WBL October 2015

W oodbridge Volume 5 ▪ Issue 50 ▪ Number 49

October

LIFE

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

October ▪ 2015

CAR SHOW COMING UP, OCTOBER 3

Happy Birthday, Woodbridge LIFE!

You Are Four This Month!

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Bedford and Hancock . . . 7 Bridge Scores . . . . . . . . 12 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Events and Tours . . . . . . . 8 Garden Tasks . . . . . . . . 19 Groups and Clubs . . . . . . 6 Where in the World . . . . . 38

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Photo by Bob Abreu.

All awards at the Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Cars car show are based on people’s choice. This involves tabulating several hundred ballots with seven voting categories on each ballot. The ballot counters determine which car is to receive the First, Second and Third place trophies in six of the categories plus who wins the big one, the Best of Show sponsored by Pulte. A very special group of Woodbridge ladies has been counting the ballots for several years. Shown in the photo above are (L to R) Kathleen Music, Sharon Bayer and Carol Abreu.

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Many changes have taken place but the paper has come into its own over the years. The first edition of the paper contained only 20 pages (12 color) but quickly grew to its current 40 pages (22 color). Three major layout revisions have been implemented in an attempt to improve readability by aggregating related information more efficiently. The appearance of the paper became cleaner and more sophisticated with the addition of a graphic design/layout professional in June 2014.

We originally got underway with 11 local advertisers supporting the paper and now have twice that many. Advertising revenue pays all costs of production and distribution as well as those of the community directory published each year. The Manteca Bulletin has dependably printed and distributed the paper to all Woodbridge residents on a continuous basis since 2011.

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By Dodie Miller, Activities Director

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

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From Dodie's Desk

From the Editor

he October 2015 edition of Woodbridge LIFE marks the fourth anniversary of our community’s monthly paper. The former executive director and a talented resident with professional publishing experience spawned the idea for the paper in the summer of 2011. A small group of interested people was assembled and met to determine the paper’s name, scope, mission, logo, masthead and preliminary layout. The first edition of Woodbridge LIFE was published in October 2011.

Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor Four members of the original 2011 Publication Committee still participate in the creation of each month’s edition of Woodbridge LIFE: Sharyl Burgeson, Dodie Miller, Pepper Noble and me.

Sharyl is a knowledgeable grammarian and detail-oriented proofreader who intermittently writes special interest articles in addition to the countless hours she spends editing copy each month.

Dodie Miller, Activities Director, writes a regular column highlighting upcoming events and submits for publication all information about events, activities, tours, meetings and the calendar. She also keeps tabs on Woodbridge groups and clubs to make sure our list of them on page 6 is up-to-date and correct.

Talented artist Pepper Noble draws an original cartoon for every edition of the paper. Pepper’s cartoons feature the antics of Bedford and Hancock, a big bird and a little bird named after the largest and smallest models of homes originally built in our community. Pepper’s sense of humor sometimes eludes me but her drawings always reflect her awareness of what’s going on in Woodbridge.

I started out as a proofreader and stand-in editor for Deb

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The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the November 2015 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Monday, October 5, 2015. Please email your articles to wblife2012@gmail.com

e have a full October coming your way. We start the month with the very popular car show put on by the Wheels of Woodbridge group. There will be close to 100 cars registered for the show with food, trophies and a bake sale. The following weekend is the annual community-wide garage sale.

Make room for something new by participating in the sale!

“Duffy” Hudson, Broadway and film veteran, puts on a one-man show and portrays Edgar Allan Poe in “The Shadow of the Raven.” Hudson provides a unique, in-depth theatrical Dodie Miller, WOA Activities Director experience of the life and works of one of America’s best-known personalities.

I hope to see a large crowd turn out for our annual Walk-a-Thon for breast cancer. Those participating will gather at the Clubhouse and walk through the Woodbridge community. We have had a good show of residents walking in the past and hope to add to the number this year. All donations will go to the American Cancer Society in the name of Woodbridge. See you there!

Margaritas, Appetizers and Brain Teasers is a first-time event and the brain teasers game is something we haven’t done but I assure you it will be a “fun” and different evening for everyone – you’ll actually be a team at your table.

The 1940s USO show put on by the Women of Woodbridge is another first-

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Fountain Update The fountain project is underway with the first step in the process already completed. GP Landscape has completed the turnover from city water to our nonpotable watering system. The city of Manteca was on site to ensure this task was completed properly and gave the WOA its stamp of approval. Geremia Pools will handle the next steps in the process. These steps will involve replacing water line tile and existing stucco on the main wall and basins, re-stuccoing and waterproofing the main wall, inside and out, and installing new acid feeders to better prevent calcium build up.

By Ramon Rivera

e have two very important meetings this month. Our Annual Board meeting and Annual Membership meeting will be held October 22, starting at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively.

During these meetings we will introduce the newly appointed resident director, Mike Spence. I have worked with Mike on several projects and each has been a great success.

The biggest project we have tackled has been the painting of the Clubhouse. Mike has always demonstrated a strong commitment to helping this community. I have yet to meet another person who researches projects the way Mike does. I can guarantee anything Mike researches will be explored from every angle and will be executed in a professional and timely manner.

At these meetings, we will also be welcoming back Resident Director Roger Cunning to his second term in office. Roger has served the community very well during his first term. Roger has accomplished two extraordinary feats in organizing the Veterans Memorial fundraising project along with members of the

Ramon Rivera, Operations Manager Veterans group and in playing a major role in keeping the entry fountains. I have a high level of respect for Roger. Through everything that has happened over the past two years, Roger has never faltered and has faced every challenge head on. The role of resident director is a challenging position and it takes courage to accept this role.

I believe our resident directors are primed and ready to do great things for the community.

Communication and teamwork will be the most important tools needed to face the challenges ahead of us. The ever-important transition phase is approaching and the community is growing at a rapid pace. I am excited to see what we can accomplish as a team over the next two years.

I wish both of our resident directors the best and hope they both do well for the community and themselves.

WOA Update

By Ramon Rivera

New Forms on the Portal The WOA has rolled out two new forms on the portal. The first is the Complaint or CC & Rs Rules Violation form and the second is the WOA Repair or Maintenance form. The two forms may be found on the Resident Services tab under Management Office & Forms. These forms are easy for residents to use and include a description box plus the ability to upload a photo of the concern or maintenance item.

Clubhouse Hours Summer hours will end Sunday, September 27. The Clubhouse is open normal hours, which are as follows: Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.

– 6 p.m.

From the Boardroom

By Roger Cunning, Vice President of the Woodbridge Owners Association Board of Directors

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he board of directors received a letter of resignation from Secretary Garry Dudley from his position on the board, effective October 1, 2015. Garry will no longer be a Woodbridge homeowner on that date. Garry and his wife, Sandi Young, are moving from our community so they can spend more precious time with their family.

On behalf of the entire board of directors, I am writing this article with a more personal tone than my previous articles.

Garry and I are real buddies. Who woulda thunk? After all, we were both career U.S. Air Force combat crew members protecting our nation from enemies, Squadron Commanders leading and directing a combat crew force, and defending the U.S. Air Force from the U.S. Navy! That was all about the money grab in Washington. Garry was a Tactical Air Command Fighter Pilot and I was a Strategic Air Command Missileer. On Air Force bases, those two commands were bitter foes. Never would we share camaraderie in the Officers’ Club.

Despite the previous paragraph describing some differences, Garry and I have much in common. Garry’s grandfather and father were blacksmiths who welded and did steel fabrication work; I worked the factory night shift, welding my way through college. We both have bachelor’s degrees in education. We both have master of business administration degrees. We both attended Air War College and other military schools. We have amazingly common backgrounds.

On a personal note, a few more U.S. Air Force accolades.

Garry has flown supersonic and has seen the curvature of the Earth from his cockpit. During the Vietnam War era, while See

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flying out of Thailand, he made several remarkable shoot-downs of drones simulating enemy aircraft “beyond visual range” at more than 25 nautical miles away.

Fast forward to Woodbridge. Garry and I are close friends today, serving the community and quickly understanding each other’s perspectives and helping to bring Woodbridge into appropriate organizational structure and industry-standard management practices. While not all residents agreed with this approach, Woodbridge appears to be very healthy today.

Most residents don’t know the following about Garry but he has allowed me to share this with you. Garry has a deep, profound love for his family. Garry buried two of his five children a long time ago. He and Sandi Young have been married for eight years. They have 21 grandchildren. Garry was an educator for 15 years. A few years ago, Garry was “t-boned” by a truck while riding his bicycle. His hip was crushed, several ribs were broken, his lungs collapsed following puncture, and he “flat-lined” twice during his emergency ride to a Modesto hospital. But he came back to us … his family and Woodbridge.

The entire board of directors, the Woodbridge staff, and all of Garry’s family and friends wish the best for Garry and Sandi as they move forward. They will both be missed.

Garry Dudley.

The board hopes you will attend its next scheduled meetings, October 22. The Annual Meeting Day Board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. and the New Resident Orientation Thursday Annual Membership Policy & Procedures Committee Meeting Monday meeting starts at 6:30 Architectural Review Meeting Tuesday p.m.

Property & Grounds Committee Meeting Thursday Listening Post Friday Annual Board of Directors Exec. Meeting Thursday Annual Board of Directors Meeting Thursday Annual Membership Meeting Thursday Architectural Review Meeting Tuesday Finance Committee Meeting Wednesday

Photo by Roger Cunning.

WOA Committee Meetings

From the WOA Compliance

By Pamela Ciapessoni, CCAM, Association Manager

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aintaining compliance to the association’s governing documents is an ongoing process that requires attention on a daily basis.

Riverside Management has been committed to maintaining the community and adherence to community rules since we began our contract with Woodbridge.

Riverside has an inspector who visits the community weekly. To help with this process, we also sometimes receive input from staff, committee members, board members and, of course, homeowners.

If you see an issue or have a complaint, we have several ways in which you can notify our office. Compliance issues must be documented and in writing.

• You may email me directly at pamelac@riversidemgmt.com.

• You may fill out a form at the front desk for the staff to email to my office.

• Lastly, we are also very excited

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to offer an electronic form on the association website.

Just visit the portal at www. ourwoodbridge.net and fill out the compliance form, listed as Complaint or CC&Rs Rules Violation, if you would like to file a complaint or report a potential covenant (CC&Rs) or Rules & Regulations violation. If you have a photo of Pamela Ciapessoni, Riverside the matter of concern, it may be Management included. It will automatically be emailed to my attention.

We are very happy to report that your community has an excellent compliance record and together we will keep it that way.

If you have any questions or need additional information, we are here to assist you.

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Bocce Ball Bridge Bridge Groupies Bunco Bunco-also contact Chair Volleyball Cooking 401 Crochet/Knitting Cribbage Drama Game Night Game Night-also contact Hand & Foot Line Dancing Line Dancing (Evening) Men of Woodbridge Neighborhood Watch Paddle Tennis Photography Pickleball Pinochle

Contact Nedra Ball Patti Barnhart

Phone Meeting Day And Time 815-9309 M-F. Time & Workshops vary 629-8838 Thursdays @ 4:15 p.m.

SU @ 6 p.m., TH @ 8 a.m.

- Effective Oct 11, SU @ 2 p.m. and effective Oct 15, Rick Hyden 824-9257 TH 10 a.m.

Don St. Lawrence 825-7137 Mondays @ 10 a.m.

Jeanne Thomas 823-3545 Thursdays @ 4 p.m.

Mary Braun 239-0409 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

Susan Russitano 275-5817 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

Various Mondays and Jacquie Steffy 825-4805 Tuesdays.

Jan Spence 924-8032 3rd Tuesday @ 2 p.m.

Renée St. Lawrence 825-7137 Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

Dave Steffy 825-4805 Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Dona Eberhardt 629-8069 Thursdays @ 12:30 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 Pat Buxton 239-8663 p.m.

Rick Hyden Ruth Field Patti Barnhart Bill Goodwin Bill Goodwin Bob Hall Stan Sutfin Chuck Gary Rich Froisness Bob Hall

Robert Philis Al Sanchez Poker Joe Victoria Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger Renée St. LawReaders’ Group rence Second Chance Band John Green Senior Golf Chuck Gary Silver Sluggers Softball Butch Larson Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt Tennis Mel Topping Trivia Eileen Hill Veterans Jack Dauler Walking Indoors Jacque Reynolds Wheels of Woodbridge Bill Barnhart Wine 101 Jon Ford Women of Woodbridge Birdie Nieri Woodbridge Singers

824-9257 Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m.

229-6977 Thursdays @ 7 p.m.

629-8838 M-W-F @ 9:15 a.m.

823-9767 Fridays @ 6 p.m.

823-9767 2nd Monday @ 10 a.m.

239-5712 Patrols 815-9735 Mondays @ 6 p.m.

834-6795 3rd Thursday @ 6 p.m.

591-8662 (some exceptions) 239-5712 M-F. Time varies 510-909- M @ 2:15 p.m. & TH @ 1 8997 p.m.

239-8235 Wed @ 1:30 p.m. & Fri @ 815-9343 5:30 p.m.

239-2983 Days and times vary 825-7137 239-5256 834-6795 824-2062 624-3754 239-8718 624-3945 629-8575 629-8508 629-8838 815-9803

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Non-WOA Sanctioned Clubs:

WOA Groups and Clubs: Groups & Clubs Artists & Crafters Ballroom Dance

1st Wed @ 10:30 a.m.

Days and times vary Various golf courses Seasonal Mondays @ 2:15 p.m.

SU - TU - TH @ 8:30 a.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 4 p.m.

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

1st Tuesday @ 10:45 a.m.

Days vary

624-3779 3rd Wed @ 11 a.m.

Every other Monday @ 7 Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 p.m.

Club Christian Men's Fellowship 55er's RV Group "Just Fore Fun" Ladies' Golf Red Hat Ladies Senior Bowling Women's Bible Study

Contact Dave Basehore Sue Edmiston Betty Buff Claudia Watkins Barbara Silva Carolyn Johnson

Phone 923-4905 601-9210 479-3568 823-8678 824-0262 239-0936

Please refer to www.ourwoodbridge.net for more detailed information

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Reaching Out Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581

Board of Directors

John Johnson, President Roger Cunning, Vice President Christine Carlson, Treasurer Garry Dudley, Secretary Carl Hansen, Director at Large

Resident Directors

Roger: 647-4380 / Garry: 648-4868

Operations Manager

Ramon Rivera:

495-6803

Activities Director

Dodie Miller:

Lifestyle Manager

Erika Smith:

824-7927 824-7581

Management

Riverside Management PO BOX 697 Roseville, CA 9566 916-740-2462

The opinions expressed in

Woodbridge LIFE’s feature

articles, paid advertisements and editorial content do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or the Woodbridge Owners Association.

WOODBRIDGE LIFE MISSION STATEMENT: “Woodbridge LIFE is a celebration of the diversified residents of Woodbridge by Del Webb in Manteca – a look at their accomplishments, an exploration of their hopes and dreams, a place to share joy, announce activities and bring neighbors together.

Woodbridge LIFE strives to enhance the lives of all residents and exceed expectations with informative articles, lively features, a calendar of events and more.”

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Woodbridge LIFE

2401 Morning Brook Drive Manteca, CA 95336

209-824-7581

www.ourwoodbridge.net PUBLISHER

WOA

EDITOR

Carol Jo Hargreaves

824-7581

823-3538

ADVERTISING Erika Smith

WBL EDITORIAL TEAM Bill Barnhart Sharyl Burgeson, asst. editor Carol Jo Hargreaves, chair Jean Kavale Ann King Dreanna Langdon Judy McNamara Dodie Miller Volker Moerbitz Pepper Noble Ramon Rivera Erika Smith Mike Spence

824-7581 629-8838 239-1492 823-3538 629-8571 650-464-0151 613-3551 923-4718 824-7927 239-7965 239-1933 495-6803 824-7581 924-8032

Woodbridge LIFE is a free monthly publication of the Woodbridge Owners Association, a nonprofit organization serving the residents of the Woodbridge by Del Webb community in Manteca, CA. Woodbridge LIFE invites stories, photographs, comments, cartoons, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to residents. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising or articles that in our opinion do not reflect the standards of the newspaper. The opinions expressed, whether by paid advertisement or editorial content, do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or the Woodbridge Owners Association. Content submitted may be edited, reprinted and acknowledged without consent unless specifically requested. Woodbridge LIFE proofreaders use the Associated Press Stylebook, “the journalist’s bible,” as a writing and editing reference. The publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or artwork. Materials submitted with a self-addressed, stamped envelope will be returned. Contents copyright © 2015 by Woodbridge Owners Association.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.

Contact us:

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In Memoriam In tribute to a loved one who has died, Woodbridge LIFE welcomes residents to submit up to 100 words and a 2-inch x 2-inch photo (optional) for publication. Send submissions by email to wblife2012@gmail.com.

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Woodbridge Owners Association Committees ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW • Carl Hansen, Chair carl.hansen@pultegroup.com 925-249-3213 FINANCE • April Oakland, Chair april@riversidemgmt.com LIFESTYLE • Dodie Miller, Chair millerdodie@gmail.com 824-7927 POLICY & PROCEDURES • Chuck Gary, Chair

cgaryjr@sbcglobal.net 834-6795 PROPERTY & GROUNDS • Ramon Rivera, Chair rrivera@ourwoodbridge.net 495-6803 COMMUNICATION • Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair, Woodbridge LIFE Editor and Directory Chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com

823-3538 WELCOMING COMMITTEE • Diana Clements, Co-Chair tenor4@comcast.net 665-4353 •

Jeanne Tebbutt, Co-Chair jltebbutt@gmail.com 923-4356 NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

• Bill Barnhart bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us 629-8838

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Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and TOURS - October 2015

By Dodie Miller, Activities Director WHEELS OF WOODBRIDGE CAR SHOW – Saturday, October 3 @ 10 a.m. – Rods, Roadsters and Cruising cars. This Second Harvest Food Bank fundraiser will include food sales, raffle, bake sale and t-shirts.

Trophies will be awarded for people’s choice in three categories plus best of show and sponsors’ trophies. Come out and enjoy the day.

WINE 101 – Wednesday, October 7 @ 6 p.m. – “Wines of Washington” Jon Ford will give a 20-minute presentation on the American Viticultural Areas of the state of Washington, grapes that are grown in those regions, and wines made from those grapes. Participants are asked to bring their own wine glasses, a bottle of wine from Washington (any varietal) and an appetizer to share with the class. Sign up at the front desk. Class is limited to 101.

UNDERGROUND OLD TOWN & A RIVER CRUISE – Thursday, October 8 @ 7:30 a.m. – Take an underground Old Town Sacramento tour followed by a Hornblower cruise on the Sacramento River. For reservations call Setness Tours at 209-476-8486.

WALK-A-THON FOR BREAST CANCER – Friday, October 9 @ 10 a.m. – We’ll gather at the Clubhouse clock tower to start the approximately two-mile walk through the community. Everyone will carry a pink balloon and when we return to the Clubhouse, we’ll take a group picture and release the balloons.

Water will be provided and donations to the American Cancer Society will be accepted in the Woodbridge name.

WEAR PINK! COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 10 @ 8 a.m. – Our garage sales have become very popular in Manteca so you can expect

Important Notice About Cancellations

lots of traffic. Have your “treasures” out in your driveway by 8 a.m. and cleaned up by 2 p.m. There will be an ad in the Manteca Bulletin and signs all around the community.

BLUE ANGELS @ FLEET WEEK – Saturday, October 10 @ 9:15 a.m.

Honor our Armed Forces by visiting San Francisco during Fleet Week.

Watch the Navy’s Blue Angels perform thrilling maneuvers in tight formation over San Francisco Bay. Enjoy a champagne luncheon onboard the Hornblower’s San Francisco Belle. For reservations, call Setness Tours at 209-476-8486.

EDGAR ALLAN POE PERFORMANCE Saturday, October 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Broadway and film veteran “Duffy” Hudson brings his talent and fascination for Edgar Allan Poe to life in this unique one-man play, “The Shadow of the Raven,” which begins as Edgar Allan Poe rises from the scene of his mysterious death and continues as he pieces together the events of his life. You may bring your own beverage and snacks. Tickets are $8 per person and available at the front desk.

MARGARITAS, APPETIZERS & BRAIN TEASERS – Monday, October 12 @ 6 p.m. – Visit with your neighbors while enjoying tasty margaritas and delicious appetizers. We’ll have a brain teaser game going on that I’m sure (with the help of some “spirits”) will give you an edge on the answers.

Tickets are $8 per person.

WOMEN OF WOODBRIDGE 1940s USO SHOW – Tuesday, October 13 @ 5:30 p.m. – A beautifully decorated USO radio show. Dinner catered

by Mark Angelo will be a “Blue Plate Special” with potatoes, gravy, succotash, salad and dessert. You

may bring your beverage of choice and goblets will be provided.

Elizabeth Cunning and her cast of singers, players and special guest stars will provide entertainment.

Ticket cost is $25 per person. Dress in ‘40s era garb, if you wish. “Rosie the Riveter” will be there! This event benefits Haven of Peace emergency shelter for women.

APPLE HILL – Thursday, October 15 @ 8 a.m. – Celebrate autumn with a visit to Apple Hill. You’ll visit High Hill Ranch where you will enjoy your choice of a tri-tip sandwich or a barbecued chicken luncheon with fresh apple pie à la mode, and sample a wide variety of fresh apples. There is also a gift shop with crafts, jewelry, ceramics, needlework and more. For reservations call Setness Tours at 209-476-8486.

WATER RODEO – Thursday, October 15 @ 5 p.m. – A cowboy hat will be furnished to wear while riding your inflatable animal in the indoor pool.

After the race, we’ll meet in the Multipurpose Room for hamburgers and hot dogs, baked beans and chips. The Woodbridge Veterans group will barbecue. More details will appear in the flyer regarding sign-ups, etc. Seating will be provided around the pool this year.

Tickets are $10 per person and available at the front desk.

JONI MORRIS SHOW – Saturday, October 17 @ 6:30 p.m. – Joni Morris is best known for her tribute to the late singer, Patsy Cline, but she also performs songs by Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and more.

With her costumes, comedy and showmanship, she brings a very enjoyable evening. You may bring

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When you have signed up for an event, activity or tour and you find you are unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk (824-7581) to cancel. If the event has a waiting list, the front desk can fill the vacancy from the list. Thank you.

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Winter Clubhouse Hours (9/1 through 4/30) Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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3 10 a.m. – Wheels of Woodbridge Car Show

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7 6 p.m. – Wine 101

8 7:30 a.m. – Underground Old Town (Setness Tours) 8:30 a.m. – Casino Bus Trip 9:30 a.m. – Doctors Hospital Healthcare Forum 10 a.m. – New Resident Orientation

9 10 a.m. – Walk–A–Thon for Breast Cancer

10 8 a.m. – Community– Wide Garage Sale 9:15 a.m. – Blue Angels @ Fleet Week (Setness Tours) 6:30 p.m. – Edgar Allan Poe Show with “Duffy” Hudson

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12 2 p.m. – Policy & Procedures Meeting 6 p.m. – Margaritas, Appetizers & Brain Teasers

13 9 a.m. – Architectural Review Committee Mtg 5:30 p.m. – 1940s USO Show

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15 8 a.m. – Apple Hill (Setness Tours) 2:15 p.m. – Property & Grounds Committee Mtg 5 p.m. – Water Rodeo

16 1 p.m. – Listening Post

17 6:30 p.m. – Joni Morris Show

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22 2 p.m. – Annual Exec.

Board Mtg 5:30 p.m. – Annual Board Mtg 6:30 p.m. – Annual Membership Meeting

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24 6 p.m. – WSSC Annual Softball Dinner

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26 5 p.m. – Setness Tours Wine & Cheese Travel Talk

27 9 a.m. – Architectural Review Committee Mtg 5:30 p.m. – Potluck Night

28 1 p.m. – Finance Committee Mtg 5:30 p.m. – Doctors Hospital Halloween Wine & Cheese Social

29 5 p.m. – Steve’s Mobile Halloween Dinner

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31 6 p.m. – Halloween Dance

► Events and activities are listed on page 8.

More information about these as well as Woodbridge Clubs and Groups may be found on the Woodbridge portal and at the Lakeview Clubhouse.

This calendar was last updated 9/22/15. Refer to flyers or the Woodbridge portal for additional information.

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As a courtesy to Woodbridge residents, we are providing the following event information to assist in planning and obtaining tickets. Please note: This information is subject to change. Contact the Clubhouse front desk if you have questions.

Name of Event

Event Date

Purchase Tickets Starting:

Senior Golf Banquet

11/4/2015

Ticket

Wine 101 Bus Trip

11/4/2015

Waiting List

Wesson Hearing Presentation

11/5/2015

No Ticket

A Day at the Races

11/7/2015

Sold Out

Decades Band

11/7/2015

10/9/2015

Chili & Cornbread Feed

11/12/2015

10/15/2015

Holiday Boutique

11/14/2015

No Ticket

Potluck Night

11/24/2015

No Ticket

Thanksgiving Breakfast

11/28/2015

10/30/2015

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time event for them and the Clubhouse. From what I’ve been told, it’s the kind of show we haven’t seen before.

Also planned is another Water Rodeo event and for those who participated or watched last year, we’ll have some improvements this year. There will be some unusual riding of the inflated animal the participants use trying to be number one! Come out and support this event. You’ll have a good time.

The very talented Miss Joni Morris will give us another solid performance in her tribute to Patsy Cline capped by comedy and multiple costume changes. Joni’s performance is top quality.

The tours of Apple Hill, Underground Old Town and Blue Angels at Fleet Week by Setness Tours were all sell outs and Setness is coming for an evening of wine and cheese to talk about future travel opportunities. We had them here last year and the evening was well attended. They will have all of their upcoming tours on display along with a lot of information.

Doctors Hospital of Manteca is holding another Halloween social which includes a Halloween costume contest. There has always been a lot of resident participation in this event and we look forward to that again this year. Also, be looking for information on our Halloween Dance. It worked out this year that we actually have it planned for Halloween night, October 31!

If weather permits, there will be another Happy Hour on the patio before the month is over.

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Ristau’s vacations but in May 2014, with the departure of the Ristaus for a Del Webb community in Tennessee, I took over all editorial responsibilities.

My duties include guiding the Editorial Team in planning each month’s paper, receiving, proofreading and tracking all articles and photographs, communicating editorial vision to the graphic design/ layout professional, and serving as liaison with the printer.

Others have come and gone from our group, each contributing articles or photographs to enhance the content and value of the paper while they were active participants. The original team of eight has grown to 13. (See the list of current Editorial Team members’ names on page 7.)

Those who formerly gave their time and talent to the Publication Committee/ Communication Committee/Editorial Team since 2011 include writers Sharon Bayer, Anne Madrid, Karla Hoyer, Roger Cunning, Bekke Hess, Pam Phelps and Mel Bernstein; photographers Bob Abreu and Robert Philis and proofreader Jeanne Thomas. We thank each of these

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residents for sharing their skills with the community and, of course, we welcome every one of them back if they are interested in re-joining the team!

Others who have been regular contributors to the paper since its inception but have not formally served on the Editorial Team include Don St. Lawrence, Butch Larson, Sandi Larson and Linda Little. You are all appreciated for conscientiously and reliably submitting material every month without fail.

The paper would not exist without the help of all of the people mentioned and more. It would be impossible for an individual to produce Woodbridge LIFE – it takes a team of dedicated people, eager to give back to their community through volunteering their time and talent on an ongoing basis. I cannot express how much I appreciate the enthusiastic and loyal Editorial Team and value the Woodbridge Owners Association for its publishing support.

Thanks for reading Woodbridge LIFE! ~ Carol Jo Hargreaves and the Woobbridge LIFE team.

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 STRUMMIN' WONDERS UKULELE GROUP Cowboy Concert Article by Carla Marquardt and photos by Kirby Brown.

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t was amazing how nine ukulele players, two singers, one rhythm player and 11 line dancers could put on a Grand Ole Opry-style show that truly mesmerized an audience. On August 11, the stage was set with everyone dressed in their best western attire of hats, boots and scarves. The Strummin' Wonders of Woodbridge combined with the Woodbridge Line Dancers to perform familiar songs about spurs, cowboys, Indians, horses and trains. The audience sang along in full voice for every song and enjoyed a phantom appearance of Patsy Cline for her beloved song, “Crazy.” Well, partner, you had to be there to feel the electricity in the air! You can always review the performances by searching on YouTube by typing in "Ukulele Woodbridge."

Photo submitted by Lorraine Sommerhalder.

John and Lorraine Sommerhalder's 58th anniversary and John's 80th birthday celebration with family, friends and neighbors. Lorraine is in the middle with long red dress; John is standing next to Lorraine, wearing khaki shorts and a burgundy shirt.

Strummers taught by Carla Marquardt.

Line Dancers coached by Patti Barnhart.

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At the Clubhouse

Arts

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 ARTISTS & CRAFTERS Football vs. Crafting (Crafting wins every time)

By Don St. Lawrence

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

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By Penny $ (Dauler)

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all is in the air? While the men are bemoaning the end of baseball season and revving up for football, crafters are ready to start fall and holiday projects.

The Artists and Crafters board is way ahead of you. Here is what we have planned for October.

We begin the month with a bang (or rather a bind). Adele Hamilton will teach a much-anticipated class on “pivot corners and binding.”

This is important to us quilters who have trouble finishing our projects. This class will be held Thursday, October 1, at 12:30 p.m.

The sign-up sheet and materials list are available on the yellow communications board found at the entrance to the Westport Room.

Not to be outdone, Margo Flanagan’s watercolor class, Friday, October 9, at 12:30 p.m. is entitled “Craggy Mountain Stream.”

Our popular UFO day is Friday, October 16, ALL day (well, actually 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., but close enough).

Bring a lunch and a project or two and join us. (Last month Peggy

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Pigg and I finished Christmas wall hanging kits we each purchased a year ago.)

Oncology Pillow Workshop is the third Monday of each month. So that means October 19 from 10 a.m. until noon, we will be sewing, cutting and stuffing.

Luckily for us, Kathy Dezotte will teach an additional “leaf stamping class” for those who missed it the first time. (I was on vacation. Sad face.) The date of this class will be Friday, October 23, at 10 a.m. It is open to those who did not take it earlier.

The Dog/Cat Bed Workshop will be held Thursday, October 29, at 12:30 p.m. Fabric scraps to be used for filler are now being accepted.

Just drop your bag off in the Westport Room. Please, NO foam or stiff fabrics.

We round out the month with the ever-popular “Doodle Bug” class.

These ingenious people will meet Friday, October 30, at 10 a.m. In fact, DOODLE BUGS, your class will meet the last Friday of each month unless something interferes (like Christmas Day).

We have a full agenda this fall, so please come and see what creativity is happening in the Westport Room (aka Arts & Crafts Room). Simply check out the sign-up sheets on the yellow board or grab a calendar from the same board or, better yet, come to our General Meeting held the first Friday of the month to see examples of the classes to be offered and be among the first to sign up for these classes.

Artists & Crafters It's a Comin'!

What: 2015 Holiday Boutique When: Saturday, November 14, 2015 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Multipurpose Room at Clubhouse • Bring: Small denominations of $$$ • The boutique opens at 10 a.m. with 20+ vendors.

• The Bistro and bake sale open at 11 a.m. and close at 2 p.m.

• The Bistro will feature, soup, bread and dessert for only $5.

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 VETERANS OF WOODBRIDGE Veterans Memorial Update

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The Veterans group has met its financial obligation toward the construction of the memorial and wishes to thank Pulte for its contribution.

There is plenty of room in this memorial for more bricks to be added by future residents as a way to honor their vets. If you are a resident of Woodbridge and know of a veteran you would like to honor by purchasing a brick, please call Jack Dauler at 209-629-8575 or Roger Cunning at 209-647-4380. Order forms are available in the Clubhouse as well as available to download from the Resource Center on our Woodbridge portal.

By Jack Dauler

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t’s with a great deal of pride and pleasure that I announce the first order of nearly 200 bricks has been placed in the Veterans Memorial. These bricks were checked for accuracy and placed around the center of the memorial in mid August. This is the first step toward completing the memorial as the six panels, benches and flagpole are still being constructed. For now the contractor has covered the bricks for their protection.

Photo submitted by Jack Dauler.

Veterans group members (L to R) Roger Cunning, Norm Hauser and Jack Dauler inspect the bricks before placement.

Photo by Roger Cunning.

Flyer developed and distributed by the Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee.

One hundred eighty-eight bricks adorn the Woodbridge Veterans Memorial.

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 VETERANS OF WOODBRIDGE Veterans on the Move

By Jack Dauler

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he second annual “Water Rodeo” will take place Thursday, October 15. The Woodbridge Veterans group is asking for volunteer grill masters for this event. Details to be released at the group’s October 12 meeting.

 WOMEN OF WOODBRIDGE Manteca USD: be.tech Academies Article and photos by Linda Little.

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s part of the continuing Speaker Series, Diane Medeiros, principal of Manteca Unified School District’s be.tech (boundless education) academy program, and staff/ students representing three of the academies (be.cuisine, be.first, be.industrial) will share information about their programs on Thursday, November 12, at 2 p.m.in the Multipurpose Room.

The be.tech mission is to prepare students for employment opportunities with career readiness skills in conjunction with receiving a high school diploma and career pathway certificate. In addition to the academies mentioned above which are housed at the district office, be.tech also offers be.next (video game design and digital arts) and be.ourguest (hospitality and tourism) at another district site.

A culinary student prepares a sauce for an event that evening catered by the be.cuisine academy students.

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ALL Woodbridge veterans and their spouses or guests are invited to tour Castle Air Force Base near Atwater, California, Wednesday, October 28. This is a combined effort with the Men of Woodbridge.

We plan to carpool and should meet at the Clubhouse at 9 a.m. Cost for the tour is $5 plus lunch money.

Heads up: The Woodbridge Veterans will again proudly help with the U.S. Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program this Christmas.

Details will be given in the November Woodbridge LIFE and at Veterans group meetings.

The be.cuisine students explore the world of hospitality and culinary arts. In fact, Woodbridge residents have particularly enjoyed many events (Sip for Scholarship, Oktoberfest, etc.) catered by the be.cuisine students. Students in the be.first academy explore fire, law enforcement, medical and military career pathways while be.industrial students study design, fabrication and related green technologies.

Although most Woodbridge residents have no direct connection to the Manteca Unified School District, the quality of the schools very much affects the quality of life in the community. Manteca USD’s be.tech academies are making a positive impact on many local students.

There is no fee for this presentation. However, please RSVP at the front desk in the Lakeview Clubhouse as a count is needed for set-up and preparation of materials and be.cuisine food samplings.

Students in the be.first academy participate in an ambulance drill on the streets of the mock city located on the grounds of the school district complex.

A student in the be.industrial academy works on a template for a clock face.

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 WOMEN OF WOODBRIDGE USO Show

By Birdie Nieri

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e Can Do It!” These inspirational words from Rosie the Riveter will come to life at the 1940s USO Radio Show sponsored by the Women of Woodbridge. This October 13 event will be a fabulous one!

The WOW will decorate 18 tables with linens, plates, beautiful silverware and patriotic centerpieces. Guests will enjoy a fabulous live show put on by some pretty funny and talented people under the direction of Elizabeth Cunning with her wealth of knowledge and live

POTLUCK NIGHT TUESDAYS 2015 (All on the last Tuesday of the month) OCTOBER 27 - OPEN POTLUCK NOVEMBER 24 - OPEN POTLUCK DECEMBER 29 - OPEN POTLUCK

POTLUCK NIGHT TUESDAYS 2016 JANUARY 26 - OPEN POTLUCK FEBRUARY 23 - OPEN POTLUCK

 MEN OF WOODBRIDGE Chili's© Fundraiser

By Jon Ford

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he Men of Woodbridge is once again sponsoring a Chili's© Fundraiser. Our last effort raised $170 to put toward another handicapped accessible door for the Clubhouse. This new Chili's© Fundraiser is to raise funds for the Marines' Annual Toys for Tots campaign.

Simply cut out the coupon below and head over to Chili's© for lunch

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theater experience. This promises to be an event not to miss. Get your tickets early for the catered “Blue Plate Special” dinner. Mark Angelo, caterer, never misses the mark. He’ll create a dinner menu with salad and dessert.

Once dinner is over, we’ll start the program. This is all in tribute to the 1940s’ heyday radio and celebration of our troops with hopes of bringing them all home safely. Women were at the homefront, doing all they could to support the war effort as symbolized by Rosie. Come see the show and be part of the celebration. You never know who will make a surprise appearance.

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e will conduct the 2016 Community Directory Cover Art Contest during the month of December. Although the contest is still two months away, now is the time to think about your entry! Since use of the directory spans an entire year, be sure the photographs you take or the artwork you create is “timeless.” In other words, make sure your entry depicts the Woodbridge lifestyle without seasonal clues (no jack-o-lanterns, no Christmas trees, etc.)

More detailed information about the contest will be published in the November edition of Woodbridge LIFE.

and/or dinner Monday, October 26, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Present the coupon to your server and 15 percent of your bill (excluding alcohol) will automatically be donated to the Men of Woodbridge. This is a win-win opportunity where you meet with family and friends for a meal out and no one has to cook. In addition, besides enjoying your meal you are contributing to the Toys for Tots campaign for Christmas. If you wish to go with a party of eight or more, simply call Chili's© in Manteca and make a reservation.

This coupon is only good for the Manteca Chili's© restaurant.

Please come out and join us in raising money for a very worthy cause.

The Men of Woodbridge thanks you for your support.

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TO YOUR HEALTH

Recognizing the Early Signs of Stroke and the Importance of Quick Action with Treatment Dr. Simran Sethi Doctors Hospital Forum, Thursday, October 8, 2015, 9:30 a.m.

Submitted by Kelly Carpo, Coordinator, Business Development and Marketing, Doctors Hospital Manteca

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ach year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. experience a stroke.

That’s one stroke every 40 seconds. For every person who dies from stroke, more than five times that many will survive, and for them the physical damage it causes can be enormous.

Knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke is the first step to ensuring medical help is received immediately. For each minute a stroke goes untreated and blood flow to the brain continues to be blocked, a person loses about 1.9 million neurons. This could mean that a person’s speech, movement, memory and so much more can be affected.

Dr. Sethi graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2005 and began her career in internal medicine. Due to her keen interest in hospital management, she decided to pursue a master of business administration degree at the Wharton School of Business in 2012.

In Memoriam Deborah Lynn Durflinger

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ith great sadness, Deborah Durflinger passed on September 14, 2015, in Modesto.

Debbie was born August 16, 1955, in San Francisco. Early, Debbie moved to Mill Valley and later graduated from Redwood High in Larkspur.

Debbie married Steve on April 10, 2009, and they moved to Tracy, California. Debbie and Steve finally moved to Woodbridge on December 18, 2013. She referred to her home on Bellchase Drive as her dream home.

Debbie was a loving mother of five boys and four grandchildren.

Debbie loved crafts and music but mostly shopping. She is dearly loved and will be forever missed by her husband, family and friends.

After completing her MBA, she has been actively involved with multiple hospital committees and performance improvement projects while practicing at Doctors Hospital of Manteca.

More recently she has taken on the role of Director of Clinical Quality Improvement at DHM and is leading the hospital toward its certification as a Joint Commission certified primary stroke care center.

Stroke is an emergency and getting help and treatment is extremely important. Come to the Doctors Hospital Forum, Thursday, October 8, at 9:30 a.m. to learn how to quickly identify stroke by using the FAST test.

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Garden Tasks for October

By Sandi Larson, Master Gardener

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love October as it’s such a transitional month in gardening. The leaves are Sandi Larson starting to change, Apple Hill is in full swing and Butch and I can look for some fall foliage to photograph! I am hoping that October may be the beginning of some wonderful rain this year.

This last couple of weeks I’ve been starting to seriously reconsider what to do with our own mow strip. The city of Manteca, in its infinite wisdom, has blessed us all with anywhere from two to three trees in our mow strips. I’ve been in my home now for more than eight years and life has chugged along fine in the yard, except for the occasional missing drip head, which I always blame on the gardeners! But about three weeks ago, I happened to notice there was a large amount of water puddling along my sidewalk. I called up my landscapers and they came out on Saturday and found major root intrusion cracking my main irrigation line. Thank goodness it wasn’t under the sidewalk. As they had dug down to get to the main irrigation line, I could see how huge the tree root was already! About five inches across, running parallel to the sidewalk. I was horrified as that’s only one tree, one direction and I have a second tree and three other sides that will probably begin having issues shortly.

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definitely float down sidewalks, storm drains and possibly clog your yard’s French drain system. The problem with micro-bark is that it blows with our windy weather. I suggest mid-sized bark, kind of like "the three bears," not too big, not too little, just right!

If you are using rocks to act as mulch, be aware that they do not significantly act as a barrier to keep moisture in the ground.

In that regard, organic material is a much better choice to retain water in the soil. Tests have shown mulches consisting of organic material do a much better job of maintaining moisture than rocks or gravel. On top of that, consider that rocks can heat up your soil and the surrounding roots to levels that can ultimately harm your plants. Granted, the organic material will need to be replaced every few years, so rock is, perhaps, less expensive in the long run, but organic material will decompose into your landscape and provide nutrients for your flower beds.

October is a good month to plant groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Also plant winter blooming annuals such as violas, stock, calendulas, snapdragons, kale and cyclamen. Now is also a good time to purchase bulbs to put in your garden this fall for spring bloom. It is a good time to plant sweet pea seeds, either vining or compact variety. Be sure to plant them in full sun.

As I have thought about the mow strip, several things came to mind. I have parked in front of folks’ homes who have nothing but rock – three to four inches of it – and I’ve struggled to traverse the rocks to the sidewalk if I’m wearing anything but flats. Similarly, I’ve seen shrubs with thorns about eight to 10 inches high with no stepping stone/concrete to walk across.

Grass is great but in my mind those tree roots are going to choke my irrigation and I can’t see spending hundreds of dollars each year just to keep my sod!

I would say the best mow strip I’ve seen so far, when I really think about it, is my neighbor’s front yard. They have planted some form of thyme, I believe, along with society garlic. The thyme will generally stay low, albeit a little trailing, but easily managed. Thyme and many of the groundcovers in the “steppables” category are great for a mow strip. I’m not really sure if you would even need a drip system. I haven’t figured out that part of the equation yet. The moral of this story is if you are pulling out your grass and expect people to visit you and cross your mow strip, think safety! We aren’t getting any younger and pebbles and even large bark can be hard to cross without sometimes losing our footing. Between the state and city rebates, it could even make financial sense to rip out your grass there. Be warned, the state only allows you to submit for a rebate one time, so if you’re only going to do the mow strip, fine, but if you are planning a larger redo, do it all at one time.

With El Niño possibly coming next year, my new favorite phrase is “bark floats” or, as a friend said today, “bark blows.” If we do get record setting rains this year, be aware that bark will

Photo submitted by Sandi Larson.

Hawthorn tree in the fall.

Tree selections this month will show you what their fall foliage will look like. Many of our local trees, Japanese maples, Chinese Pistache, gingko, Hawthorn and even crepe myrtles will be giving us lots of color this month. Choose your tree or shrub now to ensure color next fall.

Feed your roses for a final time this month and you will have blooms through the fall.

Pull out any vegetables that have finished producing to give the soil a rest. You may begin winter vegetable plantings such as snap peas, radishes, spinach and kale.

Continue to check for slugs and snails. Clean up after your See

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NEW DIRECTORS ARE M Article and WBL photos by Carol Jo Hargreaves.

SPENCE COOKS

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California native, Mike Spence was born in Fresno but grew up in Covina, a small city about 22 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. He was educated in the public school system and, in 1969, earned an associate degree in police science from Mt. San Antonio College, a community college serving the L.A. area. Mike later received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Cal State University, L.A., and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of LaVerne.

Mike tells the story of meeting his future wife Janet (I know her by her nickname “Jan”) on a blind date in 1966. The two had actually attended the same high school but hadn’t known each other then. Two years after the obviously successful first date, the two married and subsequently had two daughters, Heather and Stephanie, who currently reside with their families in the Santa Cruz area.

Mike’s interest in law enforcement was apparent from a young age.

As a college student, Mike served as a part-time paid intern/police worker for LAPD and then as a traffic control officer. He became a police officer for the Covina Police Department in 1969. Throughout his career Mike fulfilled a number of different assignments including the inevitable patrol duty all newbies are given, a federally funded drunk driver research program which became the vanguard of videotaping by police and resulted in significantly increased drunk driving arrests and conviction rates, court liaison and finally, the detective bureau.

In his concluding assignment as a detective/fraud investigator, Mike discovered his penchant for careful research and detailed report writing.

After more than 15 years in law enforcement, Mike changed directions and, in 1984, started King Crane Service in Scotts Valley with his brother. He operated the business until 1999 then sold it, retired, rented out their Santa Cruz home, bought a 40-foot diesel pusher

motorhome and traveled with Jan as a full-time RVer for 11 years, visiting 40 U.S. states and parts of Mexico and Canada.

When their wanderlust was finally fulfilled, it was time to find a home in which to settle down for the remainder of their retirement. Mike and Jan liked the Woodbridge community, its amenities and its proximity to family in Santa Cruz. They moved in to their Fox Trot Way home in April 2010.

Mike says, “Many new residents downsize when they move here.

We upsized!” After a decade in a beautiful but maybe 400-square foot motorhome, their 1,633-square foot Chesterfield seemed, according to Spence, “…decadent with its two bathrooms, private lawn, five-burner cooktop, garage and a closet so huge it echoes.” Best yet, they “don’t have to move every two weeks!”

While enjoying their motorhome adventures, Mike and Jan grew tired of eating out and discovered the availability of fresh, local ingredients with which to do their own cooking. Mike says, “Cooking was something to do in the motorhome” but as their odometer registered increasing miles, he and Jan “became wannabe gourmets.” The two absorbed all they could from books, magazines, classes, farmers’ markets, college culinary courses and television cooking shows. As they traversed the countryside, they cooked with freshly caught wild salmon in Alaska, tender grass-fed lamb in northwestern Washington, self-dug butter clams in Oregon, sweet cold water lobster in Maine, pungent chiles in New Mexico and the abundant fresh produce grown in Arizona. They were among the earliest of the now popular farm-to-table movement.

Food and cooking are Mike’s passion. During the course of this interview, he and Jan (as sous chef) prepared their version of Food See

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MUCH MORE THAN THEY SEEM

CUNNING CHERISHES

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oger Cunning was born and raised in the Midwest, specifically Bowling Green, Ohio, in the center of the state not far from Toledo. Roger’s father passed when Roger was 16, his brother was stationed away from home in the Air Force, and Roger suddenly became “a teenage man of the house.” Having taken many industrial arts classes in school, he began work as a welder of big truck bodies the day after graduation, the savings from which helped pay for a full year of college. Roger put himself through school by working night shift and every summer.

Roger joined the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Bowling Green State University. He completed college with a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial education, a teaching certificate and the desire to become a shop teacher. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force, however, the same day he graduated.

The Air Force trained Roger in operating Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICMBs). He was stationed underground, beneath the wheat fields of Kansas. During free time, Roger was free to substitute teach in Wichita. He said he “taught all grade levels and many subjects but enjoyed junior high kids most.”

Toward the end of his obligatory stint in the Air Force, Roger decided to stay in and make it a career. He was sent to Grand Forks, North Dakota, “the coldest place in the world!” according to Cunning, where he had below ground Minuteman missile duty and ate and slept above ground where outside the wind chill factor could make it minus 105 degrees. He completed an MBA focused on quantitative decisionmaking at the University of North Dakota in 1977.

From 1977 to 1979, Roger had an exciting assignment with the Strategic Air Command headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, where he participated in a think tank addressing future missile concepts. He

played computerized war games and developed and tested nuclear war plans to collect statistical results of various scenarios. Roger became the SAC’s principle war games presenter, giving briefings to four-star military commanders from all service branches around the world.

Roger’s duty assignments took him to Greece for three years, England for three years and Great Falls, Montana, for three years where he served as an ICBM Squadron Commander responsible for 50 missiles and five control centers. Intermittently throughout his career, he attended advanced military schools including Air Command and Staff College, Air War College and U.S. Army War College.

His final Air Force assignment was as liaison between Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Strategic Air Command.

Roger retired from the Air Force in 1991. Although he celebrated the end of his military career at the lab, his work at the lab did not end.

Roger was hired as executive assistant to the director of Lawrence Livermore in which position his duties included “keeping track of all promises and pledges made to or by the director, all correspondence, and developing informational presentations the director gave at many high level national meetings and Congressional hearings.” He held the position for 16 years, gaining “extremely high level exposure to the greatest scientists in the world” until his second retirement in 2007.

It was at Lawrence Livermore that Roger met his current wife Elizabeth. Roger distinctly remembers their first date was March 18 and they listened to country music. The two were married in 1996.

The Cunnings lived in Tracy for almost 20 years where they were active in church, he as president of his church and she as full-time See

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Softball This Month WOLVERINES ON THE PROWL

By Bob Perrin

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he Woodbridge Wolverines softball team played in the Hall of Fame Tournament, August 13 and 14, at the Big League Dreams softball complex in Manteca. It was a celebration of the NCSSA’s (Northern California Senior Softball Association) twenty-fifth anniversary.

The Wolverines played teams from San Francisco to Sacramento in their division. In their opening game, the Wolverines set the tone of their tournament with a resounding 20-11 victory over the Sacramento Buds. They had three home runs in that game—a left field shot by Steve Hosler and inside-the-park homers from Greg Meagher and Bob Perrin.

In the second game, the Wolverines lost 21-18.

Photo submitted by Roger Gibson.

The Woodbridge Wolverines softball team.

The Wolverines played three games the next day. They beat The Goodfellas 31-21 and the Grumpy Old Men 21-15, but lost to the Lincoln Hills Coyotes 65 team 18-19. The Wolverines finished with a three win-two loss record, which was good for second place. Their two losses were by a total of only four runs. In fact, the Wolverines out-scored their opponents 108-87 and also scored the most runs in their division.

For their efforts, the players were awarded Hall of Fame watches and twenty-fifth anniversary T-shirts.

The Wolverines’ last tournament of the year was September 19-20 at Northgate Field in Manteca. Many residents cheered on the players – Roger Gibson, Wayne Gordon, Gary Fiorio, Mike Herrera, Jack Dauler, Sandy Davison, Jerry Morales, Glen Jenkins, Pat O’Rourke, Bob Perrin, Steve Hosler, Greg Meagher, Tom Mello, Nelson Conner and Charlie Pace.

"A big C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S to the Wolverines for taking second place in the Big League Dreams tournament. You ALL played HARD and deserve the Hall of Fame watches you received. It was a very exciting tournament. Thanks to you all who came out and rooted the team on (you know who you are)!"

~Karen Perrin

LOGO CHALLENGE

By Butch Larson

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n previous months, I have provided you a photo of a Minor League cap with logo as a challenge to identify the team name, league and Major League affiliation. As this is the last challenge for the year, I am introducing you to a more difficult task: to identify the city, league and team name indicated by this month’s logo. To increase the challenge, I am not going to identify which sport is involved. There is a clue within the photo that may help you (or not). The first five people to correctly identify the three items will win a voucher for a Combo Lunch at our Snack Shack (hot dog, hamburger, or salad with chips and a drink). Just send your picks to me at WBLarson@comcast.net. Enjoy the challenge. Good luck, sports fans.

Photo submitted by Roger Gibson.

Wolverines win Hall of Fame watches.

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"DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH" THE D-GALS

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By Debby Hickey

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atching our Diamond Gals at a recent practice session, I was touched by the support, encouragement and camaraderie.

Two lines were formed and they tossed balls back and forth, all the while engaged in conversations ranging from their throwing techniques to their phone technology! These must be bonding sessions as well, because the gals seemed to genuinely enjoy the sport as much as they enjoy each other.

It’s certainly a well-oiled softball program—two teams, four coaches and an associate staff of squad leaders, equipment helpers and field helpers. The coaches further divide their responsibilities by assignment: Council Rep, Field Coach, Equipment Coach and Practice Coach.

Each player is given a packet (“Softball Players Handbook”) containing the history of the Diamond Gals, general information, coaches/staff breakdowns, softball rules, softball skills, roster, schedule and even explanations of heat exhaustion/heat stroke (to be aware of) – it’s always safety first.

There are nine players from the original 2009 starting group: Marcia Umberger, Genie Sherrill, Barbara Shapiro, Louise Rodriguez, Sue Edmiston, Pat Caccamo, Mary Braun, Harleene Bebout and Dottie Aubrey. They, and a few of the newer gals with some previous experience on softball teams, have really helped the other players

Photo submitted by Sandi Larson.

Joanne Norcup pitches for the Red team. improve their skills and the quality of play.

The “Softball Skills” section of the players' handbook details the techniques of catching/throwing/batting a ball as well as running and position skills. There’s even a chart to determine “which bat is right for you” based on height and weight.

Many players have never played the game; some have very limited play, but all agree they have been surprised at the various skill levels See

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CAP CONTEST WINNERS FOR SEPTEMBER

By Butch Larson

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ur contest winners for the month are: Mel Topping, George Johnson, John Ochoa, Debby Hickey and Mickey Thole. Thank you all for playing. Enjoy your prize lunch at our super Snack

Shack.

The winners correctly identified the cap as that of the Albuquerque Isotopes, the Triple A farm team for the Colorado Rockies. They currently play in the Pacific Coast League at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have quite a storied past dating back to 1880 when the first known professional baseball team in Albuquerque was started by owner W. T. McCreight. Their first games were played inside the racetrack at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. McCreight imported players from the East and paid them $100 per game plus expenses. McCreight was a former major leaguer with the St. Louis Browns and so named the first Albuquerque team, The Browns. History does not record how many years they played, but the money was good for those days!

In 1915, the Albuquerque Dukes were born into the Class D, Rio Grand Association, playing teams from Phoenix, Tucson, El Paso and Las Cruces. They possessed the league leader in home runs, Frank Huckman, who smashed 10 homers for the Dukes. They lasted only one year.

In 1932, Albuquerque fielded the Dons who were placed in the Class D, Arizona-Texas League. The Dons’ Dick Gyselman led the league in batting average, runs and hits. This league disbanded in July. Finally pro ball returned in 1937, thanks to the St. Louis Cardinals. They initiated a team called the Albuquerque Cardinals who finished third that year but qualified for the playoffs where they won the league championship series by defeating the El Paso Texans 4 games to 3.

They played until 1941 in the Class D league.

Albuquerque tried to start another Dukes team in 1942 in the Class D, West Texas-NM League but withdrew in June after just 55 games.

With World War II, baseball went silent between 1943 and 1945. In 1946, they resumed play with the league reclassified as Class C and in 1955 were reclassified again to the Class B level. Finally, in 1956, Albuquerque played in the Class A West League as an affiliate of the

FEATURED SOFTBALL SPONSOR: Arvin Home Systems (A.H.S) Submitted by John Bauer, Sponsorship Committee

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or nearly 40 years, Arvin has been installing quality systems and providing outstanding service to homes and businesses in the Stockton, Modesto and surrounding areas. In 1976, Arvin Reed started the company installing central vacuum systems.

Through the years, he developed a reputation for good workmanship, friendly service and low prices. In the ‘80s he began adding to his line of products – whole house audio, home theater, intercoms and alarm systems. That’s when he added the business name of A.H.S. (Arvin Home Systems). As the Central Valley grew and technologies advanced, Arvin kept pace by adding his three sons to the company.

Today you can find several A.H.S. vans driving around Woodbridge and the Manteca area as well as thousands of A.H.S. security signs in local front yards.

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New York Giants. In 1958, they switched affiliation to the Cincinnati Reds only to have the league fold and leave them without a team.

Baseball returned in 1960 thanks to an offer from the Kansas City Athletics where they played as the Dukes in the Class D Sophomore League. In 1962, they moved to the Double A Texas League for a season but were then dropped by KC. The LA Dodgers struck up a relationship with them in 1963 and eventually purchased the franchise in 1964 for $20,000 (remember this number). In 1972, the Dodgers moved their Spokane, Washington, franchise to Albuquerque and started playing in the Triple A Pacific Coast League. With Tommy Lasorda as their manager, they achieved a 92-56 record and won the Pac Coast League Championship, the first of eight during the next 28 years.

In March 2000, the Dukes’ owner, who had purchased them from the Dodgers in 1979 for $349,000, sold to new owners in Portland, Oregon, for an estimated $10-12 million. They moved to Portland for the 2001 season and were renamed the Beavers. Albuquerque was again without a team. Then in 2001, two partners entered an agreement with the Calgary Canons to move to Albuquerque if $25 million in stadium upgrades were completed. Upgrades were completed in time for the 2003 season opener where the team started play as the Isotopes.

Finally, a happy ending for the POOR folks of Albuquerque. Or was it?

Things came full circle when the LA Dodgers (yea, those guys, da bums) again became their major league affiliate. So, they continue as the mighty Albuquerque Isotopes.

Alumni - Tommy Lasorda, Del Crandall, Mike Marshall, Jack Perconte, Rudy Law, Candy Maldanado, Ted Power, Ricky Wright, Alejandro Pena, Burt Hooton, Charlie Hough, Larry Hisle, Tom Paciorek, Von Joshua (I played high school ball with him), Jesse Priest, Geoff Zahn and Oral Hershiser.

Mascot - Orbit is a large goofy alien that arrived at Isotopes Park for the team’s inaugural season in 2003. The bright orange, yellow and red jolly giant landed late one night in centerfield and has made it his home ever since. He stands 6 feet 5 inches and weighs about 300 pounds with big floppy ears, big eyes and a long snout that gives him the appearance of a dog while the large belly resembles that of a stuffed bear. Orbit makes over 300 appearances a year and was crowned the 2012 MiLB Mascot Mania Best Mascot in the Minor League baseball.

Technology has changed and A.H.S. has, too. They now offer enhanced monitoring services, including full control of your alarm system through the Internet or your smart phone. You can now receive “alerts” from your alarm system when an event triggering the alarm occurs. The system can also access your thermostats, lighting, door locks and more.

For both home and business, A.H.S. installs high quality alarms, video and sound systems from a basic security system to a high-end 10 mega-pixel camera system and smart phone accessible alarms.

A.H.S. strives to provide prompt and helpful service every time and has been a Woodbridge Silver Slugger sponsor since the beginning of our program more than five years ago. Next chance you have, thank Arvin for his fine service and long-time support.

A.H.S. offers free estimates and installation. All monitored customers receive complimentary warranty repair service for as long as they are monitored.

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THE SNACKS IN THE SHACK ARE BACK

By Debby Hickey

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hen our softball league takes the month of July off for a break, the exciting games are not the only withdrawals we experience…the Snack Shack is also on break. Twice a week, Shack volunteers prepare lunch for you. You can grab a hot dog or burger hot off the grill or enjoy a colorful salad topped with grilled chicken. Other regular items include taco salad, Polish sausage and, sometimes, pulled pork with coleslaw. If it’s early, enjoy a doughnut or breakfast burrito with a hot cup of coffee. Sweet tooth? No problem.

Occasional dessert items offered have been cupcakes, brownies and even bread pudding. And, free with every purchase, are the warm friendly greetings and smiles from the Shack staff.

You, too, can be a Shack volunteer. Just sign up for whatever day(s) (Wednesdays and Saturdays) or hour(s) you want.

The camaraderie is key and everyone works as a team. No experience necessary!

The Shack will be in need of a manager for next season, as our dedicated Kathy Dezotte is stepping down after years of great service. If you’re interested in Shack duty, come apply. And bring a friend to volunteer with you. It’s such a great social opportunity. Some volunteers come to watch their spouses play, and then serve in the Shack. And don’t forget—you don’t have to be a softball fan to enjoy the Shack’s snacks. A lot of people “grab ‘n’ go” or eat at our several tables under the trees. Your patronage and support is welcome and very much appreciated.

Come join us!

Photo submitted by Sandi Larson.

Ron Kackley has served as BBQ Chef all season and is a great volunteer for the program.

UPCOMING SOFTBALL DINNER

By Roger Gibson

The annual softball dinner and program is October 24 at 6 p.m.

Hold the date.

2015 SPONSORS Softball Sponsors (in alphabetical order): Alhambra Water Antique Avenue Arvin Home Systems Center Appliance Cruisers (Boyett Petroleum) Delicato Family Vineyards Denise's Farmers’ Market Environmental Creations Fagundes Meats & Catering Farmington Fresh Manteca Lighting

Manteca Optical Old McGowan’s Feed Store Precision Auto of Manteca Sandi Larson (Re/Max) Second Chance Band Svenhard's Swedish Bakery The Lori's (PMZ Real Estate) Ultimate Furniture Uncle Frank's (Chez Shari) Walgreens

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elow is the softball schedule for the fall season's remaining games.

Dates Sat., Oct. 3

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Games 3 vs. 1 5 vs. 4 1 vs. 2 3 vs. 5 5 vs. 2 4 vs. 3 1 vs. 5 2 vs. 4 2 vs. 1 3 vs. 4 5 vs. 1 2 vs. 3 4 vs. 5 3 vs. 1

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Team Colors, Names and Coaches Team 1 = Green Hornets Coaches: Bob Hall, Al Sanchez Team 2 = Blues Brothers Coaches: Bob Perrin, Will Weintz Team 3 = White Knights Coaches: Chuck Gary, Roger Gibson Team 4 = Orange Crush Coaches: Tom Heath, Bill Kistner Team 5 = Red Heat Coaches: Craig Hoyer, Ken Beaty

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Results of the putting tournament held August 22, 2015.

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Dick Turner Jerry Just Jim Norcup Art Hogan Carl Cummings Mike Wedlake Robin Adams Bill Buffington Joe Brusco Rich Sgro Art Blevins Mike Zocchi Ray Foxworth Roger Goodnow Dan Nieri Bill Norcup Stan Sutfin

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 WOODBRIDGE BOCCE BALL

By Rick Hyden

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he Bocce Ball group meets at the courts on Sundays at 6 p.m. (starting October 11, we will start at 2 p.m. on Sundays) and on Thursdays at 8 a.m. (starting October 15, we will start at 10 a.m. on Thursdays). Bocce is a simple and easy game that can be played by all. All residents are welcome to come out and we can show you how to play in a matter of minutes.

What is Bocce?

Bocce is a competitive game of skill. It sharpens the reflexes and judgment and stimulates good fellowship among players. It is played by young and old alike.

The purpose of the game is to roll the bocce, a 4.5inch ball, as close as possible to the pallino, a 1.75inch ball that is rolled down the alley first. The bocce coming closest to the pallino scores.

Bocce fans claim the game helps improve their bowling, golf and shuffleboard because it has many features of these games in it.

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LADIES CLOSEST TO THE HOLE: Terry Cummings HOLE IN ONE Marilyn Larson

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Brenda Buffington HOLE IN ONE

MEN CLOSEST TO THE HOLE: 1. Jerry Just

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Residents compete on the bocce ball court.

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COMEDIAN AND MASTER HYPNOTIST WBL photo by Dreanna Langdon.

Only Patricia Paulin-Doscher (white hair) actually fell under the hypnotist's spell.

SECOND CHANCE BAND DANCE WBL photo by Dreanna Langdon.

Ray and Liz Olivares enjoy the band's music.

SALAD AND BAKED POTATO BAR PREPARATION WBL photo by Dreanna Langdon.

Lifestyle Committee member Jacqueline Andrews dices ham.

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John Green

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irst Chance! John Green was born during an air raid (blitz) in England during World War II, which could have turned out differently. He lived in war-torn England until he was 14 years old and then, in 1957, he and his parents moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

John came from a musical family. His father was a trombonist for the Salvation Army and his mother sang in choirs. John's passion was playing drums but he had also been trained in brass instruments. While in Canada, he started his own bands. The first one was called “The Shades.”

Following that he played in bands known as “Sweet Daddy Siki,” “The Roy Penney Band” and “The Townsmen Four.” Next, he formed a band called “The Source,” which played on Canadian TV and at The Pub in Canada.

In the early ‘70s, to support his wife and young family, John also did construction work. After living in Canada for 20 years, he decided to move to the United States, first settling in Oakland, and then Fremont, California. In 1989 John started his own underground construction company where he did all the work himself. He finally retired in 2010.

After his wife died, John moved to Woodbridge where he has lived the past four years. He continued his music and played drums in his band, “The Club Forty” in Manteca and Stockton.

Four years ago, John started the Second Chance Band made up of talented Woodbridge residents Elizabeth Cunning (keyboard and vocals), Lynn Egelston (lead vocalist), Irma Lewis (vocals and percussion), Gil Burns (guitar and sound engineer), Gary DiMare (guitar and base), Fred

Welch (guitar and base) and John, the leader of the band, who plays drums and does vocals. Their music is that of the ‘50s and ‘60s and some of the ‘70s. We are fortunate to have this group of very talented musicians here at Woodbridge and to have them play at our social functions, which always gathers a huge crowd. John and his band members are truly a gift to this community.

At each Woodbridge performance, the crowd gets bigger. Everyone delights in the music we can all relate to. The dance floor is filled and many memories come back to us through favorite songs of the past. Thank you, John!

Judy McNamara

John Green shows his collection of band photos and awards.

John Green (center) is the drummer and founder/leader of Second Chance Band.

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George and Marie Moffatt

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y sun sets to rise again." This quote from Elizabeth Barrett Browning so aptly describes the character of George Moffatt.

Only weeks ago, having been diagnosed with terminal emphysema, George was put on hospice. Today he is sitting in a wheelchair on his porch greeting friends and neighbors. No more hospice. George is even riding his golf cart up to the ballpark where he can visit and reminisce about his many years of playing ball.

George and his wife Marie grew up in the Toronto area of Canada. They met at a dance hall where they were both into Big Band music. They fell in love and have been married for 62 years.

George was a hockey player and had signed with the Detroit Red Wings, but a torn Achilles tendon put an end to his career. He later joined a Senior Olympics ice hockey team out of Santa Rosa.

In 1962, the Moffatts came to California where they lived in San Carlos, then San Mateo and Concord before building a home in Delhi where they farmed almonds for 22 years.

Professionally, George was a stereotyper, making metal printing plates for the presses of several Bay Area newspapers.

Marie was a singer and has sung since she was six years old. She sang for the Sweet Adelines both in Canada and here. She now participates regularly in Woodbridge Singers.

George has played baseball and softball all his life and, while living at Woodbridge since 2009, has played on all five teams.

Besides having been active in sports, George is an accomplished self-taught artist, his preferred media being oil pastels and acrylics.

He has won awards in Lathrop, including the Mayor's Award, and has had his art displayed at Delicato Winery as well as at the Haggin Museum in Stockton.

The Moffatts have four boys, seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Marie wanted me to add this to their brief biography: "I would like to add that George and I are very grateful for all the help and support we have received from our neighbors and friends since George has become ill. Thanks to all.

Marie" George, as I pedal by, I will continue to hear you yell out my name and greetings with a big smile and positive attitude.

George and Marie Moffatt.

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 WHEELS OF WOODBRIDGE Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Cars Car Show, October 3

By Bill Barnhart, President & Head Lugnut

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t’s nearly here, folks! In eight short days, on Saturday, October 3, the Wheels of Woodbridge Lugnuts will be hosting its eighth annual Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Car Show. Put it on your calendars now. The show is open to everyone to come and check out the beautiful cars that will be on the street in front of the model homes. If you have grandkids and would like to show them a little bit of automotive history, now is the time to do it. Or, if you just want to wander down memory lane with your spouse, significant other or good friend, come by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and let that one special memory put a smile or Cheshire cat grin on your face.

There’s no charge for looking, although we hope you will bring some of your hard-earned savings and chow down on the great hot dogs prepared by the Men of Woodbridge and try your luck at winning a raffle prize. Or, come earlier and check out the baked goods and coffee prepared by the Women of Woodbridge before they all get eaten by the car guys. The Veterans group will also be there, selling neck coolers to raise funds for Honor Flight and other great veteran programs. For entertainment this year, we will have

both the Second Chance Band performing for our enjoyment (don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes) and Softball teams playing several games during the day.

All awards at the car show are based on people’s choice, so we really want everyone to help pick out the best car in each category.

Ballots will be handed out the day of the event or you may cut out the one on page 31 and save it for the event.

Here’s a list of the faithful sponsors who have signed on in support of the 2015 car show. Each one has supported the car show for multiple years and we owe them a heartfelt thank you: • The Lori’s with PMZ Real Estate – Platinum sponsor, display booth with root beer floats, sponsor a First Place trophy, business logo on T-shirt • Riverside Management – Platinum sponsor, sponsor a First Place trophy, business logo on T-shirt • Pulte – Platinum sponsor, sponsor Best of Show trophy, business logo on T-shirt • Van Berg & Associates – Platinum sponsor, display booth, Sponsor’s trophy, business logo on T-shirt • Valley Custom Karts – Platinum sponsor, display booth, business logo on T-shirt • Doctors Hospital – Platinum sponsor, business logo on T-shirt • Steve’s Mobile – Platinum sponsor, gift certificate raffle prizes, business logo on T-shirt • Tom Thorson Financial – Gold sponsor, business logo on T-shirt • Fran’s Creative Upholstery – Silver sponsor, business logo on T-shirt • Susan Russitano with PMZ Real Estate – Silver sponsor, sponsor a First Place trophy

Photo by Britt Bogue.

Three of the 2014 Car Show First Place trophies constructed by Lugnut Dan Bogue.

Photo by Gloria Chavez.

Photo by Britt Bogue.

Jack Keef Memorial Trophy.

2014 Best of Show, 1959 Corvette owned by Mario and Gloria Chavez.

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• Dominic Martos with Farmer’s Insurance – Silver

sponsor and granddaughter who helps present awards • Security Public Storage – Silver sponsor Please remember, the annual car show is a major fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank. All proceeds after expenses are given to Second Harvest and over the past five years, we have been able to raise $37,000. This money is used to feed the underprivileged throughout communities in a seven-

county area. We can be proud that quite a large number of our residents volunteer each year to help make the show a success.

The best part about it is that the majority of the money raised is brought in through sponsors and other sources from outside the Woodbridge community but yet Woodbridge residents get to enjoy both the car show and receive recognition for having performed such a worthwhile service for those less fortunate.

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 WINE 101

By Jon Ford

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n Wednesday, September 16, Wine 101 had guest presenter Don Vehrs at the class. Don is a Woodbridge resident and recently passed his first level Sommelier training.

Don graciously agreed to talk to our class about his desire to become a Sommelier and to discuss the four levels of training for a Master Sommelier. It was an exciting class and Don's presentation covered interesting aspects of Sommelier training. I wish to thank Don for his time and talents. I know that a great deal of preparation went into the evening's talk.

On Wednesday, October 7, we will be exploring the wines of Washington. I will give a 20-minute presentation on the American Viticultural Areas of the state of Washington, grapes that are grown in those regions, and wines made from those grapes. Participants are asked to bring their own wine glasses, a bottle of wine from Washington (any varietal) and an appetizer to share with the class.

There will be no class in November because Wine 101 will be on the road to Lodi for wine tasting at Durst Vineyards and Macchia Vineyards. The bus trip is sold out. We will depart Wednesday, November 4, at 10 a.m. Participants will bring their own lunches for this event. Both vineyards are offering discounts for purchases on that day.

In December we will have our annual Christmas Potluck and Bottle Exchange. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Note: This is an earlier start time than the regular classes.) Only 96 participants will be accepted for this event.

You will be assigned a dish to bring when you sign up. For this evening, we will have a dinner and our bottle exchange. Each bottle should be wrapped in Christmas charm and a "White Elephant" style exchange will take place during the evening. No one knows initially what he or she will end up with. Sign-ups for this event start Thursday, November 5.

I have plans that take us almost through the year 2017. I hope to see you at future events.

SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME

 WOODBRIDGE READERS' GROUP

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s usual, our Woodbridge book nook met at the Clubhouse to discuss this month's choice. Ann Barden presented The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Ms. Hawkins was born in Zimbabwe and lived there until she was 17. She then moved with her family to England and remained there. She was a journalist and began her writing career as a novelist by writing romantic comedies. Eventually she felt she should write books with a darker sort of plot and wrote The Girl on the Train. Our thanks to Ann Barden for suggesting and presenting this

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interesting book.

We had two new people at our meeting who had not yet read the book but appeared to be interested in it.

We had a lively discussion, as always, about The Girl on the Train. One member said that as soon as she saw the picture of the author on the flyleaf, she knew the story would be dark and mysterious because that is what she saw in the picture of Paula Hawkins. She was right. It is a murder mystery with a twist – in fact, several of them.

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your beverage of choice. Tickets are $18 per person and available at the front desk.

WSSC ANNUAL SOFTBALL BANQUET – Saturday, October 24 – All details will be provided to softball players regarding this annual event.

WINE & CHEESE TRAVEL TALK – Monday, October 26 @ 5 p.m. – Setness Tours will be here with lots of information on all of the tours they provide and on some new trips they are adding. Enjoy a glass of wine, taste some cheese and possibly find a trip or two you are interested in. Please sign up at the front desk so we are able to accommodate everyone.

POTLUCK NIGHT – Tuesday, October 27 @ 5:30 p.m. – It’s an open potluck night so “surprise us.” Coffee and water will be provided and you may bring your beverage of choice. Sign up at the front desk.

DOCTORS HOSPITAL HALLOWEEN WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL – Wednesday, October 28 @ 5:30 p.m. – Come out and enjoy the early evening with a little wine, cheese and fruit. If you feel like dressing in your best Halloween costume, the hospital will have a contest for best costume again this year. Please sign up at the front desk.

HALLOWEEN DANCE – Saturday, October 31 @ 6 p.m. – This will be our first Halloween dance actually held on Halloween night, so let’s all get into those spooky costumes and howl the night away. We’ll have a new band playing for us by the name of RB/X, recommended by one of our residents. Watch for upcoming details about food. Price not yet determined at this time.

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they are attaining – simply because they are being shown how to do it!

Dottie Aubrey told me these women want to be here on these teams, adding, “When you catch that first fly or make a big play—it’s such a rush!”

Even though squad members are interchangeable, there is still an incredible amount of cohesiveness within.

The season for the D-Gals ended the last week of September. Sign-ups for next season begin in early spring next year. Dottie Aubrey says, “No skills are necessary---we train everything!” Watch for the open practice sessions next year to see if you want to try it out and have some fun!

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Some of us found no redeeming aspects to the characters – at least most of them; there was one who seemed normal. This was a psychological mystery and after most of us figured out that there were many shifts in time and space – as well as in characters, we found it easier to read. It did take some work to keep up with the story but it was absorbing at times and different from most mystery stories. One of our members said the novel reminded her of an Alfred Hitchcock movie and I can see the parallel because the book takes place in a relatively small area with few characters and is mysterious. One member enjoyed looking at the book as pieces of a puzzle, which she tried to put together to help her discover who the killer was. This took quite a bit of work and I don't think most of us approached it that way.

In our club, we all have our own way of reading and our own preferences – that is what is so interesting about our book club – we really never know what type of book we will be reading next. Last month it was a book from the Mrs. Pollifax series and although there was danger, you always knew she would live because there were other books about her written after the book we read. This book is a more 'dangerous' read. I think most of us really enjoyed reading The Girl on the Train. I know I did. Thank you, Ann, for suggesting it. Our book for next month is The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak.

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shrubs and trees when they drop foliage or flowers to prevent the spread of disease the following year.

Don’t prune frost sensitive plants such as fuchsias or hydrangeas until the spring. Fall and winter are good times to have your trees pruned once they go dormant.

One thing I am going to look into this month is diverting rainwater into a barrel. I’m sure there are folks out there who have done it successfully. Some cities and counties are offering rebates to folks who divert their downspouts into at least a 50-gallon barrel. There is at least one company in northern California that sells kits for this type of water saving. If you have any first hand knowledge of this type of system or are currently doing this, I’d love to talk to you to gather and share information.

Friends of the U.C. Davis Arboretum and Public Garden are having two plant sales this month: October 10 and 24.

They will have a large selection of California native plants, other regionally appropriate plants and “Arboretum All-Stars” (tough, reliable plants that have been tested in the arboretum,

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are easy to grow, don’t need a lot of water, have few pest or disease problems, and have outstanding qualities in the garden). The October 10 sale is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the October 24 sale is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Manteca Garden Club meets the third Monday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Manteca Library. The Manteca Garden Club meets from September through June and everyone is welcome!

This month the San Joaquin Master Gardeners have a seminar Saturday, October 17, at the Manteca Library. The topic is “Don’t Toss it, Compost it!” Class starts at 10:30 a.m. and ends at noon. People interested in attending should register a week prior to class by calling 209-963-6100 to ensure there are sufficient materials for everyone who attends.

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Network star Alex Guarnaschelli’s Chicken Cutlet Sandwich, using fresh sage grown in their backyard garden. I watched as Mike deftly crisped prosciutto slices and cooked the sage until pale and crispy. At the butcher block island, Jan whisked together mayonnaise and red wine vinegar for a tangy sauce. Mike then fried chicken cutlets, thinly pounded, crumb-breaded and sprinkled with herbs and spices. The aromas wafting from the stove were tantalizing! Jan and Mike assembled the sandwiches in careful order – sauce on the bottom of a pillowy Kaiser roll, followed by a mound of crispy romaine, chicken cutlet, Parmesan cheese, sage, prosciutto, more sauce and, finally, the top of the roll.

Served with potato chips and a variety of pickles, oh, my gosh, it was an amazing multi-level taste and texture treat!

To share their interest in all things food, Mike and Jan started the popular “Cooking 401” group last April. Their inaugural recipe was savory crepes – a tasty mix of chicken, asparagus, mushrooms and white cheddar cheese enfolded in feather-light pancakes.

During class, group members surrounded the Woodbridge Clubhouse demonstration kitchen counter, watching, listening, learning and enjoying tasting-sized portions.

According to Mike, 401 in the group’s name “means senior or upper level just like in college,” an idea suggested by resident Don St. Lawrence. The group is “structured like a college level class in that it is lead by an instructor and group members pay tuition (albeit nominal) for each class they attend.” Class size is limited to 24 and monthly tuition is $5 per person. Funds are used to purchase utensils, plates and other necessities for the tastings.

Each group member is responsible, on a rotating basis, for leading a class. Class leaders bring their own ingredients, supplies and special tools not available in the kitchen. The textbook Mike uses

is "On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals (Fourth Edition)" by Sarah R. Labensky and Alan M. Hause, the same textbook used in Cabrillo College’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management program. All residents are invited to take part in Cooking 401 but are asked to sign up at the front desk in advance since class size is limited.

In addition to being the founder of Cooking 401, Mike actively participates in many other community activities. He is a member of the Men of Woodbridge group and helps coach first base for Diamond Gals’ softball games. He originated the annual Sherwood Forest Barbecue with its BBQ rib challenge at which 70 to 80 people are fed every June. Mike chaired the Property and Grounds Committee, serves as advisor on the Woodbridge Reserve Study and is a longtime member of the Woodbridge LIFE Editorial Team. He regularly attends Finance, Property and Grounds and Policy and Procedure committee meetings, as well as Listening Post, Town Hall and board meetings to stay up-to-date on what is going on in our community. He likes to do his homework, to debate and exchange ideas and he particularly values the special friends he has met while he and Jan have lived in Woodbridge.

The skills Mike brings to the position of director are those he possesses intrinsically or learned on-the-job and include welldeveloped communication skills, observation skills and people skills, a commitment to helping people, and the ability to work with difficult people in difficult situations. He values teamwork and collaboration. He is able to collect and analyze information and is a critical thinker, able to deduce ideas and make sound judgments. Most importantly, Mike has the ability to put petty differences aside for the greater good.

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Food Trivia

Compiled by Mike Spence from sources including "On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals, (Fourth edition), S. Labensky and A. Hause; Good Housekeeping magazine, food recipes; Good Housekeeping magazine, Fun State Trivia; PepsiCo website and Corsinet.com trivia website.

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In 1962, astronaut John Glenn ate the first meal in space: applesauce puree.

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In the United States, a pound of potato chips costs 200 times more than a pound of raw potatoes.

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Potato chips were “invented” in Florida in 1853 by Chef George Crum. They were a mocking response to a restaurant patron’s complaint that his french fries were too thick.

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In 1935, drive-in restaurant owner Louis Ballast trademarked the term “cheeseburger.” Fortunately for In-N-Out, Burger King and others, he never enforced the trademark.

Pepsi-Cola was invented in North Carolina in 1867. Pharmacist Caleb Bradham’s brew was touted as an aide to digestion.

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The dye used to stamp the grade on meat is made from grape skins.

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Annually, Kansas produces enough wheat to feed every human living on Earth for two weeks.

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Watermelons are not a fruit, they are vegetables most closely related to cucumbers and gourds.

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McDonald’s and Burger King sugarcoat their fries so they will turn golden.

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The herring is the most widely eaten fish in the world. The nutritional “value” of herring is equal to that of lean beef.

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The first soda “pop” in the United States was produced in Michigan in 1866: Vernor’s Ginger Ale.

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Van Camp’s pork and beans was a staple of Union soldiers in the Civil War.

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Nabisco’s 1912 creation, the “Oreo” cookie, holds the distinction of being the world’s best-selling cookie.

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One-third of all the tortillas produced in the United States originate in Texas.

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The ice cream cone was invented at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. An ice cream vendor ran out of serving cups and asked a nearby waffle vendor to roll up some waffles to substitute for cups.

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If every apple picked annually in Washington State were laid side-by-side, they would circle the Earth 29 times. Even more impressive, they’re all hand-picked.

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ROSEMARY AND BOICE GLASSEY – 70 YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS An interview by Judy McNamara

"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." ~ Aristotle

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hat an honor and privilege it was to interview Rosemary and Boice Glassey, two amazing people who have just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple’s genuine love for one another overwhelmed me and made me think that this kind of happiness and contentment is not only found in fairy tales.

The Glassey’s story began in Menlo Park where they met at the opening of Flood Park. Boice was a Marine for three years and Rosemary worked for the Navy. They married three days before the end of World War II and continued to live in Menlo Park where Boice worked for the fire department for 29 years.

After having three children and being a stay-at-home mom, Rosemary became an aide in the school district.

When Boice had time off from the fire department, he spent it in his workshop working on woodworking projects. Some lovely pieces are displayed in their home.

The Glasseys are proud that their grandson teaches at East Union High School, where his niece is a student.

Boice and Rosemary have lived in Woodbridge for nine years and enjoy all the people who are neighbors and friends.

Rosemary says the secret to their long marriage is listening to one another. Boice added that he and Rosemary are now working on the next 70 years of wedded bliss and, with their positive attitude, this may just happen.

Congratulations to you both on a long and successful first 70 years!

Photo submitted by Claudia Watkins.

Rosemary and Boice Glassey celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

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music director for whom Roger later ran all of the audio-visual equipment. Roger applied the multi-media and technology skills he learned at Livermore Lab to his church AV work.

After Elizabeth retired from formal employment, she and Roger prepared to move to the Del Webb community near Nashville, Tennessee, near where Elizabeth originally came from. Her son, his wife and two children who live in Riverbank, however, were dismayed and saddened at the plan and convinced the Cunnings to look for a home closer by. Shortly thereafter, Roger and Elizabeth settled into their home on Plumcreek Lane in Woodbridge.

Prior to actually moving into the new home, Roger joined the Woodbridge Veterans group. Within six months of moving in, Roger volunteered to take responsibility for upgrading the Woodbridge portal and remains one of the site administrators who helps with accounts and communicates with the service provider regarding technical difficulties. He headed Flags Over Woodbridge for three years until turning it over to Don Vehrs four months ago. When Elizabeth became director of Woodbridge Singers, Roger began to provide audiovisual support. He provided the same support for the Strummin’ Wonders Ukulele group until Paul Hanz took over.

Roger was elected to the Woodbridge Owners Association board of directors in October 2013 and was recently selected for another term. He considers the board’s greatest achievement during his first tenure as “making the organizational change from committeecontrolled management to more top down management from the operations manager.” According to Roger, this change “streamlined the association’s management processes.”

Cunning’s priority for the upcoming term is transition from developer dominance of the board to homeowner majority, expected to occur in 2016. “In preparation for the transition,” Cunning says, “every governing document must be reviewed and updated to make it accurate and consistent with current law“ (the Davis-Stirling Act that governs HOAs like ours). Cunning thinks a recent board achievement was the hiring of Deon Stein as WOA counsel. “Stein is well connected in the HOA legal field, has taught classes on DavisStirling for more than 20 years, and will be instrumental in the rewrite of governing documents with assistance from community members,” says Cunning.

At this point in the interview, Roger and I walked from his living room to his office, passing an electronic keyboard. His hand indicating the piano, Roger related he “grew up on piano, taking lots of lessons and loving to play three hours a day into his high school years.”

In his office Roger pointed out a hammer dulcimer, a stringed instrument somewhat like an autoharp, played with a set of small wooden mallets. Roger said he “is self-taught and dabbles on the instrument but not so much once elected to the board.”

Next to the dulcimer was a saddle stand and saddle. I asked if he rode. Roger humorously revealed he is “an old cowboy (in his mind).”

Above the stand hung a large watercolor depicting the Great Falls of the Missouri River, a gift to Roger when he left his favorite Air Force command in Great Falls, Montana.

On the adjacent wall hung a shadow box of ribbons and medals along with other military memorabilia including certificates of achievement and artwork. Roger is fervently patriotic as evidenced by his royal blue shirt with Air Force insignia and the items he proudly displays in his office. Above his desk was a signed and numbered lithograph of an oil painting titled “Washington at Carlisle” by Mort Künstler. Roger’s Army War College class gave the original painting to the school in 1989 and each student received a lithograph.

Roger sat at his computer desk to demonstrate his connection to computers and technology but almost immediately began talking about the things he has collected over the years. In a handsome wooden bookcase, I saw slide rules, triangular rulers called architectural or engineering scales, a protractor, calipers and other tools that might be used by an architect or draftsman.

On a shelf below were silver and brass bowls Roger had skillfully hammered into perfect shapes as well as a working gyroscope he had hand crafted. I marveled at the bowls’ beautiful smoothness and symmetry!

Roger proudly showed me his great great great uncle’s autograph album, the pages browned and flaking away at the edges. There were also many old books and family heirlooms including his copperplated baby shoes now used as bookends. He has tintypes and other artifacts from family members dating back to the Civil War. We went in to Elizabeth’s quilting room to see the quilt his grandmother (ironically named Elizabeth Cunning, too!) had hand quilted for Roger’s mother and father’s wedding. Roger explained that as a boy growing up in Ohio’s farmland, his dad taught him to take care of people and things. For Roger these items generate fond memories and remind him of the value of connection to family.

Roger contributes valuable skills gained through life experience, education and his Air Force career. He possesses outstanding communication skills, the ability to teach, supervisory and management experience, knowledge of strategic planning, ability to build teams and develop leaders, experience with nonprofit organizations, advanced computer and audiovisual equipment skills, and understanding of social media.

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(Silversea Cruises) in Vancouver, BC.

2. Bryan and Jeannie Tebbutt enjoyed a cup of cappuccino in a cafĂŠ in Vienna in August (while reading Woodbridge LIFE).

Wow! Woodbridge LIFE has been circling the globe with our wandering residents!

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1. Becky and Lance Frederick on the deck of the Silver Shadow

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3. Carol and John Turner went to Niagara Falls in Canada for their 32nd anniversary.

4. Three Woodbridge residents, Judy Hea and Joe and Susie

Blair on a Happy Feet mission trip in Guatemala (hours from Guatemala City), brought shoes and socks to children in remote areas of South America and shared the gospel with them.

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