WBL JUNE 2018

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 8 • Issue 6 • Number 81

June

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

June • 2018

Woodbridge

President Woodrow Wilson signed Mother’s Day into law in 1914. The celebration of fatherhood can be traced back to the Middle Ages in the Catholic religion. Father’s Day was not a permanent national holiday in the U.S., however, until signed into law by President Richard Nixon in 1972.

s r e c n a D d n a s r S i n ge r i a F e t a t V isit S

Sunday, June 17, is the day to honor fathers and father figures for their contributions to their children’s lives as well as their influence in our society.

Happy Father’s Day, Woodbridge dads!

Inside

Calendar.. . . . . . . . . .

Events and Activities. .

Gardener’s Corner .. . .

Groups and Clubs. . . .

Health Tips. . . . . . . . .

Triker’s Travels. . . . . .

Where in the World.. . .

. . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

. . . . . . .

.9 .8 16 .6 33 30 34

READ WBL ONLINE: http://issuu.com/ woodbridgelife

Contact us: WBLIFE2017@gmail.com

WBL photo by Sharyl Burgeson

Woodbridge Singers Rich Ferreira and Kathy Dezotte, as Abel and Melissa Frake, bake the first place mincemeat pie See SINGERs and DANCERS Spring concert pages 18-19

Page 2 • June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

From the Editor

What’s Happening at Woodbridge?

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

S

ummer officially begins this month and with it come heat and grandchildren. Larry and I are looking forward to three weeks with our two Arizona grandsons, ages 10 and 12. We have all kinds of ideas for entertaining and keeping them busy and only wish they could stay longer. They bring happiness, joy and youthful excitement into our lives.

Woodbridge LIFE welcomes a new columnist to the team. We are grateful to Susie Blair, RN-BSN, for volunteering to contribute a monthly health tips column. Susie knew at the age of five that she wanted to become a nurse, following in the footsteps of her mother, stepmother and stepgrandmother. Although recently retired after 40 years as a nurse, 30 of which were at Doctors Hospital of Manteca, Susie confesses her favorite jobs were opening the maternity ward in the King Abdul Aziz Airbase hospital in Dharan, Saudi Arabia, (as a contracted American nurse) and working in the intensive care nursery at Oakland Children’s Hospital and San Joaquin General. Susie has 15 year’s experience as DHM staff training coordinator and has delivered community and childbirth education as well as CPR/First Aid classes. Learn more about Susie and her husband Joe on page 33. Find Susie’s new column, “Live Longer and Healthier” on the same page.

Marie Evans, regular “Day Trippin’” and “Unique Hobbies” columnist needs your help. If you have favorite places you enjoy visiting, please share with Marie by email (mevans2900@verizon. net) or phone (239-3726). She would love to hear your ideas then write

June 2018 • Page 3

By Jennie Custodio, Activities & Events Coordinator

F

Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL about them in Woodbridge LIFE so you might enjoy them, too. Marie shares an interview (page 25) with talented woodworker Duane Becker, who transforms chunks of wood into objects of usefulness and beauty.

We feature the Woodbridge Singers and Dancers Spring Concert this month but you will also find countless photos of other Woodbridge activities in this edition. Take a look at your friends and neighbors enjoying themselves at the “Margaritas and Mariachis” celebration (page 17), the Mother’s Day Breakfast (page 14) and Wine 101 (page 21).

Volker Moerbitz, talented writer/photographer, shares Manteca’s centennial celebration on page 22. Bill Barnhart adds the story of the WWI mural and explains the Manteca Mural Society’s Veterans’ Mural Project on page 23. Sharyl Burgeson, also a gifted writer/ photographer, introduces Norma Burroughs and her favorite recipe on page 33.

Happy Father’s Day to all Woodbridge dads! Thanks for all you contribute to your families!

~ Carol Jo Hargreaves and the Woodbridge LIFE Team

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the July 2018 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Tuesday, June 5.

Email your materials to wblife2017@gmail.com Please send any photos as separate high resolution .jpegs, attached with your emailed article.

(In other words, please do not embed photos in your articles.)

(Please DO NOT send Woodbridge LIFE items to the Editor’s personal email address.)

Thank you!

eedback from a recent Listening Post suggests you’d like more transparency and more events.

So this month I’m going to get transparent about more events, specifically the dreaded budget.

Believe it or not, events cost money, lots of money, so if we want more Jennie Custodio, events, we have to pay for them.

Activities/Events Coordinator At least until we hit the lottery or my money tree finally starts to sprout. I keep watering the darn thing but no such luck yet.

While I do wish we had an unlimited budget, we don’t. We have a $1,000 budget for free events every month. And while that sounds like a lot of money, it’s really not. A band can run anywhere from $500 to $3,000! I shall pause and wait for you to pick your jaw up from the ground. Often, potluck entertainment can eat up the entire budget for the month. That, we are trying to change. If you know of any bands or entertainment looking to get their foot in the door and want to give us a good deal, please leave suggestions at the front desk for me. I’m happy to book them.

Happy Hours appear to be a resident favorite. Guess how much JUST awnings, extra chairs and tables, etc., cost? Almost $1,000! (Yep, that would be our entire budget for the month to simply sit in the shade.) Add in entertainment and a root beer float and this is why you’ve got a $6 ticket price.

It’s summertime and I know we all want more events at Liberty Park. I’d LOVE to put on a ton of events there. We can easily accommodate 500 people. But an event for 500 people at the park, you guessed it, costs money! Word on the street is that people don’t want to pay for events at the park; it’s too hard to control crowds, and you can’t take tickets at the park. I disagree and I’m willing to give it a shot. So to that, I say, CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! I run by a very specific motto that is to ALWAYS ASSUME POSITIVE INTENTIONS. With that being said, I hope everyone will pay their $2-$3 and enjoy the event so we can keep having them.

Otherwise, I have to go into “mama mode,” punish the entire class and take away events at the park. In June, we are doing Movie in the Park for a minimal price. That big screen costs a whopping $1,100 to rent.

Who knew it would cost so much to watch a movie outside!

My hope is that by understanding the cost of things, it may make more sense when you see ticket prices for events. Next time you think negatively about paying a few bucks for an event, you’ll remember this article and exercise a bit of understanding and acceptance of the ticket price. Let’s have an awesome summer with some great events, even if it costs us a few bucks!

In Memoriam

In tribute to a Woodbridge resident who has died, Woodbridge LIFE welcomes a resident spouse or family member/friend to submit up to 100 words and an optional 2 x 2-inch photo for publication. Send submissions by email to wblife2017@gmail.com.

the WOAFrom Update Page 4 • June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

WOA Update

Bridge

%\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD

By Ramon Rivera

WOA Communication

Happy Father’s Day! The WOA staff wishes each Woodbridge father a special Happy Father’s Day.

Pleasant Journeys Doni Cicero

%\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD

Community Listening Post Listening Post returns Thursday, June 14, at 6 p.m. after taking off the month of May. I encourage residents to come and participate as we focus on updates for the organization and develop ways to continuously improve our efforts to serve the community.

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Destination Specialist

(209) 551-8174

Pleasantjourneys@comcast.net 5DPRQ 5LYHUD Operations Manager

Non-Compliance Program The non-compliance program was a topic of discussion during April’s Listening Post. Through the discussion, Operations received helpful feedback to improve the process for residents. Immediate improvements we have made include updating the online form and the response residents receive after submitting a non-compliance report through the Woodbridge portal. The response includes a brief overview of the compliance process and information about steps WOA staff will follow to resolve the non-compliance. Other suggestions received, such as adopting a fee schedule for violations, will require approval from the board of directors. All feedback received will be investigated and updates will be provided through Listening Post.

Clubhouse Tennis Courts Reseal Project The reseal of the Clubhouse tennis courts will begin Monday, June 4. We expect the project to be completed by Friday June 15. The Clubhouse tennis courts will be closed during the indicated two-week period. Updates for the project will be provided through email blasts and news announcements on the Woodbridge portal.

Ask

A

ARChie

s part of purchasing and closing on our homes in Woodbridge, we each acknowledged and signed legal documentation that the use of our property is subject to the restrictions of the community’s governing documents. The Architectural Review Committee (ARC), appointed by the board, has a responsibility to assure that residents uniformly follow the rules for the purpose of protecting and maintaining property value and, most importantly, the overall attractiveness of the community.

Ő˘

One of our tasks, recently noted in the ARC Mission Statement, is to focus on community education to encourage compliance and resolve violations without penalties.

It is this task for which the committee serves as a liaison between the community and the board. The goal is that compliance issues are to be processed in a timely and efficient manner, a task that many of our community spoke to at the April 12, 2018, Listening Post. Let’s take a look.

Life of a Non-Compliance Report Submission A non-compliance report may be submitted in the following ways: 1. A hard copy Non-Compliance Report form may be printed from the Woodbridge portal (ourwoodbridge.net). Sign in to the portal with your Sign in Name and Password. Click the red Sign In button. Click the Resource Center tab. Click the plus (+) sign to the left of Governing Documents. You will see a file titled

Non-Compliance Report. Click the form name to open the file. Select View On-Line, Download or Print to view the form and print it. Complete the hard copy form and turn it in to the Clubhouse front desk or mail it to Woodbridge Lakeview Clubhouse, 2401 Morning Brook Drive, Manteca, CA 95336, Attention: Leilani Rodriguez 2. An electronic Non-Compliance Report form may be submitted via the Woodbridge portal (ourwoodbridge.net). Sign in to the portal with your Sign in Name and Password. Click the red Sign In button. Click the Resident Services tab. Click Management Office & Forms. Click Form - Complaint or CC&R’s Rules Violation. The form will be partially completed with your name, address, phone number and email address. Type in the white boxes to describe the violation, violator (if known) and violator’s address. If you have a photograph to attach, you may do so.

Click the red Submit button. An automatic email confirmation response will be sent to you (no other communication will be sent $ 9(5< 9(5< %,* 7+$1. <28 72 5(6,'(17 :$<1( :$5' :+2 to you due to confidentiality). %5,1*6 86 7+( 0267 '(&$'(17 9$5,(7< 2) &+2&2/$7(6

:( 62222 $335(&,$7( <28 :$<1( 3. Riverside Management and other Woodbridge HOA staff will

review thea :22'%5,'*( 67$)) Non-Compliance Report you submitted. A letter of warning will be mailed to the violator via â&#x20AC;&#x153;snail mail.â&#x20AC;?

4. The violator has 15 to 30 days to comply. This timeline may include further mailings requesting compliance.

See

ARChie page 5

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W oodbridge LIFE

June 2018 • Page 5

From the Boardroom

By Roger Cunning, president, Woodbridge Owners Association

O

sails.”

ur wonderful climate is finally telling us that summer is here. Many residents will be traveling while others remain at Woodbridge and continue to enjoy the “cruise ship that never

The board of directors recently finalized this year’s Membership Voting schedule. That means the dates of our election process for new members to the WOA Board of Directors. Two board positions need to be filled.

In years past, we sought volunteer nominees during the month of June.

This year Vice President Norm Hauser provided a more compressed election calendar which the board unanimously approved.

This year you’ll receive your invitation to be a candidate for director in July. More details will follow in next month’s Woodbridge LIFE. Please consider self-nominating for one of the two available three-year terms of service, as you’ll find the experience most rewarding.

The Finance Committee decided to change the schedule of their monthly meetings to the Thursday preceding board meetings that normally occur on the fourth Wednesday of each month. This will allow more time for the committee to analyze WOA finances prior to making recommendations to the board. It’s a great change as this committee is one of the best we’ve ever had. Thank you, Finance Committee members!

We extend a huge “thank you” to all individuals who stepped up to assist in our proposed updating of governing documents. This is a huge task. The volunteers have split into two sub-groups, one led by Lynn Brazen and the other by Kim Niemeyer.

From

ARChie

page 4

5. If no response or corrective action is received, a second notice will be generated and mailed. A second two-week period will begin. If no response is received, a hearing notice will be mailed out and the issue will be reviewed by the Woodbridge Owners Association (WOA) Board of Directors for resolution.

Your identity will remain confidential throughout this process so the homeowner you reported for non-compliance would not suspect you.

Again, thank you for ensuring our community continues to keep within the governing documents agreed upon when you purchased your home.

FACT or FICTION?

Fiction Courtyard walls may be installed within two feet of the sidewalk.

Fact Courtyard walls and posts must be a minimum of 10 feet from the sidewalk.

For additional information, see Design Guidelines located on the Woodbridge portal under Resource Center. Click on Governing Documents. Click on Design Guidelines and View On-line or Download.

Go to Article II, Landscaping and Exterior Improvements, section 2.11, Fences/Walls, subsection a, c, d and e (pages 7 and 8).

Lynn’s group will focus on Rules and Regulations that concentrate on operational issues. Kim’s group will tackle the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) as well as WOA Bylaws.

The board recently approved the purchase of replacement round tables for Clubhouse functions. The existing tables are very worn and sometimes snag members’ clothing when brushed against.

The board also decided to add some recommended aquatic plants surrounding Lake Rockwell. These will help the lake’s appearance as well as maintain the proper balance of vegetation.

We welcome your attendance at the next scheduled meeting of the board of directors on Wednesday, June 27, at 4 p.m. Please consider self-nominating to be a candidate for the upcoming board elections.

June 2018 WOA Committee Meetings Meeting ARC Review ARC Inspections New Resident Orientation Listening Post ARC Review Finance Committee ARC Inspections Board Meeting

Day Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Wednesday

Date

Time

6/5/18 6/12/18 6/14/18 6/14/18 6/19/18 6/21/18 6/26/18 6/27/18

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

6 p.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 p.m.

4 p.m.

Fiction Landscape plans or any alterations to front yard are not required if I keep within the Design Guidelines and other WOA governing documents.

Fact All plans must be reviewed and approved by the ARC before work is to begin.

For additional information, see Design Guidelines located on the Woodbridge portal under Resource Center. Click on Governing Documents. Click on Design Guidelines and View On-line or Download.

Go to Article II, Landscaping and Exterior Improvements, sections 2.1 5/9 and 2.2 (page 5).

As I say goodbye to May and hello to June, I have a couple of updates to share regarding the Architectural Review Committee (ARC): Jacquie Alexander will be stepping down from the position of chairperson; however, she will remain on the committee until which time the committee has transitioned new committee members.

ARC member Tony Delgado will be taking helm 4/25 over the12 p as committee chairman. Best wishes and good luck as you take the lead, Tony.

Maria Meniktos has resigned her position of committee member as of June 1, 2018. Each of us appreciated her informative and invaluable input, not to mention the hours of time she spent participating in meetings and inspections. We truly are saddened to see Maria leave the committee. Enjoy your summer, Maria. There’ a lot to do and see.

Woodbridge Singers Page 6 • June 2018

Meets every other Monday Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 @ 6:30 p.m.

W oodbridge LIFE

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

Interest Groups: Groups & Clubs Christian Men’s Fellowship 55er’s RV Group “Just Fore Fun” Ladies’ Golf Senior Bowling Women’s Bible Study

Contact Dave Basehore Sue Edmiston Betty Buff Babara Silva Carolyn Johnson

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

“REGUA Real Estate Team” g Eldon R. Regua, Maj Gen(R), MBA Realtor BRE#01970692

209-923-4241 (c) Eldon.Regua@gmail.com Cirella T. Regua, BA, GRI, SRES, SFR, PMC Realtor/Notary BRE#01466468

40 -892-0861 (c)

408-519-6466 (fax) CirellaRegua@aol.com

Woodbridge Residents

www.ourwoodbridge.net

WOA Groups and Clubs: Groups & Clubs

Bunco Canasta Chair Volleyball Chess Club Cooking 401

Contact Penny Dauler Patti Barnhart Rick Hyden Kathy Comden Cherie Ford Mary Braun Susan Holt Judy Simpson Dave Steffy Jack Dauler Jan Spence

Crochet/Knitting

Debbie Vierra

Artists & Crafters Ballroom Dance Bocce Ball Bridge

Cribbage Drama

Dave Steffy Michelle Paradis Pat Buxton Game Night Rick Hyden Hand & Foot Sue Cameron Ladies Billiards Mary Braun Line Dancing (Beginning) Sue Lough Line Dancing Patti Barnhart Line Dancing (Evening) Bill Goodwin Men of Woodbridge Chuck Harvey

Phone

Meeting Day and Time

629-8575 629-8838 824-9257 239-3191 665-7872 229-6379 275-5817 647-2901 825-4805 269-8575 924-8032 925918-1023

M-F. Time & Workshops vary Fridays @ 4:15 p.m.

SU & TH @ 2 p.m.

825-4805 815-9446 824-9257 239-8663 624-3982 229-6379 624-3713 629-8838 823-9767 647-4479 818429-1221 647-2695

Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m.

W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m.

Mondays @ 1 p.m.

Thursdays @ 9:15 a.m.

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

Fridays @ 6 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 10 a.m.

National (American) Mah Jongg Neighborhood Watch Group Oil Painters

Cindy Carlsen Bob Hall Patti Barnhart

239-5712 629-8838

Paddle Tennis Pickleball Ping Pong

Stan Sutfin Barbara Shapiro John Goodman

815-9735 823-3343 629-8200 510-9098997 239-8235 815-9343 239-2983

Pinochle

Robert Philis Al Sanchez Poker Joe Victoria Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger

Mondays @ 10 a.m.

3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

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

Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. (days vary) 2nd & 4th Monday @ 4 p.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 2 p.m.

Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fridays 1 - 3 p.m.

Block Captains will be notified of meetings Tuesdays @ 9 a.m.

Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m. at Liberty Park M-F. Time varies M & TH @ 1 - 3 p.m.

Mondays @ 2:15 p.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Fridays @ 5 p.m.

Days and times vary

Robotics

Don St. Lawrence 825-7137 Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Westport Room, Scrapbookers Elaine DeSouza 603-9796 3rd Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

818429-1221 647-2695 Tuesdays @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Shang-hai Rummy Cindy Carlsen 408Thursdays @ 4-5 p.m.

Social Dancing Anthony Aquino 206-8993 in the Multipurpose Room Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 Mondays @ 2 p.m.

Tennis Mel Topping 239-8718 TU-TH-SU @ 8 a.m.

Trivia Eileen Hill 624-3945 3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

Veterans of Woodbridge Rick Van De Boom 923-4709 2nd Monday @ 11 a.m.

Walking Indoors Jacque Reynolds 629-8508 M-W-F @ 8:30 a.m.

510Wheels of Woodbridge Steve Ray 876-2962 1st Tuesday @ 10:30 a.m.

Wine 101 Wii Bowling Women of Woodbridge Woodbridge Pool Hustlers Woodbridge Book Group Woodbridge Senior Softball Club Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club Woodbridge Singers

Jon Ford Tom Heckl Polly Smith

815-9803 Days vary 275-9537 Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

665-7236 3rd Wednesday @ 11 a.m.

Monday through Friday Ron Plummer 609-4350 @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Patty DeRoos 239-2833 1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m.

408John Ochoa 981-3499 Seasonal 4083rd Wednesday @ 4:30 p.m.

Mike Patterson 640-9768 in the Oxford Room Meets every other Monday Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 @ 6:30 p.m.

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

W oodbridge Woodbridge LIFELIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

â&#x20AC;&#x2030;Reaching Out

Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581 Board of Directors

Roger Cunning, President Norm Hauser, Vice President Bob Teglia, Secretary Terry Hickey, Treasurer Andrew Price, Director-at-Large

Operations Manager

Ramon Rivera 824-7831 rrivera@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities/Events Coordinator

Jennie Custodio 824-7927 jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net

Office Coordinator

Leilani Rodriguez 824-7581 lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge.net

Maintenance Supervisor

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

Management

Riverside Management PO BOX 697 Roseville, CA 95661 916-740-2462

The opinions expressed in

Woodbridge LIFEĘźs 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: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woodbridge LIFE is a celebration of the diversified residents of Woodbridge by Del Webb in Manteca â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.â&#x20AC;?

June7 2018 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 7 Page â&#x20AC;˘ May 2016

Woodbridge LIFE

2401 Morning Brook Drive Manteca, CA 95336

209-824-7581

www.ourwoodbridge.net PUBLISHER :2$

&DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV

EDITOR

ADVERTISING

/HLODQL 5RGULJXH]

WBL EDITORIAL TEAM Sharyl Burgeson, asst. editor Jennie Custodio Marie Evans Carol Jo Hargreaves, chair Ann King Judy McNamara Volker Moerbitz Pepper Noble Ramon Rivera Leilani Rodriguez Mike Spence Shelley Tate Cate White

239-1492 824-7927 239-3726 823-3538 650-464-0151 923-4718 239-7965 239-1933 495-6803 824-7581 924-8032 479-4249 823-3381

Woodbridge LIFE is a free monthly 8PPECSJEHF -*'& JT B GSFF NPOUIMZ publication of the Woodbridge Owners QVCMJDBUJPO PG UIF 8PPECSJEHF 0XOFST Association, a nonprofit organization serving "TTPDJBUJPO B OPOQSPmU PSHBOJ[BUJPO TFSWJOH the residents of the Woodbridge by Del Webb UIF SFTJEFOUT PG UIF 8PPECSJEHF CZ %FM 8FCC community in Manteca, CA. Woodbridge DPNNVOJUZ JO .BOUFDB $" 8PPECSJEHF LIFE invites stories, photographs, comments, -*'& JOWJUFT TUPSJFT QIPUPHSBQIT DPNNFOUT cartoons, jokes and any other information that DBSUPPOT KPLFT BOE BOZ PUIFS JOGPSNBUJPO UIBU would be of interest to residents. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and XPVME CF PG JOUFSFTU UP SFTJEFOUT 8F SFTFSWF edit for content and length. We also reserve UIF SJHIU UP BDDFQU PS SFGVTF TVCNJTTJPOT BOE the right to refuse advertising or articles that FEJU GPS DPOUFOU BOE MFOHUI 8F BMTP SFTFSWF in our opinion do not reflect the standards UIF SJHIU UP SFGVTF BEWFSUJTJOH PS BSUJDMFT UIBU of the newspaper. The Woodbridge LIFE JO PVS PQJOJPO EP OPU SFnFDU UIF TUBOEBSET advertising contract permits each advertiser toPG UIF OFXTQBQFS ÉŠF PQJOJPOT FYQSFTTFE conduct one event per year in the Lakeview XIFUIFS CZ QBJE BEWFSUJTFNFOU PS FEJUPSJBM Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. The opinions DPOUFOU EP OPU OFDFTTBSJMZ SFnFDU UIF WJFXT PG expressed, whether by paid advertisement or editorial content, do not necessarily reflect the UIJT OFXTQBQFS PS UIF 8PPECSJEHF 0XOFST views of this newspaper or the Woodbridge "TTPDJBUJPO $POUFOU TVCNJUUFE NBZ CF FEJUFE Owners Association.

Content submitted SFQSJOUFE BOE BDLOPXMFEHFE XJUIPVU DPOTFOU may be edited, reprinted and acknowledged VOMFTT TQFDJmDBMMZ SFRVFTUFE 8PPECSJEHF -*'& without consent unless specifically requested.

QSPPGSFBEFST VTF UIF "TTPDJBUFE 1SFTT 4UZMFCPPL Woodbridge LIFE proofreaders use the iUIF KPVSOBMJTU T CJCMF w BT B XSJUJOH BOE FEJUJOH Associated Press Stylebook, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the journalistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SFGFSFODF ÉŠF QVCMJTIFS JT OPU SFTQPOTJCMF GPS bible,â&#x20AC;? as a writing and editing reference. The VOTPMJDJUFE NBOVTDSJQUT PS BSUXPSL .BUFSJBMT publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or artwork. Materials submitted TVCNJUUFE XJUI B TFMG BEESFTTFE TUBNQFE with a self-addressed, stamped envelope will FOWFMPQF XJMM CF SFUVSOFE $POUFOUT DPQZSJHIU beÂŞ returned.

Contents copyright Š 2018 by CZ 8PPECSJEHF 0XOFST "TTPDJBUJPO Woodbridge Owners Association. No part of /P QBSU PG UIJT QVCMJDBUJPO NBZ CF SFQSPEVDFE this publication may be reproduced without XJUIPVU XSJUUFO QFSNJTTJPO PG UIF QVCMJTIFS written permission of the publisher.

&RQWDFW XV

WBLIFE2017@gmail.com

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 wblife2017@gmail.com

Page 8 â&#x20AC;˘ June 2018

Woodbridge Owners

Woodbridge Owners Association Association Committees

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW â&#x20AC;˘ Jacquie Alexander, Chair alexander-fox@comcast.net ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW209-823-2914

Committees

â&#x20AC;˘ FINANCE TonyCOMMITTEE Delgado, Chair â&#x20AC;˘ Jacob Lewis, Chair bmradct@yahoo.com lijalewis@comcast.net 647-2593 647-2995 LIFESTYLE

W oodbridge LIFE

Coming to Woodbridge

Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 2018 Submitted by Jennie Custodio, Activities & Events Coordinator

DANCE WITH CRYSTAL IMAGE BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, June 2 @ 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Variety band, Crystal Image comes to Woodbridge to play classic rock, country, blues and much more. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard your feedback for dances to start later. Starting in July, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try for a later start time. Feel free to bring a drink and an appetizer to share. In the Multipurpose Room. Pay at the front desk. $10

FINANCE COMMITTEE â&#x20AC;˘ John Baber, Chair jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net â&#x20AC;˘ Jacob Lewis, Chair 824-7927 GENEOLOGY WORKSHOP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, June 6 @ 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A lijalewis@comcast.net free workshop to learn about your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots using Ancestry.

647-2995 COMMUNICATION com. Discuss how to create your family tree, add family â&#x20AC;˘ Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair members and the best methods to navigate through collections LIFESTYLE Woodbridge LIFE Editor and such as census reports, marriage and immigration records and Directory Chair Chair â&#x20AC;˘ Jennie Custodio, add your own information to your tree. RSVP at the front desk. cjohargreaves@gmail.com jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net In the Bristol and Andover Room. FREE 823-3538 824-7927 WELCOMING COMMITTEE â&#x20AC;˘ Diana Clements, Co-Chair COMMUNICATION tenor4@comcast.net â&#x20AC;˘ Carol Jo Hargreaves, 665-4353 Chair â&#x20AC;˘

â&#x20AC;˘ Bill Barnhart WELCOMING COMMITTEE bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us â&#x20AC;˘ Diana Clements, Co-Chair 629-8838 tenor4@comcast.net 665-4353

â&#x20AC;˘

Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair jltebbutt@gmail.com 923-4356

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS â&#x20AC;˘ Bill Barnhart, Co-Chair bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us 629-8838 â&#x20AC;˘

A TASTE OF PRESTIGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, June 7 @ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Come and get a taste of what Prestige Senior Living in Manteca is all about. There will be food, activities and an opportunity to meet the Prestige Management team. RSVP at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE

Woodbridge LIFE Editor and JeannieChair Tebbutt, Co-Chair Directory jltebbutt@gmail.com MUSICAL INSTRUMENT DONATION DRIVE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, June 11 WBLIFE2017@gmail.com 923-4356 through Friday, June 22 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Do you have instruments lying around 823-3538

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

Rich Ferreira, Co-Chair raf49er@yahoo.com 629-8371

Important Notice About Cancellations When you have signed up for a free 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.

www.ourwoodbridge.net

that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want anymore? In coordination with retiring Manteca Unified School District Music Director Bob Krueger and incumbent Anthony Dahl, we will be holding a musical instrument donation drive to benefit the school district to help continue music in our schools. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re experienced with fixing or repairing musical instruments, we need you, too! No sheet music or pianos. Drop instruments off at the Clubhouse between June 11 and June 22.

CASINO BUS TRIP TO RED HAWK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, June 12 @ 8:30 a.m.

Try your luck and place your bets. Board the bus to Red Hawk Casino. $15 free slot play. Arrange to be at the Clubhouse by 8:15 a.m. The emergency contact form at the front desk must be completed each time you go on a bus trip. Pay at the front desk. $12 CASH ONLY (does not include tip for the driver).

at the door.

SUMMER DANCE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, June 16 @ 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Men of Woodbridge hosts their annual Summer Dance featuring the Second Chance Band. BYOB and appetizers to share. In the Multipurpose Room. RSVP at the front desk. $5 MURDER MYSTERY DINNER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, June 17 @ 5 p.m. AND Monday, June 18 @ 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Woodbridge Drama group presents, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Will to Murder.â&#x20AC;? Choice of tri-tip or chicken dinner.

BYOB. In the Multipurpose Room. Sign up at the front desk. $25 (Proceeds benefit Camp Caterpillar, a grief support camp for children who have lost a loved one.)

COOKING 401 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, June 19 @ 2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join Phyllis McDonald and Jan Spence who will make chopped fresh salmon burgers with aioli. In the Quincy Room. RSVP at the front desk. $5 WOMEN OF WOODBRIDGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MEET & GREET â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, June 20 @ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An informal gathering for all women of Woodbridge. Make some new friends and find out what WOW is all about. Sign up at the front desk beginning June 4. On the patio. FREE WINE 101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, June 21 @ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bob Highfill, communications and promotions director for the Lodi Wine Commission, will be the guest speaker. His topic will be Lodi Wine, Past, Present and Future. Please bring an appetizer to share, your own wine glasses and a Lodi wine to share with your table and neighbors. The community table will have Lodi wines to sample. Sign up at the front desk. $3 PUTTING CONTEST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, June 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Check-in time: 4:30 p.m.

Tee time: 5 p.m. Potluck and results to follow in the Multipurpose Room. Please bring a dish to share. Open to 72 golfers. Deadline for signing up is 12 p.m., June 20. Sign up at the front desk. $5 CASH ONLY.

:KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX Ă&#x20AC;QG \RX DUH

CRAFT BEER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, June 13 @ 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;toâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The Yeastyplease, CULTURAL PRESENTATION THREE RIVERS INDIAN LODGE Important Notice unable attend, as a courtesy to others,BY call the Clubhouse front desk

WR FDQFHO ,I WKH HYHQW KDV D ZDLWLQJ OLVW WKH IURQW GHVN FDQ Ă&#x20AC;OO WKH BeastiesAbout â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Key toCancellations Interesting Beer Flavors.â&#x20AC;?

Plan to join your Monday, June 25 @ 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; You may have visited their colorful vacancy from the list. Thank you. fellow craft beer lovers for a deep dive into the world of yeast. festival, the Pow-Wow, in July. You may have heard the drums Bring a bomber (22-ounce bottle) of beer you think might taste and, maybe, on a Sunday, when the wind blew from the north, different and a snack for table sharing. Also bring your own beer you may even have noticed a slight whiff of sage or cedar in the mug. Sign up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $2 air. Do you want to learn more? Three Rivers Indian Lodge will give us a cultural presentation of Native American drumming, NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, June 14 @ 10 a.m. songs and dances put together by staff members of Three Rivers Learn more about your Woodbridge Owners Association and Indian Lodge, drummers, dancers and other volunteers from the join the Clubhouse team as they answer your questions. Learn Native American community. Sign up at the front desk. On the about the association structure, the Architectural Review patio. Space is limited. FREE process and the resources and activities available to you. In the Oxford Room. RSVP at the front desk.

POTLUCK WITH JERRY LARSON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, June 26 @ 5 p.m.

Resident Jerry Larson brings his musical talents to our June LISTENING POST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, June 14 @ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Listening Post potluck. Sure to be a real treat. Bring a dish to serve eight. In the is an informative forum with an open invitation for all residents Multipurpose Room. Sign up at the front desk. FREE to attend. Hosted by Ramon Rivera, operations manager, we provide updates on WOA operations, projects and special events BOARD MEETING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, June 27 @ 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Board and discuss hot topic issues. We encourage all residents to come members will discuss operational topics, management issues, and participate. Most of our ideas for improvements begin finances and other subjects. The board encourages any through the feedback we receive at Listening Post. Come and homeowner to attend. This meeting is for homeowners only. In join us. We look forward to seeing you. In the Multipurpose the Multipurpose Room.

Room. :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX Ă&#x20AC;QG \RX DUH HOUR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday,call June 29Clubhouse @ 5 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Resident favorite to attend, please, as a HAPPY courtesy to others, desk MOVIE IN THE PARK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Greatestunable Showmanâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, Dakota & Johnny return tothe Woodbridge for front the June Happy

WR FDQFHO ,I WKH HYHQW KDV D ZDLWLQJ OLVW WKH IURQW GHVN FDQ Ă&#x20AC;OO WKH June 15 @ 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kick off summer with our first Movie in Hour! BYOB and appetizers. Please do not set up before 3 p.m. vacancy the list.

Thank Lakeside you. the Park! Movie begins at dusk. Kona Ice willfrom be selling shaved seating by ticket or cash donation. Sign up at the front ice. At Liberty Park. Sign up at the front desk. $2 in advance, $3 desk. $6

Important Notice About Cancellations

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2018 • Page 9 Summer Clubhouse Hours (5/1 through 8/31) NOTE: Dates may vary seasonally.

June Events and Activities

Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sundays, 8 a.m. to - 8 p.m.

y Activities

Sunday

Summer Clubhouse Hours (5/1 through 8/31

Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday

Tu e s d a y

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturd

2

3

4

S P ² :RRGEULGJH

D P ² $5& ,QVSHFWLRQV

D P ² 0XUSK\V

D P ² 0XUSK\V

6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV

S P ² :RRGEULGJH

:LQH :DON %XV 7ULS

:LQH :DON %XV 7ULS

6SULQJ &RQFHUW

6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6SULQJ

11

12

13

14

S P ² /LVWHQLQJ 3RVW

S P ² 'RF

7

6

S P ² (OYLV D EDQG

&RQFHUW S P ² :RRGEULGJH 6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6SULQJ &RQFHUW

9

10

S P ² 3ROLF\

D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO

D P ² 1HZ 5HVLGHQW

3URFHGXUHV &RPPLWWHH

5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ

2ULHQWDWLRQ

0WJ

&RPHG\ 0DJ

S P ² 3URSHUW\ *URXQGV &RPPLWWHH 0WJ S P ² 6LS IRU 6FKRODUVKLS

16

17

18

19

20

21

D P ² $5&

S P ² 6SHDNHU 6HULHV

S P ² 'UDPD

S P ² *RO

,QVSHFWLRQV

S P ² 7KH 5XVW\

*URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW

7RXUQDPHQW

D P ² :LQH

5RFNHUV %DQG

0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

25

26

EXV WULS WR WKH $PDGRU ZLQH FRXQWU\

23

² 'UDPD *URXS

7URXEOH DW

24

S P ² %D\ $UHD

D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO

S P ² 'UDPD

6WULQJV 7ULR

5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ

*URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW

FD -XQFWLRQµ

27 Woodbridge LIFE

28

distributed S P ² +DSS\ +RXU

0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

30 MEMORIAL DAY

127(

31

S P ² )LQDQF

S P ² 6WUXPPLQ·

&RPPLWWHH 0HH

:RQGHUV 8NXOHOH

WR EH GHWHUPLQH

3DWULRWLF &RQFHUW

ź 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.

DOHQGDU ZDV ODVW XSGDWHG 6/20 5HIHU WR Á\HUV RU WKH :RRGEULGJH SRUWDO IRU DGGLWLRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ This calendar was last updated 5/26/18. Refer to flyers or the Woodbridge portal for additional information.

s t n e v E ming

s t n e v E g n i m Upco Save the Date!

JuLy 2018

As a courtesy to Woodbridge residents, we are providing the following event information to assist in planning

Asand a courtesy to Woodbridge residents, are providing the following event informa obtaining tickets.

Please note: This informationwe is subject to change. Contact the Clubhouse front desk if toyou assist in planning and obtaining tickets. Please note: This information is subject t have questions. change. Contact the Clubhouse front desk if you have questions.

See

(9(176 pag

Page 10 • June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

At the Clubhouse ææ CRAFTERS CORNER

By Debbie Cosetto

H

ere we are in the month of June. The weather is getting warmer.

I sure hope my air conditioner is ready to go.

I thought this month, I’d share a little about the classes the Artists & Crafters group offers. We try to offer a variety of crafting classes. Did you know you might live next door to an artist? A number of our residents have taught classes ranging from sewing/quilting projects, to card making, painting and home décor projects, just to name a few. And we are always on the lookout for new teachers. So, if you have a talent in a particular area and think you’d be interested in teaching a class, please contact me or come to our General Meeting.

When we have an upcoming class, we post the Class Sign-Up Sheet on the easel outside the Westport Room. During the General Meeting, the upcoming classes for the month are discussed and the Class Sign-Up Sheets are posted. We also try to display samples of any upcoming class projects in the window of the Westport Room. As you’re moseying around the Clubhouse, take a look in the window to see if anything interests you.

If you see a class that does interest you and you’d like to sign up, write your name and information on the Class Sign-Up Sheet. The Class Sign-Up Sheet contains the date/time of the class, the instructor’s name and the cost for the class. It also indicates if there is a supply list of items you will need to purchase. Supply lists are available in the pocket on the easel as well.

To pay for a class, step inside the Westport Room. You will see a counter to your right. To the far right of the counter (closest to the display windows), you will see envelopes. Complete the information on the outside of the envelope, place your money inside and seal the envelope. You will see a black box on the wall next to the display window and counter. There is a slot at the top of that box into which you may drop your envelope. You can then return to the Class Sign-Up Sheet and check the box marked “paid” next to your name. That’s all there is to it.

We truly encourage everyone to sign up for classes. We want you to have fun and try something new. However, as a courtesy to our instructors, we need to ask if you sign up for a class and cannot attend, please cross your name off the Class Sign-Up Sheet or contact the instructor to let her know you won’t be able to make it. Instructors often spend a lot of time preparing a set of supplies for each student and it helps them know how many sets they need. Also, if a class is full, it would allow someone on the waitlist to attend.

This would help our instructors out a lot. Thanks so much!

Here’s what the Artists & Crafters group has happening in June: Friday, June 1 at 10 a.m. – Artists & Crafters GENERAL MEETING. Friday, June 8 at 12:30 p.m. – Molly Cooper will teach a WATERCOLOR PAINTING class. This month’s painting is entitled, “Still Life: Oranges and a Pepperpot.”

Thursday, June 14 at 9 a.m. – Connie Reed will teach a JEWELRY MAKING class.

Friday, June 15 at 9 a.m. – SCRAPBOOKERS get together to work on their scrapbooks.

Monday, June 18 at 10 a.m. – KAISER BREAST CANCER PILLOW WORKSHOP. Martha Harman leads a talented group of ladies and makes

pillows for breast cancer patients. Please come help put these pillows together and know your talent and energy are going toward helping someone facing a health challenge. You don’t need to know how to sew to help. (Kaiser Hospital provides the materials.)

Friday, June 22 at 10 a.m. - Kathy Dezotte will lead the WOODBRIDGE ROCKS class. Kathy will teach attendees how to paint the fun rocks people are discovering all over the community and beyond. Rocks, paints and brushes are provided.

Friday, June 29 at 9 a.m. – DOG & CAT BEDS WORKSHOP. This workshop is led

by Lorrie Tran. Come by and help make dog beds and cat mats for our furry friends currently living at local animal shelters. You don’t need to know how to sew to help. This is an all-day event and pizza will be provided to those helping out.

We will begin accepting sewing scraps (no old clothes, please) in the Westport Room on June 1.

Remember to look for the Artists & Crafters calendar of activities on the easel outside the Westport Room. Also, make sure to check out the window displays in the Westport Room. In addition to upcoming class project samples, we also have samples displayed from groups that meet regularly, as well as samples from our philanthropic groups. If you’d like to be among the first to hear about upcoming events for the month, come to our General Meeting held the first Friday of each month. We’d love to see you.

Have a great month!

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2018 • Page 11

Funky Fashion Show Comes to Woodbridge

O

n Sunday, April 29, the Artists & Crafters of Woodbridge hosted a luncheon followed by not one, but two fashion shows.

Presented by:

One hundred ladies enjoyed a luncheon of chicken salad-stuffed croissants and macaroni and green salads finished with a red velvet cupcake.

Lunch was followed by the first fashion show presented by dressbarn®.

Models included Genie Becker, Pat Fidler, Connie Reed, Phyllis Rose and Jan Spence.

Modeling fashions of their own choosing, these ladies were lovely.

Genie Becker Pat Fidler Connie Reed Phyllis Rose Jan Spence The second fashion show was presented by One of a Kind fashions. Picture, if you will, the literal translation of many of our every day fashions. Pencil skirt, boat neck shirt, shirtwaist dress, etc. Now you understand the “funky” in Funky Fashion Show.

Pictured are our models showing their “one of a kind” creations. Narrator Kathy Dezotte started the show in her pinstriped jacket, turtleneck shirt and seersucker pants. Lorna Powell showed us a tea shirt with bell-bottom pants. Debbie Cosetto put her own spin on a duster with a plunging neckline. Not to be outdone, Penny Dauler modeled a pencil skirt and 24-carrot necklace. Lynn Brazen got creative with a sack dress including pockets by Raleys. Nedra Ball, the driving force behind this craziness, showed us a mini skirt, pillbox hat and scoop neck top. A maxi dress and penny loafers demonstrated Shirley Lopes’ sense of humor perfectly. Red pumps, briefcase, ball cap and doublebreasted top completed the wacky outfit Ellen Lee-Wootton put together. Every fashion show ends with a showstopper outfit and we had just the model and outfit. Peggy Pigg modeled the latest in ball gowns, accessorized with a straw hat.

The audience had a great time and the models had even more fun putting on the show.

Kathy Dezotte

Lorna Powell

Debbie Cosetto

Lynn Brazen

Nedra Ball

Shirley Lopes

Penny Dauler

Ellen Lee-Wootton Peggy Pigg

THANKS to Jack Dauler, Dave Steffy and Jacob Lewis for assisting throughout the afternoon. Many, many thanks to Ellie Engstrom for creating and making our wonderful luncheon and to Kathy Dezotte for the decorations, models and narration.

BIG thanks to Nedra Ball for the idea, inspiration, imagination and her leadership through the whole process.

Page 12 • June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

OUR WOODBRIDGE LIBRARY

Garage Sale

By Jacque Reynolds

R

WBL photo and caption by Sharyl Burgeson

esidents are welcome to borrow books from our Community Library at the Lakeview Clubhouse. Books are shelved alphabetically by author’s last name. Paperback books are located inside the cabinets.

Our volunteer librarian, Jacque Reynolds, reminds us to please return books to the BOOK CART located in the Library on the right side wall. From there,

she will return the books to their proper places on the shelves.

If you would like to donate books, please leave them on the cart in the Library with a note. “Self Help,” history, cook and garden books are NOT accepted because there is not enough room to display them. For donations of 20 or more books, please call Jacque Reynolds at 629-8508.

THANK YOU!

Although Sue and Lee Dempsey (seated in back) downsized before moving from Strawberry to Woodbridge in January, they obviously had plenty left for their first community yard sale in early April.

Mr. “Fix-it”

We Buy Gold, Silver, Platinum, Dental Gold, Coins & Jewelry!

Fine Jewelry Repairs On Location to serve your Jewelry Repair Needs

• Custom Designs • Loose Diamonds • Diamond Jewelry • Fine Jewelry Repair • Financing Available • Se Habla Español

INSTANT CREDIT NO CREDIT CHECK! NO EMPLOYER CHECK! NO INTEREST! (REPAIR YOUR CREDIT!)

1167 S. Main Street • Manteca • 824-2300 Mon-Sat 10-6pm

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2018 • Page 13

ææ bridge

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

Bridge Scores APRIL 30: Cherie Ford Phyllis Tindell Phil McCallion Marilyn Larson Letha Watson Don Harris Betty Buff Esther Lapointe

5770 4830 4380 4060 3520 2870 2310 1060

MAY 14: Don Harris Phyllis Tindell Marilyn Larson Esther Lapointe Phil McCallion Kay Schnaidt Kathy Comden Cherie Ford

4700 4600 4040 3000 2920 2830 2410 2320

MAY 7: Don Harris Phyllis Tindell Barbara Kreps Esther Lapointe Betty Buff Kathy Comden Cherie Ford Kay Schnaidt Phil McCallion

5230 4170 3470 3440 3330 3210 2840 2830 2460

MAY 21: Don Harris Barbara Kreps Grace Pasion Phil McCallion

Kathy Comden Phyllis Tindell Esther Lapointe Betty Buff Letha Watson

5530 4240 3840 3260 3180 3000 2360 2320 1530

COME JOIN US JUNE 20 ON THE PATIO STARTING AT 6 P.M. This is an informal gathering for all Women of Woodbridge (WOW).

Make some new friends and find out what WOW is all about.

Sign-up will be at the front desk starting June 4.

No charge.

SHREDDING DAY WBL photos and captions by Sharyl Burgeson Sharon Bayer watches Men of Woodbridge (MOW) Lyle Bennett (left) and Bill Goodwin (right) unload her four big boxes to be placed in the shredder. Sharon and her husband were among the first wave of residents who bought homes in Woodbridge, mainly in “Gilligan’s Island,” in 2006. This is the third year Lyle has organized the Access free shredding morning for Woodbridge residents as a donation-accepted fundraiser for Men of Woodbridge.

All proceeds benefit the club’s philanthropic projects. Lyle, who worked for Access for nearly 20 years, estimated over 100 residents took advantage of the service and donations netted $537. Lyle has plans for another free shredding day this fall.

Dominic Martos (center, in black) helps Men of Woodbridge (MOW) and an Access employee unload his boxes to be shredded at the MOW-sponsored free shredding morning in early April. Dominic, an 11-year Woodbridge resident and local business owner, expressed his thanks to MOW for their “great idea of service to residents.” Dominic had “extra stuff” to shred that had been saved for his clients for seven years.

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 14 • June 2018

www.ourwoodbridge.net

ææ men of woodbridge Mother’s Day Breakfast WBL photos and captions by Sharyl Burgeson

MOW volunteers Dave Reed (left) and Horace DiMaggio work hard to make hot scrambled eggs for the buffet line.

The Men of Woodbridge gathered in force to present the annual Mother’s Day Breakfast of mimosas, orange juice, scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, fresh fruit, coffee and water.

(L to R): Barbara Bohaboy, Robert Bohaboy, Patti Dowling and Dennis Atwell choose selections from the buffet line.

Loretta Vincent (in blue) invited her two children and other family members as guests to the Sunday breakfast. (L to R): Larry Vincent, John Allan, Roadie Rickenbacker, Loretta Vincent and Lynn Allan.

Compare Our CD Rates Bank-issued, FDIC-insured





% APY*

Minimum deposit 





% APY*

Minimum deposit 





% APY*

Minimum deposit 

       

Call or visit your local financial advisor today.

  

  

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

(L to R): Kay Green, Helen Engstrand and John Green enjoy their Mother’s Day breakfast.

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2018 • Page 15

?

ææ woodbridge drama group

By Michelle Paradis

OBITUARY William Robert Thornburg, III January 18, 1931 - May 15, 2018

March 15, 1931 21, 1938July 21, 1938 March 15, 1931 21, 1938July March 1931 July 21, July 1938 March 15, 1931 15,

On May 15, 2018, William Robert Thornburg, III smoked his last smuggled cigar, drank his last glass of single malt whiskey and passed peacefully away with a rare smile on his face.

Born into a high society Boston family, Billy Bob Thornburg headed west at a young age after being expelled from several exclusive private schools.

18, 1949 18,January 1949 1949 January January 18, 1949 18,January

Mr. Thornburg inherited a large fortune from his father and by sheer luck he managed to multiply it when he decided to invest in what he thought was a fruit company named Apple.

Mr. Thornburg never married but was known to have multiple lady friends as his fortune attracted more women than a Macy’s shoe sale.

Mr. Thornburg is survived by his nephew Quentin and his nieces, Robin and Candy.

The reading of his will and the disbursement of his many assets will be held either on June 17 or June 18.

Since his mental state was questionable at the end, all interested parties are invited. Who knows, there might be something for you too.

B

?

illy Bob is assumed to have died of natural (???) causes.

The following suspects close relatives and associates may inherit his considerable large estate:

?

?

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 16 • June 2018

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Gardener’s Corner

June Garden Checklist

Photos contributed by UC Agriculture and Resource Management

• Thin fruit on stone fruit trees.

Be ruthless! Thinning avoids stressing your trees and results in larger, better fruit.

• Check irrigation to be sure all units are functioning correctly.

Adjust timing and duration according to temperatures.

• Apply mulch to bare areas.

• Fertilize roses.

• There is still time to plant beans, corn, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers and all kinds of squashes, tomatoes and basil. You can also plant dahlias and colorful annuals such as zinnias, vinca and bacopa.

• For color and water conservation, plant pots with succulents. There are hundreds of interesting varieties to choose from. Portulaca is a low-growing succulent annual with attractive, showy flowers.

By Master Gardener Cate White

I

f you’re reading this column, you’ve likely noticed that I caution against using broad-spectrum pesticides since they kill both pests and beneficial bugs. So, who are these beneficial garden predators? Below is a description of some of the most common ones, including the bugs they attack.

First are the killers of small sucking insects that Ladybug larva congregate on plants in large numbers, such as aphids, white flies, thrips and various mites. Although the adults will eat harmful bugs, it’s the voracious larval stage of these predators that eat them in the greatest numbers, so it is important to recognize them. These include ladybugs, green lacewings,

Syrphid fly syrphid flies and some parasitic wasps.

To identify these important predators, see the pictures

Syrphid fly larva accompanying this article. Not pictured are Pirate bugs, which are tiny black and white beetles that eat

Green lacewing aphids and thrips. With the exception of the adult syrphid fly, these insects are all quite small, so it is helpful to look carefully, using a magnifying glass if necessary.

Parasitic wasp

Green lacewing larva

Parasitic or parasitoid wasps are another group of predators. These can range from very small to large paper wasps.

Small wasps, which often look like tiny black flies, lay their

eggs directly into aphids. The larvae will hatch inside the parasitized bug, eating it from the inside. Close inspection may reveal the black shells of parasitized aphids. Other wasps lay their eggs into caterpillars with the Cate White same result. Adults will also eat white flies, caterpillars and similar insects directly. It is important to know that the smaller wasps do not sting humans. Another group of predators will eat any insect. These include the praying mantis and the assassin bug. Spiders, although not insects, are also good insect controls.

3

To encourage beneficial predators, avoid using insecticides such as organophosphates, carbamates and pyrethroids, all of which are broad-spectrum pesticides that persist in the environment. Systemic insecticides are not recommended either since they can kill all insects, including bees. Instead, use insecticidal soaps, pyrethrins and horticultural oils (such as neem oil), on heavily infested areas with spot applications, thoroughly wetting affected areas. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is good for controlling caterpillars. All of these products may need to be reapplied several times. A strong Your community’s nonprofit spray of water Community Hospice is pleased hospice, providing compassionate also helps manage to announce Community Care sucking insects. and quality care, education and Choices, a palliative care program Lastly, be sure support to terminally ill patients focusing on enhancing comfort to control ants and improving quality of life for and their families, regardless of with bait stations, individuals facing a serious illness. ability to pay since 1979. since they will Palliative Care may be provided “farm” aphids, Comprehensive support and care placing them at any time during a patient’s illness for patients and families 24/7 on plants and and delivered while seeking curative defending them and life-prolonging treatments.

Admissions 7 days a week from enemies.

For more information visit Alexander Cohen Hospice House, You’ll be rewarded palliativeheart.org or the only 16 bed hospice inpatient knowing that you call 209.578.6333 facility serving the Central Valley are helping to restore the balance of nature in your garden and, if you CommunityHospiceCV 2431 W. March Lane, Suite 100 watch carefully, HospiceHeart Stockton, CA 95207 • 209.477.6300 you will see it Chi_CommunityHospice hospiceheart.org happening right Community Hospice CA100000783 | CA100000613 before your eyes!

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

SCENE @ the Clubhouse Margaritas and Mariachis

June 2018 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 17

Photos by Jennie Custodio (except where noted) Captions by Jennie Custodio and Leilani Rodriguez

Ray Noble does the Macarena with a little help from his wife Pepper.

Mariachi Trio Generacion de Sacramento performs a wonderful array of music from Mexico including different styles and rhythms from other Latin American regions.

Jose and Tina Morales dressed colorfully for the occasion.

Events/Activities Coordinator Jennie Custodio takes a break from bartending to mingle with the partygoers (L to R): Jose Morales, Jennie Custodio, Tina Morales, Louise Rodriguez and guest.

Photo by Bill Naramore

No Woodbridge event is complete without the always-popular conga line! (L to R): Sandra Jimenez, Ella Oakes, Frances Ramos-Sells, Penny Tenczar, Claudine Massonnier, Jill Padilla.

A table full of friends and neighbors have fun together. (L to R around the table): Angie and Bob Diaz, Gene and Penny Tenczar, Rich and Pat May, Cheryl and Bob Naramore, Claudine Massonnier and Rene and Jean-Pierre Mercanton (on chair).

Friends and neighbors enjoy margaritas and music. (L to R): Dave and Lynn Heagney, Pam and Sam Larussa, Bruno Berardini and Mary Jo Kusalo.

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 18 â&#x20AC;¢ June 2018

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Continued from SINGERs and DANCers Spring concert page 1

1.

WBL photo by Roge

r Cunning

WBL photos by Sharyl Burgeson (except where noted) Captions by Carol Jo Hargreaves

2.

ll : Joyce Graham, Bi rt - Back row (L to R) Mary Salvador, Phyllis ha rn Ba tti Pa by ted s direc ef, Anthony Aquino, Woodbridge Dancer Hellikson, Annette Ke n Kackley, Marilyn Nunes, Fil Hower, rry La , Lo ny hn Jo n, An Goodwi g: rdt, Mary to R): Carla Marqua Elaine Yeung, Laurie Stillmaker. Kneelin Rose. Front row (L o, uin Aq e len zman, Ar Esther Chu, Ester Gu rnhart.

Ba tti Pa , ez en Sandy Jim

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

11.

12.

9.

10.

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2018 â&#x20AC;¢ Page 19

Woodbridge Sing ers under the di rection of

14.

WBL photo by

Roger Cunning

13.

Elizabeth Cunnin g.

15.

16.

See Page 20 for photo captions

20.

17.

18.

21.

22.

19.

23.

Page 20 • June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

SPRING CONCERT CAPTIONS

from pages 18-19

By Carol Jo Hargreaves

1 - Gayle Cretan (left) skillfully manages slides for the Spring Concert.

2 - Roger Cunning adeptly manages both sound and videography for the Singers’ shows.

3 - Yvonne Bechthold, piano accompanist extraordinaire!

4 - Vicki French sings a solo introduction to “On the Sunny Side of the Street.”

5 - “Leftovers Larry [Hellikson] from Iowa City” (left) and “Richard the Lion-hearted [Lanzon] from Cedar Rapids” compete in the State Fair Pie Eating Contest.

6 - Irma Lewis teaches hand motions and leads audience participation for “Skidamarink.”

7 - The audience gamely follows Irma’s hand motions in “Skidamarink.”

8 - Nancy Ome takes her gorgeous floral arrangement to be judged at the fair.

9 - Karen Nickell delivers her two prize hens to the State Fair.

10 - Sandy Strube takes a delectable pie to compete at the fair.

11 - Dancers (L to R): Laurie Stillmaker, Phyllis Rose and Arlene Aquino finish “Sunny Side of the Street” in lively fashion.

12 - The cast of “All I Owe Ioway,” choreographed by Michael and Linda Takita (far left).

13 - Woodbridge Singers Director Elizabeth Cunning receives a beautiful bouquet of roses as a thank you gift.

14 - Patti Barnhart, leader and choreographer of Woodbridge Dancers, receives a lovely azalea as a thank you.

15 - (L to R): Chuck Harvey, Jon Ford and Dan Armstrong reprise Kingston Trio’s “The M.T.A.” 16 - The ensemble of (L to R): Paul Hanz, Kirby Brown, Shirley Lopes and Dave Klein lead “Puff the Magic Dragon,” originally made popular by Peter, Paul and Mary.

17 - Paul Hanz (left) and Kirby Brown perform “High Hopes,” a familiar song first popularized by Frank Sinatra in 1959.

18 - Singer-guitarist Frank Perez leads a series of familiar songs with which the audience was invited to sing along.

19 - Joyce Graham as sweet Mary Jo in “Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose?”

20 - Joyce Graham as burlesque queen, Sweet Gypsy Rose, in the 1973 hit song by Tony Orlando and Dawn.

21 - Andrew Price begins Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA,” the concert finale.

22 - Roger Gibson took up the second verse of “God Bless the USA” as Woodbridge veterans lined the wall and the audience stood. Tears rolled down a few faces.

23 - A table laden heavily with desserts awaits concertgoers.

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W oodbridge LIFE

ææwine 101

June 2018 • Page 21

For those new to Woodbridge, Wine 101 is an informal get-together to learn about wine, party with neighbors, eat, drink and be merry.

By Jon Ford WBL photos and captions by Sharyl Burgeson

G

ood news and bad news for the Wine 101 function for the month of May. I had to cancel the bus trip to Lodi due to lack of interest. The good news is that on May 17, I substituted a “Wine Trivia Night” to fill the date of the cancelled trip. Participants answered 26 questions about wine collectively as a table. The winning table received individual prizes for their efforts.

On Thursday, June 21, our class will host Bob Highfill, the promotions and communication manager for the Lodi Wine Association. Bob will tell us about the history of the appellation and what is in store for us in the future. Sign-ups for this event started May 18. Group size is limited to 120 participants and the fee is $3 per person, non-refundable. We encourage class members to bring Lodi wines for this event.

In July we will be having an unusual label contest followed by “Looking at Merlots” in August.

The winning Wine Trivia table with 16 out of 26 correct answers each received a bottle of Chateau Amis Cellars Zinfandel 2016. (L to R): Nancy Blakeman, Pat Grock-McKillip, John McKillip, Mark and Mickie Gattuso, Monica and Bill Abrew, Denise and John Armstrong and Pat Blakeman.

Participants are asked to bring their own wine glasses, an appetizer to share on the group tables and a wine to share with their table.

As always, the community table will be stocked with various varietals depending on the theme of the night.

For June, the table will feature all Lodi wines.

Get on the waiting list if you are late signing up or check with the front desk on the day of the event as tickets are sometimes left on the counter for use.

Hope to see you at a class.

SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME!

Although Jon Ford isn’t revealing any answers, he is offering encouragement to (L to R): Laurie and Dan Stillmaker, Jon Ford (standing) and Bob Collister in the May Wine Trivia event.

Questions included “What was the name of the Greek god of wine and winemaking?” and “Name the grape that means little young blackbird in French.” Laurie noted the wine topics are interesting, the people are wonderful and the wine is great. Bob added that these evenings are one of his and his wife’s favorite activities.

See why millions trust us for Home & Auto.

Crystal Downs Ins Agcy Inc Crystal Downs, Agent Insurance Lic#: 0G26090 259 N Main Street Manteca, CA 95336 (209) 823-7121

1601486

I’m here to help life go right™, by saving you time and money when you combine your home and auto insurance.

CALL ME TODAY.

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company State Farm Indemnity Company State Farm Fire and Casualty Company State Farm General Insurance Company Bloomington, IL

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 22 • June 2018

Happy Birthday, Manteca Article and WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

O

n May 28, the town we live in celebrated its 100th birthday. On May 19, the city held its official centennial celebration with the unveiling of the last of the Veterans’ Murals, a street fair and a car show. The original plan was to have a one-page article on Manteca’s history, accompanying the pictures of the centennial celebration.

Courtesy of Manteca Historical Museum

While doing my research, however, I got lost in the tales of Yokuts Indians, Mormon pioneers, Franco-Canadian trappers and the explorer, Jedediah Smith. The story continued with the arrival of farmers, railroads, dairy farms and a sugar beet plant. I finally made it to the 1990s, when Manteca became a home for Bay Area commuters and saw its population double within less than 20 years.

My one-page article had grown to four pages by the time Manteca had been incorporated and I realized there was no way to cover the history of our town in one short article. So, this article will serve as the introduction to a series of Woodbridge LIFE articles on the history of our hometown and its transition from a milk stop to “California’s Family City.”

For thousands of years, our area was inhabited only by a small group of Yokuts Indians. For all we know, their first encounter with white men came in 1827, when Jedediah Smith, coming from the Mojave Desert made camp along the Stanislaus River before moving on to Oregon. Backtracking Smith’s steps from Oregon, a group of Canadian trappers established a trading post here in 1832. The area also saw a failed attempt by Mormon pioneers, who came here in 1846, but had all of their crops washed away by a flood the following spring.

During the Gold Rush, several ferries were established across the Stanislaus and San Joaquin Rivers and the first farmers started staying in the area. In 1863, 21-year-old Joshua Cowell came across the Sierra Nevada and purchased 640 acres in what is now downtown Manteca. Until this day, Cowell is hailed as the “Father of Manteca.” Among many other accomplishments, he was president of Manteca’s first business, the Cowell Station Creamery, started in 1896. In 1904, Central Pacific Railroad made Cowell Station an official stop, but since there already was another Cowell Station in Tracy (named after Joshua’s brother Wright), it was decided to name the station Monteca (the Spanish word for cream). To the dismay of the citizens, the first railway tickets printed did not show the name Monteca, but Manteca and thanks to a never rectified typo, we all now live in a town that is named after the Spanish word for butter, lard or bacon grease.

Until the early 1900s, this entire area was a dust bowl with summer temperatures soaring as high as 120. In 1909, the South San Joaquin Irrigation District was founded and since 1913, regular irrigation made large style agriculture possible. Increasing population and the growth of local industry, such as the Manteca Cannery (1914) and the Spreckels Sugar Beet plant (1918) led to the incorporation of Manteca as a regular city in 1918 with Joshua Cowell as its first mayor.

Through1940, Manteca’s population was less than 2,000. The World War II economy and the opening of Sharp Army Depot in 1940 led to substantial growth but even in 1999,

www.ourwoodbridge.net

the Encyclopedia of California described Manteca as a “… market and food processing center and residential community for an agricultural and beef-raising area.” Since the 1980s, the rise in Bay Area housing Courtesy of Manteca Historical Museum prices caused many Bay Area residents to look for less expensive places to live. After the construction of the Highway 120 Bypass in the mid-1980s, Manteca became an attractive spot for commuters and between 1978 and now, Manteca’s population grew from slightly over 20,000 to over 70,000.

In recent years, businesses and a growing number of warehouses have opened new local job opportunities and Manteca became the Family City that it is today. With four high schools, the town’s largest employer is the Manteca Unified School District and the development of new family homes continues. In September 2005, Pulte Homes received approval for development of the Woodbridge community.

One third of all Manteca inhabitants made the move to Manteca after the year 2000; the author is one of them. I was born in a German town that is now 1,089 years of age. In 1995, I moved to California, to now 247-year-old Monterey.

Twelve years ago, I became a citizen of now 100-year-old Manteca and nine years ago, my wife and I made the move to now 13-year-old Woodbridge. It seems like the older I get, the younger are the places I live in.

WOODBRIDGE REAL ESTATE SERVICES

BEN ADRIAN Woodbridge Resident

Eagle Scout, Military & Law Enforcement Veteran

New, Resale, Probate, Relocations, Property Management Realtor BRE# 01764805 Home Buyers Realty

209-679-1056

Email: bensell4u@gmail.com www.BenJAdrian.com CVAR & LAR Masters Club Member \

Get The FREE Value Of Your Home: Call/Text or Email me TODAY! Support Your Community, Hire a Woodbridge Resident

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W oodbridge LIFE

June 2018 • Page 23

WWI Mural Dedication

By Bill Barnhart

O

n May 19, Manteca saw the dedication of “Zero Hour,” the WWI mural completing the Manteca Mural Society’s Veterans’ Mural Project five-mural series. “Zero Hour” tells the story of young American troops waiting the last few seconds before they charge out of the trench in some French farmer’s field to face the Fascist foes of democracy and freedom. With fire all around them and bombs falling randomly in their midst (some discharging poisonous gas), these young men, some just out of boyhood, answered their nation’s call and put their lives on the line in payment for the freedom they and their families had enjoyed for generations. These young men stood a much greater chance of being killed in action than making it through the battle alive. Just imagine for a minute the thoughts and feelings experienced by these young men, our grandfathers, as they rose up to do battle.

Did you know Woodbridge residents did most of the work of mounting the five murals?

Residents in photo (L to R): Bill Buffington, Gene Bedard, Bill Barnhart, Fred Gallegos and Roger LaPresle, along with Jack Dauler, Dave Reed and Dave Steffy (not shown) put approximately 700 hours into the project. These guys drilled 585 holes in the brick and cinder block wall of the Bedquarters building; mounted 1,060 linear feet of 1.5” x 3” aluminum tubing that had 2,540 holes drilled into it, mounted onto the aluminum tubing 1,600 square feet of aluminite panels pre-drilled with 1,370 holes (all of which had to be countersunk), filled with automotive putty and subsequently hand sanded all 1,370 of the screw heads plus 420 linear feet of seams, and, finally, glued on 1,600 square feet of prepainted mural sections.

If you look carefully at the five murals in the Veterans’ Mural Project, you will visually “hear” the story each mural tells about conflicts America’s young men and women have fought. The next time you pass the intersection of Main Street and Yosemite Avenue, take a moment to thank America’s veterans, many of whom live right here, and consider the five-year commitment made by fellow Woodbridge residents to place these murals for future generations of Mantecans to honor.

WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

Vimala D. Vontela, DDS General Dentistry Member:

American Dental Association California Dental Association General Dentistry implant Dentistry ChilDren WelCome orthoDontiCs invisaliGn sleep apnea oral applianCes

New Patients Welcome 527 East Center Street, Manteca

209.823.7655 Visit our website: www.drmala.com

Your SMILE is important and deserves the best possible care

Page 24 â&#x20AC;˘ June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

EVERY CHILD DESERVES A LOVING, STABLE FAMILY WHERE THEIR BEST INTERESTS ARE PREEMINENT.

Your Support Makes This Possible )5(( ,1 +20( &2168/7$7,21

Call H[W or log on to MFS FRP FXVWRPGHF to schedule your free in-home consultation at no obligation to you.

Or visit ourwebsite to learn more about our services. *In-home custom window treatments available in larger JCPenney stores. Does not apply to Hunter Douglas, sevices, gift cards, current orders and prior purchases, or in combination with other coupons. Can be combined with earned JCPenney Rewards.

DONATE NOW TO THE KIDS OF AGAPE

Agape Villages Foster Family Agency

Agape Villages Foster Family Agency 0DQWHFD 2É?FH agapevillages.org

Serving the community since 1979 General Dentistry Dr. Bonnie Morehead Dr. Ron Joseph Dr. Rudy Ciccareli

Dr. Daman Saini Dr. Harneet (Neeti) Saini Dr. Elizabeth Grecco

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. Mark Grecco

Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Mohammad El Farra

Valley Oak Dental Group is a multi-specialty group practice committed to excellence. Our Pediatric Department provides a comfortable, caring atmosphere for your children. We provide the latest General Dentistry procedures in a state-of-the-art dental suite. Our Oral Surgery Department provides general anethesia and I.V. sedation in a safe, professional environment.

.FNCFST PG $BMJGPSOJB %FOUBM "TTPDJBUJPO t "NFSJDBO %FOUBM "TTPDJBUJPO t 4BO +PBRVJO 1 1 "

1507 W. Yosemite, Manteca t #FUXFFO "JSQPSU BOE 6OJPO

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2018 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 25

Unique Hobbies

By Marie Evans

D

uane Becker became interested in wood working when he retired, specifically carving what looks like just a piece of old and often, ugly wood into something of beauty. He can look at a piece of discarded wood with no particular shape or color and see what can be made of this wood and then sets himself to do it. The type of wood work that Duane does is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;woodturningâ&#x20AC;? and includes cutting and carving a specific shape seen in his mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye usually into the shape of a bowl, often leaving the original edges along the top rim of the bowl for a touch of character.

Duane uses all sorts of wood such as teak, mahogany, black maple, myrtle, and less often, soft redwood or redwood burl, etc. With an idea of what he is looking for in a particular piece of wood, Duane begins his task of turning the often-discarded wood into a thing of beauty.

His talent is not entirely devoted to creating beauty. In some cases a thing of

Travel Adventures Gondolas on Lake Merritt

September 25, 2018

Price$164

Travel in old-world style while gondoliers entertain us on a cruise Â&#x2DC;Â?Čą Â&#x160;Â&#x201D;Â&#x17D;Čą Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A;Â&#x203A;Â&#x2019;Ä´ČąÂ&#x2019;Â&#x2014;ČąÂ&#x160;Â&#x17E;Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2014;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x152;Ç°Čą handmade Venetian gondolas. In addition to a gondola ride, we visit the Bonsai gardens along the shores of the lake, dine lakeside at the Lake Chalet, and tour Victorian Camron-Stanford House.

Duane found this hobby when he lived in the wine country of Sebastopol. He had always had an interest in wood work but had not developed his interest and talent until he retired. Duane likes to see a â&#x20AC;&#x153;defectâ&#x20AC;? in a piece of wood because it can add beauty and character to the object he creates. He also makes wine bottle stoppers.

Duane and his wife Genie keep some of his artistic creations; some he gives away and others he sells.

Duane has his shop set up in his garage and â&#x20AC;&#x153;hidesâ&#x20AC;? the wood in his garden. Duane looks for certain characteristics in his wood like grain, color, â&#x20AC;&#x153;character,â&#x20AC;? and what he can make of it.

Prior to this interview, I had never heard of â&#x20AC;&#x153;woodturning,â&#x20AC;? and yet there are classes, clubs and at least one magazine featuring the hobby. I think it is a hobby that gives Duane a lot of pleasure and the opportunity to create beauty from what looks like an object with no useful purpose other than to be part of a fire in your fireplace.

This makes me wonder, when we had wood-burning fireplaces, did we burn a thing that was potentially very beautiful? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I will look at a pile of wood in the same way again after seeing Duaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artful work.

All trips pick up from Del Webb Community Center TOURS

Destination:

beauty will have a practical use as well. One of these is a beautiful hand-turned bowl used for knitting. This bowl has a slot for the knitting yarn to be pulled out of the bowl and thus keeps the yarn untangled and safe in one place. Other practical uses he makes are a salad bowl, a bowl to hold water with a matching ladle for pouring water over your body if you are â&#x20AC;&#x153;sweat bathingâ&#x20AC;? and even a popcorn bowl.

WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

Artistry in Wood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Duane Becker

All extended trips include airfare and transportation to the airport Call or email for a detailed daily itinerary on any trip

Classic San Francisco Overnight 2 Days, October 19 & 20, 2018 Price: $459 dbl / $589 sgl

Panama & Costa Rica

12 Days, February 16-27, 2019 Price: $3,489 dbl / $4,279 sgl

Enjoy two days to explore classic sites and restaurants in San Francisco.

Staying in San Francisco allows for a more leisurely trip and to explore the city at night.

View ships passing through both the new and old Panama Canals and cruise into the old canal for a partial transit. Experience Costa Rica by rafting a gentle river, cruising through mangroves and walking hanging bridges in the rainforest canopy.

For reservations: e-mail robin@setness.com or call (209) 476-8486

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 26 • June 2018

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Softball SOFTBALL NEWS…From the Score Booth Article by Debby Hickey. Photos by Charm Mathis.

A

study is underway to determine the frequency of need for Silver Sluggers pool players. So far, of the 17 games played in April, only three games did not need additional players. This means, if you cannot get enough of playing, come on down to the field and put your name in the bucket. New sign-ups for our club are always welcome —and you will be eligible for pool drawing as well. Then, when we have enough new players, you will be drafted to a team.

Score booth personnel, who have the best seats in the house, are still talking about the 36-inch single hit by rookie Dale Bittle. The runner got on first base. After all, isn’t that the goal?

Red Raiders Dave Avelar.

The season’s first month has showcased so many “ta-da” moments. Incredible fly balls have been caught by both outfield and infield players and catchers are catching foul balls as well! The increase of pitchers catching direct smacks is very impressive (but still makes us nervous).

Here’s the first month’s tally (as of 5/2/18) of Home Run Hot Dogs: Silver Sluggers: Wayne Gordon--4 Rich Ryan--1 Greg Meagher--4 Mark Victoria--1 Dick Turner--1 Dave Avelar--1

Tom Mello--2 Ben Casillas--1 Steve French--1 Ken Beaty--1 Dennis Donaldson--1

Diamond Gals: Laurie Stillmaker--1 A total of 19 free hot dogs were given out, with Wayne Gordon and Greg Meagher leading the frequency chart at four each! Geez, softball just started. Boy, we are in for an exciting season!

Ron Kackley, Sharon Fields, Jeannie Tebbutt.

Fans in the Stands

By Debby Hickey

M

y neighbors, Barbara Stephens (next door) and Peggy Pigg (across the street), have become regulars at the softball field on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. They have been braving the cold so far and will soon be braving the heat—just as they did last summer—to enjoy the fun and excitement of game days. They said this year will be even more fun because they have another player to root for—new neighbor and softball rookie Dale Bittle—now that they’ve come to know him. Last year, they rooted for a neighbor on the other side, Bill Kistner (four doors down), and will continue to cheer him on as well!

Peg says, “It’s fun when you know the people on the field.” She’s getting to know names and faces. And spouses in the stands have their own nicknames for their player—Peg liked Karen Evans calling out to Larry, “C’mon, Sweet Cheeks!”

Score Booth ladies and gent wore fancy hats and fascinators in honor of the Royal Wedding, Saturday, May 19. (L to R): Sue Edmiston, Roger Goodnow, Sharon Fields, Caroline Gibson, Debby Hickey, Joyce Graham.

Barb talked about attending all three of her sons’ Little League games, back in the day. She loves watching baseball and other sports. Her husband coached a baseball team back then and his was the first team to have a girl on it. Barb says, “She was good!” Barb loves watching our “old-timers” teams (as she calls them) and is “amazed at how hard they hit the ball and how fast they can run.”

Photo by Charm Mathis

Purple Sharks John Walker and Bob Collister.

Come on out and enjoy the fun at Del Webb Field.

Games are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 9 a.m.

Red Raiders Bob Gotelli and Al Sanchez.

Regulars Barbara Stephens (left) and Peggy Pigg.

Both women said they get caught up in the game—they politely keep quiet when the player makes an error or the umpire makes the “wrong call.” And, they let loose with joyous noise when someone makes a big play! They said they enjoy our varied announcers, as well as the “toe-tapping” music. They always buy their lunch at the Snack Shack between the first and second games to allow the players to eat after that last game. Both agreed the spectators sitting around them are friendly and nice, and they both learn a lot from them. The banter between the players is so amusing, and the Home Run Hot Dogs add to the fun and excitement.

Check the rosters for all of our teams—maybe one is your neighbor. Come on out and root for a team!

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

ææWoodbridge Seniors Golf Club

By Mike Patterson

June 2018 • Page 27

April Putting Tournament Results Submitted by the Bob and Karen Perrin

M

onday, April 23, was a beautiful day for golf at the Reserve at Spanos.

The low scores reflected the warm weather and the light winds.

If you haven’t joined us for a fun round of golf, your next opportunity is June 18 at Elkhorn in Stockton or July 30 at Day Creek Ranch in Galt.

Congratulations to April’s winners at the Reserve at Spanos. They are: Palmer Flight 1. Steve Howe 2. Dan Pangilinan 3. Han Young

Nicklaus Flight 1. Mike Patterson 2. Dave Hedrick 3. Jack Little

For more information, contact Mike Patterson, WSGC president at 408-640-9768.

FREE GOLF CART DETAILING SERVICE WITH PURCHASE OF TUNE-UP SERVICE Golf cart maintenance should be as regular as that of your personal vehicle. General checkups and a good tune-up every few months extend a golf cart’s life and keep it in good working condition. If you are interested in buying a golf cart or adding accessories to your cart, we will have a couple of carts on display and an accessory catalog available for you.

Call for an appointment to be on the list. Walk-ins welcomed.

•

SPECIAL PRICE OF $ 70 PER TUNE-UP

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

• CHECK BRAKES • CHECK TIRE PRESSURE • INSPECT AND TIGHTEN BATTERY CONNECTIONS • CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTES • APPLY BATTERY TERMINAL PROTECTANT • LUBE ZERK FITTING • LUBE FORWARD AND REVERSE SWITCH

We carry batteries, battery chargers, seat belts, blinker kits, custom rims, flip down rear seats, light kits, safety grab bars, mirrors, custom paint, custom upholstery, horns, windshields, utility boxes, stereo kits, power plugs and 12V batteries, etc., at great prices. Anything you can think of, we can do!

209-409-4270

Page 28 â&#x20AC;˘ June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Meet the Neighbors!

By Volker Moerbitz

D

o you want to learn more about our neighbors to the north? No, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean Canada; we mean the neighbors who are just a 10-minute walk away.

You may have visited their colorful festival, the Pow-Wow in July. You may have heard the drums and maybe, on a Sunday, when the wind blew from the north, you may even have noticed a slight whiff of sage or cedar in the air. Do you want to learn more?

On Monday, June 25, at 7 p.m., Three Rivers Indian Lodge will give a cultural presentation of Native American drumming, songs and dances put together by staff members of Three Rivers Indian Lodge, together with drummers, dancers and other volunteers from the Native American community.

Join us on the Clubhouse patio to learn more about a culture that has survived tremendous adversity and is kept alive by our neighbors to the north.

)0634 . ' BN QN t 4BU BN QN

www.mantecalighting.com

209-823-1999

& :PTFNJUF "WF t .BOUFDB $"

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With over 60 fans on display..

Let us help you find the right ONEâ&#x20AC;?

10% OFF 15% OFF Fans

Lighting/Accessories

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W oodbridge LIFE

June 2018 • Page 29

The Yeasty Beasties Key to Interesting Beer Flavors

By Bill Holst, the “Beer Guy”

Plan to join your fellow craft beer lovers for a deep dive into the world of yeast the evening of June 13 at the Clubhouse.

So, what is the big deal with yeasts that we should spend an entire evening discussing them? It’s because, of all the beer ingredients, different strains of yeast impart more unique flavors than anything else.

Yeasts are single-celled microorganisms classified as being in the fungus kingdom, so they are neither plants nor animals. In beer and wine making, they perform the important task of converting fermentable sugars into alcohol. It was Lois Pasteur who discovered in 1857 that fermentation was not done by a chemical reaction but by living yeasts.

For the yeasts, this is where the fun begins and ends. The yeasts go on a feeding frenzy, eating and reproducing, rapidly converting all this wonderful sugar to alcohol. However, they eventually die back due to alcohol poisoning. Talk about being “hoisted on one’s own petard!”

For beer makers today, there are several hundred varieties of carefully cultivated yeasts, primarily available from two major suppliers. Each of these strains imparts distinctive flavors to the final product. White Labs in San Diego has a tasting room where you can taste the same beer made with different strains of yeast.

In our session, we will try to emulate the White Labs’ experience by tasting beers with similar ingredients with only the yeast being different. We did something similar a few months ago with hops. I think everyone will be amazed at how much flavor is imparted by the yeast alone.

Please bring a bomber (22-ounce bottle) of a beer you think might taste different and a snack for table sharing. Also, please bring your own beer glasses – beer tastes better out of glass.

Date: June 13, 2018 – Time: 6:30 p.m. – Location: Woodbridge Clubhouse – Be there or be square!

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Community

Mention this ad when

Curious about senior living?

free guest passes to our

We invite you to come in and see what we’re all about and what we have to offer!

Call us at 209-463-9100 to schedule your personal tour of our beautiful community and join us for lunch!

2241 N. Union Road, Manteca, CA (209)463-9100 | RCFE # 397004959 www.commonsatunionranch.com

you tour and get two Gourmet Sunday Brunch!

dbridge PageLIFE 30 • June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Triker’s Travels

BUILD CONFIDENCE IN YOUR FUTURE WITH A LONG TERM CARE PLAN

Triker Babes of Woodbridge When in doubt, pedal it out!

Article and cartoon by Judy McNamara

J

ust who are these colorful women of Woodbridge cycling around the neighborhood and beyond on their recumbent or upright trikes?

The trikes are adorned with multi-colored flags for the pedalers’ safety and to alert folks in four-wheeled vehicles of their presence.

The babes leave from their gathering place in Liberty Park every Wednesday at 9 a.m. and, so far, have pedaled around the community and ventured down the Tidewater Bikeway.

As some of you might know, riders save energy by drafting, or riding close together, to save and reduce drag. In this group’s case, riding closely might be to find out in which direction to go.

Perhaps GPS might be on the agenda since there are so many new streets in the Woodbridge community.

-XG\ 0F1DPDUD

These adventurous women certainly know how to have a good time while getting their exercise. They say it’s fun, uplifting and energizing while they simultaneously share lots of laughs and then end up in the Clubhouse for social and snack time, to plan the next outing and discuss the latest helmet gear.

If you are worried what the cost of long-term care might do to your retirement savings

This magnificent group is made up of Andrea Edmunson, the fearless and energetic coordinator, Nancy Sadoyama, retired director of the PACE Program at Cal State Hayward, Barbee Machado, who has a bachelor’s from Berkeley and was a court reporter for 43 years, Cecilia MacNair-Correa, retired in many fields including medical assisting, financial banking and the San Jose Police Consortium, Robin Jones, who has a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from San Jose State University and is a retired teacher and principal, Susan Prince, a retired French teacher, and the amazing Ellen Mezzetti, who at 86 is the poster woman for finding the Fountain of Youth. As a widow, Ellen recently moved to Woodbridge and has already involved herself not only in cycling, but also in the Zumba and walking classes and is looking for more activities in which to get involved.

kind of care you want.

and the legacy you leave for your family, we can help you do something about it.

With proper planning and the right insurance, you can take control of the cost of long-term care, for you, your spouse and your family, and ensure that you receive the

To learn more about your long-term care options and how we can help you incorporate them into your overall financial plan, contact us today.

CONSIDER THIS

70%

87,600

<2%

$

of Americans over 65 will need some type of long-term care at some point.1

was the median annual rate for nursing home care in 2014.2

of all long-term care cases are covered by Medicare.3

Sources: 1

2014 Medicare Handbook, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, September 2013

2

Genworth Cost of Care Survey, 2014

3

Health Insurance Association of America

Russell A. Ballew Managing Director/Financial Advisor WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

Photo contributed

This peloton of anywhere from six to 10 pedalers is made up of retired professional women, five of whom include their “poochie-poos” riding in their baskets. One exception is Ziggy Zaggy, the champion walker, who runs alongside his owner.

www.ourwoodbridge.net

145 West 10th Street // Tracy, CA 95376 T: 209.278.3465 // C: 925.949.6354 // E: Russell.Ballew@raymondjames.com https://www.raymondjames.com/wellspringinternationalpartners ©2015 Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. 15-PCA-0144 VC 6/15

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W oodbridge LIFE

ææDid You Know. . .

Lobsters Compiled by Mike Spence

June 15 is the traditional Lobster Day but did you know?

• The largest lobster ever caught in the Guinness World Records weighed 44.4 pounds when hauled from the waters off Nova Scotia, Canada.

• Traditional wooden lobster buoys are 21 inches tall and cost $30; plastic and polystyrene foam buoys cost less.

• In Maine there are 5,900 licensed lobstermen (and women) and 300 licensed dealers.

• Lobsters, snails and spiders have hemocyanin (copper) in their blood which causes it to be blue.

• The Maine Department of Marine Resources estimates three million lobster traps are set each year and more than 30,000 are lost.

• The ropes between the buoys and the traps, called “warps,” are regulated by the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP) and must have a weak link that will break if more than 600 pounds of pressure is applied.

• The word “lobster” appears to be derived from the Old English word loppestre, a spider-like creature.

• It is believed wild lobsters can live 40 to 50 years. One less than reliable method to estimate a lobster’s age is to count the rings on the base of the eye stalk that are indicative of how many annual molts the lobster has experienced.

• Lobster buoys have distinctive paint patterns, some of which have been used by families for generations, that help identify the owners. The buoy must also carry the initials and license number of the owner.

• It is estimated that 10 to 15 percent of lobsters die each year from exhaustion during molting.

• Lobsters normally walk forward on their five pairs of walkers, but when fleeing, they curl and uncurl their abdomens (caridoid escape reaction), moving backward at speeds up to 11 miles per hour.

• Lobsters do not transport well, especially during harvest. They were not economically viable until the mid-19th century when New Englanders developed the “lobster smack” a custom-made boat with open holding tanks on the decks that kept the lobsters alive during transport.

• Fossils of lobsters date back to the Cretaceous Period, 140 million years ago.

• In 2016, 130 million pounds of lobster valued at $533 million were harvested from the waters of Maine.

• In 2014, Maine Senators Angus King and Susan Collins proposed a resolution to move Lobster Day from June to September 25. The proclamation establishing a National Lobster Day in September passed in 2015. It is said that the senators wanted to move the date to the middle of the lobster season and did not want to share the June date with Fly a Kite Day, Global Wind Day and Justice for Janitors Day. Now, the September date shares with One Hit Wonders Day, Comic Book Day and National Research Administrators Day. Resources: nationaldaycalendar.com, lobsteranywhere.com, gma.org/lobster, foodimentry.com, lobsters.org, guinnessworldrecords.com, fda.gov/food, lobster. um.maine.edu, maine.gov and en.wikipedia.com

June 2018 • Page 31

Page 32 • June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

HEALTH TIPS

LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER

Seven Ways to Clear Up Sinus Congestion Submitted by Susie Blair RN-BSN, COPE Certified Health Advisor

A

ccording to Madeline R. Vann, Master of Public Health, in an article posted on the Everyday Health website, “Sinus congestion may make you feel miserable but managing it can be easy — if you find the right treatment, that is.”

First, think about what could trigger your congestion – things like allergies, infections and possibly structural problems with your nose and sinuses.

Look through the following suggestions from Vann and see what might fit for you: 1. Steam – “Can help break up congestion and give you some relief from your symptoms.” Try taking a warm shower or just inhaling the air from a bowl of soup. This will only temporarily ease symptoms so you should still look for causes to combat the real problem.

2. Saltwater saline rinse – Can combat the irritants from dust, pollution and fragrances that enter your sinuses and cause congestion. You can try an overthe-counter saline nasal spray or use a neti pot, with which you pour saline water through your sinuses.

3. Stop smoking – “Cigarettes and secondhand smoke can increase your risk for chronic sinus congestion.” In addition, a smoking habit can make for a longer recovery time if you need surgery and may keep the surgery from being effective the first time.

4. Nasal steroid sprays – Can help reduce the inflammation that makes for worse congestion and are available without a prescription. Beware – “Other nasal sprays, such as decongestant sprays,” can make the problem worse if you rely on them consistently.

5. Control your allergies – Allergies can definitely contribute to sinus congestion. If you can find out what’s triggering your allergies, you can do something about it —like taking allergy medication or avoiding the allergens causing your congestion.

6. Complementary therapies – “Acupuncture, a big bowl of pho (Vietnamese bone broth soup) and Chinese herbs could help.” “Preliminary research published in March 2012 in the Archives of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery showed that an eight-week acupuncture program can help improve certain symptoms and the quality of life in people with chronic sinusitis.”

7. Surgery – For those who are “still congested despite trying these suggestions, your doctor might recommend surgery.” Technology has improved greatly and many people may now “have a procedure in their doctor’s office and return quickly to work and life. Septoplasty to straighten a septum, a turbinate reduction on both sides to widen nasal passages, and sinus surgery to clean out sinus passageways” are all options and many consider well worth it. Discuss your options with your physician.

INTRODUCING HEALTH TIPS COLUMNIST, SUSIE BLAIR

Thorson Financial Estate Management, Inc. 1101 Standiford Ave. C2 Modesto, CA 95350 www.Thorsonfinancial.com

By Carol Jo Hargreaves Susie Blair and her husband Joe both grew up in the East Bay Area (Hayward and San Lorenzo), lived down the street on Union Avenue in Manteca for 29 years, then rented a house in Woodbridge while they awaited completion of their Roseberry Avenue home in September 2014.

The Blairs have three accomplished sons of whom they are very proud. The eldest graduated from Stanislaus State University and is a Regional Manager in the Human Resources Department with Sodexo. The middle son graduated from West Point in 2012, is stationed with the Army at Fort Benning, Georgia, and is married to a wonderful nurse. The two gave Susie and Joe their first grandchild, a boy now seven months old. The youngest son completed two tours with the Army in Afghanistan and is now majoring in math at San Jose and Stanislaus State universities.

Susie and Joe attend many Woodbridge dances, potlucks and Happy Hours and love the comedy shows. Susie is an avid pickleball player and recently joined the Diamond Gals softball team. Joe uses the pool and hot tub regularly and can be seen walking swiftly throughout Woodbridge.

The Blairs were amazed at how friendly everyone was when they moved into their new home. They have made many great friends. They love how clean and well kept the whole area is and all the activities and amenities available to residents.

Welcome to the Woodbridge LIFE team, Susie!

(209) 522-0250 Office Thomas K. Thorson, RFC, ChFC®

We specalize in: Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, Investment and Cash Flow Management, Asset Protection and Tax Strategy Planning With a complimentary consultation with Tom, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose. We provide independent financial advice to help you achieve your estate and financial goals.

Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, and advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., Thomas Thorson, Representative. California Insurance License #0712011. Thorson Financial Estate Management, Inc. and the Securities America companies are separate entities. Securities America and its representatives do not provide tax or legal advice; please consult the appropriate professional regarding your particular situation.

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Simple Home-Cooked Favorites Pancit Canton is Christmas Day Tradition

June 2018 • Page 33

Norma Burroughs holds up a picture of pancit canton, a popular Filipino comfort food that is a “must-have” for church potlucks and her family’s Christmas Day dinner.

Article and WBL photo by Sharyl Burgeson

Norma Burroughs didn’t grow up in the kitchen as a young girl. She, a Philippine native, was more interested in socializing with her friends at that time.

“My mom was a good cook. As my parents did everything in the kitchen, I had no chores; sometimes I washed dishes but not often,” she related.

Norma learned to cook when she married Edward Burroughs, then assigned to the American Embassy in Manila. Her early dishes were typical American ‘70s fare – spaghetti, lasagna, pork chops and cheeseburgers.

However, about 20 years ago, Norma started making Filipino lumpia and pancit canton for Christmas Day dinner. Her two girls, their husbands and the four grandchildren wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s the family favorite, especially with the grandkids. They always ‘have to have’ these traditional dishes,” said Norma, who also makes the pancit canton for church potlucks.

Husband Ed supplied the forward to Norma’s popular ethnic dish, which, of her two Christmas traditions, is the easier to prepare.

Pancit Canton

(Pronounced PAHN-sit CAN-ton) “Although originally from China, noodles, the main ingredient in pancit, were adapted into the traditional Filipino dish that is a wildly popular comfort food and is really easy and quick to make at home. The two main variations of this noodle dish found on the fiesta table are pancit canton and pancit bihon. The difference between the dishes is the type of noodle used. Pancit bihon (bee-hone) includes a thin translucent rice noodle while pancit canton incorporates an egg noodle, similar in appearance to the familiar spaghetti noodle.

Pancit canton’s medley of medium-thickness noodles, vegetables and bits of meat may include carrots, beans, cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, chicken, shrimp, pork and/or Chinese sausage. Sautéed onions, garlic and soy sauce make up the base flavors of pancit canton. The explosion of colors, flavors and textures from the added vegetables and meat make pancit canton a festive dish, explaining why it’s a mainstay of special occasions among Filipino families.”

PANCIT CANTON (Norma prefers only chicken for this recipe.

Cantonese noodles are available at many grocery stores and most Asian markets.)

Start to finish: About 45 minutes Servings: About 4 Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts 4 cups water 4 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic ½ cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon pepper 2 cups snow peas 2 cups cabbage, sliced into inch strips 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup sliced celery ½ cup diced scallions (reserve some for garnish) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 12 ounces Cantonese noodles (egg noodles) Directions: 1. In a pot, boil the chicken breasts in 4 cups of water. When tender, remove from pot and slice into small pieces, about ½-inch strips. Reserve 3 cups of the broth.

2. In a frying pan, heat oil and sauté garlic until brown. Add onion and cook until transparent. Season with salt.

3. Add broth and vegetables. Season with soy sauce and sesame oil.

4. Stir in chicken, adding the pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes.

5. Add noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until done (about 3-4 minutes).

Top with scallions and serve. If you can find a calamansi (a small green citrus fruit), squeeze some juice on top at the end for a bright citrus finish. (If calamansi is not available, you may use lime or lemon juice to taste.) Norma prefers to let her guests add the juice to their particular taste.

In-Home Senior Care for Total Peace of Mind Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands Shopping Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care Respite Care for Families Live-In Care

209-952-3585 Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.

Stockton HCO# 394700004

www.jmhomecare

Page 34 • June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

Where in the world?

Wow! Woodbridge LIFE has been circling the globe with our wandering residents! We will do our best to include ALL travel photographs, but space and clarity will dictate. Preference will go to those not featured in previous editions and, yes, to those in exotic locales and interesting photo ops! Send images electronically to wblife2017@gmail.com using high resolution or actual size. Thank you for your contributions. We’re happy that you continue to enjoy Woodbridge LIFE. If your picture isn’t here, look for it in the coming months and keep sending them in! Sorry, we can no longer accept print photos.

1.

3.

www.ourwoodbridge.net

1. Sue and Mike Lough traveled to St. Lucia to the Sandals at Halcyon Beach. On one of their tours, they stopped at the Sulphur Springs and took a mud bath that supposedly has healing powers. It made their skin feel smooth but, oh, the smell!

2. Seven Del Webbers took a whirlwind Setness tour of New York which included the 911 Memorial and three Broadway plays. (L to R): Patti Dowling, Phyllis McDonald, Dennis Atwell, Janice Destro, Carla Marquardt, Donna and Robert Ybarra.

3. On a recent trip to Portugal and Spain, Linda Little toured the Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal.

2.

o t o h P l e v a Tr Ed and Nancy Sadoyama in Kailua-Kona (on the Big Island of Hawaii) after returning from Japan.

Send travel photos to WBLIFE2017@gmail.com

Please use highest resolution and type WB TRAVEL in the subject line. All travel photos MUST be submitted electronically.

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2018 • Page 35

Home & Garage Storage

ine ndocab a .c w w w

Installation Specials!

ts.com

Special Includes 17” or 24” Deep x 7’ or 8’ Tall Cabinets with adjustable shelves

Garage Cabinets

Custom Closets

l

ecia p S . t 12f

$

00

11r9D9etails

o Call F

Custom Pull-Out

Trays Overhead Storage Racks

n7 e p O sa y a D k Wee

FREE ESTIMATE

Same Day Installation!

(510) 901-8840

Lic#: 716483 www.candocabinets.com

FREE DESIGN

Page 36 â&#x20AC;¢ June 2018

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net