Ranch Updates from Our GM, Rachael Robinson + Shared Assessments Means Shared Stewardship

Around the Ranch

Our teams continue making steady progress across the Ranch. Holiday lighting is moving forward, work orders remain active, daily trash and debris removal is underway, and preparations for upcoming events are in full motion as we head into the final stretch of the year. Every department is deep into year-end operations, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we close out a full season of work.

Restoration efforts at the Virginia Parkway and Stonebridge Drive site are also moving ahead. We have received the engineering report detailing exactly what is required to return the damaged wall to full integrity. That report now guides the next phase as we move toward contractor scheduling. There will be no shortcuts in this process. The priority is rebuilding the structure correctly and safely. Thank you for your continued understanding as we navigate this necessary, multi-step reconstruction.

Community in Practice: What Working Together Really Means When It Comes to Assessments

Earlier this week, we shared a reminder that the 2026 Annual Statements will be arriving soon. For many communities, assessments are one of the least understood parts of HOA life. Yet for a large, master-planned association like Stonebridge Ranch, they are one of the clearest examples of what “working together” means in practice. Community in Practice is not only about how we treat each other.

It is also about how we sustain the place we all depend on.

Shared Assessments = Shared Stewardship

Every community has obligations and long-term responsibilities. But unlike a city, an HOA does not collect taxes. It collects assessments, and those assessments form the shared fund that allows us to maintain the environment we live in every day. Your assessment is not a fee for a service.

It is an investment in the collective.

It protects essentials such as:

• irrigation and water management
• wall and monument upkeep
• lake systems and aeration equipment
• pathways, parks, and common areas
• lighting, signage, and safety elements
• long-term replacement of aging assets

When each homeowner contributes their portion, the entire community benefits. When contributions lapse or are delayed, the entire community absorbs the impact. This is the practical side of “working together.” It is not symbolic. It is structural.

Working Together Means Understanding Our Shared Responsibility

Paying an assessment is one of the most concrete acts of community we have. It is not about agreement on every decision. It is about recognizing that we are all stewards of a shared environment.

Working together means:

• supporting the upkeep of common areas
• preserving the infrastructure everyone relies on
• protecting the long-term value of the community
• ensuring Stonebridge Ranch remains strong for years ahead

The Board sets the policy.

Management carries out the work.

And you, our homeowners, provide the foundation that allows the association to function.

When those three pieces move in harmony, a community is healthy. When one piece is strained, the entire system feels it.

The Heart of “Community in Practice”

Last week, we focused on the people side of community. This week, we’re looking at the practical side, the financial and operational commitment that keeps Stonebridge Ranch functional, beautiful, and financially sound.  Working together is more than cooperation. It is the acknowledgment that what we maintain today protects the value, safety, and stability of tomorrow. Your 2026 statement is more than paperwork.  It is a reminder that this community works because we all contribute to its wellbeing.

A Final Note

We take pride in the work being done, but we remain realistic. Are we perfect? No. We are a beautiful, established, and older community, and with that comes aging infrastructure, repairs that are not always simple, and assets that require thoughtful planning and significant reinvestment. None of this is easy, and it is not supposed to be.

That is why I want to recognize everyone involved in keeping Stonebridge Ranch moving forward, our Board members for their leadership, our committee volunteers for the hours they dedicate, and our homeowners who report issues, give feedback, show up, and yes, even offer critique. Every voice helps us refine what we do. Every comment pushes us to elevate.

And that, at its core, is Community in Practice.

We’d Love to Hear from You!

Open communication is one of the strongest parts of our community. If you see something that needs attention, a maintenance issue, a landscape concern, or an area for improvement, please let us know. The most direct way to reach the right department is by emailing stoneb@ciramail.com. This inbox is monitored by our full onsite team: Management, Administration, Compliance, Modifications, Lifestyle, Landscape & Grounds, and Communications so your message is routed quickly to the right person. Your feedback helps us keep Stonebridge Ranch beautiful, safe, and well maintained. Whether it’s reporting a damaged light, noting a landscape issue, or sharing an idea for improvement, your partnership helps keep the community running smoothly and efficiently. See something? Say something, and we’ll take it from there. Together, we maintain the standard that makes Stonebridge Ranch truly exceptional.  

Now, you can even use our new Feedback/Testimonials button at www.stonebridgeranch.com > Contact to let our team know how we’re doing! Whether you’d like to share your recent experience at an event, recognize a team member, or note an opportunity for improvement, we welcome your input.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Thank you,