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Clubhouse main waste line replacement

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Cast-iron pipe failure: Are plumbing claims draining you? (Part 2)

After many years of dealing the cast iron waste line for the clubhouse, we are getting it repaired/replaced on Saturday, June 28.  We will have a porta john on site for those using the clubhouse and pool that day.  I know since I took the pool over about 8 years ago, we have dealt with this far too many times and paid for a plumber to snake it too many times too.  This year alone, I have had to snake it 5 times with one of my sons.

You can see from the pic above how “flushable wipes” and feminine hygiene products can easily get caught on a corroded pipe.  This is why I have been asking for your help for several years now.

A combination of rust and roots is what we believe to be the problem, which is expected on such old pipes.  With the new PVC waste line going in, we should not have any issues from our clean out to the City side for many years.

Even with a new pipe consider that under the slab for the clubhouse is cast iron piping and that is not getting replaced.  Continue to help save our pipes.

If you are unable to help volunteer throughout the year, consider donating to the main waste line replacement project — contact Donnie at [email protected] or 757-768-9326 directly.

VGCA To-do List 2025

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It was suggested that I put together a “to-do list” so volunteers can accomplish tasks during the evenings or even during the weekday if they have time.

Here is the list.  Please text Donnie @ 757-768-9326 letting me know your name, which task, and approximately when it will be completed.  Or reply in the comment section on our FB Group.

I would like to have most of these items completed in the next 2 weeks (click on the thumbnails for more detail):

Recurring tasks:

  1. Every 2-3 weeks weed the flower bed at the entrance.
  2. Twice a month, weedeat the park especially near the fence line for pool.
  3. Weekly — blow street and sidewalk in front of park and leading to clubhouse.
  4. Weekly — empty trash cans in park.  Trash bags are with lifeguards.

One time tasks:

  1. Replace split rail fence on Prescott — Joe O
    • All materials provided.
  2. Paint trim
    • All materials provided.
  3. Fix door sill on women’s restroom.
  4. Repair door jam and paint trim.
  5. Pressure wash clubhouse.
    1. Concession side and front door already done.
    2. Need other sides done.
  6. Apply roof cleaner to the clubhouse roof.
    1. Roof cleaner spray applicator and hose provided

Help Save Our Pipes

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Pool patrons and clubhouse renters you can help us with maintaining our pool and clubhouse.  One simple and easy thing to do is not to flush paper towels, feminine products and/or baby wipes down the toilet (even if they are deemed “flushable”).  There are trash cans in the each of the bathrooms, so please use those to dispose of those products.

You will now notice the extra decor (pic above) in our bathrooms as a reminder.

UPDATED: Looking for volunteers to help with some VGCA projects this Spring

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Here are some projects we have identified that need to occur this Spring.  Connor and I will be focusing on getting the pool up and running so we will need some help from our amazing volunteers.  Give us a hand please beautifying Village Green!

  1. Address brick walls at entrance to Village Green

    • VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED to pressure wash brick at entrance. Target completion date is March 31.
    • Brick and mortar work on brick at entrance — Joe O’Malley has volunteered to handle this.
    • TARGET DATE: By end of May.

  2. Fix/replace split rail fencing on access ways leading to the VGCA park

    • VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED for this.
    • Peter Grimes has volunteered to do Prescott…we still have a couple of other areas that need to be addressed.
    • VGCA will provide materials as determined by volunteer(s).
    • TARGET DATE:  By end of May.

  3. Address cracked and raised concrete in the park.

      • VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED to break up concrete with a jack hammer and relocate the debris.
      • Need 8 to 10 able-bodied individuals for this.
      • VGCA to provide rental of jack hammer.
      • Sidewalk leading to pool near the play equipment will be removed.
      • Two grills and concrete near the grills will be removed.
      • One grill will be relocated closer to the picnic shelter.  The other grill will be stored for future use if needed.
      • Bring a shovel, gloves, and/or a wheelbarrow.

    <li>WHEN:  Sat, April 13 11am-2pm

  4. Repair VGCA Clubhouse main waste line.

    • VOLUNTEER(S) NEEDED to break up concrete with a jack hammer and relocate the debris.
    • Need 4 to 6 able-bodied individuals for this.
    • We will rent a mini-excavator but there will still be a need for some manually digging and back filling.
    • We need to dig up about 45ft from side of clubhouse to the City’s cleanout.  Approximately 2.5ft down.
    • Bring a shovel, gloves, and/or a wheelbarrow.
    • WHEN:  Sat, May 4  9am-11am

I promise, no specialized skillset is needed to perform/lead these projects.  Just need some good old fashion time and energy.

Here are a few pics of what needs to be done.  Contact Donnie Woodruff for details if you are able to volunteer.

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VGCA Sips-n-Dips Wine Tasting

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We’re getting ready for our VGCA Sips-n-Dips Wine Tasting event next Friday, May 19 at 6:00pm at the VGCA Clubhouse! Don’t forget to RSVP and let us know if you’ll be bringing red, white, or rose: Click here to sign up. If you need help deciding which dips pair well with which wines, check out this infographic.

VGCA Pool clean up and swim for ALL volunteers — May 20 11am-5pm

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Want to come an enjoy the pool early this year?  All are welcome to come and volunteer a little time to get things ready for opening day.  Afterwards you can enjoy the pool with your family for about 2hrs.  We will be taking VGCA memberships, Village Green Swim Team signups, and cooking hot dogs!

Come help out AND enjoy the pool for a bit.

Details:

  • Sat, May 20 11am-3pm
  • 11am-3pm — volunteers needed.
  • 3pm-5pm — free swim for families who come to volunteer (lifeguards will be on duty).  Possibly sooner if we get everything done.
  • What needs to be done:
    • Clean out pool deck gutter/drain.
    • Cut low hanging branches near baby pool and clubhouse.
    • Trim bushes.
    • Weed and mulch front park flower bed.
    • Weed and mulch front entrance flower beds.
    • Clean clubhouse roof.
    • Clean awning for clubhouse front door.
    • Pressure wash pool furniture.
    • Pressure wash clubhouse.
    • Cook hotdogs.

We will need the following:

    • Blowers, rakes, weed eaters, wheelbarrows, shovels.
    • Two trucks and two trailers would be helpful to make mulch runs to the City facility.

What will be provided:

    • Grill, hotdogs, and water.
    • 1 pressure washer 3200 PSI.
    • 1 pole saw (electric)
    • 1 hedge trimmer (battery powered)
    • Tarps to move some leaves.

I look forward to seeing our volunteers and having families enjoy the pool!

VGCA: Halloween 2022 event

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Come join in for some spooky fun on October 22nd from 3pm-5pm at the park. Kids can come in their costumes and adults as well with family friendly attire. We will have festival games as a fundraiser!
We will give out 10 tickets and then have 5 for a $1 if you would like extra.
We will have a $5 dinner meal: 2 hot dogs,chips and your choice of drink. ALL money raised WILL be going towards the Club house renovation!

Turkey Trot 2022

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We’ll all be gathering to run and/or walk together on Saturday, Nov 12th.

The kids 1 mile fun run will start at 10am and be a single lap around the Village Green loop. The Adult 5k will start at 10:15am with 2 trips around the neighborhood with the Minuteman/Crown Pointe Loop. A little run for the betterment of the community.  Proceeds to go to fund improvements to the VGCA Park/Clubhouse.  Can’t wait to see you there!

Registration includes a Turkey Trot t-shirt designed/printed by Village Green volunteers.

Doughnuts and drinks will be provided during the event.

Registration fees:

  • Adult = $30 for first registration ($25 each additional)
  • Kid = $10 for first registration ($5 each additional)

Race Day — Saturday, November 12th:

  • Registration time:  9:30am
  • Kid run:  10am
  • Adult run:  10:30am

Registration:

VGCA Spring cleanup event Sat, March 26 @ 9am

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We will need volunteers to help with annual VGCA Spring cleanup tasks for the VGCA park, pool, and clubhouse!

March 26  9am

Here is a list of things that will need to be done:

  1. Pool deck cleaned of leaves and gum balls.
  2. Clubhouse and swim team storage area straightened up and organized.
  3. Clean refrigerators out.
  4. Bathrooms cleaned.
  5. Clubhouse vacuumed and kitchen cleaned.
  6. Move pool furniture out from lifeguard shack and stage on the pool deck.
  7. Install roof on new playground.
  8. Mulch runs from City Recover Operations Center.

Materials provided:

  • trash bags
  • cleaning materials for clubhouse and bathrooms

Items that will be needed:

  • gloves
  • rake(s)
  • blower(s)
  • shovel(s)
  • multiple trailer/pickup truck for mulch

VGCA Spring Cleanup Event on April 17

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We will need volunteers to help with some Spring cleanup tasks for the VGCA park, pool, and clubhouse!

April 17  9am-12pm

Here is a list of things that will need to be done:

  1. Pool deck cleaned of leaves and gum balls.
  2. Clubhouse and swim team storage area straightened up and organized.
  3. Clean refrigerators out.
  4. Exterior trim painted on bathroom doors.
  5. Bathrooms cleaned.
  6. Clubhouse vacuumed and kitchen cleaned.
  7. Pressure wash the clubhouse.
  8. Trim some bushes around the park (will need hedge trimmers).
  9. Move pool furniture out from lifeguard shack and stage on the pool deck.

I plan to arrive around 830am on Sat, April 17 and will be there until 12pm or so.

Materials provided:

  • paint and paint brushes
  • trash bags
  • cleaning materials for clubhouse and bathrooms

Items that will be needed:

  • gloves
  • rake(s)
  • blower(s)
  • hedge trimmer
  • weed eater
  • pressure washer

Hope to see you on Saturday!