WBL MARCH 2020 by Woodbridge LIFE

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 10 • Issue 3 • Number 102

March

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

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Woodbridge Quilters participate in Manteca Quilt Guild’s st

Annual Quilt and Cloth Doll Show

“St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time – a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.” ~ Adrianne Cook

100th year for Women’s Suffrage “The older I get, the greater power I seem to have to help the world; I am like a snowball – the further I am rolled the more I gain.”

~ Susan B. Anthony

Inside

From the Boardroom.. . . . Groups and Clubs. . . . . . Events and Activities. . . . Calendar.. . . . . . . . . . . . Scene @ the Clubhouse. . Gardener’s Corner .. . . . . Triker’s Travels .. . . . . . . Where in the World.. . . . .

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Woodbridge Quilters with quilt entries in the Manteca Quilt Guild’s 41st Annual Quilt and Cloth Doll Show, March 7 to 8, are (L to R): Ellen Lee-Wootton, Lorna Powell, Joanne Dyer, Elizabeth Cunning, Linda Cookman and Pat Passarell. (Genie Becker and Elaine deSouza not pictured.) See WOODBRIDGE QUILTERS, page 24

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Here from the beginning. A view from the Clubhouse site. 2006

Here for you today.

Tony Hallbourg, Realtor Gratefully serving Woodbridge since 2006, Tony has helped more than 250 families buy and sell homes in your remarkable community.

Each office independently owned & operated. CA DRE #01821536

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From the Editor

arch is here already along with so many special days: St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), the time of shamrocks and leprechauns; National Women’s History Month; Frozen Food Month, First day of Spring (March 19) and even National Napping Day (March 9). I can really relate to this last one.

St Patrick’s Day has always held a WBL Editor special place in my heart. My Grandma Kimberly Hegman Bess and my dad would always talk about our heritage while I was growing up. Grandma Bess’ father traveled from Ireland to America in the mid-1800s. They made it sound so magical that I always dreamt of going to Ireland, but never thought it would happen. I knew I had Irish blood in me but always considered it was like “Heinz 57™” as I only had a pinch. But it turns out, I have more like 33 pinches. I was finally able to see my wish to travel to Ireland come to fruition, not once but twice. It was just as magical as I thought it would be. I guess I was blessed with the “Luck of the Irish,” after all. As you flip through the pages of Woodbridge LIFE, look for inspiring articles. The 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage article gives insight into the struggles women went through to win the right to vote and to have a voice. There is also an informative article under Health Tips about something we all use, frozen foods, which has a lot of interesting tips. The fashion show put on by WOW is always a fun event and the Woodbridge Quilters will show off their talents at a local quilt show. Over all, March is full of fun activities and days to celebrate. This issue of Woodbridge LIFE illustrates how active, talented and caring Woodbridge residents share their talents and give back to the community. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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What’s Going On at Woodbridge? By Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio

arch is here, and spring is in the air. I’ve always considered this to be a lucky month (it’s the Irish in me).

Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio

OLLI@Pacific Spring Semester is in full swing. You still have time to sign up and take advantage of all of the classes being offered at Woodbridge. Mike Wurtz will present his musing and sketches of John Muir’s Grand Yosemite. Sylvia Sun Minnick will teach us about the Stockton Fox Theater and why it is still gorgeous at 90 years young. Registration forms can be found at the Clubhouse. The Men of Woodbridge and Veteran’s groups will host their annual Palmer’s Packing Event Saturday, March 14. Donations are being accepted in the Clubhouse lobby. This packing event benefits U.S. troops throughout the world. A list of items needed can be found in the Clubhouse. Joni Morris returns with her tribute to Patsy Cline – a real treat for any country fan. Always a huge success, Men of Woodbridge hosts their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner March 17. Ending this month’s activities is everyone’s favorite band. The Decades are back. Be sure to get your tickets early as this is always a great time and always a sell-out. Wishing you a super lucky month full of pots of gold at the end of the rainbow!

Oh yes, and there is one more special day, National Puppy Day (March 23). Give those fur babies lots of love on that day and always.

~ Kim Hegman and the Woodbridge LIFE team

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the March 2020 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Thursday, March 5, 2020.. Email your materials to wblife2017@gmail.com Please send any photos as separate high resolution .jpegs, attached with your emailed article. (In other words, please do not embed photos in your articles.) (Please DO NOT send Woodbridge LIFE items to the Editor’s personal email address.) Thank you!

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Woodbridge’s New Executive Director Brenda Flategraff By Norm Hauser

y the time this hits the newsstand, Brenda Flategraff will have been with the Woodbridge team for the better part of a month. Many of you will have had the chance to meet and speak with her. On a more personal note, know Executive Director that Brenda came to us from the Brenda Flategraff Minneapolis, Minnesota, area. Born in Minneapolis, she had not ranged too far afield for most of her life until the pull of Manteca drew her to Woodbridge. Perhaps it was the other way around, but Brenda joined us on February 12, in the role of executive director. Brenda leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law in Minnesota. Starting out in the field of child-care, Brenda worked in that industry for 18 years before buying the business and striking out on her own for another four plus years. She grew her business to the point that she was licensed to care for 60 children ranging in age from 2 ½ to 12 years while maintaining a staff of up to 15 persons. In 2007, Brenda was caught up in the economic downturn that impacted so many of us. She made the difficult, but pragmatic, decision to close the business. As a testament to the person she is, many of Brenda’s former charges have chosen to stay in touch, even as they have children of their own. She is often invited to graduations, weddings and baby showers. As one door closed, the next opened and Brenda moved into the field of property management. She spent the first four years managing HOAs involving single family and townhome communities, followed by four years managing high-rise condos in downtown Minneapolis which, in turn, was followed by the most recent four years as the on- site manager of a senior coop outside of Minneapolis. In her assignments over these past 12 years, it has been Brenda’s task to perform the duties of a full-charge facilities manager. A self-described social person, Brenda enjoys most any type of music, virtually all dancing styles, concerts, live bands and several spectator sports, including her support of the Minnesota Vikings. I suppose we can forgive her this one transgression. While Brenda will leave no doubt that she is in charge, I have found her to be quite personable and I believe she is going to be a great fit in the Woodbridge community for many years to come.

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Meet Renee Ali, Woodbridge’s Newest Staff Member

By Associate Director Leilani Rodriguez

eet Renee Ali, the newest member of Woodbridge’s front desk staff. Renee joined the front desk team in October 2019 as a part-time monitor. In this position, Renee is responsible for reservations for events and activities, collecting payments and issuing receipts, answering the telephone and transferring calls, preparing and stocking the coffee and tea bar, and performing various routine clerical duties. Previously, Renee worked in sales and customer service. Her last position was as an escrow coordinator for a mortgage company in Tracy, California. Renee was born in the Fiji Islands and moved to Tracy 38 years ago. She enjoys spending time with her two daughters and three grandchildren. Some of Renee’s favorite hobbies are socializing with friends and spending time outdoors hiking and camping. We are happy to have Renee as part of the Woodbridge team. Please stop by the front desk when you get a chance to introduce yourself and say hello.

WOODBRIDGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT MISSION: Safeguard the common interests and physical assets of the association that afford members an enhanced and rewarding quality of life in a fiscally responsible manner. VISION: A proud, welcoming, and most desirable 55+ Active Adult Community with a friendly and enjoyable lifestyle for its members, family, friends, and community. Values: Honesty, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, Fairness, Friendliness, Compassion, Cooperation, Consistency, Education, and Common Sense.

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From the Boardroom By WOA Secretary Bob Teglia

y the time you read this article, new Executive Director Brenda Flategraff will have spent a little more than two weeks in charge of WOA’s reconstituted Operations Department. Those reporting directly to Brenda are Associate Director Leilani Rodriguez, Maintenance Supervisor Juan Barajas, Project Manager Dan Hoover and Activities/Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio. This organizational structure is designed to maximize the overall effectiveness of operations. The board is excited and optimistic that Brenda and her realigned staff will deliver a refocused emphasis on WOA’s mission/vision, values and strategy. Thanks to close coordination between the PP&E Committee members, Dan Hoover and Juan Barajas, a significant number of infrastructure projects has been completed. Projects include the upgraded filter/pump assembly in Lake Rockwell’s underground vault, replacement of the failed well pump at Liberty Park, much improved lighting for Liberty Park’s pickleball courts and the replacement of several exercise units in the Clubhouse Fitness Room. Soon to be completed will be additional automated door openers throughout the Clubhouse, new carpeting in the Clubhouse office area and pool room, recovering of pool tables, power washing the Clubhouse, resealing the parking lot and the planned placement of a temporary trailer to provide office space for the project manager and maintenance supervisor.

of this is going on, the board continues its efforts to amend CC&Rs and Bylaws. Once completed in draft form, it is imperative that the majority of residents/members review and vote on them before they can be implemented. The board is currently working with the Browning Reserve Group prior to the 2020 on-site Reserve Study update, which will require a coordinated effort between PP&E, operations staff and Browning. A detailed, accurate and well-funded reserve account is essential to effectively maintaining Woodbridge’s infrastructure, property and grounds in a cost-effective manner. Finally, PP&E and operations are combining efforts to review/assess the effectiveness of several vendor contracts, with an eye toward renewal or replacement in order to sustain and/or improve the beauty and functionality of the Woodbridge community.

March WOA Meetings

Additional projects in process (pending board approval) include construction of a section of sound-wall across the Maple Valley Stub and closing/improving the SSJID easement separating Fern Meadow from the neighboring orchard. With impetus provided by the Safety Committee, increased maintenance activities include the elimination of potential tripping hazards along various sidewalk locations and around the putting green fringe areas. While all

ææ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE By ARC Chair Mona Groves

reetings, fellow residents,

We can all say a long awaited “Welcome” to spring on March 19. Time to get out our spring clothing and comfy walking shoes, take long walks around our beautiful community, greet our neighbors and friends, enjoy the abundance and beauty of new buds and enjoy the start of longer daylight hours. Spring Sprucing Up Spring is the time we think about landscaping, whether it’s tackling a big redo or simply sprucing up front, side or rear yards. It’s also a great time to take a look at front yard landscaping to see if shrubs or living ground cover need trimming because it’s spread onto neighboring property or sidewalks creating a potential tripping hazard. If you are unable to do the work yourself, perhaps ask a kind neighbor to help or hire a yard/lawn care service to do the work. Mowing lawns, pulling weeds, trimming bushes, replacing missing decorative rock or bark, etc., all serve to maintain community standards. It also sends a powerful message to neighbors and visitors about pride in ownership, and it helps us all with property values. Let’s keep Woodbridge beautiful! Furry Friends Speaking of front landscape maintenance, we should all be mindful of keeping our furry friends off neighbor’s property. No one wants their front or side lawns, ground cover or shrubs damaged or soiled by your pet. Landscaping is expensive to install and replace. We have a lot of dog walking

areas and parks and doggie potty bag stations in Woodbridge. Please be mindful and respectful of your neighbors. Completed ARC Projects ARC thanks the many homeowners who submitted ARC applications and received approval for their landscape and exterior improvement projects last year. ARC is happy to help you implement your vision for improvement, while complying with Woodbridge Design Guidelines. You may not know that Clubhouse staff do a tremendous job supporting ARC and our community by receiving, preparing and tracking your applications for review. They are also diligent in reminding homeowners to notify them when the approved project is completed so an ARC inspection can be scheduled. A quick review of applications reviewed and approved seems to indicate a significant percentage of approved projects have not yet been reported as completed. As noted in our Governing Documents and ARC application forms, the homeowner, not the contractor, is responsible for reporting a completed project. This applies to everything from landscaping, solar panel installation, security door or screen installation and exterior painting, etc. In the very near future, a comprehensive audit will be conducted by operations to determine the status of all reviewed projects from last year and beyond. It may result in outreach to homeowners who have not reported completion. If you have not reported your ARC approved landscape or exterior improvement as completed, please notify the Clubhouse front desk staff. More information on audit findings and next steps in the months ahead. Enjoy Spring 2020!

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Interest Groups: Groups & Clubs Christian Men’s Fellowship 55er’s RV Group Senior Bowling Trikers Group Woodbridge Women’s Bible Study

WOA Groups and Clubs: Contact Dave Basehore Sue Edmiston Barbara Silva Nancy Sadoyama Carolyn Johnson

Phone 923-4905 601-9210 824-0262 912-8221 239-0936

ææ safety committee update By Debby Hickey

he Safety Committee will meet next month with Executive Director Brenda Flategraff to review procedures for the Resident Safety Concern Report Form.

The Safety Fair will be held at Liberty Park Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., pending approval by the board. The committee is planning on a fire extinguisher demonstration, DJ music and hot dog lunches. Invitees will include the Manteca Fire Department, Police Department, city officials and many vendors who offer safety products like alarm and security systems. The Safety Committee may even have canine demonstrations. The event is free; more details will be available later.

Contact

Phone

Meeting Day and Time

Artists & Crafters

Groups & Clubs

Kathy Dezotte

(510) 301-7586

M-F. Time & Workshops vary

Ballroom Dance

Patti Barnhart

629-8838

Bocce Ball

Rick Hyden Ed Prenot Kathy Comden Cherie Ford Mary Braun Susan Holt

824-9257 665-7265 239-3191 665-7872 229-6379 275-5817 (925) 998-5657

Bridge Bunco Canasta

Jackie Lipich

Chair Volleyball Chess

Dave Steffy Donald Blick

Cooking 401 Craft Beer Cribbage

825-4805 406-9878 (510) Paulette Fraticelli 333-0734 719Bill Holst 660-5327 Ed Prenot 665-7265

Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m. W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m.

Hand & Foot

Bob Hall

239-5712

Oil Painters

Patti Barnhart

629-8838

A continuing investigation is underway regarding the safety of workers in the pump pit by Lake Rockwell (due to pressurized pipes). A report will be written regarding training and action for confined spaces. Research will be done on current facilities, including plans, drawings, etc. Site inspections need to be done, followed by training.

Paddle Tennis

Stan Sutfin

815-9735

Paper Crafters

Betty Grandt

Pickleball

Barbara Shapiro

Ping Pong

John Goodman

Pinochle

Robert Philis

The committee’s list of items to be inspected can be offset by starting with top priorities. Some work can be done by hired inspectors. The committee is continuing with these tasks.

Poker

815-9827 650438-3085 629-8200 510909-8997 239-8235 815-9343 239-2983 408439-5828

Your concerns are valuable. Watch for information regarding submitting procedures on the portal and in Woodbridge LIFE. Any immediate concerns should be made to the operations staff (front desk). Meetings are currently on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Your attendance and input are welcome.

Meeting days & times vary

815-9446 824-9257 665-4124 624-3982 (925) 685-1250 229-6379 624-3713 629-8838 629-8060 647-4964 647-2534 840-2282

Michelle Paradis Rick Hyden Charlotte Sparks Sue Cameron

Game Night

Neighborhood Watch

If you are interested in joining the Safety Committee, contact Chairperson Gene Tenczar at 408-644-9455. As more tasks and safety concerns are being presented, the committee needs to grow membership.

Tuesdays @ 4 p.m. 2nd & 4th Monday @ 4 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 2 p.m.

Drama

Mary Braun Sue Lough Patti Barnhart Mary Salvador Tony LeCara

Concerns about the Clubhouse parking lot lights on/off times were discussed. Lights should be on at least until 10 p.m. for staff going to their vehicles. Lights were on until 2 a.m. for the New Year’s Eve event. The Clubhouse area is extremely dark when lights are off; in the past, this was an attractive nuisance for outsiders.

Fridays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thursdays @ 10 a.m. First Thursday 6-8 p.m.

Bob Collister

A new task will be to survey what is salvageable from the old surveillance equipment (live feed) within the Clubhouse. Attachments to record the feed can be easily added. This was initially a deterrent to outsiders checking out Woodbridge facilities.

3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

665-4862 406-4102

Horseshoe Yoga

A report has been completed about non-functioning panic buttons as no batteries were installed. All alarms are functioning now; the security provider for Woodbridge, AHS, assisted. Staff will be trained on panic buttons. An updated list of new security codes for staff is needed. All equipment throughout the Clubhouse needs to be checked for working batteries.

Mondays @ 10 a.m.

Crochet/Knitting Nancy Berger Crochet/Knitting (Evening) Debbie Kester

Ladies Billiards Line Dancing (Beginning) Line Dancing Line Dancing (Evening) Men of Woodbridge National (American) Mah Jongg

The committee reviewed the patio furniture purchase order and warranty and spoke with the company about the heat issue with their product. The company has offered to sell Woodbridge armchair covers made with grade B fabric to protect users from the heat at cost. The committee submitted the quote to operations.

Fridays @ 4:15 p.m. Sundays at 4:15 p.m. Sundays & Thursdays @ 2 p.m.

Lee Croletto

Al Sanchez Joe Victoria Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger Robotics

Larry Wiertel

Scrapbookers

Elaine DeSouza

603-9796

Mon, Wed, Fri @ 7 a.m. Mondays @ 1 p.m. Thursdays @ 9:15 a.m. M-W-F @ 9:15 a.m. Fridays @ 6 p.m. 2nd Monday @ 10 a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fridays 1 - 4 p.m. Block Captains will be notified of meetings Tuesdays @ 9 a.m. Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m. at Liberty Park Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. M-F. Time varies M & TH @ 1 - 3 p.m. Mondays @ 2:15 p.m. Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Fridays @ 5 p.m. Days and times vary Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Westport Room, 3rd Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

925487-5266 Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 510 Tai Chi Johnny Lo 366-3780 Mike Drewry 639-7250 Tennis Jerry Hein 840-2866 559Trivia Eileen Hill 301-3262 Veterans of Woodbridge Rick Van De Boom 923-4709

Tuesday, 1 to 3:45 p.m.

Walking Indoors

629-8508 510Wheels of Woodbridge Steve Ray 876-2962 Widows & Widowers Francesca Jeglum 305-8448

M-W-F @ 8:30 a.m.

Wine 101

Jon Ford

815-9803

Days vary

Wii Bowling Women of Woodbridge Woodbridge Pool Hustlers Woodbridge Book Group

Rick Hyden Polly Smith

824-9257 665-7236

Ron Plummer

609-4350

Patty DeRoos

239-2833 647-4380

Tuesdays @ 1 p.m. 3rd Wednesday @ 11 a.m. Monday through Friday @ 12 - 3 p.m. 1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m. Meets every 2 months on 4th Friday, 1-3 p.m.

Shang-hai Rummy

Jacque Foster

Jacque Reynolds

Woodbridge Quilters

Elizabeth Cunning

Woodbridge Senior Softball Club Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club

Keith Loudermilk 510305-6771 408Mike Patterson 640-9768

Woodbridge Singers

Elizabeth Cunning

647-4380

Zumba Video Class

Cecilia MacNair-Correa

408561-6097

Mondays @ 2 p.m. Meets Wednesdays & Fridays at 11 a.m Summer Hours (effective May 1) TU-TH-SU, 8-10 a.m. 3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. 2nd Monday @ 11 a.m. 1st Tuesday @ 10:30 a.m. 3rd Saturday

Seasonal 3rd Wednesday @ 4:30 p.m. in the Oxford Room Meets every other Monday @ 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. Thursdays @ 11 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room

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â&#x20AC;&#x2030;Reaching Out

Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581 Board of Directors

President - Norm Hauser Vice President - Sheila Petrakis Treasurer - Rick Van De Boom Secretary - Bob Teglia Member at Large â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Penny Tenczar

Executive Director

Brenda Flategraff 824-7831 bflategraff@ourwoodbridge.net

Associate Director

Leilani Rodriguez 824-7581 lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge.net

Project Manager

Dan Hoover 824-7581 dhoover@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities & Events Coordinator

Jennie Custodio 824-7927 jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net

Maintenance Supervisor

(and After-Hours Emergency Contact) Juan Barajas 470-7728 jbarajas@ourwoodbridge.net

Management

Riverside Management PO BOX 697 Roseville, CA 95661 916-740-2462 celeste@riversidemgmt.com

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ARE YOU AWARE â&#x20AC;Ś By Debby Hickey, Safety Committee

s warmer weather approaches, so too will uninvited non-residents. Woodbridge Board of Directors is working hard to decrease the amount of trespassing on common grounds. Section 1.6 of the Rules and Regulations states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś (membership) badges must be shown prior to utilizations of any of the Clubhouse facilities.â&#x20AC;? We are all pretty good about doing that; however, the rule goes on to state: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If, upon request of an Association representative at any amenity, a person cannot produce a membership badge, access to the amenity may be denied.â&#x20AC;? As we increase the number of our events, especially at our parks and courts, it is especially important to have your badge on you at all times. Attendance at softball games, bocce courts, amphitheater concerts, fishing to a loved hasetc., died, Woodbridge LIFE that on In thetribute pier, Happy Hour one patiowho nights, have always required welcomes residents submit up to 100 words and 2-inch x And badges be worn. If youto have a guest, register them at thea front desk. 2-inch (optional) forofpublication. Send submissions by all be sure photo your guest is aware rules at Woodbridge amenities. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s email to wblife2017@gmail.com keep each other safe.

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OPERA MODESTO â&#x20AC;&#x153;MAGIC FLUTEâ&#x20AC;? PREVIEW â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, March 2 @ 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In a land between the sun and the moon, a young prince falls in love. In his quest to save his princess and win her love, he must face and overcome three trials. Along the way he is aided by spirits, a mysterious birdman and, of course, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Magic Flute.â&#x20AC;? Mozartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic tale of good and evil is being presented by Opera Modesto at the Gallo Center for the Arts April 24 at 7:30 p.m. and April 26 at 2 p.m. Join us Monday, March 2, for a behind-the-scenes look at the opera. Presented by Roy Stevens, general artistic director and friends. Sign up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE

â&#x20AC;˘ Jacque Reynolds, chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com jacquebill67@gmail.com 823-3538 BOARD MEETING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, March 4 @ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The board will LIFESTYLE 629-8508 discuss operational topics, management issues, finances and other WELCOMING COMMITTEE â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Jennie Chair DianaCustodio, Clements, Co-Chair subjects. The board encourages any homeowner to attend. This tenor4@comcast.net meeting is for homeowners only. In the Multipurpose Room. FINANCE COMMITTEE jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net â&#x20AC;˘ Jacob Lewis, chair 665-4353 824-7927 OLLI@PACIFIC SPEAKER SERIES | JOHN MUIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRAND lijalewis@comcast.net â&#x20AC;˘ Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair YOSEMITE: MUSING AND SKETCHES BY MIKE WURTZ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, 647-2995 COMMUNICATION jltebbutt@gmail.com March 5 @ 3:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Nineteenth century naturalist John Muir 923-4356 made hundreds of drawings of Yosemite. In this presentation, we â&#x20AC;˘ Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair LIFESTYLE NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS will determine where Muir made his sketches while in Yosemite, Woodbridge LIFE Editor â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Jennie Custodio, chair Bill Barnhart read from his writings and get a bit of background about Muir and jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us WBLIFE2017@gmail.com the park. Reception to follow. Must be an OLLI Associate Member 629-8838 824-7927 to attend. Registration forms may be found at the front desk. In the 823-3538 Multipurpose Room. Included in membership price. NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS WELCOMING COMMITTEE CASINO TRIP TO HARRAHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NORTHERN CALIFORNIA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, â&#x20AC;˘ Bill Barnhart, co-chair â&#x20AC;˘ bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us Diana Clements, Co-Chair March 10 @ 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join us for a five-hour excursion to Harrahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tenor4@comcast.net Casino in Ione. $25 player credit included. The emergency contact 629-8838 form at the front desk must be completed every time you sign up for 665-4353 a casino trip. Pay at the front desk. $17 CASH ONLY (does not include â&#x20AC;˘ Rich Ferreira, co-chair tip for the driver) raf49er@yahoo.com â&#x20AC;˘ Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair 629-8371 JONI MORRIS, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINEâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, March

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MEN OF WOODBRIDGE ST. PATRICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE FEED â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, March 17 @ 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Enjoy a traditional St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day dinner including corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes and Irish soda bread. Water and coffee provided. BYOB. Doors will open at 5 p.m., dinner served between 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., social time until 8 p.m. Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $15. OLLI@PACIFIC SPEAKER SERIES | STILL GORGEOUS AT 90 BY SYLVIA SUN MINNICK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, March 19 @ 3:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; In 1930, at a cost of $240,000, Stocktonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fox California Theatre became a showcase for the ages. This spring, she will be 90 years young. Stocktonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fox was one of many other Fox theatres built throughout California around the same time and is now one of only 26 that have survived. The theatre has been host to many different entertainers over the years. Reception to follow. Must be an Associate Member to attend. Registration forms may be found at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. Included in membership price. WINE 101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, March 19 @ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The first Wine 101 for 2020 will focus on the Sangiovese grape. Participants should bring their own wine glass, an appetizer to share and a Sangiovese to share with their table mates. All utensils, plates, napkins and water are provided. Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $3 COOKING 401 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, March 24 @ 2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Guest chef Elizabeth Brady Moreau will be making Asian Chicken Salad. Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Quincy Room. $5

CRAFT BEER â&#x20AC;&#x153;GRAINSâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, March 25 @ 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This event will be an exploration of a key beer making ingredient â&#x20AC;&#x201C; grain. The session will be co-hosted by fellow resident Vince Just. You will explore the flavor profiles of many different grains, including barley, wheat, oats :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX Ă&#x20AC;QG \RX DUH rye. Vince has graciously volunteered to bring an English Rye IPA that 11 @ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Joni Morris, from Stockton, California, hasattend, toured please,and Important Notice unable to as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk he is brewing especially for this occasion. Limited to the first 50 residents. WR FDQFHO ,I WKH HYHQW KDV D ZDLWLQJ OLVW WKH IURQW GHVN FDQ Ă&#x20AC;OO WKH nationally with herCancellations band called â&#x20AC;&#x153;After Midnight,â&#x20AC;? for over 20 years. About vacancy from the list. Thank you.your own beer glass, a bomber of your choice for tasting and Please bring Audiences love Joniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tributes to the music of Patsy Cline, Connie snacks for sharing at your table. Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Francis and legendary ladies in country music. She is a dazzling Multipurpose Room. $3 entertainer. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear Patsyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest hit songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Fall to Pieces,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Walkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; After Midnight,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Dreamsâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy.â&#x20AC;? You can â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPRING IS HEAR DINNERâ&#x20AC;? BY WESSON HEARING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, also expect to hear a sample of Joniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own original music. She adds March 26 @ 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An exceptional evening of fun and learning. An comedy, eye-catching costumes and lots of audience interaction to authentic Puerto Rican dinner will be served, games will be played each performance. This is a show no Patsy Cline fan should miss. and there will be a presentation on the importance of brain hearing. Theatre seating. In the Multipurpose Room. Purchase tickets at the Limited to the first 50 residents. Sign up at the front desk. In the front desk. $12 Multipurpose Room. FREE THE COMMONS â&#x20AC;&#x153;HEART HEALTHâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, March 12 @ P.L. FRY & SON DINNER EVENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, March 30 @ 5 p.m. Details 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Commons will be here to discuss the importance of coming soon. Keep an eye out on the flyer wall. Sign up at the front heart health including exercise, diet, medication and routine doctor desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE visits. Wine, appetizers and dessert will be served. Sign up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE DANCE WITH THE DECADES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, March 31 @ 6 p.m. PALMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PACKERS EVENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, March 14 @ 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chuck Everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite band is back to play all of your favorite songs from and Terri Palmer bring their organization to Woodbridge as we help your favorite decades. From Glenn Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the Moodâ&#x20AC;? to Bruno support U.S. troops abroad. Donations are being accepted in the Mars â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uptown Funk.â&#x20AC;? BYOB and appetizer. Purchase tickets at the front Clubhouse Community Living Room. In loving memory of their son, desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $20 Cpl. Charles O. Palmer II, this packing event benefits U.S. troops throughout the world. Please check the flyer for a list of items needed or email jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net. (Volunteer setup at 9:30 a.m.) In the Multipurpose Room.

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At the Clubhouse ææ CRAFTERS CORNER By Carol Silva

ello, Woodbridge Artists and Crafters.

It looks like spring is here. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon and we have a special project scheduled. Hope you can come to at least one event happening this month. FRIDAY, March 6, 10 a.m. – GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY, March 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and SUNDAY, March 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Manteca Quilters Guild Quilt Show at the San Joaquin Board of Education Wentworth Center, 2707 Transworld Dr. Stockton. (For additional information see Elizabeth Cunning’s article in this month’s issue.)

Doodlebugs

MONDAY, March 9, 10 a.m. – Doodlebugs – This month we have a fun project in store for St. Patrick’s Day; sign up and be surprised. Some of you have asked, “What is Doodlebugs?” The teacher

of this class, KATHY DEZOTTE, states that her Doodlebug classes are similar to Zentangle™ classes, but Zentangle is a trademark name and cannot be used. So, she calls this class Doodlebugs. It is an informal class meant to get residents together while doodling. It’s a great class for beginners as well as advanced crafters. MONDAY, March 16, 10 a.m. – Kaiser Cancer Pillows – These pillows are donated to Kaiser Hospital for recuperating breast cancer patients. No sewing skills needed. Everything for this project is supplied by Kaiser Hospital.

FRIDAY, March 20, 9 a.m. Scrapbooking group – Bring your mementos and the creative ladies can help you get them organized into a great keepsake. FRIDAY, March 27, 10 a.m. Woodbridge Rocks – This month’s project is creating a spring-themed rock for your garden or some lucky special person who may find it along a Woodbridge pathway. FRIDAY, March 27, 1 p.m. – Woodbridge Quilters meet for the bi-monthly quilt show and tell. Everyone is invited. Please come even if you do not have a project to show. We are a social gathering sharing ideas and quilt projects. The subject of notifications of classes was brought up at last month’s General Meeting. We always have a class calendar posted on the easel outside the Westport Room along with sign-up sheets. Every Sunday an email is sent out to the Artists and Crafters in a group email stating what classes are planned during the week. If you are not signed up, go to the Woodbridge Portal and click on My Profile, then Manage Subscriptions, then select Subscribe on the Arts and Crafts Group. Wishing everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

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ææ WOMen of woodbridge By Women of Woodbridge President Polly Smith

orty-six women attended the January Women of Woodbridge (WOW) meeting. We had coffee and chat time and met the new ladies who attended.

WOW is a women’s-chartered club representing the Woodbridge community. We strive to enrich the lives of children in the Manteca area. We are able to give all proceeds to many different organizations that meet the criteria of the organization’s mission statement. Some of these include: The Boys and Girls Club, scholarships awarded to local high school students, Discovery Challenge, Manteca Unified School District Homeless Program and Shop with a Cop (made possible by the Manteca Police Department).

The WOW Luncheon Fashion Show was held February 15 and 16. Many Women of Woodbridge members participated with this year’s fashion show highlighting Chico’s™ clothes. Model’s names for the Fashion Show/Luncheon were as follows: Saturday, February 15: Mary Long, Terri Heath, Harriett Applegarth, Rosemary Hein, Jacquie Alexander and Kathy Hackworth. Models for Sunday, February 16: Sue Gessini, Sharon Naramore, Penny Dauler, Kaye Sanchez, Ellen Lee-Wootton and Joyce Graham. We hope you enjoyed it.

Get involved in our next fun adventure. We meet every third Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 18, in the Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. Upcoming Events: SIP for Scholarship Thursday, May 7, @ 5 p.m. What is the theme this year? How many winery and beer establishments participate? Who makes the hors d’oeuvres? Come to the event and find out the answers.

This year WOW will invite speakers from nonprofit organizations who will explain how their organizations work and how WOW can help their causes.

Meet and Greet – Spend an evening gathering with WOW at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, on the Clubhouse patio.

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Travel Adventures

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The Bridge group meets Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. in the Oxford Room.

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Book Group

dd the following dates and titles to your 2020 calendar:

March 4 April 1 May 6 June 3

The Rosie Project The Paper Wife The House We Grew up In An Irish Country Doctor, Book #1

Graeme Simsion Laila Ibrahim Lisa Jewell Patrick Taylor

Resolve to read one or more of the above and join the Woodbridge readers at 10:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month in the Oxford Room for lively discussions with your neighbors. All are welcome.

Setness Tours provides a wide variety of trips, from theater daytrips to international travel.

All trips pick up from Woodbridge Community Center All extended trips include airfare and transportation to the airport Call or email for a detailed daily itinerary on any trip

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2020 Tour Sunday, May 17, 2020 Price: $229 Watch World Champion Nathan Chen, Olympic Gold Medalists Charlie Davis & Meryl White and skaters from the 2020 World Championships. Lunch at SAP Center before the performance.

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Texas Hill Country 6 Days, Thurs.-Tues., Dec. 10-15, 2020 Price: $2,349 dbl / $2,789 sgl This journey to America’s heartland includes

Celebrate a Texas-style Christmas several surprises, including the beauty and season, from the luminaries of San charm of Door County, two boat trips, a Antonio’s famous Riverwalk to horse carriage ride through a canyon, Frank spectacular holiday lights in the Texas Lloyd Wright’s SC Johnson Headquarters, an authentic fish boil, a morning radio show Hill Country, including LBJ Ranch and the National Pacific War Museum. Visit and Midwestern friendliness. Magnolia Market. Airfare included. Airfare included.

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By MOW President Anthony (Tony) Le Cara

announcement board From the Clubhouse:

The Billiard Room will be closed the week of March 2 for the installation of new carpet and felt. ---------------------------------------

Thank you to the WOW Fashion Show/Luncheon Dessert Committee By Denise Armstrong

I would like to thank all the ladies involved in making the desserts for the Fashion Show Luncheon, February 15 and 16. The dessert committee: Debbie Knupfer, Kathy Ray, Lorrie Tran, Pat Korey and Connie Gannon had fun planning what would be severed and making the delicious treats. With their hard work and dedication, the event was a great success and we had enough desserts left over to give to the cadets from Discovery Challenge Academy who helped serve.

appy St. Patrick’s Day.

MOW, along with the Veterans group, is co-chairing the Corporal Palmer Packing Event at the Clubhouse March 14. Collection bins have been placed in the lobby and the two groups are asking for personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss, etc.), high protein snacks, personal grooming items, hand towels, wash cloths, socks and other items to help make the day a little brighter for our servicemen and women. A more detailed list of items and more information on the event can be found on the flyer posted in the Clubhouse.

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also check on other wellness needs of the meal recipients at least once a month. Men of Woodbridge is a service and social group of Woodbridge residents raising money for local charities and supporting other Woodbridge groups with their projects. The group also picks up trash on Highway 120 every month in an effort to keep Manteca looking sharp. The next MOW meeting is at 9 a.m., Monday, March 9, in the Quincy Room at the Clubhouse. Bob Naramore has agreed to cook us breakfast. Please note the change in time.

Men of Woodbridge’s traditional St Patrick’s Day Dinner of corned beef and cabbage is from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, in the Clubhouse. Men of Woodbridge servers will deliver your meals to your table so that you can spend more time socializing with neighbors and friends. Hope to see you there and remember to wear green. Last month we traveled to Stockton to present a check for $1,000 made out to Meals on Wheels of San Joaquin County. We learned they do much Photo contributed more than just delivering meals to the (L to R): Tony Le Cara (fourth from left) presents a donation for $1,000 from the MOW to homebound citizens of San Joaquin Carmen, Director of Meals on Wheels and other members of the Meals on Wheels San County. Meals on Wheels participants Joaquin County organization.

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Chinese New Year Celebration By Jennie Custodio Photos contributed

he Lifestyle Committee hosted Woodbridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first-ever Chinese New Year event January 30 to a sold-out crowd. Dance group, Buk Sing Choy Lay Fut, wowed the crowd with a traditional lion dance to bring prosperity and good luck for the upcoming year. Woodbridge resident Bob Naramore volunteered to take part in the ceremony. Guests enjoyed a Chinese dinner catered by Lykee2Eat which included fried rice, chow mein, honey five-spiced chicken, glazed char chui, roasted Asian vegetable medley, egg rolls and fortune cookies. Lifestyle Committee helpers, who thought the evening was one of its most successful events ever, included: Ellen Lee-Wootton, Kathy Dezotte, Connie Reed, Dave Reed, LaVerne Cortesi, Sandy Jimenez, Sue Gessini, Lucille DeServi, Carol Silva, Ben Adrian and Sharon Fields.

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CRAFT BEER HAPPENINGS ~ Cider and Mead By Bill Holst

f you happened to walk by the Woodbridge Clubhouse January 23, you might have wondered why the Craft Beer group was tasting cider and mead. Are ciders and meads even beer? We find the answer to that question in the 1516 German Purity Law, which said the only ingredients that could be used in the production of beer were water, barley and hops. Cider is fermented apple or pear juice; mead is fermented honey and water. Ciders and meads are not beer but technically more like wine. Mead is the oldest known fermented beverage, first made in China around 7,000 BC. Honey is the oldest sweetening ingredient; it seems reasonable than someone probably found fermented honey in a beehive after a rainy period. Meads have been made throughout history and are currently enjoying renewed interest, especially with millennials. Here are a few facts about mead: • A mead maker is called a mazer (I personally think that they should be called meadiators) • A place that makes mead is called a meadery • Mead is often called the “nectar of the Gods” • Some famous people who liked mead were King Tut, Eric the Red and Queen Elizabeth I • Hippocrates used fermented honey and elderberry mixtures as cures or medicines • The name ‘honeymoon’ comes from the tradition of giving newlyweds a month’s worth of honey wine to help produce male offspring • Mead is often mixed with fruits, like grapes and apples • Mead was popular in medieval times, especially with Vikings; they also liked strong beer and wine • Mead was named by Forbes Magazine in its list of “Top Ten Food Trends in 2011” • “Game of Thrones” has encouraged millennials to drink mead • Mead can be dry, semi-sweet or sweet Ciders have not been around for as long as mead, but when the Romans invaded England in 55 BC, they found the English already enjoying cider. After that, the Romans and Greeks became experts in cider making. Prior to the 15th or 16th century, apple varieties were not predictable, so Europeans began to develop grafted apple orchards to get more consistent results. Here are some facts about cider: • Cider is usually made from special apples that are bitter and tannic. Often called a “spitters,” you take a bite and spit it out • The DNA of apples is more complex than humans – 57k genes. As a result, apples display “extreme heterozygosity” and produce offspring that look and taste nothing like the parents • Before the 20th century, water was not trusted in many locations – a slightly alcoholic beverage killed bacteria, making it safer to drink, so cider drinking was common, even with children

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• Ciders have always been popular in England and other European countries; ciders are enjoying a lot of interest now in the United States. Ciders have four distinct flavor classifications: • Sweet – low tannin, low acidity (Golden Delicious, Binet Rouge, Wickson) • Sharp – Low tannin, high acidity (Granny Smith, Brown’s, Golden Harvey) • Bittersharp – High tannin, high acidity (Kingston Black, Stoke Red, Foxwhelp) • Bittersweet – High tannin, low acidity (Royal Jersey, Dabinett, Muscadet de Dieppe) Following the presentation, participants tasted a variety of meads and ciders. While some flavors were interesting, many people were not enamored with the overall tastes. I overheard several comments like, “Why would I drink cider or mead when great beers and wines are readily available?” The next event will be an exploration of a key beer making ingredient: grain. The session will be co-hosted by fellow resident Vince Just. We will explore the flavor profile of many different grains, including barley, wheat, oat and rye. Vince has graciously volunteered to bring an English Rye IPA that he is brewing especially for this occasion. Event date: March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse. The fee is $3. Due to growing attendance, signups for this event will be limited to 50 people. Remember to bring your own beer glasses, a bomber of your choice for tasting and snacks for sharing at your table.

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ickets have already gone on sale for the Wine 101 class Thursday, March 19. Tickets are $3, non-refundable. The theme for the March class will focus on the Sangiovese grape.

If you find that the class is full, check back at the registration desk on the day of the event as frequently purchasers leave tickets when they find they have a conflict. The next class will be June 18 with sign-ups scheduled to begin Friday, May 22. The guest presenter will be our very own Woodbridge resident/sommelier Don Vehrs. The topic is yet to be determined at print time. Don has taught several other classes over the years and has always been well received.

Besides the best of class winners, Lodi vintners took home dozens of gold, silver, and bronze medals. Trader Joe’s Moon Wine Company 2018 California Honey Moon Viognier ($5.99) earned the white wine sweepstakes award as the best white wine in the competition. It is rumored that Manteca’s very own Delicato Family Winery had a hand in the making of this wine.

FYI The Lodi Appellation did very well at the recent Chronicle Wine Competition. This event is the largest North American competition this year featuring 6,703 entrants.

Facts for this article were taken from an article from Bob Highfill and the Stockton Record on January 22, 2020.

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Veterans of Woodbridge and Men of Woodbridge

Troop Packing Event & Donation drive By Jack Dauler

n addition to Veterans of Woodbridge and Men of Woodbridge each presenting a $500 check to Chuck and Teri Palmer in December 2019, the two groups are again sponsoring a Troop Packing Event in March. Both groups have been involved with this event for several years. The Veterans of Woodbridge has held four events offsite and two at Woodbridge over the past four years. Men of Woodbridge has been involved with the two at Woodbridge. The event is March 14 in the Clubhouse (see flyer for additional information).

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In Memoriam for

Caroline Gibson Caroline’s Ultimate Adventure By Emily Oestreicher (daughter)

consummate adventurer, Caroline Gibson traveled the world in her lifetime, usually with her children in tow. Despite facing a dire diagnosis, she bravely managed trips to Hawaii and France with her family. Caroline had a flair for creating characters, doing accents and telling stories that placed her at the nexus of any gathering, from performing with the Woodbridge Drama group to being the “Voice of Del Webb” at softball games. Beyond performing, Caroline loved a good book, warm weather and cool chardonnay. Caroline is survived by her husband Perry and her three children. A memorial will be held April 11 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the J. Rusten Furniture Studio, 726 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, California.

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Women of Woodbridge Luncheon a WBL photos by Sharyl Burgeson and Volker Moerbitz Luncheon committee members (Front row L to R): Sharon Borstad, Sandi Kinyon, chair; Terri Heath, Jacque Foster and Polly Smith, co-chair. (Back row L to R): Penny Tenczar, Cindy McGehee, Arlene DeGraff, Kathy Hackworth, Linda Checchi and Charleen Price. (Not pictured: Denise Armstrong and Connie Reed.)

By WOW Luncheon Chair Sandi Kinyon

IVING HEARTS was the theme for this year’s luncheon and fashion show.

This was a two-day event. Women of Woodbridge (WOW) would like to thank the ladies of Woodbridge who attended this wonderful and worthwhile event. There were approximately 130 attendees each day.

The main objective of the luncheon was a fundraiser for the Manteca Unified School Dis Manteca in transition. We would like to thank Health Services Department for sharing the s us. The WOW donation of $9,000 will help MU staff purchase personal hygiene products, food a safe living situation for these students.

Luncheon was served and tables were clea Academy lady cadets. These cadets also share on how they came to be at the academy. The a opportunity to complete their education, devel jobs. The academy is run and operated by the WOW made a donation of $800 to the academy

For entertainment, Chico’s™, a woman’s clo for WOW models. The Stockton and Modesto s and Maria Payne, gave a detailed description each model. We thank the lovely ladies of Woo model the clothes.

A special thank you to Manteca Police Dep officers. These two-charming officers, Ryan C escorted the models to and from the runway r

It takes a village to plan such a big event. B volunteers. Their hard work over a few month luncheon event. A big thank you to volunteers chair; Polly Smith, co-chair; Jacque Foster, fo with Jan Spence and Charlene Price, co-chair dessert chair; Terri Heath and Kathy Hackwo Arlene DeGraff, hostess chair; Connie Reed a show and model chairs; Penny Tenczar and L chairs; Sandi Kinyon, Terri Heath and Maryb committee and Sharon Borstad, designer of t tickets.

A special thank you to sponsors for their s donations: Jack Klemm, KRS Klemm Real E Klemm Real Estate; Susan and Curtis Holt, Berkshire Hathaway Realty, The Commons; Estate; P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home, Pame Adrian & Associates, Realtor.

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SCENE @ the Clubhouse By WBL Editor Kim Hegman WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

(L to R in back): Adele Hamilton, Ellen Lee-Wootton, Ellen’s daughter Marlene Lebeck and a visitor. (L to R in front): Eileen Hill and instructor Victoria Stewart. (L to R): Valerie Stewart and Eileen Hill. In back, Dan Stillmaker.

n January 28, Woodbridge LIFE photographer/reporter Volker Moerbitz happened by the Oil Painters’ group in the Clubhouse and saw quite a gathering. The class is held in the Westport Room every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the time, the class was receiving instruction from a world-renowned guest, portrait illustrator Valerie Stewart. Valerie lives in the Central Valley near Sacramento with her husband. At one time, Donna Sommerfeld took a class from Valerie in Maine. Valerie is a good friend of Ellen Lee-Wootton’s daughter, Marlene Lebeck and visits the painters’ group frequently.

(L to R): Ellen Lee-Wootton, Ellen’s daughter Marlene Lebeck, a visitor and Victoria Stewart. (L to R): Patti Barnhart and Donna Sommerfeld.

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“Gal”entine’s Day By Jennie Custodio

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emale residents gathered at the Clubhouse for an old-fashioned slumber party February 13 to celebrate “Gal”entine’s Day. Dressed in jammies, the residents enjoyed pizza and a salad provided by Papa Nino’s. The ladies all brought wine and chocolate to exchange. After social hour, everyone enjoyed watching the romantic comedy, “Valentine’s Day.”

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Celebrating 100 Years of Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Suffrage By Cate White and Bea Lingenfelter

n celebration of International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and the one hundredth anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, it seemed appropriate to review a little history.

promoting womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights, one led by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and the other by Lucy Stone. In 1890, these two organizations combined as the National American Woman Suffrage Association, led by Susan. B. Anthony. Abolitionist and Temperance organizations also joined in the fight.

On March 31, 1776, while our founding fathers were forming the Continental Congress, Abigail Adams sent a note to her husband John including this message: â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Śin the new code of law which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make, I desire you would remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestorsâ&#x20AC;Ś.If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.â&#x20AC;? It took almost 150 years before her request was realized, when the Nineteenth Amendment granting women the right to vote was ratified August 18, 1920. This was not accomplished without a long struggle and many hard working and devoted champions. The movement began to capture public attention with the Seneca Falls Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, which passed a resolution in favor of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to vote in July 1848. This was followed by several national womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conventions and finally the formation of two organizations

In 1875, the Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution did not guarantee women the right to vote, and so the campaign for a Constitutional Amendment began. An amendment was first introduced in the U.S. Senate in 1878 but failed to be approved. Forty years later, after being introduced and meeting failure several more times, the amendment was finally passed by Congress on June 4, 1919, and ratified by the required three fourths of the states August 28, 1920. The wording of the amendment never changed. It was essentially the same as the 15th Amendment, which guaranteed that the right to vote would not be denied due to â&#x20AC;&#x153;race, color and previous condition of servitude.â&#x20AC;? These words were simply replaced by the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;sex,â&#x20AC;? at long last granting the right to vote to â&#x20AC;&#x153;the ladies.â&#x20AC;?

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March Garden Checklist

Gardener’s Corner By San Joaquin County Master Gardener Cate White

ost of us think of winter as the time to prune, although this applies mainly to deciduous trees and shrubs. Grasses and evergreen broadleaf shrubs are exceptions and will be discussed below. While not always necessary, pruning is done for many reasons, including training young plants, grooming for appearance, controlling for shape and size, re-invigorating growth and removing dead and diseased wood. To avoid disfiguring damage, it is important to prune judiciously using proper technique. There are two primary types of pruning cuts: heading and thinning. Heading consists of cutting back to a stub, lateral bud or small upright. Severe heading, including topping of trees, is not recommended since it leads to a flush of vigorous, dense, and often weak, new growth. When heading back, cut small stems to about ¼ inch away from a lateral bud at a 45-degree angle. Thinning is defined as removing a lateral branch at its origin or shortening the branch’s length by cutting to a lateral large enough to take the terminal role. Woody plants respond to thinning by becoming more open but retaining their natural growth and shape. In both types of pruning, new growth will generally follow the direction the bud or branch is pointing. Aim for outward growth to avoid crossing branches and prune out branches that do cross. When pruning broadleaf shrubs, the goal should be to keep their natural shapes, such as vase, arching, rounded or wide and

UCANR flyer illustrating correct pruning technique for broadleaf shrubs

spreading. Shearing or heading cuts should mostly be avoided, while thinning of older, taller growth is the best practice. Cut the oldest and largest branches at or near the ground, leaving shorter, younger stems. Newer shoots can be thinned or headed as needed to shape the plant.

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Hydrangeas Blooming broadleaf shrubs are exceptions to the winter pruning rule; to encourage blooming, you will need to know if blooms form on last year’s growth or new spring growth. Generally, spring flowering shrubs, such as viburnum, camellia and photinia, bloom from last year’s growth and should not be pruned until after they finish blooming, just before new growth begins. Summer blooming shrubs, including roses, usually bloom from new growth, so should be pruned in winter or early spring before new growth starts. Hydrangeas can bloom on both old and new growth. Cut back old and dying wood in early spring as new growth begins, then remove and cut back spent flowering stalks during summer, pruning for shape. If you are unsure which kind of growth a particular shrub blooms from, consult the Sunset “Western Garden Book” or a qualified nursery person. Ornamental grasses also have special pruning needs. Large warm season grasses, such as fountain grass, should be cut straight across to a height of about 1 1/2 to 2 feet. Smaller grasses, such as Deergrass and Blue Grama, should have last

year’s flower heads removed and then be groomed by pulling gloved hands through the grass from the bottom, removing old, dying growth. If smaller grass clumps require a complete renewal, cut them straight across to a height of 4 to 6 inches. Wait until early spring just before growth begins to prune, since the old leaves protect the tender crown of the plant from

• Early March is still time to plant lettuce, parsley and chard seedlings. Flowering spring annuals, such as pansies, sweet peas and ranunculus can also be planted now. Peas, carrots and radishes can be planted from seed. • Plant summer bulbs such as gladiolas and dahlias. • Most plants, including lawns, will appreciate an application of an all-purpose fertilizer now. • Continue to control ants, slugs and snails and adjust watering according to rainfall. • Cultivate or pull weeds. • If you’re interested in San Joaquin Master Gardener events, check out their website at http://ucanr.edu. sjmg. They will be holding a daylong Smart Gardening Conference including workshops and lunch Saturday, March 14. You must register through the website in advance. There is a $25 fee. cool weather and should only need periodic grooming as described above.

Fountain grass frost. Grasses also provide shelter from harsh winter weather for birds and beneficial insects. Cool season grasses such as Blue Fescue and Blue Oat Grass grow mostly in

Pinching is a light form of pruning that can be done during the growing season. Using your fingers, pinch out the growing tips of braches to create bushiness or limit fast over-abundant growth. You can also use clippers to cut back the last few inches of growth. Lastly, if you find you are continually cutting a plant back to limit its growth, it has probably been planted in too small a space and should be moved.

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Out and About By Elizabeth Cunning

ooking for something different and fun to do? How about a “treasure hunt” of sorts? A short drive to this venue will have you gazing upon gorgeous one-of-a-kind creations by area quilters. Once there, see if you can find all eight of the Woodbridge quilters mentioned below. When and where is all this, you ask? It’s at Manteca Quilt Guild’s 41st Annual Quilt and Cloth Doll Show Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Depart Woodbridge, heading north on Airport Way. Turn right at Arch Airport Road and then turn left at Transworld Drive, almost to HWY 99. The San Joaquin Board of Education Wentworth Center is located at 2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton. The event provides ample free parking and “On the Scene Cuisine” café with award winning chef, Kat McDonnell. The show boasts more than 100 quilts, soft dolls, wearable arts exhibits, a vendor mall, raffle baskets, an opportunity quilt and an exhibit by the Silicon Valley Modern Quilt Guild. There are quilting demonstrations both days. Elaine deSouza will teach you how to use fusibles and Elizabeth Cunning will demo “No Fear Free Motion Quilting,” to name a few. New to the show this year is an interactive “Old-Fashioned Bed Turning” of vintage quilts with their stories narrated. “Mabel’s Dresden Plates” is one of the quilts made by Genie Becker’s maternal grandmother born in the late 1800s. Genie is also submitting “Graphic Gems,” using gem colored batiks. It was quilted last year by the late Lori Kerr who lived in Woodbridge. Genie and Lorna Powell both took the same quilt class at Ladybug’s Quilts for their quilt entries of “Open Options.”

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Linda Cookman’s quilts include a scrappy Hunter’s Star pattern done in oranges, yellows and greens. From a recent Manteca Quilter’s workshop, Linda completed a small wall hanging of a parrot done in greens and Elaine deSouza’s quilt, “Glorious Glacial Lake Louise.” pinks using tissue-dying techniques taught by the show’s featured artist, Cindy Thompson. Linda’s “Rings of Change” is a real stand-out with rainbow-colored rings against a black background. Elizabeth Cunning led a Patriotic Workshop last year where twenty Manteca quilters sewed red, white and blue blocks. Elizabeth then pieced the blocks together and completed six patriotic quilts on display at the show. These will later be donated to Quilts of Honor and presented to veterans who have served in our armed forces to protect and defend our lives and freedoms. And because Elizabeth absolutely loves applique, her personal entry, “Sleigh Bells,” is a large-size folk art quilt depicting scenes of winter. Elaine deSouza entered “Tropical Joy,” which is made up of blocks from scraps arranged around an appliqué of a Heliconia/Lobster Claw Plant with free-motion quilted leaves. One of her art quilts, “Glorious Glacial Lake Louise,” was inspired by a photo of Lake Louise taken on a trip to Canada. The other art quilt was an answer to a “Whisper” Challenge where a photo is shown and the first person makes a quilt from it, then the next person makes a quilt from the first person’s quilt/photo and it’s passed on to the next like a “Telephone Tree.” Elaine chose to take a photo of the waterfalls, lake and bridge near the Woodbridge Lakeview Clubhouse to use for her quilt inspiration. The piece is titled, “The Falls at Rockwell Lake.” Joanne Dyer submitted four very different quilts, including a “Farm Girl Vintage” wall-hanging made for her mother’s 94th birthday. People who know Joanne know that she loves all cotton fabric. She says it is not unusual to find a bag of scraps that someone has left on her doorstep, much like a stray cat, because they know she will lovingly take them in (the fabric, not the cat). Ellen Lee-Wootton’s entry, “Reel ‘Em In,” is a queen-sized quilt all about a day fishing in the bay and made specially for her husband Warren’s 70th birthday. She says that she could only work on it when he was gone fishing so it would be a surprise. Pat Passarell is submitting her first landscape quilt, which includes scenes of ocean, sand, ice plant, rocks, mountain and birds. It was taken from a picture by a friend on the coast by Eureka. Pat says it took her a few years to complete.

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Lorna Powell’s quilts include “Hometown Christmas,” which combines her love of embroidery and appliqué and is personalized with her family name and hometown. “Angel Chorus” is crafted with a pieced ribbon border. Lorna has taken classes at Ladybug’s Quilts in Manteca and has taught a number of classes there. Manteca Quilt Show admission is $7 per day or a two-day pass for $10. Children under 12 are free. Proceeds from ticket sales help support further fiber arts education and the guild’s philanthropic efforts in partnering with “Quilts of Honor” supporting veterans, Friends of the Library, Manteca Unified School District and numerous local community outreach programs.

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of Six Degrees of Separation for decades. It’s the concept that refers to how many people it takes to connect you to another person. The theory contends that we are all connected to each other by six or fewer acquaintances. An example is that there are at most six people between you and, say Rachel Maddow (MSNBC moderator). In her case, it would definitely be fewer. As I travel on my trike around this growing community and meet so many of you, I stop to converse and ultimately ask, -XG\ 0F1DPDUD “From where did you move?” I’m always amazed at the responses I get when I further the dialogue with questions of “Did you know so and so?” Invariably there is always someone they know or have heard of and the conversation continues. A few weeks ago, I stopped to talk to a man just to ask him if he smelled smoke. We agreed it was probably nothing, but our conversation went on with ‘Where did you come from?’ Ernie Schubert proceeded to tell me his life story, saying that he went to Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo. That was not only where my husband taught but also where Gene Bedard and Fred Welch, both of whom live in Woodbridge, went to school the same years as Ernie. This coincidence gave me the idea to pursue doing an article on Six Degrees of Separation. Last week, I stopped a resident, Ron Schmidt, who was carrying a tennis racket. I struck up a conversation with him about tennis telling See trikers travels on next page

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FROM THE BOOTH By Debby Hickey

oodbridge Softball lost a treasured gem last month, our sweet announcer, Caroline Gibson. She was a cornerstone in the booth for about seven years, bringing her whimsical humor and elegant charm to temper the games. The booth was her perfect venue; after all, she loved the San Francisco Giants and always attended the Stockton Ports games. Once, a group of 12 of us were given complimentary tickets to a VIP box (air-conditioned!) at a Ports game, and she and I had a blast! And, of course, she was a major fan of our Silver Sluggers and Diamond Gals. Caroline, Janet Smyers and I worked all three games on Saturdays together. (We coined the phrase “Booth Posse” and had t-shirts, mugs and booth bags made.) By the third game, we would call Dale Smyers to make margaritas and bring them to the booth, because by that point Janet said we needed them Caroline made us all laugh, not only with her wit, but also with her particular slant on life. We would implore her to do her various accents. We don’t know if the fans or players ever paid attention to all her comical whimsy, but we sure loved it. When a British royal wedding was occurring, she insisted we all wear hats and pearls or tiaras for the day. We all followed suit, because, well, why wouldn’t we? A favorite “Caroline moment” was when her husband Perry was umpiring at first base, and we saw something white fall from the bottom of his shorts to the field. Caroline was mortified at the thought he just lost his jock strap and she was ready to run out to the field. Then he picked it up and blew his nose; it was just a big wad of tissue. That was Caroline – always protective, always had your back. Caroline was the first responder if any player got hurt, assessing the injury and running back to the booth to get the necessary items from the first aid box.

Caroline had no filters; it was never wise to challenge her! She was the perfect choice to emcee “Opening Day Ceremonies” and the “End of Season Banquet.” She could deliver “off the cuff” comments brilliantly. Caroline had a beautiful smile and a sweet disposition. She was a blushing bride when she married Perry at home plate, right here on the Del Webb field. Our hearts go out to Perry and the family. The booth will keep her memory alive all season long. Rest peacefully, sweet Caroline.

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ææWoodbridge Seniors Golf Club By Bill Abrew

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t’s hard to believe, but we’re already going into the third month of 2020. On February 24, we held our first tournament of the year at Spring Creek Country Club, (results will be listed in next month’s Woodbridge LIFE).

Sharon Fields is in charge of Woodbridge’s Softball Snack Shack. She is looking for volunteer barbecue

This month’s tournament will be held March 30 at The Reserve at Spanos Park. This event will have a ’T’ time start of 9:30 a.m., so watch for an email with your starting time. We ask all participants to arrive before their first T time for a brief meeting. Entry fee is $50, which includes $10 toward prize money. Due date is March 15 for the entry fee. (Please leave at front desk of Clubhouse). If paying by check, make payable to W.S.G.C. and in the comment section, write the golf course name.

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As always, any Woodbridge resident and guest are always welcome to participate in our events. If you have any questions regarding WSGC or tournaments, contact Mike Patterson, 408-640-9768.

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Pickleball Corner Group Participates in Regional Tournament By Barbara Shapiro and Susie Blair

or the first time, the Woodbridge Pickleball group participated in a regional tournament.

On January 18, six players participated in the “In-Shape New Year’s Pickleball Tournament” in Stockton. There were 10 courts set up with games going on from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the group all played in the 2.0 - 2.5 category. There were three higher categories available. The Women’s 50+ players were on two teams. Frances Ramos partnered with Monika Abrew and Barbara Shapiro partnered with Shawn Lane. The Men’s 50+ players were David Avelar partnering with Brian Jones. A total of 240 pickleball participants competed over the two-day event. Dave and Brian came in first in their division, and Frances and Monica came in third in their division. It was a very friendly atmosphere, but the cold temperature indoors made it difficult to play at times. The (L to R): Brian Jones, third from left, and Dave Avelar, fourth from left, received first place in their Woodbridge contingent enjoyed the experience and met interesting division. people. They will probably participate again in the future.

(Far right, L to R): Monika Abrew and Frances Ramos received third place in their division.

(L to R): Dave Avelar and Brian Jones play at the net in one of their games.

(Front): Barbara Shapiro. (Back row, L to R): Dave Avelar, Shawn Lane, Frances Ramos, Monika Abrew and Brian Jones.

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ææ HEALTH TIPS

LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER Frozen Food Safety Tips, March is Frozen Food Month

By Susie Blair RN-BSN

here are rules on how to keep your food safe when freezing and thawing while maintaining its taste and texture. Most of us are probably using wrong techniques without knowing, me included. Some foods should not be thawed before cooking, others should be tempered and some need to be completely thawed. For example, stuffed poultry should not be thawed but cooked frozen. Vegetables do not need to be thawed. Some cuts of meat do not need thawing if they are to be cooked at a high temperature. Some recipes call for meat to be tempered to keep in moisture; that is, remove from freezer and keep in refrigerator until it is easy to separate and handle but not completely thawed. Read your recipe’s directions closely. Let’s start with the freezing process. Your freezer should be at zero degrees Fahrenheit (F) or below (use an appliance thermometer). You should freeze fresh poultry, fish, ground meats and variety meats within two days and other beef, veal, lamb or pork within three to five days of purchase. If using original packaging, wrap it again with freezer-safe foil or plastic wrap. It is best to use devices that can wrap your fresh or leftover food with an air-tight seal. All food can be frozen, but some will lose flavor and integrity, like salad greens, chicken or tuna salad, whole eggs or yolks and custard pies. Milk and cheese freeze fairly well but may have changes in taste or texture. Food can be frozen indefinitely and still be safe but may lose flavor between six and 12 months (whole cuts of meat for longer, cut up or ground for a shorter time). The nutritional value is actually kept while freezing: In fact, frozen foods may have more nutrition than fresh produce that was picked early and left sitting around in transport or was picked waiting to be sold. Bacterial growth is not stopped by the freezing process but is greatly slowed. It resumes when food is thawed, so use that food within a couple days and freeze leftovers within two hours. If the power goes out, do not put food from your refrigerator into the freezer. Keep the freezer shut and you can save that food if it has not gone above 40 degrees for more than two hours. You can refreeze thawed food if it was thawed properly and has not reached a temperature of over 40 degrees F. There are safe and unsafe ways to thaw. Never do so at room temperature, like on the kitchen counter, as it encourages bacterial growth. You should thaw in refrigerator (at 36-40 degrees F), or if you need to thaw it more quickly, use the defrost cycle of your microwave or thaw in cold water. Put food in a plastic bag in cold water, changing water every 30 minutes until thawed to the desired state. Cook food immediately after using quick methods. How do you know if food has been frozen properly? Ice crystals may mean the food has partially thawed at some point (like ice cream in your freezer). Squeeze the bags of frozen vegetables and small pieces of fish and shellfish and make sure there are no solid blocks. They may not necessarily be unsafe, but the flavor and texture may suffer. As always, wash your hands before and after handling foods and keep raw meat juices separate from other foods. It is a money saver to freeze foods but do so in a safe manner and thaw correctly so you can live a longer and healthier life. Resources: www.today.com/food www.quartermaster.army.mil/jccoe/publications www.fsis@usda.gov www.favoritefreezerfoods.com DISCLAIMER: Woodbridge LIFE is not a source of legal or medical guidance. The above article is the author’s opinion and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or for nutritional guidance.

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ĂŚĂŚDid You Know. . . Crepes Compiled by Mike Spence

If you combine flour, eggs, salt, milk, butter and sometimes sugar, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have crepe batter but did you know? â&#x20AC;˘ Restaurants and fair stalls that specialize in crepes are called crĂŞperie(s). â&#x20AC;˘ There are three main folding techniques for crepes: folded in half much like a taco, folded in half and in half again like a pointed napkin or rolled like a cigar. â&#x20AC;˘ There are two basic crepes: sweet (crĂŞpes sucrĂŠes), most often made with wheat flour and savory (crĂŞpes salĂŠes), often made with buckwheat flour. â&#x20AC;˘ Buckwheat flour is gluten-free. â&#x20AC;˘ In France and Belgium, they celebrate Candlemas on February 2. It is now referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Day of the Crepe.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ A mille crĂŞpe is a cake made from many layered crepes. Mille means a thousand. â&#x20AC;˘ Crepe batter needs to be thoroughly blended without any lumps. The batter needs to rest at least one-half hour or up to 24 hours before cooking to allow the bubbles of air introduced during mixing to disburse. Without resting, the batter will form traditional fluffy pancakes. â&#x20AC;˘ The 49er flapjack is a sourdough crepe sometimes served with lingonberry sauce. It was popular during the 1849 California gold rush. â&#x20AC;˘ A blini is type of crepe. â&#x20AC;˘ While crepes have a strong relationship with Brittany, France, the crepeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s origins are in Greece. â&#x20AC;˘ The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tâ&#x20AC;?-shaped tool professional crepe makers use to distribute the batter has an exotic modern American English name, a crepe batter spreader. â&#x20AC;˘ If you are bit hungry about now, you can go to one of the 100 Original Pancake House restaurants and order a Tahitian Maidenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dream, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a tender crepe filled with golden ripe bananas sliced in sour cream and tempered with Triple Sec, sherry and brandy. Topped with diced bananas in our apricot sauce.â&#x20AC;? Resources: webrestaurantstore.com, en.wikipedia.org,originslpancakehouse.com, eurocultue.missouri.edu andtelegraph.co.uk/ wine

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ææWILD THINGS in WOODBRIDGE The Great White Egret By Jana Kattenhorn

WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

arly morning walkers will frequently enjoy the treat of watching a great white, also called common, egret dining at Lake Rockwell. Generally seen as solitary birds, egrets will also be found in fields and in wet areas equally spread about hunting for food. Egrets are known for standing extremely still until dinner walks or swims across their feet. A flashing beak dip and they come up with a wiggling morsel in their bills. They will masticate it a bit to break the bones and kill it. They will then flip it around to go down head first. You can sometimes watch the bulge as dinner passes down the long neck. Once, when out birding, my mother Great Egret and I watched a common egret eat a 3 to 4-inch fish. Stepping out of the water into tall grass, it followed the fish course with a field mouse and then topped dinner off with a large black beetle for dessert. Egrets are part of the heron “family” of birds and stand about 3-feet tall and weigh a little over two pounds. You can tell the common egret from the slightly smaller snowy egret by its striking yellow bill and the lack of golden slippers on its feet. The snowy egret has a black bill and wears yellow slippers at the bottom of its black legs. The one time you will find egrets together in large groups is during nesting when they will form a rookery, a large breeding colony. Multibranched dead trees, live eucalyptus and other types of trees are frequently used. The nest is a large mass of twigs and leaves. Once the chicks have hatched, they can easily be found by looking for white poop trails down through the leaves or on the ground beneath the nest. Just follow your nose. White egrets are monogamous and both parents play a role in incubating and feeding the three to four eggs/young. We find three white egrets here in the Central Valley, the tall common egret, the slightly shorter snowy egret with filmy

curved breeding feathers and the cattle egret. The cattle egret is native to Africa

and most likely came as an immigrant in a 1952 hurricane. It is frequently seen sitting on the backs of cattle and can look like it has taken a reddish-brown mud bath. Photo by Andre Choroco References: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_egret nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/g/great-egret/ There is a fantastic video of a white egret eating a mouse on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=j6u7y4DAbQc

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Where in the world? Wow! Woodbridge LIFE has been circling the globe with our wandering residents! We 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 wblife2017@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.

Benny and Celeste Del Re and Janet and Ken Howland hold edible barbecued scorpions while at a night market in downtown Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Ginny and Don Woolard recently traveled to Australia where they took a sunrise camel ride at Ayers Rock, Uluru.

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