News blog going on hiatus
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Dear Neighbors, In 2014, there was a clear need for better communication in the Esplanade. All HOA board meetings were held in private - only the yearly membership meetings were public. There were no means for contacting the board. There were no notices in the elevators. No mass emails sent out to residents. No Pilera. There was an occasional newsletter from the development company and a resident Facebook group, but in my view those efforts did not fill the need for clear communication to all residents. At that time, I started this news blog. I have a background in journalism and I thought it ..read more
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News and notes for this week
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Several items of news and note for this week: The Esplanade Book Club is coming back! If you enjoy reading, talking, eating and a beverage or two, you're invited to join in re-creating the book club here at the Esplanade. If you are interested, please contact Sara Elward at selward@hevanet.com. Or, come to the first gathering in the Community Room on Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30 pm for an organizational meeting and selection of some initial books to read.  Two upcoming opportunities for cleaning up and de-cluttering:Esplanade litter patrol The "Esplanade Neighborhood Litter Patrol" will meet S ..read more
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News and notes for this week
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Sorry for the blog being so quiet the last several weeks! My day job has been keeping me very busy, and it seems as though many news items are being adequately communicated through emails to all residents (window washing, summer concerts on the esplanade, etc.). A few items of news and note: Cruise ship on the Foss Waterway this summer and fall Alert Esplanade residents may have noticed a cruise ship docked at the Maritime Museum on the Foss Waterway in the last few weeks. This was one of five visits this season by the "American Constellation," as part of its 8 day / 7 night Puget Sound crui ..read more
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Highlights from the 5/9/19 HOA board meeting
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The official minutes from the HOA board meeting on 5/9/19 should be available HERE in the next couple weeks or so. In advance of the official minutes, below are a few highlights from the meeting, attended by all five board members, as well as Property Manager Matt Brown and Building Manager Karen DeGraw. Approximately 20 additional Esplanade residents were on hand. Treasurer's report:Board Treasurer Denice Faust provided the most recently-available balances in the operating fund and the various reserve funds.Denice and Board President Margo Holm also addressed at length some changes regardin ..read more
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"Ladies who Lunch" meets this Thursday
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The "Ladies who Lunch" are going to Anthony's Restaurant at Point Defiance! This Thursday, April 25, is the next meeting of "Ladies Who Lunch," an event for residents who would like to socialize and share a mid-week lunch. Meet at Anthony's at Point Defiance at 11:30 a.m., or in the Esplanade lobby at 11:00 a.m. to carpool.  For more information, contact Sallie at sallienherb85@comcast.net. Here's a photo the group at the Hotel Murano, where they ate at their last gathering. New attendees are welcome ..read more
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Highlights from the 4/11/19 HOA board meeting
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The official minutes from the HOA board meeting on 4/11/19 should be available HERE in the next couple weeks or so. In advance of the official minutes, below are a few highlights from the meeting, attended by four of the five board members, with Kelly DeLaat-Maher out for personal reasons. Approximately 25 additional Esplanade residents were on hand. Treasurer's report:Board Treasurer Denice Faust provided the balances in the operating fund and the various reserve funds.Denice also addressed at length some recent homeowner concerns regarding the HOA's investment strategies. She pointed out t ..read more
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News and notes for this week
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A couple items of news and note for this week: HOA board meeting this Thursday The next Esplanade HOA board meeting will take place on Thursday, 4/11 at 6:00 p.m. in the community room. There will be committee reports, budget updates, and more. Residents are reminded that while they are welcome to attend, this is not a general HOA member meeting. The board conducts their business during these monthly meetings, sometimes asking for input from committee members and others present. A Q&A session for residents is usually included at the end of the meeting. Entrance to upper garage partially ..read more
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Does it spark joy?
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Years ago, I wrote a blog post giving extensive details about garbage, recycling, and "hard-to-get-rid-of" items at The Esplanade. I tried to give an exhaustive list of good, mostly local resources. Over the years, I have periodically updated the information, as procedures have changed and new resources have become available. Given the changes to building recycling in the last few months, I have once again updated the information, which readers may view HERE. Happy spring decluttering ..read more
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