WBL JULY 2017 by Woodbridge LIFE

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 7 • Issue 7 • Number 70

July Americans celebrate our country’s independence this month and we remember, “Freedom isn’t free.” Many Woodbridge residents have sacrificed greatly to keep our country free. This edition of Woodbridge LIFE highlights veterans and their continuing service, not only within the Woodbridge community but also within the greater Manteca area.

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

July • 2017

Vets Continue To Serve

Thank you to all veterans! We are grateful for your service and sacrifice!

Inside

Calendar.. . . . . . . . Events and Tours.. . Garden Tasks.. . . . . Groups and Clubs. . Triker’s Travels. . . . Where in the World.. Wine 101.. . . . . . . .

WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

. . . . . . .

.9 .8 17 .5 30 34 31

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

Included in the picture (left to right) are Dave Gordon, Master Muralist who supervised the mural installation, Bill Barnhart, Gene Bedard, Linda Schrader who painted the mural along with her daughter, Echo Westover from Larger Than Life Murals, Fred Gallegos, Ron Cruz, Bill Buffington, Jack Dauler and Roger LaPresle. By Bill Barnhart

lanning for the mural’s content began over a year ago as did planning for the construction of the structure on which the mural would be attached. Since there were physical

difficulties with the building where this mural was to be mounted, it was determined the mural had to float away from the wall as opposed to being mounted directly on the wall as prior murals were. See vets page 18

Additional woodbridge veterans on pages 18-19

Page 2 â&#x20AC;¢ July 2017

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

July 2017 • Page 3 W oodbridge LIFE Liberty Park Rentals, Summer School, Good News: Garden Tour Wrap Up & Cats and Dogs

www.ourwoodbridge.net

From the Editor By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

he heat of summer is upon us but Woodbridge residents continue to be cool as cucumbers as they serve their community, participate in sports and generally enjoy the Woodbridge lifestyle. We are proud of the Veterans of Woodbridge! Men and women of our community continue to serve, long past their days of “official” military duty. On the cover and pages 18 and 19, read how veterans helped install the new Vietnam War mural in downtown Manteca. Jack Dauler reports how vets helped “fill the helmet” in support of the Manteca Mural Society’s next mural commemorating World War I, the final installation of the five-mural series. Dan Armstrong reminds us of proper flag etiquette on page 19, an appropriate topic for this month’s independence celebration. Ray Noble contributes “Two Wheels With a Heart” about the placement of Liberty Park Veterans Memorial on a motorcycle tour of honor (see page 18). Residents are encouraged to accept with grace the minimal intrusion of two-wheeled visitors to the memorial as they honor their pledges in this new fundraiser. Softball players get a break from play this month but still have plenty of news to report. Butch Larson, Polly Smith and Debby Hickey submit articles on pages 23, 24 and 25 respectively, and Butch announces “Where’s Bal-do,” a fun, new contest on page 23. In other sports, Barbara Shapiro tells about a recent pickleball round robin (page 27) and John Armstrong and the Perrins report golf tournament results (pages 26 and 27.) In this time of National Recreation Month and National RV

By John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

Month, we invited the 55er’s RV group to introduce itself (see page 20). Last year many residents celebrated Olympic silver medal winner Josh Prenot side-by-side with his resident grandparents, Ed and Carol. Read an update on Josh’s success on page 33. In another update story, Sharyl Burgeson writes about Joe Goins on page 14. We first published a story about Joe and his wife Marie in January 2013. Woodbridge will hold its first dog show this month. In the spirit of dogs and the beginning of “Dog Days” in July, Jean Kavale introduces guide dog trainers Bill and Brenda Buffington and Sharon Tassano on page 28 as well as Jeanne Thomas and her service dog, Tommy, on page 29. In an unorthodox but somewhat related Did You Know, Mike Spence lists things you might not know about hot dogs on page 32. As you celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends, remember that freedom isn’t free. When you have the opportunity, thank a vet. ~ Carol Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE team

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the August 2017 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Email your materials to wblife2017@gmail.com (Please DO NOT send your items to the Editor’s personal email address.)

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

elllloooo, Woodbridge! I’m happy to report that our Garden Tour “Oasis” raised $4,200 for Valley CAPS. I was invited to their “Wild West” Talent Show, and for the rest of the day, I had a permanent grin on my face. The director and his team extended their gratitude toward our community and I was proud to represent Woodbridge. A big thank you to all of the homeowners who participated and a big shout out to the Lifestyle Committee for all of its hard work. It was a fun day and we had a blast getting everything together.

John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

There is a lot going on indoors and outdoors this month. With regard to the outdoors, I wanted to clarify a few changes and get the facts straight on the Liberty Park Rentals: 1) We have lowered the rate of the rental; it is now $50 for the first two hours and $10 for each additional hour. 2). Insurance is required if there are non-Woodbridge residents attending. 3). If all guests are Woodbridge residents, the rental fee is waived. There is a small fee for propane, if used. I hope this clears up any confusion. If not, feel free to make an appointment with the front desk, call or email. One thing I have realized through this job is that you never know when an emergency will arise, which is why you will almost always see me at our events. This month, Susie Blair, RN-BSN, will be teaching non-certified CPR for Child and Adult and First Aid Classes. After reading a recent report by the American Heart Association, I discovered CPR knowledge is low in many communities, especially among older adults. Also, there was a steep drop in the likelihood of people having CPR training after the age of 50. Please consider taking this class! Summer School continues with a few new classes. Are you interested in the history of Spain and Cuba? Sign up for Rick Moniz’s class, “Cuba and The Camino.” Wine 101 highlights cabernet sauvignon with “Goin’ in Blind.” Have you ever been curious about how honey is made? Honeydale Bees comes this month to provide insight into the art of beekeeping. If you need a little break from school and change of scenery, we will be going to Redhawk Casino this month. Looking to venture out? The Delta Tule Trekkers will be here to present their walking club adventures and the Modesto Community Concert Association will be here to present their concert series and the benefits of membership. Liberty Park is just about a year old and the Kistners will be here to celebrate with a classic rock concert. Looking for something to do on a Saturday night (with air conditioning)? The MCW Band comes to Woodbridge for the first time to play the best of Rock, R & B, Blues, Reggae and everything in between. Joe Hughes produces another bang-up comedy night in the Multipurpose Room and then it’s back outdoors again for our happy hour with music by the Penetrators Groove Band covering all of the familiar hits. The Lifestyle Committee and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California team up this month to host our first Dog Show and Information Fair. We will be awarding prizes for these categories: Most Original Costume, Most Mysterious Heritage, Terrific Pet Tricks, Most Adorable, Best Popcorn Catcher, Most Glamorous and Who Do I Look Like (master vs. dog)? Please have a look under Activities and Events for more information. If you’re looking for a different kind of furry friend, come to cat adoption day and help support the Animal Rescue of Tracy. Stay tuned for more fun dance classes including tango and salsa. We even have a square dance with a caller coming up! Be sure to mark your calendar with the Upcoming Events in August. Go, Woodbridge!

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 4 • July 2017

www.ourwoodbridge.net

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

e are currently in the process of accepting nominees to fill two upcoming vacancies on our association’s board of directors. Hopefully, you are considering serving our community for a three-year term. How do you know if this is something meant for you? If you’re not a candidate, how do you know whom to vote for? This article should help answer those questions. The Woodbridge Owners Association (WOA) has a board of directors because laws governing corporations require it. The WOA is a “common interest corporation” (also known as a “nonprofit mutual benefit corporation”) so we must comply with a number of laws. Fortunately, California has bundled most of the laws under the frequently updated Davis-Stirling Act. While printed copies of the act exist, it’s easier to stay current and search for a specific topic by using the Internet and going to http://www. davis-stirling.com. Additional laws also apply: Corporations Code; federal laws, case law and our own governing documents such as Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs); Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Design Guidelines. There are others in this long list and they all fit within a legal hierarchy. All homeowners should have their own copy of our local documents, specifically: CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Design Guidelines. If you cannot find your copy, each is available on the Woodbridge portal in the Resource Center folder named “Governing Documents.” You may choose to view, download or print each document. Board members are policy makers and strategists and generally do not engage in day-to-day decision-making. The WOA has an Operations Manager, Ramon Rivera, to accomplish those frequent, tactical tasks. Board members are responsible for ensuring overall property values are kept high (realizing national and/or regional economic fluctuations), maintaining and/or replacing WOA-owned assets, overall administration of the association and resolving disputes as needed. Board members conduct both private and open meetings. In private meetings, the board deals with topics regarding legal issues, personnel, contracts and hearings. Information discussed in these meetings is considered privileged and private and should never be disclosed, even after having served on the board. The board also conducts open meetings and welcomes all homeowners to attend. Open board meetings provide an observation window into the conduct of some board business, much like any other corporation. There is a period during the board meeting when homeowners may comment on any topic or provide feedback to the board. The board may respond immediately or add the item to a future board meeting agenda, as deemed appropriate. Almost a week prior to a board meeting, board members receive their preparation materials for review, typically about 200 pages of reading. Some pages can be read once but others may need to be read several times prior to the meeting to ensure comprehensive understanding.

July 2017 WOA Committee Meetings Meeting

Day

Date

Time

ARC Review

Tuesday

7/11/17

9 a.m.

ARC Inspections Listening Post ARC Review ARC Inspections Finance Committee

Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

7/11/17 7/13/17 7/18/17 7/25/17 7/25/17

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

You are encouraged to consider serving the Woodbridge community as a board member. It is truly a rewarding experience. If you don’t want to become a board member yourself, however, it is important to select the best qualified candidate(s) to vote for. Be objective. Your vote should not be based on popularity. There will be three opportunities in upcoming months to assist in your decision-making. First, each candidate may provide a written statement to be published and distributed within the community. Second, all candidates will appear at an informal “Meet the Candidates” night, August 16. At this event, you may ask questions directly of each candidate and listen to responses to questions posed by other residents. Third, all candidates will attend a formal, moderated “Candidate Forum,” August 30. This event is similar in format to political forums you may have seen televised over the past several years. Homeowners will receive ballot packets in the mail in early September and will have a month in which to vote by returning their ballots.

Ask

ARChie

ust last week I wandered over to the Del Webb Woodbridge Sales Office to find the community is almost completely sold out. Why was I surprised? This is a desirable community. Why is that? Mainly due to the rules and regulations and like-minded homeowners who take pride in home ownership. But then, of course, all the events and activities offered in Woodbridge may have been another deciding factor. I know it was for us. Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July with family and friends. Always be safe out there. ~ ARChie Dear ARChie, Our dearest friends, Sylvia and Mickey recently moved to the beautiful Woodbridge community. Unfortunately, they were not happy with the process on the day of their ARC application review. Here’s what happened. Sylvia submitted backyard landscape plans, along with the Architectural & Landscape Review Application form she found on the Woodbridge portal, to the front desk in plenty of time for the following week’s Architectural Review Committee meeting. Mickey had the task of attending the review meeting to observe the process and was jazzed about experiencing its ins and outs. Along the way, the instruction that they should sign in when they arrived was not communicated or, possibly, not understood. The morning of the review, Mickey called home to say he would not be returning home as soon as originally expected. Sylvia met up with Mickey and the couple waited almost two hours for their names to be called. Had they known there was a sign-in list, they would have arrived early, returned at 9 a.m., and waited patiently, knowing it takes time for the committee to properly review applications. Perhaps, ARChie, this process needs some tinkering and better communication. ~ Disheartened For Our New Friends Dear Disheartened, Please don’t despair … the ARC understands Sylvia and Mickey’s frustration. The response to your concern is a learning opportunity for all residents. The Architectural Review Committee is working with WOA management to communicate the process to homeowners when their application is submitted to staff at the front desk. We need to be proactive and be sure to ask questions if we don’t understand. Keep in mind, the See

ARChie page 5

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

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

Bocce Ball Bunco Bridge

Phone Meeting Day and Time Phone and Time vary 815-9309 Meeting M-F. TimeDay & Workshops Nedra Ball 815-9309 M-F. Time & Workshops vary Patti Barnhart 629-8838 Fridays @ 4:15 p.m. PattiHyden Barnhart 629-8838 p.m. Rick 824-9257 Fridays SU & TH@@4:15 2 p.m. Nels St. Overgaard p.m. Don Lawrence 602-5454 825-7137 Tuesdays Mondays @ @ 6:30 10 a.m. Rick Hyden 824-9257 Mary Braun 229-6379 SU & TH @ 6 p.m. Susan 275-5817 Mondays 3rd Monday @ a.m. 6:30 p.m. Don St.Russitano Lawrence 825-7137 @ 10

Canasta Bunco Cooking 401 Canasta

MarySimpson Braun Judy Susan Holt Jan JudySpence Simpson

229-6379 647-2901 275-5817 924-8032 647-2901

Crochet/Knitting Chair Volleyball Cooking Cribbage401

Geri DaveRogers Steffy Jan Spence Dave Steffy

824-5310 Tuesdays Thursdays@@5 10 a.m. 825-4805 p.m. (days vary) 924-8032 Tuesday 2 p.m. 825-4805 3rd Tuesdays @@ 7 p.m.

Crochet/Knitting Drama

Kathy Topping Michelle Paradis

239-8718 815-9446 824-9257 825-4805 239-8663 815-9446 239-1183 824-9257 629-8838 239-8663 823-9767 239-1183

Artists & Crafters Ballroom Dance Ballroom Bocce BallDance Beginning Robotics Bridge

Contact Contact Nedra Ball

Pat Buxton Dave Steffy Rick Hyden Michelle Paradis Joyce Giordano Pat Buxton Line Dancing Patti Barnhart Game Night Rick Hyden Line Dancing Goodwin Hand & Foot (Evening) Bill Joyce Giordano Men of Woodbridge Bill Goodwin Line Dancing Patti Barnhart

Cribbage Game Night Drama Hand & Foot

From

ARChie

page 4

committee receives and reviews up to 30 applications per meeting. Some are simple and approved quickly; others need more serious attention. For now, plan to wait. We know your time is important, too.

Dear ARChie,

~ ARChie

In reading through the new Design Guidelines, I came across a reference to “inert materials.” My first thought was that an inert material is one that really does not give a darn about what the other materials in its environment are trying to do to it. And I think I’m right. As spelled out in the guidelines, surfaces of all yards shall be covered with approved inert or live materials or a combination of both. So, without further investigation of my own, what approved “inert materials” may I use in my yard? I thought keeping a tidy planted area which is free of weeds and debris in my front yard was good enough. I guess not. Dear Irritated,

~ Irritated with Inert

You had me laughing for a bit until I realized you are downright serious about “inert materials.” I even had to consider this further myself. Under Landscaping, Section 2.18 found on page 9 of the Design Guidelines, it is spelled out just as you noted. In Appendix C, page 36 of the guidelines, you will find a list of approved inert materials: bark (no gorilla hair or shredded cedar will be allowed), decorative rock material, artificial grass and, adding my favorite, green living lawn. No dirt area should be exposed; a hardy ground cover will even do the trick if you prefer not to invest in rock. Bark can be high maintenance, as it needs to be refreshed almost yearly. Remember, all landscaping plans along with plant material and trees must first be approved by the ARC, a committee made up of volunteer residents.

~ ARChie

All questions may be emailed to ARChie care of Leilani at lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge. net (Clubhouse front desk). Leilani will forward your questions to the members of the Architectural Review Committee. We want to hear your questions and concerns.

July 2017 • Page 5

823-9767 629-8838 818Line Dancing (Evening) Cindy Bill Goodwin 823-9767 429-1221 National (American) Carlsen Mah of Jongg 647-2695 Men Woodbridge Bill Goodwin 823-9767 Neighborhood Watch Bob Hall 239-5712 818Oil Painters Patti Barnhart 629-8838 429-1221 National (American) Cindy Carlsen Mah 647-2695 OpenJongg Painting Patti Barnhart 629-8838 Neighborhood Watch Paddle Tennis Stan Sutfin 815-9735 Group Bob Hall 239-5712 Oil Painters Patti Barnhart 629-8838 Pickleball Barbara Shapiro 823-3343 Open Painting Patti Barnhart 629-8838 510-909Paddle Tennis Stan Sutfin 815-9735 Pinochle Robert Philis 8997 Al Sanchez 239-8235 Pickleball Barbara Shapiro 823-3343 Poker Joe Victoria 815-9343 510-909Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger 239-2983 Pinochle Robert Philis 8997 Readers Group Patty DeRoos 239-2833 Al Sanchez 239-8235 818Poker Joe Victoria 815-9343 Shang-hai Rummy Cindy Carlsen 429-1221 647-2695 Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger 239-2983 Strummin’ Wonders Carla 624-3754 Readers Group Patty Marquardt DeRoos 239-2833 Tennis Mel Topping 239-8718 818Shang-hai Rummy Cindy Carlsen 429-1221 Trivia Eileen Hill 624-3945 647-2695 Veterans of Woodbridge Bill Buffington 815-9476 Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt Walking Indoors Jacque Reynolds 624-3754 629-8508 Tennis MelBarnhart Topping 239-8718 Wheels of Woodbridge Bill 629-8838 Trivia Eileen Hill 624-3945 Wine 101 Jon Ford 815-9803 Veterans of Woodbridge Bill Buffington 815-9476 Women of Woodbridge Birdie 624-3779 Walking Indoors JacqueNieri Reynolds 629-8508 Woodbridge Senior Wheels of Woodbridge Bill Barnhart 629-8838 Softball Club Vern Mendes 823-4760 Wine 101 Jon Ford 815-9803 Woodbridge Women of Club Seniors Golf John Armstrong 624-3549 Woodbridge Birdie Nieri 624-3779 Woodbridge Senior Singers Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 Woodbridge

Fridays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oxford Room@ 6:30 p.m. 3rd Monday 3rd Tuesday @ 2- 1p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. p.m.

Thursdays a.m. Thursdays @ @ 10 1 p.m. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays @ 7@ p.m. Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m. Thursdays @ 1 p.m. W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m. Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. M-W-F&@Saturdays 9:15 a.m. Fridays @ 6:30 p.m. Fridays @@6 1p.m. W-SA-SU p.m. 2nd Monday 10 a.m. M-W-F @ 9:15@a.m. Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fridays Fridays @ 12 6- 3p.m. p.m. Oxford Room@ 10 a.m. 2nd Monday Patrols Tuesdays @ 10 Wednesdays 10 a.m. a.m. - 1 p.m. Fridays 12 - 3 @ p.m. Wednesdays 1 p.m. Block Captains will be Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m. notified of meetings at Liberty Park Tuesdays @ 10 a.m. M-F. Time varies Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. Mondays @ 2:15 p.m. Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m. Thursdays @ 1 p.m. at Liberty Park Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & M-F. Time Fridays @ varies 5 p.m. Mondays 2:15vary p.m. Days and @ times Thursdays @ 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. 1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Fridays @@ 5 p.m. Tuesdays 12 - 3 p.m. Oxford Room Days and times vary Mondays @ 2 p.m. 1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m. SU-TU-TH @ 9 a.m. Tuesdays @ 12 p.m. 3rd Tuesday @-73p.m. 2nd Monday @ 11 a.m. Mondays 2 p.m. M-W-F @@ 8:30 a.m. TU-TH-SU @ 8 a.m. 1st Tuesday @ 10:45 a.m. 3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Days vary 2nd Monday @ 11 a.m. 3rd Wednesday @ 11 a.m. M-W-F @ 8:30 a.m. 1st Tuesday @ 10:45 a.m. Seasonal Days vary Various golf courses 3rd Wednesday @ 11 a.m. Every other Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

Softball Club Vern Mendes 823-4760 Seasonal Please refer to www.ourwoodbridge.net for more detailed information. Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club John Armstrong 624-3549 Various golf courses Woodbridge Singers Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 On hiatus until September 11

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

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

Contact Dave Basehore Sue Edmiston Contact Betty Buff Dave Basehore Babara Silva Sue Edmiston Carolyn Johnson

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

Woodbridge W oodbridge LIFELIFE

Pagewww.ourwoodbridge.net 6 â&#x20AC;˘ July 2017

5HDFKLQJ 2XW

Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581

%RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV

Roger Cunning, President John Johnson, Vice President Andrew Price, Secretary Terry Hickey, Treasurer Greg Van Dam, Director-at-Large

2SHUDWLRQV 0DQDJHU

Ramon Rivera

495-6803

Activities/Events Coordinator

John Baber

824-7927

2IILFH &RRUGLQDWRU

Leilani Rodriguez

824-7581

0DQDJHPHQW

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

The opinions expressed in :RRGEULGJH /,)(Âˇs 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;?

www.ourwoodbridge.net Page 7 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 John Baber Sharyl Burgeson, asst. editor Carol Jo Hargreaves, chair Jean Kavale Ann King Judy McNamara Volker Moerbitz Pepper Noble Ramon Rivera Leilani Rodriguez Mike Spence Shelley Tate

824-7927 239-1492 823-3538 629-8571 650-464-0151 923-4718 239-7965 239-1933 495-6803 824-7581 924-8032 479-4249

Woodbridge LIFE isisaafree freemonthly monthly Woodbridge LIFE publication of the Woodbridge Owners publication of the Woodbridge Owners Association, a nonprofit organization serving Association, a nonprofit organization serving the residents of the Woodbridge by Del Webb the residentsinofManteca, the Woodbridge by Del Webb community CA. Woodbridge community Manteca, CA. Woodbridge LIFE invitesinstories, photographs, comments, cartoons, jokesstories, and any other information that LIFE invites photographs, comments, would be of interest to residents. We reserve cartoons, jokes and any other information that the rightbetoofaccept submissions and would interestortorefuse residents. We reserve edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and the right to refuse advertising or articles that contentdoand reserve inedit ourfor opinion notlength. reflectWe thealso standards to refuse advertising or articles ofthe theright newspaper. The Woodbridge LIFEthat advertising contract each advertiser in our opinion do notpermits reflect the standards toofconduct one event per year in the Lakeview the newspaper. The opinions expressed, Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. The opinions whether by paid advertisement or editorial expressed, whether by paid advertisement or content, content, do not necessarily reflect the reflect views of editorial do not necessarily the this newspaper or the Woodbridge Owners views of this newspaper or the Woodbridge Owners Association. Association. Content Content submittedsubmitted may be edited, may be edited, reprinted andwithout acknowledged reprinted and acknowledged consent without consent unless specifically requested. unless specifically requested. Woodbridge LIFE Woodbridge LIFE proofreaders use the proofreaders use the Associated Press Stylebook, Associated Press Stylebook, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the journalistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;the journalistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bible,â&#x20AC;? a writing and editing bible,â&#x20AC;? as a writing andasediting reference. The reference.isThe is not publisher notpublisher responsible forresponsible unsolicitedfor manuscripts or artwork.orMaterials unsolicited manuscripts artwork. submitted Materials with a self-addressed, stamped envelope submitted with a self-addressed, stamped will be returned. Contents copyright ÂŠ 2017 by envelope will be returned. Contents copyright Woodbridge Owners Association. No part of ÂŠ 2017 by Woodbridge Owners Association. this publication may be reproduced without No part of this publication may be reproduced written permission of the publisher.

without written permission of the publisher.

&RQWDFW XV

WBLIFE2017@gmail.com

Save $761* Combine Home & Auto. Crystal Downs Ins Agcy Inc Crystal Downs ChFC CLU, Agent Insurance Lic#: 0G26090 259 N Main Street Bus: 209-823-7121

Save money and time when you combine your home and auto insurance. Just another way Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to help life go right. CALL ME TODAY. â&#x201E;˘

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 *Average annual per household savings based on a 2015 national survey of new 2-inch photo (optional) forreported publication. Send submissions by policyholders who savings by switching to State Farm. email to wblife2017@gmail.com

1601489

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

www.ourwoodbridge.net

July 2017 • Page 7

ææ WOODBRIDGE 100 Golf Cart Races By Bill Barnhart WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

irst Place winners shown in top right photo (L to R): Brian and Laura Conway for Best Turned Out Cart, Terry Cummings for both the Twist & Turn and the Eight Ball races and Rich Sgro for the Survivor (blindfolded) race and the Woodbridge 100 Sprint. Some of the race results were so close that the difference between first and not placing at all depended on how many bottles the driver had knocked over. Then, we have Terry who beat out her husband Carl by .26 and .27 of a second in the two races she won. Spectators seemed to have as much fun as participants, egging on and cheering drivers. One of the highlights of the Survivor race was Laura reacting and waving to the crowd rather than giving directions to Brian who was blindfolded. Thanks to the following sponsors, the hard work by the Wheels of Woodbridge Car Club, and the giving spirit of all who attended, we were able to raise $2,015.50 (after expenses) for the Boys & Girls Club of Manteca. The sponsors who helped run the races and took a big workload off us old guys were: TLC Real Estate RE/MAX, KLEMM Realty and Valley Custom Carts. Sponsors making straight donations to the Boys & Girls Club were: Riverside Management, Platinum Sponsor; Susan and Curtis Holt, PMZ Realty, Gold Sponsor, Dominic Martos, Farmers Insurance, Gold Sponsor and resident Linda Takita, Silver Sponsor. To one and all, we thank you for your generous support and for a job well done!

We Understand Commitment You can rely on Edward Jones for one-on-one attention, our qualityfocused investment philosophy and straight talk about your ﬁnancial needs. Contact an Edward Jones ﬁnancial advisor today.  





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

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 8 â&#x20AC;˘ July 2017

Woodbridge Owners Woodbridge Owners Association Committees Association ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW Committees â&#x20AC;˘ Jacquie Alexander, Chair alexander-fox@comcast.net ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW 209-823-2914

â&#x20AC;˘

Jacquie Alexander, Chair

FINANCE COMMITTEE alexander-fox@comcast.net â&#x20AC;˘ Jacob Lewis, Chair 209-823-2914 lijalewis@comcast.net 647-2995

FINANCE COMMITTEE LIFESTYLE â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Jacob Chair JohnLewis, Baber, Chair jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net lijalewis@comcast.net 824-7927 647-2995

COMMUNICATION LIFESTYLE Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ John Baber, Chair Woodbridge LIFE Editor and jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net Directory Chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com 824-7927

823-3538

COMMUNICATION WELCOMING COMMITTEE Diana â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Carol Jo Clements, Hargreaves,Co-Chair Chair tenor4@comcast.net Woodbridge LIFE Editor and 665-4353 Directory Chair â&#x20AC;˘ Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com jltebbutt@gmail.com 823-3538

923-4356

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

Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair

jltebbutt@gmail.com 923-4356

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS â&#x20AC;˘

Bill Barnhart

bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us 629-8838

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

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Coming to Woodbridge Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and TOURS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; July 2017 Submitted by John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

WINE 101: â&#x20AC;&#x153;GOINâ&#x20AC;? IN BLINDâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, July 6 @ 6 p.m. This class and Mike Spence to prepare lemon rosemary zucchini bread, features blind tastings of cabernet sauvignons. Participants will have lemon rosemary coffee cake and raisin rosemary muffins. White an opportunity to blind taste several cabernet sauvignons after a demonstrates that rosemary can be used for sweeter recipes, rather brief presentation about this classic varietal. Bring a â&#x20AC;&#x153;cabâ&#x20AC;? to share, than savory, different from what we are accustomed to eating. Event wineglasses and an appetizer. Other wines will be featured on the to be held in the Quincy Room. Register and pay at the front desk. community table. Class to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Buy $5 your tickets at the front desk. $2 DELTA TULE TREKKERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, July 19 @ 1 p.m. Diane CLASSIC ROCK CONCERT: â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE KISTNERSâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, July 9 @ Gomez of the Delta Tule Trekkers comes to Woodbridge to talk about 6 p.m. Rock out to the tunes of the Kistners and their classic rock the walking club. This club consists of a group of individuals who music. A can will be passed for donations. Event to be held at Liberty range in age from approximately 55 to 90+. Club walks are generally Park. Free through scenic and/or historic areas over a predetermined route. CPR CLASS: ADULT AND CHILD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, July 10 @ 6 p.m. Protect The walks are non-competitive and participants walk at their own your loved ones and your community by learning CPR. Cardiac pace, thus making this an excellent recreational activity for the entire arrests occur among people in their 50s and 60s and most occur in family. Club walks are a great way to meet new friends and a fun way the home. Immediate CPR can double or triple chances of survival to get exercise. Event will be held in the Andover Room. RSVP at the after sudden cardiac arrest. Be prepared! Susie Blair, RN-BSN, will front desk. Free teach the class in the Westport Room. This is a non-certified course. POTLUCK OF THE ISLANDS WITH THE STRUMMINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; WONDERS Register and pay at the front desk. $25 Monday, July 24 @ 5:30 p.m. Close your eyes and pretend you are in CASINO TRIP TO RED HAWK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, July 11 @ 8:30 a.m. Try Hawaii and let the Strumminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wonders take you away with the Island your luck and place your bets. Board the bus to Red Hawk Casino. songs. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to bring a dish to serve eight. Event to be held in Check in time is 8:15 a.m. with departure at 8:30 a.m. Please make the Multipurpose Room. RSVP at the front desk. Free sure to fill out the emergency form on the back of the flyer. Sign up WOODBRIDGE DOG SHOW AND INFORMATION FAIR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, at the front desk and check in at the front desk the day of departure. July 25 @ 10 a.m. The Lifestyle Committee and the Ovarian Cancer $12 cash only Alliance of California team up to host this FUN extravaganza. Prizes FIRST AID CLASS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, July 11 @ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; First Aid knowledge will be awarded for these categories: Most Original Costume, Most is invaluable for both you, the individual and for your community. Mysterious Heritage, Terrific Pet Tricks, Most Adorable, Best Popcorn Give yourself the ability to help others in a time of emergency. Susie Catcher, Most Glamorous, and Who Do I Look Like? (master vs. dog). Blair, RN-BSN, will teach the class. This is a non-certified course. There will be information booths including the California Canine Register and pay at the front desk. $25 Cancer Detection Dogs, Dog ER, Dog Safety, Pets and Pals, Essential HONEYDALE BEES: â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE ART OF BEEKEEPING AND HOW HONEY Oils for Your Dogs, the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California, San IS MADEâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, July 12 @ 1 p.m. George Dale from Joaquin County Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Manteca Police Honeydale Beekeeping will be here to talk about the profession of K-9 Unit. A meal of a hot dog, chips and soda will be available for beekeeping and how honey is made. Dale has been a beekeeper $5. Baked goods will be for sale and raffle prizes, too! Pick up since 2008, and Honeydale Beekeeping has been based in Stockton a participation form at the front desk. Drop off your completed since 2014. Come and learn about this organic, renewable resource participation form at the front desk by Thursday, July 20. Both that comes from right here in the Valley. Honey will be sold. RSVP at participation in and attendance at this event are free. the front desk. Free MODESTO COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, July ANIMAL RESCUE OF TRACY: CAT ADOPTION DAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, 26 @1 p.m. Come and learn about this great organization founded July 13 @ 9 a.m. Animal Rescue of Tracy is a nonprofit group of in 1950. M.C.C.A. explores opportunities available for all kinds of passionate volunteers trying to make a difference in the lives of musical entertainment. They present an array of concerts, usually on abandoned animals. Are you looking for a new, furry friend? Come Sunday afternoons. Event will be held in the Andover Room. RSVP at and adopt your new pet! All cats are spayed or neutered. Event will the front desk. Free :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX Ă&#x20AC;QG \RX DUH be held at the far left entrance of Clubhouse. Free FRAUD PREVENTION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, July 26 @ 7 p.m. Fraud and unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY: THE MCW BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, economic crimes are on the rise in San Joaquin County. Older adults WR FDQFHO ,I WKH HYHQW KDV D ZDLWLQJ OLVW WKH IURQW GHVN FDQ Ă&#x20AC;OO WKH July 15 @ 7 p.m. Are you looking for something to do on a Saturday are seen as targets of crimes such as identity theft, telemarketing vacancy from the list. Thank you. night? The MCW Band comes to Woodbridge for the very first time fraud, door-to-door scams and street cons. The District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to play the best of Rock, R & B, Blues, Reggae and everything in Office will present this seminar along with an interactive quiz to test between. BYOB and appetizers. Purchase your tickets at the front your knowledge. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn simple, but effective, crime prevention desk. Event will be held in the Multipurpose Room. $8 steps to increase your power against fraud. Event will be held in the HISTORY CLASS: CUBA AND THE CAMINO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, July 17 @ Multipurpose Room. RSVP at the front desk. Free 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. (two time slots). Rick Moniz is a historian COMEDY NIGHT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, July 27 @ 7 p.m. Enjoy a great line-up of Latin America who has traveled to Cuba annually for the past three including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicagoâ&#x20AC;? Steve as the headliner and featuring Sandra Risser decades. His talk will cover the conditions of pre-1959 Revolution and Griffin Daley. Hosted by Joe Hughes. Come and laugh your through Cuba of 2017. The history, culture and current events will pants off in the Multipurpose Room. RSVP at the front desk. $6 be shared along with a DVD presentation that will include Cubaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HAPPY HOUR WITH THE PENETRATORS GROOVE BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, Literacy Campaign in 1961. Rick and Monique Moniz travel to Spain July 28 @ 6:30 p.m. The Penetrators are back! Come and enjoy this annually to walk the Camino to Santiago de Compostela. This is an soulful band playing all the familiar hits. Event to be held on the ancient pilgrimage that originated in the Middle Ages and surrounds Clubhouse patio. Purchase your tickets at the front desk. $5 the conflict between the Christians and the Moors. The history of GOLF PUTTING TOURNAMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sunday, July 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Check in time @ 9 :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX Ă&#x20AC;QG \RX DUH the Camino will be covered through modern day Spain as well as the and tee time @ 9:30 a.m. A potluck and results will follow in the unable to attend, please, as aa.m. courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk many routes that lead into Santiago. Class to be held in the Andover Multipurpose Room. Bring your favorite drink and appetizer. Open WR FDQFHO ,I WKH HYHQW KDV D ZDLWLQJ OLVW WKH IURQW GHVN FDQ Ă&#x20AC;OO WKH Room. RSVP at the front desk. Free to 72 golfers. Deadline for sign-up: before noon, Wednesday, July vacancy fromWITH the list. Thank26. you.For changes and cancellations, please call Bob or Karen Perrin @ COOKING 401: CAKES AND SWEET BREADS MADE ROSEMARY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, July 18 @ 2 p.m. Cate White joins Jan 815-9629. Sign up at the front desk. $5 cash only

Important Notice About Cancellations

July Activities

July Events and Activities Sunday

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

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Monday

Tuesday

July 2017 • Page 9

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

Wednesday

Summer Clubhouse Hours (5/1 through 8/31) NOTE: Dates Friday may vary seasonally. Thursday Saturday Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 Sunday 68 a.m. to 8 p.m.

S P ² :RRGEULGJH

D P ² $5& ,QVSHFWLRQV

D P ² 0XUSK\V

6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV

S P ² :RRGEULGJH

6SULQJ &RQFHUW

6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6SULQJ

S P ² (OYLV DQG KLV

:LQH :DON %XV 7ULS

S P ² /LVWHQLQJ 3RVW

S P ² 'RF 'L[RQ

EDQG

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

S P ² 3ROLF\

D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO

D P ² 1HZ 5HVLGHQW

3URFHGXUHV &RPPLWWHH

5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ

2ULHQWDWLRQ

0WJ

&RPHG\ 0DJLF 6KRZ

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

D P ² $5&

S P ² 6SHDNHU 6HULHV

S P ² 'UDPD

S P ² *ROI 3XWWLQJ

,QVSHFWLRQV

S P ² 7KH 5XVW\

*URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW

7RXUQDPHQW

D P ² :LQH

5RFNHUV %DQG

0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

EXV WULS WR WKH $PDGRU ZLQH FRXQWU\

S P ² 'UDPD *URXS

S P ² %D\ $UHD

D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO

S P ² 'UDPD

3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW

6WULQJV 7ULR

5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ

*URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW

0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

27 Woodbridge LIFE

distributed S P ² +DSS\ +RXU

0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

30 MEMORIAL DAY

127(

S P ² )LQDQFH

S P ² 6WUXPPLQ·

&RPPLWWHH 0HHWLQJ 'DWH

:RQGHUV 8NXOHOH

WR EH GHWHUPLQHG

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. This calendar was last updated 6/26/17. Refer to flyers or the Woodbridge portal for additional information. 7KLV FDOHQGDU ZDV ODVW XSGDWHG 6/20 5HIHU WR Á\HUV RU WKH :RRGEULGJH SRUWDO IRU DGGLWLRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ

s t n e v E s t g n n i e v UpCcoomming E

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

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

Save the Date!

august

See

(9(176 page 10

Page 10 • July 2017

At the Clubhouse

W oodbridge LIFE

Christmas design. A sign-up sheet, list of supplies and the example will be on the yellow communications board and in the window, respectively.

ææ Artists & Crafters It’s Here! By Penny Dauler

hristmas in July has arrived in the Westport Room.

Now, do you want the bad news first or the good news? I thought so, bad news first. There will be NO Christmas wreath class in July. The materials simply are not available. The class will be taught in October or November. The good news: We are offering several classes and more may come up. Get out your calendars and jot down these dates: Thursday, July 6, at 1 p.m. – Shirley Lopes will teach a COASTER/HOT PAD CLASS. This class costs $1. The sign-up sheet and materials list are on the yellow communications board. Examples of both projects can be found in the window. Tuesday, July 11, at 1 p.m. – Martha Harman will teach a class on HOW TO USE THE BOW DABBER. Cost is $1 and you will walk away with the knowledge and skill to make your own gorgeous bows as well as a completed bow. Thursday, July 13, at 12:30 p.m. is THE CHRISTMAS PILLOW WRAP class taught by Nedra Ball. This class also costs only $1. As pillow wraps are seasonal, this class was also taught at Easter but now it’s time for a

:22'%5,'*( 5($'(56 *5283 %\ 0DULH (YDQV

W T

oodbridge Readers group met to discuss PRINCESS, authored by Jean Sasson and suggested by Tamara Supremo. Everyone seemed anxious to talk over this book, which was about life as a woman of the royal family in Saudi Arabia earlier in this century. The experience certainly is different from our lives and everyone had something to say about the book and the subject. We all enjoyed this book, even though at times it was a difficult read. We agreed that we are happy to be Americans where women have equality and freedom, as do men. This is not true in the book, which illustrates what life is like for a Saudi Royal woman. There were 10 present at the meeting and it was quite an interesting discussion. This is the first book of a trilogy on this subject written by Jean Sasson. It is certainly a subject pertinent to this country and this century

www.ourwoodbridge.net

as our world grows smaller and difficulties ensue where vastly different cultures meet. We had a great discussion and most of us plan to read the next two books in the trilogy. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, July 5. If you are interested in reading and want to share your thoughts and the books you enjoy with other readers, you will enjoy this group. The book for August is STILL LIFE by Louise Penny. You do not have to suggest a book if you do not want to. If you want to present a book but not lead the discussion, that is no problem; just open it up for discussion. There are flyers at the Clubhouse listing the books we are reading and when we will be discussing them. Most of us get our books at the library or buy them used at a used bookstore or online. Thank you, Tamara, for your selection.

Margo Flanagan is taking sign-ups for her Water Color class where participants will paint CHRISTMAS CARDS. See the board for details. In addition to these classes, we are also offering ALL of our regular monthly classes. Don’t forget the GENERAL MEETING Friday, July 7, at 10 a.m., KAISER PILLOW WORKSHOP, Monday, July 17, at 10 a.m. and the BASIC QUILTING 35, Thursday, July 20, at 12:30 p.m. DOODLEBUGS will meet Friday, July 28, at 10 a.m. A calendar with ALL of our classes can be found on the yellow communication board located outside the Westport Room. Help yourself to a calendar and join us. DOG BEDS and CAT MATS are on hiatus for now. Please DO NOT bring fabric scraps to the Westport Room. We have nowhere to store them. Our next DOG BED and CAT MAT workshop will be announced in plenty of time for you to start collecting again. Thank you to all who have been donating scraps for use as filler for the dog beds.

ææ bridge By Don St. Lawrence The Bridge group meets Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Oxford Room.

Bridge Scores MAY 29: Don Harris Letha Watson Phyllis Tindell Nancy Hansen Grace Pasion

4660 4650 3870 3820 3730

JUNE 5: Phyllis Tindell Don Harris Marilyn Larson Betty Buff Letha Watson Don St. Lawrence Kathy Comden Sharyl Burgeson Penny Tenczar Robi Cornelius

4980 3790 3640 3470 2980 2860 2760 2440 2210 1870

JUNE 12: Phyllis Tindell Barbara Kreps Don Harris Marilyn Larson Betty Buff Don St. Lawrence Robi Cornelius

3200 3030 2960 2930 2070 2010 1840

JUNE 19: Cherie Ford Phyllis Tindell Betty Buff Marilyn Larson Letha Watson Don Harris

4580 4050 3170 2930 2600 2430

JUNE 26: Barbara Kreps Cherie Ford Phyllis Tindell Letha Watson Betty Buff Don Harris Robi Cornelius Kathy Comden

4490 4460 4370 4330 3860 3850 3100 2510

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W oodbridge LIFE

July 2017 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 11

ĂŚĂŚ WOMen of woodbridge Second Annual WOW Meet and Greet By Birdie Nieri

ĂŚĂŚ WOMen of woodbridge Local High Schools WOWed with Scholarships By Birdie Nieri

he Women of Woodbridge would like to extend an invitation to all ladies of our community to attend the Second Annual Meet and Greet on the Clubhouse patio, July 19 at 5 p.m. Enjoy a drink; munch on some snacks and commune with your neighbor ladies in a relaxed atmosphere. No formal meeting will be held but there will be an opportunity to sign up for our October event, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Days.â&#x20AC;? More help is needed to bring this event to fruition. The dinner and show will be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;must seeâ&#x20AC;? event and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to be part of it. We plan to have reserved seating for both Thursday and Friday nights, October 5 and 6.

nce again, the Take a Sip for Scholarship event drew a large crowd of eager tasters and sippers. The Manteca Unified School District be.cuisine vocational class, under the tutelage of Chef Bryan Ehrenholm, created scrumptious petite southwestern fare. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Denim and Diamondsâ&#x20AC;? themed event catered to 256 guests with eight winery stations and nine food stations in the Multipurpose Room. The multitude of sweets and desserts spilled out into the other side of the hall where we were entertained with live music and even a little dancing and twirling.

Our first Meet and Greet was a huge success and WOW heard from many of you about what you would like to see, what you would like to help create, and what would work better for you. We listened and we created three evening meetings through the year and eliminated the daytime summer meetings that interfered with work and play schedules. This year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to hear even more from you. What ideas do you have for a more enjoyable and meaningful group and atmosphere? Inquiring minds want to know. Meet us on the patio, July 19, to explore ideas and have a good time toasting neighbors and friends. Once again, the bar will be set up with some beverages and wine. Tables will be set out for â&#x20AC;&#x153;oover dooversâ&#x20AC;? and munchies. Please feel free to add your favorite drink and something to share. More chairs and tables will be available for a comfortable evening. Please make your reservation at the front desk in advance so we can have a head count for seating and tables. As always, wear your badge and check in at the front desk upon arrival. This is a freebie event and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping for a big crowd. See you there!

The two-hour event was jam-packed with eating, drinking, communing with friends, giggling when needed and singing. The Community Living Room was filled with raffle ticket buyers and garnered a nice, hefty amount of funding for scholarships this year. WOW is proud to say that $8,000 was given to qualified young men and women of local high schools. Thank you to all the attendees, sponsors, wineries, be.tech, singers, entertainers and all those women worker bees. Job well done, ladies, and we look forward to next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extravaganza!

Sip for Scholarship

)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

Page 12 • July 2017

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

ææ WOMen of woodbridge Woodbridge School Supplies Drive By Linda Little As part of the focus on children, Women of Woodbridge is once again sponsoring a drive to collect school supplies for local elementary schools. The list below reflects the schools’ greatest needs. Beginning July 22, you can help by taking an apple(s) off the tree located in the Clubhouse, purchase the school supplies listed on the apple, and then return the supplies and apple to the bin provided in the Oxford Room. Please return your donations by August 5 so all supplies can be delivered during the first two weeks of the new school year. Thank you in advance for your donations. Questions may be directed to Linda Little, teachalittle26@yahoo.com.

Backpacks (Unisex) File Folders Colored Pencils Binder Paper Glue Sticks #2 Pencils Colored Construction Paper Hand Sanitizer Tissue White Copy Paper Markers Wet Wipes Dry Erase Markers Paper Towels Single Subject Spiral Notebooks

` Çˇ8Á ÇÇ ˇRÝÏí ÁÿˇY Ýø¯È¦ˇè¬ ˇ qÏÏ Ý¯ ¦ ˇ ÏÇÇíÈ¯èÿ ùùÏÏ Ý¯ ¦ ʧ ÏÇ

Woodbridge Shredding Event

WBL photo and caption by Sharyl Burgeson

It was a win-win situation for both Woodbridge residents and Men of Woodbridge when MOW member Lyle Bennett (red shirt), a former Access employee, arranged for a morning of free shredding in the Clubhouse parking lot. Lyle helped the two Access employees by transporting boxes of paper material from residents’ cars and golf carts to the waiting truck. “We had about 125 residents bring materials to be shredded and many donated to the free event,” said Lyle. According to Bill Goodwin, MOW president, residents donated $613 that is earmarked for either a Clubhouse upgrade or for donation to a local charity.

6 8ˇ 8: @@

:+Y ˇ

GGA

UG8 UʮGqA U

ˇ ew Uˇ vR U`

ʇɇɅɎʈˇɈɇɆʏɆɅɎɉ

ʇɇɅɎʈˇɈɇɆʏɇɇɊɊ

ˇ6 8̈8: @@U ʧ G@

ˇ:+Y ̈:+Y GGA ʧA `

U ˇ# ɅɆɅɅɉɅɎɇ

U ˇ# ɅɆɇɉɌɌɊɇ

ùùÏÏ Ý¯ ¦ ʧ ÏÇ

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

July 2017 • Page 13

ææ day trippin’ Tilden Park, Berkeley, California By Marie Evans

wonderfully “seasoned” park with carousel, steam train, lots and lots of trails of all kinds (including horseback and biking), Lake Anza with beach and swimming, botanical gardens, views, little farm with animals and more. There are also many large natural areas. It is almost impossible to direct anyone as to where to go because this is such a large park (part of a string of parks extending from south of Oakland to San Pablo, that form the East Bay Regional Park System) with many activities to choose from. There are also lots of rules, so go to www.ebparks.org/parks/tilden for information about this park including rules, attractions, driving directions, maps and disabled access. For children, I recommend the huge, old-fashioned and historic carousel. There are both food and drink available,* and a children’s playground within walking distance down the hill from the carousel. There is a great set of trails with bridges that winds downhill and up into the botanical gardens* which are set along the banks of a small canyon – great for children and adults to explore. I enjoyed it as a child and I still do. There are a little farm, visitors’ center and a steam train.* (The train is in the far southwest corner of the park.) This is a huge park but it does have signs and that is how we always find our way around. To reach Tilden Park, go to Orinda and take Dam Road toward El Sobrante/Richmond. Watch carefully for the sign to Tilden Park (Wildcat Canyon Road) on the northwest edge of Orinda Village and take the scenic and steep road west (left) up into the park. There are many trails and picnic sites off this road. At the entrance are Nimitz Trail, rest rooms and the old Nike missile site.* The website shows entry into the park from Highway 24 via Fish Ranch Road.

If you are a hiker or explorer, you will love this park. There are easy trails, difficult trails, scenic trails and childfriendly* trails (the botanical gardens, for instance).

Photo by Wikipedia

This is not just a hiking park, it is also a great park if you enjoy driving – there are roads all over Tilden and into Wildcat Canyon Park on the northern border, which is a newer and much less “civilized” park. There is also Grizzly Peak Boulevard to the southwest and the steam train.* A visit to this park or its neighbors is a good way to cool off on a hot day and it is easy to fill an entire day enjoying Tilden Park. Situated on the ridge of hills above the East Bay cities, the weather may be foggy after several days of heat in the valley, so check the weather report and enjoy! * Access for the disabled.

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care Community

We invite you to come and see why The Commons at Union Ranch was voted ONE OF THE BEST Retirement Communities in San Joaquin! 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 www.commonsatunionranch.com The Commons At Union Ranch | RCFE # 397004959

@commonsatunionranch

Mention this ad when you tour and get two free guest passes to our Gourmet Sunday Brunch!

Page 14 • July 2017

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

A Tribute to Family Closeness T By Sharyl Burgeson he passion for family closeness was fulfilled as Carmela Hickey remembers the joys of living with her parents, Joe and Marie Goins, in Woodbridge for the last years of their lives.

After swearing they were too old to make another move to again live close to their daughter, Marie suffered a mild TIA (transient ischemic attack) while the Southern California couple was visiting Carmela and her husband Terry in Woodbridge. That settled it. Joe and Marie, who were married in 1947 and had adored each other from the moment they met, quickly sold their retirement home and moved to Woodbridge to be closer to Carmela and Terry. Joe and Marie Goins celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary November 30, 2012, the same day they moved to Woodbridge. Carmela remembered, “Mom said Dad bought her a beautiful, new home for their anniversary.” With the Goins’ move north, Carmela said she, Terry and her parents “… spent the most remarkable year of our lives. Both my parents loved the community and made many friends.” However, after a year, Marie suddenly became ill. Her wish was to remain in the house she loved so Carmela and Terry brought her home on Hospice care. Joe had a minor stroke the first night Marie was home and was placed in a rehabilitation hospital. “He would never see Mom again,” said Carmela. Carmela and Terry stayed in Joe’s home until Marie’s death, 10 days later. Joe returned home in one month. “Dad wanted us to stay with him in their home. The doctors were convinced he would die of a broken heart within the year,” said an emotional Carmela. Instead, Joe, Carmela and Terry remained together for three years. During that time, the couple cared for Joe just as Joe and Marie had cared for Carmela’s Photos contributed

Joe Goins shows his wife Marie available Woodbridge lots.

Pleasant Journeys Doni Cicero

Destination Specialist

(209) 551-8174

Pleasant.journeys@yahoo.com

grandmother when Carmela was growing up. The Hickeys would take Joe to his favorite place, Black Bear Inn in Arnold, for Thanksgiving and other times. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren came to visit. Carmela related, “Dad would walk the track with his walker; he had a counter and walked 24 laps. He also enjoyed visiting with residents in the Community Retreat.” She added, “It was heartwarming to share special moments with Dad and the three of us became very close.” But as suddenly as Carmela’s mom had become ill, so did her dad. He “literally was finished” and died of heart failure in his own home in May at the age of 90. “Dad wanted us to remain in their home which is what we are doing. When I go to the Clubhouse, I visualize Dad walking the track and I see the empty chair in the Community Retreat where he sat. It is bittersweet. “Terry and I have been incredibly blessed during these years we could celebrate life with Mom and Dad in Woodbridge. Thank you to all the wonderful friends and neighbors who encouraged and loved our special Joe’s great granddaughters take a morning walk with dad.” their favorite grandpa.

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

July 2017 • Page 15

“OASIS” 2017 WOODBRIDGE GARDEN TOUR WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz Captions by Carol Jo Hargreaves

7. Suzanne Burkett of Primrose Point Avenue shows off her Silver Tree seating wall from which many can enjoy the built-in fireplace.

leven homeowners participated in this year’s garden tour, organized to benefit Central Valley CAPS.

This collection of photos shows some of the homeowners as well as the unique features that make their backyards inviting, comfortable and functional oases. 1. Ted and Rita Daniels have an outdoor gas fireplace filled with decorative blue glass, installed by D&H Brilliant Landscaping, at their Roseberry Avenue home. 2. Eleanor and Jim Ennis stand on a bridge over a beautifully landscaped dry creek created by Joe Garnica-Yard Creations in the backyard of their Arbor Brook Drive home. 3. Jan and Rocky Arnold of Morning Glory Street stand in front of the rock waterfall installed by Silver Tree.

8. This is just a corner of Mark and Sandy Stagno’s Arbor Brook Drive yard, expertly planned by Hector Gonzales. Various types of groundcover add visual interest. 9. Sue Gessini of Chestnut Hill Drive had Silver Tree install a putting green where she and her friends and family members can hone golf skills. 10. Margaret Waters had Lisa Bosch create several seating areas – a raised and shaded conversation area, a shaded dining area and a long seating wall near the built-in gas fireplace. 11. Environmental Creations installed a convenient fence-high storage shed in Roger and Joyce Williams’ backyard on Primrose Point Avenue.

10.

11.

4. Dennis and Kathy Johnson can enjoy Silver Tree’s several comfortable seating areas in their Chestnut Hill Drive home’s backyard. 5. Two waterfalls pour crystal clear water into David and Shirley Lopes’ enticing backyard pool. 6. Charm Mathis installed a variety of shaded seating areas (curtained pergola, umbrellas, trees) from which to enjoy her Cherry Grove Avenue home. A stone-look water feature provides relaxing sounds.

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 16 • July 2017

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Problems with your Water?

REMOVE IMPURITIES LIKE LEAD

CLOGGED PIPES OR APPLIANCES

SOAP & SCALE BUILDUP

SMELLY OR CLOUDY WATER

Common home water problems don’t have to be common for you. When it comes to this region’s water, your Culligan Man® is the local expert. Culligan has been a trusted name in the water treatment industry for over 80 years. No matter what your water problem, you can trust that our trained, certified staff of water professionals will provide the best possible solution for your home’s water. B LE

TING 80

A R S

CULLIGAN CAN HELP!

SPOTTED DISHES AND GLASSES

’s g n si

(VWDEOLVKHG

Ising’s Culligan Water (209) 466-2501 IsingsCulliganWater.com

;MDDA?9F :GLLD=< O9L=J 10 Gallons Free!

s ng’

Isi

(209) 466-2501 IsingsCulliganWater.com

>J==

O9L=J 9F9DQKAK Have a certified water specialist test your water.

s ng’

Isi

(209) 466-2501 IsingsCulliganWater.com

1&1-'eg& for the first 3 months on any Culligan® System

s ng’

Isi

(209) 466-2501 IsingsCulliganWater.com

10 Gallons of water with signed agreement to new customers only. Cannot be combined with other offers. Limit one per customer. Some conditions apply. Limited time offer. Dealer participation may vary.

Limited time offer. Dealer participation may vary.

$9.95/mo. for the first 90 days then standard rates apply. Limited time offer. Dealer participation may vary.

LIMITED TIME OFFER!

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

oodbridge LIFE WWoodbridge LIFE

Garden Tasks for Garden Tasks June

To keep your plants moist longer in the heat of summer, make sure you have mulched around the drip line of the plant. Be careful not to cover the base of the plant so the drip irrigation can get to the roots. That will help keep the moisture in your plants longer. If you have hanging planters, be sure to water them almost daily if we have wind or hot weather.

for July

$UWLFOH DQG SKRWRV E\ 6DQGL /DUVRQ Master Gardener

Article and photos by Sandi Larson, Master Gardener

e have been fortunate this year. As of early June, heat hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been a major factor â&#x20AC;Ś yet.

PageJuly 192017 â&#x20AC;˘ May 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 17

6DQGL /DUVRQ

On your watering days, please keep in mind that if wind speeds are up, the amount of irrigation actually hitting your grass (if you still have grass) is going to be less than if we have no wind. Drip irrigation is not affected as much. Also, remember that with the hard water in Manteca, drip emitters are possibly getting clogged. Check them throughout the summer months. If you find your hydrangeas wilting during the heat of the day, give them coverage by way of an umbrella or shade cloth. I find hydrangeas with lots of sun exposure need extra water during the heat of summer. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t panic if some of your other shrubs like azaleas, snowball bush, gardenias or climbing vines show burnt leaves. Generally, these plants suffer from too much sun but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already bloomed for the year and will lose their leaves over the winter and look beautiful next spring. We are fortunate to have the soil we do in Manteca. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard a few folks complain of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hard panâ&#x20AC;? situation; once our former gardener even told us someone in Woodbridge had a portion of a road under their landscaping. I have no idea where a road would have been since I believe we were mainly built where an orchard was formerly planted. If your soil does seem hard-packed, amend with mulch or compost. Continue feeding your blooming plants and watch out for aphids and worms that love to eat their way through geraniums and petunias in the summer. Try to hose off aphids first and then try a solution of liquid detergent and water. As a last resort, go to a non-toxic chemical. Whitefly can begin to be a problem quickly with our heat and low water rules. If you find whitefly, you have to be diligent and spray the underside of leaves every five days. Even then it can be discouraging to control this pest.

Now is still a good time to get summer vegetables in the ground including corn, squash, tomatoes, peppers and melons. If space is limited, some of those vegetables like melons, cucumbers, squash and gourds can easily be grown on a vertical trellis. It actually may be more beneficial to the plant so rodents and 'RXEOH 'HOLJKW D K\EULG WHD URVH LV D IUDJUDQW IDYRULWH ,W slugs/snails FDQ EH DIIHFWHG E\ +RSOLD EHHWOHV LQ $SULO DQG 0D\ canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to it as easily. Remember, however, when your plants begin to fruit, support them with a stretchy cloth material. Perennials blooming in July include Shasta daisy, daylilies, sage, penstemon, fuchsia and dahlia. Annuals include impatiens, zinnia, lobelia and petunias. Remember to deadhead your blooming plants to keep them blooming. If lavender has finished blooming, cut it back now but not severely and you may get a second bloom. Santa Barbara daisy is another plant that will tend to get too large once the flowers have bloomed. If you cut it back to about 8 to 10 inches, you will get some new growth shortly. Make sure you have turned over pots that can accumulate water and provide a place for mosquitoes to breed. There are products you can put in your fountains that will discourage mosquitoes from hatching and laying eggs. Watch your vegetables for signs of caterpillars. The bright green tomato caterpillar is particularly destructive. There are natural products in stores to combat this active pest. Fertilize citrus plants and trees monthly. Make sure you water them deeply.

+\GUDQJHDV FRPH LQWR EORRP IURP 0D\ WR -XQH DQG DUH JUHDW IRU GULHG Ă RZHUV LQWR WKH IDOO

If you are going on vacation, place your indoor plants in a sink in a glass container with several inches of water or, if they can handle the heat, try to find a spare drip line to place in the pot while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out of town. We also have some wonderful folks in our community who will water for you if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re available. My plants look better when I get home than when I left! If you live near someone who has a dog, beware of excessive flies in the summer. I would encourage dog owners to pick up after their dogs on a daily basis because flies multiply and ruin outdoor dining. I have never tried any of the products to combat flies, so I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give you any recommendations.

appy Gardening! See

*$5'(1 page 33

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 18 • July 2017

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Vets Continue To Serve From vets page 1 In mid-March, the installation crew cut and drilled the components to make the structure on the side of the building. Everything went according to plan during the last week in April when the crew installed the structure on the side of the Bedquarters building. Woodbridge resident Bill Buffington was the primary genius behind the plan and did much of the installation with the rest of the crew helping where we could. In mid-May, Linda Shrader arrived with the mural and the crew set to work with the installation.

received by troops when they returned stateside. Woodbridge resident Dave Steffy gave a moving Invocation and Benediction, and Woodbridge resident retired Major General Eldon Regua made resounding remarks regarding how the war was waged. We now look forward to completion of the WWI mural at the city’s centennial celebration in May 2018.

The end result is the incredible Vietnam mural, guaranteed to impress and stir emotions. More than 500 Woodbridge and other Manteca residents attended the May 20 mural unveiling and dedication. It was at this ceremony we learned the mural had been given the title, “Welcome Home Warriors,” as a poignant reminder of the lack of welcome

WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

Two Wheels With a Heart By Ray Noble

n Memorial Day, I took a short bike ride looking, I thought, for a little solitude. I chose appropriately enough to stop at the Veterans Memorial in Liberty Park, a really good place to sit and think about what is meant by this holiday and the good souls, living and dead, who left us with this wonderful land and this small tribute to their effort. Another veteran soon joined me and we talked at length about the memorial and other interests common to our shared world here at Woodbridge. By and by, two motorcyclists rode up, stopped on the nearby street, parked their glistening Harleys and walked reverently into area of the memorial. They walked in the circle surrounding the memorial examining each of the five sides with the services insignia and the sixth side with the inscription. They were obviously moved by what they saw. It is worth mentioning that the motorcyclists were immaculately dressed in form-fitting black leathers and could have been models on a photo shoot, but they were not. This elegant couple, a woman and man, were on a mission to fill a charitable pledge they had made and this stop was one of seven to be made in Northern California over several months.

Photo contributed

Ray Noble at Veterans Memorial in Liberty Park.

To document their visit, the lady photographed the gentleman standing by the monument, making sure the motorcycles in the background were in evidence in the photo. They explained later that such a photo was proof of the pledge’s fulfillment. They further explained that a website gives the details of this charitable activity. The site is tourofhonor.com and on that site are all the places with monuments to be visited. Click on Manteca and a description of the monument appears with a narrative of the dedication and a photograph of the monument. Each entry must donate $20 which goes to Fisher House Foundation, among other charitable organizations. The reward for completing the tour is a trophy and a lot of fresh air. The lady was kind enough to use my cell phone to take a few photos of me. The couple also indicated we might expect other riders to visit on this tour. It is my hope that while we have a vested interest in protecting the common areas of the Woodbridge Owners Association, we also understand the underlying motives of this tour and have the grace to accept the minimal intrusion it may create.

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

July 2017 • Page 19

ææ veterans OF WOODBRIDGE

U.S. Flag Etiquette By Dan Armstrong, Veterans of Woodbridge Steering Committee

ow that the weather is warming up and more Woodbridge residents will be flying their flags, we at the Veterans of Woodbridge thought it would be a good time to review flag etiquette.

Let’s start with basic information. WHEN YOU MAY FLY THE FLAG: • The flag may be flown on any day and at any time of the day with proper lighting. Woodbridge homes come equipped with a flag mounting bracket and lighting installed in the manner necessary to allow flag flying 24/7. Ideally, the light should shine from the ground up but our lighting is acceptable. • The flag should be taken down during inclement weather if possible. The initial flag given to you and the flags provided by the Veterans of Woodbridge are all-weather flags but will last much longer if taken down in bad weather. • There are many special days throughout the year when the flag should be flown. Here is a website from which you may obtain additional information: www.allstates-flag.com/flagetiquette.htm POSITIONING THE FLAG: • Always display the flag with the field of stars to the top left. • Always position the flag to the left side of a stage, a speaker or a room when viewed by an audience. • Always fly the flag higher than other flags, such as state or church flags. FLYING THE FLAG AT HALF STAFF (Half staff and haft mast are interchangeable terms): • The President may order flags flown at half mast many times throughout the year for significant events. The President designates when and for how long the flag should be flown in this manner. • Place the flag in the bracket that is parallel to the ground - the lower one. I hope this information is informative as well as helpful to you and that it will clear up any questions you may have had. OPEN INVITATION TO ALL WOODBRIDGE VETS: The Veterans of Woodbridge (VOW) invites you to join us on the second Monday of each month at 1100 hours in the Multipurpose Room at the Clubhouse. This is a chance for you to meet fellow vets and to get involved in assorted projects, such as the Honor Flight Program, the Liberty Park Veterans Memorial, Cpl. Palmer Box Packing for our troops overseas and numerous social and fundraising events. There are no dues and you are not required to attend all functions – just do what you can when you can. We hope to see you soon.

Fill the Helmet By Jack Dauler

Linda Hicken and Jack Dauler.

On 27 May the Manteca Mural Society held its “Fill the Helmet” fundraiser for the WWI mural, which will be the fifth and final World War mural to be installed in downtown Manteca. Veterans and volunteers assembled at the Bedquarters parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and collected funds from passing vehicles at the intersection of Main Street and Yosemite Avenue. The Woodbridge Veterans thank all who gave a donation for this project.

Photo contributed

Page 20 â&#x20AC;˘ July 2017

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Camping, Woodbridge Style [Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: June was National Camping Month and July is National Recreation Month. We invited the Woodbridge 55erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RV Group to tell us about themselves.] By Gwen Speckman

hen my husband and I moved to Woodbridge in the fall of 2007, we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know we would meet so many like-minded people who enjoyed RVing as much as we did. After all, we had been living this lifestyle for 30+ years and our friends were surprised that we even bought a house because we liked to travel so much. Almost immediately though, we began to notice a few other folks driving through the neighborhood with various types of motorhomes and trailers.

To the uninitiated, we call these different types of roadworthy campers â&#x20AC;&#x153;rigs.â&#x20AC;? An RV (short for recreational vehicle) may be configured in a number of different ways. It can be a pull trailer, a fifthwheel trailer or a Class A, B, or C motorhome. You can use them to â&#x20AC;&#x153;boondockâ&#x20AC;? (camp without electric, water or sewer hookups) or use them Our pups love traveling, too. in luxury resorts with all the amenities. The best part is that you can sleep in your own bed every night while exploring new territory. RVers are reputed to be a gregarious lot, and it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before we met other Woodbridge RV owners and started to plan our first group outing. There were eight rigs on that initial trip to Jackson in 2008 and there were many other trips that followed. As the group grew, we formed a club, the Woodbridge 55ers, and we scheduled our group outings on a bimonthly basis. Everyone would take turns hosting an event and scheduling food assignments, games, etc., for the weekend. We would usually choose RV parks within a 200-mile driving range from home. Paso Robles, Santa Cruz, Red Bluff, Bodega Bay and Chico are a few of the places we have visited and we are always on the lookout for new destinations. Because we had so much fun on our regular campouts, some members of our group wanted to plan longer, more adventurous trips. So in 2013, a group of nine rigs headed for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. We dry-camped (boondocked) on the fairgrounds for three days, watching hundreds of colorful balloons fly over and around us. Historic Route 66 was also on our itinerary and we even had a great steak dinner in Winslow, Arizona (still remembering See camping page 21

Albuquerque Balloon Festival, 2013.

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

July 2017 • Page 21

From camping page 20 that flatbed Ford). When our group arrived home several weeks later, we couldn’t wait to plan our next big trip. Since that time, members and friends of members have taken an annual trip to some picturesque location in the western U.S. The only requirement has been a willingness to explore and enjoy the company of fellow travelers. We have enjoyed the scenic beauty of Utah’s national parks, Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands and Arches. While in Utah that year, we also attended the 2014 Huntsman Games to support four of our fellow RVers who competed in pickleball there. The competition was world class and we all enjoyed our stay in the lovely town of St. George. In 2015, we made a grand sweep of Wyoming and Montana, including the Grand Tetons, Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. The Little Bighorn Battlefield memorial was one of the highlights of that excursion. Last year, our group made a circle tour of the state of Colorado. We covered the well-traveled destinations like Rocky Mountain National Park and Durango, but we Brannan Island State Park. also trekked over huge sand dunes in Great Sand Dunes National Park and climbed on incredible rock formations at a place called Garden of the Gods. This year we are taking a grand, one-month tour to Canada. Nine rigs will be driving to the Canadian Rockies to view the amazing scenery at Banff and Jasper National Parks. I personally hope to be hiking on the Columbia Icefields and also cruising around Lake Minnewanka sometime in mid-August. It just so happens that the Canadian National Park system is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, allowing free entrance to all national parks. One thing is for sure, the Woodbridge 55ers are a group on the move. Our club has grown to 29 rigs now and we plan to have many happy hours, potlucks and new experiences in the coming years. We thrive on adventure, travel and the camaraderie that fellow explorers provide. It seems like only yesterday we traded in our tents and Coleman stoves for more comfortable amenities, but the wanderlust lives on. I like to think of it this way, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” Happy trails! Jackson Rancheria, November 2016.

Dead Horse Point, Utah.

Train ride from Durango to Silverton, Colorado.

Red Bus Tours’ Going-to-the-Sun-Road in Glacier National Park.

Santa Cruz KOA.

Photos contributed

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 22 • July 2017

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Water Babes By Andrea Edmunson

ater Babes of Woodbridge (Water Aerobics class) kicked off summer with a SPLASH and poolside patio potluck.

Water aerobics classes are held in the pool and use the water’s resistance and the body’s buoyancy to build aerobic endurance. Often, equipment such as “noodles” and hand fins are used to increase resistance or provide additional buoyancy.

Oh, what fun it was to celebrate the beginning of summer with the Water Babes! The event, expertly coordinated by Andrea Edmunson and Cecilia MacNair-Correa, included food and games.

It’s a safe way to exercise and stay cool in the pool at the same time!

Water Aerobics instructor Rose Wilson led the ball-playing group in the outdoor pool. Lots of delicious potluck food was provided for all class participants. It was a fun and refreshing day at the poolside patio!

Photos contributed

The Water Aerobics group meets Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

New at New York Diamonds g n i R

We Now Carry

•Tacori •John Bagley & Colored Diamonds 1167 S. Main St., Manteca Open Monday thru Saturday 10am-6pm

209.824.2300

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W oodbridge LIFE

Softball

July 2017 • Page 23

Where’s Bal-doh? By Butch Larson

By Butch Larson In the first couple of years of the Woodbridge Senior Softball Club’s program at Del Webb, the teams were co-educational. Both men and women played side by side. The women competed with the men and did an excellent job. I am pleased to say the women received the same pay as the men. While carrying out my wife’s 2017 admonition to “declutter” the garage, I ran across the Silver Slugger’s 2009 Player’s booklet created for each player by thenCommissioner Roland Roelling. I found it very interesting to read the names of the Silver Slugger players, some of whom are still at Del Webb and others who are not. The list is too long for this article but I thought it would be interesting to provide the names of the ladies who played for the two teams – the Gophers and the Old Duffers. Gophers: Patty Caccamo, LaVerne Cortesi, Suzanne Freiley and Louise Rodriquez. Old Duffers: Kathy Dezotte, Carolyn Fagan, Glenda Mohrman and Barbara Shapiro. These ladies are the ones who led us into the present day Diamond Gals program. Umpires for the games included Ed Shoup, Dean Campbell and Lou George. John Shirley and Frank Lopez led Field Maintenance. Coaches were John Shirley (Old Duffers) and Butch Larson (Gophers). Of course, there were many volunteers who carried out other duties and we thank them for helping to produce a strong foundation for the current Silver Slugger Men and Diamond Gals programs. Don’t miss out on all the action — and all the fun! Come on out to the games!

elp us find him once the second half of the softball season starts. Most of us are aware of the elusive cartoon-type character that goes by the name of “Waldo.” The famous phrase, “Where’s Waldo?” triggers the memory of a little guy wearing a red and white shirt/sweater, hiding out among many other similarly clad characters, trying to prevent us from picking him out of the crowded picture. The Woodbridge Senior Softball Club is introducing our version of this challenge with our own character, “Bal-doh,” the elusive faux-softball. Bal-doh looks just like one of the softballs last seen flying over the Del Webb Field chain link fence toward the parking lot. Apparently, he has taken to hiding somewhere on or near our softball field or Clubhouse or putting green or Lake Rockwell. We can’t be sure exactly where Bal-doh is hanging out, so we are soliciting your help in finding him. We have received a few emails from Bal-doh with clues as to where he is. We are offering a reward for your help. If you should find him, please return him as soon as possible to Butch Larson or Debbie Hickey. We are offering a $25 gift certificate for his return. We are including a picture of Bal-doh and the clues we have received from him so you can help us find our long-lost pal. He is a smart little guy who doesn’t like to be caught, so study his clues carefully. Thank you for your help in finding Bal-doh! Clues 1. Because of my shape, it’s easy for me to roll around. Keep this in mind when you look for me, as I may not be in the same place very long. 2. I have a friend who takes good care of me, protecting me from rain or shine and keeping me tuned into the latest Woodbridge LIFE news. 3. When I’m rolling, I can go just about anywhere in Woodbridge but I prefer a good set of wheels, a book and a padded chair. 4. When I’m on the field, I can often be found in a player’s glove but now I’m in a place where a player might put his glove. Find me if you can.

Page 24 • July 2017

Softball

W oodbridge LIFE

DIAMOND GALS By Polly Smith

ottie Aubrey is one of five Diamond Gals coaches. Dottie taught track and field and softball to high school and intermediate students for a total of 32 years. She coached a softball team for one year after getting her M.A. at the University of San Francisco. Dottie taught school in Los Altos for five years and in San Jose for 27 years. Dottie and her husband Dick have lived in Del Webb for nine-and-a-half years. She was one of the original players when Al Sanchez first formed the women’s softball league in 2009. Most of the original 25 women had never played softball except through their children or their physical education classes. In 2014, Dave Reed, the coach, with Dottie assisting, said it would be his last year and he wanted women to step up and coach their own team. We were fortunate to have had Karen Mower, Sue Lough, Harleene Bebout and Dottie Aubrey volunteer to take on the responsibility for the 2015 season. Nancy Behney and Genie Sherrill have been added to the coaching staff this year. Dottie plans and runs weekly practices with assistance from the other coaches. Dottie enjoys giving advice to both new and returning players to improve their games and make play more fun. She brings her expertise and enthusiasm to every game. Under Dottie’s watchful eye, we are all showing improvement with every game. Thank you, Dottie, from all the Diamond Gals. Farewell to Pat Caccamo. Pat was one of the original players when the Diamond Gals was formed in 2009. She is leaving Del Webb to be closer to her son in Idaho. We wish Pat happiness and good health in her new home. We will miss her.

Softball Mid-Season Break By Butch Larson

The Diamond Gals and Silver Slugger Men ended the first half of the 2017 softball season with games at the end of June. The Silver Slugger Men will resume the second half of the season Saturday, July 15, while the Diamond Gals will resume the second half Saturday, August 5. Check with coaches or in the flyer bins at the Clubhouse for second half schedules. If you want to continue to stay in shape during the hiatus, make the Saturday Sandlot Day for Silver Slugger Men, Saturday July 9, at 8:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please call Ken Beaty at 624-1734. Teams may schedule their own practices through their respective coaches. Diamond Gals coaches will contact their players directly if they plan to practice. Enjoy the mid-season break!

SOFTBALL BANQUET

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 A September 30 softball banquet is in the planning stages. Those men and women who play softball and one guest are invited. The room holds 160 people so be one of the first to buy a ticket. More details to come in the following months.

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

July 2017 • Page 25

SnyderMan By Debby Hickey

t’s Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Del Webb Field. Opening day ceremonies have ended and softball games have begun. Dan Snyder, one of the Purple Sharks this season, steps up to the plate – and hits an inside the park homerun. He grins widely as he rounds the bases. A few innings later, he does the same thing! TWO home runs in a single game! Wait a minute … Who? Dan Snyder? It’s too painful for him to run with his “bone on bone” knee; he always needs a pinch runner. This is the same guy who always signed up as a pool player, playing as many as three games in a day, despite the pain in his leg. He is a total gamer. (As Neighborhood Watch Block Captain, he patrolled his block on foot, checking out each home and keeping his neighbors safe.) So what happened? Last December, Dan had knee replacement surgery on his left knee. (Three years prior, he had the same thing done on his right knee.) I ran into him during the off-season, and he said simply, “I want to run for myself.” He made his appointment five months in advance to allow time for the surgery, rehab and conditioning. He stressed the importance of conditioning and strengthening his leg muscles by working out in the gym before the surgery — then repeated the regimen after rehab. Physical therapy can be very painful; but Dan says his knee gets better with time, and now he feels great! You can see Dan and his wife, Trudy, bicycling all around the ‘hood! (Trudy, a Diamond Gal for the last

six years, has been the supportive cheerleader for Dan, which has been easy, as they both love baseball (SF Giants fans), all kinds and all ages (their grandkids have been leaguers and currently they have a granddaughter who plays travel ball. Dan and Trudy have been supportive fans in the stands!) Trudy says Dan is very proactive; he does everything he can to get the results he wants — and her role is to see that he gets it right! You go, girl! Oh, yeah, you too, Dan! Staying conditioned year round was key, thanks to Ken Beaty creating and organizing “Sandlot Saturday Softball” during the off-season. Dan says that really helped a lot.

2017 Softball Sponsors • • • • • • • •

Arvin Home Systems Center Appliance Cruisers (Boyett Petroleum) Delicato Family Vineyards Manteca Lighting Mother Packers Old McGowan’s Feed Store Sandi Larson Real Estate – RE/MAX • TLC Real Estate – RE/MAX • Uncle Frank’s Grill (at Manteca Park Golf Course) • Walgreen’s

And let’s not forget the best part — DANCING! Dan says he can dance longer and has much more stamina than before. He feels good and he’s healthier now. So, whether he’s cutting a rug or kicking up infield dust, Dan Snyder has joined the ranks of the Del Webb success stories. He is such an inspiration. Come out and watch Dan try for more free “Homerun Hot Dogs” on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at the field! Play ball!

Vimala D. Vontela, DDS General Dentistry member:

American Dental Association

General Dentistry implant Dentistry ChilDren WelCome orthoDontiCs invisaliGn

E. CENTER sT.

yosEmiTE maNTECa high

fREmoNT

maiN sT.

California Dental Association 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

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 26 • July 2017

www.ourwoodbridge.net

ææ woodbridge GOLF Swenson Park Tournament Results By John Armstrong Here are the results of our golf tournament at Stockton’s Swenson Park Golf Course, May 22. Congratulations to the winning teams! First Place – Tom Ravazza, David Raxter, Jerry Becker and John McKillip Second Place – Bill Clements, John Armstrong, Dan Pangilinan and Bill Prioste Third Place – Paul Lawrence, Steve Howe, Dick Turner and John Gannon An updated 2017 Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club Tournament Calendar accompanies this article.

Travel Adventures

All trips pick up from Del Webb Community Center TOURS

Destination:

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

Boat & Bridges

Pageant of the Masters

Friday, September 15, 2017 Price: $149

4 Days, August 8-11, 2017 Price: $1,329 dbl. / $1,649 sgl.

South Africa

Cruise from Berkeley’s Marina, under San Francisco’s Bay Bridge and around Alameda Island, where four bridges will open for us as we cruise around the island. This is a “back door view” of Oakland and Alameda, showcasing waterfront homes and businesses. A box lunch is served.

Experience the Pageant of the Masters, a fabulous stage production where life imitates art as classic paintings and sculptures are re-created with living models and presented in an amphitheater under the stars, with a full orchestra and live narration. Explore the Huntington Library & Gardens, a ȱ ȱ ȱę ȱ ȱ ǯ

Visit Cape Town, Johannesburg and the South African Savanna. View a colony of penguins and take four game drives. Watch for crocodiles and hippos on a game viewing cruise and take safaris to see elephants, lions, rhinos and more. Enter a Swazi village, tour Nelson Mandela’s home and his island prison.

15 Days, Dec. 22-Jan. 5, 2017 Price: $6,879 dbl. / $7,989 sgl.

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

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

ææ woodbridge GOLF June Putting Tournament Results

July 2017 • Page 27

Pickleball Round Robin By Barbara Shapiro

Submitted by Bob and Karen Perrin

MEN

Margaret Kimura 44 Shirley Lopes 45 Cynthia Murray 46 Nancy Church 47 Jayne Kuhns 47 Marcine Stucker 47 Sandi Holst 48 Genie Sherrill 48 Cynthia Aguilar 49 Rosemary Hein 50 Shirley McCarthy 51 Robin Blevins 52 Karen Perrin 52 Denise Ravazza 52 Patty Dooley 53 Lorrie Tran 55 Laneia Bolle 56 Cheryl Turner 56 Elizabeth Colvin 57 Cynthia Schisler 57 Carolyn Fagan 58 Nancy Jackson 59 Chris Loudermilk 60 Connie Barclay 61 Joan Alvarez 64

42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 50 50 50 50 51 52 52 53 53 56 58

HOLE - IN - ONE # 10

Shirley Lopes & Genie Sherrill

Dennis Donaldson Bob Perrin Frank Aguilar Joseph Brusco Jerry Hein Ben Kimura Art Blevins Mike Dooley Bill Holst Tom Bolle Tony Gentile Tom Ravazza Mike Sherrill Paul Webb Ray Foxworth Rod Schisler Thanh Tran Ron Kreitzer Charles Runnels Ron Stucker Ron Turner Robert Bohaboy James Germaine Chuck Murray Stan Sutfin Dick Turner Keith Loudermilk David Lopes

Raymond Foxworth

Photo cotributed

LADIES

he Pickleball group had its first Round Robin of the year at Liberty Park. Twelve ladies and eight men played. After each player completed seven games, the finalists were Frances Ramos-Sells and Joe Victoria, who played against Barbara Shapiro and Mike Zocchi. It was a close championship match. Congratulations to the victors, Joe and Frances! We had a barbeque after the Round Robin and everyone had a nice time. Come join the Pickleball group or just stop by the courts to see if it’s something you’d like to learn to play!

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 28 • July 2017

www.ourwoodbridge.net

ææ resident profile Bill, Brenda and Sharon: Raising Future Guide Dogs By Jean Kavale WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

t was on a pleasantly warm afternoon that I drove to the Woodbridge home of Bill and Brenda Buffington. After I arrived, they led me to their attractive patio, where my interview began. Joining us was Sharon Tassano, who lives across the street from them. Elvira, an 8-week-old black Labrador, and Hawaii, an 8-month-old yellow Labrador, were there as well. It was an exciting occasion for all. On the preceding day, the Buffingtons, Sharon and David Lewis picked up Elvira at Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael (referred to as the campus). It’s where both dogs received their unique names. Interestingly, all puppies born in the same litter receive names that begin with the same letter of the alphabet. The Buffingtons got Hawaii when she was 8 weeks old, and she’s the first puppy they’ve raised together. Both have had experience, however. Bill trained a hunting dog years ago, when he lived in the Bay Area, and Brenda’s dad was a dog trainer. After they attended puppy-raising classes in Tracy, both Bill and Brenda were given cards stating they were certified to raise puppies that will eventually become guide dogs. The main job of raisers is to teach puppies basic obedience and good manners. Sharon began raising them in 2010, after her retirement. “Elvira will be the fourth dog I’ve raised, and all of them have had different personalities,” she said. Elvira is a cutie, so no doubt Sharon looks forward to having the puppy in her home. For the first six weeks of their lives, future guide dogs stay with their mothers. At about 7 weeks of age, persons certified as dog sitters raise them in their homes until the dogs return to the campus for more training – usually when they are around 16 months old. Altogether, it takes about two years to train these dogs. Sometimes a dog is called back to the campus to be a breeder, particularly when they have superior traits that could be passed on to future puppies. Whenever a prospective owner flies from out-of-state to pick up a dog, Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael pays their room, board and airfare. The campus trains only Labradors and Golden Retrievers, mostly because of their excellent qualities. “They are gentle and are food-oriented,” Bill explained. “When Hawaii behaves well, she’s rewarded with kibbles made by Purina Pro Plan. They make small kibbles for puppies. If she doesn’t behave well, we never use reprimands, such as ‘No!’ When you’re training these dogs, it’s best to ignore them when they’re naughty.” Bill also explained that it’s important to match the dog to the person: “If a trainer likes to walk, the dog must also like to walk. Walking in a busy area helps the dog get used to loud noises, which is so important if they are to help blind people.” Hawaii walks with Brenda or Bill two miles, twice a day. When they go to public places with her, Hawaii wears a vest stating that she’s a guide dog in training. Trainers also carry ID cards with them that have similar information. The Buffingtons will keep Hawaii until she’s 16 to 18 months old. At that time, she’ll go back to the campus for 12 weeks of extensive training, followed by her graduation. For each dog that graduates, the campus arranges a graduation ceremony, at which time the trainer hands over the dog to the new owner. “Graduations can be very sentimental,” said Sharon. When a blind person is assigned to her, Hawaii will live on the campus for one month. This is so she and her new handler can learn to work together. Both Sharon and the Buffingtons appreciate the work Guide Dogs for the Blind is doing, especially after having been exposed to blindness in their own families. Brenda’s aunt and uncle were blind, I learned during my interview, but they were fortunate to have guide dogs. Sharon told me that her mother had been legally blind and needed to rely on her husband to care for her. “I wish she could have had a guide dog, but it wasn’t possible then,” she said. I’m so glad I interviewed these fine people and learned about their important Bathing Assistance work. They know when guide dogs are adopted, the lives of blind people are Dressing Assistance improved immeasurably. Grooming

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

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

209-923-4241 (c) Eldon.Regua@gmail.com

209-952-3585

Cirella T. Regua, BA, GRI, SRES, SFR, PMC

Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated. Stockton HCO# 394700004

Realtor/Notary BRE#01466468

www.jmhomecare

40 -892-0861 (c)

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

Woodbridge Residents

www.ourwoodbridge.net

ææ resident profile Jeanne Thomas and Her Service Dog, ROMMEL RECOMMENDS: Tommy )RQWLQD 5LVWRUDQWH

W oodbridge LIFE Woodbridge LIFE

By Jean Kavale $UWLFOH DQG SKRWR E\ 5RPPHO 3DUVHK WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

I O

f your trip is taking you to the East Bay and you are near the n a bright spring afternoon recently, I called Tri-Valley area wondering on Jeanne Thomas, a 10-year where residenttoofgo for lunch or dinner, try Fontina Ristorante in downtown This authentic Woodbridge. I was there to interviewPleasanton. her and learn more about her service dog,in Tommy. Soonchanged after I ownership in 2007 to Italian restaurant opened 2004 and arrived, Jeanne explained she couldn’t walk: the Choi family. Thewhy Choi family has been“I’ve in the restaurant business hadfor multiple sclerosis sincethe 1979. Seven years ago, when 25 years and sold Toscana, an Italian restaurant in Concord, the disease progressed to the point where I had trouble beforeI was acquiring the Ristorante. The restaurant has a classy walking, confined to Fontina a wheelchair.” Fortunately, ambiance, full bar and outdoor seating. Clothing Tommy came into the life of this pretty lady four years ago,is casual.

whenWe he was 2 years old. It’s obvious thatsomeone his presence were seated right away and served us water, fresh has been an enormous blessing for her. bread and the garlic/olive oil dip. The server took our drink orders. It was at a Del Webb baseball game that Jeanne’s interest in adopting a We dog ordered a raspberryWhen iced she tea and andher a glass of Chianti Riserva service was heightened. husband Bob Hall ran intothat had a nice aroma and taste. list shows a vast selection of then-Woodbridge Executive DirectorTheir Kayo wine Armstrong and husband Rich, white and frominItaly and Northern If caught you bring paralyzed fromred the wines waist down a 2006 accident, the California. first thing that Jeanne’s eye was that the Richcorkage had brought service dog, Emma, to the game. your own bottle, fee ishis $15. Rich had been confined to a wheelchair for many years. “I asked him where he Theyand serve seven appetizers and aa dog-training soup of the day. got Emma, he told medifferent it was at K-9 Companions, schoolWe in ordered Prawnssaid. Pesto with jumbo prawns perfectly sautéed in garlic, Santa Rosa,” Jeanne Jeanne Bob eagerly a brochure had given school whiteand wine and pestoread sauce. TenderRich prawns werethem veryabout well the balanced and then there to have a look. They were quite impressed with what they withwent the sauce and tasted delicious. saw and learned. The school, which sits on several beautiful acres, was built with have variety of salads can make a meal by adding moneyThey donated by a Charles Schulz. The you renowned cartoonist, creator of the popular Peanuts comic salmon, strip, hadjumbo been aprawns residentor of New SantaYork Rosa steak. for many also chicken, Weyears. each He ordered donated forgreen the school. a long sidewalk on themix, property whereolives a the land house salad“There’s made with organic spring kalamata picture of Snoopy, the beagle featured in Peanuts, is embedded,” explained Jeanne. After filing an application, Jeanne was placed on a long waiting list before See trains Goldenpage 36 Tommy, a Labrador retriever, could be trained. “The school retrievers and Labs, mostly Labs,” she told me. She and Bob stayed in a

5200(/

July 2017 • Page 29

29 •training May 2016 guesthouse on the property during Page Tommy’s and their own education: As future owners of the dog, they were taught the correct commands to give him and when to use them. “He knows 40 commands,” said Jeanne proudly. When I asked Jeanne how Tommy helps her, a beaming smile crossed her face. “He makes me feel happy and gets me out of the house twice a day for half-an-hour at a time. If I forget my cell phone and need help, he’ll bark on command and keep barking to get someone’s attention, until I say, ‘stop.’ He picks up things for me and can even open doors with his nose.” Tommy accompanies Jeanne to the Clubhouse, restaurants and other places in Manteca. Some of his body positions are really cute, as in this example she gave me: “When he goes to church services with me on Sundays, he stands on all four paws if people in the congregation are standing, and he lies down when they sit down.” Whenever Jeanne takes Tommy away from their Woodbridge neighborhood, he wears a vest that identifies him as a working service dog. For neighborhood walks, he wears a blue collar that has his name, address and phone number. Bob also takes him for a walk occasionally. As an additional means of identification, they had a microchip injected under the loose skin between Tommy’s shoulder blades. The procedure is quick and doesn’t require an anesthetic. Jeanne also told me about some of her dog’s best qualities: “He loves people, especially children, and they enjoy petting him. When he’s around them, he’s gentle as a lamb.” Jeanne’s granddaughters, who are now 14 and 16, have really enjoyed playing with him over the years. “Tommy’s always in a good mood, and he boosts my mood. When I take a nap in the afternoon, he lies protectively on my 7KHUH LV URRP IRU RXWVLGH GLQLQJ DW )RQWLQD 5LVWRUDQWH bed. At night he sleeps quietly in a kennel situated in our home office,” Jeanne said. Tommy is even a good traveler. “He went with Bob and me on a 10-day cruise to Alaska in 2015,” said Jeanne. “He eats a special brand of dried dog food, Eukanuba, so we took that with us.” In addition to being fine company on the trip, she explained how he was also an admired attraction: “Other passengers would stop to ask questions about him and many would pet him.” In accordance with service dog regulations, Tommy will have to retire when he’s 8 years old. The next dog, if Jeanne decides to get one, will have big shoes to fill: Tommy has been exceptional.

ge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Page 30 • July 2017

Triker’s Travels

W oodbridge LIFE

By Judy McNamara WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

Woodbridge Police Officers “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill

hurchill’s words ring true when describing retired law enforcement officers who have given of themselves so unselfishly in their professions. These officers -XG\ 0F1DPDUD put themselves on the line every day of their careers to uphold the values we as citizens take for granted. I would like to introduce you to four former law enforcement officers who live in our community and whom I now know a little more about: Charm Mathis, Tony Delgado, Jayne Kuhns and Mike Belcher spent at least half their lives enforcing the laws in our state in order that all of us in Northern California can live in peace. Charm Mathis moved to Woodbridge in December 2013 after retiring from the Stockton Police Department where she worked for 26 years. Her accomplishments include being a patrol officer, narcotics officer, field training officer and coordinator, bike patrol officer, patrol sergeant, family crimes sexual assault unit supervisor, hostage negotiator and EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) supervisor. Charm was also honored with an Officer of the Year award in 1989. When asked how she happened into law enforcement, having been raised in Manteca where her father was a Manteca High School teacher and coach for 35 years, Charm said she “Just stumbled into it.” She went on to get her associate degree from Modesto Junior College … and the rest is a very impressive history. Photo contributed

In retirement, Charm has learned to take incredible videos and photographs and creatively compile them for various social functions and the Woodbridge portal. Tony Delgado is a fairly new resident of Woodbridge who moved here June 30, 2016. His route to Manteca began in Oakland, where he was born. Next came “the eventual migration to the Central Valley” ... Tracy, Manteca, Modesto and now back to Manteca. Tony knew he wanted to go into police work early on. Not only was the challenge of different obstacles every day appealing to him, but he felt it was a noble profession and one in which he could help people and benefit his community. He attended Chabot Junior College and the police academy and was hired by Alameda County Sheriff’s Department in 1983. In 1984, he was hired by the city of Stockton. All service combined, Tony retired after 27 years in law enforcement where he was a patrol officer, bicycle patrol officer, field training officer, a member of the special neighborhood enforcement unit and school resource officer. He also was a neighborhood liaison and taught anti-drug and anti-gang classes to 5th and 6th grade students. Before retiring, Tony established and coordinated the Red Light Photo Enforcement Unit, the first of its kind in San Joaquin County. His awards include a Meritorious Service Award for reviving an unconscious infant, a commendation for a burglary arrest he and his team made that resulted in the clearing of 48 separate burglaries, letters of Good Police Work and two separate Officer of the Year nominations. Jayne Kuhns has resided in Woodbridge since July 2016. She was one of five women to graduate from the California Highway Patrol Academy in 1985 after earning a bachelor’s degree in sports and recreation from the University of Denver. She then went on to her first assignment, which was in Central Los Angeles for two years, San Jose for one year, then Hayward for 17 years and Castro Valley for eight-

www.ourwoodbridge.net

and-a-half years until she retired after 28.5 years in law enforcement. Jayne’s job descriptions include training coordinator, CPR instructor, new officer training officer and weapons officer. In her personal life, she earned the title of Tri-Valley Sports Hall of Fame inductee, 1991. Law enforcement has proven to be a good choice for Jayne. She feels the world has changed for many of us and what we all thought was safe doesn’t exist anymore. As hard as it may be, Jayne admonished, we all need to change with the times. [Writer’s note: As the parent of a law enforcement officer, I could totally relate to what Jayne said about her father when she told him she was going into police work. He would be scared and would worry every day but would support her in any career she chose.] Mike Belcher and his wife Kathy have lived in Woodbridge for four years. A native of Massachusetts, Mike migrated to the West Coast after completing a degree in commercial aviation at Northeastern University and taking classes with the Massachusetts State Helicopter Unit. In California, he completed a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s in public administration from Cal State Stanislaus. After serving four years in the Air Force, Mike was hired and spent 25 years at Stockton Police Department. The day after retirement from Stockton, he was hired as the chief of police at the University of the Pacific where he still works. Mike proudly states that he has been wearing the badge in Stockton for 40 years. During his career, he was a member of the SWAT team and homicide investigations and gang unit. He also received UOP’s Cavanaugh Award, an award honoring the top staff member. These four officers are to be honored for their dedication to police work. Besides their amazing careers, they are also involved in activities and events at Woodbridge.

Mike feels that “Woodbridgians” need to be more aware of their surroundings. As an example, he recommends reporting any lights out and any suspicious activities. His motto is “SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” If it looks suspicious, call the police. Charm states it is important to be “vigilant of your surroundings,” especially as you walk the neighborhood. “Criminals look for an opportunity – open garage door, bicycles left unattended in driveway, leaving items in plain view inside your vehicle, leaving doors/screens unlocked, not making sure trash containers are placed behind your gate, not collecting your mail or putting in “hold mail” instructions while you are out of town.” Jayne feels it’s important to know your neighbors and know your community. Leave front lights and porch lights on to illuminate the area. If something feels wrong, report it to the police. It’s their job to make the city a safe place. She also wants to remind Woodbridge residents, “If you don’t want to get involved, then be the best WITNESS!” Tony echoes the same sentiments as Jayne, Charm and Mike but goes a bit further. Politically he suggests, “Since our community continues to grow, there should be a slow incorporation of new residents into the HOA board. Based on the age of the community and its most senior members, we should start the selection process for younger residents who can carry the torch and gain experience before it’s too late.” He added, “We need to feel empowered to be proactive in our community. We are entitled to live in a safe place but only if we act as our own advocate. Be aware of your surroundings and do your part to make this the best place in which to live.” Thank you to ALL law enforcement officers. You truly have made a difference in our lives. You are to be honored and respected for being in a profession whose mission is to keep all citizens safe.

age 32 â&#x20AC;˘ Maywww.ourwoodbridge.net 2016

W oodbridge LIFE Woodbridge LIFE

July 2017 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 31 www.ourwoodbridge.net

www.ourwoodbridge.net Private Tastings and One-of-a-Kind Concert dgeAÂ Â :,1( LIFE brief introduction to Wine 101 for those of you new to our community. %\ -RQ )RUG By Jon Ford

By Jon Ford with Carol Jo Hargreaves Photos by Polly Smith

W T

ant to make new community friends? Want to rub

This will eliminate the donation jar and willWine 101 participants filled a bus for their June 21 field Fifty-four allow thetrip Wine 101 to Viaggio Winery, a secluded 23-acre estate on the Mokelumne class to build a fund in Acampo, and to Harmony Wynelands Estates in Lodi. for futureRiver purchases. I Participants brought their own lunches and enjoyed private tastings at am envisioning a time both101 wineries. where Wine will Discounts were given on all wine purchased that day. be able to purchase wines from various appellations or a particular varietal so that all participants will get a chance to taste wines that we normally wouldn't be able to enjoy. k retailer. that particular varietal so We have now heard stories from several winemakers Our second change . from thatis all participants Livermore Valley and Lodi as well as a wine grower from is that we have Each class open to 120 participants, willbe get a chance toThere Lodi. I will working toward landing excluding our December event. is a a big wine retailer to talk eliminated the about their end of the journey of the grape. community wine taste wines that we nominal $2 ticket charge for each regular ne table and are asking normally wouldn't be monthly class and participants are nd Generally, we have a full class of 120 participants eager to asked to bring their own wineglasses, an able to enjoy. hear our guest speakers or to taste from surrounding vineyards. participants to bring a nery to wine to share with their appetizer share with a at the Clubhouse. Sign-ups to are taken at the theclass frontand desk akers Our second change The group was treated to â&#x20AC;&#x153;a grand musical experienceâ&#x20AC;? at Harmony table and neighbors. bottle of wine that represents the theme On Mayis17, a full bus of Wine 101ers will be going to Amador Wynelands when owner, Bob Hartzell, performed a concert on the r from that we have for the evening to share. We also have I'm currently County. We will depart by 9:30 a.m. and will be returning by 5 Robert Morgan pipe organ which was originally part of San Franciscoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s r aS P :H ZLOO Ă&#x20AC;UVW YLVLW <RXQJ V 9LQH\DUGV ZKR ZLOO RSHQ WKHLU tocommunity talk eliminated contacting several table thatthe introduces the Castro Theater. Hartzell purchased the organ ainbus 1987 and his son, individuals to set up future classes. I am planning trip class select wines closed andwine producers (many doorstoon acommunity usually day to host us in a VIP wine tasting. Mark, designed a wonderful, high beam-ceilinged organ in October for 54 individuals to go to Lucca Winery in Ripon studio set in the are imported). Trips are limited table and are asking They have beautiful grounds with a lovely pond surrounded by r wines to the wineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private vineyard in which to house it. for a daymiddle on theofgreen, a catered lunch and a wine tasting. to 54 people and costto per ticket participants bring ais serene areas to the sit and relax. Participants are to bring their eyards. Particulars have not all been ironed out. announced in advance. own lunches toto enjoy in this wine share withpeaceful their setting. After lunch we will boardtable the bus head to Villa Toscana where we will be I post all Wine 101 events on the Woodbridge portal, on other andand neighbors. If youfor attempt to sign at the hosted another VIPup wine tasting. VRFLDO PHGLD YLD Ă \HUV LQ WKH &OXEKRXVH DQG RQ D :LQH Amador I'm currently front desk and the class or hotline via email. If you wish to be put on that email, simply ngClubhouse byStarting 5 in June, we are changing our class format and will contacting several trip is full, be sure to put your name contact me at jluvswine@aol.com. I also send articles from time charge $2 per participant with the nonrefundable fee payable at s WKHLU totrip time via email. on the waiting list. It seems we are always referring to that list as other individuals to set up future classes. I am planning a bus the front desk at the Clubhouse. We will use tickets for these sting. activities interfere with plans to attend for those already signed up. So, in individuals to go Lucca else Winery functions so October they mayfor be54 passed on or sold to to someone in in Ripon If you have any questions, I can be reached at jluvswine@aol. eded by springs hope eternal! for a day on the green, a catered lunch and a wine tasting. WKH HYHQW RI D VFKHGXOH FRQĂ LFW <RX QRZ PXVW SD\ LQ SHUVRQ com heir to receiveParticulars your tickets.have It isnot myall understanding been ironed that out. you may SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME! h we Each class runs from 8:30 p.m. first half is devoted purchase a second set 6oftotickets for aThe neighbor if hour you wish. As to illguest be speakers, I post allofWine 101 events will onbythe Woodbridge portal, on other a wine-related presentation me,allowed or a special activity. before, a maximum 120 participants be to attend.

he Winewith 101 group is a elbows your favorite neighbors? Want to meet monthly class or activity interesting guest speakers? Want to learn more about that focuses around theWant topic to go on interesting trips to the wines you love to drink? of wine. wine In past sessions, we have various appellations? If you answered yes to any of these ubexplored This eliminate the various varietals, heard great questions, thenwill perhaps the Wine 101 class is just right for you. eet donation jar and will stories frommeets winemakers, owners at and Wine 101 once a month the Clubhouse from 6 to 8:30 about allow the Wine 101 p.m. No knowledge of visited wine isgreat necessary to become part of this winery representatives, rips to classwill to leave build each athefund activity. You classofknowing more about wine wineries, heard firsthand trials you did future when you came. Each athan grape grower, learned about threethese for purchases. I participant is asked to bring ayou. wine to am share based on in the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme. We also ask that marketing, and gotten ortier envisioning a touch time participants bring wineglasses and an appetizer to share. with our own wine palates. o 8:30 where Wine 101The willclasses are designed to be user friendly with Our April welcomed Chad Londry, a key account of this be class able to purchase participants thevarious class witha adivision little of Southern Wine specialistwines forleaving American Wines, ine from more knowledge about wine than when and Spirits. Chad indoctrinated our class on the trials and tothey bring appellations or a first came. tribulations of the wholesaler in moving product from winery to

VRFLDO PHGLD YLD Ă \HUV LQ WKH &OXEKRXVH DQG RQ D :LQH The remaining two hours of class are devoted to partaking in wonderful wines, creative appetizers and socializing with and on newthat friends. hotline via email. If you wish to old be put email, simply

will contact me at jluvswine@aol.com. I also send articles from time yableOur at June outdoor activity with a bus trip to Viaggio Winery to class timewas via an email. SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME! these in Acampo and Harmony Wyneland Estates in Lodi. We brought our own selunches in If you have any questions, I can be reached at jluvswine@aol. and dined on the beautiful patio at Viaggio. In addition, we were From 9,&725< page 31 VRQ treated to com a private wine tasting with discounts offered for wine purchases. may After lunch, we ventured to Harmony Wyneland Estates where Linda an enemy between them. SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME! owner, treated us to a private tasting of their lovely wines. Again, h. Hartzell, As $W WKH WLPH RI WKH PHHWLQJ WKLV ZDV WKH $PHULFDQ VLGH we were offered discounts to bring home some of their fine wines. attend. Coming up July 6 is a blind tasting of cabernet sauvignon. Registration for that class began June 22. On August 16, we are fortunate to have one of own, Don Vehrs, presenting â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art of Reading a Domestic Label.â&#x20AC;? September and October classes are to be determined with a special guest coming for our November class. December is our annual Christmas Potluck and Bottle Exchange (an event that is page always From 31well-received).

9,&725<

of the river but, according to the Yalta Conference, Torgau later became part of the Soviet Zone. The Russian Army HUHFWHG D PRQXPHQW FURZQHG E\ WZR JUDQLWH Ă DJV 6RYLHW DQG American. For all we know, throughout the entire Cold War, WKDW ZDV SUREDEO\ WKH RQO\ $PHULFDQ Ă DJ Ă RZQ DQ\ZKHUH LQ the Eastern Block between the Berlin Wall and the Great Wall of China.

If you wish to get on the Wine 101 newsletter list to receive wine an enemy between them. information and upcoming event notices, please contact me at jluvswine@ aol.com and ask to be put on the list. $W WKH WLPH RI WKH PHHWLQJ WKLV ZDV WKH $PHULFDQ VLGH

of the river but, according to the Yalta Conference, Torgau

SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME!

W oodbridge LIFE

Page 32 • July 2017

ææDid You Know. . . July is National Hotdog Month, but… Did You Know? • The hotdog is identified with the United States and more specifically associated with our national pastime, baseball, but its origins are in Germany where it was a humble street food. • During the 1920s, hotdog street vendors in New York and Chicago hired people to wear long white lab coats and eat hotdogs at their carts. The intended result was to create an impression that doctors and scientists ate hotdogs and, therefore, they were safe and healthy. • Nathan’s (National) Hot Dog Eating Contest, held on Coney Island, New York, each July 4th, celebrated its 100th competition in 2016. • The Oscar Meyer “Wienermobile,” in many forms, has been around since the 1950s. The latest version is mounted on a light truck chassis. The driver and crew are called “Hotdoggers.” • Many set the birthplace of the hotdog in Frankfurt, Germany, but residents of Coburg, Germany, claim one of their local butchers took his hotdog creation to Frankfurt just to sell them. The Germans are still trying to sort out the matter. • The German dog breed “dachshund” (two dogs long and half a dog high) was the name given to small German sausages. The sausages were often called “little dogs.” • At the 1893 Chicago Colombian Exposition (World’s Fair), many vendors sold “little dogs” sausages. They provided white gloves so the purchaser wouldn’t burn his/her fingers on the piping-hot sausages. The gloves were not returned, so the vendors began using milk rolls as insulators for the hot little dogs. • Hotdogs made their first documented appearance on a college campus in 1895. The Yale Record commented about “dog wagons” selling on campus and content folks enjoying hot dogs.

We carry batteries, battery chargers, seat belts, blinker kits, custom rims, flip down rear seat, light kits, safety grab bars, mirrors, custom paint, custom upholstery, horns, windshield, utility box, stereo kits, power plug 12V, etc..... at a Great Price. Anything you can think of we can do it!

$2600 - EZGO RXV 48v AC drive comes with LED light kit, top and charger. We can add a 4 passenger kit or any other accessories you might like at a discounted price to any golf cart.

$1850 - 2008 EZGO PDS comes with top and charger. All our carts are fully serviced and come with a 3 month warranty. Other carts available.

$2100 - 2010 YAMAHA DRIVE 48v comes with top and charger. Includes semi-new batteries.

Golf Cart Tune-Ups at Your Convenience... Let our knowledgeable technician come to you and do the Tune-Up or Diagnostic in the comfort of your own home

All for $75

12162 E. Louise Ave., Manteca •

(209)409-4270

www.ourwoodbridge.net

• The most popular condiment added to a modern hotdog is mustard. • The “snap” of a Coney Island hotdog is attributed to the lamb casings used on the original sausages. • The longest hot dog ever produced was 197 feet long. It was placed in a custom 198-foot-long bun for the 2006 celebration of the AllJapan Bread Association’s 50th anniversary. • The world’s record most expensive hot dog was one sold at Capitol Dawg in Sacramento in 2012. The condiments on the three-pound 18-inch hotdog included: truffle butter, maple syrup and Swedish moose cheese. The proceeds from the $145.49 sale were donated to the Shriners Hospital for Children. • The mismatching of the quantities of items in packages of wieners and the buns is, in my estimation, a conspiracy to drive us crazy. I looked in my kitchen and found unopened packages of eight buns and five wieners; the plan is working! This article was compiled from the following resources: Oscarmeyer. com, Nathonsfamous.com, Meatinstitue.org (National Hot Dog and Sausage Council}, Kraftfoods.com, Wikipedia.com, Sacbee.com and NYTimes.com

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

July 2017 • Page 33

[Editor’s note: In its September 2016 edition, Woodbridge LIFE first reported the community’s “newly adopted nephew/grandson,” Josh Prenot’s 2016 Olympic silver medal win. Ten months later, Ed and Carol Prenot’s grandson continues his successes. Here’s an update.]

OLYMPIC MEDALIST JOSH PRENOT: An Update By Jean Kavale

Santa Clara Grand Prix in early June, where he won the breaststroke event. He’s also training for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and has signed with Adidas to swim professionally.

Success is dependent on effort. ~ Sophocles

hen it comes to working hard and enjoying success, 24-year-old Josh Prenot has had plenty of experience. At the June 2016 Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Nebraska, he made history by winning the 200-meter breaststroke in 2 minutes 7.17 seconds, thus setting the American record. At the Rio Olympics in August 2016, Josh won a silver medal in the 200-meter breaststroke. His grandparents, Woodbridge residents Ed and Carol Prenot, watched the event on TV. “It was so exciting!” Carol exclaimed. “Some of our Del Webb friends came over to watch the event with us, and there was cheering and clapping galore.” Ed and Carol are the parents of six children, including Bill, Josh’s dad.

Josh reached another recent milestone by graduating from Cal Berkeley with a bachelor of science degree in physics. “The chair of the physics department said it was the first time in the university’s history that an Olympic medalist was in the physics’ graduating class,” Ed told me about the May 16 ceremony. “He mentioned Josh by name, as did other speakers.”

Ed and Carol Prenot hosted a “thumbs up” party.

Swimming remains ongoing for Josh. He’s participated in competitive events, such as the

Photos contributed

“Our family is spread from coast to coast, and we all posted pictures on Facebook of us cheering for Josh with our thumbs up,” said Carol. Bill and wife Tammy were in Rio to cheer in person for their son, who became somewhat of a celebrity. Like his famous teammate Michael Phelps, he made appearances on TV after winning his medal, including the NBC sports channel. “NBC arranged to pick up Josh, his girlfriend Tiffany, and his parents and bring them to the studio,” Carol said.

Whatever other plans Josh has for the future, he will no doubt work diligently to reach his goals. After all, that’s what he’s always done.

Josh Prenot in the pool at the Olympics.

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

Josh Prenot receives his silver medal on the award ceremony platform.

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.

Page 34 • July 2017

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.

www.ourwoodbridge.net

1. Robert and Barbara Bohaboy enjoyed a recent two-week trip to Portugal. 2. Linda Medler, Karen Penzenstadler and Charm Mathis had a terrific trip to Washington, D.C., and loved it! 3. Sue and Mike Lough returned to the dive boat after SCUBA diving in Jamaica in May. 4. Novel Sefein visited Israel in May.

2. 2.

4. 3.

o t o h P l e Trav 5.

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

July 2017 • Page 35

Home & Garage Storage

Installation Specials!

m inets.co b a c o d n www.ca

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

Garage Cabinets

Attic Ladders

ecia p S . t 12f

11r9D9etails

o Call F

Custom Pull-Out

Trays Overhead Storage Racks

n7 e p O sa Day k Wee

FREE ESTIMATE

Same Day Installation! (510) 901-8840

Lic#: 716483 www.candocabinets.com

FREE DESIGN

W oodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

We Found Our New Home....

Yours is Next!

The # 1 Real Estate Team in Manteca joined the # 1 Firm to empower more clients to find their next home. 209.607.9606

1215 W. Center St. Suite 101

TLCRealtors.com