The Harbour Herald

December 2023

Message from the GM


It's hard to believe the holiday season is upon us and a new year is around the corner. The Management Team has been focused on preparing the next fiscal year budget and has been working with the finance committee weekly to review the draft, make changes and ask questions. Once the review of the committee takes place, the draft will be sent out to the membership for comment, before it is reviewed and approved by the Board at their January meeting.


In addition to the budget, we have also been working with the Strategic Planning Committee to create a Strategic Plan for the Harbour for the next 5 years. The Dredging Committee has been working hard to coordinate with various entities in an effort to conduct our next dredging of Aquia Creek. With that, a survey of the whole waterway will take place in the next few weeks.


Asphalt work, to include milling and paving of several roads as well as repairs to the golf cart path concluded last month and the results look great! The docks at the marina were cleaned and they almost look new! Updates to several parks and courts have also taken place.


As we near the end of this year, I hope we are all able to reflect on the wonderful memories and the positive moments we've shared over the last year, especially with the great losses we've endured this last Fall.


With that, and on behalf of the Aquia Harbour Staff, Happy Holidays!


Sincerely,


Mary Russel

General Manager

Board of Directors Meeting



The combined November and December Board Meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. at the Country Club, lower level.

 

To attend via Zoom either click here or call 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 820 6710 8424

Passcode: 203882

Draft December 6 Meeting Agenda

Gate Sentry - New Feature

 

Gate Sentry is excited to announce its new Events feature. Click below to read what the feature offers and how to use it to streamline guest processing.

Gate Sentry Events Feature
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Unlimited Leaf Collection

 

Every Monday in November and December, GFL will collect all leaves put out by residents. Leaves must either be in a GFL provided yard waste container or be in bags. Bags should not weigh more than 35 pounds each.

GFL Holiday Schedule

 

For the week of December 25 and January 1, yard waste and recycling will be collected on Tuesday and trash will be collected on Wednesday. Please remember to put your containers out the night before they are to be emptied.

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Christmas Tree Collection

 

GFL will collect live Christmas trees with yard waste on December 26, January 2, January 8 , January 15 and January 22. Trees should be clear of decorations, lights, etc., not placed in bags and cut into sections that are no more than 6’ long.

ACC Winter Meeting Schedule


In November, December and January the Architectural Control Committee will only meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.

2024 Committee Volunteers Needed


The AHPOA is seeking volunteers to serve on its 2024 committees. To learn more Click Here. To apply choose one of the options below. Download the committee application form or apply online (you must be a registered user on the AHPOA's website)

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AMENITY NEWS

This Week's Police Report

Weekly Report: 11/24 - 12/1

Calls For Service: 67


  • Approximately 82hrs. of Traffic Enforcement conducted i.e. Speed Enforcement. DUI Enforcement and Stop Sign Violations.
  • 20 Virginia Uniform Summons issued and 41 warning citations issued.
  • 239 building and residential checks conducted.
  • 2 arrests made for drunk in public.

Targeted Areas:



  • Washington Drive @ Aquia Towne Center
  • Dewey Drive
  • Front Gate @ Washington Drive 
  • Washington Drive / Richmond Drive
  • Aquia Drive / Dewey Drive
  • Atlantic Drive / Aquia Drive
  • Aquia Drive / Aquia Park
  • Aquia Drive / Richmond Drive
  • Aquia Drive / Harpoon Drive 
  • Richmond Drive / Cape Cod Drive 
  • Plymouth Drive / Isabella Drive
  • John Paul Jones Drive / Cape Cod Drive
  • Clippership Drive / Aquia Drive
  • Constitution Drive / Titanic Drive / Aquia Drive

Reports Handled:


  • 3 AHPD reports taken
  • 1 Stafford report taken


The Police Department is currently hiring for full-time patrol officers. Anyone interested in applying please contact Chief Cameron at bcameron@aquiaharbour.org.

Aquia Harbour Golf Course


Click on the Newsletter button for information from the golf course - hours of operation, gift ideas and golf memberships. The golf course, pro shop and driving range will be closed on December 24th and 25th. For those who are eagerly anticipating getting back out on the course next year, click on the Tournament button.

Golf December 2023 Newsletter
2024 Tournament Schedule

Aquia Harbour Marina


Click on for important information about winterizing and fishing only from the designated area in the marina.

Marina December 2023Newsletter

SANCTIONED ORGANIZATIONS UPDATES

Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club



The Host Lions has an event filled month including its popular annual Christmas tree sale.

Read on!



Read More Here

Aquia Harbour's

Women's Club


Click below to read more about the children's holiday party, which is open to all residents, on December 3 and other news.

Read More Here

SCHOOL UPDATES

Shirley C. Heim Middle School - Home of the Timberwolves


Read on to learn about the 8th grade Social, the Shirley shop and other news from the PTO.

Read More Here

Brooke Point High School PTSO Newsletter - Home of the Black Hawks

 

Read all the PTSO news including information about helping families in need and how to submit contributions to the 'Through the Years' video.

Read More Here

Calendar of Events

Events County Wide


Looking for something to do outside of the Harbour? Check out Stafford County government's event site at Events - Tour Stafford Virginia (tourstaffordva.com) and sign up for its events newsletter at Newsletter - Tour Stafford Virginia (tourstaffordva.com).

Coat Drive

By the Aquia Harbour Women's Club

Ends December 1

 

 

Deposit gently used coats in the designated box outside the business office.

Breakfast with Santa

By the Aquia Harbour Evening Lions

 

December 2| 9 am - 11:30 am | Country Club



$11.00 per person

Kids under 2 are free

Seating limited to 85. Reserve your seating!

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair

By the Harbour Events Club

December 2| 10 am - 3 pm | Harbour Inn



hec.events@yahoo.com

Click Here to Register

Children's Holiday Party

By the Aquia Harbour Women's Club

December 3| 3 pm - 5 pm | Harbour Inn

 

Enjoy crafts, free refreshments and a visit with Santa



AquiaHarbourWC@gmail.com

Adult Game Night

By the Harbour Events Club

December 6 | 5 to 10 pm

Country Club


Contact: hec.events@yahoo.com

November/December Regular Board Meeting

December 6 | 7:00 pm |

Country Club - Lower Level

Secret Santa

By the Harbour Events Club

December 8| Registration Ends

December 11 - 15 | Deliveries



hec.events@yahoo.com

Click Here to Register

Blue Santa


December 9 | Starts at 5:30 pm



Support Empowerhouse with the Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club by donating needed items. Items should be left at the end of your driveway for pick up.

Items Needed
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Santa Visits

By the Aquia Evening Lions

Visits are December 11 - 15



One child $20

Each additional child $10

Family Game Night

By the Harbour Events Club

December 14 | 6 pm -

10 pm | Harbour Inn



All ages are welcome!

Second Thursday of every month.


Contact: hec.events@yahoo.com

Business Office Closed

Friday, December 15 | Noon



Christmas Tree & White House Ornaments Sale

by the Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club

Through December 16 | Aquia Towne Center


Sale might end earlier if trees are sold out.


Aquia Harbour Police Town Hall

December 17 | 10 am - Noon | Harbour Inn

 


Business Office Closed

Friday, December 22 at 1 pm through Tuesday, December 26



Golf Complex Closed

December 24 and 25

 

The golf course, pro shop and driving range will be closed for Christmas.

Line Dancing

Tuesdays| 12:30 pm -

2:30 pm | Harbour Inn

 

No fee.



Contact: martinellid@verizon.net

Check out the Association Calendar & Website

Visit Aquia Harbour Property Owners Association! Browse information and resources for Aquia Harbour POA as well as a complete listing of all committee and club meetings.

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540-659-3050 | ahpoa@aquiaharbour.org | www.aquiaharbour.org

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