Tahoe Donner

Join in the fun at the upcoming Halloween events at Northwoods Clubhouse. On Friday, October 26, from 5 – 8 p.m., younger kids will love searching for candy and prizes at the Not-so-Haunted House. Bring your little ones in costume and celebrate Halloween at Tahoe Donner.

Older kids and adults will be spooked at the zombie carnival on Saturday, October 27, from 6 – 9 p.m. Dress in your best zombie costume and keep your friends close if you dare to enter the creepy zombie carnival.

Both events are $2 for kids and free for adults.

Alta Design + Planning and Management are continuing work on the Trails Master Plan validation project. In September management and Alta’s staff held an initial membership input meeting to kick off the validation process and hit key topics of concern or comment from those members attending. Over the last month Alta has met with members including Friends of the Trails chairman, Benjamin Levine; Steve Miller, board of director, Ralph Johnson, general plan committee member, etc., as well as association staff to review the trails first hand and gather additional feedback. Topics of interest included trail wayfinding signage, trail standards, new trails in newly purchased properties and trails of concern. The project team will be holding several additional membership meetings in addition to a formal presentation to the board of directors in November. We are excited to work with the membership to provide a trail system that is driven by their wants and needs. This is your chance to provide any further feedback on the trails prior to finalization of the Trails Master Plam. If you are interested in learning more or providing feedback we encourage you to attend the upcoming meetings, the schedule is as follows:

Membership Trails Master Plan Meeting – Friday, October 26, at The Lodge from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
This meeting will focus discussion on the overarching draft recommendations from Alta Design + Planning, draft trails map, trail naming and signage, and preferred loops and uses of trails. A copy of the minutes from the previous meeting will be available online the week of this meeting.

Please click here to view the presentation from the October 26 meeting.

Please click here to view the minutes from the October 26 meeting.

Board of Directors Meeting  – Saturday, November 17
Alta Design + Planning will provided formal presentation to the board of directors of draft Trails Master Plan and its elements. Discussion will take place on recommendations. A copy of the newly drafted Trails Master Plan and associated documents will be available online prior to the board meeting for membership review and further comments.

Please click here to view the proposed Trails Master Plan from the November 17 meeting.

Please click here to view the proposed map from the November 17 meeting.

Please click here to view the presentation from the November 17 meeting.

Membership Trails Master Plan Meeting – Friday, December 7; Northwoods Clubhouse Meeting Room, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
This meeting will review the final Trails Master Plan after board of director review and comments and will also focus discussions on the draft project list and prioritization.

Click here to access the existing draft Trails Master Plan.

Click here to access meeting minutes from the September 14 Trails Master Plan meeting.

The leaves are changing from green to yellow and thoughts of snow flurries come to mind as the temperatures begin to drop in the evening. We begin layering clothes before we leave the house and time seems to slow down before the onset of winter – a sure sign we are definitely in the midst of October.

Fall is one our favorite seasons for family fun in Tahoe Donner. In addition to the popular Fall Festival earlier this month, we have a full slate of themed events to set the mood for Halloween. We hope you’re ready for zombies, jack o’ lanterns and Casper!

Pumpkin Carving Night

Help us decorate Northwoods Clubhouse for Halloween! bring the family down for dinner at Pizza on the Hill and a special movie while we carve pumkins. Pumpkins are free to decorate and will be used around the clubhouse – or bring your own pumpkins to carve and take home.

Date: Saturday, October 20
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: FREE

Not So Scary Haunted House

Find your way through our Creepy Carnival or play games and enjoy a movie - either way you’re bound to get a sack full of candy and prizes! The not so scary haunted house is recommended for kids with a low scary tolerance, good for the little guys!

Date: Friday, October 26
Time: 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: Kids $2, Parents FREE

Scary Haunted House

Keep your friends close if you dare to enter our Creepy Zombie Infested Carnival! If you can make your way out of this brain-eating adventure you’re sure to be rewarded with some delicious treats. Recommended for kids and teens who want a good scare this Halloween.

Date: Saturday, October 27
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Northwoods Clubhouse
Cost: Kids $2, Parents FREE

Friday Family Movie Night

Bring a pillow and blanket, kick your feet up and enjoy either a classic or new movie starting at 6:30 p.m. every Friday at Northwoods Clubhouse. Friday Family Movie Night movies are rated G and PG. For more information, contact Trout Creek Recreation Center at (530) 587-9437.
September 28 – Adventures of Tintin
October 5 – The Lorax
October 12 – WALL-E
October 19 – Casper
October 26 – Scooby-Doo

Wii Night

Sundays from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Join fellow competitors for a friendly game of Wii. Try your luck at Wii tennis, baseball, golf, bowling, Mario Kart and much more on the big screen in the Northwoods Clubhouse. Free!

Tahoe Donner will host its Third Annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Saturday, October 13. This year’s new and improved event will feature activities for all ages!

Kids can enjoy the pumpkin patch, carnival games, crafts, face painting, archery, pony rides from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., maze, rock wall, moon bounce, bounce house, Log Jammer slide, and a caramel apple and tie dye station.

Adults will be able to sample fresh Oktoberfest brews and brats in the outdoor beer garden while listening to live entertainment on the main stage.

All dogs are welcome for the Doggy Dip at Northwoods Pool – but don’t forget to bring a leash for strolling through the arts and crafts vendors.

Fall Festival admission is free. Prices vary for different activities. Unlimited wristbands are available for $15 and include five tickets. Wristbands and individual tickets can be purchased at the information table, located at the entrance to the event, or at the Member Services office in Northwoods Clubhouse. 

We encourage everyone to ride bikes to the event and will offer two complimentary activity tickets to everyone who checks into the information table with a bike. A free shuttle service will run between Trout Creek Recreation Center and Northwoods Clubhouse with a bike rack, so if you’re worried about riding back up the hill between those amenities, you’ll be able to load your bike on the shuttle and ride home from Trout Creek. Don’t forget you can also ride bikes or walk the Nature Loop Trail from Trout Creek to Northwoods Clubhouse, too! If you prefer to drive, we suggest parking at Trout Creek Recreation Center and riding the event shuttle to Northwoods Clubhouse.

For more information on ticket pricing, the entertainment schedule and menu, please click here.

Looking to get some of your holiday shopping done early? The Tahoe Donner Golf Shop is currently offering some great discounts on gear through closing day on Sunday, October 21.

Clothing, headwear and golf accessories are 40 percent off.

Golf clubs, putters, golf bags and shoes are 30 percent off.

The pro shop is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. through closing day. Stop by and check out the great deals on Tahoe Donner merchandise!