Outrigger Park Playground

Construction has begun on the new ship-themed playground equipment at Outrigger Park. Construction is anticipated to take two to three weeks to complete. During construction, residents are asked to avoid the playground area. There are signs posted at the park to notify residents of the work being done.

The new playground equipment includes a ship-themed playset with a wind sail that acts as a shade cover for part of the equipment and playground surface. Adjacent to the play equipment will be a matching swing set. In addition to the play equipment, the sand will be removed from the entire playground area and will be replaced with certified “Fibar” (engineered wood fibers that knit together to form a surface soft enough to cushion falls, yet firm enough for wheelchairs). The installation of modernized play equipment and ground cover will allow this playground to be more accessible and family friendly.

The playground renovation was introduced and approved by the Board of Directors at the July 7, 2015 Regular Session Board Meeting. This park is one of several that have been updated as part of the Association’s Beautification Initiative, introduced in 2013.

Residents are invited to join the Association’s Board of Directors and staff at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park, 23950 Outrigger Dr., on Thursday, June 9, at 11 a.m.

Memorial Day at Campround

Happy Camp Campground has begun accepting reservations for Memorial Day weekend. Reservations are not site specific and are on a first-come basis. To reserve a campsite, residents must have POA Card and be a member in good standing with the Association.

A nonrefundable $30 deposit per campsite is required to make the reservation. There is a limit of one site that can be reserved per tract-lot. Reservations are for a three-day minimum between May 27 and 30. Cash and credit are the only forms of payment accepted.

Forty sites are available. Waterfront with full hookups are $40. Off-water with full hookups are $35. Off-water with electric and water only are $30. Extra car fee is $5 per car.

For more information, call Dwight Cogdill at 951-244-6841, ext. 650 or 951-246-1765.

4th of July at Happy Camp

There is a lottery system to reserve sites at Happy Camp for the 4th of July. Members may visit the Campground Office between Saturday, June 11, and Friday, June 17, during office hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Sunday) to fill out a ticket for the lottery. There will be one lottery entry per tract and lot.

The drawing will be held Saturday, June 18, at 10 a.m. at Happy Camp. Members must be present for the drawing. Upon being issued a reservation for the holiday weekend, a $30 nonrefundable deposit will be required.

Reservations are not site specific and are on a first-come basis. A three-day minimum reservation for July 3, 4 and 5 is required.

Suzy Bogguss Concert

Tickets for the next “Concerts at the Lodge” series concert starring Suzy Bogguss are on sale. The concert will be on July 30, at 7 p.m. at the Lodge. VIP tickets are $55 per person, which includes a private entrance with preferred seating closest to the stage and a separate VIP bar; and $30 per person for General Admission. Tickets are available online at www.canyonlakepoa.com or at Member Services (credit card transactions only) during normal business hours.

Grammy-winning singer Suzy Bogguss has charted six Top 10 singles, won the Academy of Country Music’s “Top New Female Vocalist” award and the Country Music Association’s “Horizon Award.”

Gate Access Options

Upon completion of the Main Gate Project there will be three entrance lanes into the community and two new options for members to access the community.

The left lane will be for guests and members who do not have a valid POA proximity card. The center lane will be for returning guests with a valid guest pass, members with a valid POA proximity card, and members with a valid vehicle decal. The right lane will be designated for members who have purchased a RFID vehicle transponder. The same technology is coming to the East Gate.

In 2015, the Association started issuing POA proximity cards that will be compatible with the new card readers planned for the Main Gate center lane and pedestrian sidewalk access gate. To obtain a new POA proximity card, visit Member Services.

The far right lane at the Main Gate will be equipped with RFID (radio frequency identification) technology that is designed to automatically open the gate when a vehicle equipped with an Association-issued RFID transponder drives towards the gate.

Members who wish to purchase a RFID sticker will need to bring their vehicle to the Member Service office for installation and to pay a one-time fee of $20 per transponder (no cash). The RFID transponder does not have to be replaced on an annual basis; however, members must provide annual registration to reactivate the transponder.

Swim Lessons

Starting June 13, weekly swim lessons will be offered at the Lodge pool to children of all ages and levels.

Lessons will be 30 minutes long, Monday through Friday, at either 10:15 or 11 a.m. One weekly session is $70, the second week is $40 and the third week is free; OR first child is $70 per week and second child is $40 per week. Families (two children or more) get one free week. Sign up at the pool. (See schedule at the end of article.)

Mommy and Me Water Class is $35 and offered Monday through Friday at 11:45 a.m. the week of June 27 through July 1, or the week of August 1 to 5.

Water Polo classes will be available for youth who can swim the full 25-yard length of the pool. The cost is $45 per class. Adult swim lessons will be available upon request for beginners or those who would like to perfect their technique.

For information, contact Pool Manager Val Grillo at 951-244-6841, ext. 618.

POA Exercise Classes

Classes can be purchased at Member Services or the Pool Office. Instructors cannot accept payment.

• Water Aerobics meets Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at the pool. Cost is $2 per class or $25 per month for unlimited classes.
• Canyon Lake Fit Camp meets Tuesday and Thursday at 7 a.m. at Holiday. The class is $99 per month; first class is free.
• Funk Fitness meets Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m., and Thursday evening at 7:15 p.m. All classes meet at the Lodge. Class punch cards are $35 for five classes; $70 for 11 classes.
• Zumba meets Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Holiday Bay Room. Cost is $35 for five classes; $40 for 10 classes.
• Evening Yoga meets Monday at 7 p.m. in the Holiday Bay Room. Cost is $25 for five classes; $40 for 10 classes.
• Morning Yoga meets Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Sunset Beach Room at the Lodge. Cost is $25 for five classes; $40 for 10.
• Line Dancing – Beginning meets Tuesday at 2 p.m.; Intermediate meets Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Holiday Bay Room. Cost is $20 for five classes; $40 for 10.
• Dancercise meets Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Pool View Room at the Lodge. This class is free.

Taco Tuesday Vendors Wanted

Summer is right around the corner, and with summer fun comes Taco Tuesday, beginning June 7 and running weekly through August 2. This event is a weekly advertising opportunity for vendors. For more information about participating in Taco Tuesday, contact the Activities Department at 951-244-6841, ext. 610.