Stay fit in 2012 with CA
Since the year just started, you've probably started to think about your 2012 resolutions. Near the top of the list is probably the resolution to lose those stubborn 20 pounds that you've been carrying since before Thanksgiving. Or maybe you're just trying to maintain your overall physical health. Many of us have resolutions that we want to keep. Instead of dropping your new plans by next month, check out all of the options the Columbia Association (CA) offers to help you stick with and reach your fitness goals.
Learn how CA can help you stick with your fitness-related resolutions

CA releases second quarter finance report for FY 2012
The Columbia Association (CA) finished the first half of FY2012 with a positive variance in the increase in net assets of approximately $2.3 million (13.2 percent). CA anticipates ending FY2012 with an increase in net assets of approximately $4.2 million.
Learn more about the second quarter finance report for FY 2012

Why I serve: An interview with Regina Clay, Wilde Lake Village Board member
The Wilde Lake Village Board got a bit more awesome when Regina Clay was elected in April of last year. Clay, a Wilde Lake resident and busy single mother of two, joined the board after being inspired to add some diversity and a unique perspective to the community association. Discover more about Regina's experience on the Wilde Lake Village Board

Village board elections
Each of the 10 villages in Columbia host elections for their village community association boards.
Get the details on this year's election dates for the Columbia villages

Snowmaggedon or not, it still needs to be cleared: A look at who manages snow removal in Columbia
This time of year is often associated with after-holiday sales, new year's resolutions and snow. Many of you are probably concerned about the snow removal in your neighborhood and the streets and sidewalks that you encounter on a daily basis. You might find yourself wondering who is in charge of removing the snow from the highway you take to work or the street you live on.
Learn more about snow removal in Columbia

Women-only swimming at CA
The Columbia Association (CA), recently began a women-only swimming pilot program. The pilot offers women-only swim times on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Program Pool at the Columbia Swim Center. The program began in October and will run through the end of this month.
Get more details on the women-only swim program at CA

Aquatics Master Plan Update - January 31 Public Board Work Session
The CA Board's Planning & Strategy Committee, will hold a public work session on the draft Aquatics Master Plan on Tuesday, January 31 at 7 p.m. at Claret Hall, located in the River Hill Village Center. Following a presentation on the highlights of the plan, community members can ask questions or comment on the recommendations.
Learn more about the aquatics master plan and the public board work session

Wins and honorable mentions from Howard Magazine's Best of Howard County readers' poll
Several of CA's facilities, programs and team members were acknowledged in Howard Magazine's Best of Howard County readers' poll.
See the winners and honorable mentions

In 2012, I will...
Oh, no! Not that word again! Resolutions. We all set them; even here at CA! If you need some inspiration, take a cue from some CA team members who"ve set some goals for 2012. See some of the new year"s resolutions that have been made by CA team members

Connecting Columbia - making going places easier, greener and more fun
On the evenings of January 10th and 11th, CA will host the first public meetings for the Connecting Columbia project. The goal of the Connecting Columbia project is to create an Active Transportation Action Agenda that will result in a more interconnected and comprehensive bicycling and walking circulation system for health, recreation and transportation purposes.
Learn more about Connecting Columbia

Who will be the Biggest Winner of 2012?
One of the most common New Year's resolutions that people make on December 31st is to lose weight. Well, the Columbia Association (CA) can help people meet and maintain their weight loss goals, and the Biggest Winner Contest is just the program that can do it! The Biggest Winner Contest is back and it's bigger than ever.
Learn about this year's Biggest Winner contest

Columbia Gym youth indoor soccer program
Are you ready for some "fútbol" this winter? Think soccer (not American football). Columbia Gym is now offering an eight-week, full court, indoor soccer program for youth ages 6-13. The program runs from January 21 through March 11 and includes a playoff tournament.
Get the details on the Columbia Gym youth indoor soccer program

Lake Kittamaqundi dredging complete: Lake Elkhorn and Wilde Lake to be dredged in 2012
Maintenance dredging began at Lake Kittamaqundi, located in Town Center, in August 2010 and was completed at the end of 2010. Lake Kittamaqundi is one of three man-made lakes in Columbia, in addition to Lake Elkhorn and Wilde Lake.
Learn more about the completion of Lake Kittamaqundi dredging

Howard County launches new notification system
Howard County Government has launched its new notification system, NotifyMeHoward, to inform residents about severe weather in the area, special events, closings, volunteer opportunities, upcoming projects, potential scams or fraudulent activities, county road projects and other county news items.
Learn more about NotifyMeHoward

This Month on "Columbia Matters":
On January's show, learn about the Biggest Winner weight loss and fitness contest; get information on the memberships offered through the Columbia Association; learn about some of the programs at CA for women and the women-only swim time pilot program; discover more about the Buy-A-Brick program and how you can add your name to the Downtown Columbia Lakefront; learn about CA's Watershed Management Plan; and more!
Watch the show online anytime at ColumbiaMatters.org