by Dennis Augustine
On a golden Sunday beneath the trees on a spacious secluded lawn, Cecile and I joined our Rinconada Hills neighbors for a joyful block party behind neighboring townhomes—a gathering that felt like summer exhaling.
Graciously organized by Aniket and Sphoorti, with the warm support of our HOA and the ever-engaged presence of our General Manager, Mike Yarman, the event brought together longtime residents and new faces alike. We were also joined by local real estate team Tim and Gail Eventh of Christie’s International. Tim also serves as the Vice President of our HOA.
We each brought something to the table—literally and in spirit:
Pizza still warm from the box Turkey and veggie wraps Egg rolls kissed with sesame
BBQ chicken legs with smoky charm the Raj swears is his mother’s recipe:)
Roasted chickpeas laced with herbs from our new nextdoor neighbors, Ahana and Shobhit Caprese skewers of tomato, mozzarella, and basil Bowls of gleaming cherries.
Jon Gunderson stood at the grill like a neighborhood bard, flipping burgers and sizzling chicken-apple sausages with care.
Wine and beer flowed, water refreshed, and laughter rose like birdsong.
Moments like these stitch us together—sharing stories over shared plates, building trust over time, and remembering that community begins with showing up.
