Hello neighbors, and welcome to summertime in Astor! This is the season when our neighborhood really comes alive—our great parks show their true value to our community, and our sidewalks remind us why they were worth shoveling all winter long! I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself, and my fellow board members—both returning members, as well as our newest members.  My name is Andrew Higgins, and I was fortunate enough to be elected the new President of the ANA Board in April. Erik Hoyer, our former Board President, left us in great shape, and we sincerely thank him for his service to our neighborhood. Please feel free to call me with any questions or concerns at 562-7633. Jennie Schwenk is our new Vice President, having served on the board since 2006. Pastor Paul Schleis is our longest tenured member (2000), and continues to serve as our Treasurer and Secretary. Board members also include returning members Roxanne Chronert (2001), Mike Van Handel (2003), Jesse Sharp, Jacqueline Frank, and Jennifer Nehring (all of whom joined us last fall), and newest members Paul Ebel and Brent and Joanne Weycker, who joined us in April. Please feel free to reach out to any one of us to get involved, volunteer at an event, or express an idea or concern. While we enjoy doing our part, it is your involvement and participation in our neighborhood events that makes Astor a great place to live! Without your commitment, none of our neighborhood events would be possible. As always, we are looking for both new and returning volunteers to step forward and get involved in upcoming events. We are always looking for volunteers to help with Popcorn in the Park sales at the City Band concerts Wednesday evenings. Check out the link listed in this newsletter for more information. We hope to see you around this summer, whether it’s enjoying a bag of popcorn and some music at St. James Park, or at the pool or tennis courts at Astor Park!

See you around the neighborhood!
Andrew Higgins
andrewh[AT]astorneighborhood.org