City of Laguna Niguel Recreation Brochure Spring 2020 Recreation Brochure | Page 2

A Message from
City Manager Tamara Letourneau
Hello again, Laguna Niguel! I would like to
start by giving a heartfelt “thank you” to
the residents of this remarkable community,
the City Council, and hard-working staff
for welcoming me with open arms. In just
my first few months I have seen first-hand
the involvement and passion that Laguna Niguel residents
have for the hidden gem of Orange County. I have seen the
unwavering dedication to continue to enhance the quality of
life in by the City Council; and I have seen the desire to serve
others exhibited through providing services and programs to
residents by our City staff. Though I have only been here for a
few months, there has been no shortage of providing creative,
innovative, and community-oriented solutions to make the
place where you live, work and play better each day.

Parks & Recreation
Instructor Showcase
Angie Knight
Yoga Instructor
Angie Knight has been teaching yoga with the
City of Laguna Niguel for over 25 years, and
currently teaches at Sea Country Senior &
Community Center. She obtained her Yoga Teaching Certification
with a month-long intensive at Sivanada Yoga Vedanta Center in
Grass Valley in 1989. She soon began teaching all over Orange
County at health clubs, yoga centers, and community centers.
Angie feels truly blessed to be doing what she loves, knowing
yoga continues to enlighten and reaffirm its health, mind, and
spiritual beliefs to all who practice. Namaste.
One of these solutions is the City Council’s adoption of Laguna
Niguel’s first-ever strategic plan that will guide us into the
future. This roadmap, Laguna Niguel: 2050 – The Pursuit
of Happiness Strategic Plan, contains a mission and vision
statement, guiding values, and identified goals. I am excited to
share these with you today.
Ken Dubose
Taekwondo Instructor
City of Laguna Niguel Mission
Ken DuBose is a 7th Degree Black Belt who has
The City of Laguna Niguel is committed to providing a vibrant
quality of life for all residents, businesses and visitors in a safe,
beautiful and involved community. been the Taekwondo Instructor at the Sea Country Senior &
City of Laguna Niguel Vision Community Center for the past 12 years. He works with students
The City of Laguna Niguel is dedicated to preserving a safe,
flourishing and community-oriented environment through
thoughtful engagement, financial responsibility, and a
commitment to innovation. of all ages but particularly loves working with kids helping to
City of Laguna Niguel Values
shape their lives, and develop in ways they didn’t imagine was
possible. Ken says, “Taekwondo is one of those rare things that
allow you to see the impact you have had on someone’s life at
every step of the process.” Taekwondo is a fun way for the whole
Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Security, Quality, Service
family to get in better shape, increase flexibility, learn important
City of Laguna Niguel Goals
life skills and the valuable art of self-defense. Outside of work, Ken
Public Safety, Fiscal Sustainability, Open Space and
Environmental Preservation, Infrastructure and Technology,
Economic and Community Development, Communication and
Community Outreach
The adoption of this Strategic Plan derived from a collaborative
effort of residents, business-owners, the City Council, and
more. It was developed through an inspiring process that
welcomed the hand-written and online input from over 1,200
residents. This is the document that will guide us towards great
community successes and accomplishments in 2020 and
beyond. It will lead us into - Tomorrow! Together!
View the Strategic Plan on our
www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/strategicplan
over 40 years teaching experience and he has
website
at:
loves to read, exercise, watch movies, and spend time with his 14
grandchildren!
Parks &
Recreation
Mission
Statement
To provide a wide variety of innovative,
diverse and inclusive recreational and
cultural opportunities which enhance the
quality of life for residents of Laguna Niguel.
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