Tahoe Donner News November 2021

WINTER GEAR GUIDE

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THE UNSTOPPABLE

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ADAPTIVE EQUESTRIAN THERAPEUTIC RIDING 12 BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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ASSOCIATION UPDATES

EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES

Message From the 2021/22 Winter General Manager Gear Guide

Business Directory

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THE UNSTOPPABLE MARK WELLMAN

The adventure athlete and motivational speaker with a passion for overcoming adversity

FEATURES

Amenity Updates, Programs + Events

Club Updates Tahoe Donner Giving Fund: Go Global, Give Local on Giving Tuesday Dining Hours + Specials

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Covenants Reminders

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Meet Your Fitness Instructors

Tahoe Donner Third Egress Project

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Briefs

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Board Meeting Recaps

ADAPTIVE EQUESTRIAN THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Building health, confidence and independence with Achieve Tahoe

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PLANNING FOR THE PERFECT WINTER

Tips and tricks for parking, skiing, sledding and playing outdoors

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NOVEMBER 2021 EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM Lindsay Hogan Joe Reeder Derek Moore

Drew Deurlington Ali Dickson Kylie Papson

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

David Mickaelian | General Manager dmickaelian@tahoedonner.com Miguel Sloane | Director of Operations msloane@tahoedonner.com Todd Martyn-Jones | Director of Finance, Accounting + Business Support tmartynjones@tahoedonner.com Lindsay Hogan | Director of Communications + Member Relations lhogan@tahoedonner.com Jon Mitchell | Director of Capital Projects jmitchell@tahoedonner.com Miah Cottrell | Director of Information Technology mcottrell@tahoedonner.com Steve Turner | Director of Food + Beverage sturner@tahoedonner.com John Groom | Director of Land Management + Open Space jgroom@tahoedonner.com Brian Yohn | Interim Director of Risk Management + Real Property byohn@tahoedonner.com

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MESSAGE FROM THE

GENERAL MANAGER Dear members, Winter is upon us, and the 29 inches of snow we received on Donner Pass in late October was a heavy welcome to the season. Many of us are eagerly dusting off the skis and snowboards, and Tahoe Donner staff is working hard to open the Downhill Ski Resort on Dec. 10 and the Cross Country Ski Center on Nov. 26, conditions permitting.

Before we know it, ski days and après nights will be back.

2022 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT + RECREATION FEE At the final 2022 budget workshop on Oct. 15, the board adopted the 2022 Annual Assessment at $2,349 – only a 4.8% increase from the previous year. The funds are as follows: • Operating Fund: $946 • Development Fund: $555 • Replacement Reserve Fund: $848 • New Machinery and Equipment Fund: $0 Additionally, the board adopted the 2022 Recreation Fee at $395 for up to four people.

To learn more about the budget and how to pay your Annual Assessment online this year through eUnify, visit tahoedonner.com/ 2022-budget-workshops.

LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE At the Oct. 22 board meeting, the board took action on appointing members to the Long-Range Planning Committee (LRPC), formerly known as the General Plan Committee. The LRPC was created in July 2021, and we look forward to how its members will help support the

association in its long-range planning processes. To learn more, visit tahoedonner.com/active-committees.

WINTER HIRING Working at Tahoe Donner is more than a paycheck – we provide great benefits for our Tahoe Donner family, including free ski passes, food and beverage discounts, retail deals, Rec Center access and much more.

To apply for positions like a member service technician, forestry worker, prep cook and ski patrol, visit tahoedonner.com/jobs.

FALL + HOLIDAY EVENTS We are excited to start moving back to a normal event schedule, and the association is welcoming old and new traditions starting this month. For those of us who have missed live music, Manas Itene of Michael Franti and Spearhead will be at Alder Creek Cafe on Nov. 12 from 6-9PM. Fall into a one-of-akind Edi-Bōl while listening to Itene perform songs from his new album and older classics.

To learn more, visit page 19.

Coffee With the GM will be returning Dec. 2, and I hope to meet with many of you and answer any questions you may have about the association. This meeting will be virtual, and more information can be found at tahoedonner.com/events.

This Thanksgiving, we are all grateful for the three-course plated dinner at The Lodge on Nov. 25. From 2-6:30PM, The Lodge will take the whole family on a culinary journey with delicious appetizers, a savory main course and sweet desserts. Taking the hassle out of Thanksgiving has never been easier – or closer to home. To learn more, visit page 19.

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Light up the Night is coming back to Tahoe Donner! Kick off the holiday season on Nov. 27 with festive lights and family togetherness. Additionally, staff are optimistic that Pizza on the Hill will return this December to fuel your post-ski pizza cravings throughout the holidays and beyond. To learn more, visit tahoedonner.com/events.

Staff have worked hard to provide this information to the membership, and I encourage you to read up on both these documents. Find FAQs, presentations, meeting updates, timelines and more at tahoedonner.com/ ski-lodge-replacement-project.

WINTER SEASON PASSES

AMENITIES

DOWNHILL SKI LODGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

If you haven’t already done so, grab ski season passes before prices go up on Dec. 1.

Whether it’s taking laps at the Downhill Ski Resort or cruising the Cross Country Ski Center trails, skiing is just the beginning of owning a season pass. Bonus buddy passes, food discounts, retail deals and free ski days at neighboring resorts come with every pass purchased prior to Dec. 1. To learn more, see page 16.

Beach Club Marina 587-9460 marina@tahoedonner.com Bikeworks 582-9694 bikeworks@tahoedonner.com Campground 587-9462 campground@tahoedonner.com Cross Country Ski 587-9484 xc@tahoedonner.com Downhill Ski Resort 587-9444 ski@tahoedonner.com Equestrian Center 587-9470 equestrian@tahoedonner.com Forestry 587-9432 forestry@tahoedonner.com Golf Course 587-9443 golf@tahoedonner.com The Lodge 587-9455 lodge@tahoedonner.com Recreation Hut 587-9413 recreation@tahoedonner.com Snowplay 587-9437 snowplay@tahoedonner.com Tennis Center 587-9474 tennis@tahoedonner.com Trails 582-9672 trails@tahoedonner.com Trout Creek Rec Ctr 587-9437 troutcreek@tahoedonner.com

Progress and communication continue as the association moves forward with the Downhill Ski Lodge Replacement Project.

The Sept. 8 workshop provided member comment periods, and all member questions and recurring comments were turned into a 22-page FAQ document. We continue to update our FAQs to further clarify questions members have.

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ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS Architectural Standards Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com

Long-Range Planning (formerly General Plan) TBD

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Rowing Ward Sproat efs3@comcast.net

Friends of TD Trails B.R. Levine tdtrails@gmail.com

Senior Alpine Ski Stephen O’Brien stephob@comcast.net

Hiking Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net

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Tennis/Pickle Ian Mindell tennis@tahoedonner.com

Limited Abilities Persons’ Golf Mike Srago msrago@comcast.net

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ANNIVERSARY FEATURE

THE UNSTOPPABLE

MARK WELLMAN

By ALI DICKSON

Tahoe Donner and the Truckee/Tahoe area is known for its outdoor enthusiasts. Mountain bikers, backcountry skiers, hikers, climbers, kayakers – there is no lack of adventure spirit. Tucked along Snowpeak Way, Mark Wellman is no exception.

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Mark is an adventure athlete and motivational speaker who shot to fame after his 1989 climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park – which was no small feat after an accident in 1982 left him paralyzed from the waist down. Whether on the wall, on a sit-ski or on stage in front of an audience, Mark’s passion for overcoming adversity and providing motivation has never been greater.

NO LIMITS

Mark Wellman began his career as a mountaineer at the age of 12, ascending over 50 peaks in the Sierra Nevada and French Alps. An accident while descending the Seven Gables in the John Muir Wilderness in August of 1982 fractured his vertebrae and damaged his spinal cord. He was only 22 years old. While recovering, counselors and friends encouraged him to continue a life in the outdoors.

Today, Mark and his wife Carole Praxmarer run their business No Limits out of their house in Tahoe Donner, but their cause takes them across the country. “When I left the Park Service, we started No Limits. It’s a speaking business and also adaptive climbing seminars. I have an adaptive climbing wall on a trailer that I store in Reno, and I go to disabled events and nonprofits where I set up the wall and adaptive equipment.”

“After the infamous climb, the U.S. Disabled Ski Team Nordic Division contacted me – at the time I did a lot of alpine skiing – and they said ‘You climbed El Cap and have a strong upper body. Maybe you want to try Nordic skiing.’ So in the winter of 1990, I started Nordic skiing. I left Yosemite and moved to Truckee for ski racing and training. I competed in two Paralympics in France.” Not only did he compete in the Paralympics, but in 1996, he ascended a 120-foot rope with the flaming torch and lit the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

At motivational speaking events, Mark is able to reach a variety of audiences. “Sometimes people that come in from short-term rentals or homes in the Tahoe area hire me to give a presentation.

I’ve spoken to the Truckee Donner Land Trust and different organizations, and I fly all over the country doing the same thing. I also go to schools and sell adaptive climbing equipment.

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Word quickly spread of the incredible feat. When the two men finished their ascent, they were met with eager fans and news anchors. With the media publicity, their adventures only grew. “After that climb,” Mark remembers, “I was sitting in the Oval Office talking to President Bush endorsing the National Park Service with Mike Corbett, the superintendent of Yosemite and others. We talked about fishing and national parks. Later that year, ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, was created. That visit to the Oval Office – me in a wheelchair – maybe that sparked that imagination.

With Mark’s climbing experience and motivational mindset, his adaptive climbing seminars open doors for disabled recreation enthusiasts. “You can do free climbing and a top-rope belay system, manual belaying and aid climbing. Mainly people in wheelchairs use aid climbing with an aid system and pullup system – like what I used on El Cap 32 years ago. Disabled people might not realize how they will climb, but with the desire, we can facilitate that with special harnessing systems.”

“It can be life changing to some people. If you have an illness or an accident, you can join the club of being disabled – it can take anybody at any time.

Fortunately, there are adaptations for somebody like me, who’s been a wheelchair user since age 22. I’ve done a lot of paraplegic ‘firsts’ in life, like the climb up El Cap.” Additional “firsts” include winter sports, like a 50-mile sit-ski across the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Remembering another sit-ski crossing, “I did it when I was 55 with Jon Arnow. Jon and I in 2011 skied the Tioga Road, closed in the winter, east to west with bivvy gear. Two nights out, I carried about 22 pounds of gear in the spring. I’ve also done a celebrity golf challenge at Tahoe Donner to raise money for disabled sports.”

Courtesy of Mark Wellman

After studying Parks Management at West Valley College, Mark became a ranger in Yosemite National Park. In 1988, he ran into seasoned climber Mike Corbett, and the two got to talking about summiting the Shield route of El Capitan. That next year, with Mike at his side, Mark became the first paraplegic to ascend El Cap. He was 29 years old, and the climb took eight days.

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EARLY YEARS

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SKIING + RECREATING AT TDXC Mark and Carole have lived in Tahoe Donner for the past 29 years, and cross country skiing is one of the biggest highlights. “When I was a ranger in Yosemite, I basically just had Badger Pass, which was a tiny little alpine ski area. We had Nordic skiing on Tioga Road only groomed once a week. I really wanted to come to Truckee because of the skiing. I took three or four months off in the beginning and rented a place and skied up at the Tahoe Donner Nordic Center. Been here ever since.”

When it comes to his favorite trails, don’t expect Mark to choose the easygoing Pony Express or North Fork. “My favorite thing is going into Euer Valley and skiing around the valley. Save enough energy to get out, though – there’s a big hill to get back up.”

Additionally, Mark also rides his adaptive hand-cycle road bike on side streets like Wolfgang Road and Pinnacle Loop, which also tend to be very hilly.

Kayaking out of the Beach Club Marina is a prime opportunity, and to take it up a notch, in December 2014, he and Jon Arnow circumnavigated the 72 miles of Lake Tahoe by kayak in two nights and three days.

When it comes to this ski season, Mark is ready to get back into the swing of things. “I’m looking forward to just having a great season and teaching adaptive sitdown skiing. The pandemic put a halt on being able to teach adaptive skiing there, and I look forward to having a great season. I teach sit-down skiing and check tickets. If you see me, come on up. I love working at Tahoe Donner. It’s a great place to live and recreate. I appreciate all the good people that live in our community, and Carole and I love living here and running our business.”

To learn more about Mark Wellman, visit his website at nolimitstahoe.com, which includes information on his autobiography and three films co-created with Eric Purlman – another Tahoe Donner homeowner – featuring people with disabilities doing adventure sports. For additional information, email Mark at nolimits@ltol.com.

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2021/22 WINTER GEAR GUIDE E Q U I P M E N T, A C C E S S O R I E S + M O R E !

By DEREK MOORE Once again, the season is changing, and the smell of winter is in the air. Our staff takes great pride in selecting the best new products each year, from soft goods to hard goods to the latest accessories. Stop into the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort or Cross Country Ski Center and check out the latest retail options. Here are a few staff favorites, ideal for getting your winter set or that perfect holiday gift.

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ROSSIGNOL BLACKOPS SENDER

A lightweight all-round softshell with merino lining for any ski adventure. Available in pants, jacket and vest.

ThermaSmart base layer sets made from wicking fabric to keep your kids warm and dry. Available in a range of patterns for both boys and girls.

Looking for a do-it-all freeride ski? These puppies are your ticket to a great experience on the whole mountain, from fresh tracks to hardpack and everything in between.

Available for demo.

MSRP starting at $170

2 OSPREY SERAL 4 WAIST PACK Perfect for skiers looking for a low-profile lumbar pack with integrated hydration and storage capacity for your essentials like sunblock, wax and snacks.

• 1.5-L bladder • 0.932 lbs. in weight osprey.com MSRP $75

3 CUSTOM BULA BUFF Represent Tahoe Donner this winter! Pick up your custom groomer buff from BULA. Stay warm and play longer!

• 100% breathable polyester • 9.75 in. wide x 19 in. tall Custom product; only available at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort

4 TOKO EXPRESS 2.0 MINI LIQUID WAX

SKI + SNOWBOARD TUNE SERVICE Keep your skis and boards performing at their best without going to busy shops in town. Drop off your equipment for a full-service tune that includes base repair, base and edge grind, wax and binding adjustments. Wax and tune starts at $49.

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BULA KIDS BASE LAYER SET

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ORTOVOX | THE BERRINO JACKET

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TAHOE DONNER + ACHIEVE TAHOE

ADAPTIVE EQUESTRIAN THERAPEUTIC RIDING

By ALI DICKSON | Photos courtesy of ACHIEVE TAHOE

This fall, Tahoe Donner partnered with local nonprofit Achieve Tahoe to provide six adaptive equestrian sessions to children and adults with disabilities in order to build health, confidence and independence.

CREATING COMMUNITY SUPPORT Achieve Tahoe was founded in 1967 by Jim Winthers, a disabled World War II veteran. He and a group of Vietnam veterans with disabilities banded together, inventing the adaptive equipment they needed to teach themselves to ski. Their determination and success inspired them to start the Tahoe Adaptive Ski School, which became the founding chapter of Disabled Sports USA. Over half a century later, the Tahoe Adaptive Ski School has evolved into Achieve Tahoe, which now provides affordable, inclusive adaptive recreation yearround, from snow sports in winter to water skiing, hiking, archery, climbing, paddle sports, sailing and, now with the help of Tahoe Donner, equestrian skills in summer.

Mari Parino, the equestrian instructor with Achieve Tahoe, shares, “I’ve been involved in the therapeutic riding industry for over 20 years in Thailand, Singapore and California. A board member at the riding center in Orinda where I was the executive director was also

a board member for Achieve Tahoe. They had talked about wanting to offer an equestrian program in the Tahoe area, and that mutual board member put them in contact with me.

“The challenges of trying to start a therapeutic riding program are tremendous – you need horses and a facility out of which to operate. The fact that Tahoe Donner already had all that and a mounting ramp for folks with disabilities was incredible. We couldn’t have operated out of a better, safer facility than Tahoe Donner.”

Krystal-Rae Mecham, Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center Manager, was just as eager to partner with Achieve Tahoe. “I was really excited to be able to provide this opportunity for our community. Being able to partner with Achieve Tahoe was incredible. Their love for all outdoor recreation, knowledge of participants, ability to gather volunteers and supportive community made for a great partnership.

I was very happy to provide the therapy horses and the space.”

THE SESSIONS Once a location was locked in place, finding the right horses among Tahoe Donner’s herd was the next big step. Krystal-Rae recalls, “Training took place in fall 2020 to determine what animals would have the best personalities and temperaments for adaptive sessions.

In the end, we chose four great fits: Buddy, Casper, Chica and Sonny.”

Wimbledon, the fifth horse, was brought in by Mari. Training for volunteers and horse handlers was conducted in June 2021.

From Sept. 2 to Oct. 7 in 2021, six sessions with Tahoe Donner’s therapy horses helped 30 participants of all skill and ability levels, from those with cognitive disabilities to veterans from every level of service. Every participant was given a horse to learn from and care for, and each participant/horse team was assisted by three skilled volunteers, many of whom were Tahoe Donner residents. Additional on-site team players were involved to supply water, guidance and support.

Each participant learned how to groom, saddle and ride a horse.

While not everyone was able to physically ride, the benefits from being around these gentle giants were evident and the smiles were contagious.

BENEFITS BEYOND THE SADDLE “The thing about using horses in therapy work,” says Mari, “is that horses create opportunities for social, physical and emotional benefits. In regards to the physical aspect, horses create a 3D movement that you can’t replicate in a clinical setting. Participants don’t realize they’re doing therapy and getting benefits from just sitting astride a horse. Socially, horses can help level the playing field. Many of the individuals who come ride can’t go out and play soccer or baseball. But they can ride a horse – something many of their peers do not do. The emotional aspect of this is developing the partnership with a 1,000-pound animal, which is powerful on so many levels.”

When it came to sharing the positive outcomes, “There isn’t enough time to share them all!” exclaims Mari. “One gal really bonded with one of the horses. At the end of the session, she shared that she had been in the Pentagon during 9/11, which really impacted her on an emotional level. She had not felt the level of peace she got from working with the horses since 9/11.

“Another man was really tough. He tried to interact with sternness, and the horse didn’t like this big guy with a gruff voice. We worked with him to change his body language, and the horse complied immediately. He realized his voice and his mannerisms really impacted the animals and learned to change that, which he then referenced back to the people in his life.”

One of the greatest benefits of hosting adaptive sessions was that it filled such a huge need, as equine therapy is in high demand. Mari reveals, “One program I was a part of had a four-year waitlist to participate in an adaptive session. Another program right now has a five-year waitlist. For Tahoe Donner to open the door for Achieve Tahoe to operate was huge.”

To learn more about Achieve Tahoe and their all-season programs, visit achievetahoe.org. To learn more about Tahoe Donner’s equestrian sessions and volunteer for next year’s sessions, contact Krystal-Rae Mecham, Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center Manager, at kmecham@tahoedonner.com.

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TAHOE DONNER THERAPY HORSES B U D DY

SONNY

BREED: Quarter Horse

BREED: American Quarter

COLOR: Copper Chestnut GENDER: Gelding (male) BORN: 1998 FUN FACT: Buddy is a big

boy who loves attention. He can escape by untying any knot and will even untie his friends. He works as a camp horse and sometimes fills in on trails too.

CASPER BREED: Welsh Cross COLOR: Gray

Horse

COLOR: Black GENDER: Gelding (male) BORN: 2003 FUN FACT: Sonny loves

people. He is a wonderful lesson and trail horse and is a lot of fun. He is a handsome guy who makes us laugh with his funny noises at feeding time. He is another escape artist like Buddy and can untie anything.

GENDER: Gelding (male)

WIMBLEDON

BORN: 2004

BREED: Friesian

FUN FACT: Casper is a

COLOR: Black

character; he loves to work.

He enjoys both the arena and being out on trail.

CHICA BREED: Quarter Horse COLOR: Liver Chestnut GENDER: Mare (female) BORN: 2000 FUN FACT: A former ranch

horse, pretty Miss Chica is strong and sturdy and a really fun ride! She loves to have her belly scratched.

GENDER: Gelding (male) BORN: 1999 FUN FACT: Wimbledon

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THE

BUZZ EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES.

WINTER SEASON-LONG PROGRAMS

Senior and youth downhill season-long learning programs are on sale now!

Available programs include: • TD Tykes (ages 3-6)

• Race Teams (ages 7-13)

• Adult Masters Program Learn more and register at shop.tahoedonner.com.

DECEMBER 10 Conditions permitting Hours: Daily | 9AM-4PM

SEASON PASSES

Season passes for the Downhill Ski Resort are on sale now! Prices increase on Dec. 1. Purchase now to earn vouchers, food discounts, retail deals and more. Plus, get free ski days at Homewood Mountain and Diamond Peak ski resorts.

WORK WITH WINTER FUN

Join a fun and friendly crew with partand full-time positions. With flexible hours, competitive pay and perks on and off the clock, learn more and apply online at tahoedonner.com/jobs. tahoedonner.com/downhill

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

Online reservation recommended. Book entry ticket up to seven days in advance.

Time slots may sell out.

Snowplay will be open for sledding, tubing and freeplay with paid entry.

NOW HIRING

Snowplay has exciting positions available for the 2021/22 season, including attendants and patrollers. Learn more on the web.

LAP POOL, SPAS, STEAM ROOM + SAUNA: Daily | 6AM-9:45PM RECREATION POOL: Daily | 6AM-7PM HOLIDAY HOURS: Nov. 25 | 6AM-1:30PM No lifeguards on duty; swim at own risk.

Pool furniture has been removed for the season.

FITNESS CLASSES

Join a group fitness class with Spin, Zumba, TRX, H.I.I.T., yoga and more!

Class fee required in addition to Rec Center entry fee. Fitness packs available for members only. No reservations required. Learn more on page 22. tahoedonner.com/troutcreek

TENNIS CENTER Tennis amenities are closed after Oct. 31. However, if weather permits, nets on some courts have been left in place with a combination lock for ONLY member use; get lock combo through Member Services. Please bring out what you brought in. Thank you for a great season.

SPECIAL EVENT

OPENING DAY

Hours: Friday | 12:15-4:30PM Saturday + Sunday | 9AM-4:30PM

GYM: Daily | 6AM-10PM

tahoedonner.com/tennis

SNOWPLAY DECEMBER 10 Conditions permitting

HOURS OF OPERATION

Pool maintenance will occur in November Check website or call the Rec Center for possible pool closures dates.

DOWNHILL SKI RESORT

OPENING DAY

TROUT CREEK REC CENTER

NOVEMBER 26-28 Conditions permitting

tahoedonner.com/snowplay

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT NOVEMBER 27

A celebration to kick off the holiday season! Check the web for details.

SUMMER AMENITIES The Beach Club Marina, Bikeworks, Campground, Equestrian Center, Golf Course, Northwoods Pool, Recreation Pool and Tennis Center are closed for the year. Opening dates for 2022 will be announced in the spring.

All prices, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please visit tahoedonner.com for the latest information.

CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER OPENING DAY

NOVEMBER 26 Conditions permitting; check the grooming report for updates Hours: Daily | 8:30AM-5PM

SEASON PASSES

XC season passes are on sale now!

Maximize your ski fun this winter with a season pass. Perks include early bird access, food and beverage discounts and free skiing at partner resorts including Homewood, Diamond Peak and Tahoe Cross Country. Purchase before Dec. 1 to secure your season of skiing fun with the best price and perks.

To learn more, visit the web.

SEASON-LONG SKI LOCKER RENTALS

Store your gear at the XC Ski Center for the winter season. Members can reserve now. Purchase at shop.tahoedonner.com.

ADULT FOUR-WEEK PROGRAMS

Sign up for one or more of these fourweek technique-improvement sessions, which will be offered in Jan. and Feb. to improve your skiing this winter: • Learn to Skate

• Seniors Learn to Ski + Ski Improvement • Sisters in Skating • Uphill Skating

• Downhills 101 (to improve speed control and cornering) To learn more about pricing and purchasing, visit the web. Space is limited. On sale now.

KIDS XC SEASON-LONG PROGRAMS

BOOK EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SKI EXPERIENCE We anticipate high demand for skiing again this season and may sell out over the holiday season. To ensure you get the ski days you want, reserve your daily trail passes, rentals, private lessons and group lessons for the holiday period – on sale starting mid-November via ShopTD. Note: season passholders do not need to make daily access reservations but should plan to reserve lessons in advance.

WINTER TRAIL ACCESS

Please note that once the Cross Country Ski Area opens, a trail pass is required for access to ski or snowshoe and that hiking and biking are not permitted within the ski area boundary.

DEALS FOR XC SKIING

Check the website for more information about money-saving deals, including: • Season passes – giving you unlimited access all season long

• Season rentals – pay once for unlimited access to our rental fleet Check the web for additional cost-saving opportunities as they become available.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Looking for part-time work this winter?

Learn more about openings at the XC Ski Center and apply online at tahoedonner.com/jobs.

THE

BUZZ: CLUBS TD 9-HOLERS CLUB What beautiful golf weather we had this fall at Tahoe Donner! After our competitive season ended in August, we played through September and into October with weekly shotgunstart play days. An especially fun day for our club was September 30 when our golfers turned out on a cool day with high spirits and low scores. We collectively posted ten pars and two birdies, and two of our players got eagles that day.

Those two eagles were on par threes— that’s right, two of our members scored a hole in one on the same league play day! Wendy Lockhart mastered the tricky pin placement on Hole 4 with her ace, and Coral Cavanagh rolled in her ace on Hole 7. Congratulations, ladies! May our group have many more.

Our friendly, supportive club is a great way to meet super gals and improve your game. For club information, email td9hole@gmail.com.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN XC SKI INSTRUCTOR?

If you are interested in joining our ski school and learning how to teach cross country skiing from some of the best, consider joining our free learn-to-teach and/or learn-to-teach-kids clinics on Dec. 5. See the web for more details. tahoedonner.com/xc

Popular TD Kids, Junior Biathlon and Junior Racers programs are back starting Jan. 2022, and registration is open! Fun eight-week XC after-school programs for kids to develop skiing skills and enjoy the outdoors. Programs include: • TD Kids: grades K-5 | Wed. or Thurs.

• Junior Biathlon: grades 2-8 | Tues.

• Junior Racers: grades 3-5 | Mon.

Cost: Member $149, Public $169 (includes equipment + trail passes) Register now at shop.tahoedonner.com.

Wendy Lockhart and Coral Cavanagh both scored holes in one during league play on September 30.

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THE BUZZ: CLUBS CONTINUED

WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB

4-WHEELERS CLUB

Congratulations to Lisa Foster for winning the 2021 President’s Cup! The President’s Cup is a match play tournament where competitors are grouped into flights of five players.

Each player plays the others in her flight in a game of match play, accumulating one point for winning a hole and half a point for a tie. This year, we had 20 competitors in four flights, and Lisa scored the most points over the field. Other winners are: 1st Flight 1st Place: Celia Weinholz 1st Flight 2nd Place: Tanya Wilson 2nd Flight 1st Place: Karen Grote

2nd Flight 2nd Place: Leslie Williams 3rd Flight 1st Place: Pat Hyatt

a scouting run to Caliente, Nevada to check out the Silver State OHV Trail and some ghost towns along the way, so hopefully it will be a club trip on one of our future schedules. Also by the time this is published, we’ll do the Carson City Kings Canyon Trail ending with a hike to the waterfall.

Since our last report, the TD4WD Club has done runs to Verdi Peak Fire Lookout, Crystal Mine and the Pole Creek OHV Trail with a beautiful hike to the top of Tinker Knob. We are doing

In November, scheduled trail runs wind down for the winter, but club members often do flash runs out to Nevada and local snow runs before the higher elevation trails are shut down to prevent surface damage. The club website makes it easy for club members to find other members interested in getting out.

Check out td4wheelers.org.

3rd Flight 2nd Place: Barbara Reamer 4th Flight 1st Place: Penny Jasper

4th Flight 2nd Place: Sally Brannen

QUILT CLUB

EQUESTRIAN CLUB

The Tahoe Donner Quilt Club completed 14 walker tote bags for our local Extended Care Center. Pictured with the tote bags are Lydia Stang, Erica Sarouhan, Linda Kitano and Susie Steele.

SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB Hello, ski friends! The Tahoe Donner Senior Alpine Ski Club is gearing up for the season with many great events like the Get Fit Clinic in OctoberNovember and a Warren Miller movie!

December will be our Winter Celebration Dinner, ski clinics and races, award dinners and many days out on the mountains. Sometimes the dogs even join in the fun, so come out and join us! Woof!

For the next couple of months, we will be concentrating on our own projects and getting ready for the holidays.

The best part of our meetings is seeing what everyone is working on.

The Quilt Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1-3PM in the Alder Room located at The Lodge. If you would like more information about the TD Quilt Club, contact Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com.

Roja wishes you happy autumn trails!

FORM A CLUB!

Whiskey Club? Billiards Club?

Fly Fishing Club? We’d love to support you.

Learn more and get an application at tahoedonner.com/clubs.

THE

BUZZ:

DINING Delicious, healthy options featuring seasonal and organic ingredients and beer and wine.

HOURS

For more information on season and hours, visit the web.

An award-winning neighborhood bistro with plenty of outdoor seating and spectacular views.

HOURS

DINNER Wednesday-Sunday | 5-8:30PM Bar opens at 4:30PM for drinks only Closed Nov. 19

Make a dinner reservation online at OpenTable.com or call (530) 587-9455.

15275 ALDER CREEK RD (530) 582-9686 TAHOEDONNER.COM/ALDERCREEKCAFE

EDI-BŌLS + LIVE MUSIC WITH DRUMMER MANAS ITENE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Enjoy Edi-Bōls + live music on Nov. 12 with drummer Manas Itene from Michael Franti and Spearhead! Learn more and buy tickets on the web.

Time: 6-9PM

MANAS ITENE

NOVEMBER 12 • 6-9PM

NO CORKAGE WEDNESDAYS

Bring your own bottle of wine and we’ll waive the corkage on Wednesdays.

Not available Nov. 24.

HOLIDAY PARTY BUYOUT

The Lodge will be closed to the public on Nov. 19 for a holiday party buyout.

Host your holiday dinner party for 30 or more guests by Dec. 17 and receive a waived site fee and complimentary ski day pass for every guest! Learn more on the web.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Let The Lodge do the cooking this Thanksgiving! On Thursday, Nov. 25, a three-course plated dinner will be available from 2-6:30PM for parties of six or fewer people. Reservations are highly recommended, and a credit card is required. To view the menu, visit the web.

Cost: $75 per adult; $45 per person under 10. Additional coupons and promotions not valid.

12850 NORTHWOODS BLVD (530) 587-9455 TAHOEDONNER.COM/THELODGE

TICKET AND EVENT INFO AT TAHOEDONNER.COM/ALDERCREEKCAFE

All offers listed are valid during non-holiday periods and are not valid with any other promotions or coupons. Offers subject to change. Check the website for changes to operating dates and hours. All hours of operation are conditions permitting.

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THE REPORT

BUSINESS DIRECTORY CARPET CLEANING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

15875 Rolands Way, Truckee, CA 96160 (530) 320-4192 a.pratt@heavensbest.com laketahoe.heavensbest.com

10770 Donner Pass Road, Ste. 103, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 448-8038 schwab.com/truckee

HEAVEN’S BEST CARPET CLEANING

DEFENSIBLE SPACE / LANDSCAPING / TREE SERVICE ALPEN TREE EXPERTS

10221 Schaffer Drive, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 448-1194 alpentree@gmail.com alpentree.com

ELEMENTS MOUNTAIN CO.

17356 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-0300 info@elementsmtn.co elementsmtn.co

HALL TREE

PO Box 3374, Truckee, CA 96160 (530) 320-8061 halltree@gmail.com halltreecompany.com

LOCKWOOD LIGHTSCAPES PO Box 1773, Truckee, CA 96160 (530) 559-8005 lockwoodlightscapes@gmail.com lockwoodlightscapes.com

PEAK LANDSCAPE INC. PO Box 575, Truckee, CA 96160 (530) 587-4269 info@peaklandscapeinc.com peaklandscapeinc.com

TIMBERWOLFE TREE SERVICE AND DEFENSIBLE SPACE 15444 Archery View, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 386-3340 todd@twts.biz timberwolfetreeservice.com

DRIVEWAY SEALING ELEMENTS MOUNTAIN CO.

17356 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-0300 info@elementsmtn.co elementsmtn.co

CHARLES SCHWAB

MR. HONEY-DO

PO Box 5247, Tahoe City, CA 96145 (530) 581-4031, (775) 548-4031 info@mrhoneydo.biz mrhoneydo.biz

TRUCKEE TAHOE PROS

FIREPLACES / WOOD STOVES

(530) 550-7767 (PROS) truckeetahoepros.com

11403 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-6681, (800) 517-6262 info@mountainhomecenter.com mountainhomecenter.com

INMOTION MECHANICAL

MOUNTAIN HOME CENTER

HEALTH CARE

TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL

10121 Pine Avenue, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-6011 tfhd.com

HOME + OUTDOOR FURNISHINGS MOUNTAIN HOME CENTER

11403 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-6681, (800) 517-6262 info@mountainhomecenter.com mountainhomecenter.com

HOME MAINTENANCE + SERVICES ALL SLOPES ROOFING

PO Box 2077, Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 663-4036 robert@allslopesroofing.com allslopesroofing.com

EAST FORK ROOFING

1513 Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431 (775) 800-7663 (ROOF) office@eastforkroofing.com eastforkroofing.com

INMOTION MECHANICAL PO Box 999, Truckee, CA 96160 (530) 210-2275 info@inmotionheating.com inmotionheating.com

HVAC

PO Box 999, Truckee, CA 96160 (530) 210-2275 info@inmotionheating.com inmotionheating.com

M+S HEATING + AIR

(775) 843-7930 – Reno (530) 725-5450 – Lake Tahoe kentj@ms-ac.com ms-ac.com

INSURANCE

NIC BEDDOE – STATE FARM AGENCY 10775 Pioneer Trail, Ste. 211C, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 550-1400 nic@beddoeinsurance.com beddoeinsurance.com

PETER FUSZARD – STATE FARM AGENCY

11045 Donner Pass Road, Ste. 1A, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-3883 peter.fuszard.f0uz@statefarm.com tahoetruckeeinsurance.com

INTERIOR DESIGN BASSETT FLOORING

10800 Pioneer Trail #3, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-7428 truckee.abbeycarpet.com

CABINET AND LIGHTING SUPPLY 11355 South Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89511 (775) 851-4004 cabinetandlighting.com

DONNER TAHOE FLOORING

12710 Northwoods Blvd., Ste. 1, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 386-6635 donnertahoeflooring@gmail.com donnertahoeflooring.com

For more information about these businesses, please visit tahoedonner.com/businessdirectory. These services are provided for Tahoe Donner homeowners. The businesses included in the directory are advertisers with Tahoe Donner. Tahoe Donner Association makes no claims regarding the quality of goods or services provided by these companies.

Potential customers are advised to use their own best judgment.

LAUNDROMAT

TRUCKEE LAUNDRY

11430 Deerfield Drive, Ste. B5, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-9274 (WASH) truckeelaundry.com

MAIL SERVICES

THE OFFICE BOSS MAIL CENTER

12177 Business Park Drive #2, Truckee, CA 96161 11260 Donner Pass Road #C1, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-1620 customerservice@theofficeboss.com theofficeboss.com

OUTDOOR RETAILERS TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS

10115 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 563-5119 info@troutcreekoutfitters.com troutcreekoutfitters.com

PAINTING SERVICES

EASTERBROOK PAINTING, INC.

15666 Alder Creek Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 550-9332 info@easterbrookpainting.com easterbrookpainting.com

ELEMENTS MOUNTAIN CO.

17356 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-0300 info@elementsmtn.co elementsmtn.co

KELLY BROTHERS PAINTING

11020 Trails End Court, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 550-0806 kellybrotherspainting.com

KELLY-MOORE PAINTS

40153 Truckee Airport Road, Bldg. 1, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 550-7201 kellymoore.com

SIERRA PRECISION PAINTING PO Box 11107, Truckee, CA 96162 (530) 550-7938

sierraprecisionpainting@gmail.com sierraprecisionpainting.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MANAGEHOME

12177 Business Park Drive, Ste. 2-125, Truckee, CA 96161 (844) 431-4663 (HOME), (530) 500-2777 meghan@managehome.net managehome.net

REAL ESTATE

ALISON ELDER – ELDER GROUP TAHOE REAL ESTATE | CORCORAN GLOBAL LIVING 10770 Donner Pass Road, Ste. 205, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-8103 info@eldergrouptahoe.com eldergrouptahoerealestate.com

DICKSON REALTY, TRUCKEE

11836 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-7444 info@dicksonrealty.com dicksonrealty.com

THE SHARP TEAM/COMPASS

11425 Donner Pass Road #12B, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-8574 info@janiesharp.com thesharpteam.com

TRUCKEE & LAKE TAHOE REAL ESTATE – COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

17400 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 446-2256 team@truckee-tahoe.com tahoe-truckeerealestate.com

RENTAL SERVICES LANDING LOCALS hello@landinglocals.com landinglocals.com

Cabinet and Lighting Supply Voted one of "Best of Reno" Lights, Custom Cabinets & More

SHOWROOM 11355 S. Virginia Street Reno | 775.851.4004

cabinetandlighting.com

www.MS-AC.com

SNOW REMOVAL

ELEMENTS MOUNTAIN CO.

17356 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 582-0300 info@elementsmtn.co elementsmtn.co

SPAS / PATIO FURNITURE

• Locally owned HVAC Company

11403 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-6681, (800) 517-6262 info@mountainhomecenter.com mountainhomecenter.com

• Specialize in repair, maintenance & replacement

MOUNTAIN HOME CENTER

GET YOUR BUSINESS AND SERVICES IN FRONT OF TAHOE DONNER HOMEOWNERS Learn more about advertising with Tahoe Donner at tahoedonner.com/advertise

• 30 years experience

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FEATURE

MEET YOUR FITNESS INSTRUCTORS FITNESS CLASSES ARE BACK AND BETTER (AND SAFER!) THAN EVER

By ALI DICKSON

After quarantine lockdowns, physical distancing and lots of couch time the past year and a half, many of us have not had the chance to prioritize our physical health.

For those of you ready to jump back into the game, the Trout Creek Rec Center welcomes you into group fitness classes!

Get back on your feet with a healthy routine and friendly faces.

To get you working out safely, the following protocols are implemented in every class: • Thorough sanitation of room and objects before and after class • Air filters during class • Mask requirements for all participants at all times • Plenty of physical distancing • New and improved classes to get your blood flowing and your energy levels up, up, up!

Whether you want a soothing vinyasa yoga flow, an electric Zumba party, a powerful TRX session or something else, know that the instructors at the Rec Center are dedicated to keeping you in shape and creating a safe space for growth.

A dedicated educator, Jennie Pitts Knipe has been teaching yoga at the Trout Creek Recreation Center since 2013. When it comes to keeping her fitness classes safe, “The safety component is big for me

because I have a 6-year-old. Our family priority and number one goal is safety so he can stay in school. I definitely appreciate the atmosphere at Trout Creek, and I am relieved that I feel safe.”

While classes may have to adjust for new protocols and safety measures, nothing compares to the power of a group lesson.

“I teach and we practice yoga in a mask,” says Jennie. “I have adapted my classes so it’s a powerful yoga class while not being so rigorous that you’re panting in your mask.

So many people mention that they’ve tried yoga online, but there is a beautiful thing that happens when you practice yoga in a community; you’re in it together. We have a lot to do as a global community, so giving ourselves time to slow down is really important while still getting a great yoga practice.”

If you’re thinking of joining a fitness class but don’t know where to begin, instructors like Jennie are ready to cater to all ability levels and fitness goals. “I teach to who is there. Classes are tailored to the needs of the students, as a lot of people are back for the first time in over a year. We're all getting back in the groove, back into our bodies, while connecting safely with other people.

It’s a big step to come back into community, and we appreciate and hold space for everyone in that regard.”

THE INSTRUCTORS JENNIE

A dedicated educator, Jennie Pitts Knipe has taught creative movement, dance and yoga classes throughout the western states and abroad for over two decades. She earned her MFA in dance from the University of Colorado and completed her yoga instructor training at the Shambhava Yoga Konalani Ashram in 2004. She has been teaching at the Trout Creek Recreation Center since 2013. Her classes are rhythmic and heart-opening with attention to alignment and healthy body use. Along with teaching weekly yoga and dance classes, she also facilitates wellness and creativity retreats. Equal parts dancer and yogi, Jennie is inspired by how humans relate to one another through movement and is constantly looking to cultivate joy, humor and healing in both her art and in her classroom.

Jennie has lived in Tahoe Donner since 2007 and loves to throw dance parties, bake, hike, swim and paddleboard with her husband, her son and their dog, Nui. CLASSES OFFERED: VINYASA + YIN YOGA

IVAZINA

Teaching Power Core, TRX, Strength and Core and Water Aerobics, Ivazina has

been teaching fitness classes for 30 years – she started at the Northwoods Clubhouse before the Trout Creek Rec Center was even open. With multiple certifications, including for aqua classes, TRX and cross country skiing, her master’s in physical education drove her to help others have as much fun as she does when it comes to staying fit.

Ivazina has been in the area since 1991. When she’s not teaching, she loves hiking, Nordic skiing and doing almost anything outside!

CLASSES OFFERED: TRX + STRENGTH/CORE

EMILY S.

Emily teaches Zumba, Zumba with Strength and Cardio Kick. She has been teaching fitness and dance classes in the Truckee/ Tahoe and Reno areas since 2006.

Certifications include Zumba, dance fitness and Jazzercise. Becoming an instructor was a natural progression after a lifetime of dance and performing throughout college and then professionally for many years.

Teaching group classes with fun people never feels like “work” to Emily, and it’s great to look forward to working out!

She and her husband moved from Florida in 1994. When she’s not teaching, Emily’s happy place is backpacking in the Sierra in the summer and backcountry skiing in the winter.

CLASSES OFFERED: ZUMBA/STRENGTH

KIM

With 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Kim has instructed cycling, indoor/ outdoor boot camps and various Group X classes as well as road and off-road triathlon and mountain bike coaching. Kim got her start in fitness instruction after being heavily involved with four Team In Training fundraising endurance programs for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America. Leveraging her Team In Training mentoring experience, she used her love of athletics and coaching talents to continue making a positive impact on her community by providing consistency and a mutual commitment to help others achieve their fitness goals.

In her spare time, you can find Kim enjoying the outdoors mountain biking and trail running with some of her best buddies and her most loyal companion, her dog, Flannel.

Kim is a huge baseball fan, appreciates art

and well-done photography and has a love of music, baking, cooking and traveling.

She enjoys instructing, and her active lifestyle helps her keep up with her three sons – Jacob (8), Sammy (10) and Joseph (12).

FITNESS CLASS KEY NOTES

CLASSES OFFERED: SPINNING

DELANA

A ski fit instructor, Delana entered the fitness industry in 1997. She has taught and held many certifications, such as Schwinn indoor cycling, yoga, personal training and group fitness. Delana danced her whole life and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in music/ theatre. While traveling as a stage actor and having to earn a living between theatre jobs, working in fitness was a great fit. She has a lot of energy and loves teaching, so it is a perfect way to channel that outgoing nature.

Her family moved to Truckee in the summer of 2019 from New Jersey. As a family, they wanted a more outdoorsy lifestyle, and her two boys were young enough to still “up and move” across the country. They came to have the opportunity to ski as much as they wanted. Delana loves to hike, spend time in the lakes, camp, watch the kids play sports, ride her e-bike, socialize and continue her yoga practice.

CLASSES OFFERED: SKI FIT

STUDENTS MUST SANITIZE AND WIPE DOWN EQUIPMENT AFTER USE

CLASSROOMS ARE CLEANED FOR ALL USERS

CLASS SIZES ARE KEPT SMALL FOR PHYSICAL DISTANCING

WENDY

Wendy has been teaching group fitness for more than 15 years and currently instructs Spinning and High-Intensity Interval Training (H.I.I.T.) classes. Her love of fitness began as a track and field athlete and continued to include skiing and snowboarding when she moved to TruckeeTahoe in 2001. Wendy has certifications through the American Council on Exercise, Yoga Alliance and American River College and is a certified massage therapist. Her favorite discipline to teach is H.I.I.T., but you may also find her yelling encouragement from the spin bike or guiding sequences in the yoga room.

When she is not exercising or teaching exercise, Wendy is most likely hanging out with her family, chasing after her two active children (Archer, 8, and Poppy, 3) and helping her husband run their little brew pub, Donner Creek Brewing, on Deerfield Drive in Truckee.

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GIVINGFUNDTUESDA

THE REPORT

GO GLOBAL, GIVE LOCAL ON GIVING TUESDAY BE “UNSELFIE” WITH TAHOE DONNER GIVING FUND

Giving Tuesday is November 30, the international day of philanthropy that started in 2012. What began as a counter to Black Friday, the day traditionally known as the busiest shopping day of the year, Giving Tuesday has now become one of the largest days of giving. In 2020, $2.5 billion was donated to U.S. nonprofits. This year, Tahoe Donner’s Giving Fund will be launching its biggest outreach ever for Giving Tuesday, appropriately named #GivingFundTuesday.

THE “UNSELFIE”

The beauty of Giving Tuesday is that it is a completely online, one-day-only experience for donors and nonprofits. And what’s an online experience without a post to a favorite social media site to show affinity? Introducing the #GivingFundTuesday “Unselfie,” a template to post instead of your photo on Nextdoor, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook to show your support for the Giving Fund.

Here’s how you can be “Unselfie” and raise awareness of #GivingFundTuesday: • Go to tahoedonner.com/giving-fund and click on #GivingFundTuesday to donate and download your “Unselfie” template • Click the “Unselfie” Download link to download and print your template • Write why you choose to give to the Giving Fund on the template • Take a selfie of the “Unselfie” template you created • On Tuesday, November 30, post the “Unselfie” photo to your social media profiles with the hashtag #GivingFundTuesday

When you choose to give to the Giving Fund to help support causes like local arts and culture, health and human services, animal welfare and treasured open spaces, you’ll be showing your support for our wonderful community.

Tahoe Donner Giving Fund’s mission is to inspire generosity and pool charitable giving among our Tahoe Donner neighbors. The Giving Fund supports local nonprofits in greater Truckee to provide scholarships to local students, bolster nonprofit community services, advance environmental organizations and support trail stewardship. Contributing on #GivingFundTuesday helps the Giving Fund strengthen our community. Please give to the Tahoe Donner Giving Fund at givingfund.tahoedonner.com/GivTues21.

Additional ways to participate on your own on Giving Tuesday: • Share kindness with your neighbors • Volunteer virtually or share your talents • Give your voice to a cause that matters to you • Show gratitude to restaurant personnel, healthcare workers, service providers and others who are making sure we still have the services we rely on DONATE AT GIVINGFUND.TAHOEDONNER.COM/GIVTUES21 The Tahoe Donner Giving Fund is chartered by the TD Board of Directors. All contributions are voluntary taxdeductible gifts from TD members and friends. The Giving Fund is administered through the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation. For more information on the Giving Fund or to make a contribution, visit our web page at tahoedonner.com/giving-fund. Contact tdgf@tahoedonner.com with questions or to volunteer for the committee. Thank you to our founding partner, Elements Mountain Company, for their continued support.

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FEATURE

PLANNING for the PERFECT WINTER

By ALI DICKSON

With the snow falling since early October this year, our minds have quickly

drifted to the upcoming winter season and its

necessary preparations.

This means tuning up the snowblower, stacking

cords of wood, dusting off the snow boots or

waxing skis. The change in seasons also means

a change in operations around Tahoe Donner

and the Town of Truckee.

Below are important

tips and tricks to know

WINTER CROSS COUNTRY STREET PARKING SKIING In most of Truckee, including Tahoe Donner, residents and visitors are prohibited from parking on roadways from Nov. 1 to April 30. Those parked on road shoulders—other than approved ski area street parking—are subject to citation and may be towed. This includes the streets adjacent to winter trailheads and operations, such as Glacier Way along Skislope Way.

If you’re new to Tahoe Donner, you may not know that most of the summer trails located around the Alder Creek Adventure Center become our network of world-class Nordic ski trails! This area requires either a day pass or a season pass and includes all of the trails from the Adventure Center down into Euer Valley and up to Drifter Hut and Hawk’s Peak.

To make snowplowing easier and to keep the roadways clear for traffic and emergency vehicles, the Town of Truckee often plows large turnaround areas. Please be mindful to park only in designated vehicle lots.

when parking, skiing, sledding and playing

with your favorite furry friend outdoors.

Dogs are allowed on a limited number of designated trails but require qualification and the purchase of a season pass. To see if your dog qualifies and purchase a pass, visit tahoedonner.com/dog-trails.

SLEDDING and TUBING

Those wanting to backcountry ski, snowboard, hike or snowshoe on Tahoe Donner property must be sure they are traveling on areas that do not require a ski pass. Any access that utilizes cross country trails—including the trails to get to Hawk’s Peak, Euer Valley, Drifter Hut and Frog Lake—requires the purchase of a pass.

If you’re looking to sled or tube on Tahoe Donner’s common spaces, look no further than Snowplay, located at the Trout Creek Recreation Center. The summer golf driving range converts to a groomed winter playground and provides everything you’ll need for a fun day of snow play. Sledding and tubing are prohibited at trailheads, the Downhill Ski Resort, the Cross Country Ski Center and the golf course.

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The Town of Truckee maintains certain Class 1 paved trails year-round, including the Trout Creek Trail off Northwoods Boulevard. This trail connects Tahoe Donner to downtown Truckee on a gentle paved path, complete with dog waste bags and trash service all winter long. For another plowed path, check out the Legacy Trail between downtown Truckee and Glenshire.

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Photo credits: Alder Creek Adventure Center scenic – Allan Crawford; Cross country skiers – Ryan Salm; Cross country dog – Trevor Clark; Backcountry skiers – Ben Hogan; Tubing girl – Betsy Pfeiffer; Sitting dog – Allie Ballesteros

BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS

THE REPORT

COVENANTS REMINDERS QUIET HOURS

Loud music, barking dogs and late-night partying are prohibited from 10PM-7AM.

PETS ON LEASH

Pets must be on leash at association facilities and must be within voice control on Truckee streets. Don't forget to pick up after Fido, too.

INOPERABLE VEHICLES No dilapidated, unlicensed or inoperable vehicle, trailer, boat, airplane, recreational vehicle or commercial vehicle shall be stored on properties, except within a fully enclosed structure.

NO SMOKING

Smoking is prohibited on association-owned property, including facilities, parking lots and open space.

SLOW DOWN

The speed limit is predominantly 25 miles per hour in Tahoe Donner. Wildlife, accidents, dogs and children could require sudden stops.

HOW TO MAKE A COVENANTS COMPLAINT 1 Call (530) 414-8166. Phone is staffed

from 8AM-5PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12-5PM Tuesday and Thursday, 9AM-1PM and 2-6PM on Saturday and Sunday, with a daily after-hours answering service from 5PM-8AM (6PM-9AM on weekends).

2 Email compliance@tahoedonner.com.

3 Visit onestop.tahoedonner.com.

LIGHTS OUT

Enjoy the mountain stars and minimize light pollution by turning off outdoor lighting after 10PM.

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

Snowmobiles, motor-powered bikes, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road motorcycles and offroad use of any motorized vehicle is prohibited on association-owned properties, except for TDA operations.

LOCK UP TRASH

All trash must be stored in your bear-proof container, never placed in a neighbor’s container or dumped anywhere in Tahoe Donner.

PARKING

Parking vehicles off pavement, on another person's property or on access easements is prohibited.

NO DRONES

Flying drones on Tahoe Donner-owned property, including the trails and open space, is prohibited unless authorized by Tahoe Donner.

WHAT INFORMATION TO PROVIDE When making a complaint, be prepared to provide: • Your name, address and email.

• Address of property being complained about.

• Nature of complaint with times occurring.

• Evidence: photos, video, etc.

• How this behavior is affecting you.

• What actions have been taken (e.g. called police).

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Tahoe Donner will make every effort to contact the owner of the property being complained about, share details about the complaint and request voluntary compliance. We will: • Call the primary phone number on file and speak to the owner or leave a message.

• If no answer, call additional phone numbers on file to speak with or leave a message for owner or designated contact.

• Email the owner via any email on file.

• Send follow-up email to the complainant confirming attempts to contact owner.

TOWN OF TRUCKEE STR HELPLINE – (530) 450-2430

REPORT STR VIOLATIONS INCLUDING NOISE, TRASH, PARKING AND MORE

Please utilize the Helpline if you wish to report a property that is in violation of the Town of Truckee’s short-term rental ordinance.

THE REPORT

TAHOE DONNER THIRD EGRESS PROJECT

The Town of Truckee selected Lumos & Associates as its consultant team to kick off the baseline studies, alignment alternatives, cost estimations and feasibility study. Lumos’ team has been hard at work performing traffic studies on roads in proximity to the project site, baseline environmental studies to determine potential environmental impacts and alignment alternatives with cost estimates for the preliminary roadway design. The Lumos team consists of various subconsultants who specialize in specific project tasks.

The proposed roadway will likely be a two-lane road similar to Northwoods Boulevard, including a bike lane on either side.

Alignment options of the third roadway connection include both of the following: • From Northwoods Boulevard at the Trout Creek Trailhead to Pioneer Trail/Comstock Drive intersection along several potential alignments (east-west connection) • From Bridge Street/Jibboom Street intersection to a proposed intersection connect at the Pioneer Trail extension (north-south connection)

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TIMELINE The timeline of the first portion of this multi-phased project is as follows: • Phase 1: Propose conceptual alignment, costs and funding options to Town Council by Quarter One in 2022 • Phase 2 (with approval of Phase 1 by Town Council): Lumos to develop 30% design plans for preferred alternative to further designs and cost estimates towards a constructable project To learn more about this project, please contact Scott Mathot, associate civil engineer of the Town of Truckee, at smathot@townoftruckee.com.

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THE REPORT

BRIEFS TOYS FOR TOTS IN TAHOE DONNER

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Get in the spirit of giving this holiday season by bringing new, unwrapped toys to The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, Member Services and the Trout Creek Recreation Center later this month. Check the web for the latest updates on when these boxes arrive. Toys must be new and in original packaging.

Please do not wrap the toys.

Find what you need to know in case of an evacuation online, including resources like Tahoe Donner’s Evacuation and Emergency Preparedness Guide, NV Energy’s Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Program, Nixle emergency alert registration and more by visiting tahoedonner.com/preparedness.

Find more info at tahoedonner.com/fitness or tahoedonner.com/thelodge.

SIERRA COMMUNITY HOUSE FOOD DONATION BARREL Support your neighbors this season by dropping off nonperishable food items!

A food barrel will be available during operating hours at The Lodge, Member Services and the Trout Creek Rec Center.

BUDGET UPDATE: ANNUAL ASSESSMENT At the October 15 budget workshop, the board adopted the 2022 Annual Assessment, which is $2,349, and the 2022 Recreation Fee, which is $395. All members are required to pay their Annual Assessment

by January 1, 2022. This can be paid online through the member portal beginning November 15. To learn more, visit tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs.

SKI LODGE PROJECT UPDATE At the October 22 regular board meeting, the Downhill Ski Lodge Replacement Project was listed as an action item for the board of directors to provide direction to staff to move to 30% design or provide additional information regarding the downhill ski lodge. To see the result of this meeting, visit tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs.

DOWNHILL SKI LODGE MONTHLY MEMBER MEETUP A regular online Ski Lodge Monthly Member Meetup takes place via Zoom the second Tuesday of each month at 4PM; this month’s event will be held on November 9.

Ask questions with the project team, learn more about the project and provide feedback. Find more info at tahoedonner.com/ ski-lodge-replacement-project.

eUNIFY MEMBER PORTAL NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS

Tahoe Donner members can log in to the new member portal and enjoy easy and convenient web access 24/7. Update member profile information, view association documents and more. Members will also be able to pay their 2022 Annual Assessment via the portal. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/member-portal.

ARE YOU GETTING UPDATES FROM NIXLE? Nixle keeps you up to date with relevant information from Truckee and Tahoe public safety departments. Learn about evacuations, police activity, road closures, controlled burns and possible wildfire info.

Sign up at nixle.com.

HOMES ON THE RISE

The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in September 2021.

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09/006 13720 Pathway Avenue

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08/399 11102 Sitzmark Avenue

2,328

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09/216 11724 Brookstone Drive

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COVENANTS VIOLATION HEARINGS

The Covenants Committee held the following violation hearings in September 2021.

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Northwoods Forestry Fire Safety Boulevard

$2,000

Innsbruck Avenue

$2,000

Forestry Fire Safety

Copenhagen Garbage Spill Drive

$400

Northwoods Boulevard

$400

Parking on Unsurfaced Portion of Improved Lots, Machinery and Equipment, Commercial Vehicles, Inoperable Vehicles

Northwoods Garbage Spill Boulevard

$400

Brookstone Drive

Fire Safety – STR Registered Property

$1,000

Zermatt Drive

Forestry Fire Safety

$2,000

Northwoods Forestry Fire Safety Boulevard

$2,000

Bennett Flat Forestry Fire Safety Road

$2,000

Hansel Avenue

$2,000

Forestry Fire Safety

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THE REPORT

BOARD MEETING RECAPS SPECIAL BOARD MEETING September 17, 2021

SPECIAL BOARD WORKSHOP October 15, 2021

ACTION: Appeal Hearing

DISCUSSION/ACTION: 2022 Budget Workshop, 4 – 1 The Board adopted the budget as presented, accelerating two Capital Funds. 4 – 1 (Director Wu abstain) 1. Generator/Transfer Switches 2. Air Conditioning at Alder Creek Adventure Center

ACTION: Proposed Change to Off-Road Vehicle Rule, 5 – 0 The Board adopted the Off-Road Vehicle Rule Change.

DISCUSSION: Long-Range Planning Committee The Board discussed the process for appointing Long-Range Planning Committee members. There was consensus to review all applicants and reach out to the candidates for additional information as needed. The Board will appoint the members at the October 22 Board meeting.

SPECIAL BOARD WORKSHOP September 23, 2021 DISCUSSION: 2022 Budget Workshop The Board discussed the Operating Fund, capital funds and budget draft changes. They provided recommended adjustments for staff to bring back at the October meeting related to workforce housing, excess operating funds and accelerating items.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING September 24, 2021 ACTION: Consent Calendar, 5 – 0 Committee/Task Force Reports ACTION: Giving Fund Committee, 5 – 0 The Board reviewed expenditures for grants and approved the maximum of $50,000 plus a modest leeway of $3,000 for grants to nonprofits during the fall 2021 grantmaking cycle.

DISCUSSION: General Manager Update The Board received updates on the downhill ski lodge project, eUnify, winter operations and the Recreation Fee. ACTION: Trails and Open Space Task List, 5 – 0 The Board reviewed and approved the committee task list as proposed.

ACTION: Trails and Open Space Emeritus Subcommittee, 5 – 0 The Board approved the list of members to be appointed.

DISCUSSION: Quarterly Treasurer’s Report The Board reviewed the Quarterly Treasurer’s Report.

DISCUSSION: Financial Update The Board heard an update on unaudited financials in August.

Operation Assessment: $946 Development Fund: $555 Replacement Reserve Fund: $848 New Machinery and Equipment Fund: $0 The Board moved to maintain a single access fee as proposed and direct staff to bring a scope of work to the November meeting. 5 – 0

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS

Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 – Regular Board Meeting Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 – Regular Board Meeting Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 – Regular Board Meeting Board meeting dates subject to change. Visit tahoedonner.com for dates.

At the time of press, all board meetings are being held remotely using Zoom video conferencing. Zoom board meeting information will be provided in each meeting agenda.

UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021 – Trails + Open Space Meeting Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 – Giving Fund Meeting Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 – Covenants Meeting Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 – Architectural Standards Meeting Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 – Finance Meeting TBD – Long-Range Planning (formerly General Plan) Meeting TBD – Downhill Ski Lodge Meeting To get meeting details, including Zoom meeting registration information and time, please send an email to executiveassistant@tahoedonner.com.

Go to tahoedonner.com/boardmeetingdocs to see presentations and video recordings of past meetings. To provide feedback to help improve the overall association, please submit your comments and concerns at tahoedonner.com/feedback.

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