Happy March, Lovely Lakers!

This month is packed with Irish and spring-themed events. Check them out and go have fun!

February 26 Open Mic. Night: Bunker Bistro (51 Bunker Blvd.) is hosting Open Mic Night starting at 6 PM. All time slots are full, but let’s pack the house for our beloved local performers! For more info, you can visit the Lake Music Facebook Page.

February 27 Fluvanna County Comprehensive Plan Meeting (1): Join your neighbors at 6 PM at the Fork Union Community Center (5725 James Madison Highway, Fork Union) to help shape Fluvanna County's long-term vision for the future. The county is preparing to update the Fluvanna County Comprehensive Plan, and a series of community meetings will be held to inform residents about the updates and provide an opportunity for them to share their wants and needs. Everyone is encouraged to attend and express their views. For more information, please check the attached flyer from the County or call the Fluvanna County Planning and Zoning Office at (434) 591-1910.

Tuesdays In March - Functionally Fit: Janelle P. is hosting a fitness class every Tuesday in the Ashlawn Clubhouse. This class meets from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM. It focuses on agility, strength, balance, flexibility, and cognitive fitness. Janelle wishes to train others to be able to perform Active Daily Living in order to care for themselves and to continue enjoying activities such as gardening, playing pickleball with grandchildren, golfing, and any other daily activity. Get fit, get functionally fit, and have fun - all you need is a mat and enthusiasm! All questions and registration (not required) can be sent to [email protected].

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays in March - Yoga With Renata Miller: Lake resident Renata Miller is offering three yoga classes at the Ashlawn Clubhouse. She offers a Tuesday yoga class from 8:45 to 9:45 AM, chair yoga from 2:30 – 3:30 PM on Wednesdays, and a flow yoga class on Thursdays from 8:45 - 9:45 AM and 7 - 8 PM. All you need is a yoga mat!

Bunker Bistro Arcade: An Arcade in the Fairway Clubhouse? That’s right! Starting in March, Bunker Bistro will be making room for arcade games. That means meetings that are scheduled to take place in the Board Room will need to be relocated. Stay tuned for the opening details!

March 4 & 5 BOD & Committee Working Session: This is an open session at 6 PM in the Ashlawn Clubhouse and a great way to become acquainted with the various committees and their goals, so feel free to attend. The Ashlawn Clubhouse is at 41 Ashlawn Blvd.

March 4 & 18 Pavilion Working Group: This working group plans to meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 10 AM in the Ashlawn Clubhouse Terrace Room B.

March 5 Silver & Gold: This Group is open to all Fluvanna County residents 55 and up and meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Ashlawn Clubhouse (41 Ashlawn Blvd.) from 10 – 11:30 AM. Contact Peggy Shanklin for more info at [email protected].
March 11 Fireworks Working Group: 1 – 2:30 PM in the Fairway Board Room (location may change due to arcade plans).

March 12 Water Workgroup: Meet the Lake Residents and Aqua Virginia Staff who collaborate to improve service at Lake Monticello. Visitors are welcome, but please hold your questions until the end of the meeting. It will take place at the Ashlawn Clubhouse Terrace Room B from 10 to 11 AM.

March 15 Hygeia Wellness: It will be held in the Ashlawn Clubhouse Terrace Room A from 3 to 4:15 PM.

March 16 Newcomers & Old Friends: The monthly meeting will be at the Ashlawn Clubhouse from 3:30 – 5:00 PM.

March 15 St. Patrick’s Day Party: Tickets go fast, so get in touch with the Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire Department today and buy a ticket for the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party Fundraiser. They cost $25 each and can be purchased by calling Tim Hodge at 434-234-7287. This year, it will take place at 6 PM in the firehouse on 10 Slice Road. Enjoy dinner, music, door prizes, and more.

March 16 YRF’s St. Patrick’s Day ‘Leprecoin’ Hunt: Get ready for an exciting adventure on March 16! Join us at 3:30 PM sharp – the hunt moves quickly, so don’t be late! We’ll be at Lafayette and Ashlawn parks, dividing the kids into grade-level groups to ensure everyone has a great time (please note, kids should be 13 or under). As you explore the parks, search for coins and trade them in for delightful prizes like candy and toys! If you’re interested in joining the committee or volunteering for this fantastic event, please reach out via email at [email protected]. We’re a welcoming group that loves organizing wonderful free community activities, and we’d be thrilled to have you with us!

March 23 Wildlife Presentation: To celebrate the beginning of spring, the Lake Monticello Wildlife Committee is sponsoring a program on spring gardening using native landscaping to create a backyard wildlife habitat. Join speaker Ellen Stuart-Haentjens from the Virginia Wilderness Committee at 2 PM In the Ashlawn Clubhouse. Ellen has a dual PhD in biogeochemistry and ecosystems ecology with expertise in native plants. Studies have shown that when private yards are planted with native landscaping as a habitat for wildlife, these yards support a wider variety of bird species. It’s simple to turn your backyard into a home for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife just by providing certain native plants and water sources. Native plants are easier to maintain as they require lower maintenance, less water, and less fertilizer. We can all contribute to diversity and conservation right in our own backyard!

March 27 Regular Board Meeting: 7 PM in the Fairway Clubhouse. Sign up to speak here.

March 29 VWST Season Kick-Off: The Volunteer Water Safety Team will be holding its 2025 Season Kickoff meeting in the Ashlawn Clubhouse Lake Room from 8 – 11:30 AM. For more info, email [email protected].

March 31 Deadline to return Candidate and Member Proposal Petition Packets:
Paper packets and petitions must be returned to the Ashlawn Clubhouse (LMOA MAIN DESK) and electronic packets must be submitted by 5 PM.

GOLF & FOOD

Golf: Keep track of our golf tournaments at www.lakemonticellogolf.org.

Lunch & Dinner: For live music, takeout, trivia, and other events at Bunker Bistro and Lakeside Restaurant, please check out bunkerbistro.com/all-events.

SAVE THE DATE

April 12 or 19 Community Yard Sale: Stay tuned for more details!

April 21 – 25 Bulk Trash Pickup: LMOA is partnering with GFL to provide Bulk Trash Pickup during the week of Earth Day.



Have a wonderful month!

Karis Rivera
Executive & Communications Assistant