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W oodbridge life Volume 6 • Issue 10 • Number 61

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

October • 2016

October Woodbridge LIFE, your FREE home-delivered community newspaper, is turning five years old this month! Founded by former resident Debra Ristau and past Executive Director Kayo Armstrong, this monthly paper has doubled in size and circulation since its inception. Woodbridge LIFE could not exist without the regular ongoing time and effort put in by its Editorial Team (see page 7 for a list of team members) as well as other residents who contribute articles and photographs. Thank you to all of them!

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Calendar.. . . . . . . . . . . . Candidate Forum.. . . . . . Events and Tours.. . . . . . Garden Tasks.. . . . . . . . . Groups and Clubs. . . . . . Scene @ the Clubhouse. . Triker’s Travels. . . . . . . . Where in the World.. . . . .

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Woodbridge residents (L to R) Bill Bloomer, Robert and Barbara Bohaboy, Sandy Bloomer and Cindy McGehee enjoyed the Solo Vox Experience on the Lakeview Clubhouse patio. Talented Dave Pestana brought 35 years of singing and entertaining experience to the crowd as the covered favorite hit songs.

DEADLINE TO RETURN BALLOTS IS OCTOBER 7, 2016 ~ Please be sure to read the instructions sent out in the ballot packet ~ New Resident Board Member announcement will be made October 12.

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From the Editor

Spirit of 1976: Child of the ‘70s

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

By John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

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usic, Music, Music!” Remember the catchy Dixieland tune by Teresa Brewer that became 1950’s #1 Billboard chart song? It’s the perfect way to introduce this edition of Woodbridge LIFE because this paper abounds with articles about, or related to, music. Did you know music imparts many benefits? Scientific research studies show music can improve visual and verbal skills, keep an aging brain healthy, make you happier, strengthen your heart and reduce blood pressure, improve sleep quality, boost your immune system, reduce pain, and decrease depression and anxiety. Take a look back at The Solo Vox Experience when Dave Pestana entertained Woodbridge on the Lakeview Clubhouse patio in this month’s cover photo. John Baber makes many musical references in his fun-to-read “Spirit of 1976” article on page 3. The upcoming Women of Woodbridge 1920s Speakeasy event, described on page 14, will provide delightful musical entertainment as well as a delicious catered meal. You’ll find memories in words and pictures of Liberty Park amphitheater’s first outdoor music event, starring The Kistners, on pages 30 and 31. And Dewayne Day demonstrates use of music to keep up the pace in the regular “Scene @ the Clubhouse” article, page 17. Our feature photo essay this month acknowledges the Men of Woodbridge and other residents for volunteering at Raymus House shelter for women and children. See before photos and the after effects of organizing dynamo Ellen Lee-Wootton and her crew’s clean up effort on pages 20 and 21. Woodbridge, you are a blessing!

Carol WBL Editor CarolJoJoHargreaves, Hargreaves, WBL Editor There is always a lot going on in sports at Woodbridge. Softball, pickleball and golf articles may be found on pages 22, 24 and 26. Judy McNamara introduces Bob and Karen Penzenstadler in her “Triker’s Travels” column on page 35. Remember to cast your ballot for a new resident director by noon, October 7. Read about the recent informative Candidate Forum on page 10. The Woodbridge LIFE Editorial Team is excited to welcome back Jean Kavale whose accident in July prohibited her from writing for a few months. Jean has been recuperating at home since late August and we are thrilled to have her back. I will be taking “the trip of a lifetime” to Tasmania, Australia and New Zealand. Behind the scenes of Woodbridge LIFE, we have been preparing Sharyl Burgeson and Shelley Tate to take over the role of editor while I am away. These women are skilled, detail-oriented and well-organized. With their skillful touch, you will not even notice I am gone! Well, that’s enough for now. Go turn on your favorite music and read the rest of Woodbridge LIFE! ~ Carol Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE team

couple of weeks ago, I sent out a request: Name your top three favorite songs. A difficult assignment, I know, and many thanks to those who took the time to complete it. I thought this would be a good way to get to know people. What resulted was a flurry, and I mean a multitude of emails on a large scale that led me down a rabbit hole on my music search engine Spotify. For those who don’t know, Spotify is basically a “Google” for music. I highly recommend it, and it’s free if you don’t mind the commercials. The request was and still is a fun and interesting endeavor – and the songs keep coming in.

John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

I was born in 1976, and my parents had a great record collection. Back then, we listened to the radio (pre-Internet), and I have great memories of driving on dirt roads in Northern Minnesota listening to the oldies, the oldies being music from the ‘50s. I knew all of the songs by heart. I also listened to country music around this time, and one of the first live concerts I attended was The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – you couldn’t have guessed that, right? So when I received your emails, I discovered that many of you are my parents’ generation. It’s the music from the ‘50s to ‘70s that still remains my favorite (aside from the ‘80s) in the span of time in music history. I also am very fond of classical music, reggae, soul, funk, punk, salsa, bachata, the blues and jazz. I have too many favorites to name, and I am only allowed a certain amount of ink for this article. I LOVE Motown, and Motown takes the cake at Woodbridge among favorite songs. As far as bands go, the winner so far has been The Beatles. People also submitted songs reflecting love of country from my grandparents’ generation, along with old spirituals, country tunes, waltzes and big bands from the ‘40s. What I learned, most of all, is that dance music came in at the top: Funk, Soul, Disco and music for ballroom dancing. Woodbridge people love to dance, and I saw it at the August Happy Hour and Dave Pestano’s Solo Vox. (Yes, I was there, too!) LOTS of love songs came back – there is a lot of love going around here for sure. Tons of slow dance songs like “Unchained Melody” and “Brown Eyed Girl.” These were love songs that probably were on the radio when – oh, wait, we won’t go there. Music is alive at Woodbridge, and I am enjoying every minute of it. I made it out to Mountain Mike’s Pizza for the ukulele night hosted by Bob Webster and spent one afternoon listening to a few songs from the Second Chance Band at John Green’s place. I am looking forward to receiving more of your feedback, which will help shape musical programming in the community. If you are a musician, I want to hear from you. Any tips on venues, bars and festivals, let me know. One aspect of my position is to find new talent to entertain you, and, hopefully, no rotten tomatoes will be thrown at the band. Stay tuned!

making strides – celebrate life ~ Sunday, October 23, 10 a.m. ~

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the November 2016 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Monday, October 5, 2016. Please email your materials to wblife2012@gmail.com. (Please DO NOT send your items to the Editor’s personal email address.)

October is National Breast Cancer month. Join the Lifestyle Committee in a walk from the Clubhouse through the community to raise awareness. Bikes, wheelchairs and scooters are welcome. Checks and cash donations benefit the American Cancer Society. A FREE raffle drawing will be held for a chance to win fabulous prizes. Let’s knock this disease out of the park. Sign up at the Clubhouse.

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From the Bridge

From the I Bridge By Ramon Rivera

t is finally here, everyone. The longawaited transition to a homeowner-controlled board of directors begins October 12, 2016. This year we have three candidates running for one available seat on the %\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD board. This is one of the most important time periods to date within the WOA. We are receiving ballots on a daily basis and I ask everyone in the community to get involved and cast a vote in this year’s election. The candidates 5DPRQ 5LYHUD Operations Manager have participated in both Candidates’ Forums and we wish each the best. The board of directors is the decision-making body for the WOA. These are the men and women who are selected by the community to act in the best interests of and for the benefit of the association, thus the community as a whole. I completely understand the ups and downs of taking on a position where most, if not all, decisions are met with criticism and negative feedback. It is a “thankless position,� therefore a position only a few are willing to assume. With this in mind, I have a high level of respect for the men and women willing to run for election. The deadline for receipt of all ballots is noon, Friday, October 7, 2016, and the new WOA Resident Director will be announced at the Annual Membership Meeting, October 12, 2016. For those who have yet to cast their vote, a convenient locked ballot box is available at the Clubhouse; however you may still mail your ballot in as long as it is received by Riverside Management in Roseville by the October 7 deadline. Please make sure to read and follow the voting instructions carefully to ensure your vote counts.

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We should be hearing soon if the proposed amended Architectural Design Guidelines were approved. You may remember the proposed changes to the Design Guidelines (a governing document) were posted over a month ago for a period of at least 30 days for homeowner review and comment. I hope you had an opportunity to take a look at the proposed document which was reformatted for greater efficiency in locating a topic, including topics in alphabetical order. Coming from an elementary school library background, I found the new format rather exciting. Let’s not forget the Design Guidelines are established to maintain certain standards and visual character by which the community may grow and develop. ~ ARChie Re-Landscaping

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WOA Update By Ramon Rivera

Lake Rockwell As we dive deeper into the management plan for Lake Rockwell, we are discovering issues that are beyond the capabilities of the WOA maintenance %\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD staff to handle. We have discovered the main issue we are battling is the amount of sediment material that has accumulated over the past eight to 10 WOA Communication years. The sediment is the main cause for issues we are experiencing with bio-filter, intake valves for irrigation and, most importantly, water quality. The sediment buildup has accumulated to two to three feet at the bottom of the lake. We also have issues with invasive plants, goldfish/carp species and turtles. The major problem with the invasive plants is their root structure which is embedded in the sediment. This means we can harvest the plant but it comes back within a two-week period. Maintenance practices that were considered OK in the past have proven to be problematic. We are currently researching ways to address the combination of issues we are dealing with. We are gathering recommendations from various companies on the best plan of action. We will continue to update the community as we gather more information. Fitness Studio Flooring Project The flooring project will begin October 24, 2016. The project is to replace the existing carpet with rubber tile flooring. This project will require a great deal of heavy lifting to make space for the contractor to do his work. In doing so, we will look into ways to possibly make changes to the way we have the exercise equipment set up. There are needs we have identified in the Fitness Studio and I encourage residents to submit any ideas or suggestions to better utilize the space we have. Please send suggestions via email to rrivera@ourwoodbridge.net. Liberty Park We have recently updated our facility rental contract to include the amenities available for rent at Liberty Park. Please contact John Baber or Leilani Rodriguez at 209-824-7581 if you are interested in a reservation or rental. Aphids Treatment Many residents have been dealing with the sticky residue caused by aphids this summer. I have spoken to landscapers and residents about an effective product to use. Their recommendation was Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub (liquid form). It is too late in the season to use the granular form. This product is available at local home improvement and hardware stores. Follow the directions carefully or ask your landscaper to apply the product for you.

Dear Fresh, I’m so glad you’ve asked before moving forward with changes to your backyard landscaping. Although you’ve already gone through the application approval process back when you first purchased your home, the ARC recommends that you submit the simple application along with the proposed landscaping plan. Be sure to include the details regarding the concrete patio (to assure all drainage needs are addressed) and the name(s) of trees you plan to plant. Remember, the trees must be a minimum of five feet from the fence. Trees do grow, so be sure to keep that in mind as you choose the tree and its location; overgrown trees can need costly attention in the future. Thank you for this important question. ~ ARChie New Home Landscaping Dear ARChie, Why isn’t Pulte installing sod in the yards like the model homes show? ~ Looking for Greener Pastures Dear Looking, Green grass is a big issue not only for our community but for all who live in $ 9(5< 9(5< %,* 7+$1. <28 72 5(6,'(17 :$<1( :$5' :+2 California. Just 18 months ago, the city of Manteca began requiring developers to sell new homes with 35 percent of %5,1*6 86 7+( 0267 '(&$'(17 9$5,(7< 2) &+2&2/$7(6 See page 5 the front yard landscaped but only 25

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From the Boardroom By Roger Cunning, Vice President of the Woodbridge Owners Association

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e are now on the cusp of a change in the leadership of our community. In just a few short days following this publication’s distribution, we will accomplish an historic change. At the conclusion of this year’s Annual Membership Meeting Wednesday, October 12, probably near 7 p.m., our board of directors will consist of a majority of homeowners and a minority of Pulte appointees. While this change in leadership is historic, it’s not likely you’ll notice much difference in how it impacts the average homeowner. Hopefully, you may not realize a change occurred. That’s because there are five members of the board and no one individual can dominate board decision-making. That’s a good thing. That’s called stability. The board makes policies for all of Woodbridge, a large corporation operating in a responsible manner. Board decisions ultimately impact property values totaling about $500 million. We hope you listened to our board candidates during either the “Meet the Candidates” or the “Candidate Forum” events. The former was quite relaxed while the latter was significantly more formal. The board of directors extends a big “thank you” to those who offered questions for use during the Candidate Forum. We received a total of 40 questions. Many were similar in content or somewhat related. In the end, we had a perfect set of questions to be asked. Hopefully, you heard your question or something that sounded close to yours. Also, thank you, Ramon Rivera and Carol Jo Hargreaves for serving as co-moderators during the Candidate Forum. If you have not voted, time to do so will soon expire. The deadline to

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percent of that could be grass. California has changed the rules for developers and cities in order to minimize the amount of green plantings that require more than a minimum amount of watering; hence, drought resistant plantings are the newest common denominator. It’s believed that as California mandates stronger restrictions of landscape vegetation, Pulte has decided to be proactive and be ahead of the game. Let’s not forget, the goal is to save our precious water. So, for the time being, the new landscaping by Pulte must be at least 35 percent living material. ~ ARChie

return your ballot is noon, Friday, October 7. Your ballot must be deposited in the Ballot Box located in the Clubhouse or received via mail at Riverside Management by this critical deadline. YOUR BALLOT COUNTS TOWARD OUR QUORUM. Please vote. The Design Guidelines re-write provided for residents to review resulted in several recommendations the board will consider during its October meeting. Thanks to all who submitted opinions and comments. This is the document that establishes standards for making modifications to our homes and landscaping. You’re invited to attend our next Annual Board Meeting, October 12, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. Then, the Annual Membership Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. where the ballots will be counted and the new director announced. We hope you attend these meetings.

October 2016 Committee Meetings Meeting

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ARC Inspections Listening Post ARC Review New Resident Orientation ARC Inspections ARC Review Finance Committee

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10/4/16 10/5/16 10/11/16 10/13/16 10/18/16 10/25/16 10/26/16

9 a.m. 6 p.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m 12 p.m.

yard landscaping looking a bit more than tired. Touché to them. Until water restrictions are lifted, we will hope they do their best to keep their yards tame. What you and I are concerned about is something different. Homeowner neglect. Here are a couple of suggestions: 1. Check with your neighbor, maybe they have health concerns or have been away and just need a bit of help. 2. Submit a NonCompliance Report form located on the portal. Yes, the dreaded submission of a non-compliant issue. It is what it is, folks, and only you can keep continuity of the community standards and ambiance. ~ ARChie Painting the Home Exterior

Dear ARChie, Can’t recall if this question has been submitted so please bear with me. What are the rules regarding painting my house? I live in one of the original phases Dear ARChie, Am I the only one in the community who has observed a number of homes that and the garage door and shutters are fading terribly. I’ve considered numerous are not maintaining their front yards? My wife and I bought into this community color palettes but have yet to make a decision. a few years ago specifically because of the CC&Rs that guide the beauty of our ~ Chrystal the Chameleon neighborhood. ARChie, will you explain what may be happening? Dear Chrystal, The first thing you must do is quickly pass the paint store and then stop in ~ Disheartened In Woodbridge your paint tracks until you’ve read the strict guidelines for painting the exterior of your home. The rule is specific. There are no exceptions. The exterior must be Dear Disheartened, painted the same color, hue, intensity, tone and/or shade as originally completed Sadly, I concur with your observation! My next challenge is how I answer by the developer. And how will you know what color your home is painted? your question. After doing another review of the CC&Rs along with the Design Color schemes are available for each model and elevation at the sales office or at Guidelines, I was able to find an answer that will hopefully help homeowners the Clubhouse front desk. who have fallen through the cracks. Page 10 (7) of the Design Guidelines says ~ ARChie “All landscaping shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Declaration (CC&Rs). Homeowners are responsible for maintenance of their own lots. No weeds, uncultivated, diseased or infected vegetation of any All questions may be emailed to ARChie care of Leilani at lrodriguez@ kind is permitted to grow on any home site.” Then it goes on about artificial ourwoodbridge.net (Clubhouse front desk). Leilani will forward your foliage which is another topic for another time. What comes to mind is, we questions to the members of the Architectural Review Committee. We do have homeowners who are cutting back on watering, which leaves front want to hear your questions and concerns. Homeowner Maintenance

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WOA Groups and Clubs: WOA Groups and Clubs: Groups & Clubs Groups Clubs Artists && Crafters Ballroom Dance Ballroom Bocce BallDance Bocce Ball Bridge Bridge Bunco Bunco Bunco-also contact Bunco-also contact Canasta Canasta Chair Volleyball Chair Volleyball Cooking Cooking 401 401 Crochet/Knitting Cribbage Cribbage Drama Drama Game Night Game Night Game Night-also Game Night-also contact contact Hand & Foot Hand & Foot Hula Hula Dance Dance Line Line Dancing Dancing Line Line Dancing Dancing (Evening) (Evening) Men Men of of Woodbridge Woodbridge Neighborhood Watch National (American) Mah Jongg Oil Painters Neighborhood Watch Oil Painters Paddle Tennis Open Painting Pickleball Paddle Tennis Pinochle Pickleball

Contact Contact Nedra Ball Nedra Ball Patti Barnhart Rick Hyden Rick St. Hyden Don Lawrence Don St. Lawrence Mary Braun Mary Braun Susan Russitano Susan Russitano Judy Simpson Judy Simpson Dave Dave and and Jacquie Jacquie Steffy Jan Jan Spence Spence Geri Rogers Rogers Geri Dave Steffy Suzanne Mauck Jackie Summers Pat Buxton Pat Buxton

Phone Phone 815-9309 815-9309 629-8838 629-8838 824-9257 824-9257 825-7137 825-7137 239-0409 239-0409 275-5817 275-5817 647-2901 647-2901 825-4805 825-4805 924-8032 924-8032 824-5310 824-5310 825-4805 825-4805 209-6656305169 881-8813

Meeting Day and Time M-F. Time & Workshops vary M-F. Time & Workshops vary Friday @ 4:15 p.m. Friday @ 4:15 p.m. SU & TH @ 2 p.m. SU @ 6 p.m., @ 8 a.m. Mondays @ 10THa.m. Mondays @ 10 a.m. 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m. 3rd Monday Monday @ @ 6:30 6:30 p.m. p.m. 3rd 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m. Every Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2nd and 4th Friday @ 10 a.m. Oxford Room

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Woodbridge Owners Association Committees ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW • Jacquie Alexander alexander-fox@comcast.net 209-823-2914 FINANCE COMMITTEE • Jacob Lewis, Chair, lijalewis@comcast.net 647-2995

LIFESTYLE • John Baber, Chair, jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net 824-7927 COMMUNICATION • Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair, Woodbridge LIFE Editor and Directory Chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com 823-3538 WELCOMING COMMITTEE • Diana Clements, Co-Chair tenor4@comcast.net 665-4353 •

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Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and TOURS - October 2016 Submitted by John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

LISTENING POST – Wednesday, October 5 @ 6 p.m. NEW TIME. Bring your ideas, suggestions and concerns to the table. We encourage all residents to attend this new evening time. E–WASTE COLLECTION - Thursday, October 6 @ 8:30 a.m. The Greater Valley Conservation Corps (GVCC) is sponsoring a curbside pick up of your e-waste. Leave your televisions, computer monitors, laptops, PCs, servers, cables and other electronic waste (printers, keyboards, mice, scanners, stereos, fax machines and cell phones) on your curb and GVCC will pick up free of charge. If you need help getting larger e-waste items moved out of your house, please submit a request via email, along with your name, address and item description no later than Tuesday, October 4, to dphillips@sjcoe.net. THE LIFE AND MAGIC OF HARRY HOUDINI – Thursday, October 6 @ 7 p.m. A living history event featuring the dynamic Duffy Hudson showcasing the life and magic of Harry Houdini. Will the show reveal all of Houdini’s secrets? Well, you’ll just have to watch. A fun night to be had in the Multipurpose Room. Sign up at the front desk. Tickets are $7 per person. RODS, ROADSTERS AND CRUISING CARS SHOW – Saturday, October 8 @ 10 a.m. Spectators welcome. This year the car show will be held at Liberty Park. Trophies will be awarded for first, second and third places in all categories in addition to Best of Show and Sponsors’ trophies. Come check out the beautiful cars, eat a great lunch and take a chance on a raffle gift. All proceeds go to Second Harvest Food Bank. See more details in article in this issue of Woodbridge LIFE. NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, October 13 @ 10 a.m. Welcome to Woodbridge! If you are new to the community and interested in learning more about your Woodbridge Owners Association, please join the Clubhouse team. During this orientation, you’ll learn about the association structure, the Architectural Review process, how to become involved in your community, and the myriad of resources available to you. Please reserve your spot by contacting the Clubhouse front desk either in person or by phone at 209-824-7581. THE BOCELLI EXPERIENCE: STARRING CHRIS PUCCI – Thursday, October 13 @ 7:30 p.m. Pucci will serenade you with arias including “Nessun Dorma� to popular classics such as “I Can’t Help Falling in Love.� An alumnus of Julliard and the Metropolitan Opera Young Artist program, Chris Pucci will give you chills and thrills. Tickets $7 per person. Sign up at the front desk. ALL DAY GARAGE SALE – Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Woodbridge community opens its garages for the popular all day event. Great finds and good deals in store! GOLF PUTTING TOURNAMENT – Saturday, October 15 - Check in @ 5:30 p.m. and tee off @ 6 p.m. A potluck and results will follow in the Multipurpose Room. Bring your favorite drink, appetizer and neighbors! Open to 72 golfers. Deadline for sign-up: Before noon, Wednesday, October 12. For changes

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and cancellations, please call Mike Wedlake @ 209-239-9641. Entry fee of $5 per person. No refunds. THE FIVE GREATEST FILMS IN AMERICAN CINEMA – Sunday, October 16 @ 3 p.m. Yale University professor Marc Lapadula presents a survey of perhaps the best movies ever made: “Citizen Kane,� “Some Like It Hot,� “Psycho,� “The Godfather� and “2001: A Space Odyssey� are presented. Beyond revolutionary, these films not only defined the turbulent social and cultural eras in which they were made but successfully transcended those eras by casting a giant, awe-inspiring shadow of influence across the entire film industry that is still being reflected on movie screens to this very day. Tickets $5 per person. Sign up at the front desk. WOMEN OF WOODBRIDGE PRESENTS: 1920s SPEAKEASY – A two-day affair. Tuesday, October 18 @ 5 p.m. and Wednesday, October 19 @ 5 p.m. Dinner served each day @ 6 p.m. with a performance @ 6:45 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful catered dinner by Mark Angelo and delightful entertainment by Elizabeth Cunning and her cast of characters, singers and dancers. Dine in style at this lavish event. Tickets $25 per person. Sign up at the front desk. WINE 101: FIELD TRIP TO LUCCA WINERY – Wednesday, October 19 @ 10:30 a.m. ending @ 3 p.m. Board the bus to Ripon and visit the Lucca Winery. Explore the award-winning varietals with lunch provided. $40 per person, non-refundable. Sign up at the front desk. A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH JACK GALLAGHER – Thursday, October 20 @ 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Get ready to laugh your pants off with a night of comedy featuring Jack Gallagher. Gallagher’s work on network television includes his own ABC sitcom, “Bringing Up Jack,� as well as a recurring role on HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.� A favorite of talk/variety show hosts and audiences, Jack made numerous appearances on “The Tonight Show� with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno as well as NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.� Tickets $10 per person. Sign up at the front desk. STEVE’S MOBILE SCREENS: PIZZA AND BEER NIGHT – Tuesday, October 25 @ 5 p.m. Steve’s Mobile Sunscreens invites you to come to their FREE dinner night. They’ll be hosting the evening and providing free pizza, beer and cheesecake! Come see why Steve’s Mobile Sunscreens offers top of the line security and sunscreen products and how they can benefit your home. They put their customers first and ensure satisfaction with their products and customer service. Enjoy a night out with great door prizes and giveaways. You must RSVP to attend. Sign up at the front desk for more information. HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA – Monday, October 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by John Baber and the Lifestyle Committee. Get ready to have a blast! Fun activities are in store and will be announced closer to the event date.

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t was an honor to serve as comoderator of September’s Candidate Forum with Operations Manager Ramon Rivera. Also at the front tables were distinguished guests Celeste Comings, Riverside Management President, and Kathy Wayne, Senior Portfolio Manager for Riverside Management, who served as timekeepers. The purpose of the forum was to better get to know and understand the three candidates running for election to the Woodbridge Owners Association Board of Directors. Candidates Carol Boné, Mike Hutchings and Andrew Price were seated on the Multipurpose Room’s raised stage where there was a podium from which each could address the audience. Ramon welcomed and thanked all participants for their attendance, introduced his helpers and the candidates, then explained the forum’s process. In alphabetical order by last name, each candidate made a two-minute maximum opening statement after which Carol Boné stood at the podium while the two gentlemen were escorted out of the room to wait in the hallway so as not to benefit from hearing the others’ responses. Carol was permitted three minutes to respond to the first standard question: How many board meetings have you attended in the last three years? Related to this, what activities or shared interest groups or HOA training have you participated in? Explain your leadership roles. Timekeepers carefully monitored the allotted time and, if necessary,

• Briefly describe the limitations, if any, that the Davis-Stirling Act places on the board members’ communications and interactions with residents. • Are you willing to authorize the expenditure of WOA funds required to maintain the standards presently in place to provide our owners with the levels of staff service and the physical infrastructure needed to maintain the lifestyle that the WOA owners tell you they want?

held up a warning card at the 30-second-remaining mark and a “Stop” card at the end of three minutes. Following Carol, Mike was brought into the room to respond to the same standard question, then Andrew. Next, each candidate drew a random question from a basket on the stage. The questions were selected from 43 submitted by residents. Each candidate was permitted three minutes in which to read aloud and answer the question. All candidates were in the room during this segment of the forum. The second standard question was asked in similar fashion to the first as candidates waited in the hall for their turns: Many residents have become very tired of the angst and negativity of this election cycle on a national level. Also, closer to home, residents grow weary when they hear a strong, negative ‘them’ and ‘us’ tone regarding the relationship between either Pulte

• What in your past experience will help you WBL photo by John Baber. effectively interpret our governing documents and make good decisions on our or Riverside Management and our board? Woodbridge Owners Association. We sense anger is building here, Upon conclusion of the question too. Is civil discourse important period, Ramon explained voting to you? If yes, how will you foster procedures and the noon, October 7, civility during conversations, deadline. He thanked the audience negotiations and, particularly, and all helpers and the event was during disagreements? over. It took just under an hour. Once all candidates had responded to the second standard question, it was time for the second (and final) random draw question. Here are the six random draw questions in no particular order and not identified by which candidate provided the answer: • The purpose of the board is to deal with policy and related governance issues. The operations manager of Woodbridge is to deal with the operational issues. Please give an example of what you see as a “policy issue” and what you see as an “operational issue.” • What are your 1, 2, and 3-year goals as a board member? • How are you going to create and ensure a cohesive community? Current observation is that there

One unusual part of the forum process was the instruction to hold all applause until the very end of the evening. The reason for this directive was that candidates, hearing different volume levels of applause, could possibly interpret the sound as encouraging or discouraging and unnecessarily panic or receive incorrect feedback. Logical as this rationale is, it was difficult and uncomfortable for members of the audience not to acknowledge candidates’ answers with applause. Once or twice people were instructed to hold their applause or leave the room. The questions were difficult. The candidates were poised. The audience was attentive. The event was well-organized and ran smoothly. Now … cast your ballot by the deadline.

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opinions and we wondered if it had a “happy ending?” It did not read like it was going to but we all realized that Ruth always wanted a “happy ending” to the book she was reading. Voila! It does, in fact, have a happy ending. Ruth stayed true to herself with her selection. This is great historical fiction and so interesting to us living not that far from the Bay Area. San Francisco is the iconic city in this part of California and is known pretty much by all. The nonfictional characters were interesting (think Enrico Caruso, for one) as were the fictional characters, both men and women. “1906” was very exciting and thought provoking. A real winner. Thank you, Ruth! We truly miss you. Our book for October is “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” written by Jamie Ford and suggested by Tressie Jones. “Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult will be discussed in November and will be the last book for this year as we do not have a meeting in December but rather have a Christmas lunch. We begin all over again in January. Readers Group meets in the Oxford Room at the Clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month. We welcome new members. You are welcome to just sit in a meeting if you like. We first read the book selected for discussion and at the next meeting, we discuss it.

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Introducing the Lifestyle Committee By John Baber, Committee Chair

Mary Bookman and I hit it off right away and I was surprised by her eclectic background. Mary was born and raised in the Netherlands and was her high school’s valedictorian. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study at Syracuse University (Liberal Arts). She is fluent in many languanges and reads Greek and Latin. Mary worked as a jewelry designer and creator, as a weaver of fiber art and has exhibited her work in galleries. Mary had a career in real estate and was the top producer for San Joaquin County for five years. Mary was also the owner of a horse ranch in Costa Rica. Penny Dauler is going to be the one to tell me to stop working so much. These ladies were appointed because they have been leaders at She has already scolded me for working on the weekends, so I will look to Woodbridge. They are the individuals to whom we look when we need a her for a little balance and help in delegation. Penny is a fourth generation good sounding board, and so far, they have been my lifeline with regard to Californian (the first I’ve met). While living in Fiddletown, California, her representing residents’ sentiments. This panel is a powerhouse, bringing to family owned the Pinetree Winery. the table years of experience and I feel very fortunate to be working with all Nedra Ball is a fellow artist and Minnesotan. She has been a resident of them. of Woodbridge for six years and is the president of the Artists and Crafters group. She loves water aerobics and anything crafty, including porcelain Ellie Engstrom worked in the publications department of an aerospace dolls and oil painting. company. “I love this community, and I want to contribute as much as I can, Ellen Lee-Wootton was a Scottish Highland Dancer and was trained in for as long as I can.” In her spare time, Ellie gardens, although admits it’s Glasgow, Scotland. She was the activities director in a retirement setting a lot of work. “Canning jams, preserves and relishes is very rewarding, and in Jackson and once worked as a chef at a wilderness lodge in Alaska. She I love to share it with friends and family.” She also donates her time to the has raised 11 children and was the program manager for hobby crafts at the Architectural Review Committee and serves as the treasurer for the Artists Department of Corrections in California. and Crafters group. One of our newest residents, Sue Gessinni lived in Pleasanton, Mary Braun worked as a dining room manager for a country club with California, for 45 years before coming to Woodbridge. She enjoys the love a large staff and was responsible for all of the arrangements for parties, and support of her two children and grandchildren. Sue worked for Bank events and weddings. “I have always enjoyed working in the hospitality and of America for 38 years, the last 12 years in risk management as a fraud customer service field. I know how important it is to care for others and analyst. She was the Assistant Vice President of the East Bay Chapter of what is special to them.” Bank of America. She is an avid bowler and was responsible for organizing Shirley Lopes radiates positivity. “I enjoy being around happy people her statewide bowling tournament. and music and singing are essential in my life.” She loves to travel and Birdie Nieri retired from a 37-year career with Bank of America. She make do-it-yourself projects with her husband. was raised in Salinas, California, married and lived in Pleasanton for 30 I have called Kathy Dezotte quite a bit over these past days. Not only years before coming to Woodbridge. “Dan and I love our life at this resort. does she teach I love being art classes at connected to such Woodbridge, she a terrific group of has a long history energetic women.” of decorating for I couldn’t agree events going all the more. We are going way back to her high to have a great school prom. Kathy 2017. Let me end has worked in a by saying that in special education Newyorkese, there department and is a word called taught leadership kvetch. It means classes through to complain. I the California don’t mind a little Activities Directors “kvetching,” but Association. “I have all I ask is that always loved art! when you address My family is full these ladies of of creative people. the Lifestyle When I paint, my Committee love is pen, ink or me, bring and watercolor. I some positivity am much more of along with your a cartoonist than suggestions – we WBL photo by Leilani Rodriguez. a formal painting are here to help artist.” and to listen. (L to R): Sue Gessinni, Birdie Nieri, Ellie Engstrom, Mary Braun, Kathy Dezotte, Shirley Lopes, Ellen Lee-Wootton, Penny Dauler, Nedra Ball, John Baber and Mary Bookman.

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midweek theater experience and put on your Great Gatsby look to really feel the experience. While there, be sure to tip the bartender and cigarette girl. A raffle will also be in place for the evening. Bring your wallet or “pocket book” as all proceeds will be donated. See you there!

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Ray Borges retired four years ago this month. He began working out the Monday after he retired and still keeps it up five or six days a week. Ray, a lifelong MantecaTracy area resident, moved to Woodbridge almost seven years ago and has dropped 30 to 35 pounds since his retirement by using the fitness equipment.

Longtime Woodbridge residents Sue Vernali (left) and Susan Russitano (right) walk and talk as they move clockwise around the indoor track.

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Notice the shark fin on top and the detail of the “My Ride is Fly” graphic. [Editor’s Note: The Urban Dictionary informs us “fly” means “cool, in style.”] Kris Day, who cannot walk the track due to tendonitis, is “trying to improve herself” by exercising on the stationary bike every other day. Kris and her husband Dewayne moved to Woodbridge from San Jose about a year and a half ago.

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esident Ellen Lee-Wootton issued an urgent plea for help at Raymus House and the Woodbridge community responded. Ellen’s son, Bryan Lee, regularly helps out with other members of Crossroads Church at the local temporary shelter for homeless single mothers and their children. When Bryan saw the problem Christine Lambert, Shelter Operations Manager, had receiving and categorizing “tons of donations,” he knew his mom could fix it. With the philosophy “Many hands make light work” in mind, Ellen began soliciting help to sort clothing and household goods donated to the Manteca Hope Ministries shelter. Her first stop was the Men of Woodbridge meeting, where 16 members quickly raised their hands to volunteer. Next Ellen made an appeal on social media, inviting other Woodbridge residents to “do some quick volunteer work.” The gathering was held Tuesday, August 16, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until the work was finished). Ellen provided rubber gloves and hand sanitizer, bottled water and her excellent organizational skills and fearless ability to direct others. Household goods would be sorted and stored and clothing would be sorted, folded and put into clearly labeled tubs by gender and size. When we arrived to take pictures for Woodbridge LIFE, the parking lot was full and at least 23 people were hard at work. We found Ellen and Diana Fadeff in the garage, vacuum-packing bedding into plastic bags. Sheet sets and comforters were carefully packaged for distribution when a single mom triumphantly gets her own house. Industriously working nearby, Jana Kattenhorn sorted and organized household goods on shelves. We saw neatly formed rows of kitchenware including glasses, dishes, utensils, baking pans, picture frames, decorative items, household equipment, paperback books and more. Outdoors, we saw rows and rows of shoes sorted by type and size and I counted at least 38 color-coded clothing tubs labeled “Baby,” “Little Girl,” “Ladies,” etc., and further delineated by size. Workers were folding, sorting and filling the tubs with donated clothing. Men of Woodbridge members Jack Dauler (and wife Penny), Bill Buffington, Jacob Lewis (wife Linda and granddaughter Madison), Jon Ford, Andrew Price, Dan Armstrong, John Gannon (and wife Connie), Lyle Bennett, Tony LeCara, John Deming (with friends Linda and Rob Faulkner), Larry Schneider, Bill Barnhart and Scott Brenner were hard at work while we visited the site. Others came later to help but we, unfortunately, were not there to record all names. Food was donated from several Woodbridge National Night Out parties. Kathy Dezotte served as “food manager,” assisting Warren Wootton with grilling hot dogs and putting out freshly made salads and condiments for hungry volunteers. At least 25 Woodbridge residents came out to help Ellen at Raymus House. Everyone worked hard and a

great deal was accomplished in a short period of time. As a result of these efforts, Ellen helped Raymus House organize and sell their excess donations at a huge citywide yard sale where they earned more than $700. During the yard sale, almost all of the Raymus House residents came over to thank Ellen for the wonderful thing her community had done for them. Woodbridge, you are a blessing!

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Favorite Sports Experiences -

Woodbridge Softballers By Butch Larson

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ob Feller, Hall of Fame baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians (1936-1956), stated, “Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday’s success or put its failures behind and start over again. That’s the way life is, with a new game every day, and that’s the way baseball is.”

Nelson Conner – I went to State in wrestling when I lived in Ashland, Oregon (home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival). I was the first wrestler to go in the history of Ashland High School sports. Hitting a homerun for our Woodbridge Wolverines in the bottom of the 7th inning to beat Modesto was a lot of fun.

Bob Feller was from Van Meter, Iowa, and joined the Cleveland Indians, July 19, 1936 at the age of 17. He signed a major league contract for $675 with a signing bonus of $1 and a signed Cleveland Indians baseball. His position was pitcher. He had an extremely fast pitch and quickly garnered the nickname “Rapid Robert.” Over his career (18 years), he won 266 games while losing 162. He would have likely joined the elite “300 win club” and “3,000 strikeout club” had he not missed almost four full seasons while serving our country in the U.S. Navy (1941-1944). His highest salary year was in 1948 when he earned $82,000. He also had three no-hitters during his career and is the only pitcher to ever record an opening day no-hitter. It was achieved against the Chicago White Sox, April 16, 1940. Feller is one of only three players ever to be selected to the Major League All-Star Game while still a teenager (1938). Dwight Gooden (1984) and Bryce Harper (2012) are the others.

Wayne Gordon – I played slow-pitch softball for 49 of the last 51 years. I was a pitcher on one or more teams every year. I played in Foster City, San Mateo, Millbrae, San Bruno, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Francisco and Manteca. My best memory was in the San Francisco League in 1987. I was 42 years old and a friend of mine put together a San Francisco team of players in their early 20s. He was lacking a good pitcher and asked if I’d try out. I got the position. There were 99 other teams in our division and they were broken down into 10 teams each. The winner of each of the 10 team divisions would advance to the finals to play the other top nine teams. We ended the season beating out the other top nine teams and taking the city-wide championship. It was quite an accomplishment which I was proud to be a part of.

Recognizing that sports experiences and memories are an integral part of American life, we asked our Silver Sluggers and Diamond Gals to share their favorite experiences in sports. Here is what we received: Sue Lough – A highlight of my past athletic activities was playing varsity field hockey for Michigan State University. I played prior to Title IX, which meant we had to provide all our own equipment and uniforms. At that time, women had to wear a jumper with a very short skirt. Being in the Midwest, we played in all kinds of weather, even snow. The field hockey team was a close-knit group that loved to play the game, which left me with many positive memories. Barbara Shapiro – While growing up on a peach farm just outside of Turlock, I water-skied with my family in Turlock Lake every summer. My two brothers and I were very proficient at single skiing. Later in life, I loved running for about 20 years. I loved to run after working in the office all day. I completed many, many 10K (6.2 miles) runs and did the San Francisco Half Marathon in 1989. I loved the benefits of running which also allowed me to eat almost anything.

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Larry Binkley – In high school, I lettered for three years in three different sports, baseball, basketball and tennis. I was the pitcher for our baseball team for three years and only lost one game. I received All-State honors in baseball and basketball in my junior and senior years. I received a scholarship in baseball and basketball to Central Missouri State. I was undefeated my freshman year but, unfortunately, got hurt which ended my career. In 1991, I played for State Farm Insurance in a slow pitch tournament, pitching 49 straight innings and walking only two batters to win the tournament and receive MVP honors. I want to thank the players for sharing some of their special moments and memories. The Woodbridge Senior Softball Club (WSSC) brings together many residents who enjoy being a part of a sports group. I encourage you to consider participating as a player or volunteer (umpiring, working in the score booth or snack bar or on the grounds crew). Although our season ends after October, there are plenty of planning sessions before we get started in the 2017 season. If you are new to Del Webb Woodbridge and have any interest, please contact me (wblarson@comcast.net) or any of the WSSC Council members to discuss what we do and where you can help.

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The annual Softball group banquet will be held Saturday, October 29. Tickets are $13 per person. Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 1, and will be sold Wednesdays and Saturdays during game times at a table in the softball field/sports area.

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Softball

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his could be the last opportunity for you to get a free lunch at the Snack Shack by winning this monthly contest. The object is to identify the pictures and then draw some kind of connection (you may have to stretch it a bit) to our Woodbridge softball program. There will be two prizes (worth $6 each) awarded to the first two people who accurately identify the pictures and connect them to some aspect of the softball game. Last month we had only one winner, in spite of the fact that some people gave it a second and even third try because one of the pictures was kinda’ tricky. Congratulations to John Ochoa for correctly identifying all of them. If you want to go back to the September edition of the Woodbridge LIFE and

check out the pictures, the four correct answers were Gary Player, Plate (home) Coach and Round Tripper (home run). Here are four more pictures for you. If you can make the connection from the picture to our softball program, send an email to me (Roger Gibson) at Gr82bnj@gmail.com for your entry. The winners will be contacted for the awards and will be given a voucher to be redeemed at the Snack Shack.

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he Pickleball group has had a busy summer. The opening of Liberty Park with its beautiful pickleball courts now allows more people to play during daylight hours. Our group has grown to over 50 people and more join us every week. We welcome everyone regardless of skill level. Members are willing to teach this easy game to anyone who shows up. If you would like more attention, you may always call Joe Victoria at 815-9343 and he will set up a time to meet with you. Every morning finds us playing at Liberty Park about 9 a.m. Ladies play on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 a.m. Almost every evening, someone is playing at the Clubhouse courts under the lights if you are only available in the evenings. In late July the group had a fun morning with a full house of mixed doubles and afterward, a barbecue. Hot dogs and sausages from Lockeford, along with a wide variety of side dishes and desserts were served. It was a fun time and we will do it again soon. The new covered kitchen area in Liberty Park is awesome and perfect for any gathering. In September, eight ladies played a round robin at the Clubhouse

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t’s coming up soon, folks! In just a few days, on Saturday, October 8, Liberty Park will be turned into a large car park for the ninth annual Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Cars Show hosted by the Wheels of Woodbridge Lugnuts. Put it on your calendars now. The show is open to everyone. Invite family and friends to check out the beautiful cars that will be parked in the basin at Liberty Park. In addition to classic and collector cars, we will have a large display of Ford Thunderbirds on one side of the park and off-road vehicles on the other side. Also, we hope to have a few one-of-a-kind specialty vehicles for you to check out. If you have grandkids and would like to show them a little bit of automotive history, now is the time to do it. Or, if you just want to wander down memory lane with your spouse, significant other or good friend, come by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and let that one special memory put a smile on your face. You can always dream about the car that got away. There’s no charge for looking. We hope you will bring some of your hard-

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earned cash to chow down on some great hot dogs prepared by the Men of Woodbridge and try your luck at winning a raffle prize. Come earlier and check out the baked goods and coffee prepared by the Women of Woodbridge before it all gets eaten by the car guys. The veterans will also be selling neck coolers to raise funds for Honor Flight and other veterans’ programs. For entertainment this year, the Second Chance Band will perform for our enjoyment (don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes). As a reminder, the annual car show is a major fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank. All proceeds, after expenses, are turned over to Second Harvest and over the past six years, we have been able to raise $45,000. This money is used to feed the underprivileged throughout communities in a seven-county area. Woodbridge can be proud that a large number of residents volunteer each year to help make this show a success. The best part about it is that the majority of the money raised is brought in through sponsors and other sources outside the Woodbridge community. This means Woodbridge residents get to enjoy the car show as well as receive recognition for performing such a worthwhile service for those served by Second Harvest. Here’s a list of the faithful sponsors who support the 2016 car show. Many of them have supported the car show for multiple years and we owe them a heartfelt thank you: • The Lori’s with PMZ Real Estate – Platinum sponsor - display booth with root beer floats, sponsor a First Place trophy, business logo on T-shirt sleeve • Susan Russitano and Curtis Holt with PMZ Real Estate – Platinum sponsor - display booth and T-shirt logo • Urban Futures Inc – Platinum sponsor • Riverside Management – Platinum sponsor - sponsor a First Place trophy, business logo on T-shirt sleeve • Pulte – Platinum sponsor - sponsor Best of Show trophy, business logo on T-shirt • Valley Custom Karts – Platinum sponsor - display booth, business logo on T-shirt • Doctors Hospital – Platinum sponsor - business logo on T-shirt • Steve’s Mobile – Platinum sponsor - gift certificate raffle prizes, business logo on T-shirt • Dominic Martos with Farmers Insurance – Gold Sponsor • Tom Thorson Financial – Gold Sponsor - business logo on T-shirt • Bank of Stockton – Silver Sponsor - business logo on T-shirt • Fran’s Creative Upholstery – Silver Sponsor - business logo on T-shirt • Security Public Storage – Silver Sponsor - business logo on T-shirt • P.L. Fry & Son – Silver Sponsor

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This 1951 Plymouth Woodie owned by Ed Lee was one of the unique and highly customized cars at last year’s car show.

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Brothers and Sisters

Norman Rockwell’s painting “Family Tree” appeared on the cover of the October 24, 1959, edition of Saturday Evening Post. It seems fitting, in this Rockwell-inspired community, that a series featuring brothers, sisters, cousins and other family members who reside in Woodbridge be accompanied by Rockwell’s painting. At the inception of this project, we didn’t know how deep family ties go in Woodbridge and were thrilled with the overwhelming response to our idea. It will take several editions to include all participants. Thanks to everyone who took part!

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f you’re looking for contagious enthusiasm, look no further than the brother-sister duo of Sam Larussa and Diane Cameron. The Larussa siblings were long time San Jose residents who still cite family in San Jose. Sam and wife Pam were high school sweethearts who married (50 years), raised their family and stayed in San Jose until their move to Woodbridge on September 11, 2007. “We chose Woodbridge by Del Webb as it provided us with affordable quality housing and the lifestyle and social activities we were looking for. Also, Woodbridge was no farther than San Jose when we wanted to visit our daughters and their families in Danville and Orinda,” said Sam. Diane and her husband John had moved from San Jose to Tracy a few years after their marriage (40 years). When the couple became “empty nesters,” they started looking for a change. “Our two-doors-down Tracy neighbors, Reno and Laverne Cortesi, sold their home and shared with us they were moving to Woodbridge. After our first tour of their new home and surroundings, we were hooked. Woodbridge became our perfect fit.” “It is ironic we did not know Sam and Pam were looking to buy here, also. We moved into our new home two weeks after they had moved in,” Diane added. Sam and Pam’s interests are varied and numerous. They like to attend most of Woodbridge’s social events, the happy hours, dances, special entertainers and plays. They also have a big group of Woodbridge friends who rotate hosting monthly dinners for eight or nine couples. Sam related that three of the couples rented a suburban and toured the western states on a 4,000-mile trek with numerous stops that started in Reno, then went to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone and followed with stays in Montana, Washington, Oregon and Northern California until, finally, home. “We have some funny pictures of luggage spilling out of our suburban,” Sam admitted. Sam golfs, bowls and works out in the Fitness Center so he doesn’t “become a prune.” “A couple of years after moving to Woodbridge, I read about a little girl in Ripon who had a severe illness and needed blood. I drove to the blood bank in Ripon and, along with so many others, gave blood to this worthy cause. Since then, I give blood on a regular basis at the Delta Blood Bank on Main Street in Manteca.” Diane, who is the Admissions Director for Tracy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Tracy, loves her job but is unable to participate in community activities because of her work hours. She hopes to retire in a year and attend more events, like the Women of Woodbridge annual tea. Also on her retirement bucket list is travel, especially to Hawaii and a Caribbean cruise. In the meantime, she sometimes walks in the early mornings and she and John enjoy driving their Corvette to the wine country and around the foothills on weekends. Sam and Diane grew up as part of a large Sicilian family where every holiday was shared with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Sam and Diane try to maintain the family tradition. Sam and Pam host Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas while Diane tackles New Year’s. Their grown children are continuing the tradition, hosting other holidays. “We’re from a musical family where playing a musical instrument is commonplace among the cousins. Sam took accordion lessons from his Uncle Phil, while other cousins taught and even still play at weddings and parties to this day. We have an aunt who soon will celebrate her 101st birthday and still enjoys the music and commotion that comes with a large family get-together,” related Diane. Diane concluded with, “Sam has always been the calm, easy-going individual you see today. He is a great father and grandfather. To me, he is a great brother.” Sam echoed with, “An older brother always has fond and protective feelings about the youngest, especially when she’s a girl. Diane’s almost 9-and-a-half years younger and I always want to watch out over her.”

Sisters, Daughter Relocate to Woodbridge Submitted by Leila Carter. Photo by Sharyl Burgeson.

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he Chalifoux family consists of six children, two brothers and four sisters. Our older brother Bernie has passed away and Barbara Lampros is now the family matriarch followed by Leila Carter, Lynda Branco and a younger brother and sister who live in the Bay Area. The three oldest children were born in Indiana and moved to California in the ‘40s. The family moved around for a few years and settled in San Lorenzo. Bernie went to San Lorenzo High and the other five of us went to Arroyo High. The first sister to move to Woodbridge was Leila Carter and husband Barry, who, at the time, lived in Reno, Nevada. Their desire to move closer to family motivated their 2008 California house-hunting trip. (Barbara lived in Fremont and Lynda and Jim Branco lived in Pleasanton.) Leila and Barry were visiting Barbara for the househunting trip and the threesome drove to Manteca to check out the new Woodbridge by Del Webb community. To our surprise, Barbara, who was only along for the ride, decided to purchase a home also. We bought homes right next door to each other. We even had a section of fence removed to make a little trail between the backyards, aka the wine trail. After Lynda and her husband Jim started visiting us and their four grandchildren who live in Ripon, they decided to buy a small home here (so much more going on here over Pleasanton). Shortly after spending time here, they sold their Pleasanton home and bought a larger home in the newer section. Barbara’s daughter Paulette and her husband Victor decided to follow her mother and aunts to Woodbridge after Victor retired. Paulette now commutes by ACE train to the Bay Area. We all have assorted interests including the poker group, tennis, bowling, golf and softball games, either as fans or players. The various dances are also enjoyable to all of us. It’s been a positive move for our family. See you around the community.

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Grand Ole Opry and with well-known artists including Chet Atkins, Connie Smith, Charlie Pride, Barbara Mandrell, Greg Allman and George Thorogood.

Fontina Ristorante in downtown Pleasanton. This authentic Hundreds of Woodbridge residents, family and friends crowded the Liberty restaurant opened in by 2004 changed ownership inearly 2007as to ParkItalian amphitheatre to enjoy music Theand Kistners. Some arrived as thetoChoi The Choiwith family has been in the restaurant business 2 p.m. stakefamily. out their spaces blankets and chairs.

The group played familiar tunes from Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Santana, ZZ Top, Booker T, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffet, Eric Clapton, Wilson Pickett, Kenny Loggins and others. Many jumped up to dance on the grassy risers or the concrete slab to the side of the stage.

Many setacquiring up pop-ups forFontina shade, tables for snacks, d’oeuvres, even before the Ristorante. Thehors restaurant has a classy dinner, and supplied their favorite beverages. ambiance, full bar and outdoor seating. Clothing is casual.

Surprise guest singer, Joni Morris, came on stage at 6:15 to sing with members of her band, starting off with a rousing “Johnny Be Good.”

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the Kistners coffee can through the audience and collected enough money for band members to be paid.

Thanks for the fantastic music, Kistners! And thanks for your generosity, Woodbridge! We all hope this is just the beginning of many such wonderful evenings at Liberty Park.

It was fun to see Woodbridge LIFE’s founder and first editor, Deb Ristau (center) at the event with Barbara Silva (L) and Steve Ravazza (R).

It was a perfect evening for a Woodbridge gathering at Liberty Park’s amphitheatre.

Enthusiastic dancers do the Macarena.

Residents danced to familiar songs on the concrete slab.

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questions, then perhaps the Wine 101 class is just right for you. am envisioning a time Wine 101 meets once a month at the Clubhouse from 6 to 8:30 where Wine 101 will p.m. No knowledge of wine is necessary to become part of this be able to purchase activity. You will leave each class knowing more about wine wines from various than you did when you came. Each participant is asked to bring appellations or a R): Mike a wine to share based on the evening’s theme. We also ask that (L to particular varietal so Killingsworth, participants bring wineglasses and an appetizer to share. that all participants Fred Gallegos, will get a chance to Our April class welcomed Chad Londry, a key account John Ochoa wines and taste that we specialist for American Wines, a division of Southern Wine Ben and Tamara normally wouldn't be and Spirits. Chad indoctrinated our class on the trials and Supremo able to enjoy. tribulations of the wholesaler in moving product from winery to retailer. We have now heard stories from several winemakers enjoy another Our second change from Livermore Valley and Lodi as well as a wine grower from informative is that we have Wine eliminated 101 class. Lodi. I will be working toward landing a big wine retailer to talk the about their end of the journey of the grape. community wine table and are asking Generally, we have a full class of 120 participants eager to hear our guest speakers or to taste from surrounding vineyards. participants to bring a wine to share with their Sign-ups are taken at the front desk at the Clubhouse. table and neighbors. On May 17, a full bus of Wine 101ers will be going to Amador I'm currently Our September featured Sommelier Don Vehrs,by 5 County. We will class depart by 9:30resident a.m. and will be returning contacting several who took a class of 120 participants through a full-blown Art of S P :H ZLOO ÀUVW YLVLW <RXQJ V 9LQH\DUGV ZKR ZLOO RSHQ WKHLU individuals to set up future classes. I am planning a bus trip Wine Tasting. doors on a usually closed day to host us in a VIP wine tasting. in October for 54 individuals to go to Lucca Winery in Ripon They have beautiful grounds with a lovely pond surrounded by for a day on the green, a catered lunch and a wine tasting. In October we have a full class going on a field trip to Lucca Winery serene areas to sit and relax. Participants are to bring their Particulars have not all been ironed out. in Ripon. Sign-ups for the November class are Thursday, October own lunches to enjoy in this peaceful setting. After lunch we 20. Admission price is a non-refundable $2. will board the bus and head to Villa Toscana where we will be I post all Wine 101 events on the Woodbridge portal, on other hosted for another VIP wine tasting. VRFLDO PHGLD YLD à \HUV LQ WKH &OXEKRXVH DQG RQ D :LQH If you’re interested, Wine 101 is for any resident of Woodbridge. You need hotline via email. If you wish to be put on that email, simply Starting in June, areother changing ourfact class will to learn not know much aboutwe wine than the youformat like it and and want contact me at jluvswine@aol.com. I also send articles from time charge $2 more. per participant the nonrefundable fee payable at a little bit Our classeswith generally meet on a Wednesday or Thursday to time via email. the front deskp.m. at the will use tickets fora these from 6 to 8:30 WeClubhouse. have a short We presentation and then wonderful twofunctions they may bebring passed onown or sold someone else in to share If you have any questions, I can be reached at jluvswine@aol. hour social.soParticipants their wineto glasses, an appetizer with the class and a bottle of wine to share with their table. WKH HYHQW RI D VFKHGXOH FRQà LFW <RX QRZ PXVW SD\ LQ SHUVRQ com to receive your tickets. It is my understanding that you may SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME! Hope to asee you atset a future event. purchase second of tickets for a neighbor if you wish. As before, a maximum of 120 participants will be allowed to attend. SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME!

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FREE Medical Equipment for Woodbridge Residents Submitted by Bob Hall

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everal years ago, residents asked the Neighborhood Watch program it if would take medical equipment they no longer needed and make it available for others. Our answer was “YES!”

We began to store medical equipment in the little guard shack located at the Woodbridge entrance on Del Webb Boulevard. Working hand-inhand with the Neighbors Helping Neighbors group, we have gathered many articles that we will deliver to residents upon request. The equipment currently includes: Manual wheelchairs Walkers Crutches Canes Potty chairs Toilet seat risers Leg braces Ice machines for hip or knee Shower chairs

These items are available for loan. We ask that they be returned after they are no longer needed. We also accept donations of medical items. If you find yourself in need of any of these items, contact Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Bill Barnhart at 629-8838) or Neighborhood Watch (Bob Hall at 239-5712). We are happy to help.

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Medical equipment available to residents is stored in the guard house.

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ææDid You Know. . . Cheesecake

undercooked because the common dense cheese filling retains heat and continues to cook after being removed from the heat source (carryover cooking)

By Mike Spence from sources including CulinarySchools.com – History of Cheesecake, Wikipedia.com Cheese: Chemistry, Physic and Microbiology (c2004) by Patrick Fox

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There are more variations of cheesecake recipes than variations on pizza

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Cheesecake is probably more closely related to a tart or a pie than a cake since no leavening agents are used in most recipes, other than eggs

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Quark, a fresh dairy product, a cottage cheese-like product, is one of the earliest known common cheesecake ingredients

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The earliest known printed recipe for cheesecake was found in a 1390-era English cookbook

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Cheesecakes can be cooked or uncooked but all are served at a temperature that ensures the cheese component(s) are set

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In 1872, William Lawrence was credited with developing “cream cheese,” a common cheesecake ingredient

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A Greek scribe recorded this 230 A.D. recipe for cheesecake: “Take cheese and pound it till smooth and pasty; put in a brazen sieve; add honey and spring wheat flour. Heat in one mass, cool and serve.”

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graduation, Karen became a flight attendant and Bob went back to Wisconsin where he worked in his father’s bowling alley, setting up pins and learning about the business.

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Not really knowing what he wanted to do for a living, Bob went back to Oshkosh and the UW and earned a bachelor of science in chemistry. After graduation, Bob and Karen married and Bob worked in Service and Development at DOW Chemical Company for 20 years. In 1980 the company sent the couple to Australia where Bob traveled extensively. In 1983 they moved to Midland, Michigan, where they lived until moving to Pleasanton, California. They lived in Pleasanton for 25 years where Bob worked for a medical manufacturing company for 15 years and ran the company for six more years before the couple retired to Woodbridge.

Man of Steel? No, Man with an ICD! “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt

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y watching Bob Penzenstadler bat and run on the softball field for the Silver Sluggers or play a wicked game of tennis on the Woodbridge courts, one would never think he suffers from a condition that can bring on cardiac arrest.

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Bob’s story goes back five years when he fainted while playing a softball game on Del Webb Field. Players rushed to attend by giving him chest compressions. Dreanna Langdon quickly got the defibrillator to paddle his heart which once again began to beat. This was Bob’s first cardiac arrest episode and had this happened without the quick help of Woodbridge folks, Bob would not have survived. It was determined that Bob was eligible for an implantable cardioverterdefibrillator, better known as an ICD. This is different from a pacemaker in that the pacemaker is designed to correct slow heart rates while ICDs are often permanent safeguards against sudden life-threatening arrhythmias. The device has been successful. Since the implantation, Bob has had several episodes on both the tennis courts and the softball field. Each time the ICD did what it was supposed to do. Bob has had a lifetime of playing sports and intends to continue to play the sports he loves. Bob and his wife Karen have been active members of our community since they moved here six years ago. Karen is originally from Chicago and attended the University of Wisconsin where Bob also went to school. Before

Karen worked in a staffing position in Pleasanton and since moving to Woodbridge has become very involved in Women of Woodbridge. Loving to travel, Karen and their two daughters traveled to India. Two months ago, Bob and Karen rafted down the Colorado River with their two daughters, sons-in-law and their four boys. The Penzenstadlers are an amazingly active family who love being in the company of one another. Nothing stops these folks from living their dream life.

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Bob and Karen Penzenstadler.

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Baked Potatoes and Chili Well-Received

Men of Woodbridge members Norm Hauser (left) and Don Andersen practiced welcoming attendees and taking tickets for the recent Baked Potato-Chili Feed.

Cathy Ray (left) and new Woodbridge residents Diane and Dan Kelly enjoyed the perfectly baked entrée-sized potatoes served with butter, grated cheese and sour cream. The meal also included chili, coleslaw, a cornmeal muffin and a cupcake for dessert. By Carol Jo Hargreaves. WBL photos by Sharyl Burgeson.

(L to R): Bill and Donna Marples and Judy Goodnow were among the more than 100 residents present at the event. Men of Woodbridge servers skillfully waited tables and provided condiments to garnish potatoes and/or chili. The chili was excellent! Attendees who provided containers could even take some home.

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f you are looking for a restaurant with good steaks reasonably priced, try the Texas Roadhouse in Modesto. The first restaurant in the chain was opened by Kent Taylor in Clarksville, Indiana, February 17, 1993. Per their website, “Kent’s goal was to own not just a family restaurant and not just a steakhouse restaurant, but a place where everyone, of all ages, could come and have a great meal and great fun for a great price.” Texas Roadhouse does not take reservations but you may call ahead to get on their waiting list. We did that and were seated within five minutes of our arrival on a Sunday evening. In the waiting area, you can eat peanuts from the shells as you wait for your table. They also have small buckets-full of peanuts on each table to eat as you wait for your order. The different uncooked steaks are displayed in the refrigerator as you head to your table, should you decide to pre-select your steak. Our server took our beer orders and we began looking at their menu which included a good selection of items for everyone’s tastes. Selections ranged from hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, chicken specialties, country dinners and a few seafood dishes. They are all served with a choice of two sides which include small salads, potatoes and fresh vegetables. The menu also includes appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, kids’ meals and desserts. They have a full bar as well as their own specialty drinks, beer and wine. The corkage fee is $8 if you bring your own wine.

We chose the Ft. Worth Ribeye steak and the ribs with sides of house salad and potatoes with the works. They served the salad within a few minutes. It included fresh and crispy lettuce, tomatoes, slices of hardboiled egg and freshly made croutons topped with shredded cheddar cheese. We were barely finished with our salads when they served our entrees. I complained to our server about this. The steak was cooked just as I had ordered it. It was very tender and juicy. The ribs tasted scrumptious and were tender as well. Our potato sides were fresh and warm with good-tasting toppings. Texas Roadhouse is a casual, fun and busy restaurant which makes it a noisy place. The food is prepared well and is tasty. I recommend Texas Roadhouse but suggest you do not order the entrée until you are finished eating your appetizer, chili or salad. Texas Roadhouse is located at 3037 Sisk Road in Modesto, 16 miles from Del Webb. Their phone number is 209-579-9201. Call ahead before you go. Their website is www.texasroadhouse.com. Visit their website for the “Early Dine” specials. Their hours are: Monday through Wednesday from 3 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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1. Bob and Carol Radke visited Qaqortoq, Greenland.

Where in the world? Wow! Woodbridge LIFE has been circling the globe with our wandering residents! We will do our best to include ALL travel photographs, but space and clarity will dictate. Preference will go to those not featured in previous editions and, yes, to those in exotic locales and interesting photo ops! Send images electronically to wblife2012@gmail.com using high resolution or actual size. Thank you for your contributions. We’re happy that you continue to enjoy Woodbridge LIFE. If your picture isn’t here, look for it in the coming months and keep sending them in! Sorry, we can no longer accept print photos.

2. Mike and Debbie Machado, Rennie and Heni Parcesepe and Chuck and Liz Harvey enjoyed themselves in Oregon. 3. Lem and Maria Phillips awaited the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. 4. Ray and Debbie Borges rested in the town of Ponta Delgada on the Azores island of São Miguel. 5. Lorraine and John Sommerhalder took a river cruise from Paris to Normandy. 6. Mickie and Mark Gattuso celebrated Mickie’s 70th birthday on a cruise to Alaska. 7. Tom and Denise Ravazza and Karen and Bob Perrin stopped in Banff, British Columbia.

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