THE HARBOUR TIDINGS
—DECEMBER 2022—
BODEGA HARBOUR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
In This Issue
- Food & Beverage
- Community Rules
- Golf News
- Literature Group
- Call for Volunteers
- Gym Reservations Online
- Exercise Group
- Board of Directors
- Design Review
- Landscape Review
- Announcements, Updates, Info Links
- Bodega Bay & County Happenings
- Local Services (Ads)
Food & Beverage Update
The WineStation in the clubhouse is now up and running. It will be available for homeowner use during all operating hours of the clubhouse.
If you would like to receive your wine card or reload your existing wine card, please contact our accounting department with your member number and how much you would like on your card.
You may load your card in increments of $100 which will be paid via member charge.
Contact accounting at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get your wine card today!
To use the WineStation
- Pick your wine of choice 🍷
- Hold your cup/glass under the spout
- Tap your wine card on the first screen, labeled "Tap Card Here" 💳
- Select your pour amount
- Enjoy! 😋
THANK YOU!
FOOD AND BEVERAGE STAFF
The Clubhouse has a new Holiday Look!
Bodega Harbour's very own Clubhouse has undergone a little revamp for the holidays!
Come for the fir trees and holiday decorations, stay for the brand new comfortable couches, the incredible ocean views, and the delectable wine selection.
The Clubhouse has everything you could possibly need to stay cozy this holiday season. So, stop by and enjoy a nice quiet morning, afternoon, or evening gazing out at the water and enjoying the relaxing atmosphere.
Community Rules
OCCUPANCY & SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE HARBOUR
Let’s Party!
It's that time of year again, owners are putting on their party hats and creating their guest lists for the upcoming holidays.
Here are some useful tips about our association rules, maximum overnight occupancy, and owner special events to be mindful of this holiday season.
Rule #10. Maximum Overnight Occupancy
Maximum overnight occupancy for Bodega Harbour homes shall be up to a maximum of two (2) persons per sleeping room or guestroom, plus two (2) additional persons per property, for a maximum of twelve (12) persons, excluding children under three (3) years of age.
Rule #11. Maximum Number of Guests and Daytime Visitors
The maximum number of total guests and visitors allowed at any time in a single Bodega Harbour home (except during recognized special events) should not exceed the maximum overnight occupancy plus six (6) additional persons per property during the daytime, or eighteen (18) persons, whichever is less, excluding children under three (3) years of age.
Daytime visitors shall not be on the property during quiet hours (10pm to 7am).
Special Events
Special events exceeding 18 persons are permitted between 7am and 10pm. Owners must provide at least a 24-hour notice to the BHHA Administration (during office hours) and provide estimates of the number of guests and event start/end times, and are encouraged to inform their neighbors. Commercial seminars or group events are prohibited.
The maximum guest limits may be exceeded on the following national holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, so long as the holiday event and guest numbers are reasonable and do not impose on neighbors.
You can find the above association rule in the BHHA Rules, Procedures & Fines available online at BHHA.org. Owners are requested to provide BHHA Administration at least a 24-hour notice regarding special events when they or their renters have such an event.
We are a residential community and ask that association rules, especially those regarding noise and nuisance (Rule 13), and Vehicle Parking (Rule 3), be followed.
Let’s enjoy Bodega Harbour together!
Golf News
Hello members, we hope you’re well and enjoying our brisk, but beautiful Winter weather in Bodega Harbour, with no shortage of amazing views and sunsets!
Please see below for some important announcements for golf operations in December.
Balloon Sale
Our annual balloon sale will be held Friday, December 9th from approximately 4-6:30 pm at the Pro Shop.
Feel free wear your favorite holiday garb, then stop by to enjoy hosted appetizers and beverages!
We’ll also have balloons for those of you who wish to do some holiday shopping.
For those of you not yet familiar with our balloon sales, here's how it works:
- Select all of your merchandise
- Bring it up to the counter
- Pick your balloon.
Our golf shop staff will then pop the balloon to reveal the coupon inside, which will range from 20% - 50% off, and one lucky shopper may select the balloon with the FREE coupon!
Golf Course Maintenance
Tee boxes on Holes 14 & 16 have recently undergone some improvements. Great job by Jonathan Ivory and his team who have been leveling the tees and have recently laid new sod. The new sod is getting settled and golfers are already enjoying the noticeable improvements!
Women's Club News
Women’s Club Awards Luncheon: Friday, December 9th at The Union Hotel, 11:00 am. Enjoy!
Men's Club News
Men’s Club Awards Luncheon: Thursday, January 12th, at The Union Hotel, following the men’s club mixer, at approximately 1:00 – 1:30 pm. Enjoy!
Holiday Tee Times Reminder
Remember to book your holiday tee times well in advance for December/January, as they fill up fast.
We are closed December 25th, Christmas Day.
New Golf Shop Hours & Golf Car Return
We are open at 7:00 am and close at 5:00 pm. For afternoon play, we request golf cars be returned to the golf shop no later than 5:30pm.
Short Game Practice Areas & Warm-Up Center
Keep that short game sharp! We have a putting green, chipping green and practice bunker near the golf shop (upper parking lot).
The Warm-Up Center is open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm each day. We have a total of 6 hitting stations at our warm-up center (three per side). This schedule allows our staff enough time to pick up the balls, tidy up, and get everything ready for the next morning’s play.
Golf Lessons
Whether you’re brand new to golf, returning, or need help with a certain area of your game, stop by to ask about our lesson options. We offer individual lesson, series or clinics. We look forward to helping you with your game!
Checking in for Play
All members and guests, even those with annual passes, are required to check in the pro shop prior to your round. This provides us an opportunity to register your round and let you know about golf car path rules and any notable course condition alerts.
Booking Tee Times
Members who wish to make tee times for themselves or guests should continue to book at least 7 to 10 days in advance (up to 60 days max), to help secure your preferred tee times.
You may book online by visiting our website or, calling the pro shop directly, 707-875-3539 during normal business hours.
Afternoon calls are recommended to help avoid delays while we check-in golfers during peak hours. Remember to present your BHHA Member ID at check-in in to receive your preferred member rates.
Please note, when setting up your online customer account to book tee times on EZ Links, you’ll be requested to provide your credit card number to secure the reservation. Your credit card will not be charged until you check-in at the pro shop unless you fail to show or cancel within the required 24 hours. During check-in, you have an option to pay via cash, credit card, or your member charge account, but be prepared to show member ID.
Additionally, when booking a tee time, you will more than likely be paired with someone else. To help us maximize rounds and revenue, please remember to cancel tee time(s) or reduce players within the 24-hour cancellation period to avoid being charged in case you cannot play.
Members Only & Accompanied Guest Play
9-HOLE PLAY: Options for 9-hole play are the BACK 9 in the mornings from 7:30 – 8:30 am, and available during twilight time on the FRONT 9.
Additional members-only play is offered daily after 4 pm. Remember to check in with the golf shop and depending on play, we may be able to send you off the Front 9 or Back 9.
Gift Cards
Gift cards can be redeemed at the golf shop for green fees, merchandise, or Food & Beverage at the Bluewater Bistro or Snack Bar!! Stop by the golf shop or restaurant to purchase, OR, order online at your convenience, just click the button below.
The Snack Bar is now proudly serving Starbucks Coffee and Holiday themed drinks!
Open daily from approximately 7:30 am to 3:00 pm (weather-permitting).
The Snack Bar is now proudly providing Starbucks Coffee, drip coffee and specialty beverages!
This month, we are featuring:
✨Pumpkin Spiced Lattes & Peppermint Mochas!!✨
Drop by and grab a cup of holiday cheer!
To view our expanded snack bar menu, click HERE
Links at Bodega Harbour App
Our new app offers many features, which include special offers, GPS, scoring/posting to GHIN, booking tee times & more!
To download, scan this QR code then follow the installation prompt:
OR, visit your Google Play, or iPhone App Store and search The Links at Bodega Harbour to download the app, it’s free!
PHOTO CONTEST: This month we feature “Breakfast with Friends” provided by member Pebbie Verdecanna. Thanks so much Pebbie, what a great way to start the day!
As always, please send any special photographic moments from around the links and Bodega Harbour to me: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. I’m happy to receive these works of art and feature them on our newsletter and BHHA Website!
We hope you’re able to get out to enjoy golf, or other amenities, and savor the sights and sounds & flavors of Bodega Harbour very soon!
John Neri
Assistant Golf Professional
The Links at Bodega Harbour
New Member Rates effective July 1, 2022
LITERATURE GROUP
December 12 at 11:30am, we will enjoy our “Holiday” Celebration! Here are the details:
Where: Bluewater Bistro
What: Buffet Lunch (salad, chicken picatta, rice pilaf, dessert, coffee and tea) $30 plus tax (gratuity included); pay by cash, check or through homeowner account.
RSVP: to Maurine by December 5
Fun: White Elephant Book Exchange (for those who choose to participate – bring a wrapped new or gently used book to exchange)
The Literature Group meetings are held the first Monday of each month. (If the date has a holiday conflict, the meetings are typically moved to the following Monday.)
Maurine will send out notification if the meeting has been rescheduled for inside or ZOOM.
If you have any questions about the Literature Group, please contact Maurine Harkness (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Cindy Borisoff (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Come join us!
Enjoy, learn, and grow READING!!!
Call for Volunteers
HELP KEEP BODEGA BAY LOOKING GREAT!
A small and dedicated group of folk have regularly cleaned up the stretch of Hwy 1 south-east of old town for many years.
You may have seen the "Adopt A Highway" signs showing "Bodega Harbour Sea Gals" as responsible for a 2-mile stretch of the highway.
We now need a few more folk for this important work. The work is cleaning up a small part of the 2 mile stretch, typically takes about an hour and a half for a 2-person team. and happens at most 6 times a year.
Of course not everyone can be available on any given date, so it is not expected that every volunteer will be available for each event.
Cleanups are done on a quiet weekday when traffic is light. All equipment is supplied by Caltrans. Safety is the highest priority.
No need at all to be a Sea Gals member. The cleanup group has evolved to be independent of the Sea Gals group.
Doing the cleanup can be a fun outing, and it gives you a new perspective on Bodega Bay. Passing folk generally appreciate that this work is being done.
If you have any questions or would like to join this community-minded group contact:
Tom Petek at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS WITH EXPERIENCE WITH HYBRID MEETINGS
BHHA hopes to soon reactivate Board Meetings in-person with options for those members who prefer to join from another location.
Inviting members with technical experience in setting up and conducting Hybrid Meetings for professional or non-profit organizations to contact Anna Taylor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please include a brief summary of your experience and your email contact information.
BODEGA HARBOUR INVESTMENT GROUP SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
The General Partnership, the Bodega Harbor Investment Group, is seeking new members to increase the diversity of experience represented by the members in the group.
The purpose of The General Partnership is to invest in publicly traded individual Corporate Stocks and Exchange Traded Funds for the education and benefit of the partners. Other objectives include: educational programs and philanthropic efforts that benefit the local community.
Partners are encouraged to participate in the management of the Investment Group. Analyses of potential stock purchases or sales are made at each monthly meeting. Profits are periodically distributed to partners.
Membership is open to all interested parties, men and women alike.
If interested, please email or call:
Mac Carpenter, (707) 696 5739, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
—OR—
Bob Haire, (707) 875 2135, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Gym Reservations
For convenience and ease, reservations for using the gym can be made online by Members Only, at BHHA.org.
To make a new reservation – log in to BHHA.org, then hover over the Amenities link on the top menu, which will then display a sub-menu called Reservations.
Alternatively, you can click on Amenities, and then scroll down to where it says Work Out Facility – that text is linked to the Reservations page. If you are logged in to the website, you can also click the button below this article.
After you get to the Reservations page, click on the Check Availability button. You will then see an availability calendar where you can choose a (30) minute time slot to use the gym. Only available time slots will be shown, within 72 hours (3 days) of the current time. The gym is open 7 days a week from 6:00am to 7:00pm.
*After three o’clock, the gym will be open to all members without reservations.
After you’ve chosen a time slot & clicked Next, you will see a form for your contact information, most of which may be automatically filled in from your login profile. You will also be asked for your Member ID / Parcel Number.
When you’ve finished booking your time slot, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and the Administration staff will also be notified. If you need to make any changes to your reservation after it’s been booked, click on your Name on the very top left of any page when you are logged in, which will bring up a small menu and you can navigate to My Bookings.
While you can make a reservation at any time of day, and on weekends, the Administration office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. If you need additional support, contact Janelle Vanderpool during the office hours, at
415-300-5974 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. She will be monitoring the reservations made online and reviewing the calendar.
Masks are required in the Gym.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
The Exercise Group - Is Alive and Thriving in the Harbour!
It’s never too late to start, and all fitness levels are welcome.
8:30 -9:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday tune into ZOOM to join the exercise group.
Enjoy a workout in the safety and comfort of your home. Betsy Spann, who hosts the meeting, is a certified fitness instructor has lead the Yacht Club exercise group as a community service to all Bodega Harbour residents since 2014.
A little stretching and balance helps stimulate your mind and maybe help your golf game too.
If you want to click on at 8:30 in the morning from your home, reach out to Betsy for the link and password at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text to 707.849.8896
Board of Directors
Design Review
CC&R 6.1 requires that owners receive approval of plans by the Design Review Committee (DRC). This applies to all exterior plans for building (fence, wall, pool, spa, obstruction or exterior wiring, balcony, screen patio, patio cover, tent, awning carport, carport cover, trellis, improvement), or structure of any kind that is commenced, installed, erected, painted, maintained on the property, or demolished or replaced.
A DRC application must be submitted and approved before commencing any work.
A reminder to everyone submitting Design Review applications:
- A Performance Agreement MUST be accompanied with ALL applications with the exception of Re-Stain Applications. The Performance Agreement should be reviewed and signed by the homeowner and the contractor. No work can commence until it has been submitted to Mary Angelo in the Administrative Office. Review of the document by homeowner and contractor is of the utmost importance because it lists the requirements that all contractors must adhere to when performing work at Bodega Harbour.
- When submitting an application for review by the Design Review Committee, a $200 review fee should be included. After the application has been reviewed you will be requested to submit a refundable security deposit depending on the project category, and a Performance Agreement. When submitting an Administrative Approval Application for Repairs/Replacement, a refundable security deposit should be included. Amount is dependent on the project scope.
- When a project has been completed and you wish to have your security deposit reimbursed, please contact Mary Angelo in the Administration Office to request an inspection. Once the inspection has been performed and has passed, the inspector will contact Mary at which time a reimbursement request will be submitted by her.
Mary can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 707-875-3519 ext. 210.
Landscape Review
Winter Coastal Gardening
Happy Holidays from the Landscaping Committee
Welcome to the holidays here on the Northern California Coast. We are lucky to typically not get the frost that the gardens inland need to contend with, but lately we’ve had our share of frozen bird baths filled with an icy brim, and white dustings over decks, greens, and rooflines.
As we enjoy Winter, & the rain that it is bringing, be sure to turn off your automatic sprinklers, cover any plants that are not frost resistant, and enjoy the beauty of the season.
Some ideas for Winter gardening:
- As we go into Winter, this is the best time to trim your trees as they become dormant. When Spring arrives they’ll show more & healthier growth.
With proper planning for Winter Pruning, you’ll be pruning dormancy, avoiding Spring Nests, as well as maintaining HOA guidelines - It's never too late to mulch & cover irrigation systems. Mulch is more than pretty window-dressing. Mulch helps to regulate the temperature of the soil, gives a boost of nitrogen and holds moisture.
- While trimming trees & bushes, save some of the cuttings & branches & enjoy some dramatic interior floral arrangements, or possibly a wintery wreath.
- If you have pets in your home, always check what might be a danger to your pet. Poinsettia, for example, is such a holiday favorite, but can be a danger to our four legged family members.
- By now you have pruned your hydrangeas, and left the new growth for blooms for next year. Trimmed & shaped your lavender leaving the green & silver leaves. Enjoy herbs at the coast, some rosemary, lavender, lemon verbena, sage, thyme & more. They grow annually & are available year round for the home cook & baker.
- Clean & winterize your gardening tools. Wash off shovels, hoes & spade. Be sure to use alcohol to wash away disease that can infect your other plants.
- Enjoy your garden, & next month we’ll enjoy photos of our Fall/Winter Garden contest.
The winners, in order:
🥇First Place & Grand Prize: 456 Loon Court
🥈Second Place, 20874 Pelican Drive
🥉Third Place, 20306 Osprey
We congratulate these homeowners & gardeners!
May your garden be filled with greens & color and your home be filled with wintery arrangements of greens, Forced Narcissus Bulbs & dramatic the reds of the Amaryllis.
For anyone with a garden maintenance or view obstruction complaint, please complete a “Community Complaint Form” provided by the HOA, which describes your contact information and describes the parcel/address of whom you have an issue. The landscaping committee will come out and take photos.
The HOA will send out a letter of the findings of the landscape committee. These are recommendations. If you receive a letter that you do not agree with the findings, you can request to be on the Agenda of the Board of Directors meetings for the Bodega Harbour HOA held monthly.
Announcements, Updates, & Information Links
NOVEMBER'S LOCKER AUDIT HAS BEEN COMPLETED
Last month, we completed a Locker Audit. If you forgot to notify us that you have a locker with belongings, please report to lost and found to retrieve your items.
After January 1st, all items still in lost and found will be donated.
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (707) 875-3519 EXT 230 for more information.
Reminder, per Ordinance 11-20.100 vehicles must be moved on county maintained public streets after 72 hours. The streets in Bodega Harbour are county maintained and therefore fall under County Ordinances. Your vehicle is subject to tow if it isn’t removed/moved after 72 hours.
Do you want to save paper? Time? Money? Sign up for statements to be sent to you by e-mail only. Every month statements are printed for those with a balance due, and every quarter they are printed for many members as a reminder that it's time for quarterly dues payments again. This results in a lot of printing, paper, envelopes, and postage. If you would like to receive your statement by e-mail only, and forego the paper copy, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your name, parcel or member number, and the email address you'd like to use for receiving statements.
THANK YOU!
King Tides are Still in Effect!
We need your help to photograph extreme high tides on December 23 & 24, 2022 and January 21 & 22, 2023. You can find local King Tide times, browse King Tide photos, and find resources for educators and parents on the California King Tides Project website.
It's easy to participate in this community science project.
- Find your local high tide time for one of the King Tides dates
- visit the shoreline on the coast, bay, or Delta, and notice your surroundings to ensure you are safe and are not disturbing any animals
- make sure your phone's location services are turned on for your camera and then take your photo. The best photos show the water level next to familiar landmarks such as cliffs, roads, buildings, bridge supports, sea walls, staircases, and piers.
- Add your photo to our King Tides map either by uploading it via our website or by using the Survey123 app. If you want to use the app, be sure to download it (free from your app store) before you head out. Our photo upload form includes instructions in both English and Spanish.
Bodega Bay & County Happenings
Come Help Pull Invasives!
Non-native, invasive plants such as ice plant, European beachgrass, and sea rocket are outcompeting our native plants especially in coastal areas.
The Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) has teamed up with State Parks and Sonoma County Regional Parks to improve native plant habitat by removing invasives from sensitive native areas.
Bodega Head State Park
Second Sunday of each month
10am-1am
Doran Park
every Wednesday
9:30am-1pm
Call or text Alynn (707) 321-1748 or Jan (707) 569-4724
Thank you!
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