Please save the date for our WOCA Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting – April 3rd!

Wednesday April 3rd at the Glenallan ES All Purpose Room.  

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:15 p.m.

Virtual attendance via Zoom will be offered

Confirmed Speakers

– PO3 Katie Beard, MCPD District Community Engagement Officer

– Natali Fani-González, Montgomery County Councilmember

– WOCA Board Update

Raffle Alert

Pay your annual WOCA membership dues by April 3rd (including in-person at the Annual Meeting) and you’ll be entered in a raffle to win a prize! The winner will be drawn at the Annual Meeting. 

Annual WOCA Membership Drive

To confirm if you have already submitted your WOCA dues, email Michelle Bandes at 

michellebandes@gmail.com.

– Recommended dues are $25 per household

– Venmo @WindingOrchard-CitizensAssn 

– Check/cash dropped off at 1620 Billman Lane

Interested in getting involved?

We’re looking for volunteers to participate on the Board and to help with WOCA activity planning and coordination. Contact Nancy Ortiz (nancy.nelson@alumni.virginia.edu) for more information on how to get involved! 

Last Paper Newsletter:

This will be the last paper newsletter distributed to your homes. In an effort to embrace sustainability and streamline communication, we encourage you to join our neighborhood Listserv for future updates. Alternatively, for those who prefer a physical copy, limited editions will be available at the free little libraries on Winding Waye and Arbor View. Thank you for your understanding as we make this transition to more eco-friendly and efficient means of keeping our community connected.


Upcoming Events:

February 12: Meet the Board @ Stained Glass Pub 5-7
February 14: Secret Valentine!
March: Clean up Old Randolph Road
April: Annual WOCA Meeting
Spring Plant Swap

More details will be sent through the listserv.

Join the Listserv!
1. Go to www.windingorchard.org/community-email-list/

2. Fill out form at the bottom of the page.

Be a Member of the Board:

Join the Winding Orchard Community Association board and be a part of our close-knit neighborhood. Your involvement is crucial in enhancing our community’s quality of life, organizing events, and addressing shared concerns. Together, let’s make Winding Orchard an even better place to call home! Email board@windingorchard.org if you are interested in joining the board.

Thank you, George!

Join us on February 12th from 5-7 at Stained Glass Pub to express our gratitude to George, who has stepped down as WOCA president after 13 years. As we bid farewell to his official role, we’ll welcome the new president, Nancy Ortiz. Your leadership, George, has left a lasting impact, and we wish you the very best. This informal gathering is a chance to meet the new president and the rest of the board, share food and drink, and celebrate our community.

Our Community in Action:

Thanks to everyone who contributed to filling 88 shoeboxes with winter necessities for So Others Might Eat (SOME). Special thanks to Brownie Troop 31075 for donating 10 additional boxes, joining over 4,000 received by SOME this winter, surpassing their goal of 1,000. Kudos to our community volunteers who donated, gathered supplies, wrapped boxes, managed inventory, and delivered them to SOME. Your support is invaluable! Please SAVE YOUR SHOEBOXES for 2024; contact beth.plewa@gmail.com for pick-up arrangements throughout the year.

This holiday season, our neighborhood united to support Glenallan families in need. Residents collaborated to spread joy and provide assistance, ensuring warmth and generosity for Glenallan Families. This collective effort not only brought smiles but also strengthened community bonds, showcasing the power of neighbors supporting each