Hello, Team LMOA!

LMOA wishes all our wonderful moms a joyful and memorable Mother’s Day Weekend! Be sure to enjoy YRF’s Muffins with Moms of Sunday or the County Carnival at Pleasant Grove Park this weekend (details below). Keep reading to find out what is happening at Lake Monticello in this official news update:

Main Beach Docks: New materials for replacing the aged wooden docks at the Main Beach arrived on Thursday. This is all part of our efforts to maintain safe and functional facilities, funded by our Reserves. We appreciate your understanding during this time and hope you enjoy watching this operation unfold!

Meet Nicholas Canada! LMOA is excited to introduce you to Nicholas Canada, LMOA’s 2025 Board Candidate! Check out his biographical statement HERE or catch an interview with him, organized by the LMOA Broadcast Committee HERE. Don’t forget to subscribe to LMOA's YouTube channel to enjoy their delightful productions showcasing our wonderful community!

Aqua Virginia: For 20 consecutive years, the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water has recognized Aqua Virginia with a Water Treatment Plant Performance Award. This award distinguishes small water systems that consistently exceed state and federal regulatory requirements and meet rigorous optimization goals in filtration and backwash performance. Since the program's 2004 start, Aqua Virginia has consistently excelled, moving from Bronze to Silver status in recent years. It serves about 106,000 people in 37 Virginia counties. For details, visit AquaWater.com or follow @MyAquaWater on Facebook. The Water Work Group - a forum that brings LMOA Members and Aqua Virginia staff together- will next meet on May 14 from 10 to 11:30 AM in the Ashlawn Clubhouse’s Terrace Room A.

Job Opportunities at the Lake: Enjoy a work-life balance at Lake Monticello! We are hiring a Full-Time or Part-Time Custodian. The ideal candidate is an independent worker who takes pride in their work and is available Wednesday through Sunday. We offer benefits, options, and/or unique perks as well as flexible working hours. Visit lmoa.org for more information! Also, the Shark Tank will be open on Saturday, May 24, 2025. If you’re interested in a part-time summer job and are 16 years or older, you can fill out an application at Bunker Bistro.

THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Muffins with Mom: The Young Residents and Families Committee (YRF) is hosting its “Muffins with Mom” event on May 11! Bring a mother figure to the Edgewater Drive cul-de-sac (near Shark Tank) from 11 AM - 1 PM for a free muffin and flowers, with gluten-free options available. Enjoy the Lake view at the Main Beach with a towel or chair if you wish! The rain location is in front of the Ashlawn Clubhouse.

Carnival: Have fun at the carnival with county neighbors on Friday and Saturday at Pleasant Grove Park. Entry and parking are free, and you can go on all the rides with a $20 armband or $1 per ticket! Read more HERE.

Have Fun Supporting Fire & Rescue: Don’t wait - sign up for the 46th Annual Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Benefit Golf Tournament as soon as possible. It promises to be another fantastic event on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with an 8 AM shotgun start. This popular tournament fills up fast, with last year’s participants even being wait-listed! For just $110, you’ll enjoy green fees, dual-cart access, a delicious breakfast sandwich with coffee, and a buffet lunch after your round at the Bunker Bistro. Registration forms are available at the Pro Shop or by emailing [email protected]. Be sure to sign up by the due date of June 6, 2025.

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

July 4th: Volunteers and staff gathered this week to lay out the 4th of July Schedule for 2025. Get ready for a fantastic boat parade on Thursday, July 3, and a full day of fun on Friday, July 4. This year’s events include Cornhole and Horseshoe Tournaments, the 5K run, Kids’ Putting Contest, Kids’ Games, a Pickleball Demo, and the Sand Sculpture competition. We can’t wait to share the finalized schedule later in May!

Prepare for Summer: Please make sure you take the following steps to ensure you receive summer communications and can check in at the pool:

• Download the Free Lake Monticello Owners’ Association app: APPLE or ANDROID

• Upload your photo to the app or your online profile. Watch THIS VIDEO for help.

• If you won’t be using the free app, please purchase a physical ID card at the Main Desk (41 Ashlawn Blvd.) for $10.

• Click on THIS LINK to learn all about checking in at the pool.

• SIGN UP for Everbridge to receive texts from LMOA. Be sure to select the types of texts you want to receive

BUNKER BISTRO

Bunker Bistro is now offering a summer lunch and dinner menu with old and new favorites. Owners Sam and Jacie also serve an early breakfast Tuesday-Saturday with grab-and-go sandwiches at 7:30 AM. You can also order off the menu inside. Enjoy a cup of Shenandoah Joe coffee with pancakes, an omelet, or something else! The patio is open with views of the chipping green, pond, and fairways.
Reservations are recommended at bunkerbistro.com.

Water Safety Tip of the Week

Brought to you by the Volunteer Water Safety Team

Did you know...
There are three speeds for motorboats to use while boating on Lake Monticello. Safe Speed is the speed less than the maximum to enable a boat operator to take proper, effective action to avoid collision and stop within a distance appropriate to the current circumstances or conditions. Slow Speed is a precautionary speed of five miles per hour and is the required maximum speed at night. No Wake (Idle) Speed is the slowest possible speed required to maintain steerage and headway. This is required in marked coves and when within 50 feet of shore, docks, and people in the water.

Have a wonderful weekend!
Kind Regards,

Tom Schauder
LMOA General Manager