Happy 4th of July!
Tom and I sadly could not attend this event, but Dennis Clark provided the information for me to report to our residents who are traveling or spending the summer up North.
Dennis Clark arranged yet another fun party at the Windjammer Pool. A total of 35 Jammers gathered on a beautiful Friday afternoon and Dennis served hot dogs with all the trimmings and Red, White & Blue Strawberry/Blueberry margaritas. Jennifer Monroe perfected the celebration with amazing decorations. As many times before DJ Spanker provided great musical entertainment. Everyone enjoyed and cheered for the participants of the Cornhole Tournament. Mark Combs and Dave Trapp were the celebrated winners.
Later in the afternoon the party moved to Picnic Pointe to enjoy musical entertainment by Keith Belfiglio of Windjammer Village and Rick Brown of Ariel. Thanks to the weather holding out, everyone ended the evening with Cape Coral’s traditional Red, White and Boom Fireworks.
A big thank you to Dennis and his team, as well as Keith and Rick, for providing another event for neighbors and friends to get together and enjoy good food, good friends, and good music.
Beautiful Summer Sunsets
Tom and I are part of the hardy residents who are sticking around during the hot summer months, and we are getting quite a few perks.
We can go to our favorite restaurants without a reservation or waiting in line. We can take advantage of special deals, like gift cards at Lynq where you pay $100.00 and get $150.00 value. Bonefish gives us two $10.00 Bonus Cards for every $50.00 gift card we buy.
Best of all are the summer sunsets. By 8 p.m. the temperatures have cooled down comfortably and the sky just explodes with color. We are sending our friends up North a little taste of the amazing colors, even though they do not do justice to the actual, spectacular views.
Crossjack Drainage Project is finished
A huge “Thank You” to the Windjammer Board, Randy and Diane Skipton and Hillery Combs
for tackling this crucial and extended drainage project in Crossjack. Everyday Landscaping removed all cement and installed a proper drainage system to get the access water flow into the ponds. Bastos Pavers put in pavers throughout Crossjack to facilitate drainage and give the whole area an updated appearance. After extended testing of the drainage system, Hillary Combs authorized the landscaping to be finished, it looks absolutely amazing. We can check off another big project off our list of things to accomplish and get on to the next one. There’s never a dull moment in Windjammer Village as long as we have the winds in our sails.
Final Stretch for the Taffrail Garage
You will all be surprised when you return to Windjammer Village and see the new garages in Taffrail, finally finished. After two years following the destruction by Hurricane Ian, we have a beautiful new building with matching stucco and tile roof. This structure is probably the strongest building in The Landings, being built to new and tough specifications. We just hope for a mild hurricane season; we all can certainly use a break.
Work in Progress in Windjammer Village
We have successfully completed several very large and important projects this year. Led by Treasurer Mark Combs our cash flow has been managed perfectly, and the Board has scrutinized our expenses and kept them under control and in check.
A lot still needs to be done in our village, but money will be watched carefully. We will refurbish and repair where possible.
Elevators – In early August, the Elevator refurbishing has started. Apologies to the residents that are inconvenienced, you will love the new looks and perfectly functioning elevators once the season starts.
Pool – The Board is getting quotes for the repairs and refurbishing of the two bridges in Bowsprit and Foremast and the gazebo deck to make them safe and usable again. We are looking at using Trex material for durability and low maintenance. The pool deck will be paved, and we want to create a user-friendly area for the grills with shelter from weather, as well as a food prepping and food serving space. The pool furniture will be refurbished for you when you return to Windjammer next year.
Landscaping – Hillary Combs will continue to improve landscaping throughout the village where needed and as her budget allows. Please be patient. Everyone is working diligently on improvements throughout our village.
