Memorial Day Holiday Hours

Monday, May 25, 2020

Swim: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Tennis: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Pickleball: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Association Office Closed

Memorial Day Tribute Banners

Everyone is invited to visit a display of Tribute Banners at Gallup Park honoring each of the 25 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom. The banners will be up from noon on Saturday, May 23  through Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.

These banners were created for display on city streets during the Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon 5 and 10K races, which was named in honor of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines in 2011. For many Veterans and Gold Star families, this annual event became a comforting and beloved pilgrimage.

COVID-19 canceled the race and the chance to honor them. But we will not let this defeat us. Together with the Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association and the City, we found a way to bring these Marines’ the honor they earned on Memorial Day. We hope many of you will come walk by the display.

Reflection upon the courage and selflessness these young men displayed compels us to ask ourselves, can we, each in our way, follow their lead? If you would like to leave a tribute to honor them, or other first responders who answered their own call, flowers are welcome to be left at the display, either at the base of the banners or by the American Flags.

-Karen Larson Robbins-
Chairman, TEAM DARKHORSE

Harvest for Hope Weekly Food Drive

WEEKLY FOOD DRIVE

Nellie Gail Ranch Clubhouse Parking Lot
25281 Empty Saddle Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Wednesdays 11:00am – 1:00pm
Summer is on its way, and our Nellie Gail Ranch fruit trees are heavy with fruit and ripe for the picking!! Let’s put our excess fruit and vegetables to a good purpose and donate these to families less fortunate.

Nellie Gail Ranch has launched Harvest for Hope. A weekly food drive to benefit the patrons of Family Assistance Ministries in San Clemente. In addition to the citrus from our trees and any excess vegetable crops you may have, FAM is also in need of:

  • Peanut Butter
  • Canned Fruit
  • Rice & Pasta
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Shelf Stable Liquids
  • Feminine Products
  • Baby Wipes
  • Paper Towels
  • Toiletries
  • Empty Egg Cartons

If you are unable to pick and drop off your food and need assistance, please click HERE to fill out our assistance form. One of our volunteers will coordinate a day and time to assist you.

Annual Meeting Ballots

Please remember to vote and return your ballots in the postage pre-paid envelopes and remember to sign the outside of the envelope before mailing. To date, we have received 491 ballots. We are hoping to double that number and reach quorum at our June 3, 2020 meeting. Keep those ballots coming!!!

JUNE 12th CONCERT POSTPONED

In compliance with the Governor’s directive regarding large gatherings, we have postponed the first concert in the Summer Concert Series.

We will keep everyone updated regarding all future events via the website and weekly email blast as this situation unfolds.

Annual Meeting Ballots

Please remember to vote and return your ballots in the postage pre-paid envelopes and remember to sign the outside of the envelope before mailing. To date, we have received 358 ballots. We are hoping to double that number and reach quorum at our June 3, 2020 meeting. Keep those ballots coming!!!

Board of Directors Meeting – Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.

Attached is the agenda to the Nellie Gail Ranch Board of Directors Meeting, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. We will be holding our meeting via Zoom. You may join by using the following link, meeting ID and password:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89092264184?pwd=RjYrWUNjeEdsbUNESm5WMVVsUzhoQT09

Meeting ID: 890 9226 4184
Password: 349971
Call In #: 1 669 900 6833 US

Open Session Agenda 05-19-2020

Tennis and Swim Center Re-Opening

We began welcoming our homeowners and club members back to the Tennis and Swim Center beginning Tuesday morning. It has been a wonderful week back with our enthusiastic lap swimmers, tennis and pickleball players. We are in partnership with each of you to avoid complacency as we return to normal activities with a focus on safe practices while having a renewed appreciation for the joy of friendships and physical activity. The below link is to our Temporary Recreation Center Use Rules. Please complete the online waiver prior to your first visit to the Recreation Center

TEMPORARY RECREATION CENTER USE RULES

LIABILITY WAIVER AND RELEASE

Weed Abatement Progress

Weed abatement continues with work this week on the North side of the Nellie Gail Ranch community focusing on trail easements using the handwork crews. Next week they will move to the South side also focusing on trail easements using handwork crews The following week they will begin clearing the larger open areas with tractors and the following cleanup crew on areas like Gallup Canyon, the toll road slopes and the slope above the Equestrian Center. Completion of annual Spring weed abatement is tentatively scheduled for the end of May. This work is consistent with the annual abatement required by the City of Laguna Hills.

Clubhouse Update

This week the concrete walkways were poured and the new entry trellis was installed. Next week we are looking forward to completing the parking lot concrete drainage swale and asphalt. The following week we near completion of the hardscape part of our project with the installation of pavers at our Clubhouse entry and in the parking stalls. The building exterior will commence following the hardscape and following that we are very hopeful we will be ready to invite everyone in for a long-awaited GRAND OPENING!