W oodbridge Volume 3 ▪ Issue 2
LIFE
Your Life. Your Community. Your News.
February ▪ 2013
65 Years! Joe and Marie Goins celebrated 65 years together on November 30, 2012, by moving to Woodbridge. A WWII Army veteran, Joe met Marie on a blind date and the rest is history! The “newlyweds” have two children, six grandchildren, eight great-grandkids with another on the way, a grand-dog and numerous penguins.
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The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.
Bedford and Hancock . . . 8 Bridge Scores . . . . 8 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Committees . . . . . . . . . 37 The Doggie Bag . . . . . . 24 Events and Tours . . . . . 34
Viewpoint . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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With wonder and respect we salute the men and women of Woodbridge whose marriages have endured 50 or more years.
Long-lived Woodbridge marriages 61 Years!
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Gary (from Iowa) and Phyllis (from Minnesota) Kurtz met at a roller skating rink in Nebraska while they were both attending a livestock show. They were married on August 10, 1952, in Madison, South Dakota. Gary and Phyllis have three children, six grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
60 Years! Hal and Edie Brown met on a blind date at 17 and Hal knew right away Edie was THE ONE. Edie wasn’t as sure as Hal on the first few dates but has now decided he’s a “keeper.” They were married three years later on August 9, 1952, in Oakland, CA. Hal and Edie have five children and four grandkids.
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Directors’ Forum
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Deb Ristau
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE Sharyl Burgeson Carol Jo Hargreaves Roger Cunning Karla Hoyer Dodie Miller Pepper Noble Robert Philis Mike Spence
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his month I would like to write about landscape maintenance. On Page 32 you will find a Woodbridge Landscape Maintenance Schedule for 2013 that lays out approximately when and what types of maintenance will be undertaken throughout the year by GP, our landscape maintenance company.
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Bill Barnhart Resident Director
Keep in mind that if the schedule is good for keeping our community spruced up and green, the same holds true for our own residential landscaping. For instance, February is the month they will start fertilizing the turf. Your yards could use a good dose of fertilizer at the same time. March is when they will start spraying for weeds which for you means starting to put pre-emergent in your flower beds to keep those pesky weeds from germinating and then in April, hit your grass with pre-emergent weed control also.
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f you had some shrubs that didn’t make it through the winter very well, late March and early April is the right time to replace them so the new plants get a head start establishing root structure before the warm months of summer hit us. Take a good look at the schedule and plan on keeping your landscaping the best looking you can all year long. A couple of things I want to mention that I see as I drive around our community. Both are potential causes of yellowing front yard grass this time of the year. One is lack of fertilizer that many people just tend to forget in the winter. Our climate is such that our grass continues to grow and needs nutrients all year long, including winter. So, get out there and put some fertilizer down, but remember, it will take two weeks before you see green results. The second cause for yellowing grass is too much water. We all know that grass will brown up if it doesn’t get any water, but grass and most shrubs don’t like too much water and yellowing is a sign of this. The old screwdriver test is still one of the easiest ways to see if you are over or under watering. Take a flat bladed screwdriver and push it into the soil below the grass. If it pushes in real easy, the soil has too high a moisture content. If it pushes in kind of hard, you need to water more. If it is somewhere in-between, you are probably just right and simply need to fertilize the grass.
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any of you walk throughout our community on a daily or weekly basis and see things here and there that need maintenance. For instance, I was advised by a resident a few weeks ago that the SEE
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s most of you have noticed on the news lately, the flu has reached epidemic levels in most of the United States. A few states (California, Nevada, Montana, Maine, Connecticut and Hawaii) have minimal numbers of cases. New Hampshire, Kentucky, Wisconsin and South Dakota have low numbers; Washington, Alaska, Arizona, Denise Drewry North Dakota, Iowa, West Resident Director Virginia and Delaware have moderate outbreaks. All the rest are in epidemic mode.
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his peaking of the outbreaks is earlier and much worse than expected. Some hospitals are so impacted that tents have been erected outside the ER for medical practitioners to see patients. Incredibly, though the flu vaccine is very well-matched and has been readily available (and in some cases FREE), only 35% of adults and 39% of children have been vaccinated. Why? Fear of needles? Fear of a foreign substance in your body? I had a nurse who worked for me for several years in the ER who refused the flu vaccine: “I’ve NEVER had the flu! I don’t need it.” Four years ago, her 21-year-old HEALTHY daughter caught the flu and died two weeks later. That’s when they tested my nurse and her family and found my nurse was a CARRIER. Imagine living the rest of your life with that knowledge.
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couple of years ago, the Center for Disease Control tested one hospital’s staff (who declined free vaccination) at the beginning of the flu season and again at the end. Over 50% had antibodies of the flu at the end of the season (meaning they had the flu) but had no symptoms. If you have the flu, even without symptoms, you can infect everyone else. PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES: Get the vaccine!
The San Joaquin County Health Department has mandated that unvaccinated hospital staff wear masks. This is only mandated in our county. Some hospitals back east have a policy to FIRE any hospital staff members who refuse vaccination. Hard line? Not if they are taking care of my family! IF you have the flu, please stay home so you don't expose others. For many of us, getting the flu could be a one-way ticket to the hospital or worse. Antibiotics do not protect from or treat the flu. Antibiotics only treat side infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis. The flu is a virus.
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Kayo's Corner ... What an exciting time this is to be at Woodbridge! We’ve recently passed the “half-way” mark with homes which means more than 700 total homes have already closed in the community. Our first residents in the north section have moved in, and sales continue briskly throughout this section of the community as well as in other locations still remaining to sell. Once we reach closings of 75% of the total homes in the community, we’ll transition to a third Resident Director on the Board. Thanks to all of your referrals, at the current sales pace, we’ll be there before we know it!
Kayo Armstrong Executive Director
The Pulte/Del Webb team has also recently announced plans to build a new model home park just west of the sales pavilion. Plans are to build seven new models, all except one of which will feature brand new floor plans. Pulte is estimating the new models to be complete later this spring. For further information on these homes or sale of the current models, please visit one of the Woodbridge Sales Associates. As the community grows, so does our level of resident participation in events, programming and committees. The Property & Grounds Committee is busy keeping the community looking as beautiful as when you moved in while the Policy & Procedures Committee continues to make recommendations to the Board on issues that arise as we grow. The Architectural Review Committee’s pace of new applications and inspections continues to increase as more and more residents make upgrades to their property. The Welcoming Committee continues to welcome new neighbors, the Lifestyle Committee plans all of our great events, and the Communication Committee keeps us all informed while the Finance Committee maintains our financial solidity. Several major projects will take place in upcoming
other structures throughout the community. Representing the Property & Grounds Committee, resident Mike Spence has done an outstanding job in managing the necessary steps to prepare and will continue to oversee the project through completion. Another major project spearheaded by a resident is a new portal system to replace our current one. Roger Cunning, Internet Communication sub-committee chair has led this effort and done a fantastic job in researching and recommending a provider that will dramatically improve our website and save the Association money! We’ll feature more details on these exciting projects as they unfold in the next few months. It’s great to be a part of such a thriving, vibrant community and it is our residents who make it all happen. Many thanks to all of you who volunteer your time, experience and expertise to ensure Woodbridge continues to be the BEST community in Northern California!
"It’s great to be a part of such a thriving, vibrant community and it is our residents who make it all happen." ~Kayo Armstrong, Executive Director
Page 3 • February 2013 What better month than February to share articles and images of people and things we love? Bill Barnhart collected photos and comments about Wheels members’ first loved cars (pages 11-13), bringing back fond memories of drag races and dune buggies, Hemis and headers, sweet-sounding pipes and sweethearts. Pepper Noble collected treasured memories (see “Nostalgic Moments,” page 26).
This month I have the opportunity to fill in for Woodbridge LIFE Editor Deb Ristau while she vacations in Australia and New Zealand. It’s not the first time Carol Jo Hargreaves I’ve filled in Back-Up Editor, Woodbridge LIFE for Deb, but Why did Karla Hoyer bring a cigar it is the first box lid and a bottle of champagne time I have written the Viewpoint to a ping pong game? Read her editorial. latest sports exploit and why she loves the game for its fun challenge My husband and I moved into on page 7. Karla praises Ernie’s the Woodbridge community from Food and Spirits restaurant for Lodi and Modesto, respectively, in its ambiance (page 24) and Sharyl late October 2007. Manteca was Burgeson encourages Woodbridge conveniently half way between residents to actively support our two places of employment. We upscale Ernie’s as well as other fine live on a quiet, four-house cul-dedining establishments in Manteca sac, Maple Hill Court, bordering (page 25). Union Boulevard across from the Commons. Until July 2010, I Remember when you were a kid worked full-time as a manager for and you loved those little booths Behavioral Health and Recovery that produced strips of silly black Services in Stanislaus County but and white photos? The Lifestyle was pleased to be able to retire Committee brought photo booth after 30 years of county service. fun to Woodbridge’s New Year’s Eve party. Take a look at page 15 Since retirement I have been to see if you can find yourself, your busier than ever! I have served on neighbors or friends loving the the Woodbridge Communication opportunity to dress up or ham it Committee since its inception, up for the camera. proofreading the paper and compiling the annual Community This month our front page proudly Directory. I was Editor of the features residents whose marriages Backcountry News, the official far exceed the national average publication of Backcountry in longevity. With wonder and Horsemen of California, for eight respect, we salute the men and years. I am currently the Editor of women of Woodbridge whose the Peer Recovery Art Project, Inc., “Renaissance” newsletter as well as marriages have endured 50 or more years. My own marriage secretary of that non-profit’s Board is only a little over six years old. of Directors. I am secretary of Mid Valley Unit, the area’s Backcountry My husband and I won’t live long enough to celebrate our gold or Horsemen of California group diamond anniversaries, probably that helps keep public lands open not even our silver. In this day for recreational stock use. I am and age, such celebrations are a certified trainer/panel member rare. In fact, according to the for the National Alliance on U.S. Census Bureau’s American Mental Illness Provider Education Community Survey, fewer than five course. When I’m not helping percent of couples celebrate a 50th with committees and doing other anniversary. Enjoy the photos and administrative work, I love to knit, descriptions of 15 couples who fell read, sing with the Woodbridge in love then did the little things Singers, scrapbook, make greeting necessary to maintain good, lasting cards and spend time with family relationships that stand the test of and friends. We frequently travel time. to a second home in Arizona to enjoy our two marvelous grandsons, February is also Heart Month. ages four and six, or head north to Read Paul Serpa’s tips for keeping Washington State where I grew up your ticker in tip-top shape on page and my siblings continue to reside. 6. The ultimate show of love to your family and friends is ensuring The theme of this edition of you are around for them to enjoy Woodbridge LIFE is “first loves.” you, right?
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Woodbridge Groups, Special Interest Groups and Clubs Contact List (all follow WOA Group and Club Guidelines)
Club, Group Artists & Crafters
Bocce Ball Book Club Bridge Bunco Cancer Support Cribbage Crochet/Knitting Dance Disabilities Support Drama Game Night Grandparents Hand & Foot Cards Men of Woodbridge Mexican Train Dominoes Neighborhood Watch Pickleball
Ladies' Doubles Men's Doubles Ping Pong Pinochle Poker Second Chance Band Strummin' Wonders Ukulele Group Tennis Trivia (Fun Trivia) Veterans of Woodbridge WB Softball Teams Wheels of Woodbridge Wine 101 Women of Woodbridge Woodbridge Singers
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Other Local Groups Contact List
(these are not WOA sanctioned Groups, Special Interest Groups or Clubs) Club Christian Men's Fellowship 55ers RV Group Indoor Walking Class Quilters Red Hat Ladies Senior Bowling League Women's Bible Study
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FITNESS
MEN OF WOODBRIDGE
TIP TOP TICKER
By Ed Shoup
By Paul Serpa
Our group refuses to sit still. We had a guest speaker from the Manteca Homeless Men’s Shelter scheduled for the January meeting on how we could become involved with the shelter. We have a Taco Feed scheduled for Thursday, February 7. Tickets are available now at $6.50 each. The price increase covers the cost of sales tax which all clubs are now required to charge. Sunday, March 17, is our yearly St. Patrick’s Day Dinner with corned beef, cabbage and all the fixings. Cost to be determined at the January meeting. Watch for the flyer and announcement to come.
As February is Heart Health Month, perhaps it is time to address the Borg Scale for Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). This scale is based on the sensations that a person experiences during physical activity (heart rate, breathing and muscle fatigue). The scale ranges from 6 (extremely light) to 20 (extremely hard). Staying within the range of 1215 (somewhat hard) will give you the most heart healthy benefits. The scale is subjective and differs from person to person. If you feel that you are working so hard that you cannot maintain a level of activity, you should slow down to a less intense level until your heart rate and breathing become more comfortable. Over time, you should be able to increase the number of minutes at the 12-15 level. Using this scale will allow you to increase at a rate that is best for you. You must take into consideration any medications you take and physical conditions that you have. Along with healthy lifestyle choices, reducing stress and continuing your physical activities, you can have a Tip Top Ticker.
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Our group meets at 10 a.m. in the Club Room on the second Monday of each month. All men within our community are encouraged to attend and have some fun.
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Plan a Year of Fun and Charity By Marybeth Saari
The Women of Woodbridge (WOW) group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Clubhouse. We are planning another year of wonderful fundraisers including our Hollywood-themed tea in February, Take a Sip for Scholarship in May, and Oktoberfest in the fall. We will also feature our speaker’s program and look at new ways of getting to know each other by initiating secret pals! Please join us and bring a friend. For questions about the group, please contact Marybeth Saari at 209-629-8430 or marybethsaari@ gmail.com.
HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR By Dodie Miller
Woodbridge had 250 in attendance who were welcomed by our Men of Woodbridge group with champagne and cider for our fourth Annual Holiday Homes Tour, Saturday, December 8, 2012. Our chair Kathleen Music and her Holiday Homes Tour committee planned throughout the year for this event. Homes on the tour were volunteered by our residents Carmen Cutting, Buzz and Kathy Dezotte, Terri and Tom Heath, Alan and Sandi Nevares, Rick and Marge Nelson and Ray and Carole Pfoutz. Thank you for sharing your homes with all of us. The Holiday Pantry had beautiful and appetizing displays of baked cakes, pies, cookies, jams, jellies and candy, all made by our residents and “sold out” before the tour was over. Our Arts & Crafts group again gave us beautiful handmade boutique items that they worked on year round for the very popular Christmas boutique. By the end of the day, all had enjoyed a delicious warm soup supper and talked about what they could expect next year. The day ended with a large variety of raffle prizes being won by residents.
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Manteca’s Dog Whisperer By Linda Little
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Dierdra (DiDi) McElroy, certified animal behaviorist and lead behaviorist for California Canine, will speak to Woodbridge residents on March 22 at 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Lakeview Clubhouse.
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McElroy, holder of a degree in Biomedical Science, is a tester/observer for Therapy Dogs Inc. and evaluator for the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen program. She is also a canine advice columnist for the Manteca Bulletin. Her column is published every Monday.
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Her lecture will focus on canine psychology as it relates to communicating effectively with dogs. She will also talk about the various jobs that dogs are capable of doing, and why it is important for them to have a “job.” Differences between service dogs and therapy dogs will also be presented.
This presentation is a continuation of the Women of Woodbridge Speaker Series. Please RSVP at the main desk. There is no fee; however, a count is needed for set-up and preparation of materials.
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Gossima or Whiff-Whaff, anyone?
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By Karla Hoyer
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ossima and Whiff-Whaff are two of the first names used for the game of ping pong. Ping pong was begun in England early in the 19th century by some upper middle-class Victorians. They turned their dining tables into game tables, and books were stacked in the middle to be used as a center divider. The paddles were cigar box lids, and the ball was a cork from a champagne bottle. In 1901 English manufacturer John Jacques and Son patented the game under the name Gossima and the name Whiff-Whaff was patented by the Slazengers. The trade mark was later sold to the Parker brothers of the United States and renamed ping pong. The paddles were changed and cellulous balls were made to speed up the game and make it more entertaining.
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he International Table Tennis Federation was formed in 1926, and the first championship games were held in London. In Prague in 1936, a championship game took over an hour to contest one point, which caused the nets to be lowered to make the game play faster. On April 6, 1971, the U.S. table tennis team was invited to play in China. They were the first Americans to be
allowed into the country since the communist takeover in 1949. Time magazine called it “The pong heard throughout the world.” It was shortly followed with a visit to China by President Nixon.
a cigar box lid and a champagne cork so that I could get a feel for the way the game was first played. The cigar lid worked better for me than the paddle. The cork on the other hand was very difficult to bounce.
Table tennis is now being played by over 30 million competitive players as well as millions of less serious players all over the world. In 1988 the sport became part of the Olympics and in 2002 joined the Commonwealth Games.
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ing pong is no longer being played weekly here at Woodbridge after the introduction of pickleball. The table and equipment is still available for use when the room is available. This is a great way to spend an afternoon when the weather is not conducive for many outdoor sports. I am a fair weather sports novice, so when the temperature drops, I go shopping. Table tennis is an easy sport to shop and dress for. However, I did add a lot of bling to my outfit. I wanted to make use of my New Year’s Eve jewelry. This may have been a little over the top for ping pong. I recruited my trusty partner, Craig, for a game of ping pong and decided to ask him to play with one hand behind his back. I wanted to play one game with the odds on my side for winning. I took along
really enjoyed the game of ping pong and found it to be fun and challenging. This is a great way to spend an afternoon on a cold day. I hope to see more of you playing
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ping pong and would love to join you for a game. I have finally found a game here at Woodbridge where I can be competitive against Craig. Well, I’m not sure that he wasn’t taking it easy on me. We did have some very long rallies and shared a lot of laughter to top off the day.
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WINE 101
Arts
By Ron Kreitzer
BOOK CLUB By Marie Evans
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e held our first Book Club meeting for 2013 on Wednesday, January 2. Considering it was not listed on the calendar, we had a good meeting with seven in attendance. Our book was THE READER, written by Bernhard Schlink. This is a very intriguing book, quite deep and yet very easy to read. It generated an interesting discussion as well. I think we could have talked about this for longer than we did! Was the subject guilt? Collective guilt? Or, maybe lack of guilt? Can circumstance lessen or remove guilt? When are you guilty or not guilty? Or, is the novel an allegory for Nazi Germany and its people? If so, what or whom did Hanna represent? And Michael Berg? Was Hanna the abuser or was she the abused? All very interesting questions and I thoroughly enjoyed all of the comments and differing points of view. Even though the subject was post WWII Germany, it was not a brutal book. Our club gave it a grade of 3.67 on a scale of one to five. The lowest rating was a 3 and the highest a 4. There is a change in the upcoming book schedule. This month, February, our book will not be KILLING LINCOLN but MY ANTONIA by Willa Cather and the discussion will be led by Judy Murdock. Another change is for March -- the book we will be reading is THE OUTLIERS by Malcolm Gladwell rather than THE NINETEENTH WIFE. The discussion will be led by Patty DeRoos.
Port and Chocolate Tasting Wednesday, February 6 6:30 p.m in the Multipurpose Room
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e’ll talk a bit about the history of Port wine and then sample the Port wine you bring to share, or another chocolate wine you may prefer. Please bring a bottle of Port to share, your wine glass, and if you know any unique features of your wine, please be prepared to share the information with us. Seating is limited to the first 50. Call the February hosts, Ron and Sharon Kreitzer at 923-4350 for a reservation. Looking forward to seeing you there.
BRIDGE HUMOR Submitted by Don St. Lawrence
While we enjoy the game and one another’s company, not much noteworthy happens in our group, so I went on-line to find some bridge humor. Two old ladies have played bridge together for years, many decades. Naturally they have gotten to know each other pretty well. One day, during a game, one lady suddenly looks up at the other and says, “Now, dear, I know we’ve known each other for many years, and please don’t be angry or upset by this, but could you please tell me your name? I’m trying to remember, but I just can’t bring it to mind.” The other lady glares at her for a full three minutes, and then replies, “How soon do you need to know?” When Oswald Jacoby was in his eighties, he bid every time it was his turn. His partners asked why. He said: “At my age the bidding may not get back around to me again.” Helen Sobel was once asked how it felt playing with a great expert (Charles Goren). “Ask him,” she replied.
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MANTECA MUSEUM
DRAMA
I wonder how many of our Woodbridge residents know that when the railroad came to this area in 1873, the local farming community had to decide on a name for their railroad station stop. They all agreed that the local station stop would be called “Monteca.” The railroad responded by misprinting all the tickets with the name “Manteca.” Local residents were not pleased with this change, but, over time, the new name of “Manteca” was adopted.
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By Robert Philis
The story of our city’s history is told and displayed in a 7,000 square foot building located downtown at 600 West Yosemite. The museum has been at its present location for approximately 20 years. About five years ago, I visited the museum while camping a few days at the French Camp R.V. Park. The museum was interesting and had many displays of its history, but, not being a resident of Manteca, the history did not mean that much to me. Now that I’m a resident, I decided to re-visit the museum a few weeks ago and found myself deeply involved in all the history displayed. Therefore, I highly recommend to all my Woodbridge neighbors to visit the museum and experience all of Manteca’s history. By the way, there is no charge for admission, but donations are accepted. The museum’s hours are: Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays – Closed Special museum tours are available for groups. Please call seven days in advance @ 209.825.3021.
By Anne Madrid
EAR YE, HEAR YE. The Woodbridge Drama Club is planning three February performances of “We’re Doing the Best We Can.” There will be two evening shows on February 21 and 22 and a Saturday matinee on February 23. Tickets are five dollars each and are now on sale at the Clubhouse. THE MAILBOX is the first skit and could happen on any street in Woodbridge where neighbors gather to get their mail and gossip about our community. Three newly unemployed women come up with a wild scheme to make money and save their careers in the second skit which is appropriately named CHRIS’S KILLER IDEA. Charlie, the horse, and his 18th century owner, Candide, make their second appearance as they try to make a deal with the mafia in GODFATHER MEETS CANDIDE.
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eturning by popular demand for the third time is the continuing story of Del Webbers Bob, Rose, Liz and Ray. These best friends are introduced to a “nutritarian” lifestyle in BOB DOES DINNER.
So come for an evening or afternoon of fun—and just remember, “We’re Doing the Best We Can!” This season’s performance is dedicated to the memory of our friend, Arlene Lopez.
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WOMEN OF WOODBRIDGE 2012 HIGHLIGHTS $19,800 for children plus hundreds of donations of supplies and time! Ladies’ Tea and Doll House Raffle -$3,000 for Manteca Unified School District Homeless Program Take A Sip For Scholarship - $3,000 for three scholarships at East Union, Manteca and Sierra High Schools Neil Hafley Elementary/McPartland Elementary School Supplies Backpacks for French Camp Elementary Volunteer Program Stuffies and Books from Kohl’s for Kindergarten Haven of Peace Fundraiser For a kitchen - $10,500 Oktoberfest and iPad Raffle - $2,000 for Mary Graham Children’s Shelter in Stockton
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❤ Wheels of Woodbridge - Our First Car Love ❤ By Bill Barnhart
Bill Barnhart: I built this dune buggy after high school graduation in ’69. Took a smashed up VW, removed the body, cut 15” out of the chassis and put it together with all new parts. I could pick the front end off the ground by popping the clutch. It is still going strong 43 years later with a new paint job, engine and a new name: Hapa Fire Bug.
Alan Nevares: Actually, my first few cars were more like labors of love. My first was a ‘49 Ford and then a ‘50 and a ‘51. Then came the powerful 1953 Olds. It wasn’t till after high school, enlisting in the Marines and coming back from Vietnam that I really found my first True Loves. The car was a 1966 Chevelle SS 396; the other Big Love was my wife Sandy.
Kirby Brown: My first car was a stock 1931 Model A Ford coupe purchased a year before I was old enough to get my driver’s license. I bought it for $75 earned with an after-school job, and my grandfather towed it home behind his Hudson. My grandfather and I tore the car apart and put it back together over the next year. Just before getting my license came the great moment -- I pulled the choke, set the spark advance, adjusted the manual throttle, depressed the clutch and stepped hard on the starter button on the floor. It fired up immediately and purred like the proverbial kitten. I kept that car for about five years and drove it all over the state. Eventually I souped up the fourbanger engine, installed juice brakes, put in a dropped front axle and a split exhaust manifold that gave a wicked rap. That car started a “love affair” that led to my owning about a dozen Model A’s. However, it has been about 45 years since I had the last one. If I ever make room in the garage I might yet get one more!
Ray Noble: The 1970 Camaro is one I bought new and drove for 25 years. I restored and painted it three times. About halfway through its life, I acquired a second Camaro that I used to make a trailer. I called it the “Camaro and a half." Pepper was sufficiently embarrassed by this oddity and refused to ride in the Camaro when I towed the trailer. Our marriage somehow survived.
Chuck Foley: In 1954 my friend bought a new Dodge sedan with a Red Ram Hemi (hemispherical shaped combustion chamber) engine. I was so impressed and dreamed of some day owning a Hemi powered vehicle. When Dodge came out in 1957 with the D500 Hemi performance package and extreme modern fins, this was the car for me ... so Shirley and I purchased a beautiful turquoise and white sedan. It was love at first sight. This was the beginning of HEMIMAN. John Gannon: The Love of My Life??? My '56 two-door Chevy coupe. Cream top, sparkling brown on bottom, just like the picture. Stock except for the sweet sounding set of pipes. See-through plastic seat covers -- a real treat on hot and cold days. Not my first Chevy (‘51), not my last (‘98 Vette bought in ‘09) but for sure my favorite. Bob Garoutte: It was my third car, a green 1955 Chevy 6-cylinder four-door sedan. I was able to get it painted pretty cheap in downtown Oakland where no one should be. It turned out a beautiful metallic green metal flake. I also split the exhaust manifold and put some illegal mufflers on it which made me receive a few fix-it tickets. What I did was stuff steel wool in by the mufflers and took it down to get it passed. After it did, I then took the steel wool out and went on my way. It was the coolest car even though it was a sixcylinder. Bruce Lattimer: I have owned approximately 40 cars. Of them, the stand-out was a 1963 split rear window Corvette painted British Racing Green. It was basically a race car that could be used on the street. It had 350 hp, a four-speed shift and posi-traction rear end. No power anything. Truly a “blast.” Don McClure: I fell for a ratty '36 Ford slant back with a LaSalle flathead V8. I was 14 years old then. It didn’t run, but I got it going with my dad’s help. I competed at the drag races in Fresno and won a few times. It wasn’t pretty, but it was fast and that’s all I cared about.
Nels Overgaard: I bought a new Studebaker Champ in 1958 and met my future wife a couple of months later. We got married, and she got stuck helping me pay for it! We both loved driving it. Ray Pfoutz: I built this ‘32 Ford roadster the first two years I was out of high school (1950 - 1952) before I went into the Navy. It had a full race '36 Ford engine. It was bored out, stroked and had a chopped flywheel, three carbs, high compression heads, dual ignition and headers. I also painted it red and installed hydraulic brakes as old Fords had mechanical breaks. One time, before I sold it and went into the Navy, I changed out the carburetors from running regular fuel, took it to the drag races and ran it on 80% alcohol and 20% nitromethane. Dave Reed: I returned from Vietnam in December 1967, got married to Connie, and we bought our dream car. It was a 1967 Mustang Fastback with a Presidential blue exterior, black interior, 289 and a three-speed shift transmission. Earl Reedy: Well, I don’t think that it was love for the car so much as it was I just wanted it. 1940 Pontiac coupe, my first car. I thought it looked great and still like the style to this day. Dave Silva: In 1950 my grandfather brought home a new Cadillac Coupe Deville with a 200 hp V8, automatic transmission, power windows, lots of chrome and a wondrous thing called air conditioning. Today these things are common, but to a nine-year-old farm boy in 1950 they seemed magical. Don St Lawrence: My first car was a 1947 Mercury I bought from some guy in Pico Rivera. It was a blue/white color and had the name “Blue Moon” on one of the rear fenders. I spent a lot of time and money replacing water pumps on that car. I also had a few good dates in it. The week before I started college, it threw a rod, and I sold it to a junk yard.
For photos of the cars described above, see pages 12 and 13 Wheels of Woodbridge meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Lakeview Clubhouse. Call Bill Barnhart for more information, (209) 629-8838.
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❤ Wheels of Woodbridge THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Ray Pfoutz built this '32 Ford roadster. One time he ran it in a drag race on 80% alcohol and 20% nitromethane. 2. Dave and Connie Reed's dream car was a 1967 Mustang Fastback with Presidential blue exterior and black interior. 3. Bill Barnhart and the1969 dune buggy he built from a smashed up VW. 4. Alan Nevares' blue 1966 Chevelle SS 396. 5. Don St. Lawrence's first car was a 1947 Mercury he bought in Pico Rivera. 6. John Gannon's '56 two-door Chevy coupe looked just like this.
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- Our First Car Love ❤
THIS PAGE, TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. Nels Overgaard's 1958 Studebaker Champ. 2. Earl Reedy's first car was a 1940 Pontiac coupe. 3. Kirby Brown's stock 1931 Model A Ford coupe. 4. Shirley Foley in the '57 Dodge with D500 Hemi performance package and extreme modern fins she and Chuck bought. 5. Ray Noble restored and painted his 1970 "Camaro-and-a-half" three times. NOT PICTURED BUT MENTIONED IN THE ARTICLE ON PAGE 11: Bob Garoutte's favorite was a green 1955 Chevy six-cylinder four-door sedan. Bruce Lattimer loved his 1963 split rear window Corvette painted British Racing Green. Don McClure competed at the Fresno drag races in a ratty '36 Ford slant back with a LaSalle flathead V8. Dave Silva was nine years old when his grandfather brought home a Cadillac Coupe Deville with "...wondrous air conditioning." Photos courtesy of Wheels members, submitted by Bill Barnhart
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Another Exciting Season of Senior Softball Starts Soon! By Dave Reed
Opening day for the fifth exciting season of senior softball at Del Webb Field (DWF) is scheduled for April 6. Signups will be from February 1 through February 27 and practices will start in March. Player’s draft will be in March. At the end of 2012, we had two divisions: men’s – Silver Sluggers (including Wolverines) and women’s – Diamond Gals. There were four recreational men’s teams (Red, White, Blue and Green), four women’s teams that combined and rotated to make two teams (Red and Blue) and the Wolverines that play other senior softball teams outside Del Webb Woodbridge, such as Modesto and Stockton teams. A lot of volunteers assisted with coaching, umpiring, score keeping, announcing, providing food and drinks and other duties. An abundance of fans also came to the games. We had a lot of fun last year, so if you want to play or assist, we look forward to seeing you out there. There were well over 100 of us out there last year. Signups will be announced on the Woodbridge portal, by word of mouth and with flyers in the Clubhouse. Our spring season normally runs through the last week of June. We usually break for the month of July and resume again with our fall season from August through October. A great celebration luncheon was held in November to end the season. The Woodbridge senior softball council (WSSC) has 10 officers to ensure we abide by the league’s rules and have a safe field. They are also in charge of other functions, obligations and responsibilities to ensure we have fun. Half of the ten positions are replaced every year by voting, and the other five are replaced the next year. The five returning positions are: Field Maintenance Officer – Perry Gibson, Disciplinary Officer – Bob Perrin, Secretary – Charlene Haywood, Financial Officer – Karla Hoyer and Head Umpire – Vern Mendes. The five new officers are: President – currently open, Vice President and Communication Officer – Dave Reed, WSSC Events Coordinator – Robi Cornelius, Diamond Gals Chairperson – Dottie Aubrey and Operations Officer – Kathy Dezotte. The WSSC would also like to thank those officers who left their positions: President – Rudi Salvador, VP & Communications Bruce Larson, Events Coordinator – Jerry Monares, Diamond Gals Chairperson – Al Sanchez and Dave Reed and Operations Officer – Kathy Dezotte (voted back in). They put in an abundance of hard work to make our senior softball the success it is. For those returning players – please talk to your neighbors to see if they are interested in participating. To all of the people thinking about signing up -- if you have any questions please call Dave Reed at 209239-5175 or contact any of the council members, coaches, players or umpires you already know. The WSSC members look forward to seeing all of you soon.
WOODBRIDGE NEW YEAR’S EVE 2012! Key to the numbered photos on page 15 1. Tom & Terri Heath
11. Theresa & John Ochoa
2. Elizabeth & Roger Cunning
12. Ben & Tamara Supremo
3. Pam & Sam Larussa
13. Shirley & Rob Reynolds
4. Lorraine & John Sommerhalder
14. Janie McIntyre
5. Debi & Jon Ford
15. Birdie & Dan Nieri
6. Ellen Bryant & John Schiro
16. Bill & Brenda Buffington
7. Patty & Fred Gallegos
17. Marlene Riley, Ellen Bryant, Harlene Bebout, Janie McIntyre
8. Mario & Sue Vernali 9. Leila Carter, Kaye Sanchez, Linda Branco, Barbara Lampros 10. John Bauer & Gary Fiorio
18. Ruth & Bruce Whitten 19. Becky & Glen Jenkins 20. Sandy & Doug Thompson
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What a celebration it was. From the moment you walked into the “makeover” of the Multi-Purpose Room, you forgot you were at the Clubhouse. You were in a New York City night club. The Lifestyle Committee and spouses put many, many hours of work in several days ahead to make everyone feel they were in “New York.”
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photinias (bushes with green and maroon colored leaves) in the landscaping along Union Road had grown as tall as the block wall and the fig ivy was growing up over the wall. All of us travel Union Road in our cars, but it’s the walkers who can take the time to see that all is well or needs a little work. So, if you are out and about and see areas that you feel need a little work, let Kayo, our Executive Director, or me know. We’ll confirm it and get it taken care of. We have a very beautiful community and my goal is to keep it that way! See 2013 Woodbridge Landscape Maintenance Schedule, page 32
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WOA Information – February 2013 By Kayo Armstrong
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Congratulations New Committee Members! Several new Committee members were officially approved by the Board for various committees. We appreciate the great volunteer spirit at Woodbridge and congratulate the following on their appointments:
Reminder About Underage Residents
Property & Grounds
Lifestyle Facilities Sub Committee
As a reminder, the Woodbridge CC&Rs prohibit non-qualified underage residents from living at Woodbridge. As a community, it is crucial we follow these guidelines to maintain our recognized age-restricted status. For further and more detailed information on this restriction, please refer to Article VIII of your CC&Rs. If you cannot locate your CC&Rs, you may obtain a copy at the Clubhouse or on the Woodbridge portal. If you feel your neighbor is in violation of this rule, please complete a non-compliance form available at the Clubhouse and return it to Kayo Armstrong. If you have questions on the CC&Rs, please feel free to contact Kayo at 824.7831.
Irene McHenry
Jack Dauler
Mike Spence
Ray McHenry
Edie Brown
Hal Brown
Modifications to Community Common Areas Article IV of the Woodbridge CC&Rs prohibits any individual homeowners from making ANY type of modification to the community’s common areas and landscape. If you would like to request alterations in your neighborhood, please contact Kayo Armstrong. If you see anyone in violation of this article, please complete a non-compliance form available at the Clubhouse and return it to Kayo Armstrong. Thank you for maintaining the integrity of your community by following the appropriate channels to prompt changes.
Garry Dudley Garry Kerr
Communication Robert Philis
Policy And Procedures
Mike Spence
Garry Dudley Terrell Estes Tom Mishoe
Clubhouse Painting Project At the January 23 meeting, the Board of Directors approved moving forward with a major painting project this spring. Included in this project are the Clubhouse exterior and other major structures throughout the community. This project is indicated in our current Reserve Study and will be paid for by Reserves. Look for a complete overview of the project in next month’s Woodbridge LIFE. Many thanks to the Property & Grounds Committee and particularly sub-committee members Irene McHenry, Bob Hall and Mike Spence for their outstanding work on this project.
New Portal Coming to Woodbridge Also at the January 23 meeting, the Board approved moving forward with a new community portal. Communication Internet Sub-Committee Chairman Roger Cunning has worked diligently to research and identify a new website provider. Thank you, Roger! When completed later this spring, the new portal will be much less antiquated, more user friendly and will save the Association money. Look for more details to come on this exciting new project!
Other Board Meeting Highlights Many thanks to all the residents who attended the January 23 Board meeting. The agenda was full as was the audience, and it was great to see so much participation. Highlights included the Board’s approval to seek a vote of the membership regarding hosting tournaments at Woodbridge, so look for your ballot in the mail. Also approved were the 2013 annual meeting calendar (available for pick up at the Clubhouse and included in the community calendar) and repairs to community amenities such as lake lighting, landscape irrigation and work on the entry fountains. Submitted by Letha Watson
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55 Years! Jim and Dianne Schrimp celebrated 55 years on September 28, 2012. They were married at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in the Bronx, New York, while Jim was serving in the U.S. Navy.
Ron and Sharon Kreitzer will celebrate their 50th on March 16 of this year. They were married in 1962 in Richmond, California, and have two sons and three grandsons.
Long- lived Woodbridge marriages
50 years this November! Bill and Carol Goodwin were married at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, in Manteca on November 29, 1963. Carol was 18 years old and Bill was 19. No one thought the marriage would last. We were too young. We couldn’t afford to buy anything except the basics. But Bill and I couldn’t imagine a life without being together. So we got married, and we’re still married, and we still love each other, and he still makes me laugh. This 50th anniversary does seem strange, though. We both think we’re still in our 40s. But that doesn’t add up either. Our daughter Deb is 46 years old and our granddaughter Tawni is 16. My mother said (repeatedly), “I always thought you two would run out of things to talk about.” But we haven’t. And we won’t, primarily because we make each other laugh.
Married on Valentine's Day WOA staffer Dreanna Langdon and her husband Lanny were married on February 14, 1987, and will celebrate 26 years together this month. Dreanna and Lanny have one son who serves in the United States Air Force.
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50 Years! George and Carolee Jones celebrated 50 years of marriage on September 1, 2012. However, they actually spent the whole year celebrating. It began with a Hawaii cruise with longtime friends, a 50th basketball team reunion, a trip to Maui with the whole family and ended with an Alaskan cruise and a renewal of their wedding vows while in Juno. The Joneses met their first week of college at UC Santa Barbara and have four children and five grandchildren.
Mike and Denise Drewry met at a dance in Sacramento in December 1960 when she was in college and he was in the Air Force. After Mike’s tour in Thule, Greenland, the couple married in University of the Pacific’s Morris Chapel on August 18, l962. Mike is retired from being an AAA Insurance agent and Denise continues to work part-time as a RN at Sutter Tracy Community Hospital. They have two children and five grandchildren.
Long-lived Woodbridge 57 Years! Warren and Geri Rogers began dating in April 1953, four days before he was inducted into the U.S. Army. It was “love at first date” and the two corresponded and visited often while Warren served at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. The young lovers married on October 8, 1955, in Palatine, Illinois, Geri’s hometown. Their first home together was a one-bedroom rural Illinois cottage they rented for $75 a month. Warren and Geri are blessed with four children and ten grandchildren. Warren and Geri say they “treasure all the many friends they’ve made at Woodbridge.” And the community treasures Warren and Geri!
50 Years! Duane and Genie Becker celebrated their golden anniversary on June 6, 2012, in Hawaii, shortly after they moved to Woodbridge. They met on a blind date and went to the beach at Malibu. Genie was attending Fresno State and Duane was in the Navy Reserve when they were married in Hollywood Beverly Christian Church in 1962. Shortly after, Duane went into active duty and was stationed at the Pentagon from 1962 to 1964. Duane and Genie have two children and four grandchildren.
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51 years!
53 Years!
Dave and Luan Bland met at Western Illinois University and were married in 1962 following Dave’s graduation. To celebrate their 50th anniversary in 2012, they took a family cruise from San Francisco to Hawaii and back with their family – two sons and daughters-in-law and Luan’s brother, sister-in-law and niece. It was the first cruise for all of them and the first visit to Hawaii for most of them.
Ray and Dottie Serafin were married in San Leandro, California, on July 26, 1959, and celebrated their 50th anniversary in Rome. They have four children and four grandchildren.
55 Years this month! Sandi and Bob Peterson were married in her hometown of Jamestown, North Dakota, on February 8, 1958. It was a chilly day, and the candlelight ceremony made the occasion even colder. The young couple was thankful for no snow as Bob’s family drove from Minnesota for the occasion.
marriages 59 Years! George and Marie Moffat met at a dance hall and 59 years later are still dancing! They were married in Canada in 1954 during Hurricane Hazel. Together, they have four sons, five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.
THANK YOU from the Moffatts: George and I want to thank all of our friends who helped celebrate George’s birthday and our 58th anniversary in the Clubhouse. Also, thanks for the gifts which were unexpected but appreciated. ~George and Marie Moffatt
WB LIFE thanks featured couples for submitting photos.
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Dave (and Connie) Reed took first place in the Manteca Bulletin’s 2012 Christmas Lights contest. The Reeds received a second place in 2010, the first year of the contest, but Dave “beefed up” this year’s entry of the Candy Cane Lane design by adding large blow-ups and plastic figures.
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THE DOGGIE BAG: By Karla Hoyer
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Yes, Virginia. There are places to eat in Manteca… By Sharyl Burgeson
Recently, a disgruntled Mantecan wrote a letter to the editor of the Manteca Bulletin (Dec. 27, 2012) lamenting there were no decent restaurants in town: "...Manteca is a joke for eating out." She further pushed the notions: (1) Some people prefer not to see/hear children in a “sit-down, be-served kind of restaurant,” and (2) The town (Manteca) is “only concerned with Highway 120 travelers going somewhere else. “ Her solution? Bring a Farmer Boys to the Kohl’s shopping center (adjacent to Highway 120). In her words, “It is perfect—good consistent food, consistent service, and it is always a pleasant experience. Oh, it is also perfect for Manteca, since it has a drive thru.” With references from Google and Wikipedia, Farmer Boys has 68 to 71 restaurants located mainly in Southern California and extending east to Las Vegas and north to Riverbank (Claribel Road). The chain has been voted “Best Hamburger” by independent companies two years in a row. Farmer Boys describes itself as a quick service restaurant serving generous portions and freshly prepared foods with a casual style dining service augmented by drive-thu service and a 20% off coupon. (If Michelle Obama looked at the Farmer Boys’ menu and pictures, she would have enough fodder to initiate another anti-obesity speaking campaign.) A few days later, a positive Chris O’Connor responded to the letter (Jan. 3, 2013) stating Isadore’s, a family-run business for over 20 years, is comparable to a Bay Area restaurant. Chris mentioned hearing of a new upscale place with good reviews, Ernie’s, but hadn’t tried it yet. Chris continued with a plethora of “great ethnic restaurants” (Las Casuelas, New China, Yukimi, DeVega Brothers and Johnny’s, to name a few). Chris also mentioned Haven Acres, Webber’s BBQ and the Barnwood in Ripon. Chris concluded with the organizations that sponsor culinary events – elementary and high schools, the FESM and MRPS halls, the Historical Society and the Senior Center as being choice decisions. Yes, Manteca has many dining options and the arrival of Ernie’s Food & Spirits is a welcome up-scale addition. Ernie’s has an easy location and ample parking. It has a menu reflecting the chef’s expertise. It has a comfortable dining area, attractive bar and impressive wine cellar. Manteca and its inner communities (like Woodbridge by Del Webb) need to actively support this new enterprise. Let no one with knowledge say, “There’s no place to eat in Manteca.” There are places; we all need to support them. Last month, six of us, three Del Webbers and three long-time Manteca friends, lunched at Ernie’s at noon on a Saturday. We were the first there. A couple came in after us and then two Del Webb ladies. The unknown couple ate and left quickly. Our two separate tables remained for an enjoyable lingering luncheon. No one else came in. Del Webb quotes: Lucy Robledo had the Special—Three cheese macaroni and cheese with prawns on top and “It was delicious. I started with a pumpkin and curry soup with apple and glazed walnuts.” Dona Eberhardt also had the pumpkin soup, “Umm-um-ummmm!” She followed it with a “melt- in- your mouth filet of beef with grilled onions
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and sun-dried tomatoes.” Both ladies were coming back for dinner in four days, and Dona declared Ernie’s was definitely on her list for dining two times a month. Table of six quotes: LaDean Talcott, long-time Manteca resident, is “Thrilled to have a ‘fine dining’ experience here in Manteca. The charbroiled romaine salad with shrimp was excellent. The homemade bread was delicious and was dipped in a house olive oil and balsamic. Desserts made by a local pastry chef were beyond mouth-watering—we shared a blueberry crisp and the ‘celebration’ brownie with caramel gelato. I have to come back to try them (desserts) all. The pastry chef says she plans to use locally grown ingredients by the season. I plan to come back many times.” Molly Mojher, long-time Manteca resident—“It was a truly wonderful experience. The ambiance was quietly but elegantly stated. The portions were ample and served with an appealing presentation. I had the’ Caesar plus’ salad with salmon. It was delicious with the bread and cheese crisp. Dessert was tasty, indeed.” Michael Mojher, long-time Manteca resident—“It is nice to have a ‘white cloth’ restaurant in Manteca. I began with the calamari. Somewhat disappointing. The oil wasn’t hot enough to crisp up the coating and the calamari was tough. The two sauces were very good. Main course was the filet mignon with zucchini and fries. The steak was done as requested, the fries, crispy and the zucchini, al dente. Would have liked more wine demi-glaze. The dessert was good: a cakey brownie, salt caramel gelato and whipped cream. On the first visit, three stars. It was nice to talk to the primary chefs, Rick Dunn and Michael Midgley. I worked for Rick at LeBistro.” (As an intern in the Delta College Culinary Arts program, Michael Mojher "did whatever” for Rick, then did a short stint as Chef at Stockton’s Pacific Baking Company and ended his culinary career after working for 18 years as Pastry Chef at Lincoln Village’s Ernie’s on the Brick Walk.)
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Nostalgic Moments Compiled by Pepper Noble
Raymond Foxworth shares interesting moments with us. “When I was nine months old, my father was killed in a car accident, and my mother had to move to Atlanta to find work. My grandmother took both my sister and me to her home after raising eight children of her own. That is how I came to be raised on a dairy farm in Georgia. “Every Christmas I got a new Roy Roger or Gene Autry holster and guns. My fondest memory from my childhood is playing cowboys and Indians for hours and hours, alone or sometimes with my cousins. One day my cousin and I played in the hayloft and both of us fell from the top storage area. He broke his collar bone, and I landed in a large mound of cow manure. My face was covered with manure and it took my aunt several hours to dig that stuff out of my ears. “Another time, I was plowing with the mule. She took advantage of me, and we plowed up the corn. I knew then I was NOT going to be a farmer, so after high school, I enlisted into the U.S. Army. While stationed in Germany, I met my wife Gerda. “I will never forget the bobsled ride I took with Gerda on a cold January day in 1962. We walked up a pretty steep mountain trail (at least two kilometers) in Heidelberg pulling a homemade wooden sled. To steer, you had to lean, shift your weight and use your heels as brakes. We soared down that snow-covered mountain trail, around curves and dodged people hiking up the trail. We were going so fast and without proper brakes, I was prepared to meet my maker. Gerda was experienced at this kind of bobsledding, but, for me, it was a very scary ordeal. I am thankful she brought me down safely with skill and confidence, but I will never ride a sled of any kind again!” --------------------------------------------------
Don Neumann has a fine sense of humor as you will see. “We moved to Oahu, Hawaii, for my job with Univac (1966) and lived in a four-plex located in the Waialae Kahala district. The four-plex had a common back yard with no fences. I did a lot of diving in Hawaii and accumulated a large shell collection. While diving in Kaneohe beach, I found a nest of small lobsters, and I took all of them. I was washing my diving gear off with fresh water (salt water will destroy diving gear if left in place) when our next door neighbor who had just arrived from New York City came over to our back yard, looked at my lobsters and asked, ‘What are they?’ The east coast lobsters have claws, but here they do not. I told her that they were cockroaches I found in our bedroom when I turned on the lights. She was horrified that she might have them in her bedroom. I told her that if we did not kill them, they would get back in our bedroom, and we might step on them in the night. “I invited her in my apartment so we could kill them together. I introduced her to my wife and Beth could see what I was doing and did not want any part of this charade. After the water boiled, I put the cockroaches in the pot. As I boiled the so-called cockroaches, I continued to stir the pot and comment about the bad smell. I asked her PLEASE not to tell the neighbors that I was going to try to eat a cockroach. After I broke open the first cockroach and tasted it, I told her that melted butter might kill the bad taste. She watched me melt the butter and eat the cockroaches from the pot and it nearly made her sick. “Later she was trying to explain to some local people how I ate cockroaches. They figured out that I was eating lobster and having a little joke. She came back to my front door and pounded on it, just as mad as hell.” Thank you, Don. Perhaps she should have pounded on you. ----------------------------------------------------------
Shirley and Chuck Foley are car enthusiasts and nearby neighbors of ours. They own a very talkative parrot, Gizmo, that has a 300 word vocabulary, which I find amusing. It will shriek, “There is a murderer” which the bird just picked up on its own.
Gerda Foxworth also recounted a childhood memory.
Some memorable times for the Foleys have been camping/RVing.
Gerda, growing up in Heidelberg, Germany, recounts that her father began building a dollhouse for her older sister, Bribitte. Gerda eventually began to play with it as well. She recalls watching her father building furniture for the dollhouse throughout the years as it became an ongoing project. Her mother sewed curtains and other items for this treasured dollhouse.
“It all started as newlyweds going camping with another couple. We took a tent, sleeping bags, a little food and, of course, our peanut butter and jelly.
At that time, American soldiers dropped chocolate bars and sundries which were in small wooden crates along the streets and roadways for the children. Yes, you already know, these crates and such became the source for building materials for the dollhouse! There was really no other surplus of scrap or wood of any kind. One day Gerda returned from school to learn her mother had given away the dollhouse to Gabi who lived across the street. Gerda’s mom had decided Gerda was too old to play with the dollhouse any longer, and that the neighbor was quite poor and would appreciate it. It was not long after that Gerda learned the neighbors used the dollhouse for kindling wood and burned it in the kitchen stove for warmth. How many of us had similar situations when our parents gave away our bikes or old comic books? -------------------------------------------------
“Our love for the outdoors went on to the purchase of a little 15-foot camping trailer pulled by our Hemi-powered Dodge sedan. This love grew from that little trailer to numerous trailers, 5th wheels and motor homes to see our beautiful United States, Canada and Mexico. It has been such fun. Gizmo was a constant companion on these outings and attracted a lot of attention as well. . “We have thoroughly enjoyed 50 plus years of wonderful memories with our family and friends.” Happy trails to the Foley household and look out for the murderer.
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How Residents Can Help the Neighborhood Watch Team By Marcia Umberger
This year’s tea is a Hollywood Theme! Sunday, February 17th—doors open at 2:00pm A Catered Menu is included! There will be a table preview on Saturday, February 16th from 3:00-7:30pm Donation is $5.00pp to view the tables. Friends & relatives are invited to the preview. There will be 20 tables, six place settings each, including the hostess. Tickets are $15.00pp and will be available for purchase on January 11th! Tickets are at a premium and go quickly. Only 120 seats You’re invited to wear hats, gloves & pearls, all optional Raffle and Door prizes will be held during the Tea and Raffle sold on Saturday as well! The Tea will benefit the Manteca Unified School District’s Homeless Children No Refunds!
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he Woodbridge Neighborhood Watch program has been in effect for almost five years now. Our goal this year is to rejuvenate the program a bit. We will spend the year gathering even more emergency contact information. We have a large data base put together which contains information about residents which can be used in an emergency. Just this month, we had a resident pass away in her sleep. When the police tried to find out whom to call to notify of her passing, Neighborhood Watch officers could not help them. Our database on her was empty. We are again reminding you to provide this information to your Block Captain. Having the information readily available can save time and effort on the part of medical personnel. Most people have provided some information to the Woodbridge administration to be used for this same purpose. Neighborhood Watch officers generally do not have access to this information as it is deemed personal. However, you can release it to our officers by notifying Kayo or the front desk that it is OK to give it to us. We will then fill in the blanks on our master and ONLY use it for emergency purposes. The NW officers are the only ones who have access to our database.
A IT’S OUR ANNUAL “LODI WINE & CHOCOLATE” EVENT. FEBRUARY 9TH & 10TH FROM 11:00-4:00 (TICKET IS GOOD BOTH DAYS) IN LODI WINE COUNTRY YOU WILL BE SIPPING AWARD-WINING, HANDCRAFTED WINES DURING THEIR 16TH ANNUAL WINE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND OVER 40 WINERIES IN THE EVENT. THERE’S A “GOLDEN TICKET” TO WIN INCLUDING OVER 100 PRIZES! TICKETS ARE $45PP BUT IF YOU ARE A DELICATO WINE CLUB MEMBER YOU PAY ONLY $35PP. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DELICATO WINERY. IF YOU’RE NOT A WINE CLUB MEMBER LEAVE YOUR NAME AND MONEY AT THE FRONT DESK AND THE ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR WILL PICK UP YOUR TICKET AND LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT’S AVAILALE AT THE CLUBHOUSE FRONT DESK. CASH IF POSSIBLE; OTHERWISE CHECKS PAYABLE TO DELICATO VINEYARDS NO REFUNDS! TICKET DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 6TH
nother reminder is to provide a neighbor with your key. This key can help prevent the authorities from damaging your door in case there was a real emergency inside. Find someone you can trust, maybe your Block Captain, and give him/her a key. Again, it can save precious time in the event someone has to get access to your home. Residents are the eyes and ears of the program. If you witness an event, take note of the details: Make and model of the vehicle, color of the vehicle, who is driving, a description of that person, the license plate number, the time and location of the event and anything else that might be important. There is a Neighborhood Watch Incident Report form available at the front desk or on the portal under Neighborhood Watch. Please fill it out as completely as you can to facilitate a quicker follow up. Thanks for watching out for all of us in this community! These are all things that can help your Neighborhood Watch program work for you. We want this community to be as safe as we can make it. Remember, the more eyes and ears we have, the better to deter those nasty people out there!
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ttention all Block Captains! You may have forgotten why the Neighborhood Watch program provided you with that snazzy vest with the fluorescent green reflective tape on it. It is to be worn during “official” NW functions – patrolling the streets, volunteering for crowd control during events, AND/OR they can and should be worn while you are taking your daily walk, walking your dog or just going to and from the Clubhouse. It makes you very visible to the public and reminds them that we are watching for any suspicious activity. We have had our fair share of daytime and nighttime robberies and car break-ins. The more visible NW is, the less likely we will become targets.
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Attention All Woodbridge Veterans By Jack Dauler
In January of this year, the Veterans group announced the start of their Memorial Fundraising campaign. The Veterans will be building a memorial in the future north park area with construction slated to start midsummer 2014. To help cover the cost of the memorial, we are proud to offer memorial bricks for sale. These engraved bricks are meant to honor all resident veterans and will be available for purchase for a veteran, his/her spouse or immediate family members of residents. The opening price of a 4”x 8” brick will be $125. A donor/veteran brick is also offered at $500 in an 8”x 8” size. These bricks are engraved using state of the art laser technology. Their beauty and durability will create a lasting impression! Along with one to three lines of inscription the 4” x 8” bricks will also include the clip art design of the military service of your choosing as a free option. The 8” x 8” bricks will have one to six lines of inscription and the free clip art design. To find out more about this fund campaign, have an order form sent to your address or inspect a sample of these bricks, please attend the Monday, February 11, Veterans Group meeting starting at 1600 hrs (4 p.m.) in the Clubhouse. OR call one of these veterans for more information:
Jack Dauler
209.629.8575
Roger Cunning
209.647.4380
Bill Anton
209.823.1393
Delicato Art Show By Sharyl Burgeson
Connie Reed received an Honorable Mention in the 25th Delicato Fine Art show with her “Sunflower with Bees” oil painting in the Whimsical division. Connie, who also won an Honorable Mention award last year with her sunflower picture in Landscapes, entered the Whimsical category this year because of the bees “that are not quite bees.” An awards ceremony from 2 to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, February 2, will allow visitors the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy hors d’ oeuvres and complimentary wine. February 2 is also the last day to view the exhibit. Other Del Webb residents accepted into the judging were Patty Barnhart, Kathy Comden, Mary DiMaggio and Marge Nelson.
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Romantic Recipe By Mike Spence
A romantic recipe, what is that anyhow? A recipe is just a formula for preparing food. You take a pinch of this, a scoop of that, pour it over this stuff, heat it up, plop it on a plate and eat it. Not very romantic. Wikipedia says romance is love, emphasizing emotion over libido. Sorry, libido is in charge here. A cultivated attitude and a properly full tummy will go a long way toward satisfying the libido.
The attitude part can be tricky. You need to plan a bit. Up early, straighten the bed, shower and shave (more important if you’re a man) and empty the dishwasher (it’s important for later). Go about your regular routine, avoiding mention of virtually all relatives. Find something on the “honey-do list” and just do it. No announcements, just do it. You need to work in a couple of midday compliments. One should be about appearance and the other about an accomplishment. Nothing big or your libido plot just won’t work. If you’re not the primary household cook, you need to announce that you are going to prepare dinner. You should be greeted by a smile. Before the smile fades, say something like, “I was thinking some blah blah covered with blah blah.” You need to show you’ve thought this through some. Hopefully, no veto. You also need to make a “special” trip to the market to get that special item for the meal. You need to announce the dinner time. A little later works well for the libido plot. Now, get to work in the kitchen. Whatever you do, don’t break anything. One loud breaking sound equals two compliments. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Not now, you’re so close. I shouldn’t have to mention this, don’t BURN anything. All bets for a romantic evening would be off. If you’re into wine, now is the time for the good stuff. If you’re not into wine, water glasses. It’s the glass clinking/toast we’re looking for here. At the end of the meal, lingering over wine is great. Lingering over water, not so much. When the meal is done, clear the table and decline assistance. Load the now empty dishwasher. Don’t turn it on. Libido hates dishwasher sounds. Stack, I repeat, stack the items that won’t go in the dishwasher on the sink. Stacked dirty pots and pans look organized and ready for washing, not a mess for tomorrow morning. The menu, just a few things to remember. We’re looking for a “full” fuzzy feeling here. Not an “I’m stuffed” feeling. Spicy items and fried foods just don’t work well for the full fuzzy feeling. Lima beans and other legumes also do not make the short list. For the protein, I recommend chicken or pork. Beef is okay, but it likely would pair better with a red wine with higher tannin levels. Tannins are the best friend of Mr. Headache. One last suggestion for the meal. Do as much of the prep work as you can well in advance and hand wash the prep tools. Extra points are available for hand washing. After dinner, don’t stay up too late. You’re trying to avoid “Why am I so tired?” Tired is not part of the plot. Watching the “So and So show” in bed works well. Compare libidos. Mike's recipe for Chicken Cutlets with Artichokes, Olives and Oregano is on page 29
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CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH ARTICHOKES, OLIVES AND OREGANO
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From Weight Watcher's Everyone Loves Chicken Servings: 4 Great with chardonnay
2 chicken breast halves, pounded 1/4 cups flour 1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt substitute 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk ½ cup bread crumbs 2 teaspoons clarified butter, unsalted One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, packed in water
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12 Kalamata olives, pitted, cut in half
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1/4 cup white wine, dry 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water 2 tablespoons lemon juice (juice from one lemon) 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, flat-leaf, chopped 1. Cut each breast half into equal, by weight, pieces. Place chicken breast pieces, one at a time, into a 1 gallon re-sealable plastic bag and pound with meat hammer until meat is 3/8” thick.
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2. Combine oregano, salt sub, pepper and flour. Mix thoroughly and place on a dredging plate. 3. Combine the egg and milk in a small bowl and whisk together. Place the egg wash on a second dredging plate. 4. Put the bread crumbs in a third dredging plate. 5. Dredge cutlets in the seasoned flour, then the egg wash and finally the crumbs, coating both sides evenly. Set aside and cover. 6. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium high heat. 7. Add cutlets to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove cutlets from skillet, cover and keep warm. 8. Add artichokes, broth, olives, wine and lemon juice to skillet; bring to a boil, scraping the skillet to loosen any food or breading mixture sticking to the bottom/sides of the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 4-5 minutes. Add the cornstarch solution, stir to combine and thicken. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. 9. Adjust sauce seasoning, add parsley to artichoke mixture and stir to incorporate. Plate cutlets, spoon artichoke mixture over cutlets and serve.
Photo by Robert Foxworth
Wil Harmon, Julia Foxworth (age 12) and Emma Foxworth (age 8) participate in the 4th Annual Polar Bear Plunge in the unheated outdoor pool on January 2, 2013.
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Garden Tasks for February By Sandi Larson, Master Gardener
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e are deep in winter, but spring is just around the corner (oh, that sounds so nice right now). As I write this, we are expecting temperatures in the high 20s over most of the next five nights. Ouch! If you were out of town on that trip to can’t-wait-toget-into-warmer-weather-island, your frost-tender plants may be in trouble. Don’t panic. The key here is patience. Wait until after the last chance of frost before pruning the plant. You should start seeing signs of life within a few weeks after our last frost date which is March 31 in our area. February is a good month to prune back your woody shrubs such as butterfly bush, Mexican sage and artemesia. Do not prune plants that are spring flowering such as snowball bush, lilac, and clematis. Generally, the best time to prune a plant is right after it’s bloomed. It can be a challenge to not want to continually prune some plants that grow more than we'd like, but, then again, maybe the plant is too big for that space. If you didn’t prune your roses in January you can still prune them through February, but they will begin sprouting new shoots shortly. Fruit trees are normally pruned in the winte. However, new fruit trees should be pruned in the summer to help develop the structure of the tree and then pruned in the dormant season to shape the tree and manage fruiting wood. For fruit trees, please check out the UC Davis website on "Growing Your Backyard Orchard" at http://sjmastergardeners.ucdavis. edu/ or http://homeorchard.ucdavis/ edu.
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f you have had issues in the past with peach leaf curl on your peaches or nectarines now would be a good time to use a lime sulfur spray before the leaves open. You can also spray your deciduous plants with a dormant spray to prevent the overwintering of damaging insects. For wonderful indoor displays, cut a branch or two of one of your blooming trees such as crabapple, cherry, magnolia or flowering quince, and enjoy the blossoms indoors. If you are forcing the
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blooms indoors, it generally takes between 10 and 14 days for the buds to bloom.
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urseries carry a nice assortment of fruit trees and berries now. February is still a good month to purchase bare root roses and trees. By March you will have to purchase the plants in pots. Save money now by buying the bareroot variety. Now is also a good time to order seeds from seed catalogs. Azaleas are beginning to be in bloom right now. Nurseries carry nice assortments of them also in bloom. I continue to be amazed at how well my azaleas do with so much neglect. They love our soil and never performed as well in the East Bay. Also in bloom this month are daphne, quince, salvia and Scotch broom. Perennials include clivia, cineraria, cyclamen, primrose, candytuft, gazania, primrose and violet. Bulbs in bloom are hyacinth, narcissus and tulip. Camellias continue to bloom this month. Clean or pick up the blooms that are on the ground to prevent the spread of blossom blight. Now is a good time to begin indoor seedlings for spring vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers to get a head start for the summer growing season. Harvest your winter vegetables such as broccoli, lettuce, green onions, spinach and peas. If you want to sow seeds in the ground now I believe you could still plant sweet peas or winter peas with success. I’ve had sweet peas grow in a shady location in the summer here all the way through July. I planted them under a snowball bush that had no foliage in the winter and then when the leaves came out in the spring, the sweet peas had enough shade to survive our heat!
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would encourage each of you to check out the Manteca Garden Club which meets at the Manteca Library on Center Street, the third Monday of the month from September through May with a luncheon in June. I have been a member for about five years now and really enjoy the camaraderie and the knowledge I gain by
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being a member. I also would encourage you to check out the Master Gardeners schedule of workshops which are held at the Manteca Library one Saturday a month. The San Joaquin Master Gardener Newsletter can also be seen, and you can sign up for the monthly newsletter at http:// sjmastergardeners.ucdavis.edu/ Master_Gardener_newsletter/. They have wonderful articles and have much more space to expand on gardening than I have here.
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ne final thought: We are all at the mercy of our gardeners when it comes to our yards. I have not found many residents here who feel that their gardener is knowledgeable when it comes to pruning, fertilizing, etc. I prefer not to have my gardener do anything other than mow and blow. There have been times we’ve come home from an errand to find one of our beloved bushes chopped and hacked beyond recognition. I promptly get on the phone to the “head gardener” and tell him what his underlings have done, and then, of course, he tells me that this was a new guy and “It won’t happen again”… not! Two months later, another “new guy” does the same thing. It tests my patience, but, like hair, it will grow back (unless you’re balding)! Our gardeners are also tracking crabgrass and other weeds from one lawn to another. Have you noticed them creeping in your lawns in the summer? Crabgrass is dormant now, but you can begin using a crabgrass pre-emergent this month or a post-emergent herbicide after it germinates, which is generally around mid-March when it starts to become active. Happy gardening!
Kindness in words creates confidence; kindness in thinking creates profoundness; kindness in giving creates love. ~Lao-Tzu
We can only learn to love by loving. ~Iris Murdoch To be loved for what one is, is the greatest exception. The great majority love in others only what they lend him, their own selves, their version of him. ~Goethe Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. ~ Aristotle Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination. ~Voltaire Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within reach of every hand. ~Mother Teresa
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2013 Woodbridge Landscape Maintenance Schedule Submitted by Bill Barnhart
MAINTENANCE DAY: Tuesday APRIL
This schedule lays out approximately when and what types of maintenance tasks will be undertaken throughout the year by GP, our landscape maintenance company. The schedule is intended to keep our community looking as great as it does now, and I appreciate the total effort put out by GP, Kayo Armstrong, our Executive Director, and the entire Property & Grounds Committee with this purpose in mind. JANUARY -
Miscellaneous touch-up pruning / Crape Myrtles / Raise tree branches / Cut back daylilies
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Mow as needed
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Irrigation adjustments as needed
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Repair and straighten tree stakes and ties from winter storms
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Reinstall tree stakes prematurely removed by others – additional cost Make sure drains and grates are clear
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Fertilize turf areas
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Fertilize shrub beds
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Begin weekly weed spraying as needed
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NOVEMBER Fertilize turf areas w/ a pre- and post- emergent included
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Prune community
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Irrigation checks
DECEMBER
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Weed spraying
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Shrub replacements/additions – additional cost
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Bark refreshing – additional cost
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Turf aeration
MAY -
Irrigation checks
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Weed spraying
JUNE -
Fertilize turf areas
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Prune community
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Irrigation checks
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Weed spraying
JULY -
Irrigation checks
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Weed spraying
AUGUST -
Fertilize turf areas
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Prune community
Prune community
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Irrigation checks
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Tree stakes and ties
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Weed spraying
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Drains
MARCH -
Begin weekly irrigation checks and repairs
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Weed spraying
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Begin weekly mowing of turf areas
SEPTEMBER -
Irrigation checks
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Weed spraying
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Shrub replacements/additions – additional cost
OCTOBER -
Fertilize turf areas
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Prune community
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Irrigation checks
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Weed spraying
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Pre-emergent in all planter beds
Irrigation checks / turn irrigation controllers off as needed Weed spraying
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Miscellaneous touch-up pruning / Crape Myrtles / Raise tree branches
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Mow as needed
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Irrigation adjustments as needed
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Repair and straighten tree stakes and ties from winter storms
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Make sure drains and grates are clear
PRUNING (natural shaping) 1) February – 2nd week 2) April – 2nd week 3) June – 2nd week 4) August – 2nd week 5) October – 2nd week
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From Dodie’s desk
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W
ith Valentine’s Day just around the corner and “LOVE” in the air, I thought I’d share what love means from a group of four- to eight-year-olds when asked the question, “What does love mean?” I found this by doing a Google search. So pure and true. “Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.”
Dodie Miller Activities Director
“Love is what makes you smile when you’re tired.” “Love is when my Mommy makes coffee for my Daddy and she takes a sip before giving
it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.” “If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.” “Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.” “Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.” “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.” “My Mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.”
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EVENTS & TOURS: FEBRUARY & MARCH DOCTORS HOSPITAL'S CEO, NICHOLAS TEJEDA - Wednesday, February 6 @ 2 p.m. - Town Hall Meeting on the "Overview of the Health Care Program" with Q & A. WINE 101 – PORT & CHOCOLATE TASTING – Wednesday, February 6 @ 6:30 p.m. Bring a bottle of port, and if you know any unique features of your wine, please be prepared to share the information. Bring a chocolate dessert to share. Call Ron or Sharon Kreitzer at 209-923-4350 to reserve your place. MEN OF WOODBRIDGE TACO FEED – Thursday, February 7 @ 5:30 p.m. – Tacos (with all the toppings), refried beans, rice and dessert. Tickets are $6.50 pp. LODI WINE & CHOCOLATE EVENT – Saturday, February 9 & 10 – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – If you are a wine club member at Delicato Winery, you can pick up your tickets there - $35 pp (regular price is $45 pp). If you are not a wine club member, you may leave your name and money (cash or checks payable to Delicato Vineyards) at the Clubhouse front desk and the Activities Director will get your ticket for you. STRUMMIN’ WONDERS UKULELE GROUP SHOW- - “EVENING OF LOVE SONGS” – Tuesday, February 12 @ 6:30 p.m. Free admission. Bring Valentine goodies to share. LADIES’ LUNCHEON – Wednesday, February 13 at Las Casuelas in Manteca. Call Jacqueline Andrews at 823-9241 or Jacque Reynolds at 629-8508 to reserve your place. Cost is $12 pp. VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE – Thursday, February 14 – Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Band will start at 7 p.m. Our own Second Chance Band will play for us and Claudia Watkins will appear with the band. Tickets are $12 pp and available at the front desk. 4th ANNUAL AFTERNOON TEA TABLE PREVIEW – Saturday, February 16 from 3– 7:30 p.m. – Friends and relatives are invited to the preview. Donation is $5 pp. Raffle tickets will be sold at the preview. Raffle will be held at the tea.
“Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French Fries without making them give you any of theirs.”
4th ANNUAL AFTERNOON TEA – Sunday, February 17 @ 2 p.m. – This year is a “Hollywood Theme.” Janet Rasmussen, retired Hughson Chief of Police, will speak. A catered menu, raffle and door prizes, and you’re invited to wear a hat, gloves and pearls (all optional). Tickets are $15 pp.
“Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more. My Mommy and Daddy are like that. They look gross when they kiss.”
DRAMA PLAY: “WE’RE DOING THE BEST WE CAN” – Thursday, February 21 and Friday, February 22 @ 7 p.m., Saturday, February 23 @ 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 pp.
“Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.”
POTLUCK NIGHT – “STEW NIGHT” – Tuesday, February 26 @ 5:30 p.m. A chicken stew, beef stew, pork stew, vegetable stew or your own type of stew, salads and desserts. Bring your beverage of choice.
“Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.” “Love is when Mommy sees Daddy on the toilet and she doesn’t think it’s gross.” “When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.” And the final one….. A four-year-old’s next door elderly neighbor had recently lost his wife. When the boy saw the man crying, the little boy went to the gentleman’s yard, climbed onto his lap and just sat there. When his Mother asked what he had said to him, the little boy said, “Nothing, I just helped him cry.”
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CASINO BUS TRIP – Wednesday, February 27 – Bus leaves the Clubhouse at 8:30 a.m. and returns between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Bus is going to Red Hawk and includes incentives from the casino. Cost is $12pp CASH. Sign up at the front desk.
RHYTHM RIDERS (Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline show) – Saturday, March 2 @ 7 p.m. Johnny Price’s uncanny vocal and physical resemblance to Johnny Cash have marveled audiences from California to New York to Ireland. Dee Price has performed the music of Patsy Cline, June Carter and other giants of country music along with Johnny Price for more than 15 years. DO NOT miss this show. Tickets, $15 pp on sale February 1. CHEESE BUFFET TASTING – Tuesday, March 12 @ 5 p.m. – The Calaveras Cheese Lady will be back to do another wonderful tasting of specialty cheeses garnished with fruits, nuts, etc. She is an instructor at the Cheese School of San Francisco and C’est Le Cheese in Sacramento. Seating is limited to 50 seats and tickets are $10 pp. STATE OF MIND JAZZ & BLUES BAND w/NAT BOLDEN – Saturday, March 16 @ 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $6 pp and go on sale February 1. ST. PATRICK’S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER hosted by the Men of Woodbridge – Sunday, March 17 @ 5:30 pm – Ticket price TBD. SPEAKER SERIES – Manteca’s Dog Whisperer dog trainer – Friday, March 22 @ 2 p.m. POTLUCK NIGHT - “All American Night” – Tuesday, March 26 @ 5:30 p.m.
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Woodbridge Owners Association Board-Appointed Committees Thanks to the numerous volunteers who comprise the Board-appointed committees at Woodbridge. Listed below are the committees along with contact information for the chairperson and secretary, if applicable. Your participation in any of the scheduled committee meetings is always welcome.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW • Mike Wallick, Chair mike.wallick@pultegroup.com FINANCE • Christine Carlson, Chair christine.carlson@pultegroup.com LIFESTYLE • Dodie Miller, Chair millerdodie@gmail.com 209.824.7927
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POLICY & PROCEDURES • Denise Drewry, Chair drewryd@comcast.net 209.639.2448
ENTER ONE CHARACTER per space, continuously. Include all punctuation and blank spaces. The first phrase (2-3 words) is always CAPITALIZED. Contact information MUST be included IN the ad. Submit ads to the front desk at the Clubhouse. No photos.
• Bea Lingenfelter, Secretary beaal@comcast.net
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PROPERTY & GROUNDS • Bill Barnhart, Chair bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us
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COMMUNICATION • Kayo Armstrong, Chair kayo.woodbridge@gmail.com
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WELCOMING & NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS • Cheryl Juarez, Co-Chair cheryl.juarez@sbcglobal.net 209.239.6962
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Where in the world ?
Share your travel photos with us. We especially love it when you take along a copy of our very own community newspaper, Woodbridge LIFE.
LEFT: Patricia Eckert and grandson Kyle visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York at Christmastime. TOP RIGHT: Luan and Dave Bland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at sea (somewhere between Hawaii and San Francisco). CENTER RIGHT: Ann King and her grandson at Leland Snow Park in Strawberry, CA on January 19, 2013. BOTTOM RIGHT: Diane Nagura at Sea World on a trip to San Diego. BOTTOM CENTER: Norm Ayala at Safari Park in San Diego.
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