WBL APRIL 2020 by Woodbridge LIFE

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 10 • Issue 4 • Number 103

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

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“ THROUGH THE HIGHS AND THE LOWS,

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April

THOSE WHO STAY THE COURSE AND TRUST THE PROCESS, WILL COME OUT ON TOP.

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Happy Easter The name Easter originated with “Eostre” or “Eastre,” an Anglo-Saxon goddess of light who celebrated the arrival of spring.

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April Fools The first of April, some do say is set apart for All Fool’s Day; but why the people call it so nor I, not they themselves, do know, but on this day are people sent on purpose for pure merriment.

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important except in the impact it has on other lives. ~ Jackie Robinson

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Inside

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From the Boardroom.. . . . . . . . 5 Groups and Clubs. . . . . . . . . . 6 Letter from Board of Directors.. 8 Calendar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Scene @ the Clubhouse. . . 18-19 Gardener’s Corner .. . . . . . . . 23 Triker’s Travels .. . . . . . . . . . 33 COVID-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Where in the World.. . . . . . . . 38 READ WBL ONLINE: http://issuu.com/ woodbridgelife

Photos by WBL Editor Kimberly Hegman

See WILDCATS NUMBER 1, page 29, for more information Disclaimer: Unfortunately, due to the necessary precautions required to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19), all classes, meetings and events that would have taken place this month in the Woodbridge Clubhouse have been cancelled or postponed. Many articles submitted for publication in WBL were submitted in advance of the Clubhouse closure, and the editorial team has decided to run some of them for your entertainment and to keep some sense of normalcy. We have tried to indicate cancellations where appropriate. For the most up-to-date information, check the Woodbridge portal. We will continue to accept articles for the May issue and hope things get back to normal, but as you know, at this time, everything is very fluid. Be safe and healthy! ~ Woodbridge LIFE Editor Kimberly Hegman

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From the Editor W elcome to spring!

As always, there are some interesting articles this month. Cate White has great tips on starting your summer garden, specifically on tomatoes. And that article flows naturally into the article of Earth Day (April 22) giving information on the day and the celebrations being held nearby this month. Check out all the activities that happened in Woodbridge WBL Editor during the last few months. Strummin’ Kimberly Hegman Wonders had a fun concert with everyone singing along to some ‘50s and ‘60s songs. Mardi Gras was a great success as residents danced to the North Brass Band from San Francisco and if you love to learn new recipes, check out Cooking 401. There is one article, though, that is very near and dear to me. It’s under “Live Longer and Healthier: Should I consider being an Organ Donor?” by Susie Blair. I was confronted with this question 11 years ago when my husband had a massive stroke that took his life in five days. The Donor Network from the Bay Area respectfully approached me once it was clear that my husband wasn’t going to live, to ask if I would consider donating his organs. It was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made and I had to talk to my family about it. My husband never talked about being a donor even though he knew I had signed up to be one through the DMV. You see, we were never going to die; we were going to be together into our old age rocking on the porch holding hands. But I digress. I spoke to my sons and sister-in-law about wanting him to live on if he could help other people. In the meantime, my father-in-law told us that my husband’s second cousin had been on a waiting list for a liver for two years. So, we decided to explore that possibility. We were told we could gift Donald’s liver to his second cousin if they matched. It turned out that his second cousin was a perfect match and it saved her life; apparently, if she hadn’t received a liver when she did, she would have died within a few weeks. Since then his second cousin and I have become very close and visit each other as often as we can. You see, she lives in Minnesota. My take away from this experience is that we are all on this planet together and we are all able to help some cause or someone in need. All in all, my family was able to save five individual’s lives with Donald’s gifts of life. Stay healthy and safe during this Easter season.

– Kimberly Hegman and the Woodbridge LIFE team

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

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

he information in my April Activities & Events Coordinator article has changed about 20 Jennie Custodio times since I’ve started to write it. Finally, I realized that the underlying message was still the same, patience and understanding. The first issue I planned to cover was special events and activities. As most of you know, special events now need to pay for themselves, which essentially means that we no longer can use the activities budget to subsidize the cost of events. You may see an increase in event costs or a decrease in what’s included (less food, less décor, etc.) On the bright side, with warmer weather on the horizon, we hope to offer more free activities, specifically at Liberty Park for all of us to enjoy. Some of the events in the queue were modified or cancelled as a result of this shift in budgeting funds so please be patient as we work out how to plan special events going forward. The second issue we are dealing with is obviously the Coronavirus health scare. This issue announces cancellations of events, activities and facility rentals, so please try to be understanding of these changes. We are working hard to keep our residents and staff safe. And finally, as was communicated in March, we are working to bring a consultant in to help get the kitchen facilities up to Health Code standards for preparing and/or serving food. Until then, events and activities will no longer include food, although they may have in the past. Finally, you should have received a survey that invites you to submit your activities and events suggestions. Please fill it out; I want to hear from you. One final reminder, as we navigate through these changes, please try to be patient, understanding and, most of all, kind. Thank you.

Happy Easter, Everybunny! Hope your Easter is one hoppin’ good

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

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From the Executive Director I

t’s been three weeks already since I arrived in Manteca. Thank you for the warm welcome. I have enjoyed meeting you and hearing about the connections some of you have to Minnesota. I’ve attended a few committee meetings, my second board executive session and my first board meeting. I enjoy working with the board of directors. They are a very supportive group. I’ve also attended a couple of events in the Clubhouse. My goal is to attend all committee meetings and many more events. I’ve met with Leilani Rodriguez, Juan Executive Director Barajas, Jennie Custodio and Dan Hoover. Brenda Flategraff They told me about their job duties, job descriptions and schedules. They also tried to bring me up to date on projects, some history items, issues, etc. I plan to meet with all of the staff one on one. And I plan to shadow them for a day (or a few hours) to see what each of their jobs entails. We are looking into more areas of training and learning. I’m excited to work with my team at Woodbridge. They are a great group of people. I’m planning to review contracts, the reserve study, processes and procedures in all areas. I know I will be faced with many interesting situations and projects. Most will require expertise and creativity, which will result in better approaches and continuous improvement. Thank you to all who attended my “Meet & Greet.” It was a success with 150+ residents attending. I enjoyed meeting all of you. Also, thank you to all who have scheduled time with me to let me know about your group or committee and have included me in meetings. The most rewarding part of my job as an on-site executive director is to be able to form strong working relationships with the residents, which allow me to genuinely understand your needs and effectively help to improve the quality of life and the systems in place at Woodbridge.

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oodbridge Life’s sincerest apologies to Roger Cunning for not giving you credit for this beautiful photo for our March issue. PHOTO CREDIT: Photo by Roger Cunning

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Meet Juan Barajas, Woodbridge’s Maintenance Supervisor By Associate Director Leilani Rodriguez

his month I would like to introduce you to Woodbridge’s maintenance supervisor, Juan Barajas. Juan joined the Woodbridge team in June 2015 as a maintenance assistant and, not long after, became the maintenance supervisor. You will often see Juan working throughout the community doing just about anything needed. Juan and the maintenance team keep the Woodbridge community in the pristine shape you see every day. As the maintenance supervisor, Juan is responsible for working with on-site management staff and contractors to address maintenance needs throughout the community. Throughout his career, Juan has worked in construction and has several years of experience as an electrician as well. Juan grew up in Watsonville, California, and made his way to the Central Valley where he attended elementary school and high school. On most weekends, Juan can be found spending time with his son Alex and his grandson Vincent who is his pride and joy. Juan is a valuable asset to the Woodbridge Owners Association and we thank him for all of his hard work. Please say hello to Juan when you see him in the community. I personally would like to say a HUGE thank you to Juan for being so helpful to me throughout this past year. I could not have made it through without his help. Thank you, Juan!

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

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From the Boardroom By WOA Secretary Bob Teglia

his month’s column covers two topics: Woodbridge Owners Association (WOA) Election Rules and the 2020 U. S. Census. Regarding the election rules, a Notice of Proposed Rule Change was provided to all members via written notice in January in accordance with California Civil Code Section 4360. That notice (that some received by mail if they signed up) included the full text of the proposed rule change, an explanation of the purpose and effect and a notice of meeting of the board to vote on adoption of the proposed role change at the scheduled March 4 board meeting. Members were invited to provide written comments to Riverside Management by mail, email or in person at the Clubhouse. At the March 4 meeting, the board voted to adopt the election rules. These rules will apply to all future elections regarding selection of directors for the board, special assessments, removal of directors, amendments to the governing documents, grants of exclusive use of common area property, and any other matter that may be the subject of a vote of association members. The purpose of the revised election rules is to ensure compliance with changes to California’s Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act made necessary by Senate Bill 323, effective on January 1, 2020. Those changes include disallowing election rule changes within 90 days of the election, non-suspension of member voting rights, retention of additional election materials information (e.g., candidate registration list, voter list), candidate qualification rules and disallowing a non-member to be a candidate. A key component of the new election rules disallows election by acclamation, such as occurred in WOA’s last board election that seated two candidates in that manner. SB323 stipulates that associations with less than 6,000 units are required to send out ballots and conduct elections, even where the number of candidates equals the number of vacant positions. That section of the law is being contested, but as long as it remains, it must be followed. The law also establishes firm rules for selecting inspectors of elections and how to conduct elections; it also addresses the enforcement of election requirements. In summary, SB323 was enacted as a ‘fix’ to eliminate any unreasonable disqualification of potential candidates to run for the board. The statutory changes shine a light on the importance of association elections and the role they play in the continued success of the community.

By far the best way for associations to avoid any future issues involving possible elections by acclamation is to have a robust number of qualified candidates that consistently exceeds the number of open positions. WOA is blessed with many members whose background and experience would be extremely beneficial to the community by serving on the board. Yes, it involves a significant, but very manageable amount of effort that hopefully adds to the betterment of the community. I’ve found the work to be both stimulating and highly rewarding in terms of accomplishing something positive for the community that Phyllis and I chose to make our home. Regarding the 2020 U.S. Census, April 1 is observed nationwide as Census Day. By then, every household should have received mailings with instructions on how to respond to the census questionnaire. From May to July, census takers will begin visiting homes that have not responded to the 2020 census. By December 31, counts are delivered to federal government offices for the purpose of apportioning seats to the United States House of Representatives and possible redistricting. This census data also helps to determine how to distribute approximately $675 billion annually in federal funds to communities for infrastructure, education, healthcare, housing, transportation, employment and other publicly funded programs. Thus, your participation by answering the survey questionnaire is an important contribution to the common good of our community, city and state.

April WOA Meetings Cancelled Disclaimer: Unfortunately, due to the necessary precautions required to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19), all classes, meetings and events that would have taken place this month in the Woodbridge Clubhouse have been cancelled or postponed. Many articles submitted for publication in WBL were submitted in advance of the Clubhouse closure, and the editorial team has decided to run some of them for your entertainment and to keep some sense of normalcy. We have tried to indicate cancellations where appropriate. For the most up-to-date information, check the Woodbridge portal. We will continue to accept articles for the May issue and hope things get back to normal, but as you know, at this time, everything is very fluid. Be safe and healthy! ~ Woodbridge LIFE Editor Kimberly Hegman

ææ safety committee update By Debby Hickey

he Safety Committee met with the new executive director, Brenda Flategraff, on March 11, to review procedures for the Resident Safety Concern Report Form.

The Safety Fair, scheduled for Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liberty Park, is in the works. Invitations are being mailed to various organizations and businesses. The event is free and the committee will advise when tickets are available. You and your guests must have tickets to attend. Once at the event, you will need to exchange your ticket for a wristband for entry to the park. More details later. Operations has approved the purchase of armchair covers for the pool patio furniture to protect against heat. They are currently on order and should be in place by the time the outdoor pool opens. We appreciate the expeditious manner in which Leilani Rodriguez, associate director, got this done. The committee continued its investigation into the safety of the workers on the pump pit by Lake Rockwell. A quote was obtained for a complete inspection, which will include confined spaces, biohazards, chemicals and

other concerns. This will be a four-hour inspection which the committee will review with the executive director. The committee’s list of sidewalk issues was reviewed with Dan Hoover, project manager. Tom Powell (from PP&E) and Jim Prior (Safety Committee) accompanied Dan to the various areas of concern. A suggestion was made to the Safety Committee to install hand sanitizers (similar to the ones in the gym) in more places throughout the Clubhouse. This will be discussed at the next meeting for input and/or task assignment. Anyone interested in joining the Safety Committee should contact Chairperson Gene Tenczar at 408-644-9455. As more tasks and safety concerns are presented, the committee needs to add new members. Your concerns are valuable. Watch for information regarding submission procedures on the portal and in Woodbridge LIFE. Any immediate concerns should be made to the operations staff (at the front desk).

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WOA Groups and Clubs:

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

Contact Dave Basehore Sue Edmiston Barbara Silva Nancy Sadoyama Carolyn Johnson

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

Contact

Phone

Meeting Day and Time

Artists & Crafters

Groups & Clubs

Kathy Dezotte

(510) 301-7586

M-F. Time & Workshops vary

Ballroom Dance

Patti Barnhart

629-8838

Bocce Ball

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

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

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reetings, fellow residents,

Canasta

Jackie Lipich

Chair Volleyball Chess

Dave Steffy Donald Blick

Cooking 401

Craft Beer Cribbage

Fridays @ 4:15 p.m. Sundays @ 4:15 p.m. Sundays & Thursdays @ 6 p.m. Mondays @ 10 a.m. 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m. Fridays @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

825-4805 Tuesdays @ 4 p.m. 406-9878 2nd & 4th Monday @ 4 p.m. (510) 3rd Tuesday of the month Paulette Fraticelli 333-0734 @ 2 p.m. (719) Bill Holst 660-5327 Meeting days & times vary Ed Prenot 665-7265 Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

At a recent ARC meeting, the committee reviewed an impressive 21 applications. Projects ranged from first time front yard landscaping to major and minor front yard re-landscaping. The committee also reviewed applications for solar installations and an application to change exterior paint color in accordance with the recently amended exterior painting guidelines. Thank you all for helping to maintain beautiful Woodbridge standards.

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

665-4862 406-4102

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

Drama

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

Review of the Design Guidelines will help clarify what is allowed vs. what is not allowed and when to file an ARC application for approval of exterior improvements. If you are planning an exterior improvement project and need help interpreting the Design Guidelines, feel free to contact ARC for assistance. ARC members are Woodbridge residents who know the guidelines can sometimes be challenging to interpret. Bottom line, the ARC is your advocate and wants to help make your vision a reality.

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

Neighborhood Watch

Bob Hall

239-5712

Oil Painters

Patti Barnhart

629-8838

Paddle Tennis

Stan Sutfin

815-9735

Paper Crafters

Betty Grandt

Mondays @ 1 p.m. Thursdays @ 9:15 a.m. M-W-F @ 9:15 a.m. Fridays @ 6 p.m. 2nd Monday @ 10 a.m. Wednesdays @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fridays @ 1 - 4 p.m. Block Captains will be notified of meetings Tuesdays @ 9 a.m. Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m. at Liberty Park Wednesdays @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Walking Indoors

Jacque Reynolds

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

Widows & Widowers

629-8508 (510) 876-2962 Francesca Jeglum 305-8448

Wine 101

Jon Ford

815-9803

Days vary

Wii Bowling Women of Woodbridge Woodbridge Pool Hustlers Woodbridge Book Group

Rick Hyden Polly Smith

824-9257 665-7236

Ron Plummer

609-4350

Patty DeRoos

239-2833 647-4380

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

Changing gears, with warmer temperatures upon us, it’s time to enjoy the beautiful weather in our lovely front and back yards. A few friendly reminders about front yard do’s and don’ts. Relevant sections of the Design Guidelines are noted accordingly: • Patio Furniture – “Furniture visible to neighboring properties or common areas must be black, brown, and earth tones or match the color palette of the home or garden.” (2.34.2) • Patio Umbrellas – “Umbrella colors must closely match or blend with the existing color scheme of the house; must be of simple design without figures, designs, verbiage; stripes are subtle against the background.” “Shade sails are not permitted.” “One umbrella per seating area.” “Umbrellas should be folded and secured or removed during non-use.” “Umbrellas larger than 10 feet in diameter when extended require approval.” (2.21.4) • Portable Barbecues and Fire Pits - “Portable units may be used in front yards, but must be moved to a storage area, not visible to neighbors or the common area, after use.” (2.4). “In determining the location, consideration of one’s neighbor must be weighed with regard to visual impact.” (2.4.1) • Portable Patio Heaters – “Outdoor heaters are four feet in height or less.” (2.18.4) • Patio Lights – Decorative solar, battery or electric lights added to temporarily enhance lighting of a front yard sitting area “should not cause unreasonable glare to neighboring homeowners, lots, neighborhoods, or the common area.” (2.10.2.c.) Lastly, ARC bids a sad farewell to Kim Niemeier, who recently resigned from ARC to focus on her work as chair of the CC&Rs’ revision effort. The committee will miss Kim’s commitment and concern about maintaining Woodbridge standards. ARC, and I know the Woodbridge community, thanks Kim for her service as a volunteer member of ARC for the last few years. Please join ARC in welcoming the newest member, Linda Lewis. Linda has lived in Woodbridge for five years. Now retired, her background was in accounting and budget analysis. Linda will be a great addition to the ARC team because she cares deeply about keeping our community in top form and protecting property values. Enjoy spring in our beautiful Woodbridge!

Hand & Foot

Michelle Paradis Rick Hyden Charlotte Sparks Sue Cameron

Horseshoe Yoga

Bob Collister

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

Mary Braun Sue Lough Patti Barnhart Mary Salvador Tony LeCara

Game Night

Lee Croletto

Mon, Wed, Fri @ 7 a.m.

815-9827 (650) Pickleball Barbara Shapiro 438-3085 M-F. Time varies Ping Pong John Goodman 629-8200 M & TH @ 1 - 3 p.m. (510) Mondays @ 2:15 p.m. Pinochle Robert Philis 909-8997 Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Al Sanchez 239-8235 Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Poker Joe Victoria 815-9343 Fridays @ 5 p.m. Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger 239-2983 Days and times vary (408) Robotics Larry Wiertel 439-5828 Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Westport Room, Scrapbookers Elaine DeSouza 603-9796 3rd Friday @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (925) Shang-hai Rummy Jacque Foster 487-5266 Tuesday @ 1 - 3:45 p.m. Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 Mondays @ 2 p.m. (510) Meets Wednesdays & Fridays Tai Chi Johnny Lo 366-3780 @ 11 a.m Mike Drewry 639-7250 Summer Hours (effective May 1) Tennis Jerry Hein 840-2866 TU-TH-SU @ 8 - 10 a.m. (559) Trivia Eileen Hill 301-3262 3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m. Veterans of Woodbridge Rick Van De Boom 923-4709 2nd Monday @ 11 a.m. Wheels of Woodbridge Steve Ray

Woodbridge Quilters

Elizabeth Cunning

Woodbridge Senior Softball Club Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club

Keith Loudermilk (510) 305-6771 (408) Mike Patterson 640-9768

Woodbridge Singers

Elizabeth Cunning

647-4380

Zumba Video Class

Cecilia MacNair-Correa

(408) 561-6097

1st Tuesday @ 10:30 a.m.

3rd Saturday

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

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Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581 Board of Directors

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

Executive Director

Brenda Flategraff 824-7831 bflategraff@ourwoodbridge.net

Associate Director

Leilani Rodriguez 824-7581 lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge.net

Project Manager

Dan Hoover 824-7581 dhoover@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities & Events Coordinator

Jennie Custodio 824-7927 jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net

Maintenance Supervisor

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

Management

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

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ore outdoor events will be coming our way as warmer weather approaches. Softball Opening Day is around the corner and can be overwhelming with the multitudes in attendance. Please make sure to register your guests with the front desk and remember to wear your membership badge. Children should be watched carefully, especially around the steps and ramps. Watch your step on the lawns between the sidewalks, exercise care around the softball equipment and be mindful of the hot barbecue grill. As always, safety first!

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In tribute to a loved one who has died, Woodbridge LIFE You may residents notice flagstoand sprayed lines onwords various sections of sidewalks welcomes submit up to 100 and a 2-inch x throughout the common grounds. There will be maintenance work 2-inch photo (optional) for publication. Send submissions by done to smooth out these tripping hazards; until then, please watch your step. email to wblife2017@gmail.com If you notice a hazard concern, advise the front desk. Now you know.

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Woodbridge Owners Association Committees ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW • Mona Groves, chair ARCHITECTURALgrovesmo@aol.com REVIEW 470-3705 • Tony Delgado, Chair

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

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COVID-19 IMPACT WOODBRIDGE COMMUNITY Coming to0NWoodbridge Respectfully submitted, Your Board of Directors Norman Hauser, President

o say that the world-wide health crisis posed by our new acquaintance, COVID-19, has had a negative impact on the Woodbridge community would be a classic understatement. For those of you who read the blast emails we generate, this material will be old news. However, it is still valid and, for many, it may provide the first information about some of the actions taken by the board on your behalf. We fully realize that much of this information will be perceived as very negative. Please know your board feels it is necessary to be nothing less than candid throughout this period. The board met in telephonic and electronic executive sessions on March 18 and 20. We discussed and debated the types of reactions we felt were necessary, in light of the challenges we face as both a business and as a community. Given the substantial concern generated by our need to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, the board wants you to be aware of the following:

• We remind all that the Clubhouse will remain closed until further notice, at least through the month of April and very probably through the month of May as well. • Please be advised that all events, activities and rentals for April and May have been cancelled • The board and executive director will be providing weekly updates on the impact of COVID-19 related issues every Wednesday. A file area titled “COVID-19” will be established on the portal under: Stay ConnectedNews and Announcements - Community News and Announcements. A copy of the weekly update will be physically placed on the main entry door to the Clubhouse. • This is a reminder that the April board meeting has been cancelled. We are researching available teleconferencing technologies as we consider options for future meetings. • The board considered various requests to open the enclosed sports areas and, based on a number of authoritative advisories, has opted to continue the closure of these facilities. • The board noted that some members may wonder if, due to the closure of various of our facilities, the monthly assessment may be reduced. While access to the facilities may be restricted, most of the associated costs related to those facilities continue, necessitating the continuation of monthly assessment payments at the current level. In the few areas where it is possible, the operations team is reducing expenditures – setting the Clubhouse thermostats to minimal levels and stopping the evening janitorial service, for example. • Initially, when the city of Manteca asked residents to Shelter-in-Place, our staff was directed to do just that. They remain available for contact by phone. Of course, Governor Newsom has subsequently asked all Californians to, basically, stay home whenever possible. At the time this article was penned, it is not clear when that edict will be lifted. • Staff members are still dealing with mail and package deliveries. We need to be able to meet our financial obligations and the flow of mail has a direct relation to that requirement. • We anticipate that staff members are still being permitted to maintain the doggy bag stations and trash receptacles in common areas but, please, try to limit the deposit of trash into our various collection points as service will not occur daily. In fact, it is possible that we will have to eliminate this service altogether. Understand that, as of the date of this article, our park areas are open for your use. However, State and City directions are that we must continue to avoid gathering in groups. Enjoy your walks but do so as a soloist or with other household members whenever possible, four-footed friends included. Read the weekly entries that the board and the executive director will be posting to the portal and, in hard copy, on the front door of the Clubhouse. They will be a good vehicle for remaining current on community issues. The board is meeting in executive session on at least a weekly basis throughout this crisis. We will move to re-open facilities at the earliest possible opportunity, however, please understand that we represent all 1426 properties and their owners, as well as our underlaying corporation. We will, necessarily, act with an abundance of caution. Finally, it’s important to recognize that residents of our community are in the age group considered to be vulnerable or highly vulnerable to the adverse health effects of the Coronavirus because of weakened immune systems or significant underlying health problems. We encourage every resident to assess where they fall in the vulnerability spectrum as a factor in determining whether to entertain friends and relatives at home during this trying period. We are all facing this unprecedented time together. Check in with your friends and neighbors by phone and email from time to time to offer encouragement and support. Take care of yourselves and each other. We look forward to better times ahead.

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he Artists and Crafters board members have some fun things planned for when the Clubhouse re-opens. We hope to see some new crafters as well as our current members. Every weekday, there is at least one craft event offered. They are listed on class calendar sheets available outside the Westport Room on the easel along with a class supply list and sign-up sheets. You can also sign up for weekly email reminders sent out Sunday mornings listing all the week’s events for Artists and Crafters.

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FRIDAY, April 3, 10 a.m. – GENERAL MEETING. We discuss upcoming classes for the month and some members bring items they have completed for a show and tell. This is a good time to get inspired to do a craft and get some great ideas. All Woodbridge residents are invited. SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Artists and Crafters will have a Craft Boutique at the basketball court. This coincides with Softball Opening Day. MONDAY, April 13, 10 a.m. – Doodlebugs – KATHY DEZOTTE will have a project ready to create to add some spring color to your home.

FRIDAY, April 17, 9 a.m. Scrapbooking – Bring your keepsake mementos and this group of talented ladies can help you put it together.

MONDAY, April 20, 10 a.m. – Kaiser Cancer Pillows – MARTHA HARMAN and volunteers will make pillows for recovering surgery patients. No sewing skills needed.

THURSDAY, April 30, 12:30 p.m. Plant Pot Class. Teachers are KACEYEE HILL and KATHY DEZOTTE. Turn clay plant pots into adorable yard art. See a sample of this month’s project in the Westport display window.

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Crafters Corner wishes everyone a very happy Easter. Be safe and healthy until we meet again.

ALL CLASSES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, due to the necessary precautions required to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19), all classes, meetings and events that would have taken place this month in the Woodbridge Clubhouse have been cancelled or postponed. Many articles submitted for publication in WBL were submitted in advance of the Clubhouse closure, and the editorial team has decided to run some of them for your entertainment and to keep some sense of normalcy. We have tried to indicate cancellations where appropriate. For the most up-to-date information, check the Woodbridge portal. We will continue to accept articles for the May issue and hope things get back to normal, but as you know, at this time, everything is very fluid. Be safe and healthy! ~ Woodbridge LIFE Editor Kimberly Hegman

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ææ WOMen of woodbridge By Women of Woodbridge President Polly Smith We have a list of items on the Woodbridge portal that are needed by the cadets. We ask that you put together a small bag of selected items such as shampoo, socks or any other items for the cadets to use while attending the Discovery Challenge Academy. Please contact one of the WOW officers if you are able to donate and we will collect your donations.

Polly Smith – President Terri Heath – Vice President Kathy Hackworth – Secretary Sue Edmiston – Treasurer

e are basking in the glory of the successful “Giving Hearts” Luncheon and Fashion Show held in February. Thank you to everyone who attended the event; we appreciate your continued support. WOW is thrilled to be able to donate $9,300 to Manteca Unified School District’s program for homeless children. Another big “THANK YOU” for those ladies who put their hearts and souls into making sure the two days went smoothly and without incident. It was a lovely afternoon with old and new friends.

Upcoming events: SIP For Scholarship – Raffle fundraiser May 7 at 5 p.m. Tickets will be on sale from April 30 to May 7. See flyer for more information on ticket sales. Meet and Greet – An evening gathering on the patio Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. Women of Woodbridge is made up of all the women who live in Woodbridge. The monthly meetings are the third Wednesday of the month. The meetings alternate time with some day meetings and some in the evening. Our next meeting TBD when the Clubhouse reopens.

WOW has invited Captain Matthew Reece from the Discovery Challenge Academy to a meeting after the Clubhouse reopens to speak about the program. The first part of the meeting will be dedicated to the young people who attend the academy. Captain Reece will introduce a few cadets who will share their story.

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WOW would like to keep its commitment of providing scholarships to help with college tuition and expenses to graduating seniors in the Manteca Unified School District. So, as an alternate fundraiser, we are holding a raffle to meet this goal. The raffle will be in the Living Room at the Clubhouse from Thursday, April 30, to Thursday, May 7. WOW will sell tickets for a week and have the drawing May 7 at 5 p.m. Winners will be called after the prizes are awarded.

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Men of Woodbridge is a service and social group of Woodbridge residents raising money for local charities and supporting other Woodbridge groups with their projects. We also pick up trash on Highway 120 every month in an effort to keep Manteca looking sharp. Per Jack Dauler, the Veterans and Men of Woodbridge would like to thank all of you who gave products to the Corporal Palmer Packing Event. With the Clubhouse closed because of health concerns, we were still able to pass on the collected products to the Palmer group. They will, in turn, hold those items in storage until the next packing event somewhere on a yet-to-be-determined date and location. Special thanks to Dave and Connie Reed, Bill Buffington and Dennis Atwell for helping to store the products at their homes. We had Meals on Wheels address our March meeting. There are approximately 30 Manteca residents benefiting from this federal program and it costs about $300/ year to feed an individual. The next MOW meetings are at 9 a.m., TBD once the Clubhoouse reopens.

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ll the titles chosen for the Woodbridge Book Group for the next three months have received a rating 4 ½ out of 5 stars from Amazon readers. Please join the group on the first Wednesday each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Oxford Room when the Clubhouse reopens for the discussion of any or even all the books below. In the meantime, keep reading. April 1 – “Paper Wife” by Laila Ibrahim Ibrahim is a Berkeley resident with a varied education and work history who has created the story of a young Chinese woman who pretends she is her sister in order to fulfill an arranged marriage obligation. This marriage takes her to California in 1923 where many of the characters are living lives of deception and hardship. Strong historical details and character development recommend this story.

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May 6 – “The House We Grew Up In” by Lisa Jewell The author introduces the idyllic Bird family who live in the Cotswolds area of England. The family becomes dysfunctional and estranged after a tragedy strikes. “Not only does Jewell use flashback to tell each character’s story; but uses emails between the mother and her lover as an update.” June 3 – “An Irish Country Doctor” (Book 1 in a series) by Patrick Taylor A young physician, Barry Laverty, comes to Ballybucklebo to assist Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly in his small rural practice caring for the endearing and often eccentric residents. This novel promises to be a light and entertaining summer read. Newcomers are always welcome, so give the group a try this spring!

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he Strumminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wonders Ukulele Band performed February 17 in the Clubhouse Multipurpose Room to an enthusiastic crowd. The audience was encouraged to sing along to oldies from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s, such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Put Your Head on My Shoulder,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Me Tenderâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Help Falling in Love.â&#x20AC;? Anthony Aquino and Joyce Graham danced to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Could I Have This Danceâ&#x20AC;? and Leonard Rodriquez and Carla Marquardt performed a cute skit to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sugar Time.â&#x20AC;?

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he first rule of Chess Club: You don’t talk about Chess Club! Well, we are about to break that rule. For the last three years, a handful of chess enthusiasts has been meeting twice a month to play the “royal game.” We believe there are more than just the few of us, and that there must be others who would like to play a game of chess or to learn how to play. No matter what your skill level is, we would like to meet you. We want to expand from just playing a game or two to teaching beginning classes, discussing the rules of the game or playing out certain strategies. Meet us on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 4 p.m. in the Clubhouse or contact Donald Blick or Volker Moerbitz. WBL photos by Volker Morerbitz

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ææ Cooking 401 Jeannie Patello Presents Mandel Bread Article and photos by WBL Editor Kimberly Hegman

ooking 401 now has a new leader, Paulette Fraticelli, and she is bringing her own special flair to the class. On February 18, she invited a guest resident chef, Jeannie Patello. Jeannie demonstrated how to make Mandel bread, a Jewish cookie. The attendees had a wonderful time enjoying the demonstration and sampling the Mandel bread with a nice cup of tea. Our own little tea party at Woodbridge. Be sure to check out future classes, check the board for flyers and join Cooking 401.

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ææwine 101 By Jon Ford

he March Wine 101 class had to be cancelled because of the Clubhouse closure. Ticket refunds will be handled by staff at the Clubhouse.

FYI From an article in the Wine Spectator, April 30, 2018, written by Keith Newton.

The next class theme will be “Red Wines of Bordeaux” presented by guest Don Vehrs, a second level sommelier and Woodbridge resident. Don has presented at several classes in the past and has been well received. The complexion of Bordeaux is changing in terms of grape growing so Don will have some interesting information to present.

“Stranger Things” New World winegrowing regions have become a hotbed of experimentation. Unconventional blends, untapped appellations, indigenous grapes, unexpected transplants, rediscovered styles. Value priced wines offer the perfect introduction to new bottlings with unfamiliar grapes.

The class is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, with tickets going on sale Friday, May 22. Tickets will be $3 per person, non-refundable. You are able to purchase up to four tickets. Participants are asked to bring their own wine glasses, an appetizer to share with the class and a bottle of red Bordeaux, or other wine, to share with your table if you wish.

You will not find any usual suspects here, unless they play a minor role in a blend. I will be listing some of the 80 wines mentioned in the article that encompass the world. All wines mentioned rate 88 points or higher on the Wine Spectator 100-point scale.

As usual, the community table will have 12 red Bordeaux wines for sampling. The class runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. with doors opening around 5:30 p.m.

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Scene @ the 31st Annual Dorothy By Sharyl Burgeson Photos submitted

ongratulations to the four Woodbridge artists who received entry into the juried 31st Annual Dorothy Indelicato Fine Art Show at the Delicato Tasting Room in Manteca, California.

The show, held in February, was for area artists whose combined 101 entries were in the mediums of acrylic, watercolor, pastel, charcoal and ink. Judging in categories of Landscape, Floral, Portrait, Animals, Whimsical, Seascape and Other was conducted before the show opened to the public.

“Winter Solstice 3” by Carol August, Visitors’ Choice

Carol August had two pieces accepted into the show, “Winter Solstice 3,” a landscape in oil and “Winter Sea,” an acrylic seascape. Carol won the Visitors’ Choice award and a gift certificate to be used in the Delicato Tasting Room for “Winter Solstice 3.”

Carol fell in love with painting in an art class her senior year in high school. In college, she changed her major from psychology/sociology to art because of that newly developed passion. Carol’s style of painting has evolved from realistic to the surreal and whimsical. Themes that attract her are “products of nature.” Currently, she’s drawn to studying clouds from both printed material and nature. She likes to walk around Woodbridge grounds early in the mornings and in the late afternoons or early evenings admiring the cloud offerings and their differing colors. Her main inspiration in nature, however, is color. She sees color that is “subtle but vibrant.” Carol’s second entry, “Winter Sea,” was sold and removed from the show before she could take a photograph. Kathy Comden is a college art major who didn’t start painting until 2008 when her husband became ill. She found then, and still finds, painting in watercolor to be both “relaxing and absorbing.” Although Kathy concentrated mainly on landscapes featuring barns and still lifes in her early years, she branched out to the animal world of bird and farm animals. Lately, she has added children in their environment to her repertoire. “Tea for Maddie” by Kathy Comden

Kathy gets her ideas from “places seen and people I know.” She will often put a stool and sketchbook into her car, drive around and stop when she sees a promising subject. For the past eight years, Kathy has taken lessons in Stockton and Lodi with watercolor classmates who have become friends. Currently, the group meets weekly in Lodi at the Double Dip Gallery.

“Down on the Farm” by Kathy Comden, 3rd place

“Chinese Cemetery” by Kathy Comden

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Indelicato Fine Art Show Kathy entered three watercolors in the show, “Down on the Farm,’ a landscape that received third place, “Chinese Cemetery,” Landscape, and “Tea for Maddie,” Portrait. Molly Cooper’s two art show entries, “Snow Drops” and “Geraniums,” watercolors in the floral division, were previous subjects that Molly used as demonstrations in teaching her monthly watercolor class to Woodbridge Artists and Crafters students. Molly’s interest in art began at an early age. From first grade through high school, her favorite subject was art. In college, Molly double majored in accounting and art with an emphasis on watercolor. Her Modesto Junior College art teacher, Dan Petersen, fostered her watercolor inclination. An example of Dan’s work, “Sierra Crown,” a 13 by17 foot mural that shows Manteca as a crossroad to the Yosemite Valley, can be found on the west wall of 226 East Yosemite Ave. The mural is “a stunning view of Yosemite National Park showing Half Dome and the Merced River.” Molly’s themes come from scenery, floral and old photographs. She mainly gets ideas from books, online research and subjects of her own photography. In her painting and photography, Molly feels she “innately sees the numerous patterns and colors” the work portrays. Molly will next exhibit photographs of landscapes, floral subjects and buildings at the 27th Annual Lathrop Mayor’s Art Show and Sale. Eileen Hill entered “Foggy Gateway,” a landscape in oil, in the show. She confided that her inspiration came from a photograph she took of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco many years ago.

“Snow Drops” by Molly Copper

Eileen has been interested in art since a child but didn’t have an opportunity to pursue that interest until she retired. After retirement, she took water color classes in the Fresno area. When Eileen moved to Woodbridge in 2012, she joined the Artists and Crafters oil painting class and has been concentrating on oil painting since. Eileen’s inspiration is eclectic. She likes different subjects but mainly concentrates on portraiture, animals and scenery. “It’s whatever moves me at the time,” she said. One of the major ways Eileen gets ideas for her paintings is through her travels. She has photographed her extensive travels through the United States and all seven continents. Those photographs become inspiration for her oil paintings. Eileen paints because she “enjoys it” and mainly paints in her class in the Clubhouse Westport Room but has also set up a painting area with worktable in her home.

“Geraniums” by Molly Cooper

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March Garden Checklist

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

ummer is just around the corner. Many of us are planting our summer vegetable gardens, most likely including tomatoes, since tomatoes are one of the most commonly planted summer vegetables. There is nothing like the taste of a warm summer tomato just plucked from the garden. Luckily, our area is prime tomato growing country, and April to early May is the perfect time to set out young plants. Tomatoes grow best in temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees. The minimum nighttime temperature for fruit set is around 55 degrees. As you select your tomato plants, there are several things to keep in mind. Try to find varieties that are disease resistant; they should be marked VFN. Also, tomatoes should be marked “determinate” or “indeterminate.” This refers to growth and bearing habits. Determinate tomatoes will grow until they start setting fruit, which usually ripens all at once; then they are finished for the season. Indeterminate tomatoes will keep growing and bearing until the weather turns cold. Since they have a longer growing season, the plants will be larger. There are many varieties of each type. You

can choose from small cherry tomatoes to huge beefsteak slicers. Some varieties are even bred to do well in large pots. Buy plants that have three to four sets of leaves and sturdy stems. When planting tomatoes, choose a location that gets at least four to six hours of full sun. Amending the soil with compost is always a good idea. A fertilizer high in phosphorus may also be helpful. Excessive nitrogen fertilizer is not advisable. Dig a hole deep enough to plant the tomato up to its first set of leaves. Plants should be set at least two feet apart and can be placed in rows about four feet apart with watering ditches in between or on individual mounds encircled by moats to hold water. Keep them evenly moist. A single healthy plant can produce 10 to 15 pounds of fruit (tomatoes are technically fruits) in a season, so three to four plants should provide for a small family. For best results, grow tomatoes in cages to keep plants upright. Tomato plants can develop problems. Most serious are Fusarium and Verticillium wilts, which will cause even well-watered plants to wilt and eventually die. Certain soil nematodes can also attack the roots, causing stunted growth and poor fruit production. Plants marked VFN are bred to resist these

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• Start planting frost sensitive plants now, including citrus, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and basil. • Control aphids by spraying plants with a strong stream of water or applying insecticidal soaps or oils. Monitor citrus for Asian Citrus Psyllid. • Fertilize citrus, deciduous fruit trees and flowering shrubs with a slow release fertilizer if not done in March. • Adjust irrigation according to the weather and be sure plants are properly mulched. • Prune winter flowering shrubs like camellias. • Keep up with weeds by pulling or cultivating.

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extension.tennessee.edu photo problems. Rotating tomato plantings from place to place in the garden each year is also a good practice. Sometimes, even though there are plenty of blooms, tomatoes fail to set. Tapping on the blossoming stems three times a week may help distribute pollen and encourage fruit set. Another problem is blossom end rot. This causes a large dark brown leathery spot to form on the blossom end of the fruit. The interior of the fruit may also be affected. Unfortunately, there is no remedy for this problem, although it can be aggravated by low moisture in sandy soils. Try to keep the soil evenly damp. Some varieties are

more susceptible than others. This should not be confused with sunburn, which causes light brown spots on the fruits. Lastly, there are tomato hornworms, which can be very destructive. A spray of Bt (bacillus thuringiensis) should eradicate them. So, plant now and enjoy juicy homegrown tomatoes this summer!

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Quilt Show Results for Woodbridge Residents Article and photos by WBL Editor Kimberly Hegman

he Manteca Quilt Guild’s 41st Annual Quilt and Cloth Doll Show was held at the San Joaquin Board of Education Wentworth Center in Stockton on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8.

The show displayed more than 100 quilts, soft dolls, wearable arts exhibits, a vendor mall, raffle baskets, an opportunity quilt and an exhibit by the Silicon Valley Modern Quilt Guild. New to the show this year was an interactive “Old Fashioned Bed Turning” of vintage quilts with their stories narrated. “Mabel’s Dresden Plates” is one of the quilts made by Genie Becker’s maternal grandmother born in the late 1800s.

Elaine deSouza “The Falls at Rockwell Lake” Viewers’ Choice, Best in Show and Viewers’ Choice, 1st Place Wallhanging

Elaine deSouza “Glorious Glacial Lake Louise” Chairperson’s Choice, Wallhanging

Elizabeth Cunning “Sleigh Bells”

Lorna Powell “Hometown Christmas” Viewers’ Choice 3rd Place, small quilt.

Ellen Lee-Wooten “Reel ‘Em In”

Genie Beker “Graphic Gems”

Woodbridge resident Linda Cookman (right side of quilt) helps demonstrate the old fashion bed turning of vintage quilts.

Elaine deSouza “Glorious Glacial Lake Louise” Chairperson’s Choice, Wallhanging ribbon

Elizabeth Cunning “Old Glory”

Genie Becker “Lora’s Burst”

Elaine deSouza “Tropical Joy” Chairperson’s Choice, small quilt.

Joanne Dyer “Scrappy Mountain Majestics”

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Mantecaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part 16: Growing slowly but steadily â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Manteca in the 1950s and 1960s Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Patio (which was near Manteca High School) and Foster Freeze, which is still at the intersection of Yosemite and Walnut Avenues.

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t was mostly quiet and tranquil in Manteca in the early 1950s. The war was over and the economy had settled into a steady pace. The sugar plant, the cheese factory and the creamery were working at full capacity and locals enjoyed the tranquility away from the buzzing metropolis, San Francisco. Highway 99 (from Los Angeles to Seattle) still ran straight through downtown Manteca and the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only traffic light was a blinking red stoplight at the intersection of Highway 99 and Highway 120 (now Main Street and Yosemite Avenue).

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cruising Mantecaâ&#x20AC;? mural at 136 North Main Street by muralist Dave Gordon.

Favorite pastimes were baseball and Highway 99 and 120 in 1950 cruising. A few months back, we took a look at Mantecaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest mural, commemorating Mantecaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baseball tradition. Now, it is time to take a look at the second largest one, the 138 feet wide â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cruising Mantecaâ&#x20AC;? mural at 136 North Main Street. High school kids in the 1950s enjoyed spending weekend evenings â&#x20AC;&#x153;hanging outâ&#x20AC;? downtown and cruising along Yosemite Avenue between

The mural depicts not only the cruising high school kids but also Police Officer Tillie Denero, keeping an eye on everything. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frictions between the police and the public were unknown back then. Manteca Bulletin journalist Dennis Wyatt writes in an article about the mural: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer nights, teens, The Patio Drive-In and Yosemite Avenue were all made for cruising. The heydays of cruising in Manteca was when a young person did something wrong, the parents found out if not from the police then from other community members. It was a time of poodle skirts, James Dean-style threads, 1957 Chevys and tricked out Model T Continued on next page

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In an almost uncanny way, floods in Manteca’s history are often paired with fires happening around the same time. On December 11, 1952, a fire started in a grocery store at the corner of Center Street and Main Street. The fire quickly spread to a barber shop, a beauty salon and a furniture store, making it the most devastating fire in Manteca’s history.

Continued from MANTECA HISTORY page 26 roadsters. It was a time when everyone in the neighborhood knew everyone else and if something was amiss, they’d be quick to step up to see what was wrong.” Dennis Wyatt also reports on an eye-witness account of the cruising days. During the mural’s dedication in 2007, local Toni Raymus related, “…how her father would have his car washed by a teen by the name of Art Reif. Unbeknown Yosemite Avenue at the old El Rey. to Raymus’ father, Reif would cruise Manteca with Antone’s beloved Cadillac. Raymus, who graduated high school in 1975, usually cruised in her friend Michelle Dickman’s car. Raymus couldn’t recall the make or year of the car but she definitely remembered what they called it, ‘La Bamba.’”

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While almost everything was tranquil in the 1950s, the decade actually started with two disasters. In December 1950, unusual severe storms caused extensive flooding, reaching from the San Joaquin River all the way to French Camp. In January, levies at both the San Joaquin and the Stanislaus Rivers Flooding in San Joaquin River 1950. broke and over 2,000 people had to be evacuated. In its Centennial Edition, the Manteca Bulletin mentioned that the same flood today would cause the evacuation of 30,000 people.

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Three important institutions received new homes during the 1950s and 1960s. In 1956, the Manteca Bulletin moved into the building it still uses today. In 1962, a new library building was dedicated at what is now Library Park and in 1967, the post office, originally built during the “New Deal” in 1939, was extended by ten thousand square feet.

At the same time, two of Manteca’s hallmark industries disappeared. In 1965, the Creamery, Manteca’s very first business, founded in 1896 (see part 7 of our history series), was closed. In 1966, the Kraft Cheese plant, built in 1935, followed. The reason for the closure of both businesses was the same: the consistently declining supply of manufacturing milk. Manteca was about to make the transition from a small close-knit farming community to a much larger Bay Area bedroom community. Between the beginning of the 1950s and the end of the 1960s, Manteca’s population quadrupled from 3,800 to 14,000 – the largest growth in any twenty-year period. Things would never again be as sleepy and tranquil as in 1950. Resources: Manteca Centennial 2018, published online by the Manteca Bulletin www.mantecabulletin.com/living-in-209/mural-captures-essence-of-mantecacruising-days/ www.mantecabulletin.com/living-in-209/cruising-down-memory-lane/ Army Corps of Engineers: Report: Floods of November- December 1950 in the Central Valley Basin California Various Wikipedia articles

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Wildcats Are Number 1

THE MAKING OF A GOOD SOFTBALL FIELD FIELD MAINTENANCE

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By Charm Mathis Photos by Charm Mathis and Dave Steffy

in Tournament Number 1 By Keith Loudermilk

he Wildcats, Woodbridge’s 70s and over softball team, played its first tournament March 5 and 6 at Big League Dreams in Manteca.

Practice began early in February, every Tuesday and Thursday, to get ready for this tournament. Everyone worked hard on all aspects of the game. Most of us had not played since the end of the last Silver Sluggers season in October, so we began slowly and worked up to tournament speed. Finally, the tournament was upon us. The Wildcats first game was against the Sacramento Blues. This team is ranked in the same category as we are, so we started the game evenly. The Wildcats offense was a little slow to get started, but the defense was superb: in fact, we pulled off five double plays during the game. The game went back and forth, inning by inning, and it seemed as if the last team at bat would be the eventual victor. Fortunately, we were the last team at bat, and we won 10 to 9. The next game was against the Redwood City Gold Rush. This team’s ranking is a little lower than ours, so we had to spot them three runs. Again, we played outstanding defense, but it wasn’t until the sixth and seventh innings that the Wildcats bats came alive and we won the game by a score of 9 to7. We went home that day feeling good about ourselves but knowing there were still two more games to play.

are, so we spotted them each five runs. Five runs can be a lot to make up in a softball game but after some struggles on Thursday, we really hit our stride. It took two innings against the California Oaks 80, but by the third inning, we made up the deficit and went well ahead. The second game would decide the championship for our bracket. Lincoln Hills had two wins and one loss, and we had three wins and no losses. A win over us by Lincoln Hills would give them the championship. However, a Wildcats win would mean we would be the champs. Again, they were spotted five runs, but that proved to be a small obstacle since we scored five runs in each of the first three innings to their one run. We also scored in each of the next two innings until they decided their cause was hopeless and called the game. This was the Wildcats first tournament of the year, and it was a good test to see where we stand. I am sure the Wildcats rank will be increased based on the team’s record. This means that the teams we face in the next tournament will be a little more formidable. We will do our best to be up to the task.

JUST IN TIME The Championship Wildcats team included: Sam Barney Jack Dauler Nelson Conner (Assistant Coach) Albert Low Phil Haubert David Hedrick Dan Southwick

Wayne Gordon Glen Jenkins Charlie Pace Art Hogan Horace DiMaggio Bill Norcup Ray Rothbardt (Head Coach)

DEL WEBB FIELD READIED FOR

On Friday, we played the California Oaks 80 and the Lincoln Hills Coyote 80. Both these teams are ranked lower than we

2019 SOFTBALL

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ææWoodbridge Seniors Golf Club By Bill Abrew

n February 24, WSGC held the first tournament of the year at Spring Creek Country Club in Ripon, California. The weather and participation were great, with loads of fun for all. Pictured are a few of our players warming up on the driving range. Listed below are the results: PLACE 1st 2nd 3rd

PALMER FLIGHT Pete Blasquez John Armstrong Mike Dooley

Closest to the pin holes: Hole # Palmer Flight 5 Rich Chandler 7 John Armstrong 12 Bill Clements 15 Pete Blasquez

NICKLAUS FLIGHT Frank Aguilar John Ochoa Dan Pangilinan & Mark Gattuso Nicklaus Flight None Greg Meagher Paul Lawrence Dan Pangilinan

Guest Richard Low Tom Burton Tom Burton Peggy Damas

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WSGC’s April 23 tournament will be held at Woodbridge Golf and Country Club, Woodbridge, California (on the North side of Lodi). Entry fee is $64 ($5 more for guests), which is due April 5. The tournament will have an 11 a.m. shotgun start. Please plan on arriving 45 minutes early for a brief meeting before we begin. WSGC is planning a three-night, two-day golf event in Carson City, Nevada, July 12 to 15. We will stay at the Gold Dust West Hotel and golf at the Silver Oak and Eagle Valley West courses. We will have a two-day low net tournament and closest to the pin contest each day. Also, there will be a bowling tournament and slot tournament which will include welcome appetizers and a no-host bar on Sunday at 6 p.m. Daily breakfasts will be served as well as a buffet dinner with a prime rib carving station/no host bar on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Cost:

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ææ HEALTH TIPS

LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER

Should I Consider Being an Organ Donor? April is National Donate Life Month By Susie Blair RN-BSN

You can indicate your willingness to donate through the DMV, the National Donate Life Registry or the state donor registry. Make sure you also let your family members know in case there is any question if the situation arises.

s of July 2019, there were over 113,000 people on the national waiting list for organ donation. Two out of three are over 50 and close to 2,000 are children under 18. Every 10 minutes, someone is added to the long list. Approximately 80 people a day receive transplants and 20 people die each day waiting for one. You would think there would be enough organs available, but only three people in 1,000 die in a way that allows for organ donation. Ninety-five percent of Americans are in favor of organ donation but only 58 percent actually register for it. I hope to give you enough information so that you can decide if organ donation is right for you.

The organs and tissues that can be donated are heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, corneas, skin, tendons, bone, nerves and heart valves. You do not always have to be a complete match. There are some medical facilities that can perform the transplant and control the reaction later.

Susie Blair RN-BSN

Some people are afraid to donate thinking that if they are classified as a donor, medical personnel may not try as hard to save them. Donation does not become a possibility until all lifesaving methods have been tried. It is a hospital’s priority to save your life. If you think you are too old, be aware that there is no age limit. The oldest donor on record was 93! (You must be at least 18 unless you have parental consent.) Even if you have a medical condition, you may be able to donate many organs and tissues, although there are a few diseases like HIV, diabetes and kidney or heart disease that preclude donation. Your body will always be left in a way that you can still have an open casket if you so desire. There is also no cost to the family of the donors. It is against federal law to sell organs and there is a strictly controlled computerized national list that decides who receives the organs.

There are local Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) that offer volunteer opportunities. Their goals are to increase the number of registered donors and coordinate the donation process. They work with the donor and hospital and provide bereavement support. The Sierra Donor Network handles North Central California. There is obviously a continual need for organs that is ever increasing. For humanity’s sake, please consider registering as an organ donor and assist someone who is in dire need of your help. Be assured that your donation will be handled ethically and professionally. Give someone else the chance for a longer and healthier life. Resources: www.organdonor.gov www.unos.org/transplant www.WebMD.com UMPC Transplant Services

DISCLAIMER: Woodbridge LIFE is not a source of legal or medical guidance. The above article is the author’s opinion and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or for nutritional guidance.

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Triker’s Travels By Judy McNamara

Woodbridge Keglers* are on a Roll to Strike in Their Spare Time

ere’s to all you devoted bowlers from Woodbridge, all 60 plus. Two to three times each week Woodbridge bowlers are down at the Bowlero in Manteca in an attempt to better their score in bowling and to help their team win the league. For those of you who know something about the game, you’re most likely familiar with the 10-pin set up and the terms “strike,” “spare” and “frame”. There is a lot to know about the game so I’m not about to even try to explain it here, but suffice to say that a whole new language is spoken. Bowling language and jargon is enough to bowl one over (pardon the pun).

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There are four members on a team which is in competition with other teams in the league. Averages are usually set after the first week but can go up or down the more games that are played. There are also ‘scratch’ leagues where only actual scores count, with most leagues using the bowler’s averages to determine team and/or individual handicaps. League standings are published weekly. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the Senior Winter League bowlers. There are at least 60 who bowl on Tuesday from Woodbridge who are on a team in the league. That means they have formed a team with other bowlers, not necessarily from Woodbridge, to compete with other teams in the league. Each of the 36 teams in the league has a name and each team plays another team. This takes up most of the alleys at Bowlero. Thursdays there are only 22 teams in the Winter League. Congratulations and a ‘super bowl’ ring goes to Woodbridge resident Dave Heagney who recently bowled a 300 game. For those of you who don’t know, a 300 game is bowling 12 strikes in a row! The odds, according to mathematicians, of anyone bowling a 300 game are 11,500 to one. For professional bowlers, it’s 460 to one. Speaking of professionals, Woodbridge resident professional bowler Steve Davis, Sr. is a member of the PBA (Professional Bowlers Association) with a 219 average. He also runs PBA tournaments. Then there are the amateur tournament bowlers from Woodbridge who bowl at various venues in Modesto, Tracy, Lodi and beyond. These Woodbridge residents include Steve Hosler, David Rose and Bill Kistner. For those of you history buffs, bowling, in its ancient form, has been around for thousands of years. As far back as 5,000 BC in Egypt, according to anthropological findings, a primitive bowling set was found in the grave of a child. Hieroglyphics and artwork also showed a sport very similar to modern day bowling and an ancient hall was discovered that appears to be one of the first indoor bowling alleys. In 1299 bowling was introduced in England, but by 1366, it was banned since King Henry III felt it was a distraction from archery practice for soldiers and for men working at their trades. It wasn’t until 1609 that the Dutch colonists brought bowling to America. Then in 1875, due to its popularity, the NBA (National Bowling Association) was established. The years from 1940 to 1960 were considered the Golden Age of bowling. It wasn’t until 1946 that the fully automated pin setter was developed. Prior to that, teenage pin-boys were paid $2 to $4 a week

Photo from History of Bowling

working long hours to set up the pins (see picture). In 1930, the mechanical pinsetter was invented which took the jobs from many of the teenage boys who worked in the bowling alleys. Also, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president, he created the Child Labor Laws and signed the Fair Labor Standards Act making it virtually impossible for boys to work as pinsetters. The German word “kegler*” dates back centuries. Most Germans carried kegels, a wooden pin-shaped rod for sport and protection. They believed that knocking down these kegels or pins with a rock would pardon their sins. (It must have been one way to get out of going to confession). Looking for a new activity? Try bowling and maybe join a league at Bowlero Manteca, 1251 Yosemite, 824-2889. Socialize and make new friends. Kegler* means bowler, the pin is a kegel Resources: U.S. Bowling Congress International Bowling Museum & House of Fame Best of Bowling History of Bowling-YouTube Bill Kistner-league bowler

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ææDid You Know. . . Sourdough Bread Compiled by Mike Spence

Sourdough bread is an ancient food staple and one of the first breads to use a leavening agent to make the dough rise, but did you know? • Legend has it that Christopher Columbus first brought sourdough bread to the Americas. • Sourdough bread uses microorganisms as a leavening agent as opposed to modern cultivated forms of yeast. • Sourdough begins from a starter: a fermented mixture of flour and water containing microorganisms including natural yeasts. • A byproduct of the fermentation of yeast is carbon dioxide. This gas gives breads their air bubbles and texture. • The sourdough starter is a living organism and needs to be fed regularly. It is fed flour and water and kept at a constant (warm) temperature. The combination of impurities in the flour, local water, local natural yeast, temperature and frequency of feedings all contribute to the lactobacillus colony’s flavor. • Some bakers skip the step of making a fresh starter and instead use a small portion of fermented dough from a previous batch, often called the mother dough. • Many Amish make a sourdough bread called a friendship cake. It differs from other sourdough recipes by the addition of sugar and milk to the dough. • Sourdough bread can be made using barm, the foam that forms on the top of fermenting beer and wine. These breads are often called barm cakes. • Sourdough recipes often call for a somewhat unique procedure that calls for the plunging of a clean fist into the risen dough to punch it down. • The naturally occurring yeasts in the San Francisco area have a unique flavor profile and the resultant bacteria is named lactobacillus sanfranciscenis. • The mascot of the NFL San Francisco 49ers is “Sourdough Sam.” • During the 1897 Klondike gold rush, the seasoned/knowledgeable prospectors were called “sourdoughs.” They knew that their sourdough mother dough needed to be kept warm to survive. These prospectors kept their dough in a pouch under their clothes, next to their skin, a technique called cuddling. Resources: History.com, nps.gov, sourdoughminer.com, en.wikipedia.org dailymail.co.uk, cnbc.com and Smithsonian.com.

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Earth Day Celebrates 50 Years By Cate White

his year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Originally observed April 22, 1970, Earth Day was celebrated to raise awareness of growing environmental issues and to encourage support for protecting the environment. President Richard Nixon established the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in response to these concerns. Today, Earth Day is celebrated in 193 countries around the world with festivals often sponsored by the Earth Day Network. In our area, there are two celebrations to choose from. In Modesto, a celebration will be held Sunday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Graceda Park. The theme will be “Celebrating Recycling and Sustainability,” with vendors and displays. For more information, go to: modestogov.com. Stockton’s celebration will be Sunday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Victory Park behind the Haggin Museum. Their theme is “Bus, Bike, Take a Hike.” There will be a “March for Science” early in the day, plus entertainment, booths, demonstrations, displays and exhibits. More information can be found at earthdaystockton.com.

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ææWILD THINGS in WOODBRIDGE Canada geese, our feathered visitors from the North By Jana Kattenhorn This spring, we had a pair of Canada geese visit Lake Rockwell. As beautiful as they are, we can be glad they decided not to take up residence. One pair with goslings can be a joy to behold but if a flock decided to call Woodbridge home, we would not be very happy.

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with protection and farmers’ help, they have returned and have unfortunately become pests where they congregate in large numbers. Anyone who has visited Vasona Lake Park in Los Gatos knows that fact all too well. Geese are great environmentally sound lawn mowers, but goose poop is large, smelly and mushy.

These monogamous geese mate for life and can be together for as long as 20 years. The lifespan of wild geese that survive to adulthood ranges from 10 to 24 years.

Photo by Jean Gagnon

After migrating to the North from their warm winter-feeding grounds, a pair will build a large, raised twig and grass nest. In the wild, beaver dams and lodges are ideal nest building locations. Two to 9 eggs are laid and incubated from 24 to 36 days depending on atmospheric temperatures. The goslings can walk soon after hatching and eat the same diet as the parents. Canada geese are considered herbivores which eat grasses and grains but will also munch on insects and small fish. Geese raise and protect their young. Both parents can be very ferocious and protective around their nests and goslings and the gander of his mate. It is important to keep dogs and young children away from these attacking birds. I have been goosed once and that was one too many times for my back side. There is a tremendous amount of power behind that flailing bill. Fledglings fly South with their parents during the fall migration but separate when they fly North the next spring. The young geese generally do not find a mate until the second year. There are four major flyways: Atlantic, Mississippi, Central and Pacific. The beautiful Atlantic flyway birds were near extinction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but

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Photo by Kurt Bauschardt

There are a number of ways to discourage geese from inhabiting city park lakes. One is to allow the grass reeds and tules to grow tall. Since the birds cannot see if it is safe from predators on the other side, they will not troop out of the lake to eat and poop. Some cities use a goose distress call recording and others have resident dogs taught to chase the geese back into the water.

It was a large flock of Canada geese that brought down U.S. Airways flight 1549, which landed in the Hudson River in 2009. Canada and Canadian goose are both grammatically correct, but the birding world generally uses the term Canada goose. Canada geese can be hunted in California, but dates and bag limits vary from hunting zone to hunting zone. Check out the Calwaterfowl site to find hunting zones and seasons. References: calwaterfowl.org/regulations/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_goose grammarphobia.com/blog/2015/04/canada-goose.html

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

(L to R): Mike and Eileen Hill and Penny and Jack Dauler pose in front of the Punalu’u Bakery, the southernmost bakery in the USA.

(L to R): Tim Sells, Francis Ramos, Susie and Joe Blair and Barbara and Mike Tandy. Three Woodbridge couples took their second trip together, this time to the Secrets Capri Riviera, an all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, for seven nights.

o t o h P l e v Tra (L to R): Penny Dauler, Eileen Hill, Jack Dauler and Mike Hill went horseback riding in the rain in the Waipio Valley near Hilo, Hawaii.

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