MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Hello,
I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather we had in April….get ready for the rainy season! Thanks to the residents that have pressured washed their homes and keeping the outside looking fresh!
The stormwater drainage improvements at the East side of the community along Perimeter Park Circle are moving right along. This project will consist of three phases and will proceed for the next several months. Please note that some streets will become one-way traffic as we work through these phases and contractors will be on site daily. I will provide updates on the upcoming improvements and reach out directly to the residents affected by each phase.
Just a friendly reminder that rent is due on the 1st of each month. Timely rent payments help us continue providing a well-managed and comfortable community for all residents.
To make things as easy and convenient as possible, we encourage residents to enroll in automatic payments through ACH or submit payments online at www. junipersandsfl.com. These options can help ensure payments are made on time each month. We understand that unexpected situations can happen, and we truly appreciate open communication if challenges arise. Our intention is always to work together and support our residents whenever possible.
Wishing everyone health, peace and Joy!
Blessings and Happiness, Ernie (text 904-689-4009)
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Daily at 6:00 p.m.Get some fresh air and join your neighbors at the pavilion to walk or ride your bike for some exercise and conversation.
Sam’s Southern Restaurant
COMMUNITY EVENTS
BINGO
BINGO every Wednesday, at 4:00 p.m. at the Pavilion. Come win some money and have some fun. If it’s your first time, you can play for free!!!!
LEFT, RIGHT, CENTER GAME
Left, Right, Center (LRC) game will be at the pavilion on Mondays @ 4:00 p.m. If you want to play, bring lots of quarters.
MEN’S POOL
Every Tuesday, leaving the park at 10:45 am for the Pelican Pub.
LADIES LUNCHEON
Ladies luncheon will be on Thursday, May 14 at Sam’s Southern Restaurant
LADIES SOCIAL
Ladies Social will be on 7th and 21st at 6:00 p.m. at the Pavilion. All Ladies are welcome.
MEN’S POKER
Men’s poker will be on the 14th and 28th at 6:00 p.m. at the Pavilion. All Men are welcome, come have fun and win some money.
BIKING & WALKING
Biking & Walking, daily at 6:00 p.m., meet at the Pavilion to join in the activity.
COMMUNITY DINNER
Community dinner will be on Saturday, May 16th at 5:00 p.m.
Let me know if you will be attending. Please bring an item to share.
VOLUNTEER MEETING
Volunteer meeting on Monday, May 18th, 10:00 a.m. at the office.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• First Friday ART walk…our first Juniper Sands community arts and crafts day…join us in the pavilion on Friday, May 1st, check the bulletin board for the arts and crafts fun time.
• Some residents desire to learn: Sign language, Crochet, Technology tips, dance, exercise for all, musical instrument and so much more…will pay for the instruction/class you provide.
• Please share with Ernie the outside contractors, mechanics, repair people you have used with delightful results and or bad outcome with cost disappointment. We want to know the good and bad. Our upcoming directory will include a list of those we recommend to our neighbors.
• Give us a photo of your pets and we will occupy another bulletin board…get to know our 4-legged neighbors post.
• Interested in our Saint Augustine Garden Club? There are 9 Circles meeting monthly…let Nikki or Maria know if you’re interested.
• If you haven’t visited the library at the office, please check it out. We got lots of books, puzzles, games, and CDs.
• The Pavilion is available for personal use, please let me know if you would like to reserve it.
• We have a raffle at the dinners to raise money for Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Bring your damaged and unwanted jewelry to the office. Neighbors Helping Neighbors has a use for them. If you have any items to donate to the raffle, please bring them to the office.
• If anyone is interested in volunteering, please come to the next meeting on February 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at the office.
DID YOU KNOW?
• National Do Not Call list 888-382-1222. You must call from the phone number you want to be added. Valid for 5 years. This may help with the SPAM calls you receive.
• We have a food pantry at the office. Nonperishable items. If you need food or toiletries, please come by and see what we have.
• VFW, Post 2391 on US 1 South, has breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30-12:00 opened to the public, prices are very reasonable. Show your support to our local Veterans and help Post 2391 continue to operate.
• Technical support for using your phone or computer is available at the Main Library and Council on Aging.
• On Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Orthopedic Place by the hospital, Awaken City Church passes out food, cars begin lining up at 4:30 p.m.
• The 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. Family Church on SR 207 passes out food.
• St. Vincent De Paul food bank: You must call 904-429-7660, Monday/Tuesday from 9-11 A.M. only to make an appointment. Thursday from 10-12 noon or Saturday from 9-11 a.m. drive up food pantry, 252 San Marco Ave.
• Planet Fitness offers Medicare recipients gym perks and silver sneakers. This depends on your plan. Please call Medicare to see if your plan covers the gym and silver sneakers.
• Marco’s Pizza, 230 Plaza Blvd, Suite 6, St. Augustine, FL 32086 (904) 342-1010 offers 50% discount on a pizza when it’s a full moon
MOON TALK
Blue Moon
May 2026 features a rare “Blue Moon” month with two full moons—the Flower Moon on May 1st (17:23 UTC) and a second full moon on May 30-31st, marking it a special time for astronomical observation. These two full moons are both “micromoons,” appearing slightly smaller because they occur near the moon’s farthest point from Earth.
The full moon is on 1st and 31st
The new moon is on 16th
Best Days:
Go fishing: 1, 16-31
Go camping: 3-5, 30,31
Entertain: 21,22
Cut hair to encourage growth: 25-27
Cut hair to discourage growth: 11, 12, 15
Begin diet to lose weight: 3, 13
Quit smoking: 3, 13
All data for best times and moon talk are from the Old Farmer’s Almanac 2026
RESIDENT VENDORS
These neighbors do excellent work at reasonable rates.
John’s Lock & Key for all your locksmith’s needs - John Prieto (904) 229-1637
Jack’s Lawn Care & Pressure Washing - Jack Solomon (904) 495-3434
Alan’s Home Repair and Plumbing - Alan Chapman (904) 392-2716
Momma Terry’s Dog Boarding (small breeds) - Terry Dunn (904) 615-1637
Maria Zabinski – Notary public (239) 826-4708
Pet Sitting and Home Clean Out - Angela Curtis (904) 429-5309
Pet Sitting - Diana Schrader (614) 325-1393
Dollar Wise Pest Control - Jack Saullo (904) 460-5385
REMINDERS
The speed limit is 15 mph. Please slow down! There are a few of you that seem to forget we have a speed limit in our community. Remember, when it rains, to slow way down. This will help keep the water from going into your neighbor’s yard.
Please continue to keep your homes and lots manicured and decluttered. There are some of you that think you shouldn’t have to comply with community standards. Walk around the outside of your home and make a list of improvements that need to be made and take action. Pressure wash your home, clean the gutters, paint if needed, etc. Make your home look the best you can! For those of you who refuse to comply, a notice will be given to you and placed in your file. 3 notices can result in eviction.
When you cut your lawn, please do not blow your debris on your neighbors lot or vehicle. Please be respectful….treat others the way you would like to be treated.
If you have relatives or friends visiting for more than a few days, please let me know. It is important that I know who is in the park. Visitors are allowed to stay up to 14 days at a time. 30 days total per year. Please do not let your visitors bring a pet weighing more than 20 pounds. Large dogs can be a danger to our small pets.
If you haven’t signed up to ACH to have your rent automatically come out of your bank account, please reconsider the convenience of it. Or you can set up an account at www. junipersandfl.com and pay online.
Juniper Sands now has a mobile App. You can download it on Google Play or App Store or Scan the QR code. If you notice anything that should be added or deleted, please let me know.
Please check out the bulletin board in the Pavilion for upcoming events and opportunities to share your hobbies, favorite pastime games, book clubs, yoga, etc.
Please keep your dog on a leash when outside and when you’re walking your dog, do not let your dog go in other residents’ yards. If you are a cat owner, please be sure that your cat has a collar on. Please stop feeding the feral cats, and raccoons. The food that is being left out for the cats is bringing more rodents and wild animals into our community!!! If you don’t feed the cats, they will catch the rodents!!!!
Garbage pickup:
Monday and Friday - household garbage, Wednesday- yard debris. Please put your household garbage in garbage bags and don’t make them too heavy to where they fall apart when picked up. We pick up garbage for residents only…please do not allow your friends or family to bring their trash into the community for JD to pick up. Clean your garbage cans regularly.
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