Author: Doron Katz

In an effort to improve transparency around the HOA operations, we are providing our members access to the minutes of our meetings going forward. In fact, all of 2025 and 2026 and into the future will be made available online.

For minutes prior to 2025, please request them and we will provide them on an individual basis, because the effort to anonymize (remove sensitive information) from prior minutes is not something we are able to do at the moment.

You can find the minutes easily by clicking on the Meetings & Minutes navigation link up the top of our website. Note that there will be a delay of a month for the minutes to get published, pending approval the following month.

We are excited to complete our 2026 elections last night. The second part of our elections following the trustee elections, is the election of the board positions.

The positions remain primarily the same as last year, with the exception of the inclusion of a new board member to a newly created position, Forest officer. This position will be take up by Careyann Ginos whom will lend her expertise in forest, shrubs, and land to help beautify our forest, working closely with JoAnn, our parks officer.

We are excited to begin this year and serve our community.

Your’s sincerely,

Doron Katz

President of High Woodlands HOA.

High Woodlands Neighbors, we wanted to share the final budget for 2026 sent out by snail mail in December.

You can download it below

The proposed 2026 community budget presents a stable and well-managed financial plan, with projected income closely matching projected expenses of approximately $131,700. The budget includes a very small planned operating shortfall (under $1,000), which is not material and does not indicate any structural issue. Expense levels are consistent with prior years and reflect normal operating needs such as programs, equipment, officials, administrative costs, and special events. Revenue projections are conservative and aligned with historical participation levels.

The community enters 2026 in a strong financial position, with roughly $269,000 in cash reserves held across checking, savings, and a certificate of deposit. These reserves more than cover seasonal fluctuations or unexpected expenses, eliminating any liquidity concerns and the need for special assessments. Fee comparisons show rates generally in line with neighboring leagues, with variations by age group driven by actual cost differences rather than discretionary increases. Overall, the budget supports continued operations, maintains financial stability, and reflects prudent fiscal planning.

We are writing to inform the community of the passing of one of our community members. We as the board want to wish Terry and her family our thoughts and prayers.

On December 4, 2025, Doug Brenna suffered a cardiac arrest in his High Woodlands home. Despite the heroic efforts of Kirkland first responders, Doug did not survive. He and his wife, Terry, have lived near the park for the past 41 years, where they raised their children, Amanda and David.

You are invited to a Celebration of Life Service for Doug at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, at Alderwood Community Church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd. in Lynnwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the church, to water projects of World Concern, or to Red Willow Ministries.

We wanted to share the following upcoming dates for the rest of the year and 2026. Note that we haven’t scheduled our social events next year, so be sure to follow us on Facebook or visit our home page for updates.

• December 8th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting
• January 12th 2026
  • Member’s Annual Meeting & Elections
  • Presentation of budget.
• February 9th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
  • Announcement of new board of trustees
• February 15th 2026
  • Last day for dues to be paid before penalty.
• March 9th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
• April 13th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
• May 11th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
• June 8th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
• July 11th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
• August 10th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
• September 14th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
• October 12th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
• November 9th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.
• December 14th 2026
  • Monthly Trustee Meeting.

We are holding our upcoming annual board of trustees election on January 12th during our member’s meeting. We have three vacancies, as we have every year. The following candidates are running for re-election:

1. JoAnn Tolentino (currently Parks officer)
2. Daria Heimerman (currently Treasurer)
3. Vacant

Please attend our meeting at 7:30pm at Our Redeemer Church to stand for a position as a trustee, or to vote. You can also obtain a proxy vote, by filling out the following and having a member of good standing provide it to the board.

We are looking to start a new tradition around Christmas time by Christmas caroling around our lovely High Woodlands neighborhood. We are looking for volunteers, adults and kids to join in a group we are looking to form to carol.

Join us at our next HOA monthly meeting on Monday December 9th at 7:30pm at Our Redeemer Church. Alternatively, you can drop a line to our social coordinator, Jessica, at social@highwoodlands.com.