Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Three simple words are how I choose to start my first message as Co-President of The Orinda Association. Ringing in the “New Year” for me has always been about starting anew, as in new friendships, new beginnings and new endeavors. I am looking forward to all the newness 2024 will bring!
Before we get too far into 2024, I want to take an opportunity to thank all the individuals who supported The Orinda Association’s plethora of activities in 2023. Our 4th of July Parade was a huge success and a lot of fun for our entire community.
The 19th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show, which featured, of all things … Land Yachts, was a smashing success. The car show is much more than shiny chrome and revved-up engines – it has become a gathering place for friends and family where we open our wonderful community for all to enjoy.
Thank you to the record number of families who attended and generously donated money to The Orinda Association. We were able to raise additional funds for some of our lesser-known, sponsored activities.
We saw a high volume of volunteers for Seniors Around Town, and the money we raised for the program has allowed us to further our commitment to our seniors. We also need additional volunteer drivers for Seniors Around Town. Please visit orindaassociation.org to see how you can help.
We are also very appreciative of those who donated their old cars to Cars2ndChance. Car donors receive a tax write-off and our Rotary Club sponsors take care of all the behind-the-scenes logistical details to make the process seamless for everyone.
Reminder, if you have an old car, maybe one you are still incurring DMV and insurance premiums on, please consider donating today. Call 925.326.5868 and they will get this process started for you. This is a great way to reduce your taxes while helping others. Please donate today!
As we start the new year, all of us at The Orinda Association are starting to plan for the 2024 4th of July Parade. As you can imagine, there is so much work that leads up to the actual event. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please call The Orinda Association office directly at 925.254.0800. I guarantee you will find the time rewarding!
Lastly, on behalf of The Orinda Association and the entire Orinda community, I want to extend a huge heartfelt thank-you to Sally Hogarty for all that she’s done for The Orinda Association and our entire Orinda Community.
For 30 years, Sally has dedicated an enormous amount of time, money and energy making our community a very special place. In Sally’s last message as the president of The Orinda Association, she reflected on the incredible people who make Orinda a better place. I am not sure you could find a more incredible person or one who has contributed more to making Orinda better than Sally Hogarty. Thank you, Sally, we already miss you!
Again, Happy New Year and enjoy this amazing edition of The Orinda News.
