What is it... ?

With a population of almost 7,000 people, San Elijo Hills is a very busy and eventful community. With all the businesses and events, a lot of behind the scenes planning is needed to keep everything in order and the residents happy. The center of San Elijo Hills revolves around the Community Association, and the Visitors Center. Recently, the centers location changed to around the corner from the new wine bar called Relm. At the center, all current, new, and potential residents come for information on housing, business, and community activities.

Inside the Visitor Center you will find a lady by the name of Christine Hurdle, who is the Community Director. Christine is mainly responsible for the community newsletter, planning community wide events, and keeping community members up to date and connected.

For many years, the residents of San Elijo Hills enjoy a variety of fun family activities and events. Some of the most popular and reoccurring events are the Concert in the Square, Oktoberfest, Tree Lighting, Independence Day Celebration, and the Easter Egg Hunt. Along with these events, the community receives help from local vendors and businesses, to make all the events a success turnout. Currently, events such as movie night in the park and adult night are being planned for the summer of 2012, so keep checking our website to stay updated on the dates and times.

The community is all about looking great and making the residents happy. So if anyone has any questions, concerns, and/or ideas about a possible activity or event, they should stop by, or contact the visitor center at 1231 Elfin Forest Road West Suite #111 or (760) 798-1765. For event ideas, you can email Christine Hurdle at churdle@waltersmanagement.com. Let’s make San Elijo Hills an exciting place to live!

Tiana Summers

Yoga In San Elijo Hills

Do you find it hard to motivate yourself to eat healthy and/or workout on a daily basis? This is usually because our days are stressful enough between work and school, that we simply don’t have the time or energy for anything at the end of the day. Well, San Elijo Hills residents may be walking into some luck just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day! 

One way to focus on a healthy lifestyle is through Yoga. Yoga originated in India, and is “a Hindu spiritual and ascetic (strict) discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.” Lucky for us, it is hard to miss Ignite Yoga Fusion Studio while walking through San Elijo Hills. Upon entering into the studio, I was greeted by friendly staff and trainers. After meeting with Tristen Campanella, I had the opportunity to better understand Yoga and its purpose. Tristen, took the time to explain that Yoga is a practice and a sport in itself, which relaxes the body and gets rid of toxins. In particular, Ignite Yoga Fusion is slightly different in ways that they practice yoga in a studio that’s heated up to 100⁰F. This is called Hot Yoga, and allows the muscles to loosen up, decreasing the chance of injury. The studio provides a variety of classes and memberships. Classes are provided for men and woman of all ages during different times of the day and week, to fit everyone’s schedules. Memberships include single, private, monthly, family, and a variety of other options. All you have to bring is yourself, a yoga mat, towel, and a bottle of water. In case you forget yours, mats and towels are available to rent for $2.

Ignite also gives a 20% discount to students, military, seniors, and teachers! In addition, when signing up with the studio, you receive your first week free!

So San Elijo Hills residents, what are you waiting for!? Take an hour of your day to come by the studio and reduce your stress. If you have children, childcare services are provided in a joint effort by Ignite Yoga Fusion and Colorful Universe next door. By practicing hot yoga a few times a week, an hour a day, you will be more relieved of stress and tension while getting in a great workout! Please visit http://igniteyogafusion.com/ for more information and any questions.

Tiana Summers