• June 2026 Board Update

    June 2026 Board Update

    Highlights from our June Board Meeting Upcoming Meetings Board Meeting: Tuesday August 18 @ 6:30PM over Zoom Budget Meeting – planned for September and AGM for November


  • May 2026 Board Update

    May 2026 Board Update

    Highlights from our May Board Meeting Upcoming Meetings Board Meeting: Tuesday June 23rd @ 6:30PM over Zoom


  • Gate Access Changes in 2026 – Update

    Gate Access Changes in 2026 – Update

    East Lake Woodlands Community Association  (ELWCA) abandoned their Envera gate system that required changeover to new RFIDs. The plans are that all existing barcodes & RFIDS will continue to work at all gates however they are implementing a new guest access system called Cellgate. It will be critical to ensure you are properly registered and your contact information is up to date with the ELWCA so you will be able to allow gate access for your guests & visitors. Please refer to the ELWCA_Access_Control_Registration_Form_RFID.pdf They are also rolling out an online system and mobile app. (some of you may have already…


  • March 2026 Board Update

    March 2026 Board Update

    Highlights from our March Board Meeting Upcoming Meetings Board Meeting: Tuesday April 21 @ 6:30PM over Zoom


  • 2026-2027 Insurance Renewal

    2026-2027 Insurance Renewal

    We have received the flood insurance certificates for the policy we renewed in February. They are available on the secure CondoCinc website. Property/liability certificates for the Master Association are also ow available.


  • February 2026 Board Update

    February 2026 Board Update

    Highlights from our February Board Meeting Upcoming Meetings Board Meeting: Tuesday March 17 @ 6:30PM over Zoom


  • Open Lanais/Balconies – No Carpet

    Open Lanais/Balconies – No Carpet

    As per our governing documents, carpet is not permitted on unenclosed balconies & lanais. This is due to the fact mold and water gets into the concrete that cannot dry out causing potential structural issues.


  • January 2026 Board Update

    January 2026 Board Update

    Highlights from our January Board Meeting Upcoming Meetings Board Meeting: Tuesday February 17 @ 6:30PM over Zoom


  • December 2025 Board Update

    December 2025 Board Update

    Highlights from our December Board Meeting Upcoming Meetings Board Meeting: Tuesday January 20 @ 6:30PM over Zoom


  • 2025 AGM Update

    2025 AGM Update

    Highlights from our Annual General Meeting Questions posed by owners & answered by the Board: Q1) Seeking clarification on registration of guests and needA1) It is only when guests are staying in your unit more than 48 hours without the owner/tenant being there. Purpose is so that we know who is the complex, no different than guest registration in many other associations.Q2) Are there any Air B&Bs still active in our community?A2) As far as we know none, all ones that were advertised have been shut down.Q3) Are we fully funded?A3) Our reserves are not fully funded according to the…


  • 2025 Annual General Meeting Reminder

    2025 Annual General Meeting Reminder

    AGM Documents have been emailed & mailed (as required) to all Owners. We need your attendance & proxies (if unable to attend in person or virtually)


  • October 2025 Board Update

    October 2025 Board Update

    Highlights from our October Board Meeting Upcoming Meetings


  • September 2025 Board Update

    September 2025 Board Update

    Highlights from our September Board Meeting Community Feedback Opportunities: Upcoming Meetings Automatic Payments Do you still pay your monthly condo fees by cheque? Or sometimes forget to make a payment? – there is an alternative to save time & money. We encourage you to sign up for ACH – Your condo fees will be withdrawn from your bank account on the same day every month and if fees change year-to-year, it will be automatically adjusted. ACH ensures fees get paid on time and saves the Association costs of processing manual payments. https://elwcondo5.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ACH-Enrollment-Form-Popular-CA-Precedent-2025.pdf


  • Spectrum Funds: Your Ideas for Community Improvements

    Spectrum Funds: Your Ideas for Community Improvements

    We received $20,800 from Spectrum as a special incentive to renegotiate our contract (which included new cable packages and internet) in 2023/2024. The Board authorized these funds to be kept separate from reserves & operational budget for one-time improvements to the Association.Substantial changes or additions to Common Elements may require a Member vote at the AGM. Some possible ideas to start the discussion (none of these are Board endorsed at this time): Gazebo & BBQ area Pergola for pool area for shade Additional/replacement benches PLEASE SHARE YOUR IDEAS for potential Community Improvements. (Note repairs to common elements like buildings etc..…


  • Pool Hours Update

    Pool Hours Update

    To make the pool available for residents reflecting the changing seasons New Pool Hours will be 7AM to Dusk


  • August 2025 Board Update

    August 2025 Board Update

    Highlights from our last Board Meeting Electronic Consent One of the ways we can save money in our Association and ensure owners get timely notices is signing up for electronic documents. We can send important information to you as owners quickly as mail sometimes is slow or gets lost. Not having to print and mail documents allows use those funds for more important items. Please consider signing and returning it to us. E-Voting choice for owners is being explored will allow easy participation from the comfort of your home for future AGMs. https://elwcondo5.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ELW-Condo-5-Electronic-Voting-and-Notice-Consent-Form.pdf Automatic Payments Do you still pay your…


  • June 2025 Board Update

    June 2025 Board Update

    Highlights from our last Board Meeting Electronic Consent One of the ways we can save money in our Association and ensure owners get timely notices is signing up for electronic documents. We can send important information to you as owners quickly as mail sometimes is slow or gets lost. Not having to print and mail documents allows use those funds for more important items. Please consider signing and returning it to us. E-Voting choice for owners is being explored will allow easy participation from the comfort of your home for future AGMs. https://elwcondo5.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ELW-Condo-5-Electronic-Voting-and-Notice-Consent-Form.pdf Automatic Payments Do you still pay your…


  • Car Parking Reminder

    Car Parking Reminder

    Please refrain when parking so that your car does not overlap and cover the adjacent grass. This blocks sun & water, affecting grass health. We also want to ensure our lawn cutters have access to all the grass area unobstructed. This includes the sidewalks.


  • May 2025 Board Update

    May 2025 Board Update

    Highlights from our last Board Meeting Committee Information & Sign Up Help us maintain and improve our community through volunteering! It could be as little as 1 hour a month. Committee Info and Sign up: www.elwcondo5.org/committees Unit Survey Help the Board of Directors with maintenance and reserve planning. Tell us about your lanais and fireplaces. www.elwcondo5.org/survey       


  • 2025-2026 Insurance Renewal

    2025-2026 Insurance Renewal

    We have received the flood insurance certificates for the policy we renewed in February. They are available on the secure CondoCinc website. Our building limits have been increased to match the latest valuation report we commissioned. We are expecting our property & liability certificates for the Master Association are now available.