Volunteers needed for VGCA pool prep on Sun, May 31st

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On Sunday, May 31st we will begin the process of preparing our pool in order to be inspected and possibly opened this season. If we can’t get the volunteers we need, then the VGCA will re-evaluate the need/desire to open the pool for the season. Please come out and help us get the pool ready.

The first shift will start around 9:30am, as I have had some interest from two families to start early and we can always use more volunteers. I will provide updates via Facebook around noon so others know where we stand.

What’s not done by the morning volunteers will need to be done in the afternoon beginning around 2pm. We will need the deck cleared so we can remove the covers at 4pm.

For removing the pool covers at 4pm, I will need 7-10 people to assist. If you have experience removing the covers from years ago, I could use some advice/guidance.

We need volunteers to help with these tasks:

  • Use weed-eaters around the outside and inside of the pool fence.
  • Trim bushes and small trees around pool area.
  • Blow, rake, and bag leaves from outside and inside the pool deck.
  • Set up the lifeguard stands.
  • Remove all furniture from the lifeguard shack and stack out of the way.
  • Remove baby pool cover.
  • Remove main pool cover.
  • Use pool leaf skimmer to remove debris from the water.

Remember to practice social distancing and consider wearing a mask.

THANK YOU!

Update on VGCA pool season

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The VGCA Board worked hard during the past 4 weeks trying to come to an agreement on how to best open the pool and provide a safe and enjoyable pool season for Village Green. We have determined that our best option for opening this season was for the VGCA to self manage the pool.

What does this mean? It means we will need to find certified lifeguards and handle the chemicals and maintenance of the pool and pool pump room on our own. Currently, there is a shortage of certified lifeguards in the Hampton Roads area due to COVID-19 and Emergency Orders 53 and 61. We are doing our best trying to identify and interview available certified lifeguards. Without enough lifeguards or volunteers, we CANNOT open the pool.

What is needed to open?

  • certified lifeguards.
  • pass pool inspection performed by the Health Dept.
  • abide by Governor’s Emergency Orders.
  • volunteers to help with pool preparation (cleaning the deck, remove the cover, filling the pool, and getting the pumps running).
  • volunteers to help with lifeguard interviewing, hiring, and management throughout the season.
  • volunteers to assist with pool maintenance throughout the season.
  • volunteers to help close and cover the pool in the September.

When will the pool open? Assuming we enter into Phase 2 or some modified version of Phase 1 which enables recreational pool usage, we hope to open by June 19th (possibly sooner).

What will be the pool hours? We will try to provide the same operating hours as we have in prior seasons (closed Mon, opened Tues thru Sun 1-8pm). This is all dependent upon our ability to hire enough certified lifeguards. No HRA on Tuesdays and Thursdays this year.

How will social distancing and safety be accomplished? We will follow all local and State orders with regards to operating our pool and will consider all recommendations on pool operations provided by the CDC. Initially and based on CDC guidelines and what might be Virginia Phase 2 guidelines, we intend to:

  • remove all furniture and allow patrons bring their own.
  • remove the diving board.
  • prohibit the use of pool toys, balls and devices that are shared.
  • allow floats for single use only.
  • open the baby pool and allow one family or “pod” at a time.
  • have a maximum of 27 swimmers in the pool at one time.
  • have a maximum of 48 patrons (and 2 lifeguards) in the pool area.
  • allow only one person in a bathroom at at time.
  • provide hand sanitizer stations.
  • require showers before entering the pool.
  • post CDC designed signage with regards to COVID-19.

As things change in Virginia, the VGCA Board will review and make the appropriate decisions on restrictions/practices we have in place.

How can you help us with the pool?

  • Volunteer.
  • Find us certified lifeguards and pass their info onto the VGCA board.
  • Become a VGCA pool member.
  • Be supportive to VGCA and our volunteers.
  • Continue to practice social distancing while at the pool or in the park.
  • Volunteer more.
  • Be flexible with us and understand we are all trying to adapt to the “new normal” and self manage the pool for the first time in many years.

Will there be a swim team this year? No, BUT we intend to have a VG Swim Team Boot Camp with Coach Amy. Tentatively, set for June 29 through July 24 Mon-Fri in the morning like swim team practice.

DJ in VGCA Park Sunday, May 24th 4-7pm

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NOTE: DJ in the Park is tonight and we will also have food vendors taking pre-orders as well as be on location. It is highly recommended that you pre-order for Hank’s Monster Munchies and you must pre-order for Billsburg Brewery. Sweet Frog will be here and does not require pre-orders. See below for pre-order information.

We had a neighbor reach out to us and setup Anthony Lee Wood Entertainment to come to the VGCA Park Sunday, May 24th 4-7pm. He will provide family friendly DJ services. Come on out and enjoy a fun filled evening with your family. There will be a “tip jar” for the DJ if you would like to contribute.

Please remember to continue to practice social distancing while picking up orders or listening to the DJ in the park.

Here are the vendors that have been confirmed with specific pre-order info below:

For kids of all ages, we are thrilled to announce Sweet Frog will be at the Village Green Park as well!

ORDER INSTRUCTIONS: Order and pay in person the day of.

$10 For $20 Worth Of Ice Cream Treats & More | LocalFlavor.com

For the adults, Billsburg Brewery out of Williamsburg will be delivering online orders to Village Green Park.

ORDER INSTRUCTIONS: Order here and be certain to choose Curbside Pickup indicate “Sunday Village Green Delivery” in the “Tell how to recognize you” section as well as the “Note to seller” at checkout. Disregard the date and time on your order as they said they will get it to us on Sunday around 5pm.

Billsburg Brewery

Our food truck for Sunday will be Frank’s Monster Munchies.

ORDER INSTRUCTIONS: Pre-orders for Village Green have been opened and can be done online here.

NOTE: Frank asks that everyone do their best to pre-order on Sunday before 4pm as it makes it easier and minimizes wait times for all.

Feedback on the pool season needed

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The VGCA Board is working very hard to make the best decision with regards to the pool and COVID-19.

If you have been or plan to be a pool member, please take this 10 question survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7BJWQQR

Thank you!

Great day and evening up at the park.

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In the early afternoon we had some young neighborhood volunteers help get the park ready for the Village Green Supporting Local Saturday event. Thank you!

The weather cooled off and we had a nice breeze blowing through VGCA Park which made it a great place to pitch a chair, relax, enjoy friends and neighbors, and have some great food and beverages.

Chicken Stop and Oozlefinch were our vendors for this week and they were great! Both businesses owners were happy to be serving Village Green and were very pleased with the outpouring of support. I was too busy enjoying the evening and forgot to take some pics…so I only have a couple of pics from the event.

We are looking to setup another event for Sunday, May 24th with a DJ and possibly another food truck. Details to come soon!

Support Village Green’s Local Saturday 4-7pm in the VGCA Park

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Please come on out between 4-7pm today, May 16th and enjoy the food, support local, and enjoy some time with our neighborhood. Remember to practice social distancing, but enjoy the beautiful weather and make some new connections in the neighborhood!

All pre-orders must be in by 4pm today, but you can order in person from Chicken Stop. Oozlefinch must be pre-ordered. See below for additional details on ordering.

The Chicken Stop food truck will be at the park this afternoon/evening. You can still pre-order your food. Just be sure to put “Village Green Park on May 16th” in the Notes field while ordering. You don’t have to pre-order but it helps the food vendor if you do.

Oozlefinch will be delivering their beer as well, but this must be ordered online beforehand. When checking out, please change from Shipping to Delivery and choose 713 Village Green Pkwy in the address and put in “Village Green Park on May 16th” in the box that asks “where to leave the order and how to contact you”.

Support Local Food Vendors: Sat, May 16th (4-7pm) Pre-Order Now

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NOTE: When ordering please be sure to put “Village Green Park on May 16th” in the Notes section for delivery. Also, if you are ordering from Chicken Stop…make sure you change the date to Saturday May 16th in for the date and the time between 4 and 6 as well as the Notes section.

Here is OUR opportunity to SUPPORT Local while social distancing!  Chicken Stop Food Truck and Oozlefinch Brewery will be coming to the Green on May 16th (4-7pm).  To pre-order, you can go to www.Oozlefinchbeers.com and www.ChickenStopVA.com .   The Food Truck will be parked right at the park beside the Clubhouse and Oozlefinch can deliver to the Village Green Park (Must be 21+ and present valid ID upon delivery). When ordering from both, please put Village Green Park in the Notes section and last online order is 4pm!

2020 VGCA membership drive has begun and forms are being delivered

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Volunteers in the neighborhood will be delivering the VGCA 2020 Membership forms to your door over the next few days. Please be on the look out for it and help support our neighborhood!

The common areas under the power lines, the park, the playground, the pool, and the clubhouse all belong to the VGCA.  These assets help increase property value but more importantly help make Village Green a wonderful neighborhood to live in.

We have an online payment solution again this year and will accept cash/check too.

Please go to https://vgnn.org/join for additional info and/or to pay online.

Interested in being a Lifeguard at the VGCA Pool?

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High Sierra Pools is our pool management company and as part of our contract, we have requested that our pool be staffed with neighborhood lifeguards.

If you are interested you can find out more information on their website as well as apply for a job. If you or your young adult applies, send an email to [email protected] letting us know so I can contact High Sierra personally.

Thanks and we are looking forward to a great season!

Here is a link to High Sierra Pools’ website to apply: https://highsierrapools.com/employment/us-applicants

HRA pool usage this summer

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As in years past, Hampton Roads Academy will be using our pool on Tuesdays and Thursday from June 16 through August 20 between 1:30pm and 3:30pm. We will have an extra lifeguard on staff during those two hours and have capped the number of campers to 50 swimmers this year. The funds made from this agreement help pay for the operation of the pool.