WBLIFE MAY 2017

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Volume 7 • Issue 5 • Number 68

May Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14.

Celebrate your mom, surrogate mom and anyone you consider “Mom” with a card, a bouquet of flowers, a picnic, a poem, but most importantly, a hug and an “I love you!” Happy Mother’s Day to all Woodbridge moms!

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Signs of spring abound this month – warming weather, growing (and mowing!) lawns, blooming flowers and the Wheels of Woodbridge Golf Cart Races. The “Woodbridge 100,” to be held for the first time at Liberty Park this Memorial Day weekend, will be “A Fun Day at the Park.” Dust off your golf cart, decorate it and start practicing your driving. The weather is expected to be sunny and 82 degrees so get out to the park for a day of sunshine and fun!

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Tom Mello of the Silver Sluggers Orange Crush men’s team “crushed” a ground ball up the middle for a base hit at an opening day game.

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Mother’s Day, “Oasis” Garden Party Tour, “Denim and Diamonds,” Happy Hour and much, much more!

From the Editor

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

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oodbridge residents and their activities are the foundation of Woodbridge LIFE. Within the pages of each edition, we announce and highlight activities, get to know each other better, celebrate accomplishments, explore hopes and dreams, share joys and generally bring our community together.

Softball Opening Day is the focus of this month’s edition.

Countless residents and friends filled the stands to enjoy the April 1 ceremony. Debby Hickey and Butch Larson share their Del Webb Field stories on pages 24 and 25. Sharyl Burgeson, Sandi Larson and Volker Moerbitz share photographs of the day on pages 18 and 19.

In a related story, Jean Kavale interviews and honors Ron and MaryAnn Kackley. Ron, who has instructed and inspired softball players of all ages, says he’s retiring after 50 years of coaching.

Get to know Ron and MaryAnn better in the Resident Profile found on page 29.

May marks the one-year anniversary of our “Scene @ the Clubhouse” feature. (Time certainly goes by quickly, doesn’t it?) If you weren’t able to attend, you can see what went on at the Artists and Crafters Hidden Talent Show and the fledgling chess club’s most successful Chess Day on pages 14 and 15.

Recent WOA projects are the subject of two articles this month.

Mike Spence observed the process of refurbishing the putting course and writes about it on page 33. Volker Moerbitz shares his unique experience, “Diving Lake Rockwell,” in an entertaining piece on page 30.

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Carol WBL Editor CarolJoJoHargreaves, Hargreaves, WBL Editor Woodbridge LIFE photographers were on hand for the Pickleball Newcomers Expo. The wellorganized event drew more than 60 interested men and women who learned the basics and had a chance to try them out on the court. For photos and story, see page 27.

There are many other events and activities, people and places highlighted in this edition of Woodbridge LIFE. Look through the pages for golf putting tournament results, ping pong tournament photos, bridge scores, Irish Cooking 401, Greek Day, the Men of Woodbridge dance, Readers group, Wine 101 and many more!

Sharyl Burgeson’s long-running Brother-Sister feature will soon come to an end. If you and your mother, father, sister(s), brother(s) or even cousin(s) or in-law(s) live in Woodbridge and would like to be featured in a future edition of Woodbridge LIFE, please contact Sharyl at missburgie@att.net or me at WBLIFE2017@gmail.com Enjoy the warming weather!

Get outside with your copy of Woodbridge LIFE and soak up some sun! ~ Carol Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE team

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the June 2017 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Friday, May 5, 2017.

Email your materials to wblife2017@gmail.com (Please DO NOT send your items to the Editor’s personal email address.)

ay is here so brace yourselves for a busy month! The first week kicks off with the Woodbridge Singers and Dancers Spring Concert. Dave Steffy accompanies the show on his trombone along with a variety of characters from the “Music Man” including Mayor and Eulalie Shinn, Professor Harold Hill, Marian Paroo, Winthrop and the Barbershop Quartet. Women of Woodbridge hosts Sip for Scholarship, “Denim and Diamonds.” Join them May 4 and enjoy John Baber, food, wine, sweets and music, along with a raffle Activities/Events Coordinator as they raise funds for high school scholarships.

The weekends are chock full of activities and the first Saturday of this month is the CommunityWide Garage Sale, May 6. Also that day is the Golf Tournament with a potluck afterward. Lake Rockwell is no longer being pumped, so I thought it would be great to bring Manteca native Mark Pinto to ring in our newly improved body of water. Pinto, U.S. Coast Guard Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (O.U.P.V.), brings over 30 years of experience fishing local waters to Woodbridge, May 13. A big thanks to Sharyl Burgeson for the introduction. The same day, you can join in the fun with the Artists and Crafters as they sell unneeded craft and art supplies at their “What was I Thinking?” event. Men of Woodbridge steps up to the plate to serve a delicious breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes and mimosas for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14.

Don’t forget to buy your tickets to the Garden Party Tour, “Oasis,” happening May 20. All proceeds from this event will go to our neighbors, Valley CAPS. Start tuning up! The last weekend wraps up with the Woodbridge 100 Golf Cart Races. Memorial Day is Monday, May 29. The Strummin’ Wonders will perform a sing-along concert with a special tribute by Major General Eldon Regua.

Take notice of our newly formed chess schedule hosted by the chess club. At the recent discussion of dementia, we learned how important it is to exercise and stimulate our brains. Are you looking to start a new hobby? Artist Sonya Paz hosts a night of art fun with her VINO Sip and Paint.

There are lots of ways to get out and shake your booty this month. Our newly formed Dynamic Gold Dance class meets every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Practice your moves Wednesday, May 3, for the Cinco de Mayo Celebration sponsored by Prestige Living, with karaoke and dance music provided by Johnny Rocksmith from Shining Star Productions. “Crosstown 5” comes to Woodbridge for the first time for our Happy Hour and your favorite band, “The Decades,” will be back again, too.

There are plenty of other food and vino events this month. Wine 101 takes us Down Under to Australia and New Zealand and Cooking 401 cooks up a traditional meal of Italian sausage along with cheddar and zucchini bread.

Explore the Viaggio Estate with Thorson Financial. A complimentary lunch and wine tasting is featured that day. Also, the Commons at Union Ranch is hosting a wine pairing and tasting, May 25.

Nearing the end of the month, I finally found a way to get us to another casino, and Jackson Rancheria is our destination. Now, if I can get us to Thunder Valley, I will be a happy camper. Lastly, in the spirit of the speaker series, I was invited to hear Barbara A. Kronlund, judge for the Superior Court of San Joaquin County, at a recent Kiwanis Sunrise meeting. Kronlund will give a nonpartisan presentation on the importance of an independent judiciary. Upon request, Edward Jones, one of the advertisers in Woodbridge LIFE, presents “Preparing for Your Estate Plan.” Prepare yourself and your loved ones for the future and stay tuned for other informative presentations.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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

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he board of directors met in April and several important topics were discussed. The community’s finances remain strong, daily operations and maintenance activities are doing quite well, and facilities and grounds are being wonderfully enhanced.

want to dedicate the following poem to all the mothers here at Woodbridge. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed writing it for you. I used my mother as inspiration but feel all of you can relate to how special the bond between mother and child can be. It’s a bond like no other and words cannot describe it, but we use words in an attempt to illustrate our feelings.

From the bottom of my Q 5LYHUD heart, I wish each and every mother in our community, in addition to the one I have at home, a very special,

Jacob Lewis, Chairman of the Finance Committee, provided an outstanding summary report of our financial picture. The bottom line is that we’re doing quite well. One important recommendation he made on behalf of the committee is to diversify the reserve fund portfolio more. The board will examine options in the upcoming months.

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Operations Manager Ramon Rivera provided an outstanding review of efforts thus far which included cleaning up Lake Rockwell, plus the upcoming cleanup of the lake’s bio filter and the renovation of the 18-hole putting green course. Ramon now believes he has insider knowledge to play %\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD the entire course with just 18 puts‌ all holes-in-one!

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MOTHERLY LOVE From the moment you showered me with tears of joy And no matter how much I’ve grown, In your eyes, I will always be that baby boy.

Your love and support keeps me from getting down.

We share a bond that can never be broken.

You’ve given me your all And these words are a small token Of a love that showers me as tree leaves shower the earth in fall.

I recall restless nights Only to awake and find you at my side.

A kiss and a caress of my cheek And the long night is not so bleak.

Dear mother of mine, Through all my troubles Your love keeps me in line.

I thank the heavens for the blessing of your motherly love And with it, I will always rise above.

approve a completely new version of the Design Guidelines that provides direction regarding landscaping and home modifications. This significant change took more than three years to accomplish with multiple committees and dozens of homeowners providing input and comments. The board appreciates everyone’s input over these years.

The most significant change to the Design Guidelines is a completely different approach in finding a topic. Now, all topics appear alphabetically throughout the document and our best efforts were made to clarify vague areas.

A specific topic regarding the Design Guidelines, which happens to be surfacing right now, has to do with spring rains and an upcropping of weeds.

We all need to contribute to their elimination. Nobody likes weeds in their yards and if yours are not taken care of quickly, they spread and neighbors may become disgruntled. Please keep your weeds at bay.

By now, you should have received your new copy of the Design Guidelines by way of U.S. mail. Please keep this with your other important homeowner documents and you can throw away (recycle) your older version(s). For your convenience, a .pdf version is available to download from the portal in the online Resource Center, under Governing Documents.

The board also approved this year’s election schedule of events. Please consider serving on the WOA Board of Directors. There is a three-year term commitment and nominations will be accepted in late June and into July.

More details of the schedule of election events will be provided in this article next month.

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Lake Rockwell The sediment removal project is complete. The three bodies of water that make up our lake system have been thoroughly pumped out. These areas include the stream and the upper and lower lake. The total amount of material collected was an estimated 400 cubic yards including 16 dumps of the 25-yard bins that were stationed on-site. Overall, the project was completed smoothly and we stayed within the approved budget. The contractor also included the pumping out of the six planter pods throughout the lake system, which provides the WOA a fresh canvas to beautify our lake. We will incorporate plants that will provide nutrients, filtration and aesthetics to the lake. I want to thank our contractor for a job well done and Woodbridge residents in close proximity to the project for their patience.

Upcoming Projects The board of directors has approved recommendations for the following projects as of April 5, 2017: • Re-coat of foam roofing for the Clubhouse • New bocce ball playing surfaces • Painting of 11 Woodbridge monuments, which include all main entrances and the Del Webb Field sign • New indoor pool heaters (2) • Installation of new decomposed granite for Panda Park and Freedom Walkway A few parking stalls will be unavailable during the re-coating of the Clubhouse roof. Project start dates and additional information will be available soon.

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pring has truly arrived. Beautiful landscapes have returned along with visiting hummingbirds and other birds I cannot name. I am personally looking forward to this year’s Garden Tour, slated for Saturday, May 20, along with a lovely brunch including my fav’, champagne.

One day I may share my mother of the groom story… it involves champagne.

It’s a “what not to do” story from a firsthand experience.

The other day I received a call from one of our residents. He had concerns about my answer to “Prince Gardener” regarding the allotted amount of grass versus total living plant material in our front yard landscaping. Please accept my apology if I confused anyone and please read the following clarification.

From the City of Manteca Municipal Code: The city’s current Zoning Code for single-family and two-family residential Zoning Districts requires at least 35 percent of the actual front yard area to be landscaped.

This requirement does not identify the type of landscaping within that area, only that a minimum of 35 percent shall be landscaped. The code includes a provision only allowing a maximum of 25 percent of front yard landscape to be turf; the remaining landscaped area must be live plant material with an emphasis placed on drought-tolerant plant species.

• For lots of land on which a building permit was issued on or before 7/15/2015, at least 35 percent of the actual front yard shall be landscaped.

• For lots of land on which a building permit was issued on or after 07/16/2015, at least 35 percent of the actual front yard shall be landscaped and no more than 25 percent of the actual front yard or street-side yard shall be turf.

I’ve also written a response using this information to a question submitted by “Concerned Del Webb Resident.”

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everything possible to complete these projects with minimal inconvenience.

Summer Hours Summer hours will be in effect starting May 1 through August 31. The Clubhouse will be open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Outdoor Pool and Spa As of May 1, the outdoor pool and spa will be up and running. Preventive maintenance was performed for all the heaters and filter components. The water for the spa and pool is chemically balanced. The outdoor pool temperature will be heated at a temperature range of 82 to 84 degrees and the outdoor spa will be set at a range of 101 to103 degrees.

Family Swim Hours As a friendly reminder, the swim hours for guests under 18 years of age are: • Monday through Friday, 2 to 5 p.m.

• Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 3 p.m.

• Children under 4 years old are not allowed in the pools. Children 4 through 17 years of age may swim or be in the pool during specified times and supervision must be provided by a resident at all times.

• Diving, running, jumping and boisterous behavior are not permitted.

Please be aware of all rules and regulations in regard to safety and respect for other residents and guests.

Birdbaths and Water Features Birdbaths and water features that hold standing water are breeding places for mosquitoes. There are products residents can use to prevent mosquito larvae from growing in any standing water they have in their yards. Two of these are “Mosquito Dunk” and “Mosquito Bits.” Please take these measures into consideration to avoid issues mosquitoes can bring. These items may be purchased at local hardware stores or online.

Dear ARChie, With all the new homes going up, my neighbor and I noticed that more and more sheds are being built that exceed the fence line. In fact, some are at least 12 to 24 inches higher than the fence. So, we assume that is a new acceptable rule. My neighbor and I want to build tall sheds in our backyards where our tall ladders will fit along with other gardening tools but our question for you, ARChie, is “How tall is too tall?” Waiting for your answer before we go shopping.

~ Two Tall Shed Shopping Studs (say that fast 3 times) Dear Shed Studs, Thank you for this important question and especially thank you for waiting to shop until you have the answer. Spending money on a product that is not necessary is never rewarding. It’s a bit odd that you’ve observed any shed built higher than 6 feet high, or higher than the fence line, which should be 6 feet high. This is not a new rule by any means, and those who may have a shed higher than 6 feet and can be seen by the neighbor and/or from the street (sidewalk) are in violation of the Design Guidelines. This is a case in which a neighbor would need to submit the noncompliance form, unless the shed is visible to the Riverside staff person who visits our community a couple of times a month, checking for noncompliance issues such as what you’ve reported. Back to my main point…you two Shed Studs may build your sheds to only a height of 6 feet, no higher than the fence. Your neighbor should not be able to see the top of your shed, nor may it be visible from the common area or street.

~ ARChie

Dear ARChie, As you are the conscience for Del Webb regarding front yard landscaping with the power to enforce the approved guidelines for the community, I have a question for you: Why has the developer been able to landscape the homes built since January 2016 in what my neighbors and I find to be an unattractive way? When I moved here in 2015, we had lawns and planted landscape that were attractive and eye-appealing unlike the recent See

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landscaping we are now experiencing with no grass. As a homeowner, I’m concerned with the additional cost to homeowners who will be compelled to upgrade their landscaping in order to keep within the standards set forth in the CCRs and Design Guidelines.

~ Concerned Del Webb Resident Dear Concerned, I am not exactly sure I can answer your question without biting a bullet or two and my lip. Let’s begin by visiting your landscape concern by recalling that the developer, not our homeowners association or the Architectural Review Committee, controls the pre-purchase of your home and the building design materials. It’s only after you own the home (post-purchase) that alterations and changes come within the HOA guidelines and other rules and regulations. There is not one homeowner in our community who does not sympathize with the cards you were dealt.

My apologies for continuing to be redundant but here we go again. The city of Manteca requires developers to sell new homes with plantings of at least 35 percent of the actual front yard area to be landscaped. California changed the rules for developers and cities to minimize the amount of green planting that requires more than a minimum amount of watering. I confirm it would have been aesthetically pleasing, not to mention beneficial for all who were beaten with this stick, to have a bit of grass and plantings installed in their new front yard landscapes. Time to make lemonade out of lemons. Sigh.

~ 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.

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Monday, May 1 @ 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, May 2 @ 2 and 6:30 p.m.

Favorites from “The Music Man� featuring Dave Steffy on trombone and a cast of characters including Mayor and Eulalie Shinn, Professor Harold Hill, Marian Paroo, Winthrop and the Barbershop Quartet. Frank Perez shares songs from the ‘50s along with music by the “Another Saturday Night� guys. Desserts are welcome to share after the concert. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Buy your tickets at the front desk. $2

LIFESTYLE • Jacob Lewis, Chair • John Baber, Chair jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net lijalewis@comcast.net CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION – Wednesday, May 3 @ 6 p.m. Prestige 824-7927 Living in Manteca hosts this fun party with a free taco bar and margaritas.

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Karaoke and dance music brought to you by Johnny Rocksmith from Shinning Star Productions. Raffle and prizes too! Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. RSVP at the front desk. FREE

WOMEN OF WOODBRIDGE DENIM AND DIAMONDS – SIP FOR SCHOLARSHIP – Thursday, May 4 @ 5 p.m. Join the Women of Woodbridge for food, wine, sweets, music and raffle as they raise funds 823-3538 for local high school scholarships. In addition to the raffle, there’s a grand prize raffle: two tickets to Chicago and the Doobie Brothers COMMUNICATION WELCOMING COMMITTEE including a limousine ride to and from the concert, access to the V.I.P. DianaJoClements, Co-Chair •• Carol Hargreaves, Chair lounge and food and drink service at your seat. Event to be held in the tenor4@comcast.net Multipurpose Room. Buy your tickets at the front desk. $25 Woodbridge LIFE Editor and 665-4353

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GOLF TOURNAMENT – Saturday, May 6 @ 2:30 p.m. Check in @ 2:30 p.m. Tee time is 3 p.m. A potluck and results will follow in the WELCOMING HELPING COMMITTEE NEIGHBORS NEIGHBORS Multipurpose Room. Bring your favorite drink and appetizer. Open to Bill Barnhart •• Diana Clements, Co-Chair 72 golfers. Deadline for sign-up before noon Wednesday, May 3. For bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us tenor4@comcast.net changes and cancellations, please call Bob or Karen Perrin @ 815-9629.

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“PREPARING FOR YOUR ESTATE PLAN� HOSTED BY EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL – Wednesday, May 10 @ 11:30 a.m. Prepare yourself and your loved ones for the future. Edward Jones informs you of the basic steps of estate planning, including the function of a will and different types of trusts. An estate-planning attorney will also be present at this event. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. RSVP at the front desk. FREE

and head to the Viaggio Estate with Thorson Financial as they cover “Four Ways to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement.� Complimentary lunch to be provided along with a wine raffle. Sign up at the front desk.

FREE COOKING 401: VODKA PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE Tuesday, May 16 @ 2 p.m. Join Jan Spence and Bonnie Paeter as they prepare this traditional dish along with Dinner Cheddar Zucchini Bread. Event to be held in the Quincy Room. Sign up at the front desk. $5 VINO SIP AND PAINT, “SPRING TULIP� WITH ARTIST SONYA PAZ Wednesday, May 17 @ 6:30 p.m. Be inspired to create your own “Spring Tulip� painting, a springtime masterpiece at this wildly fun and creative art event. Upbeat, energetic artist Sonya Paz will teach this class based on her colorful, whimsical style of painting. BYOB wine and snacks. No experience necessary. All materials provided. RSVP at the front desk. $35 WINE 101: WINE FROM DOWN UNDER – Thursday, May 18 @ 6 p.m.

Wines from New Zealand and Australia. Participants are to bring glasses, an appetizer and a wine from Down Under. $2 nonrefundable.

GARDEN PARTY TOUR, “OASIS� – Saturday, May 20 @ 11 a.m. Tour the beautiful gardens in Woodbridge and enjoy a champagne brunch served with French toast and fresh fruit. The hours of the brunch are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The garden tour portion is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a raffle held with donations from local vendors. Denise’s Farmers’ Market kicks off the season in the parking lot. All proceeds benefit Valley CAPS. Purchase your tickets at the front desk. $15 CASINO TRIP TO JACKSON RANCHERIA – Tuesday, May 23 @ 8 a.m.

Board the bus to Jackson Rancheria and win big. Each player receives his choice of $20 in slot play or $25 match play. Please arrange to be at the Clubhouse no later than 8:15 a.m. The emergency contact form on the back of the flyer must be completed each time. Good luck! Pay at front desk. $16 THE IMPORTANCE OF AN INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY – Wednesday, May 24 @ 1 p.m. Barbara A. Kronlund, a sitting judge of the Superior Court of California, San Joaquin County, talks about the importance of judicial independence from a nonpartisan position. RSVP at the front desk. FREE WINE PAIRING AND TASTING SPONSORED BY THE COMMONS Thursday, May 25 @ 4 p.m. The Commons at Union Ranch invites you to join them in sampling local wines and various complementary food items.

Discover what senior living means to The Commons at Union Ranch.

Attendance will enter you into a drawing for a gourmet wine basket.

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NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, May 11 @ 10 a.m. Learn more about your Woodbridge Owner’s Association and join the Clubhouse team as they answer your questions. Learn about the association structure, the Architectural Review process, how to become involved in your community, and the resources and activities available to :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX ÀQG \RX DUH you. Event to be held in the Oxford Room. RSVP at the front desk.

HAPPY HOUR WITH MUSIC BY CROSSTOWN 5 – Friday, May 26. Doors unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk open @ 5:30 p.m. Music @ 6 p.m. Ring in the first happy hour with the

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WHAT WAS I THINKING? – Saturday, May 13 @ 10 a.m. The Artists and Crafters group sells unneeded items including fabric, knitting needles and patterns, jelly rolls, excess yarn, scrapbook paper, stamps and ink and much more! Come and find a deal at this Crafter’s Garage Sale.

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FLY-FISHING DEMONSTRATION – Saturday, May 13 @ 11 a.m. Manteca native Mark Pinto shares his knowledge from over 33 years of fly-fishing.

Bring the grandchildren and learn about the surrounding waters, rivers and streams. Snacks and refreshments provided after the demonstration.

Meet at the pier at Lake Rockwell. RSVP at the front desk. FREE

GOLF CART RACES – Saturday, May 27 @ 10 a.m. The Wheels of Woodbridge car club hosts the Woodbridge 100 on May 27 in support of the Manteca Boys & Girls Club. Try your skill driving a golf cart in the Twist & Turn, 100-Yard Sprint, Survivor Race and the Eight Ball Race.

Awards will be presented for all races and the people’s choice for Best Turned Out. Bring the whole family for a lot of laughs. For more details, see the article in this issue.

STRUMMIN’ WONDERS MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT – Monday, May 29 @ 6:30 p.m. Join in this sing-along concert honoring all veterans with a special tribute by Major General (R) Eldon Regua. You are invited to bring goodies to share. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. RSVP at :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX ÀQG \RX DUH the front desk. FREE MEN OF WOODBRIDGE MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – Sunday, May 14, 9 to 10 a.m. Men of Woodbridge hosts a unable Mother’s to Dayattend, Breakfastplease, served as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk DECADES BAND – Wednesday, May 31 @ 7 p.m. Your favorite band is with eggs, sausage, pancakes and mimosas. $7

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The Westport Room will be buzzing this month as we tackle both the Prayer Bear Project and the Kaiser Pillow Workshop on Monday, May 8 and 15, respectively. These are two of the four community outreach projects we take on throughout the year. Willing hands are always welcome.

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by Agatha Christie, arguably one of the greatest and most read mystery writers of the 20th century. All of us agreed it was a wonderful read and that we either could not or had difficulty discovering whom the murderer was until almost the last page! Many of us remembered one of Christie’s characters (appearing in many of her books), Poirot, who solved the murder in this book and also in MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS as a very interesting character. MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS is one of many movies and TV shows created from her books. Mrs. Christie was born in 1890 and died in 1976.

Like me, some of the readers wish to avoid gory murder mysteries and are more interested in solving the mystery than reading about a horrendous murder. Mrs. Christie satisfies that need in every book or movie of hers I have read or seen. I think that is true of a lot of us of a “certain age group.” One member mentioned she has seen movies on Turner Classic Movies that were based on Mrs. Christie’s books. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 19 plays, two memoirs, and six romance novels

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Lynn Brazen will teach a two-day table runner class called “EZ Breezy Quilt-as-you-go,” Thursday, May 11, at 12:30 p.m., continuing Friday, May 12, at 9 a.m. Patterns and templates need to be ordered, so please sign up NOW if you haven’t already. Cost for the pattern is $10. We are excited about this class.

Margo Flanagan is teaching her watercolor class, Friday, May 12, at 12:30 p.m. This is a class in “negative painting.” Don’t ask me. I have no idea, but Margo knows.

Our WHAT WAS I THINKING? sale is Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. until 2. DOODLEBUGS will get together Friday, May 26, beginning at 10 a.m. I hear via the grapevine that this class will occasionally paint plates?

While we head into the summer months, why not a little Christmas in July? Yes, we will be doing Christmas crafts the month of July once again. More details will be provided at a later date. I just wanted to whet your appetite. Did I? Good!

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written under the name “Mary Westmacott.”

Not only has Mrs. Christie written popular books, she also wrote the longest running play in London, THE MOUSETRAP. I was lucky enough to see that play on my first trip to London.

I think Christie’s relative sparseness in language, combined with her ability to set the stage for a mystery and her ability to create characters, is especially appealing.

Her ability to conceal the true identity of the murderer also adds to the interest of her stories. There may have been one of us who knew the killer before the end but I doubt there was anyone else who was certain who killed Roger Ackroyd. All in all, Mrs. Christie was able to entertain and mystify us at the same time. Thank you, Ann Barden, for a very good read.

Our book for June is PRINCESS, A TRUE STORY OF LIFE BEHIND THE VEIL IN SAUDI ARABIA by Jean Sasson, to be presented by Tamara Supremo. A list of books we are reading may be found in the hallway across from the Oxford Room in the Clubhouse. We are each given a chance to choose a book for an open month and to present it, if we wish.

We can suggest a book and lead the discussion, just throw it open for discussion or ask someone else to lead the discussion. Membership is open to everyone who lives in Woodbridge and all are welcome.

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Crafters will be selling fabric they do not need, knitting needles they will never use, patterns for quilts that are too difficult for their level of skill, a jelly roll bought five years ago and never opened, excess yarn, more scrapbook paper than they need, stamps and ink never to be used again and the list goes on and on and on.

Where can you find these treasures, you ask? Well, at the “What Was I Thinking?” crafters’ garage sale, of course. This limited, once in a lifetime sale will be held Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Come on by and bring your change; prices will be as low as 10 cents.

Take a peek in the window of the Westport Room for a preview of a few things that will be on sale. And if that isn’t enough, buy a cookie or two at the bake sale to take home with you. ALL proceeds go to Artists and Crafters community outreach programs.

he horses run out to start the attack, bishops are sent in support of the horses, the castles are protected and used in reserve and the pawns are there to protect their royal subjects, the king and queen. Is this an episode of “Game of Thrones”? No, this is only one of 10 chess games played by over 22 people during Chess Day in Woodbridge.

In chess you might be able to practice strategies, learn opponent weaknesses and play against computers of your own skill level while enjoying peace and quiet from today’s busy world. Some even consider chess as mental training.

In future meetings, we will be learning strategies that use castling and en passant along with chess notation which is a term for systems that have been developed to record positions of pieces on a chessboard. This way we can play chess with each other and not leave our living rooms.

All levels of ability are welcome. The purpose of the chess club is to help everyone learn and enjoy the great game of chess. If you would be interested in joining the club, please call Jack Dauler @ 629-8575.

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ingers, dancers, a quartet, a guitarist, trombone and xylophone players and lots of fun are headed your way! Songs and characters from “The Music Man” will entertain you along with music from the ‘50s, singalong folk songs, jazz and much more!

Tickets are available at the Clubhouse front desk for $2 each with your choice of event times.

Performances are scheduled Monday, May 1, at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, May 2, at 2 and 6:30 p.m.

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Especially intriguing were the skillfully folded books with words such as “Family� and “Del Webb� appearing along the sides. The skills of all talented exhibitors, whether painter, quilter, seamstress, embroiderer, knitter, crocheter or paper crafter, were commendable. Members of the Strummin’ Wonders were on hand to encourage budding musicians to try a few chords on the ukulele.

those who prepared items for the bake sale so we could go home with a tasty snack or dessert.

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he fledgling Woodbridge chess club was delighted to host 22 residents at Chess Day last month. Jack Dauler, club leader, encouraged players to learn and enjoy themselves as he explained the object of the game, the moves different chess pieces are permitted to make and strategies for winning by placing the opponent’s king in checkmate. Chess club members assisted guests as they learned to play.

Bobbie Fischer once said, “Chess is life.” Engaging in this two-player board game benefits mental and physical health. Both sides of the brain are exercised. Recall and memory are improved. Originality and creativity are sparked. Problem-solving skills are increased and self-esteem is built. Studies have found links between chess playing and recovery from stroke as well as decreased risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, depression and anxiety. All the more reason to play chess!

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By the time your second bloom of roses has come up, the Hoplia beetles are gone.

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We’ve had a good portion of rain this year but remember that plants under awnings or on patios may not receive enough water.

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If you had problems last year with different pests in your garden, now is the time to plan your attack before pests get out of control.

Keep your eyes out for snails and aphids right now as they’re pretty active at this time of year. One of the biggest challenges for me last year was the caterpillars that munched on my geraniums. I wasn’t successful in finding them early enough so this year I’m really taking a proactive approach. I’ve been checking for early signs of holes in the leaves. The best things you can do are picking off the caterpillars and either stepping on them or throwing them into a bucket of soapy water.

If that doesn’t work, there’s a product called BT that comes in a readyto-use solution. Be aware that sometimes you can kill the positive insects that live on your geranium as well as the caterpillars. If you use this product, be sure to wear protective clothing and gloves. It is not harmful to pets.

If you have purchased any tomato plants, remember to water them deeply. Space your watering apart so the plants don’t sit in water. Make sure they receive at least six hours of sunlight a day. If your tomato is against a south facing wall, it will start to receive heat more quickly as it reflects from that wall. Tomato cages are a good support and it is best to put them in early so all of the foliage and branches can benefit from the support. I have forgotten a few times and then ended up breaking stems as I tried to weave the cage between the foliage.

Remember to deadhead plants as their blooms die. Deadheading can often bring a second set of blossoms in a plant. I did that last year on one of my crepe myrtles and got a second less significant set of blossoms.

There are many blooming plants and shrubs at the nurseries now.

Fuchsias, hydrangeas, daylily, hibiscus and roses are a few of May’s blooming plants. You can also plant summer blooming bulbs such as stargazer lilies, dahlias, tuberous begonias and caladium. There are some beautiful new varieties of pansies at the nurseries right now.

Jasmine is getting ready to bloom in Manteca in May, maybe even by the end of April. Azaleas and rhododendrons may be fertilized now after they have bloomed. Citrus would benefit from a light feeding this month.

The same caterpillar that feeds on geraniums feeds on petunia buds. The control would be the same – either handpick them off or spray them with a chemical like BT or Vegetable and Garden Insect Spray.

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Be sure to check your irrigation or have your gardener do so. I have had to replace two or three valves from my original system. They aren’t expensive but you may need someone to install the valves for you. As our drip irrigation gets older, we need to start replacing the emitters as the hardness of Manteca water will eventually slow them down to a dribble.

Crabgrass will start to show up in your lawn this month. You can either hand pull it or put out a weed and feed product for your lawn to help alleviate it. It also helps to mow your lawn a little bit higher and deep water it to discourage crabgrass from forming seed.

If you are interested in doing something fun this month, don’t forget the Manteca Garden Club Annual Tour, Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the following locations: Park Greenhouse, Silverado Nursery, Delicato Winery, Ed’s Rockery, Tipton’s Stationery, Rainforest Nursery and New York Diamonds. Tickets are $20. It’s always a great event if you love gardening.

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Season Opens!

By Carol Jo Hargreaves Photos by Sharyl Burgeson, Sandi Larson and Volker Moerbitz

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Two hundred and fifty doughnuts sold in record time.

Umpires and nine squads of softball players marched onto the field for the national anthem while East Union High School Color Guard helped demonstrate Woodbridge patriotism. The Manteca High School Leadership class, accompanied by the Easter Bunny, sang an original song penned by resident Bill Kistner.

There were “flappers” instead of “clappers.” Remote-control airplanes, golf carts and classic cars were on display. The weather was perfect, the Snack Shack food was delicious and, best yet, regular games will continue every Wednesday and Saturday.

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Kimberly Hegman displays samples of potato leek soup, brown bread and Guinness beer bread. Kim used recipes from a cookbook purchased on her trip to Ireland.

She found it a challenge to convert from metric to U.S. equivalent measurements.

Kim also shared the places she visited, complete with photographs and tips about her favorites.

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The program is designed to sell two sizes of engraved bricks that will be donated to the Veterans of Woodbridge for inclusion in the Veterans Memorial located in Liberty Park. The bricks honor all veterans of the United States military and come in two sizes – 4”x 4” and 8”x 8” – with a price of $135 and $505, respectively.

We now have 248 bricks placed and room for many more. To keep production costs down, we wait until we have 10 or more bricks before we place the order. If you are interested in purchasing a brick, you will find order forms in the Clubhouse or on the Woodbridge portal.

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ÌÌ Strummin’ Wonders Spreading Sunshine Tour

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he Strummin’ Wonders Ukuleles of Woodbridge has gone on tour as most good bands do. They played their hearts out at six senior care facilities. They were received with warm smiles and singing. It was so rewarding to play for memory groups and see their eyes light up and hear them sing along to old familiar tunes. “Ain’t She Sweet,� “Oh, You Beautiful Doll� and “You Are My Sunshine� were some of the favorites.

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The Silver Sluggers are Ports fans, 55 years and up, who receive tickets to all 10 Wednesday home games, a T-shirt, a player meet and greet and other special incentives for only $25.

Left to right: Â Mary Benner, Jean Demasco, Ed Demasco, Carla Marquardt, Margo Flanagan, Richard Lanzon, Kirby Brown. Not shown: Jan Cox.

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Each performer received a refrigerator magnet keepsake of their tour performance dates (see magnet photo above right). Just think, you could be going on tour with the band after just eight ukulele lessons.

A group of 30 Woodbridge Singers performed the national anthem at the Wednesday, April 12, Stockton Ports baseball game.

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his year’s upcoming Woodbridge 100 is going to be bigger and better than ever before. Put it on your calendar now so you don’t forget! We will be holding the event at Liberty Park for the first time so everyone should come and plan on having a lot of fun and a whole hoot full of laughs. Bring your children and grandchildren so they can have a laugh at your expense. The Wheels of Woodbridge car club decided all funds raised over expenses this year would be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Manteca. Representatives from this great organization will be at our races to showcase some of the rewarding programs they have for children in Manteca.

The theme this year is “A Fun Day at the Park” which seems most appropriate with its being our first Woodbridge 100 at Liberty Park and its being in support of children in the local Manteca community.

For those who want to dress up their golf carts to compete for the Best Turned Out award, use your imagination. I can visualize a cart made to look like a merry-go-round or another made to look like an old-fashioned slide or even possibly as a picnic table.

Registration: Golf carts participating in the Best Turned Out competition need to be registered.

Individuals who intend to be drivers also need to be registered. Registration forms are provided with the event flyer at the Clubhouse and need to be filled out and turned in to the front desk. Only golf course-approved golf carts are acceptable and all drivers must be 16 years of age or older. A golf cart, however, may have multiple drivers signed up to drive it and each driver and passenger must fill out a separate registration/liability form. Theme-decorated golf carts and competing in the Best Turned Out category are purely optional and have no bearing on competing in the other events and vice versa.

Sponsors: Woodbridge 100 sponsors this year will be taking a more active part in the event. Each sponsor will be responsible for one event and they will do the timing, accumulate the scores and provide the first, second and third place awards for their event. Sponsors who have committed as of the cutoff date for publishing in this issue of Woodbridge LIFE include: • The Lori’s at TLC Real Estate – Lori and Lori • Valley Custom Carts – Lisa and Jason • Klemm Real Estate – Lisa and Jack

Raffle gifts: There will be a raffle to help raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club. We are in need of raffle prizes and are looking for voluntary donations of anything you and your friends and neighbors are likely to buy tickets to try to win. If you would like to help, please feel free to approach your clubs, friends, neighbors and any business you frequent and ask them for a donation. This is a fun community event for the benefit of children living in Manteca and every bit helps. Steve Ray (510-853-2892) and Bill Barnhart (629-8838) will stage all raffle gifts so let one of them know if you can help with a gift.

Events: Twist & Turn – a challenging slalom race for a single person to beat the best time of their opponents. 100 Yard Sprint – a zigzag form rather than a straight line that equalizes the faster and slower carts. Survivor Race – another slalom with the driver blind folded and a passenger giving verbal directions. Eight Ball – a new event which provides drivers of the faster carts a means to get the speed out of their systems. Best Turned Out – as mentioned above, the people’s choice of the best theme-decorated golf cart.

Schedule for Event: The check-in of carts and drivers will start at 10 a.m. with carts lining up in a designated area.

Around 10:30 a.m., we will have the opening ceremony after which the races will begin.

The awards ceremony will likely take place sometime between noon and 1 p.m.

Food: We’re still working on it. We hope to have hot dogs, chips and a drink to purchase with a slight profit going to the Boys & Girls Club. TLC Lori’s will be making root beer floats again this year so be sure to stop by their booth even if you’re not driving in the races.

We would like to see as many drivers as possible run these Woodbridge 100 races. We have a pretty strong commitment from Valley Custom Carts to provide a couple of extra golf carts that can be rented for a nominal fee and we are also hoping folks will beg, borrow or steal their neighbor’s cart if the neighbor doesn’t plan to use it themselves. Let’s get out there and have some fun, even if you don’t own a golf cart.

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Softball DEL WEBB FIELD IS THE PLACE TO GO

By Debby Hickey

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t’s hard to say exactly what brought them there – the aroma of fresh coffee, the free doughnuts, the danceable sounds of music jams filling the normally quiet, early morning, or the excitement and anticipation in the air. Whatever it was, Del Webb Field was packed to capacity on softball’s Opening Day, Saturday, April 1. Hundreds of residents attended the event to take part in this fun day.

Watching the veterans, the players, the Woodbridge Singers and our guests fill up the infield created such pride; we are indeed a community of patriotism, national pastimes, creativity and, of course, talent! Where else would you get to see remote-controlled airplanes dancing in the sky to the tune of Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon”?

The Manteca High School Leadership group sang the song Bill Kistner wrote for this event. The group also designed posters for each one of our teams, which we proudly displayed on the infield backboards.It’s one thing to playfully dress up as a bunny and dance around, but John Baber (Activities/ Events Coordinator) threw an excellent first pitch as well! Manteca City Councilman Mike Morowit followed by tossing out the second.

“Play ball!” was officially called, and the showcasing of all our teams began. Four games were played that day, and everyone tried to inject a bit of April Fools’ fun (either that, or it was used to cover up mistakes). For example, Ump Al Sanchez called outside pitches strikes, wrong batter’s names were announced, the scoreboard showed one team with 46 runs in the third inning, sound effects were played at inappropriate moments, etc. Well, you make the call on that!

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ven though our 2017 softball season is underway, you may sign up and be added to a team anytime during the season. We want to encourage all residents, especially new folks moving into Woodbridge, to join us in our Silver Sluggers Men’s softball or Diamond Gal’s women’s softball programs.

Sign-up forms may be obtained from the front desk at the Clubhouse.

It is never too late to come out and enjoy the game of softball.

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What a way to start the season! Come on out to Del Webb Field Wednesday and Saturday mornings to get free coffee, hang out with friends, watch great games, enjoy a delicious lunch, listen (and dance if you want) to a variety of great jams, and experience the magic of it all!

See you there! Let’s play ball!

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Opening Day Success for Woodbridge Senior Softball Club

By Butch Larson, VP WSSC

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pril 1, 2017 was not just another April Fools’ Day but rather a very successful opening to the 2017 Woodbridge Senior Softball Club season. Thanks to the efforts of many program volunteers, Woodbridge residents were able to enjoy a delightful opening program as well as some exciting women and men’s softball games.

To start the festivities, all four ladies’ squads and five men’s teams marched onto the field along with our umpiring team, the Woodbridge Singers and the East Union High School JROTC Color Guard. The Veterans of Woodbridge honored us by displaying flags at infield positions (first base, second base, third base and shortstop). The patriotism of Woodbridge residents is an important part of our community and we thank our veterans for their past service to our country as well as their ongoing commitment to our community.

The Woodbridge Singers performed several songs led by Elizabeth Cunning.

They always do a melodious and wonderful job of singing songs that match the occasion. I love to see the mix of folks in the group that included “singing umpires,� “singing players� and other “singing volunteers.� Great job, Singers!

It would not be Opening Day without you. We were also treated to a song, sung by the Manteca High School Leadership group and written by Woodbridge resident Bill Kistner (softball player and drummer). Thanks, Buffaloes and Bill.

You may also have noticed a rather strange six-foot tall creature, resembling a giant Easter bunny wandering around the field. Usually Splash, the Stockton Ports baseball team mascot, attends but I think Mr. Bunny was an adequate replacement. He sang with the Buffalo Leadership group and danced around like he was auditioning for “Dancing with the Stars.� As it turns out, Mr. Bunny

was none other than Activities/Events Coordinator John Baber, who honored us by throwing out the first pitch of the softball season. So much talent (but maybe don’t give up your day job). Manteca City Councilman Mike Morowit tossed out the second softball of the season, sans a rabbit suit.

We also thank Wheels of Woodbridge club members for bringing out their beautiful classic cars and giving us a great show and preview of what we can expect during their October Car Show. Last year their show at Liberty Park had approximately 100 cars from around the Central Valley. This year, Bill Barnhart assures us we will exceed last year’s numbers. Money earned at the show goes to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

If you came out early in the morning, you not only had extra time to walk through the Wheels show, but you were treated to free coffee and doughnuts.

I am told there were 250 doughnuts consumed in about 20 minutes. Thanks to Sharon Fields and her crew for the work they did to get things ready at the Snack Shack for the early risers and also for the great service they provided at the Snack Shack throughout the day. I cannot remember in my 10 years of living at Woodbridge such a large turnout on Opening Day and the length of the food line. We may have to install a drive-thru lane or at least online ordering next year!

We sincerely hope you enjoyed the Opening Day experience. Please come out to our regular Silver Slugger games Wednesdays and Saturdays. Diamond Gals play Saturdays, Wolverine games alternate Mondays and Over 70 Men’s games alternate Fridays. If you like softball, there are loads of choices to view games and get some wonderful food at our Snack Shack.

Thank you again to all who worked to prepare and carry out such a successful Opening Day (you know who you are).

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Pickleball Newcomers Expo

By Carol Jo Hargreaves

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Rosemary Hein, an avid pickleball player, returned serves that bounced one time per side as Joe demonstrated hitting the ball diagonally across the court, underhand and from below the waist.

Joe stressed safety and avoidance of injury through wearing correct court shoes (no sandals) and being careful not to back pedal (turn and run back instead).

Joe admonished onlookers “not to go in the red court area known as ‘The Kitchen’ unless the ball bounces there.” He explained it is then permissible to briefly step in ‘The Kitchen’ to return the ball but you must immediately step out or be charged with committing a foot fault.

Attendees formed into small groups to practice serving. Rigid

paddles and hollow plastic balls with holes were provided for everyone to use. Regular pickleball players, Cindy Carlsen and Mandel Berenberg, joined Joe and Rosemary to assist newcomers. As serving became comfortable, participants played brief games and were introduced to additional facets of the game.

Pickleballcentral.com is a good source of information about the game of pickleball and its equipment, supplies, paddles, clothing and court accessories. The Woodbridge Pickleball group meets at varying times, Monday through Friday. Call Barbara Shapiro at 823-3343 for more information.

Although scoring can be confusing at first, the game seemed friendly and fun to play.

Evidently some players are more competitive than others but, at the end of a game, whether you win or lose, you touch paddle handles over the net and congratulate the other team.

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Greek day

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ææ resident profile Ron and MaryAnn Kackley

earned an AA degree in general education and Ron majored in criminal justice. After graduating, Ron worked as a state investigator for the California Youth Authority, while MaryAnn stayed home to take care of Cheryl and the three children born after her: Robert, Mark and Brian.

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ne spring day in 1966, my roommate and I strolled over to a field to watch baseball practice. While there, she talked to a friend of hers, who then introduced me to Ron, explained the former MaryAnn Winslow, when asked how and when she first met her future husband, Ron Kackley.

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Ron retired in 2000, and in 2007 the couple moved to Woodbridge. They are quite happy here. “I enjoy yoga, line dancing and taking daily walks at the park across the street,” MaryAnn said. Because of problems with his legs and the need for crutches, Ron exercises by walking around the Clubhouse track. He likes playing poker and cooking barbecue at the softball games.

At that time, MaryAnn was a clerk at Offutt, a U.S. Air Force base near Omaha, Nebraska. Like MaryAnn, Ron was serving in the Air Force when they met. She was born in Stockton, and after she finished grade school, the Winslow family moved to Manteca. MaryAnn is a proud graduate of Manteca High School. Ron was born in Kansas City, Kansas, but raised in bucolic Missouri Valley, Iowa, where he graduated from high school.

Ron’s association with softball goes way back. In fact, he has been a coach for 50 years, starting in high school when he coached Little League teams.

In addition to teaching fundamentals of the game, he taught players how to compete well and to do their best. He has also coached grade school basketball and high school soccer. Ron’s background in sports has been a great help at Woodbridge, where he serves as commissioner of the softball teams.

Their first conversation led to numerous dates. They enjoyed eating dinner at local restaurants, going to movies and attending professional hockey games in Omaha. “She was nice to be with, but I’m talkative by nature, and at first she seemed a bit too quiet,” admitted Ron. That changed after they got to know each other better. “She’s still a good listener, though,” he said with a smile. They were married in 1967 at a Catholic church in Missouri Valley, where Ron still has family.

Ron has also been a big asset at East Union High School. When the varsity coach at the high school needed someone to coach the freshman girls’ softball team, Ron gladly accepted the job. He has been doing this for 14 years now, long before moving to Woodbridge. “This is my last year,” he told me. “Now I want to watch my grandchildren play the game and help them become confident enough to accept the ups and downs of winning and losing.” The couple’s children and grandchildren live nearby, which they greatly appreciate. Cheryl lives in Manteca with her husband and three children; Robert makes his home in Salida with his wife and two children; Mark and his wife live in Danville with their four children and Brian makes his home in Ripon with his wife and two children.

Ron’s next station after Offutt was a base in sunny, beach-endowed Puerto Rico. So she could join him there, MaryAnn left the Air Force after serving twoand-a-half years. For them, strolling in Old San Juan with its narrow cobblestone streets and colorful houses was like walking in a dream. “We thoroughly enjoyed our two years in Puerto Rico. It’s also where our daughter Cheryl was born,” said MaryAnn. At the conclusion of Ron’s four years of military service, the couple settled down in Manteca. They both studied at San Joaquin Delta College, where MaryAnn

“Life is good,” said the genial Ron when talking about his 11 grandchildren.

Obviously, family get-togethers are lively and lots of fun. Ron and MaryAnn will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this month, followed by a road trip to Disneyland and other renowned Southern California locations. Congratulations and best wishes to a very nice couple, Ron and MaryAnn Kackley!

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Diving Lake Rockwell Article and photos by Volker Moerbitz

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ake Rockwell is an artificial lake in the middle of the Del Webb community in Manteca. Lately, the clear blue waters have gotten very murky. We are in the middle of America’s largest agricultural area and our watershed is loaded with fertilizer. The algae love it – we don’t. So, a company was hired for a cleanup and the first order of business was going to the bottom of things – with a diver.

If you wonder where the diver is – look for the bubbles!

It is this kind of moment that makes me really love my job as a Woodbridge LIFE photographer. I always have a front row seat!

While Keith was inspecting the bottom of the lake, his support team kept him safe, working on the lake and ashore.

Getting USS Woodbridge ready to start the cruise ship season on Lake Rockwell.

Support team and diver.

Time for the reporter to head back to shore and let the diver do his work undisturbed.

Who needs Venice if you have a gondolier like Juan?

Unfortunately, the water was too murky for underwater pictures. To show what the bottom of our lake looks like, we borrowed a similar picture from the University of Michigan.

While we were cruising across the lake, the diver got ready.

In case you ever wondered what the fountains look like, when they are not fountaining.

If we could only ask, “What is it like down there?”

Below, you can see the support boat, the air tanks and diver Keith in his wet suit.

The “Lake Rockwell Rules” contain thirty “No” and “Don’ts.”

Fortunately, they say nothing about “No diving!”

A big thank you to Juan and the Woodbridge staff and to diver Keith and the Aquatic Environment team!

Down we go.

This little adventure gave a whole new meaning to the news media term “Anchor Man!”

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Denise Southwick Memorial Cancer Fund

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Triker’s Travels

By Judy McNamara

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hile I travel around the community chatting it up with all you folks, I can’t help but stop at Lake Rockwell to observe all the activity that takes place.

I have to wonder about the turtles who have been gone all winter and just where is it that they go? I hear Florida is a nice place but such a long way. (Aesop had it right!) Are they on a cruise somewhere propagating or possibly living in a box under the bridge? I know there are box turtles.

One has to wonder. Now that the weather has gotten warmer, they are returning to Rockwell Turtle Rock. Just the other day someone reported seeing eight on the rock. They may need to get a bigger condo.

Since the buoys are stretched across part of the lake, a single cormorant sits stoically on one of the buoys

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observing the comings and goings of lake activity. He is like a security guard watching for any ‘fowl’ play. I have asked several people about the beak-nosed duck and I’ve even heard that he’s not a cormorant; he’s a loon who flew all the way from Minnesota.

Must have gone on FowlMatch.com.

On my travels, I have also come in contact with so many wonderful, cute dogs. What a variety of dog breeds we have here. Always on leashes, these friendly pets are getting to know each other as their owners walk them and encourage them to accept all dog diversities.

From what I’ve observed, the pooches seem to understand that not every canine is the same.

“They grow up so quickly.” The man in the picture is my son. He and I and some other friends of his went to the Gallapagos Islands. The picture was taken on Darwin’s Island. The tortoise is George, who is the world’s oldest at 180 years old - or so I’ve been told.

Which brings up the idea of possibly having a “Woodbridgeminster” contest. These gorgeous dogs could be paraded around Liberty Park lawn area receiving awards, like bejeweled mutt mitts, for their various exceptionalities.

Just sayin’!

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he Woodbridge putting course is a wonderful and unique amenity. Practice putting areas are not uncommon using natural and artificial turfs but they don’t undulate and twist like ours does. Miniature golf courses that twist and turn abound but their surfaces are covered concrete and they have many rebound boards. Our putting course is a hybrid, a special combination of practice putting area and miniature golf course that requires special care.

About two years ago, staff noticed the putting surfaces were worn, gophers were tunneling under and tree roots were growing wherever they wanted.

A call to the original installation contractor went unanswered and the original artificial turf used was no longer available.

Ramon orchestrated research efforts to find out how these problems could be resolved and at what cost.

Over a six-month period, a small team of staff and residents researched products, interviewed and vetted contractors, made road trips to inspect products and the craftsmanship of the contractors and interviewed customers. Forever Greens was the recommended contractor to remove and replace the putting surfaces.

The fringe turf was still useable. The board awarded the contract last summer but the project was delayed so the lake project could proceed. The putting course refurbish project’s contract was/is the largest maintenance contract ever authorized by the board.

The work began in early April and will likely be completed by the time you read this article. The first step was to plot the “fall” of all the holes so the course could be adjusted. Next, the putting surface and fringe seams were separated and the putting greens unceremoniously rolled up and carted off. This is when the craftsmanship kicked in. The crew leader “adjusted” the fall for each hole by adding some or a lot of base material or taking some away.

It takes a while. They played ball on the regraded surfaces to test it themselves.

The “new” grading was compacted with a plate compactor. Then the new putting surface 15’ wide artificial turf was rolled out. They tried to minimize the number of seams, but waste is factored into the bid. As the team moved on to the next hole, the new artificial turf was left to climatize for several days before the seams were re-established.

This project took longer than many expected, but you don’t want to hurry a craftsman. Ramon and the board hired the best people they could find and let them do the best job they could.

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1. Jana Kattenhorn birding in Cuba with logistical/cultural guide, Cynthia Bordon Garcia and nine others.

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2. Linda Medler (left) and Pat Fidler at the Temple to Heaven in Beijing, China.

3. Susan DeMontigny (left) and Robert Burnam at the Giza Pyramids during their trip to Egypt, Jordan and Israel. While in Israel, both Susan and Robert were baptized in the Jordan River by Pastor Tef Shields.

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!

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4. “Palm Springs Del Webb” fun get together. Left side, front to back: Jeff Pace, Rob Reynolds, Gail Pace, Patty Gallegos. Right side, front to back: Fred Gallegos, John Ochoa, Terrie Ochoa, Shirley Reynolds.

5. Rocky and Jan Arnold enjoyed March Madness at the Men's Big 12 Basketball Tournament in Kansas City.

6. Dianna and Matthew Sherwood soaked up the beautiful January weather in St. Maarten. The couple enjoyed an Eastern Caribbean cruise during which they visited San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten.

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