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22 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | MARCH 2026 March of 2026 will mark the 82nd anniversary of Red Cross Month. is started as a call by president Franklin Delano Roosevelt to the American people to raise $120 million dollars to help with the World War II war eort. It took only six weeks for this sum to be raised. e American people exceeded that as they raised almost $150 million dollars in support of our men overseas. e American Red Cross mission is to prevent and alleviate human suering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. e dedication and commitment are critical enabling the Red Cross to: • Respond to 65,000 disasters across the country • Deliver more than 63 million blood platelets to meet the needs of patients at 2,500 hospitals and other facilities across the country • Train more than ve million people in rst aid, water safety, and other life-saving skills • Helps nearly 100 million people outside the U.S. through American Red Cross disease prevention activities and disaster services • Provide more than 500,000 services to service members, veterans, and their families You can help the American Red Cross by taking a class, donating blood, volunteering, or by donating money. Please think of the Red Cross as an insurance policy that you did not know that you had. Four Seasons Community Awareness meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 am in the Ballroom. ~ Michael A. Mendoza, srmendoza@verizon.net e new year is oen a time for transition. For the Community Planning Committee, it was a time to thank Colin Taylor for his extended and substantive leadership, and to welcome Jane Hooper to the role of committee chair. e Community Planning Committee's purpose is to "Research options and innovations that address future needs to maintain homeowner investment and satisfaction." To that end, a "Project Tracking Form" to monitor new and former projects was introduced in 2025. e committee worked on a variety of projects including the 2025 Residential Survey, analyzing trend data for 55 plus-resort-style communities, adding a volleyball court, energy cost study, and possible additional uses for the detention basins. In 2026, Community Planning will focus on "e Next 20"– ways to strengthen our community and reimagine our facilities for the next generation. We'll be looking at new trends in 55+ Active Living Communities. How do we create a "culture of community" through Connections, Communications, and Caring? We'll look at a concept called "e three-legged stool." It's a model for "What's needed for successful aging and/or retirement." is sturdy stool requires three strong, equal legs: Health, Socialization, and Active Brains. At Four Seasons we have extremely robust social opportunities — more than 90 clubs, groups, activities as well as programs and events sponsored by the Social Committee and Activities Department. Community Planning is looking at the other two legs of the stool to create equally strong opportunities for Health, Fitness, and Wellness, and increased programs for lifelong learning. At our January meeting, resident Doug Streuber shared ideas for lifelong learning opportunities. Resident Pam Torkkola introduced a holistic way of looking at Health, Fitness, and Wellness, and how it can add value to Four Seasons. Following up on suggestions from the 2025 Residential Survey is another priority of Community Planning. We believe it's important for residents to know that their ideas and suggestions – as well as complaints – were heard and are being discussed, reviewed, and considered. To that end, we will be presenting information through Survey Says! which will periodically update the community on various ndings and considerations. Below is an example of how the Community Planning Committee evaluates your survey suggestions. Survey Says: We need a bar at Four Seasons! is was listed seven times by our residents in the 2025 Residential Survey where Question 18 asked "What is needed at Four Seasons?" Here are the considerations that we will look at for this request. Is a liquor bar a "need" or a "want?" What would it cost to build a bar? Would it generate more income for Four Seasons or more expense? Would building a bar require a "special assessment" or an HOA dues increase? How much? Is there a need for additional liability insurance? What would that cost? How much does a liquor license cost? What is the initial cost and annual renewal cost? Where would the bar be located? How many people would use the bar? At what times? What would the stang needs be? How will a bar impact the Four Seasons Wine Club? Who would operate the bar? e Bistro contractor? Other? Residents: What are your thoughts/comments about adding a Bar to Four Seasons? e Community Planning Committee welcomes your input and will review and consider resident comments. e Community Planning Committee meets the fourth ursday of the month at 9 am in the RCN Conference Room. Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings as we plan "e Next 20." ~ Jane Hooper, Chair, Community Planning Committee, (816) 522-4950, janehooper@yahoo.com Community Awareness Community Planning

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