Greetings!
It is with great pleasure that I address you today as the new Pine Oaks Community Board President. It was a fierce and close election, and I thank my good friend Jim Stillman for running a good race. I say it was a close race because apparently a few of you out there voted for Terry Otter as well, diverting votes away from me. And while I question the soundness of whoever-you-are�s decision, I can�t argue with the results!
�So,� you�re saying to yourself (I know I am), �what can I expect from the Del Roca administration?� As I mentioned during the campaign, a vote for Barbara Del Roca was a vote for change. And we start that process with a new round of Community Board elections. All Pine Oaks residents are eligible, but to vote you must attend January�s board meeting.
I also have some big plans for our little community. I want to make it so that everyone around knows what a great place Pine Oaks is to live and work. I want to attract more residents and more businesses to our area, so that we can all enjoy a greater quality of life. After all, isn�t that the American middle-middle to upper-middle class dream?
On that note, some sad news to report. Just a short time after joining us, Just Shoe Me will close its doors next week. While we are sad to see it go, every closed door opens another door that sells different things, as I always say. And so we are poised to welcome Lowell�s Wicker in its place. Between Lowell�s, Gum Village and Duffel Town, I know where I�m doing my Christmas shopping this year! And hey shoppers, if you�re stumped for a gift for that special someone, relative, or neighbor (hint, hint), there�s never been a better time to make a contribution to the Caring Wishes Foundation in someone else�s name. Nothing says the �spirit of the season� like, �I helped out a child who is neither you nor your child.�
Which also reminds me to remind you (to remind your friends!) to come out and carol with us on the 22nd. It will be a fun and community-building way to forge neighborhood togetherness and seasonal well-wishing.
See you there!
Barbara Del Roca
The NEW Pine Oaks Community Board President
Chairwoman, Caring Wishes Foundation
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Hello residents. I see you have decided that my Jimmy isn�t good enough. That�s fine, I suppose. Barbara does have her ways of persuading people. But it�s also my pleasure to announce we have some very special residents moving into Pine Oaks! Please give your heartiest welcome to Congressman Tim Jeffs and his family. Congressman Jeffs was elected to the House of Representatives from the 7th District of Michigan, replacing someone who retired. After searching the Northern Virginia area for a home, Congressman Jeffs, his wife Liz and their children Vanessa and Tim Jr. decided to join our community! How exciting! They�ve taken that large three-story over on Parkston, and the children will start school here in January.
So join me in welcoming them!
Andrea Stillman
Welcome Wagon President.
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6 - Pine Oaks Book Club meeting. This month�s discussion is the novel, �The Pumpkin Harvest,� held at the residence of Tom and Barbara Del Roca; 1870 Hartwell Dr.
12 � Pine Oaks Community Board Meeting. Residents are welcome to attend and bring any concerns to the board�s attention. Topics on this month�s agenda:
- Chili cook-off preparation (cont�d.)
- Streetlamp vendor selection
- Board elections
15 � Pine Oaks Movie Night. Come join your neighbors for a night of movies at the Pine Oaks Community Pool. This month�s movie is �Racing Stripes.� Residents are not allowed in the pool. 8 p.m.
22 � Pine Oaks Caroling Session. Join us at the Pine Oaks Commons shopping center for an evening of caroling and cider. 6 p.m. � 6:45 p.m.