The moment that you’ve all been waiting for…. The winners of the 2020 Sligo Woods Civic Association Halloween Decorating Contest… Best Overall—1008 Kerwin Best Nighttime—10411 Procter Best Daytime—10413 Procter Best Theme—10907 Breewood Court Honorable Mentions—1108 Carson Street, 906 Laredo, 704 Orange Best … Continue reading
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Celebrate Halloween and join in a friendly decorating competition—fun and full of beautiful community spirit. You are invited to take part either by decorating your house/yard or by volunteering to serve on the team of judges. Winners earn a certificate and … Continue reading
I can hardly believe that it is the first day of October already! The leaves are falling, and there are way too many pumpkin flavored items at the store (Pumpkin Twinkies, Pumpkin Pringles!). Halloween Decorating Contest It is terrific … Continue reading
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Scroll down for May 15th update Here’s the story! On the morning of March 19th, the 160 people signed-up on the Sligo Woods Civic Association’s listserv got an email from one resident, asking if maybe others in the Sligo Woods … Continue reading
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Ten Sligo Woods neighbors successfully rescued a number of trees along the south side of the sledding hill. These threatened trees—mainly maples and tuliptrees—had been overgrown by porcelainberry, an invasive vine that climbs up the trunk and branches, and eventually … Continue reading
With the continuing developments with the Covid-19 situation, and following suit of local, state, and national government, the Board has decided to postpone the Sligo Woods quarterly program. The program, originally scheduled for Thursday, March 26th, we expect will now take place on Thursday, April 30.
As our annual meeting, there is certain business to be taken care of, including voting in new board members for the positions coming open, and approving the budget for the upcoming year. All board members serving in a vacating position have agreed to stay on until elections can be held. While the budget still requires approval for the upcoming year, we will continue to pay for items that fall under our normal operating expenses (PO Box, website, etc.). Think of it like the continue resolutions that we are all too familiar with; we honor existing commitments without taking on any new ones.
All of us will experience some difficulties in the upcoming weeks: physical, mental, emotional, and financial. Some will be staying home from work, some will be working more (and under adverse conditions); some will be taking care of ill family members; some will not be able to visit friends or families; some will lose income because of business closures.
The neighborhood has an established communication mechanism. Official info is emailed to all members who have provided an e-mail address. Postings and replies and e-discussions among members are possible via the listserv–a googlegroups arrangement. If you are not on the listserv but now want to sign up, just email the civic association’s e-office and ask for info to be sent to you so you may join. Make use of these resources.
There has been a lot of talk of ‘social distancing’. I don’t care for the term. I feel a more appropriate term is ‘physical distancing’. The primary way to avoid contracting (and spreading) the virus is to not be around someone who has it. It stands to reason that if we can minimize close contact with other people, the odds go down that we will run into someone who has the virus. We, as families, neighbors, and a community, can certainly remain social and remain safe.
Our community has held some great events: The Winter Social, the Summer Picnic, the Halloween Parade, and many great quarterly programs. We’ve put faces to names, met new people, learned about our local community (and eaten some really good food). Let’s keep this momentum going.
Wave to someone (everyone) when you’re out walking; check in with people by phone or e-mail; see if a neighbor needs some extra help in these trying times. Find other ways to keep the community spirit strong. Virtual book club, recipe swaps, online meeting software to host a cocktail party (and you don’t need to clean the house!). These are just a few ideas.
Be patient with people and show a little extra consideration, especially when it’s the hardest; we’re all stressed about this and may not be at our best. A little extra kindness or a thoughtful gesture goes a long way.
Todd Sleeman, President
Sligo Woods Civic Association
by Todd Sleeman, President
This year’s Winter Chili Social was a great success, with more than 30 people taking part. We enjoyed meeting several people new to the neighborhood, and also welcomed a couple established neighbors new to the civic association.
To see how much fun we were having and the gorgeous food we shared, take a look at this
Cheers for Nathan Ochole of Calumet Drive: he’s a professional videographer and has generously donated his time and skills to offer this to our neighborhood. Thank you, Nathan!
The evening started with a very brief (but efficient) business meeting. Doug Grove of Snure Road was elected by acclamation to the open at-large position on the Board. Doug’s is already known to some, as he has served since 2016 as an election judge—including, for the past two years, at our own precinct. He said,
I have become interested in the Sligo Woods Civic Association as a way to meet some of my neighbors and to learn of matters of local concern. I don’t come to the Board with any specific platform or agenda, but do offer an ability to listen and to give a modest amount of time to the association’s efforts. We all gain when we can interact socially at the neighborhood level. When issues arise, an active association makes it easier to garner and distribute information, and to have an established forum where alternative views may be presented.
Join me in thanking Doug for stepping up!
If anyone feels left out (or inspired), there’ll be three Board positions coming open in March. More info will be coming on those soon, and if you think you may be interested, don’t hesitate to contact me.
End of meeting, start of eating. The spread was absolutely amazing. There were six different chilis, ranging from white bean to vegetarian. I can say with authority that they were all very good (I had seconds to make sure—I think that’s one of my job duties). We also had rice, beans, chicken, corn bread, beer bread, sourdough bread, and salads. And the dessert table! Cheesecake, brownies, the chocolate stick things (sorry, Audrey, I didn’t catch their name despite enjoying several), pistachio cake, the mint fudge. I apologize if I missed naming your dessert; I’m pretty sure I tried them all though. We have some great cooks in Sligo Woods!
Thank you to all who came and shared the evening and their dishes with neighbors.
Come eat, come talk! Some of the eating will be chili, some will be other dishes. Some of the talking will be with neighbors sitting at the same table, some will be afterwards–for those who can stay for a bit of business. We will vote on a nomination to fill an at-large Board position, as well as discuss project ideas for 2020.
What a congenial way to have Sunday supper! Bring a dish, if you can (or just your appetite, if you can’t). Serious planners can coordinate with others via a sign-up here. If you can bring a mug/cup for your own use, we’ll lessen our landfill.
The civic association sponsors this event, which is open to anyone who lives in the Sligo Woods neighborhood. All are welcome. Questions? Email < SligoWoods@gmail.com >
Sunday, January 12th, starting at 6:30 PM
Sligo-Dennis Park Building
10200 Sligo Creek Parkway
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For the fourth year, the civic association held a Winter Holiday Decorating Contest–a friendly competition to highlight holiday spirit in our neighborhood. Judging was held December 13-15. Warm thanks to Justin Way’s Mary Moore for leading the event–and for these … Continue reading
It was another great year for the Halloween decorating contest with Sligo Woods residents showing their “spirit” with great displays. Our judges had a hard time deciding “witch” displays were the best. “Ghost” see them before they disappear. Click here for 2019 winner photos and names.
