This is the third of a three-part series in the Verandah View that describes how we work together to keep Verandah a special place to live. At the center of this effort is Verandah’s design review process. Part One of the series described what Verandah’s design review process is and why we have it. Part […]

On October 14th the VCA Board convened a Budget Town Hall to describe the proposed 2025 annual budget and to solicit comments from homeowners. At the November 12th Board meeting it approved a budget for the year beginning January 1, 2025. It provides services similar to those we received in 2024. The budget is posted […]

Mark your calendars! The Verandah Club is hosting an Art Gala on January 20, 2025 featuring the artwork of over a dozen residents. “We are very excited to be working with the Club to host this event again,” said Alice Borowsky, Verandah resident, photographer and coordinator of the Gala. “We had an incredible turnout last […]

This past autumn the VCA conducted a raffle to encourage residents to enroll in our Automated Clearing House (ACH). The winners were Robert and Dawn Hallman of Pebblebrook. A good number of our residents did sign up during the promotion. However, as of the end of November 378 homeowners are still writing and mailing checks […]

Grandma’s Closet is a lending library of items that Verandah residents are willing to lend. So many items are only needed for a short time, so why bother buying them when you can borrow from neighbors. Listed on VCAlife.com, click on Things to Do and scroll down to Grandma’s Closet. Baby items, such as: car […]

The VCA will always need suitable office space to conduct its business. However, as of today it does not have a secure long-term office situation. The VCA has a multi-year lease agreement for office space but has no control over whether the lease will continue or the cost after the lease expires. And, as Verandah […]

TIRAMISU INGREDIENTS • 5 Eggs – Separate Yokes and Whites • 1 (121/2 ounce) Container Mascarpone Cheese • 1 (10 ounce pkg) Lady Fingers* • 1/4 Cup Sugar • 1/2 Cup Semi-Sweet Morsels – Chopped in a Food Processor • 1/4 Cup Espresso • (1 ounce) Dark Rum * Bellino Lady Fingers available at Mario’s […]

GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA AT BELL TOWER MALL Yes, yes it’s a pizza restaurant, but it’s my favorite pizza restaurant and let me tell you why. For a first course the Garden Ranch is my number one choice. Crispy Romaine, sweet red peppers, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, croutons and the best ranch dressing I have ever […]

On January 15, 2025, Sew & Sews will hold our season-opening luncheon with current members and anyone who would like to learn more about our nonprofit organization. This is a great opportunity to hear how our Verandah Sewing Club in 2017, evolved into the Sew & Sews and currently serves so many other nonprofits in […]

These two beauties are Golden Retrievers who live with Lydia and Bob Brown. Abby, 5 1/2 year Golden, loves belly rubs, soaking in the pool after playing with sister Lexi and her brother and sister cats. Mischievous Lexi, 2 1/2 year Golden, loves her paws massaged, swimming in the pool, chasing balls and carrying rocks […]