GVA Community Update

June 2026 · Volume 1, Issue 2

Action Needed: GVA Dues Reminder — $1 Per Manor

GVA is entirely self-funded by residents. Each manor in a three-story building contributes $1.00 per year — this is the only source of operating funds for your association. Building Captains: Please collect $1 dues from each manor in your building. Treasurer Sheldon Mende will send a separate reminder with collection details. Checks or cash can be directed through your Building Captain to the GVA Treasurer.

Meeting Recap: May 14 General Membership Meeting

Steve Parsons (Third Mutual Disaster Preparedness Chair) and Candace Tysdal (Foundation Chair) presented a community-wide program being built from the ground up across all three Laguna Woods HOAs.

• Window decals distributed to Building Captains — for residents needing evacuation help. Place in a kitchen window or on the front door. Also available via Social Services and Meals on Wheels.
• Recommended apps: Watch Duty (fire/evacuation), MyShake (earthquakes), OC Alert / Everbridge — sign up at the bottom of the Laguna Woods Village homepage.
• Stockpile 1 gallon of water per person per day for 5–7 days.
• Go bags available at the Laguna Beach SusiQ Center (contact Theresa Keegan).
• Volunteer form: lagunawoodsvillage.com/document/dptf-volunteer-registry-form/
• Service tip: Email Resident Services for work orders; copy [email protected] to track fulfillment. View full May 14 meeting minutes →

You’re Invited: Upcoming Board Meeting — June 25

GVA Board Meeting Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM Rec Room · 2355 Via Mariposa W. All GVA Building Captains and residents of 3-story buildings are invited. Download the Board Meeting Flyer →

Village News: What’s Up in the Village

• New fire station approved: City Council approved a lease for a new OCFA station at City Centre Park, expected by end of 2029. Station 22 is the busiest in the OCFA system.
• Wildlife feeding ordinance: A new city ordinance prohibits feeding wildlife, including indirect feeding via food left outdoors or improperly maintained bird feeders.
• Ting Internet update: Full transition from West Coast Internet expected late summer 2026. Ting is free until January 2027, then $65/month covers internet + DirecTV Stream.
• ETWD water rate hearing: El Toro Water District public hearing on proposed rate increases — June 11, 2026 at 1 PM. View all village news →

Upcoming Meetings

(Times and locations subject to change. Check the GVA Documents folder for latest agendas. All past GVA meeting minutes, agendas, and documents are available on Google Drive.)