General Announcements, Notices & Public Safety

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending October 18, 2024

HAPPY FALL, Y’ALL!
Our inaugural Nellie Gail Ranch FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL was a resounding success last Saturday. It was wonderful to see families come together to enjoy the festivities.  THE REFLEXX live performance was fantastic, and they had people dancing and singing to the 80s greatest hits! A very special thank you to our event Contributing Sponsor, Melody Smith & Associates/Anvil Real Estate.
Happy Birthday Mickey Hayden
Mickey Hayden arrived at Nellie Gail Ranch and the Equestrian Center in October 1992 as owner and head trainer of Hayden Show Jumping & Riding School.  Over the years he has taught countless Equestrian Center boarders and Nellie Gail Ranch homeowners how to skillfully ride and compete at the highest levels of show jumping.  Mickey and friends celebrated his 70th birthday Wednesday evening at The Watering Hole.  The theme?  70’s of course! 

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending October 11, 2024

Association Pool Reopening Tomorrow
We are excited to announce that the pool will reopen on Saturday, October 12th, at 6:00 AM, following the successful completion of the Pool Deck Mastic Replacement Project. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Recreation Center front desk at 949-831-6660.
Next Board Meeting
Below is a link to the agenda for an Open Session meeting scheduled on Tuesday, October 15th  at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the Association Clubhouse. Click the button below to view the agenda. For any questions, please contact admin@nelliegailranch.org
Agenda

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending October 4, 2024



Swim Center Closure
Swim Center Closure
The Swim Center will be closed Monday, October 7th thru Friday,October 11th for Pool Deck Mastic Replacement Project. It is Scheduled to re-open Saturday, October 12th at 6:00am. If you have any questions, please contact the Recreation Centerfront desk at 949-831-6660.
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October Pony Express Magazine

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending September 27, 2024

This past Wednesday was “Una noche fabuloso!!!” as guest chef Marc Cummings presented Watering Hole guests with an array of special dinner courses.  Chef Cummings will be back this Wednesday the 2nd with the following menu item specials than can be ordered à la carte or together.
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Appetizer: $16.00Bay Shrimp Cocktail with Avocado Fan and Remoulade Sauce
Salad: $15.00Beef Steak Tomato Salad with Sliced Red Onion and Blue Cheese Crumbles drizzled with House Vinaigrette
Entree: $55.00Filet and Lobster

6 oz. Tender Filet topped with a Brandied Shallot Pink Peppercorn Sauce and Sautéed Mushrooms accompanied by a 4 oz Lobster Tail served with Roasted Red Potatoes tossed with Fresh Garlic, Rosemary and Virgin Olive Oil
Dessert: $12.00New York Style Lemon Cheesecake topped with a Fresh Raspberry Chambord Sauce and Home Made Whip CreamUpcoming Events

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending September 13, 2024

Trabuco Canyon Airport FireEPC Response
The Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) solicited Nellie Gail Ranch homeowners for available stalls to assist equine evacuees of this weeks Trabuco Canyon Airport Fire.  Within hours we had twelve homeowners make thirty stalls available.  Special thank you to EPC Member Deirdre Spalding who was in contact Monday evening and this week with our homeowners and the equine coordinator at the fire command post in Silverado Canyon and a trainer at Coto de Caza.  These generous homeowners hosted over a dozen animals including mares with foals, goats and trail horses.  Our Equestrian Center also hosted a dozen horses and it appears a number of other evacuating horses had access to the Orange County fairgrounds, Los Alamitos racetrack and a stable in Brea.  We appreciate the willingness of Nellie Gail Ranch homeowners to respond so quickly to host animals in need!!
Upcoming Events
Nellie Gail Ranch residents, you’re in for a treat with our Pasta alla Vodka with Sausage at The Watering Hole for the month of September.
This delectable dish combines the rich, creamy flavors of vodka sauce with savory sausage, all served over pasta. This dish is inspired by Nellie Gail Ranch’s own Shannon Van De Poel!
Pasta alla Vodka – $17.00
Next Board Meeting
Below is a link to the agenda for the Tuesday, September 17th meeting at 7:30pm located at the Association Clubhouse. Click the button to view the agenda. Contact admin@nelliegailranch.org with any questions.
Agenda

September Pony Express is out now!

Discover all the latest updates and happenings in our community by viewing the newest issue of the Pony Express. Stay connected and informed about upcoming events and important announcements.

September Pony Express

This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending September 6, 2024

September Pony Express
The Newest issue of thePony Express is out now!
Discover all the latest updates and happenings in our community by viewing the newest issue of the Pony Express. Stay connected and informed about upcoming events and important announcements.Pony Express
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This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending August 30, 2024

Labor Day Holiday Hours
The Tennis & Swim Centers are open regular hours from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on Monday, September 2nd, Labor Day holiday. There will be no Adult Swim Classes or Evolution Swim Team practice on Monday. So beat the heat by the pool on this holiday!
The Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association Office will be closed on Monday, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
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This Week in Nellie Gail Ranch

From the Week ending August 23, 2024

Coming Events
Open Session Board Meeting
Below is a link to the agenda for an Open Session meeting scheduled on Tuesday, August 27th  at 5:00 PM, for purposes of review and approval of the 2025-26 Equestrian Center Fee Schedule.  The meeting will be held at the Association Clubhouse. Click the button below to view the agenda. For any questions, please contact admin@nelliegailranch.org
Agenda
Ranch Recipe at The Watering Hole
Guest Chef of the MonthHomeowner Karen Robbins
As we enter the final weeks of August, don’t miss your chance to try a special family recipe from Nellie Gail Ranch’s own Karen Robbins: Bacon Broccoli Salad with Raisins and Sunflower Seeds. Featured at The Watering Hole since August 5th, this unique and delicious dish is available for $12.99. You can also find the recipe in the August edition of the Pony Express Magazine under Ranch Recipe.

“This is a summer favorite of the Robbins family — ketogenic, easy, full of flavor, and crunchy. When our grown kids and families get together, this salad is almost always on the menu.” – Karen Robbins.
If you would like to submit a recipe for the month of September, and to have it as a featured dish at The Watering Hole, please email your recipe to Ponyexpress@nelliegailranch.org