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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MAY 2022 5 By Kathy Craven, Board Vice President Here is some insight into what is going on around the community… We are five months into 2022 and as the community comes alive with spring blooms, the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors are watching the inflation numbers continue to bloom as well. This year has been quite a ride with the annual inflation rate reaching 7.9 percent in February, the highest since 1982, matching market expectations. As you all watch your grocery bills climb and the price of gasoline jump higher, I'm sure you feel the crunch in your household budget, too. As the year progresses, the Finance Committee will continue to track spending and the rate of inflation so when we start our budget meetings in August, we will be prepared for 2023. On a much lighter note, with Easter in April this year, both The Courts and The Lodge pools have been heated and are ready for all swimmers and sun bathers. Enjoy! May is the month to celebrate all mothers. This year Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8, and is consistently an extremely busy day at the Potrero gate. In order to alleviate congestion that day and allow the gate attendant to verify IDs, residents may want to consider using one of the other two gates that day, either Crooked Creek or Breckenridge. This will provide a more rapid entry. With spring in the air, the Landscape Committee will be walking every Friday, bright and early, to assess the community and begin planting that has been put off since winter started. Landscape is also working with our arborist on a tree removal project for the excess pine trees. There will also be some minor thinning to allow the other trees room to grow. Last, but not least, this month has one of my favorite days — Cinco de Mayo! Who does not like a good margarita (or two) and a couple of yummy tacos? No matter how you chose to celebrate, olé! The Board of Directors meets the second Thursday of every month at 1 pm in the Ballroom. If you prefer a more intimate meeting with dialog between you and Board members, then Meet the Board is for you. Meet the Board is the third Wednesday of each month at 1 pm in the RCN Main Room. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (714) 722-1301. Until next month, stay safe and healthy and treat each other with kindness. Message From The Board