Hi neighbors! We’re the Lashkari family — Reza, Beth, and our three kiddos: Hunter (5), Cash (4), and Reagan (6 months). We live on Chrisanta and have called Mission Viejo home for the past three years. Originally from the Boston area, we were lucky to be part of an amazing neighborhood community back east — complete with block parties, movie nights, and casual weekend meetups.

With most of our family 3,000 miles away, our neighbors have become such an important part of our lives here in California. We’ve truly loved getting to know the friendly faces in this community and thought… why not create more opportunities to connect?

So, we’re planning to start a simple once or twice a month neighborhood hangout at one of the local playgrounds.

Think: bagels, coffee, snacks, and juice boxes for the kids easy, low-key, and a fun way to meet more of the great people who live nearby.

Whether you’re new to the area or have been here for years, we’d love to see you!