Volume 40 - No. - 33 - August 22, 2025

Connecting our Community

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Hello Homeowners,


I appreciate the feedback I get on these articles, and I am glad that you find them useful and are opening up the doors of communication. I wish I had more ability to meet a larger percentage of you; for now, Valley News articles, meetings, and community events will have to suffice. It is always good to meet homeowners as I am out and about. Thank you for reaching out and being part of making the community the best that it can be. SDCEA is a special place to live, work, and enjoy!


I would like to extend a big thank you to our team of employees. They have been instrumental in taking workplace safety to heart. WE, as a TEAM, have taken safety and hazard reduction seriously. Nobody wants employees to get hurt, but the focus on avoiding injuries has a significant impact on our ability to complete work and on our bottom line. September is our workers' comp and master insurance package renewal time. The Board will have a second review of our insurance policies and refined premium quotes at Tuesday’s meeting. The bottom line / good news, is that our workers’ comp modeling or Experience Modification has dropped significantly each of the last two years, resulting in what we all want to hear: reduced insurance costs. The same applies to our property coverages.


We have three main areas of insurance coverage:

  • Employee Health/Benefits Insurance
  • Property/Liability/Association Insurance
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance


I am pleased to say that we have had good results this year with our recent renewals. Staying SAFE at work, being healthier in life, and a tremendous amount of fire fuel reduction and removals are showing dividends. This is how a well-run association works to benefit every homeowner. Next week, I will report on the details of how our renewal premiums compare to those of other associations in California this year.


Thanks again for helping us make San Diego Country Estates the best it can be! See you at the Ramona Rodeo!


Thank you, Carl Weise, GM

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Community Calendar


Plan to attend the Board Meeting this Tuesday and learn about the latest in our community.

Nine and Wine for Ladies and Twilight Golf is open to all, and we are introducing The Succulent Cellar at our Winemaker Event next week.


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Horse Microchipping Clinic Sept. 7

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Help Us Win Best of Ramona!


San Vicente Resort in SDCEA is honored to be nominated in 15 categories in the 2025 Best of Ramona Readers Poll. Show your community pride — click below to cast your vote and help us bring home the win! PS - you can vote once a day.


Vote Today!

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Summer Grooves: BB and Company Light Up Concerts in the Park


BB and Company brought an unforgettable night of funk, soul, and crowd-pleasing fun to Concerts in the Park, keeping the community dancing, singing, and smiling all evening long.


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Forever Sweethearts: The Love Story of Charles and Carol Oswalt


Homeowners Charles and Carol Oswalt have built a life full of family, creativity, and joy. Even after four decades, they still treat each other as best friends and lifelong sweethearts.


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Firewise USA – Our Community Coming together for Wildfire Safety & Preparedness - Saturday, Sept. 20


Our best defense against wildfire is each other. Through Firewise education and collective action, we transform hazard zones into havens of safety—because a prepared community is an unbreakable community.


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Endless Summer Couples Golf Tournament Brings Aloha Spirit to the Fairways


With Hawaiian shirts, friendly competition, and plenty of laughter, the Endless Summer Couples Golf Tournament turned a sunny August morning into a celebration of community, connection, and fun on the course.


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Golf Lessons and Jr. Golf Clinics


Adults and children aged 6-14 can improve their golf game with personal lessons and clinics led by experienced golf instructors.


Make an appointment with a golf instructor or sign up for our Jr. Clinic.


See more details in the flyer.



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Summer Nights and Silver Screens in the Estates


Gathering Grounds Espresso Bar hosted three movie nights through the summer, bringing families together to enjoy feature films under the stars.



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Upgrade Your Homeowner ID Cards


Our old ID card system is now retired. If you haven’t picked up your new ID card, please visit Community Relations at 15910 Avenel Lane, Monday – Friday between 7:30 am and 4 pm. These cards are required for amenity access, so don’t delay.


If you have any questions, Community Relations can be reached at (760) 789-8747 or crddept@sdcea.net.

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Employment Opportunities with

San Diego Country Estates


We have open positions:


  • Part-Time Cook
  • Full-Time Equestrian Maintenance
  • Part-Time Member Guest Attendant
  • Part-Time Dishwasher/Prep Cook


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