THE HARBOUR TIDINGS
—NOVEMBER 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
Our WineStation is now up and running and 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 $50 which will be paid via member charge.
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!
We have updated our wine selection which we hope you will enjoy as much as we do. To celebrate this new variety of local wines, we are offering a wine sale for all of our homeowners to take advantage of. If you are interested in placing an order, please click the link below which will take you to the order form. We will be accepting orders until Wednesday 11/16 and will have your orders ready for pick-up on Tuesday 11/22 or Wednesday 11/23.
Additionally, we would like to thank everyone who joined us for our Halloween and WineStation Introduction Event. We enjoyed seeing you all and hope everyone had a great time!
As promised, we are going to announce the winner of the costume contest however, we are opening the voting to all homeowners!
Please take a minute to view our wonderful contestants and click the link below to vote for your favorite costume. The winner will receive $50 in wine card credit and will be announced on next week's email blast.
THANK YOU!
FOOD AND BEVERAGE STAFF
Community Rules
USE OF AMENITIES FOR GUESTS & RENTERS
The BHHA Board of Directors amended Rule 9, Use of Amenities (BHHA Rules, Procedures & Fines) at their October 15, 2022 meeting. The rule amendment was made after the draft Rule 9 was distributed to owners and comments were received.
Below is a copy of the amended Rule 9.
Also attached as a link is the NOTICE TO GUESTS & RENTERS owners should provide to all guests & renters when the owner is not at the home.
9. Use of Amenities.
Amenities (listed in the chart below) are for the use of owners, and with some restrictions, resident family members, long-term tenants, and their accompanied guests. Use of amenities by short-term renters is limited as specified below
Owners, resident family members, and long-term renters with access cards and their accompanied guests are welcome to use all the amenities, with the exception of the exercise room. That amenity is available only to owners and resident family members with access cards.
Owners, resident family members, long-term tenants, and their accompanied guests as well as short-term renters may use the tennis/pickleball courts, playground, basketball, bocce, and clubhouse lot beach access. Short-term tenants may use the facilities designated below. (See CC&R 2.4)
- An “Owner” is an owner of record as shown on the deed for a lot in Bodega Harbour. Owners shall submit an application for all access cards and all users shall follow the BHHA rules for use of amenities. No more than six access cards may be issued per lot. The first four cards are free. Additional or replacement cards are available for a fee. Contact the Administration office immediately if you lose your access card, sell your home, or no longer need an access card so it can be deactivated.
- A “Resident Family Member” is a family member whose principal residence is an owner’s home in Bodega Harbour. The Owner must approve in writing the issuance of all access cards.
- A “Long-Term Tenant” is a person renting a home in Bodega Harbour for more than 30 days and is listed on a current lease/rental agreement on file with the Administration office. Tenant access cards will be deactivated at the end of the lease period.
- “Clubhouse lot beach access” path refers to the asphalt path south-east of the tennis courts (not the gated path near the clubhouse.)
Link to Notice to Guests and Renters
Let’s enjoy Bodega Harbour together!
Golf News
Hello members, we hope you’re doing well and enjoying our beautiful fall weather in Bodega Harbour! Please see below for some important announcements for golf operations in November.
AERATION: The greens aeration was completed by Jonathan Ivory and his crew October 24-25th with medium tines. All went well and they’re on their way to healing. With a little help from the weather, they should return back to ‘firm and fast’ before long!
MEMORIAL GOLF FUNDRAISER (11/4/22): Golf Fundraiser will be held Friday, November 4th at 3:00 pm. This is a 9-hole scramble event to be followed by awards and auction to benefit CERES. Stay tuned as we’ll recap the results of this fundraiser next month!
BALLOON SALE: Our annual balloon sale will be held Friday, December 9th from approximately 4-7 pm. 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, you select all of your merchandise, bring it up to the counter, then pick your balloon. Our golf shop staff will pop the balloon to reveal the coupon inside, which will range from 20% - 50% off, and one lucky shopper can select the balloon with the FREE coupon!
MEN’S CLUB NEWS: The Club Championship & Senior Net Championships are now complete; results are below.
The 36-hole Club Championship Match (black tees) was held between Dr. Chris Finkemeier and defending champ, Frank Gonnella. Although Dr. Finkemeier played well, he was up against Frank, playing his best golf of the year, when it mattered most. Congratulations to Frank Gonnella for his excellent play and to Dr. Chis Finkemeier for 2nd Place!. Frank is no stranger to the winner’s circle as Club Champion and feel we’ll likely see Chris battle his way back soon for another worthy finals match!
The Senior Net Championship (white tees) was a match between close friends, Greg Thokle and Kurt Diebel. Greg & Kurt played a grueling match that was tied after regulation and went two extra holes to determine the winner. Congratulations to Greg for fending off Kurt on a classic battle, and to Kurt for finishing runner-up!
Men’s Club Awards Luncheon: TBD
WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS: Ace of Aces Tournament was held October 4th and the winners are as follows:
Gross Flight: Monica Nowak, score of 90 Net Flight: Jane Vail, score of 75
Congrats to Monica & Jane!
Women’s Club Awards Luncheon will be held Tuesday, December 13th 11:30AM at the Union Hotel.
REMINDER: Remember to book your holiday tee times well in advance for December/January Holidays, as they fill up fast.
We are closed December 25th, Christmas Day.
NEW GOLF SHOP HOURS & GOLF CAR RETURN: We are open at 7:00am and close at 5:00pm. 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 7:00am to 4:00pm each day. We have a total of six 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 www.bodegaharbourgolf.com or, call 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.
More on our Cancellation Policy: Members, if you or your guest(s) cannot make your reserved tee times, please remember to cancel within 24 hours. To cancel, you can call the member line, 707-875-3539 during normal business hours. If you’re unable to speak to the golf shop staff in person, do not leave a message as the cancellations are time-sensitive, but rather e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. within the cancellation window. This email is monitored by our managers who can make the necessary changes.
We need your help, so for any household who cancels outside of the cancellation window, we’ll note your account and allow two warnings per year. If it happens a third, and/or subsequent times, you’ll be charged 50% of the applicable rate each time to help offset lost revenue, even if the household has annual pass(es).
Thanks in advance for your cooperation!
MEMBERS ONLY & ACCOMPANIED GUEST PLAY:
9-HOLE PLAY: Options for 9-hole play are the BACK 9 in the mornings from
7:30 – 8:30am, and available during twilight time on the FRONT 9.
Additional members-only play is offered daily after 4pm. 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 following link:
CLICK HERE FOR GIFT CARD ORDERS
SNACK BAR HOURS: Open daily from approximately 7:30am to 3:00pm (weather-permitting).
The snack bar is now featuring Starbucks Coffee, drip coffee and specialty beverages! Our menu has been expanded and updated, to view our 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 two photos, one is a beautiful shot of Hole #7 from Dr. Chris Finkemeier and the other, a bevy of Quail on Hole #8 captured by Bob Fisher.
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
This Month:
On November 7,
Anne Kirsch shares Ray Bradbury's
Fahrenheit 451
On November 7th, Anne Kirsch will lead a discussion of Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.
“Written in the 1950’s not long after the Nazi’s burned books and, eventually human beings…America is living under a cloud of fear created by McCarthyism…these anxieties are present in the novel.”
“Bradbury’s key inspiration was the invasion of television…warning us about the threat of mass media to reading, about the bombardment of digital sensations that could substitute for critical thinking.”
“Bradbury feared memory loss…the more we erode language, the more we erode thought, and then the easier we are to control.”
“Bradbury believed we voted for political and economic systems to keep us happy rather than informed. We chose to give up our privacy and freedom to tech companies…How could they stop …hacking into thousands of years of humanity’s collective history and culture and then rewriting it or hitting delete.”
(Ramin Bahrani, The New York Times Essay Note: Bahrani made the Fahrenheit 451 film adaptation in 2018)
Coming Attractions:
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.) The November meeting will be held in the dining room at our Clubhouse at 3:30pm.
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.
Gym Reservations
For convenience and ease, reservations for using the gym can now be made online, at BHHA.org. Please note that the reservation system has been recently modified with board approval—those changes have been highlighted below in green.
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 link 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
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: Time for Tree Pruning
As we enter into Winter, time to plan for tree trimming. Many birds will have migrated and trees will become dormant. We in the Harbour have some beautiful trees that have been lovingly maintained.
If you do trim your tree during winter, when dormant, it is very likely that it will show more and healthier growth than it did before. As a general rule, you’ll want to wait until the middle or latter part of winter, or until the worst of the cold has come and gone.
Tree trimming can be fun, and almost remind us of a large Bonsai.
The Worst Time to Trim
Some people opt to trim their trees during the Fall in an attempt to get a head start on the next year, but this is actually the worst time to trim your tree branches. After you trim, your tree wants to put out new growth, but if you do it just before winter, it can weaken the plant because it’s also ready to go dormant.
Spring and Summer Trimming
While Winter is the best time and Fall is the worst time, you may be wondering about Spring and Summer. It’s actually acceptable to trim trees during both seasons. If you missed the Winter deadline, you can still get away with trimming in early Spring. However, if the tree is one that flowers in early Spring, wait until it’s finished blooming. If you want to correct or slow the growth of certain branches on a tree, you can prune them in Summer after they’ve completed their new growth. For wildlife, this can be the worst time to trim, with nesting migratory birds.
Trimming and Rain
Whatever season you choose to trim your trees in, never do it right after it rains. Wait until the tree and general area around it are dry, and preferably, do it on a sunny day. This helps prevent the spread of disease and bacteria that can kill you trees and other plants.
With proper planning for winter pruning, you’ll be pruning during dormancy, avoiding spring nests, as well as maintaining HOA Guidelines. Plan your pruning and enjoy your garden and wildlife.
Winter Beautiful Garden Contest…time to submit your gardens to enter our Semi-Annual Garden Beautiful Contest.
Enter your garden by providing your name, address, contact information and garden photos. A member of the Landscape Committee can come and take photos if you like. Please enter by Monday, December 8, 2022. Contestants will be voted on at the December 12, 2022 landscaping meeting.
$300 goes to the First Prize Winner, $150 to Second and Third Prize Winners. Let’s celebrate our local landscaping.
Announcements, Updates, & Information Links
LOCKER AUDIT
Anyone who has a locker in either the men's or women's locker rooms, please confirm lock and locker numbers with the BHHA office. We will be conducting a locker cleanout at the end of November. Property left in unassigned or unverified lockers will be removed and placed in the lost and found for 30 days.
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (707) 875-3519 EXT 230 to verify locker information.
The Board of Directors approved the option of having two tennis courts in the upper court space and four pickleball courts in the lower court space. This work is planned to be done this coming Spring.
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!
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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