included in the notice that was posted and distributed pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 4920.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to Civil Code §4935(a) an Executive Session will be held prior to the General Session to consider any of the following:  litigation, matters relating to the formation of contracts with third parties, member discipline, personnel matters, or to meet with a member, upon member’s request, regarding the member’s payment of assessments, as specified in Section 5665.  This is a closed meeting and is not open to owners unless specifically agreed to by the Board per Civil Code §4925(a).

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER                 5:30 P.M.              
  1. EXECUTIVE CONTRACTS                                                                                                                                

III.          DELINQUENCIES                                                                              

  1. HEARING
  2.          Legal            
  3.         EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

    VII.       ADJOURN EXECUTIVE SESSION                                                                  6:30 P.M.

GENERAL SESSION                                                                                                                                                                                            

  1. DECLARATION OF QUORUM / CALL TO ORDER                                 6:30M.
  2. EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCLOSURE

                Civil Code §4935(e):  Any matter discussed in executive session shall be generally noted in the minutes of the immediately following meeting that is open to the entire membership.

III.           HOMEOWNER FORUM (15 Minutes)                                                      6:30 P.M.

                (3 minutes per member / 15 minutes maximum)                                             

                Civil Code §4925(b), 5000(b):  The board shall permit any member to speak at any meeting of the association or the board, except for meetings of the board held in executive session.  A reasonable time limit for all members of the association to speak to the board or before a meeting of the association shall be established by the board.

  1. SECRETARY’S REPORT / MINUTES                 6:45 P.M.           
  2. 11/15/21 General Session                                                                                    
  3. 10/15/21 No Further Attempts                                                                                          
  4. 11/15/21 Organizational                                                                                                                     
V.            TREASURER’S REPORT / FINANCIALS                                                      7:00 P.M.                                                                                          
  1. 11/30/21 Financial Statement                                                                                                                                                                 
  2. A2Z Services Invoice # 46784                                                                                    
  3. Roofing Standards Invoice # 29999                                      
  4. Novatech Invoice # 4467
  5. Morgan Stanley Bank CD Maturing 02/14/22 GL 15047                                      
  1. LIEN APPROVAL   
  2. Money judgement – APN # 939-880-45                                
  3. Resolution to Record Lien: APN # 96821456                                                                                                                                                                                      

VII.         GENERAL BUSINESS     

  1. Roofing Standards Proposal- Fascia replacement                                                            
  2. Mastercare Proposals (2)    
  3. A2Z Plumbing Proposal – Repair common area drain line -10631 Unit A & B      
  4. Homeowner Reimbursements (2)
  5. Professional Craftsmen Proposals (4)                                                                           
  6. A&D Fire proposal- Fire Safety Maintenance
  7. Bemus Proposals (2)                                        
  8. Approve New Homeowner Welcome Package
  9. CC11504 Certified Manager Disclosure in Minutes              
  10. Parking Boss Proposal – Parking Boss subscription                                       
  11. Establish Goals for 2022                                                                                                                          

VIII.        ITEMS NEEDING IMMEDIATE ACTION                                                                                    

                Before discussing any item not on the posted Agenda pursuant to Civil Code §4930(d), the Board shall openly identify the item to the members in attendance at the meeting.                               

  1. NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 (due to President’s Day landing on 2/21/22) at 5:30 pm Executive Session and 6:30 pm General at the United Methodist Church, Room 21. 

  1. ADJOURN GENERAL SESSION                 8:00 P.M.

Professionally Managed By:

Optimum Professional Property Management, Inc.
230 Commerce, Suite 250, Irvine, CA  92602|
(714) 508-9070 / (714) 665-3000 Fax

www.optimumpm.com

“Making a Difference ……TOGETHER”

Beautiful New Picture of Lakeside

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Lakeside HOA in News, Uncategorized

Our Board President, Patrick, took this beautiful picture within our complex.

A nice view of one of our ponds nestled between the dwellings. 

A soft sunrise illuminates the leaves of the graceful tree.

And the warmth of the light just starting to emerge.

Within our city, Lakeside is still very unique.

Happy New Year!! Welcome 2022!

Happy New Year!!

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Lakeside HOA in News, Uncategorized

As we say a welcomed goodbye to 2021, the Board would like to wish all residents a very safe and happy 2022!

We look forward to many great things for the new year!

✧: 🎀 𝐻𝒜𝒫𝒫𝒴 𝒩𝐸𝒲 𝒴𝐸𝒜𝑅❢ 🎀 :✧

Twas the Night before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Lakeside HOA in News, Uncategorized

… Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not
a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

The children were nestled all snug in their beds
,
While visions of sugar
–plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her kerchief, and I in my cap
,
Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter
.
Away to the w
indow, I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new
–fallen snow
Gave the luster of mid
–day to objects below,
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reinde
er,
With a little old driver, so lively and quick
,
I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick
.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came
,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name;

“Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer And Vixen
!
On, Comet! O
n Cupid! On, Donner And Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall
!
Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!”

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly
,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky
,
So up to the house
–top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

 

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof
.
As I drew in my hand and was turning around
,
Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He
was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot
;
A bundle of toys he had flung on his back
,
And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

His eyes
–how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His
cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow
,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth
,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath
;
He had a
broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly.

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf
,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself
;
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
,
Soon gave me to know I ha
d nothing to dread;
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work
,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk
,
And laying his finger aside of his nose
,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose;

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a wh
istle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle
.
But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight
,
Happy
Christmas To All, And To All A Good–night!

The Board would like to wish all residents a very safe and Merry Christmas!

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