Happy Monday, Lakers,

Spring has finally sprung, bringing all the fun Lake Monticello has to offer! We’ve compiled a list of important dates and upcoming events for you for the month of April! Happy Planning!

Quit Smoking in April: The Quit Nicotine/Smoking Blue Ridge Program offerings support on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM until April 24. The Blue Ridge Health District Tobacco Coalition sponsors the classes which are conducted on Zoom. Each class member will learn about and experience different strategies for quitting, such as medication options, acupuncture, stress reduction, nutrition, and more! If you are interested in this program, please contact Laker Scott Mein at [email protected] or 862-432-0490. All presenters are volunteers, and the program is free. 

Join the Swim Team in April: If you want your child to learn to be a strong swimmer, make friends, and build confidence both in and out of the water, then join the Lake Monticello Sharks! Register at lmstsharks.com by 07/05/2024.

April 1 Pet Beach Season Ends: As the Lake season approaches, a reminder that starting April 1st, in-season policies take effect, and pets are no longer allowed on any beaches at Lake Monticello. All bathrooms will be prepared for the Lake season this week and will be open from dawn to dusk.

April 5 - June 7 Quilt Show: Please support our very own quilting group the “Piecemakers” by visiting their Artistry of Quilting exhibit at the Louisa Arts Center, Tuesdays from 11 AM – 2 PM. The opening reception on April 5 from 6 PM to 8 PM is free and open to the public. The Louisa Arts Center is at 212 Fredericksburg Ave, Louisa, VA 23093.

April 6 Roadside Cleanup: The Lake Monticello Beautification Corps (LMBC) will lead a "Roadside Cleanup" along Rt 618 on April 6 starting at 9 AM, and volunteers are needed. The cleanup will be a joint effort by Lake Monticello and Village Oaks residents to improve our environment. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and gloves and meet at the Ashlawn Clubhouse parking lot at 9 AM to get a section assignment and pick up claws and bags.

April 11 - April 14 UVA Rowing Event: The UVA Women’s Rowing Team will host competitors from California, Oregon State, Stanford, Syracuse, and Yale universities at Lake Monticello on April 13 and 14, 2024. The teams will start setting up and practicing on April 11. As a result, the Lake will be “No Wake” from noon on April 11 through 1 PM on April 14, and the boat ramp at the Marina will be closed on:

April 12 from 12 AM to 6 PM
April 13 from 12 AM to 1 PM
April 14 from 12 AM to 1 PM

Also, the main body of the Lake will be limited to race participants from 7 AM to 1 PM on April 13 and 14. Residents are encouraged to cheer the ladies on but are asked not to disturb the races. Race boats cannot stop quickly, so staying out of their pathway is important. Finally, residents who live near the Ashlawn Clubhouse or need to use the courts and other Ashlawn facilities can expect increased traffic and reduced parking. This exciting event is fun for the whole community!

April 15 Special Open Session: The LMOA Board will hold the Annual Special Open Session meeting to address the Annual Meeting Agenda. If you are submitting a Board Candidate Petition or Member Proposal Petition, your confirmation or denial will be announced at this meeting followed by a letter from the Board. This meeting will be streamed live on the Association’s YouTube channel and recorded.

April 15 West Coast Swing:  Kyla Miller is hosting free West Coast Swing practice sessions on the third Monday of each month from 7- 8:30 PM in the Terrace Rooms of the Ashlawn Clubhouse. The first 30 minutes will be a lesson on variations of the push, pass, or whip followed by an hour of beginner-friendly music for open dancing. Dancers are expected to already know their basics (push, pass, and whip). For more information, please contact Kyla at [email protected].

April 16 Free Financial Seminar: “Avoiding the Big Mistakes of Retirement Planning” will be given by Nicholas DiGeorgio, a Financial Advisor with United Brokerage Services, Inc. in the Terrace Rooms at the Ashlawn Clubhouse at 6 PM.

April 16 DMV Connect at Ashlawn: Can’t get to the DMV? Not to worry, the DMV will come to you! From 9 AM – 4 PM, DMV staff will be at the Ashlawn Clubhouse. Please note, they will be closed for lunch from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM. Many services are offered, be sure to visit DMVNOW.com/appt to schedule your appointment and view their list of services.

April 20 Community Yard Sale and Shred Day: The annual LMCF Shred Day is April 20 from 9 AM - 11 AM, at the Lake Monticello Fire Department at 10 Slice Road. Papers will be shredded onsite, while owners watch, with the shreds recycled. A donation of $10 per 30-lb. box of papers will benefit the Lake Monticello Community Foundation and Lake Monticello Volunteer Fire & Rescue (LMVFR). This event coincides with LMOA’s Community Yard Sale Day. Lake residents can SIGN UP to be included on a yard sale map that will be shared via Facebook: The deadline to sign up is April 15, 2024.

April 20 Pickleball Clinic: 1-4 PM at the Ashlawn Courts. Mark your calendars; more info to come.

April 20 Free Wellness Workshop: “Take Back Your Bones! How to Eat for Strong, Healthy Bones.” Join nutritionist Cynthia Moore RDN for a quick look at self-care practices including eating/nutrition to prevent or manage osteopenia/ osteoporosis. Open to all, the Hygeia Wellness Park offers free classes on the 3rd Saturday at the Ashlawn Clubhouse most months. We’ll be in Terrace room A or B from 3-4:15 PM on April 20. The first 20 to register at [email protected] and arrive on time will have priority.

April 21 Newcomers and Old Friends: Join the club for their monthly meeting in the Ashlawn Clubhouse’s Lake Room at 3:30 - 5 PM for refreshments and a program.

April 22 – 26 Bulk Trash: LMOA is partnering with GFL to provide Bulk Trash Pickup during the week of Earth Day. Please click HERE for the rules and excluded items.

April 25 Regular Board Meeting: The LMOA Board of Directors will meet for its April regular meeting in the Fairway Clubhouse (51 Bunker Blvd.) at 7 PM. Email Karis Rivera at [email protected] to sign up to speak.

April 27 Free Boating Class: Want to make sure that your boating season is safe and fun? The VA Dept. of Wildlife Resources (DWR) “Boat Virginia” Boating Safety classroom course is a great opportunity to learn or refresh your knowledge of VA boater safety law. It will be held at the  Ashlawn Clubhouse from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM and it is FREE! Registration is currently open to LMOA residents only and is filling up quickly. If interested, email [email protected].

April 27 LMCF Talent Show: A Lake Talent Showcase is scheduled for 6 PM featuring a half dozen local groups, including F.O.G. and Jefferson Speedboat. Villa Nova pizza, Three Notch'd beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available at the event at Sts. Peter & Paul Church. Tickets cost $25 for general admission, and $250 for an 8-seat reserved table and are available at www.lakemonticellocommunityfoundation.org/projects-events. The foundation recently welcomed Alan Stewart as its newly elected president. He replaces Nancy Parsons, who was the founding president of the foundation four years ago and shepherded it through its startup, initial fundraising efforts, multiple rounds of donations to benefit the community, and completion of the very popular All-Inclusive Playground. She remains an active member of the Foundation board.

April 27 Social Services Fair: The Fluvanna County Department of Social Services is hosting a free informational resource fair on April 27 from 10 AM - 12 PM at Carysbrook Elementary School. There will be free activities, giveaways and snacks for Fluvanna County families, children, and caregivers.

April 28 Celebrate Arbor Day: The LMOA Wildlife Committee Presents “A Program About Trees & Wildlife” in honor of Arbor Day. Join Tree Steward, Kathy Nepote, for an informative program at 2 PM in the Fairway Clubhouse to learn why trees are so important, especially for Lake Monticello.

April 28 Cal Tri: The annual triathlon and 5K takes place here at the Lake and still has room for participants and volunteers. Did you know that kids can race for FREE? Children ages 7-17 can participate in each of this year’s Cal-Tri Events free of charge. Learn more about Cal-Tri at Lake Monticello at https://lakemonticello.californiatriathlon.org/. Hundreds of athletes from around the country will be swimming, cycling, and running in and around our community. Everyone is asked to share the roadways, respect traffic controllers, and as always, spectators are welcome! Traffic around the Ashlawn Clubhouse will be high, and parking will be limited.

April 30 Independence Day Planning Kickoff Meeting: The Annual Lake Monticello Independence Day Celebrations will take place this year on July 4 and July 6 with the fireworks lighting up the sky on the 6th. It takes a team of 150 staff members and volunteers to hold two fun-filled days. Anyone who would like to volunteer can sign up using THIS FORM, and we will partner you up with the appropriate event leader. Event leaders are also asked to fill out the form, and they will receive an invite for the kick-off meeting soon. Thank you!

Volunteer Corner

Message from the SPCA: “The Fluvanna SPCA is your official county public animal shelter. We take in stray or unwanted cats and dogs from Fluvanna County and give them the care they need until they can be adopted to a new loving home. We need your help to get our cats and dogs socialized and more time out of their kennels, as well as help to support the staff with all of their duties. We have volunteer activities ranging from dog walking or taking a dog on an adventure for a day to cat socializing, transporting animals to vet visits, laundry, so the animals have clean bedding, and landscaping tasks. We also need fosters who are willing to take in an animal temporarily to see how they adjust to home life. We can use information from you to help get the animal adopted. If you have time to give and love animals, please email [email protected]. The dogs and cats can’t wait to meet you!”

Volunteer Opportunity Reminders:

CAL-TRI TRIATHLON: Register HERE.  If you have any questions, contact Laker Kellie O'Connor at [email protected]. 

All Blessings Flow: Soon All Blessings Flow (ABF) will have a permanent satellite at Cunningham. Volunteers are needed to manage the distribution of used medical equipment and supplies. For more information, please visit http://www.allblessingsflow.org.

LMOA Committees:

Safety & Security Committee: [email protected] 
Golf Committee: [email protected] 
Broadcast Committee: [email protected] 
Environmental Control Committee: [email protected]
Young Residents & Families Committee: [email protected]

Big Brothers, Big Sisters: Volunteer registration is open at https://www.blueridgebigs.org/become-a-big

Lake Monticello Beautification Corps: Please contact Helen Schoene at [email protected]

Volunteer Water Safety Team:  Please email [email protected]

Kind Regards,

Marieke Henry
Communications Director