Happy July, Lovely Lakers!

Over 100 of your neighbors will dedicate their time to ensuring a memorable and safe Independence Celebration this week! A huge thank you to this year's sponsors, Pepsi and Food Lion! Below are some practical tips followed by events to plan for in July. (See last week’s GM Corner for more safety tips.) Enjoy the holiday!

HEAT: It’s going to be a hot one this year! Stay hydrated (with water!) and limit your exposure to the sun. Wear hats and sunblock and plan your day carefully while considering the extreme heat. We may limit the hours of the Beer Garden due to the high temperatures. This announcement will be made on Friday, July 5.

SHADE TENTS ON MAIN BEACH: Please limit your shade tent size to 10 x 10 ft., and DO NOT set it up closer than 15 yards from the shoreline. Setting up close to the water’s edge blocks access to the water and the lifeguards’ view of swimmers. You will be asked to move your tent if you do not follow this guideline.

TRASH DELAYED: Trash and recycling services are delayed this week due to the holiday. Trash days will be Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6. If your normal day is Thursday, your holiday trash day will be Friday. If your normal day is Friday, your holiday trash day will be Saturday.

More Info About July 4-6:

Patriotic Skiers/ Swim Across the Lake: Water skiers will open the Swim Across the Lake event at 9:45 AM. Be sure to watch the water from the Main Beach at 9:45; they come through fast! The Main Beach is also where spectators can watch Swim Across the Lake. Beach 3 will be CLOSED on the morning of the 4th (except to participants) but will reopen shortly after the swim event ends. If you are dropping off a participant, come on time! You will not be able to park at Beach 3 and may need to walk far to get to the check-in point.

Kids Putting Contest: Sign-up begins at 8:45 AM! All contestants must be accompanied by an adult who records their scores on the course.
 
Pool: The Lake Monticello pool will be open during regular hours on July 4-6, and regular fees will apply on July 4 and 6. Lifeguards will have fun activities planned for paying guests and pool members. The Shark Tank will be closed on July 7.
 
Horseshoe Tournament: This event is limited to 16 players. Registration starts at 8:30 AM.
 
Sand Sculpture Contest: Families and individuals will be creating sand sculptures from sunrise till noon on the Main Beach. Please be respectful and do not walk through their workspace until the event is over. We also ask all residents and guests to stay off of other people’s boats that are docked at the beaches and the Marina.
 
Kids Games by YRF: The kids’ games will be set up in the grassy field next to the Ashlawn Clubhouse. Bring your kids to enjoy temporary tattoos, Twister, lawn Jenga, oversized Connect 4, and much more!

Cornhole Tournament:  The cornhole tournament will take place in the grassy field next to the Ashlawn Clubhouse. Registration starts at 1:15 PM. Come as a team of two or come as a single and be paired with another single.
 
Food & Beverage on July 6:

• Lakeside Restaurant is open for food service from 12 – 7:30 PM. Pay with cash, credit card, check, or Food Tickets.

• Beer Garden on the Ashlawn Clubhouse Lawn (times will depend on the weather). Pay with Food Tickets. A $5 ID wristband is required.

• Food Court from 12 - 7:30 PM with Shark Tank, Cookout Station, and Taco Stand on the Ashlawn Clubhouse Lawn. The Italian Ice Truck and Kettle Corn will be available at 11 AM. 

• Pay with cash or credit card at the Shark Tank and for Italian Ice or Kettle Corn. Beer Garden, Taco Stand, and Cookout Station required Food Tickets.

• Firework Viewing from the Ashlawn Clubhouse Deck is from 8 – 9:30 PM. Tickets will be sold at the Ticket Booth for $10 on July 6 – no reservation or parking passes needed. The bar will close at 9 PM. This is limited to 60 guests; first come, first served!

• Food and Beverage Tickets will be sold for $2 and $5 at the Ticket Booth. Pay with cash, credit card, or check. 

• (Bunker Bistro is open July 4 – 6 from 11 AM - 3 PM with limited food service on the 6th.)

Lake Monticello Swim Team Pool Party: This is a fundraising event for the Sharks. The last day to buy tickets is TODAY, July 1st from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM at the pool. Tickets cost $15. The pool is a great place to watch fireworks!
 
Parking for Fireworks: All events are for residents and their registered guests. Please register guests by tomorrow, July 2. There will be no parking on Jefferson Drive on July 6; that includes no parking on the Main Dam. There will be many parking signs out, please follow the instructions on the signs to ensure emergency vehicles can pass through all streets. There is NO rain date for fireworks.
 
July 3 & 7 Voting and Annual Meeting: Voting ends July 3 at 5 PM. Results will be announced at the Annual Meeting which is on July 10 at 7 PM at the Fairway Clubhouse. The meeting will be recorded and streamed live.
 
July 3 & 17 Swim Meets: The Sharks’ next home meet will be July 3, and their final home meet is on July 17. Please be aware of the increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic around the pool and Ashlawn Clubhouse during swim meets.

July 20 FREE WELLNESS WORKSHOP: “Align your Life to Optimize Wellbeing and Overcome Barriers” - Join Cynthia Moore and friends in setting yourself up to live with greater ease for the health and vitality you deserve! She’ll focus on setting a personal wellness vision, the areas of health that matter most to you now, and touch on strategies to sidestep barriers. Cynthia is a healthcare provider, and health & wellness coach. This free workshop gives you more strategies to align your life for optimal well-being within your circumstances. It takes place at the Ashlawn Clubhouse in Terrace Room B (downstairs) from 3-4:15 PM. Registering at [email protected] helps her know how many to expect.

July 25 Board Meeting: The regular board meeting takes place at the Fairway Clubhouse (51 Bunker Blvd.) at 7 PM. Sign up to speak by emailing [email protected].

FLDP: Registration for the Fluvanna Leadership Development Program is open and will continue through August 15, but the class fills quickly. In-person classes about our local government, schools, and organizations are every other Thursday, Aug. 22 – April 7 (except holidays) and include opportunities to meet the leaders of Fluvanna County. Registration costs $75 and includes a free bus tour of the county, lunch, graduation dinner, and snacks at classes.
 
Golf:

Through July 6, enjoy the Adidas Freedom Sale and the Beat the Heat Sale at the Pro Shop:

• Buy any Adidas top and get an Adidas bottom for free (in stock only) and get

• 10% off all in-stock hats. 

Championship Weekend

• Sign up now to compete in the annual Championship Weekend Tournament July 20 - 21, a 36-hole Individual Medal Play with Men’s, Senior Men’s, Super-Senior Men’s, and Women’s Divisions. Gross and Net* Prizes will be awarded. (*USGA GHIN handicap required for Net prizes).
  
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There are lots of clubs and groups that meet at the Ashlawn Clubhouse every week and most are open to all residents. Log into lmoa.org and check out the Calendar in the brown toolbar for more information! 

Kind Regards,
Marieke Henry
Communications Director