October 2022 The Monthly Grapevine

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

APOLLO DENTAL CARE

The BodyMouth Connection

There has been a growing interest over the past 20 years in the possible connections between the dental health in general and periodontal diseases in particular on the overall health of the body. Most of us are now well aware of new research studies that implicate periodontal diseases as a possible risk for cardiovascular diseases, poor blood glucose control, adverse pregnancy outcomes, lung diseases, gastrointestinal diseases to name just a few examples. It is important to remember the relationship of oral health to overall human health is not a one way street. On the other hand overall human health, systemic conditions and medications may also have a huge influence on the incidence, severity, and the progress of gum and periodontal diseases.

FOR YOUR DENTAL HEALTH

It is interesting to note that the oral cavity and the gum tissues that support the teeth experience an “early warning system” for changes which happen in the general health condition of the body. The mouth is exposed to a great variety and number of bacteria, fungi and viruses than any other part of the body and this requires a completely well functioning host protective system. Any problems with one or more of the immune system can lead to inflammatory destructive changes in the oral cavity and an overgrowth of the bacteria, fungi, or viruses in the mouth. For example, diseases which impair the body’s protective system, like leukemia and lymphomas have an increased amount of bone loss around the teeth. Similar changes are seen in patients with Down’s syndrome. Furthermore there is an extensive range of mucocutaneous diseases like lichen planus, pemphigus and lupus which show extensive early changes in the gum tissue. Certain cancers can metastasize in the gum tissue or even originate in the gum tissue. HIV associated infections like necrotizing gingivitis or Candida infections are usually early indicators of the body’s declining immune status.

Certain medications like dilantin for seizures, cyclosporine to prevent transplant rejection, or certain medications to treat blood pressure or heart arrhythmias also can lead to inflammatory and or gingival enlargement of the gum tissues.

These are just a few of the many examples of how important it is to visit the dentist regularly to detect any changes in the mouth, teeth, and the gums as it could be the first indication of an underlying systemic condition or disease which could be diagnosed by the dentist at a earlier stage and it could help to get early and appropriate treatment.

Apollo Dental Care is the dental office of Dr. Sue Padavettan, D.D.S. Dr. Sue has 15 years of experience in dentistry, graduated from USC with outstanding achievement award for restorative dentistry, was elected member of Honor Dental Society by the Zeta Chapter and is an active member of and ADA, CDA and CCDS. Apollo Dental Care supports Heritage Patriots & East County Little League.

Apollo Dental Care is located at 4530 Balfour Rd. Suite C in Brentwood. They can be contacted at 925-634-5061.

Patrick

SANITIZING & DRYER

YORK STYLE PIZZAS

APPETIZERS

Garlic

Garlic

SALADS

Romaine

Antipasto

Lettuce, Ham,

Giardiniera, Black Olives,

CALZONES

Calendar of Events

Ongoing Events

AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMY

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1:30-6:30pm, Village Community Resource Center, 633 Village Drive, Brentwood or Byron Community Library Club, 3926 Main St., Byron. Literacy and homework support for K-5th Grade. Info 925-626-7892 or jose@vcrcbrentwoodca.org.

AL-ANON MEETING

Friday, 8pm, Brentwood United Methodist Church, 809 2nd Street, Brentwood. Support Group for families and friends of Alcoholics. No need to register, info call Trisha 510 910-1389

AL-ANON MEETING

Monday, 12:15pm, Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Wil low Lake Rd., Discovery Bay. Support Group for families and friends of Alcoholics. No need to register, info call Charlie (925) 858-5382.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

1st Tuesday, 5pm, Legion Hall, Basement, 757 First St., Brentwood. Info Dolly 925-634-3715.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 202 MEETING

2nd Wednesday, 6:30pm, Veterans Hall, 757 First St., Brentwood. Info AML202.org or 925-516-2141.

ANCIENT SCRIPTURES AND LANGUAGES OF THE BIBLE Wednesdays, 7-9pm, Brentwood. Info 209-642-0278.

ANIMAL RESCUE RECON DOG ADOPTIONS

Saturdays, 10am-1pm, Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Info 925-392-7654 or animalrescuerecon.com.

ART CLASSES

Ongoing schedule of fun and creative art classes for kids and adults. Delta Art Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Rd., Streets of Brentwood. Info DeltaGallery.com or 925-516-5935.

BRENTWOOD ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

2nd Thursday, 7-8:30pm, Brentwood. Please call 800.272.3900 to register for the meeting.

BRENTWOOD LIONS CLUB

1st Wednesday, 6:30pm, Straw Hat Pizza, 6680 Lone Tree., Brent wood. Info 925-587-3783.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF HELP GROUP

2nd Wednesday, 1pm. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Info Julie 925-437-5681.

BYRON DELTA LIONS CLUB

1st Friday, 10am, St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Rd., Byron. Info Kathy 925-980-6696.

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

Tuesdays, 1-3pm, 3505 Lone Tree Way., Suite 3, Antioch.

DASH ADOPTIONS

Fridays, 5-8pm at Petsmart, 5879 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.

1st & 3rd Sunday, 12-3pm, Petco, 5481 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. Info 925-219-0151 or deltaanimalssafehaven.org.

DELTA SHADOW BOXERS PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

1st Wednesday, 6:30pm. John Muir Health Bldg., Conference Room, 2400 Balfour Rd., Brentwood. Info Sue 925-550-2756.

DISCOVERY BAY CORVETTE CLUB

1st Thursday, 7:30pm. Discovery Bay Yacht Club. Info Shari 925-341-9433.

DISCOVERY BAY LIONS CLUB

1st Tuesday, 6:30pm, Discovery Bay Yacht Club. Info Bev Rossi 925-813-8491.

DISCOVERY BAY PICKLEBALL CLUB FREE TRAINING

Saturdays, 9am, Cornell Park, Tennis Courts, 641 Willow Lake Rd., Discovery Bay. Info 925-628-7906.

DELTA QUILTERS GUILD

For information about meetings/events, go to deltaquilters.org.

DELTA WOMEN’S SOCIAL CLUB

2nd Thursday, 11:30am. Info Gloria 925-513-8731.

DIG - DELTA INFORMAL GARDNERS

4th Monday, 7:30pm, Brentwood Methodist Church, 809 Second St., Brentwood. Info Bob 925-642-0080 or deltainformalgardners.org.

DOFBWOW (Daughter’s of Faith Becoming Women of Wisdom) 2nd & 4th Thursday, 6:45pm, via Zoom. Contact True Free Love Ministry via email truefreeloveministries@gmail.com.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Thursdays, 5-6:15pm, Immaculate Heart of Mary Library, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Info Sandy Heinisch at 925 513-3412 or Mary Ann Smith 925-240-1706.

HELPING ONE WOMAN 3rd Tuesday’s, 6-8pm, Campos Family Vineyard 3501 Byer Rd., Byron. Email: howdiscoverybay@gmail.com

HALO ADOPTIONS

Saturdays & Sundays, 12-3pm (cats), Petsmart , 5879 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Saturdays and 4th Sunday (dogs), 12-3pm, Petco, 5481 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. Saturdays and Sundays (cats), 2nd Sunday (dogs) 12-3pm, Pet Food Express, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.

HOSPICE OF THE EAST BAY

Once-a-month training for volunteers who are interested in working with patients and families. Informational Session and Training. Info 925-887-5678 or volunteers@hospiceeastbay.org.

HOW OVER-EATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING

Thursdays, 10-11am, Brentwood Professional Plaza, Fellowship Hall, 8385 Brentwood Blvd., Suite B, Brentwood. AA Big Book Discussion. Info Peggy 925-200-2281

Ongoing Events - Cont’

MINISTRY OF CARING

Thursdays, 5-6:15pm, IHM Church 500 Fairview Ave., Hall B, Brentwood. Monthly potluck and happy hour (emphasis on fellowship). Info Mary Ann Smith 925-240-1706 for dates and times.

MOMS IN PRAYER

Moms in Prayer is an international organization that equips women to pray for kids and schools at weekly prayer meetings. Find a local group: Crystal - momsinprayer58@gmail.com or momsinprayer.org.

MOBILE HOME OWNERS ADVOCACY GROUP

1st Saturday, 1-2:30pm, Oakley. Teach mobile home owners their legal rights and how to defend themselves. Mobile home owners in Oakley, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Byron, Brentwood, Antioch and Pittsburg welcome. Info/register 925-625-6251.

OAKLEY SENIORS INDOOR FAIR & FLEA MARKET

1st Saturday, 9-3pm, Oakley Senior Center, 215 2nd Street, Oakley. Arts & Crafts, New & used items, collectibles and antiques. Vendors Contact OSC President Tim Lear (925) 238-5356.

PET LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

2nd Tuesday, 5:30-7pm, Tony LaRussa’s Pet Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. Info 925-887-5678 or hospiceeastbay.org.

SEAMS TO HELP

1st Sat & Tues, Volunteers use sewing and other skills to create need ed items for our community and beyond. Volunteering information www.seamstohelp.org.

SUTTER DELTA FREE DIABETES CLASS

Wednesdays, 2-4pm & 4-6pm. Info 925-779-3605.

SUTTER DELTA FREE STOP SMOKING CLASS Mondays, 6-8pm. Info 925-779-3555.

TYPE 1 DIABETIC PUMP GROUP

2nd Thursday, 4-5:30pm, Kaiser Sand Creek Hospital, Rooms 1A & 1B, Antioch. Info Cheryl 925-516-7725.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

After School Academy to work with students on their reading/ literacy and homework. Our students are K-5th grade. Two locations in Brentwood and in Byron. Info Village Community Resource Center 925-626-7892 or vcrcbrentwoodca.org.

WI CHA KA COUNCIL

1st and 3rd Thursday, 7:30pm, Red Men Pocahontas Hall, 1403 Main St., Oakley. Info Helen 925-634-4609.

Business Meetings

AKTION CLUB OF EAST CONTRA COSTA

2nd Tuesday, 5:30-7pm, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 1185 2nd Street, Station M, Brentwood. Adults with Special Needs sponsored by Kiwanis Int’l. Info 925-890-2563.

BETHEL ISLAND LIONS CLUB

1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7pm, Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Ln., Bethel Island. Info Dave 925-595-1451.

BRENTWOOD CHAMBER MIXER

3rd Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Info 925-634-3344.

BRENTWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Mondays, 12-1:30pm, Wedgewood Banquet Center, 100 Summerset Dr., Brentwood. Info 888-556-0083.

BNI REFERRAL FACTORY

Thursdays, 11:30am-1pm, Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., Brentwood. Info Liz 925-206-9314 or liz.litaea@lhfs.com.

BNI - GIVING TO GAIN

Tuesdays, 7am, Via Zoom. Info Maria 925-323-6313.

BUSINESS ON THE BAY 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:30am & 11:30am. Discovery Bay. Info Michelle 408-891-0090.

CREATIVE COMMUNICATORS TOASTMASTERS MEETING

Tuesdays, 7:10-8:15pm, Kaiser Hospital, 4501 Sand Creek Rd., Conference Room IC, Antioch. Info Joe Amaro 510 812-2282 or ccclub.toastmastersclub.org.

DELTA NETWORKING PARTNERS

Tuesdays, 8:30-9:45am, Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider, 234 Oak Street, Brentwood, Gabriela Manciulea, 408 750 7436 or email dnp.brentwood@gmail.com.

DELTA TOASTMASTERS MEETING

Tuesdays, 7:10-8:10am, MiMi’s Café, 5705 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Info Greg Hullen, President 707-373-6890.

DISCOVERY BAY CHAMBER MIXER

4th Tuesday, 5:30pm. Info 925-235-0987.

DISCOVERY BAY LIONS CLUB

1st Tuesday, 6:30pm. Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5781 Marina Blvd., Discovery Bay. Info 925-240-3486.

EAST CONTRA COSTA REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATION

2nd Thursday, 11:30am -2pm. Informative speakers/lunch. DR. JUDY MIKOVITS COMING SEPT 7th. For more info republicanwomenECC@gmail.com.

KIWANIS CLUB OF BRENTWOOD

Thursdays, 12:30pm, Jalisco’s, 8335 Brentwood Blvd. #B, Brentwood. Info brentwoodkiwanis.portalbuzz.com.

SONS IN RETIREMENT-DISCOVERY BAY BRANCH

2nd Tuesday, 11:30am, Discovery Bay Country Club, Discovery Bay. Info Luis Figueroa 949-400-4715.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE DELTA

1st Tuesday, 6pm, The Delta Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, Brentwood. Info Jan Schults 925-890-6296.

WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS - 1ST TIME BUYERS

Every Wed, For more information contact Michelle Paxton, Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer, 408-891-0090.

I N L O V E W I T H T R A N S I T A G A I NFALL

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Changing Hearts, Changing Lives, One Girlfriend at a Time! (a women’s non-pro t international organization) Meet Girlfriends Unlimited! Call Theresa at 925.642.7067 women@brentwoodnc.org

Cultured Pearls

Museums, Theater & Live Entertainment

Contact Theresa at 925-642-7067 or Kellie at kkcandraw@yahoo.com.

Lit- n- Latte

Meets 1st Thursday of the month at 50 Birch St at 6:30pm. Contact Lydia at 925-548-5982 or Gina at 650-703-2935.

Movie Club

Meets 3rd Thursday of the month. Contact Lori at 925-628-7831 or Theresa at 925-642-7067.

Krafty Krafters

Krafty Krafter#1 FaceBook Group Meets 2nd Saturday of the month. For more info Contact Lori at 925-628-7831.

Gamin’ Gals

Meets 4th Friday of the month. Contact Becky at 925-628-7923.

Lunch Ladies

Meets 1st Friday of the month. Contact Donna at 925-813-1885 or Kathy at 925-759-1845.

This and That

Like to shop, eat out, cook a little, go to garage sales or gardening?

Contact Chris at 925-628-3977 or Kathy at 925-759-1845.

Mom Tribe

Motherhood truly does take a village, come encourage and support each other. Contact Beckie at Beckiebark ley@gmail.com or Karley at Karley.hall@gmail.com.

What About the Market?

If you haven’t heard the Fed raised the prime rate again and although they are not directly related, the mortgage industry followed suite. As expected this put a bit more of a “chill” on the market. The key take away is that rates are still historically low and if they drop , as I expect them to, you can always refinance. However if rates go up you can’t go back in time. Inventory is up but sales are steady so the market isn’t poised to crash just yet. If homeownership is your goal and you don’t plan on moving in the next few years then don’t wait for a crash that may never come and jump in now while the sellers are negotiating. If you are a seller and have plans to sell don’t let life pass you by and make the move!

If you are not ready then start boosting credit score and get ready for the future with these general tips are that are commonly acknowledged to help increase your credit score

On-time payments improve your credit score tremendously. It carries almost a 40% weight on your score. Set up the minimum payment with e-pay and choose the recurring option so it pays every month. Keep your credit card balances within 40% of the allowed limit and don’t push your limits, it is like the old saying; they only give you money if you don’t need it. This applies even if you pay it off each month.

Spread the spending, if you have a credit card with a limit of $2,000, and you charge $1,500 on it, you’ve used 75 percent of your credit limit. Now if you split your amount into two, and spend $750 each, then the percentage of usage will be around 37 percent. So it helps your FICO. An added bonus having two cards builds your credit rating.

Keep your credit score in check and get a better loan.

If you are a Seller then you should have one goal—to sell your home as quickly as possible for the highest market price. Buyers want move in ready and clean. Homeowners that are proactive before putting their homes on the market will fill this demand and sell their home and command top dollar.

To accomplish this make a list of practical repairs. A fresh coat of paint on the walls, doors, and trim. Clean

the carpet and buff and polish wooden floors. Power wash the sidewalks and driveways. Replace dated fixtures. Update fixtures with LED bulbs and replace any broken electrical sockets. Replace cracked windows and torn screens. Repair broken fencing and put a fresh coat of stain on the fences and the deck.

Start to de-cutter and de-personalize the home. Start packing that rare clown collection or the special teddy bear room. Less truly is more. The basics of staging are neutral but not plain. If you are waiting for spring, start the list now and spread it over the next few months.

A home in good condition demonstrates pride of ownership. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation and action plan. Taking the time to give your home a tune up will go a long way maximizing your equity and a quick sale to enable you to go to your next adventure.

Patrick McCarran is a local Realtor and Broker. Call/text 925-899-5536 • pmccarran@yahoo.com • CallPatrick.com Independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. In association with Realty One Group Elite DRE#0193160.

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