Nokonah Condominiums

Nokonah Condominiums
FALL/WINTER 2011
Dear Residents,
It seems that this year has literally flown by.
As most of you know at the Annual Board
meeting the owners approved the purchase of
a few new pieces of gym equipment. These
have been ordered and should arrive within
the next 4 to 5 weeks. Personal Trainer, Tobi
Taub has offered to demonstrate to residents
how to use the new equipment. I will
distribute notices to let you know when her
demonstration will take place. This will help
you get the full results from each piece of
equipment.
The Nokonah Holiday party will be December
7th beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the clubroom.
Bess Bistro and Walton’s Fancy and Staple
restaurant will cater again this year. I am
looking forward to seeing all of you there.
Please RSVP to the front desk.
Notices have been sent out for the option of
using coupons, not using coupons or using the
auto draft option for paying your association
due. Thanks to all of you who have
responded. This does help us save time and
money.
We have a few new staff members with us; Megan Wick-Albert and Pete Villarreal. Megan
works some evening shifts during the week and
on Saturdays. Pete is working the Friday
evening shift and the overnight shift on Saturday. Please stop by and say “hi”. They are both
a wonderful addition to our Nokonah family.
I look forward to another wonderful year here
at Nokonah. If you are in need of any assistance
please do not hesitate to call me.
Happy Holidays,
Jeanne Marks
Building Director
Community Buzz
Nokonah Library Book Exchange.
There are a lot of book readers at the Nokonah, as reflected in the
usage of the Nokonah Library Book Exchange. There may be
some new residents who have moved in over the past several
months that have not heard about it. If that applies to you, here is
an update on the program.
The Nokonah Library Exchange is located in the common area (2 nd
floor) behind the small kitchen. There is a bookshelf there that
contains books that Nokonah residents have donated. The basic
idea is for any resident to donate a book when you’re done with
it, or take a book to read if you want. There is not a tracking system or anything like that. You do not need to “fill out a form” or”
join the library”. It is totally on the honor system. You take a
book? You donate a book! It is that simple.
There is one additional thing that I would like to add as a request.
Please do not think of the library exchange as a place to donate
lots of your books at one time. Because the space is so limited,
we encourage residents to select books that you have read that
especially appealed to you. The library was never intended to be
a place where you bring dozens of your books at one time.
As an avid reader myself, and a member of a book club, I sometimes am reluctant to turn loose of one of my favorites. Now, I
have come to feel happy when I notice that someone here at the
Nokonah is reading “my” book. You will find all kinds of books
there! History, fiction, sports, how to, classics, philosophy –
whatever your interests. I think it reflects our eclectic tastes here
at the Nokonah.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding
the book exchange. A big thanks to all of you that have donated
books. I have just finished The Hummingbird’s Daughter, and
want to tell the person that donated it that I enjoyed reading that
book with my book club. I just returned it to the shelf and I’m
ready for another one.
Happy Reading!
Maggie Olmstead, Unit #104
As the holiday season approaches,
you may want to consider booking
your social gatherings or meetings
here at the building. Please
contact the front desk to reserve
the conference room or the
clubroom today.
Events in Austin
21st Annual Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot on Thurs,
Nov 24 at 8:45am at the Long Center for the Performing
Arts. Almost 20,000 central Texans are expected to join
Texas’ largest 5-mile race. Run, walk, or jog, in any
vent, enjoy post-race refreshments and live music. All
proceeds from the Turkey Trot benefit Caritas of Austin.
Texas Football vs. Kansas State on Saturday Nov 19 at
7:00pm at University of Texas at Austin: Darrell K. RoyalTexas Memorial Stadium. Visit www.texasboxoffice.com
for ticket information.
Austin Empty Bowl Project is on Sunday Nov 20 from
11:00am to 3:00pm at The Marchesa Hall & Theatre in
Lincoln Village. Choose a ceramic bowl, enjoy gourmet
9th Annual Big Reds & Bubbles event is on Thursday
Nov 17 at 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Driskill. Featuring a
dazzling array of some of the world's finest champagnes, sparkling wines and “big reds,” it is a popular
Foundation event. Over a dozen of Austin’s finest chefs
participate, pulling out all culinary stops with desserts,
appetizers and holiday samplings. With live holiday
music, and outstanding silent auction and set in the
historic Driskill hotel ballroom dressed in its holiday
splendor.
soup and bread, live music and a silent auction. Take the
bowl home with you as a reminder that others have
empty bowls. All proceeds benefit Kids Café, a program
of the Capital Area Food Bank. The cost is $20 to attend.
Paella Cooking Classes on Tuesday Nov 22 from 6:30pm
to 8:30pm at Malaga Tapas & Bar. This is a limited
seating class where you watch Chef Alejandro Duran
walk you through all the steps of creating the perfect
Paella. Enjoy a Bowl of Paella paired with a glass of wine
for $35.00 per person. Call for reservation at (512) 2368020.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform on Wednesday
Dec 21 at 4:00pm at the Frank Erwin Center.
Dear Residents
The Nokonah has a strict “no tipping” policy; however, twice a year we provide
residents with the opportunity to donate to the staff appreciation fund in June and
December. This fund is only for the Concierge and Maintenance staff; as the Building
Director, I will not participate in the appreciation gratuity. They are an outstanding
staff and I hope all of you will make a contribution. I will fairly distribute the
appreciation funds to the staff on December 15, 2011. If you would like to donate,
please make your check payable to Nokonah Condo Association and deposit it into
the HOA drop box. Please write “Staff Fund” on the memo line.
Jeanne Marks
Building Director
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