Newsletter | Winding Orchard Community Association

August Community Potluck

On August 27th, dozens of neighbors gathered to celebrate the end of the summer and celebrate the beginning of the school year. The kiddos enjoyed a foam machine, while the adults enjoyed conversation, food, drinks, and yard games.Thank you to the planners and attendees. A great time was had by all. See you next year!

Save the Date

Winding Orchard Home Renovations Tour – November 12, 2022 — Several neighbors are inviting us into their homes to help other owners get renovation ideas. Watch your inbox for sign-ups if you’d like to take a tour.

Halloween Costume Parade – Saturday, October 29 at 1pm — Meet at 12605 Garden Gate Road where the parade will begin. Spectators are invited to gather along the middle areas of Billman and Arbor View Roads to cheer on the walkers!

Trick-or-Treating – Monday, October 31 — Neighbors who give out candy normally leave their front light on and for more info about safe trick-or-treating visit: https://www.safekids.org/halloween.

Events and Charitible Opportunities

Montgomery County Events Calendar – Visit https://events.visitmontgomery.com/ for the full listing of events happening around Montgomery County. There’s something for everyone; art exhibits, guided trail walks, pumpkin picking, to yappy hour.

WOCF Neighborhood Charity EventsLike in years past, the neighborhood will come together to support members of the greater Silver Spring community. In November, we’ll gather items for shoeboxes for So Others Might Eat (SOME). In December, we will adopt Glenallen Elementary School families to help make their holiday season special. Monitor your inboxes for a volunteer call and Amazon Wish Lists.

Keep Us Strong

Keep WOCF strong via your annual donation:
– Recommended donations are at least $25
– Pay via Venmo @WindingOrchard-CitizensAssn
– Check

To confirm if you have already submitted your WOCF dues for 2022, email Erin at erinmarietoomey@gmail.com.

Thank you WOCF sponsors for supporting:
– Entrance upkeep and maintenance
– Annual meetings
– Graduation, Back to School, Halloween, and other events
– WOCF Little Free Library (Please leave book donations @ 1616 Arbor View)

Community Beautification

Clare, Lily, Delores, John, Matt, Ellisa, Nieves, Tina, Samantha, and Melissa pitched in to clean up the entrances to our neighborhood at Garden Gate! Thank you so much for giving your time and energy to making it look amazing! Also, a big shout out to the Newsomes for picking up and delivering the mulch!

If you are so inclined to help in the maintenance, some pesky weeds have intruded already, 5 minutes goes a long way! Thank you all for what you do to keep our neighborhood beautiful.

WOCF Events

Back to School Drive

Back to school supplies are being collected at the 4th District Station between July 1 and August 13. Please leave all brand new items in the “Back to School” box in the lobby at 2300 Randolph Road.

4th District Youth Advisory Board

This board is designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to engage with members of Montgomery County Police. Members meet monthly with the commander to discuss current and relative issues of mutual respect. The primary function is to promote trust and understanding between MCPD and youth.

Members can earn SSL hours, advise the commander on youth concerns, participate in community activities, and be a positive agent in the community.

Contact Sergeant Emendu if interested. Call 240-773-5581 or email ijeoma.enendu@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Save the Date

End of Summer Celebration

We only have a few more weeks of summer and a group of your fellow neighbors are working hard to plan another great community event on August 27 from 11-4 on Arbor View Terrace. As we’ve done in years past, we’ll have food and activities for kids and adults!

Community Event – September TBD

Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat – October 31