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Chagrin Valley Times; April 2, 2026: The new Meijer store opening in Bainbridge on the Geauga Lake property appears to be ready for customers, but is pending some final development approvals from the Bainbridge Board of Trustees.
Read the full CVT article here.
Happy spring to everyone here in our beautiful River’s Edge neighborhood. If you are thinking that you are receiving this notice earlier than in the past, you are right. To better align your membership payments with the fiscal year of the Association and to allow all vendor discounts to be effective June 1, the membership renewal period has been shifted by a month.
Membership dues are again unchanged this year! RECI is always looking for ways to keep those fees low, and has implemented processes to help do just that:
Membership fees are $50 for the year or $25 for seniors (both members of the household are 60 or older by June 1, 2026). To pay online using Zelle or PayPal click here.
Your RECI membership supports your neighborhood and your MEMBER discounts can save several times over your membership cost: your membership actually puts money in your pocket! Great member discount are offered by our vendor partners (details below)
| Vendor | Service | MEMBER Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Rumpke | Trash Pickup | Members can save over $500 a year - your rate is $62/qtr plus 3 free bulk (large item) pickups per quarter. Seniors (62+) receive an ADDITIONAL $6/quarter off the member rate.** (Non-member rate is $96/qtr & $30 per bulk pickup plus fluctuating fuel surcharges) Click here for flyer Walk Up service available - pick up drop off cart at garage door $105/qtr. Available by quarter. |
| Sherwin Williams AURORA Store | Paint & Supplies and virtual decorator consulting | Members save 15% off all painting supplies and 30-55% off paints and stains. Access to a free virtual color consultation. Click here for flyer |
This year’s early registration date for RECI membership is May 1. Pay your dues by May 1 to be sure you receive the full value of all offerings, including the chance to win a “Bucket of Painting Supplies” from Sherwin-Williams worth over $100!
Signed up for Paperless, but prefer to pay by check? – please print out and fill this form, then mail it in with your check to the address shown on the form.
View the full membership letter here.
One of the things that keeps RECI fees so low is that all those involved are volunteers, including the trustees who manage the association. Look for an upcoming Association meeting to bring together RECI members and elect new trustees. Please consider offering up a few hours each year to help keep RECI in sound position. It takes only a little time and is really important for the continuing operation of the Association. To learn a bit more about being a RECI trustee, you can talk with either a current or former trustee – or both! Please contact:
Please see attached flyer for Brainbridge Township Community Activities 2026 calendar including dates for paper shredding and large trash/electronics drop off days. Note that seniors can request Bainbridge Township’s pick up of large trash items on May 4th – 6th (details are on the flyer).
See the Township Community Activities flyer here.
Rivers Edge Homeowners Membership dues for 2026/27 are coming up. Please consider signing up for paperless membership dues notices. Costs of mailing dues notices are going up again this year and paperless dues help the association keep costs down. You’ll get your dues notices via email and you can pay via PayPal or Zelle at the website or you’ll still be able to mail in a check if you prefer. Find out more and sign up for paperless at this link: more on paperlessdues. Please note that online payments for the 2026/27 membership year becomes available on April 1, 2026.
If you are already signed up for paperless dues, thank you! You’ll receive your dues notice via email in early April so please remember to check your inbox then.
Chagrin Valley Times Dec 25, 2025: Aurora park is expected to open in 2026 and ready for visitors to enjoy Geauga Lake again. The Bainbridge Township Trustees approved the final development plan for Aurora Park, a portion of which is shared with the City of Aurora.
Read the full article here.
Chagrin Valley Times November 6, 2025: Bainbridge Board of Trustees have approved a plan for the development of Lakeview Villas on the former Geauga Lake area. The plan calls for an estimated 79 upscale homes to be built aimed at adults aged 55 and over. It includes walkable amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, pickle ball court and fire pit area.
Read the full article here.
River’s Edge Commons, Inc. needs a landscaper to maintain the 4 HOA signs. Do you have children looking for a summer job? Do you currently have a landscaper that may be looking for additional local work? Do you own a landscaping business? If you know someone that is interested in this work, please have them call Bill Rucki at 440.543.9813 for details.
Please see attached flyer for Brainbridge Township Community Activities 2025 calendar including dates for paper shredding and large trash/electronics drop off days. Note that seniors can request Bainbridge Township’s pick up of large trash items on April 28-30 (details are on the flyer).
See the Township Community Activities flyer here.
Know of anyone in our area interested in picking up some landscaping work this year? If so, River’s Edge Commons, Inc. is interested in finding out their availability, willingness, and ability to maintain the 4 River’s Edge sign areas at High Point Road/Pettibone, River’s Edge Drive/Pettibone, Brewster/Pettibone, and So. Riverside Drive/Brewster. The work includes regular weed maintenance and edging along with grass cutting, light pruning, and mulching when needed.
If you know of someone interested in this work, please email wmrucki@gmail after communicating with the potential individual or company representative and agreeing that your name can be used as the referral source. Thanks – and think spring!
Chagrin Valley Times, January 2, 2025. The City of Aurora announced last week its $5.3 million purchase of 48 acres of lakefront land and the 53-acre lake formerly part of Sea World. The city plans to build a public park. Read the full article here.