WBL DECEMBER 2018

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 8 • Issue 12 • Number 87

December For 30 years Edgar Guest published a new poem every single day in the Detroit Free Press (over 11,000 poems!) Here we reprint only the final stanza of his poem,

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Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

December • 2018

F r o r f i l e n u f d s k h n ip a h

A Friend’s Greeting

By Edgar Guest

I’m wishing at this Christmas time that I could but repay A portion of the gladness that you’ve strewn along the way; And could I have one wish this year, this only would it be: I’d like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me.

Have a blessed holiday season, ~ The Woodbridge LIFE Editorial Team

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Meet “Buzz,” the turkey, a new tradition introduced at Woodbridge this year. Designed by resident Kathy Dezotte and lovingly named after her late husband, residents were asked to write something they were thankful for on one of Buzz’s feathers. By Thanksgiving the turkey’s tail was full of colorful gratitude.

Each feather was read aloud at the Friendsgiving event, where residents shared turkey and traditional Thanksgiving side dishes with friends in a potluck-style event. Our sincere thanks to Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio for her thoughtful idea.

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From the Editor

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

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riendship is the focus of this edition of Woodbridge LIFE. You are probably familiar with the phrase, “Friends are the family we choose,” or the verse of the popular song, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” We all need friends and, in turn, our friends need us. Scientists have studied the reciprocal role of friendship and found many reasons to be grateful for friends. Here are a few: Shaping us into the people we are, teaching us vital social skills, influencing romantic bonds, defining Carol WBLEditor Editor Carol Jo Hargreaves, Hargreaves, WBL priorities, providing support in good and bad times, helping avoid loneliness, and offering an objective reality check. Studies have also shown that older people with friends are more likely to live healthier, happier lives. Make the effort to strengthen and maintain your friendships.

It’s the beginning of December and we are firmly entrenched in the holiday season. For some that’s good, for others, not so much. On page 36, Susie Blair shares useful tips for taking care of yourself and reducing holiday stress. Most importantly, don’t set your expectations too high or take on too much. It’s the time of year to enjoy family and friends. Don’t get lost in baking, shopping, decorating or pleasing others. Instead, try to rest, relax and share yourself not just things.

Eight Santa look-alikes have been spotted in Woodbridge! Each one is somewhat portly, definitely jolly, white-bearded and could be wearing glasses. Have fun testing your wits with the “Santa Look-Alike Match Game” on page 17. Answers are on page 31.

National Cookie Day, December 4, sounds like fun! Will you be celebrating? Foodie Mike Spence writes about the origin of cookies on page 35. And, for a nominal fee, plan to attend Lori Rosman’s Christmas Cookie Decorating class next Friday. (See Jennie Custodio’s “Events and Activities,” page 8 for the details.)

Cate White shares timely information and advice about keeping pets safe from common plants and gardening practices during the holiday season. There are many noxious plants in our yards that we might not even be aware of. See Cate’s helpful guidance on page 27.

Part 6 of the informative series, “Manteca’s History,” continues on page 24. This month Volker Moerbitz addresses the vital importance of water to our area.

Residents recently participated in numerous fun events embodying the “Woodbridge lifestyle.” You will find photo spreads covering Oktoberfest, the Breast Cancer Walk, the Pooch Parade and Costume Contest and the Halloween Dance.

Remember to support the Woodbridge Veterans group’s Toys for Tots drive by donating an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl up to age 10. Jack Dauler recommends ways to fill the need on page 16. Clearly marked collection containers are now set up in the Clubhouse.

By the way, Woodbridge LIFE is in need of volunteer photographers to enable us to cover more events. If you are interested in contributing some of your time and photos to the community’s newspaper, please contact me. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Happy holidays to you and yours! Keep reading Woodbridge LIFE! ~ Carol Jo Hargreaves and the Woodbridge LIFE team

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the January 2019 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

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.)

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What’s Going On at Woodbridge?

By Jennie Custodio, Activities & Events Coordinator

Happy holidays!

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’m just so excited to spend my first Christmas season at Woodbridge. We have so much fun in store to really get into the holiday spirit.

To kick off the holiday season, I’m excited to introduce Woody Jennie Custodio, the Elf. Woody Activities/Events Coordinator will be checking in on all residents during the month of December to make sure they are on Santa’s nice list. Each night he will report back to the North Pole and then will reappear somewhere in the Clubhouse the next day.

The first person to find him each day and either bring him to the front desk, or let us know where he has been found, wins a holiday treat!

I hope you can all join us Monday, December 3, at noon in the Clubhouse Living Room as we trim the tree and enjoy some holiday music and a hot cocoa bar.

The Woodbridge Singers have three winter concerts this month and as an added bonus, will be a part of the Choral Christmas Show at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Friday, December 14! How exciting and what a huge honor for this talented group. Don’t miss their show!

Wheels of Woodbridge will host the first Christmas Car Parade Thursday, December 13, and rumor has it, Santa will lead the parade in his red Tesla. For the first time this year, the new Night Riders bicycle group will also light up the streets with holiday spirit for their first holiday parade, Sunday, December 16.

The holiday party continues with the Winter Ball on Saturday, December 15, featuring the Knee Deep band.

To end 2018 with a BANG will be the party of all parties, our New Year’s Eve Bash! Roar back into the 1920s with this Great Gatsby themed event, complete with threecourse meal, photo booth, elegantly decorated ballroom and Clusterphunk returning to help us bring in the New Year!

Wishing you all a very happy holiday season!

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 Bridge

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By Ramon Rivera

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WOA Update

This year I have learned several valuable lessons through observation, mistakes, and being accountable. Improvements are out there for us all to %\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD seek and incorporate. It can be as simple as making an effort to attend a board meeting, a willingness to listen to differing opinions without WOA Communication judgement, or responding with suggestions not just a criticism.

s we head into 2019, there is a seismic change in the community. The message is clear: Overall transparency in WOA leadership and operations. During change, patience is a virtue. Changes begin with a%\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD decision to go in a different direction. All directors are focused on improving communication, accountability and community participation. Time will reveal the fruits of this labor and the stepping-stones to accomplishing these goals are laid out.

5DPRQ 5LYHUD Operations Manager Board-appointed committees such as Finance, Rules & Regulations, and Property, Plant & Equipment are the foundation on which we’ll tackle the challenges ahead. Residents are vocal in their desire for overall improvements. Being vocal gets the ball rolling, but it will be the men and women who volunteer who will make the true difference. We are confident members will step up to serve on these committees, but continued participation from the membership at board, committee, and Listening Post events will go hand in hand in creating success.

PLEASE UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION BY DECEMBER 31

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he 2019 Community Directory will be published early next year and we want this useful tool to be as complete and accurate as possible. We need you to check your contact information (name, address, email, home and cell phone numbers) in the portal to make sure every detail is correct.

Here’s how: Please log on to the Woodbridge portal (ourwoodbridge.net) to check your information. If anything has changed (or was incorrect before), update the information accordingly. You may also come to the Clubhouse and submit a “Printed Directory and Website Information Form.� If you have any questions, contact Leilani Rodriguez at the Clubhouse. The deadline for updates is Monday, December 31, 2018.

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The WOA board of directors, Operations division and membership have a common goal, which is for Woodbridge to prosper in all ways. Through our combined efforts and knowing that Woodbridge houses all the talent and expertise needed to succeed, the future is always bright. It will take time but one thing Woodbridge has is plenty of folks with time to dedicate to their community if they wish to do so. Whether it is within a committee, group, or club, positive changes are out there to be made. I am confident we have the men and women who are willing to find them and execute for the betterment of Woodbridge.

I am one of the luckiest men alive to be a part of this community. Each year I am provided opportunities for growth and insight, and the motivation to continue growing. I want to thank every one of our staff members for their outstanding dedication to Woodbridge and to each other. Also, a special thank you to the volunteers in the community who assist daily in operations, events and helping one another.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Woodbridge!

2019 WOODBRIDGE COMMUNITY DIRECTORY COVER CONTEST Remember, entries for the 2019 Community Directory Cover Contest are due by December 31, 2018. Since use of the directory spans an entire year, be sure the photographs you take or the artwork you create is “timeless.� In other words, make sure your entry depicts the Woodbridge lifestyle without seasonal clues (no jack-o-lanterns, no Christmas trees, etc.)

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December 2018 • Page 5

From the Boardroom

By Bob Teglia

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he WOA is currently establishing member rules for canvassing, petitioning, and use of common areas for political purposes.

These rules are made necessary because of California’s Civil Code (Davis-Stirling Act) Section 4515, effective January 1, 2018.

CAL.Civ.Code §4515 was mandated by Senate Bill No. 407 (SB407), sponsored by the Center for California Homeowner Association Law (CCHAL) to ensure homeowners/residents in Common Interest Developments (CIDs) their “basic rights of free speech and peaceful assembly.” The following explanation, while somewhat technical (involving direct quotations and/or analysis), is necessary to clarify the bill’s requirements and limitations.

Early versions of CAL.Civ.Code §4515 made it unlawful for CIDs to prohibit: 1. “Peacefully assembling or meeting with members, residents and others—for purposes relating to CID living, association elections, legislation, election to public office, or the initiative, referendum, or recall processes.”

2. “Inviting public officials, candidates for public office, or homeowner organizations to meet with members, residents, and others and speak on matters of public interest.”

While the exact wording of the amended bill differs slightly from the wording in (1) and (2) above, the law clearly allows for “using the common area, including the community or recreation hall or clubhouse … for an assembly or meeting … and for canvassing and petitioning the members, the association board, and residents for the activities described in (1) and (2)” … (above). It also allows for “distributing or circulating, without prior permission, information about CID living, association elections, legislation, election to public office, or the initiative, referendum, or recall processes ...”

Because of concern raised that early versions of the bill were unfair to CIDs by allowing nonresidents (the public) to assemble on private property for political purposes, the Community Association Institute (CAI) succeeded in reaching a compromise with the CCHAL on the final bill’s wording and intent. The word “others” referenced throughout early versions of the bill was replaced with the phrase “their invitees or guests.”

An entire clause that would have allowed nonresidents to attend gatherings in common areas was struck from the bill. As a result, the California Assembly Committee on Judiciary’s analysis of the amended bill stated: “This amendment effectively limits the meetings protected by the bill to being attended by residents, members, or their invitees or guests - narrowing the attendees to those presumably invited by the meeting organizer, rather than the broader, more undefined group of ‘other’ individuals.” CAI also supported the amended bill by concluding: “As proposed to be amended, SB407 will create the appropriate balance of protecting the free speech rights of residents and members while also protecting the property interests of the association and its members.”

In order to ensure future compliance with CAL.Civ.Code §4515 within Woodbridge, the WOA Board, with the assistance and advice of Angius & Terry, LLP, is in the process of preparing a set of rules and associated application forms to be made available to members for the required 30day review period prior to adoption.

December 2018 WOA Meetings Meeting Day ARC Review Tuesday New Inspections Tuesday New Resident Orientation Thursday Listening Post Thursday ARC Review Tuesday Board Meeting Tuesday 3 p.m. – Executive session Finance Committee

Date Time 12/4/18 9 a.m.

12/11/18 9 a.m.

12/13/18 10 a.m.

12/13/18 6 p.m.

12/18/18 9 a.m.

12/18/18 6 p.m. – Board meeting

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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.

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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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Meets every other Monday Page 6 • December Woodbridge Singers 2018Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 @ 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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ARChie

s we enter into December, our thoughts turn to Christmas and the wonder of the holiday season. Most of us wonder what gifts await us under the tree.

We have painstakingly gathered all the holiday decorations from the garage and attic storage areas and have assembled them in the front yard and throughout every room of the house. “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.”

For those who enjoy the chilly nights and are willing to brave the outdoor cold, you may consider the use of a fire pit or fire table to help complete the ambiance of the holiday season.

A fire pit can be a beautiful addition to your home and a wonderful place to share a “hot toddy” with friends while enjoying winter’s “nip” in the air and the star-filled night sky. Personally, I think there is a symbiotic relationship between men and fire but that is probably a topic for another time.

As you would expect, living in an HOA has rules, just like Santa, when it comes to the “naughty” and “nice” uses of a fire pit.

Fire pits are covered by the Design Guidelines, Sections 2.4 and 2.4.1, beginning on page 5. This section also pertains to barbeques but, for the time being, we will stick to fire pits.

Keep in mind, any fire pit or fire table requires the homeowner to apply to and receive written approval from the Architectural Review Committee before installation. Permanent fire pits are permitted ONLY in the backyard. Portable units (more commonly referred to as fire tables) may be used in front yards but must be moved to a storage area when not in use.

It is important to consider one’s neighbors in regard to the visual impact a permanent or temporary fire pit may create. An additional consideration is a gas/propane pit vs. a wood-burning fire pit. If you are new to the Central Valley, you may not be aware of the wood burning restrictions in place due to air quality requirements. I would caution you against a wood-burning fire pit and strongly recommend you familiarize yourself with wood burning restrictions for the Manteca and San Joaquin County area if you are absolutely set on burning wood.

On a lighter note, a Christmas topic we try not to talk about is COAL. This is an inert material that you WILL NOT find on the Inert Materials List in the Design Guidelines but it is a material no one wants to receive.

Getting coal in one’s stocking means one has landed more on the naughty side of Santa’s list. I, myself, hang a very small Christmas stocking to help safeguard against getting coal. I’m hoping that when Santa realizes he can’t leave much coal, he will see his way to let me slide on some of the “gray area” indiscretions …

No matter where you fall on the Naughty and Nice list, or your thoughts on fire pits, here’s wishing everyone a very happy holiday season.

Until next year,

~ ARChie

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WOA Groups and Clubs: Groups & Clubs

Bunco Canasta Chair Volleyball Chess Club Cooking 401

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

Craft Beer Group

Bill Holst

Artists & Crafters Ballroom Dance Bocce Ball Bridge

Crochet/Knitting Cribbage Drama

Debbie Vierra Dave Steffy Michelle Paradis Pat Buxton Game Night Rick Hyden Hand & Foot Sue Cameron Ladies Billiards Mary Braun Line Dancing (Beginning) Sue Lough Line Dancing Patti Barnhart Line Dancing (Evening) Mary Salvador Men of Woodbridge Chuck Harvey National (American) Mah Jongg Neighborhood Watch Group

Cindy Carlsen

Phone

Meeting Day and Time

629-8575 629-8838 824-9257 239-3191 665-7872 229-6379 275-5817 647-2901 825-4805 269-8575 924-8032 719660-5327 925918-1023 825-4805 815-9446 824-9257 239-8663 624-3982 229-6379 624-3713 629-8838 629-8060 647-4479 818429-1221 647-2695

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

SU & TH @ 2 p.m.

Mondays @ 10 a.m.

3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

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

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

3rd Tuesday @ 2 p.m.

Meeting days & times vary Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m.

W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m.

Mondays @ 1 p.m.

Thursdays @ 9:15 a.m.

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

Fridays @ 6 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 10 a.m.

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

Fridays 1 - 3 p.m.

Block Captains will be Bob Hall 239-5712 notified of meetings 916Night Riders Nancie Ross 297-3271 Call for currrent times.

Oil Painters Patti Barnhart 629-8838 Tuesdays @ 9 a.m.

Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m.

Paddle Tennis Stan Sutfin 815-9735 at Liberty Park Paper Crafters Betty Grandt 815-9827 Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

650Pickleball Barbara Shapiro 438-3085 M-F. Time varies Ping Pong John Goodman 629-8200 M & TH @ 1 - 3 p.m.

510Mondays @ 2:15 p.m.

Pinochle Robert Philis 909-8997 Thursdays @ 1 p.m. & 6:30 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 408Robotics Larry Wiertel 439-5828 Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

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

818429-1221 Shang-hai Rummy Cindy Carlsen 647-2695 Tuesdays @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 Mondays @ 2 p.m.

Tennis Jim Corey 665-7687 TU-TH-SU @ 8 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Widows & Widowers Group Francesca Jeglum 305-8448 3rd Saturday Wine 101 Jon Ford 815-9803 Days vary Wii Bowling Tom Heckl 275-9537 Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

Women of Woodbridge Polly Smith 665-7236 3rd Wednesday @ 11 a.m.

Woodbridge Thursdays 1-3 p.m.

Women’s Calvary Church Bible Study Carolyn Johnson 239-0936 815 W. Lathrop Rd., Manteca Woodbridge Monday through Friday Pool Hustlers Ron Plummer 609-4350 @ 12 - 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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Office Coordinator

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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW â&#x20AC;¢ Jacquie Alexander, Chair alexander-fox@comcast.net 209-823-2914

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Submitted by Jennie Custodio, Activities & Events Coordinator ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FINANCE COMMITTEE TREE TRIMMING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, December 3 @ noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Join A CHORAL CHRISTMAS AT THE GALLO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, Jacob Lewis, Chair â&#x20AC;¢ â&#x20AC;¢ Tony Delgado, Chair us at the Clubhouse as we decorate a tree for the December 14 @ 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Featuring our very own lijalewis@comcast.net bmradct@yahoo.com 647-2995 holidays. Cocoa and cookies will be served.

Woodbridge Singers! Returning to Gallo for a third 647-2593 LIFESTYLE year, A Very Choral Christmas presents 6 local choirs FINANCE COMMITTEE â&#x20AC;¢ John Baber, Chair WOODBRIDGE SINGERS WINTER CONCERT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, performing holiday favorites. Each choir will perform jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net â&#x20AC;¢ Jacob Lewis, Chair different songs for approximately 15 minutes. Just 824-7927 December 3 @ 6:30 p.m., and Tuesday, December 4 lijalewis@comcast.net @ 2 p.m. and again @ 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Woodbridge like previous seasons, The Dance Factory will be on 647-2995 COMMUNICATION Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair Woodbridge LIFE Editor and LIFESTYLE Directory Chair â&#x20AC;¢ Jennie Custodio, Chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com 823-3538 â&#x20AC;¢

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Singers & Dancers present some of your favorite holiday songs at their Winter Concert. There will be a dessert reception following the performance. Please bring finger food items on disposable plates. Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $3.

WINE 101 HOLIDAY PARTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, December 6 @ 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m dreaming of a wine Christmas. Wine 101 hosts their annual holiday party, the Christmas Potluck Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair Woodbridge LIFE EditorCo-Chair and Bottle Exchange. In the Multipurpose Room.

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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.

class. Lesson will include how to use royal icing, fondant and glaze icing to complete 6 to 9 sugar cookies. Impression mats, cutters and various tools will also be used. Fee includes all supplies. Cookies will be baked in advance and ready to decorate. Bring an apron and a note pad and pencil to take notes. Limited to the first 25 residents who sign up at the front desk.

In the Quincy Room. $7

hand to entertain you, too! Shows are 75 minutes long and benefit the non-profit Gallo Center. Matt Cover, instrumental music director at Modesto High School, will serve as master of ceremonies and direct the final number performed by the combined choruses. Group tickets are available at the front desk for $14 (front orchestra seating) WINTER BALL WITH KNEE DEEP BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, December 15 @ 6 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit at the Woodbridge Winter Ball featuring the Knee Deep band.

In the Multipurpose Room. Purchase tickets at the front desk. $12 BUS TRIP TO THE GREAT DICKENS CHRISTMAS FAIR Sunday, December 16 @ 8:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Experience life in 1800s Victorian London at the Charles Dickens Fair.

Enjoy wonderful food, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, and much more. Bus will depart from the Clubhouse at 8:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 5 p.m. Price includes round trip transportation to the Cow Palace in San Francisco and entry fee. Lunch will be available for purchase at the event. Sign up at the front desk.

Limited to the first 32 residents. $50

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CRAFT BEER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, December 19 @ 6:30 p.m.

Explore fall and winter beers brewed in the holiday NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, December 13 spirit. We hope to have a regional craft brewer @ 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Learn more about your Woodbridge presenter at this session. Please bring some holiday Owners Association and join the Clubhouse team beer bombers and goodies for sharing. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget as they answer your questions. Learn about the your beer glasses (beer tastes better from a glass). In Association structure, the Architectural Review process the Quincy Room. Sign up at the front desk. $3 and the resources and activities available to you. In the Oxford Room. RSVP at the front desk.

WINE 101 HOLIDAY PARTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, December 20 @ 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Back for a second event, Wine 101 LISTENING POST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, December 13 @ 6 p.m. hosts their second holiday party of the month. In the Listening Post is an informative forum with an open Multipurpose Room. Tickets are $5 invitation for all residents to attend. Hosted by Ramon Rivera, Operations Manager, updates will be provided NEW YEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EVE PARTY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, December 31 on WOA operations, projects, special events, and @ 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Roar back into the 1920s for a Great Gatsby hot topic issues will be discussed. We encourage all themed New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve Party. Ticket price includes residents to come and participate.

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At the Clubhouse ææ CRAFTERS CORNER

By Debbie Cosetto

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ell, here we are in the last month of the year. The holidays are in full swing and with them come all the hustle and bustle of holiday fun and festivities!

We crafters have had a fun-filled year, which included a wacky (to say the least!) fashion show, classes - some new and some returning favorites - and a couple Out ‘n’ About trips. We had a new group form (Scrapbookers) who meet monthly to work on projects. Weekly groups continue to meet to work on individual projects and share ideas. The Woodbridge Quilters meet bi-monthly and continue to inspire all with their gorgeous projects.

The philanthropic groups were also very busy. In addition to the current philanthropic groups, the knitters/crocheters also added a new project - Knitted Knockers. To all of you who have participated in the Artists & Crafters groups’ philanthropic activities, we say a great big thank you! Thank you for sharing your time and your talent. You have helped make life a little easier and more comfortable for so many people in our area. I know the dogs and cats at local shelters have enjoyed comfy beds from the Dog/Cat Bed workshops and would say “Thank you,” too!

In addition to the weekly groups, here’s what happening with the Artists & Crafters group this month: Friday, December 7 at 10 a.m. – Artists & Crafters General Meeting. Directly following this meeting, we will have our annual potluck. Bring something yummy and come join us! We will also have a quick, simple craft project following the potluck.

Friday, December 7 at 1 p.m.

Woodbridge Quilters will meet for their bi-monthly Show and Tell. Come see some beautiful quilts, wall hangings and other projects these talented ladies have been working on. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome. It’s a great place to rub elbows with those who have been quilting for a long time, to ask questions, hear about the latest gadgets, or for anyone interested to learn about quilting.

Monday, December 17 at 10 a.m. – Kaiser Breast Cancer Pillow workshop. In this workshop, led by Martha Harman, the talented ladies make pillows for breast cancer patients.

You don’t need to know how to sew to help! You can help cut out fabric, stuff the pillows or hand sew the pillows closed. Please come help put these pillows together and know your talent and energy are going toward helping someone who is facing a health challenge.

(Materials provided by Kaiser Hospital.)

Friday, December 21 at 9 a.m. – The Scrapbookers meet to work on their individual albums/projects. If you’re a scrapbooker, it’s a great place to get ideas and work on your project. If you’re not a scrapbooker but always wanted to be – or wanted to learn more about it, stop by and the ladies will be happy to show you what they’re working on. You can get a lot of tips and ideas from these talented ladies.

Friday, December 28 at 10 a.m. – Kathy Dezotte will be leading the Woodbridge Rocks class.

Kathy will be teaching attendees how to paint the fun rocks people are discovering all over the community and beyond. Rocks, paints and brushes will be provided.

We post our Artists & Crafters calendar of activities for the month on the easel outside the Westport Room. Sign-up sheets/class supply lists for any classes are also located on the easel.

The board of the Artists & Crafters of Woodbridge wishes you and your families the happiest of holidays and a very Happy New Year!

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ĂŚĂŚ WOODBRIDGE book GROUP y Judith Mohr B ALL READERS INVITED

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lease join the Woodbridge Book Group for the special December 5 meeting at 10:30 a.m. in the Oxford Room. The event will feature a book exchange and finger food potluck.

Bring a book that you would like to exchange for a different title.

The book may be new or gently used, even a favorite from your own collection with which you are ready to part. But it should be one that you lovedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a classic, an award winner, a best sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;NOT a book that you never got around to finishing and want to get off your bookshelf!

The morning will be spent discussing books that have had an impact on our lives and our own all-time best reads.

Even if you have not participated in the book group in a while or at all, come to get acquainted and learn about what Woodbridge is reading.

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Also, please bring a plate of finger food to share (enough to serve 8 to 10).

The second Pinochle Tournament of 2018 was held at noon, October 23, in the Quincy Room. Pizza was served and after a short explanation by organizer Debbie Jones, the tournament began at 12:30 p.m. The winning pair was Harleene Bebout and Darlene Harris. Anyone interested in learning or who wants to play Pinochle, the group meets Mondays at 2 p.m. and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Call Robert Philis @ 510-909-8997 for more information.

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e have just celebrated Thanksgiving with all the fixings, friends, family and blessings for what we have. After the Thanksgiving festivities, Christmas is right around the corner and then the end of the year.

Where has the time gone?

It’s time to get ready for 2019 and the Women of Woodbridge group is looking ahead to the New Year. We will hold a Fashion Show/ Luncheon, February 16 and 17, in the Multipurpose Room. Our theme is “Friendship in Bloom.” Clothes to be modeled will be from Dressbarn® and tables will be decorated to go along with the theme. The cost is $25 for an eventful afternoon. Look for more information in the weeks to come. Come and celebrate the many wonderful women who had a vision a long time ago in starting the Women of Woodbridge with the idea of raising money to benefit local children.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all the Women of Woodbridge!

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ææ woodbridge singers

Woodbridge Singers and Dancers Hope to See You at Their Winter Concert!

By Elizabeth Cunning

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oodbridge Singers and Dancers are kicking off the winter season with delightful renditions of holiday songs we all love to hear.

What could be more fun than our annual audience participation of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” led by Dave Steffy?

Frank Perez will share some of his rockin’ favorites on guitar that will have you singing and swaying. Jacquie Steffy and Linda Cookman will play flutes on the traditional carols and Dar Choate will play concert bells.

The Woodbridge Dancers will join in on selected songs, beautifully choreographed by Patti Barnhart.

There will be a dessert reception following the concert. Please bring finger food items on disposable plates, i.e., cookies, brownies, bar cookies (not pies).

Tickets are on sale at the Clubhouse front desk for $3 each.

Your choice of THREE performances: Monday, December 3 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 4 2 p.m.

Tuesday, December 4 6:30 p.m.

And, on another note, please plan to come cheer on Woodbridge Singers as they perform onstage at the Gallo Theater in Modesto. “A Very Choral Christmas” presents local choirs performing holiday favorites. The Dance Factory will be on hand to entertain too! The show will benefit the non-profit Gallo Center. Matt Cover, instrumental music director at Modesto High School, will serve as master of ceremonies and direct the final number by the combined choruses.

Support Woodbridge Singers at their performance, Friday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Clubhouse front desk for $14 each (special orchestra seating).

Hope to see you!

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ææ strummin’ wonders Ukuleles Photo by Carla Marquardt

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he Strummin’ Wonders ukuleles went on tour playing “spooky songs” for many venues during October.

Residents at Manteca Care, Bethany Skilled Nursing, Beth Haven Memory Care and The Commons at Union Ranch all enjoyed singing along with the spooky songs of the season. A very busy October included playing with the 7th and 8th grade ukulele class at Great Valley Academy in Salida.

The Strummin’ Wonders also played for the Charles Palmer II Troop Packing event at the Manteca Transit Center where more than 300 packages were assembled to be shipped to military personnel presently serving.

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CRAFT BEER HAPPENINGS

By Bill Holst

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group of around 15 morning-loving craft beer aficionados met in the Clubhouse kitchen, September 8, to observe and help in an actual craft beer brewing session. We brewed a clone of Deschutes flagship beer, Mirror Pond. Attendees were brave and/ or lucky enough to sample several regional craft beers, including Mirror Pond. Thanks to Sandi Holst for providing the cinnamon rolls.

That beer was bottled in late October. There was a follow-up session in mid-November to sample the results of our efforts. Attendees of the brewing session were invited.

Our next session will explore fall and winter beers brewed in the holiday spirit. It will be Wednesday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. We hope to have a regional craft brewer presenter at that session. We had a similar venue last year and were rewarded with some amazing special brews focused on fall, winter and holidays.

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Please bring some holiday beer bombers and goodies for sharing. Also, don’t forget your beer glasses. Beer tastes better from a glass!

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ææ veterans of woodbridge

BE PROUD!

By Dennis Atwell

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irst, I would like to say that I have never encountered a more involved group of veterans from various wars that are so giving of themselves than the one at Woodbridge. They are from a wide scope of professions in the military and whether they served in combat or in support groups, there is no difference in their character. Let’s be honest. While going through our service time, many of us cursed and looked forward to the day when we got out.

But looking back, you come to realize that the experience has made you the person you are today. I hope most of us like the person we are today. I know I do.

A couple of years ago, I became involved in the “Honor Flight Program.” Our Woodbridge Veterans group sponsored and paid for many vets to take a trip to Washington, D.C. If you ask any of the vets that have gone on the flights, they will tell you it was a very memorable time. It was hard for some and harder for others. Some went for closure and I hope they got it.

I, myself, recently went to D.C. on my own for a very personal reason. Being a Vietnam vet, it was overwhelming seeing all those names on The Memorial Wall. Especially the ones you knew personally. But this is not about my experience or me; this is about

what a veteran is and what it means to be one. I’m sure you will agree that when you see someone disrespect the flag, you take it personally. It’s funny when you think about it, but war, by definition, is a military conflict, tears nations apart and at the same time brings people together. To be a veteran means you are blessed with a loving family, but also a family of your fellow servicemen, living and dead.

What I’m saying is, be proud of being a vet and get involved in veteran affairs whenever possible. There is a whole new bunch of future vets serving overseas right now that will be needing our welcome home flags. The Vietnam vets did not get the welcome we deserved but we still are some of the first to help out whenever we are needed. To be a veteran means you did the job that your country asked of you.

The Veterans of Woodbridge meets the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. and we are experimenting with an evening meeting at 7 p.m. We are a very fun group and do many fundraising events that I’m sure you will enjoy. The City of Manteca is very lucky to have such a group of people like they have at Woodbridge. Come see what we are all about. I am looking forward to seeing you there.

Veterans Introduce New Mini-Bricks

By Jack Dauler

By Jack Dauler

It’s that time of the year again -- time to start collecting toys for the Woodbridge Veterans Toys for Tots program. The Marine Corps Reserve is asking for local collection sites, like our Woodbridge community, to organize a campaign of collecting toys starting the week after Thanksgiving. As in past years, the Woodbridge Veterans group will be collecting the toys and/or any cash donations.

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s an extension of our ongoing Brick Campaign fundraiser, the Woodbridge Veterans group is now selling mini bricks. These bricks are 1” x 3” and 3” x 3” in size and may have up to 23 characters per line along three lines of text and with clip art of the service of your choice (see photo). The mini bricks will cost $20 for a 1” x 3” and $25 for a 3” x 3” brick. (The wood easel stand is not included in the price.)

The objectives of the Toys for Tots program are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign and to contribute to improving communities in the future.

The Woodbridge Veterans Group will place boxes in the Clubhouse after Thanksgiving for the purpose of collecting unwrapped toys for girls and boys up to the age of 10 years. In the past, items purchased for these groups included but were not limited to: sporting equipment/bags/balls, books, backpacks, purses, watch/wallet gift sets, bath gift sets, board games, radio controlled cars/trucks, handheld electronics, skateboards/helmets. The Toys for Tots program prefers not to accept realistic looking weapons or gifts with food. If donated, such items will NOT be distributed.

Please watch for toy collection bins in the Clubhouse.

These bricks are made of the same material as the 4” x 8” bricks in the Veterans Memorial are. They are small enough for mailing as a Christmas gift or displaying on your home mantle or shelf. (See example in Veterans window in the Oxford Room.)

For residents new to Woodbridge, we are still selling the 4” x 8” bricks for $135 to display at the Veterans Memorial in Liberty Park. As an incentive for purchasing a 4” x 8” brick, we will offer a free mini brick of either size.

This offer will only be for the months of November and December 2018.

Please contact me if you have questions or need more information.

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he popular Woodbridge Halloween bash was sold out well in advance. Prizes were awarded for costume contest winners, pizza dinner was served and the Rusty Rockers band returned to play ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll for the evening’s Monster Mash dance.

Congratulations to the winner of the Costume Contest! Denise Armstrong creatively dressed as a jellyfish with her husband John dressed as King Neptune.

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Men of Woodbridge brought color, fun and great table service to the event. Bob Collister and Bob Naramore delivered strawberry salads.

Outdoor patio tables were artfully adorned with white centerpieces and flowers.

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WSSC HALL OF FAME

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SSC Council President, John Ochoa, asked me to head up a committee to initiate a Woodbridge Senior Softball Club Hall of Fame. Debby Hickey, Keith Loudermilk, Marcia Umberger and I researched Lincoln Hills’ (Del Webb) Hall of Fame on their website. We developed our own Committee Guidelines and Nomination Form.

To be eligible for the WSSC Hall of Fame, you must be a player or volunteer in good standing with the club, exhibit a high degree of moral and ethical character, and display a willingness to help others on and off the field.

Since we did not have a lot of time to send the information out to the whole club, the four committee members selected this year’s recipients. From now on, all Woodbridge Senior Softball Club members will be invited to submit names to the designated committee for consideration. Also, since this is our first year for the Hall of Fame, we have selected seven past and present players and/or volunteers who we feel meet the criteria since the start of our club 10 years ago.

The seven 2018 Hall of Fame inductees are:

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Al Sanchez joined the “Over the Hill Gang” co-ed team in 2008, when our Del Webb Field opened, and remains a player today. He was asked to organize the Diamond Gals league in 2009 with 27 ladies—only seven of whom had ever played the game before! Al has served on the WSSC council as Disciplinary VP; he has served as an umpire and coach, and he has served shots of liquor from a card table to any Diamond Gal that made it to first base! At a Diamond Gals potluck, he even brought a blender to the dugout and made margaritas!

Al is well known in the club for his wit and good nature. He is well-regarded and deserving of this honor.

In 2010, Bob Penzenstadler signed up as a Silver Slugger player before he could move into his new home in Woodbridge! He also played on the recently formed Senior 70s team, where he chose the name for his shirt “AED MAN”—for the defibrillator. (Ed Shoup saved his life at 3rd base, applying CPR until the AED arrived. Bob thanked and hugged Ed every single time he saw him). Bob mentored players constantly—including answering questions about his hip and knee surgeries. He was famous for his quote, “If I had a third knee, I would not do it!” He was well-regarded and is deserving of this honor. (Awarded posthumously.)

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GEORGE MOFFAT

As an avid lover of sports his whole life, and having coached for his four sons in softball, George Moffat immediately signed up when he moved to Woodbridge in 2010. He was our oldest player, and the most inspirational player, until he got sick; and the minute he was able to, he came back as a spectator. George played on every team—and had matching team color socks for all of them. He loved Giants catcher Buster Posey, and played catcher for our Silver Sluggers.

George enjoyed the camaraderie of the players and umpiring at the corner. He was well-regarded and deserving of this honor. (Awarded posthumously.)

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In 2007, prior to Del Webb Field completion, Vern Mendes was one of the early players practicing at Stockbridge Park. He pioneered with others to set up the WSSC Bylaws and Rules Exceptions. He has been a player and umpire all these years, including the present, and along the way, he has served as Head Umpire and WSSC Council President. In 2016, Vern was instrumental in cleaning up and clearing out the various loophole issues—to ensure that our club will “Play fair and have fun”—known as “Vern’s Vision.” He is well-regarded and deserving of this honor.

Dottie Aubrey, one of the pioneers of the Diamond Gals, has been involved as a player and a coach from the beginning and up to this day; including several years contribution as a WSSC council member. Dottie has been instrumental in improving the skills of the Diamond Gals; encouraging them to do their best, and, most importantly, to have fun! She is well-regarded and deserving of this honor.

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napshots from our “Evening of Light Entertainment” plays and dinner highlight three of the Drama group’s best comedies, which were served with a delicious dinner. The plays, written by former Woodbridge resident Bob Naquin, included “Doctor Doctor,” “It’s Only Money,” and “Silent Movie.” Proceeds of the event were donated to Manteca’s Ray of Hope “Kids Cupboard” pantry, a non-profit organization serving local homeless children.

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POOCH PARADE AND COSTUME CONTEST

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ixty Woodbridge residents entered dogs in the Pooch Parade and Costume Contest held the Sunday before Halloween in Liberty Park. The beautifully warm, sunny day encouraged well over 100 spectators to enjoy the parade and pet-related events.

Pet vendors and Hope for Animals International [of Manteca], a nonprofit animal protection and welfare organization, were onsite with information and a pet adoption booth. A pet photography studio was available for those who wanted portraits of their dogs taken. Petco mascots, “Blue Mews” and “Red Ruff,” were on hand to entertain and help judge costume contest entries. The Men of Woodbridge served hot dog lunches, netting about $1,000 to help Hope for Animals International continue their valuable local work.

Winners of the Costume Contest were: Most Creative Jan Spence and “Libby,” ready for a bubble bath Cutest Kim Niemier and “Lola,” dressed as a colorful peacock Scariest Barbara Lampros and “Gemma,” both dressed as witches Best Owner/ Stacey Shurson (and friend) as zoo animals Pet Costume with “Woody,” a Golden Retriever

“Libby” ready for a bubble bath

Sue Prince with “Buster”

Kim Niemeier with “Lola”

Debbie Hoopingarner with “Sassy”

Winners of the Tricks for Treats Contest were: Gold Medal Debbie Hoopingarner and her watch dog, “Sassy” Silver Medal Bonnie Lopez with “Piper” dressed as Darth Vader Bronze Medal Sue Prince with “Buster,” both wearing SF Giants garb Many thanks to TLC Realtors for their sponsorship and ongoing support of Woodbridge events!

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Manteca’s History – Part 6: Water Brings Abundance Article by Volker Moerbitz

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President Benjamin A. Goodwin. Almost overnight, the population along the Tulloch System swelled from 3,000 to over 15,000 people, all owing everything to the river.

After irrigation started full scale in 1914, real estate prices quadrupled and speculators and merchants of all trades were flocking to the booming town. In addition to tailors, plumbers, drug stores and, of course, bankers and lawyers, some rather large scale industries like creameries, canneries and the Spreckels sugar plant started growing. It was this fledgling industry that in 1918 led to the incorporation of the town.

(That story will be subject of the next part of the Manteca’s History series.)

The irrigation system was expanded immediately after the completion of the Goodwin Dam, adding another 300 miles of ditches, tunnels and flumes to the district. One of the most impressive structures of the time was the Hilt Sag Flume south of Knight’s Ferry, suspended 68 feet in the air and stretching one third of a mile. After a fire in 1917, the wooden structure was Goodwin Dam 1913 replaced by one made of concrete, which in 1993, gave way to an earthquake-safe underground siphon.

Over the course of 100 years, more structures were added, most notably the tree-dam-project that created Lake Tulloch in 1955. Today, the South San Joaquin Irrigation District provides irrigation water for 72,000 acres of agricultural area surrounding Escalon, Ripon and Manteca. In addition, the SSJID produces hydroelectric power and runs a state-of-the-art solar powered wastewater treatment plant.

In 2012, shortly before the 100th anniversary of the South San Joaquin Irrigation District, the Manteca Mural Society commemorated the importance of water and irrigation with a mural called “Water Brings Abundance.”

Commissioned by the City of Manteca, this mural is displayed in Library Park, near the intersection of Center Street and Poplar Avenue.

In recent years, Water Brings Abundance mural environmental studies started looking at dams and reservoirs from a somewhat different angle and the drought of the last years harshly demonstrated the problems and limitations of our water supply. But one fact remains: Without the visionaries who brought the water to our valley, agriculture wouldn’t be here. Furthermore, Woodbridge’s beautiful lake with its fountains, the parks and your very own front and backyard lawns would not exist without the water diverted from the Stanislaus and the San Joaquin rivers.

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he citizens of Antwerp, a thriving harbor town in Belgium, have a saying: The river we owe to God - everything else, we owe to the river. Our area, conveniently located between two of California’s largest rivers and often called the nation’s salad bowl, owes everything to the Stanislaus and San Joaquin rivers.

The land along the rivers has always been fertile and in pre-Columbian times, the banks of the Stanislaus and San Joaquin rivers were home to the densest population of non-agrarian Native Americans in all of North America. But back then had you walked away from the river, it would have taken only a very short time to end up in the desert.

The Central Valley used to be a forbidding place – frequently flooded in spring and then bone dry for the rest of the year. Historical climate records tell us that 100 years ago, before large-scale irrigation, the average temperature in our region was 10 degrees higher than it is today.

Today’s relatively comfortable climate is one of the many things we owe to the rivers – and to the people who tamed them.

As long as people have tried to farm the area, there have been attempts to manage the water supply. In 1846, settlers of the early Mormon colony (see Manteca’s History, Part 2) built the valley’s first irrigation ditch, three quarters of a mile long, perfectly graded and still visible near South Hays Road in the early 1900s.

While the Mormons managed the dry times by digging ditches and watering their crops with buckets, they were no match for the other side of the perennial swing between not enough water and too much water. In a devastating flood in the winter of 1846-47, the San Joaquin turned into a three-mile wide river, washing away everything the Mormons had built.

In 1870, with the railroad now running from sea to shining sea, more and more people arrived in the area and the need for reliable systems to manage both floods and droughts became obvious. Not surprisingly, it was Joshua Cowell, the “Father of Manteca,” who first envisioned a large-scale irrigation project. He tried to dig a 45-mile ditch from Knights Ferry to Manteca but the farmers laughed at him and refused to cooperate. Cowell sold his project to Charles Tulloch but remained as a contractor in charge of building ditches.

Cowell’s brother Wright was equally unsuccessful in his first attempt.

In 1886, he purchased water rights along the Stanislaus River, forming the San Joaquin Land & Water Company. When farmers refused to purchase water, the company was disbanded.

In 1889, Charles Tulloch started over, purchasing the water rights of a small ditch in Jamestown, originally made by miners for Placer gravel. In 1895, the time was finally right for a large project. Wright Cowell and N.S. Harrold formed the Stanislaus and San Joaquin Water Company and, in cooperation with Charles Tulloch, they built a network of ditches along the Stanislaus River from Knights Ferry to Manteca called the “Tulloch System.” Within just 10 years, 47 miles of ditches were dug and soon water was distributed to 3,000 acres of land in Manteca and Oakdale. In addition to higher yields of traditional crops, irrigation allowed the introduction of alfalfa, creating flourishing dairy farms.

In the early 1900s, there were just four farms in and around the Manteca area Tulloch Lateral near Valley Home and these farms could only grow winter crops like asparagus, beans and garlic. All of that changed in March 1909, when the South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) and the Oakdale Irrigation District (OID) were founded under the leadership of Joshua Cowell. In July 1910, the two districts jointly paid $650,000 to co-own the water rights from the Tulloch System.

The first large project of the two irrigation districts was the construction of a dam two-and-a-half miles above Knights Ferry. The dam was completed on April 6, 1913 and was named after SSJID Board

The river we owe to God - everything else, we owe to the river.

Resources: “Manteca – The Story of a Town” by Alice B. Coon, Manteca Historical Society. “Manteca – Selected Chapters of its History” by Evelyn Prouty, Manteca Bulletin, 1980. “History of the SSJID” (ssjid.com/about-ssjid/history. htm). “1910s: Water brought Prosperity to Manteca” by Dennis Wyatt, Manteca Bulletin, July 4, 2015. Various Wikipedia entries

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lsie Pegis is one of the “elders” of Woodbridge. She is tiny and full of energy, always doing something and obviously enjoying life. She will soon be 90 years young – and young suits her as she has many hobbies and friends and is never still for longer than she has to be.

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As most of us, Elsie fell in love, got married and had children. She raised them and now enjoys her five grandsons and 13 great grandchildren. She had a good life, but like so many, her spouse died.

Elsie remained in the Bay Area until she moved to Woodbridge and has been very active with her little dog, Cody, for company as well as many friends and her family.

One of Elsie’s hobbies is to walk her dog exactly one mile each and every day. She marks the mile by taking just 3,000 steps. Cody is a darling little dog, well trained and well behaved. Obviously, she and her canine friend have a good relationship.

When her husband died, Elsie needed something to fill up her time and mind so she took a class in doll making, painting the features onto their porcelain faces and dressing the dolls in her handmade creations. Beautiful in every detail, some are almost tiny and others larger. The results of her effort are lovely dolls with beautiful hair and features, totally outfitted from homemade dresses to underwear.

Elsie Pegis, the Energy Bunny

In Woodbridge, Elsie began playing cards and games and has become very competitive. She recently won a pinochle tournament and plays Hand and Foot and other card games as well as bocce ball. She plays bingo at the Manteca Senior Center and travels as much as she can. She loves to gamble and takes the bus to casinos, plays and other entertainment.

One of the memorable trips she took was to Fisherman’s Wharf to visit the ship Hornet. After dinner, she and her friends danced all night long! Elsie loves to dance and rarely misses Woodbridge dances. She is looking forward to going to San Francisco again to see the longest running show in the city – “Beach Blanket Babylon.”

Elsie is indefatigable and knows how to enjoy her life. I would say that she is a winner! Keep up the good work, Elsie. May we see your smiling face for a long time to come.

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he holidays are here and those of you with pets know about being vigilant to keep your furry family members safe from holiday decorations and displays. What about pet safety in your garden?

This month I will discuss some of the common plants and gardening practices that could be harmful to your pets.

Bulbs, such as daffodils, tulips and hyacinths are all toxic, causing drooling, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, leading to dehydration and problems such as heart rhythm abnormalities. All parts of these plants are toxic, although the bulbs being more concentrated are more so.

Lilies, including day lilies, amaryllis, Easter lilies and stargazers can be fatal. All parts of the plant are toxic.

Cats are especially sensitive. Other types of lily, such as the peace lily (grown mostly indoors) and calla lilies are less toxic.

Chrysanthemums (including daisies) are irritants to the gastrointestinal tract and can affect the nervous system.

Cyclamen have toxins that can destroy red blood cells, in addition to gastrointestinal distress, seizures and heart rhythm abnormalities that can occur.

Sago palm and other cycads are all mildly to severely toxic, causing vomiting and liver toxicity.

Mulches, while useful, can be attractive to dogs, which like to chew on them. Stick to natural wood mulches that are not dyed, as your dog may be sensitive to the dyes. Cocoa bean mulch is toxic and should be avoided.

Snail baits can be highly toxic.

Read labels carefully. Those containing metaldehyde are extremely poisonous.

Those based on iron phosphate or ferric sodium EDTA are a safer choice, although they still should be used with caution. Spread small amounts evenly around plants and avoid making piles.

These are just a few of the problem plants and practices requiring caution. To learn more, go to the ASPCA Toxic and Non-toxic Plants website: (aspca.org/petcare/animalpoison-control/ toxic-and-nontoxic-plants).

Onions, garlic and chives can cause gastrointestinal distress and red blood cell damage. Cats are most susceptible.

Mushrooms are often toxic and can be fatal. Dig these out and destroy them as soon as they pop up in your garden Poinsettias, contrary to poplar belief, are only mildly toxic, causing mouth irritation and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Blood and bone meal, both used as fertilizer, can be highly attractive to dogs. Blood meal can cause vomiting and diarrhea along with severe pancreatic inflammation. Bone meal consumed in large amounts can form a hard ball in the stomach that blocks the intestinal tract, requiring surgery to remove.

Rose and plant fertilizers containing organophosphates can be highly toxic to small dogs in particular.

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• Continue planting trees • Plant pre-chilled tulip and hyacinth bulbs.

• Reduce irrigation according to temperature and rain, being sure to water plants under eaves that don’t get rainfall.

• Continue controlling for ants and snails.

• Clean up leaves and garden debris.

• Wait until January to prune roses.

• Spray fungicide on peach and nectarine trees to prevent peach leaf curl.

• Protect frost-sensitive plants, and bring those in pots under cover. Keep all sensitive plants moist.

• Purchase cyclamen plants for winter color in pots or flowerbeds.

• Remember, plants can make great Christmas gifts! Camellias are beginning to bloom now.

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Oktoberfest

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The original October 1810 Oktoberfest was held in honor of the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen. Now, the Munich, Bavaria, Germany event has become the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair), attracting more than 6 million people.

The cheerful blue and white of the Bavarian flag was seen in tablecloths and lanterns, setting the stage for the evening event on the paseo. Lanny Langdon and Dave Reed grilled countless links of juicy, delicious Lockeford sausage served with dark mustard, sauerkraut, onions and other side dishes.

Participants provided their own German (or other favorite brand) beer. The five-piece Grand Isle Fire Brigade Street Band from Sacramento played oompah-style music for entertainment and dancing (they even played the silly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicken Dance,â&#x20AC;? that began its popularity at Oktoberfests in the late 1980s.)

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ur Hot Dog Home Runs continued in full swing for October, with 29 hit that month! Bob Collister hit his first two home runs; Dave Avelar and Glen Jenkins both hit grand slams, and Mike Bell hit for the cycle! AND we had six home runs in a single game! Way to close out the season, guys!

Here are the 2018 season Hot Dog Home Run totals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 127 in all by 29 players!

Wayne Gordon -15 Tom Mello - 5 Rich Ryan - 6 Ben Casillas - 1 Greg Meagher - 13 Steve French - 3 Mark Victoria - 5 Ken Beaty - 18 Dick Turner - 1 Dennis Donaldson - 5

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Dave Avelar - 11 Steve Hosler - 2 Glen Jenkins - 3 Brian Jones - 11 Lenny Rapp - 3 Roger Gibson - 4 Dan Snyder - 1 Dennis Shirron - 5 Mike Bell - 3 Jerry Larson - 1

Ron Long - 1 Jim Mistretta - 1 Bob Perrin - 1 Dan Stillmaker - 1 Nelson Conner - 1 Mike Frary - 2 Bob Collister - 2 Charlie Pace - 1 Albert Low - 1

he Pickleball group held our last round robin of the year, November 2. There were 20 participants with 12 women and eight men taking the courts on a beautiful Friday morning. Again, we coordinated play such that there were two flights of four for the men and two flights of six for the women. We had some newcomers and some who had never played in a tournament before. After the tournament we had a potluck supplemented by club proceeds and a lot of players pitching in to grill hot dogs, put food out and clean up. The tournament went smoothly with a lot of support from seasoned players. Play this tournament was characterized by great net play, long rallies, a lot of spin shots and more consistent serves.

Competition is strong with a lot of game faces out on the courts and a lot of smiles and cheers from the peanut gallery.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s semifinals had LaVerne Cortesi and Frances Ramos playing a signature match against Sharon Isbell and Laurie Stillmaker. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s semifinal matchup had Ruby Cawley and Mark Victoria battling Dave Avelar and Tim Sells. The final mixed double match pitched Mark Victoria and Frances Ramos against Ruby Cawley and LaVerne Cortesi with top honors going to Mark Victoria and Frances Ramos as the November 2018 round robin tournament champions.

For those interested in the awesome sport of pickleball, come out to the Liberty Park courts. Ladies usually play in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the rest of the week in the mornings you will find both women and men playing. Get some exercise and meet some wonderful people. Our group has some spare paddles to borrow on the courts and plenty of pickleballs. Joe Victoria, a veteran of the game, gives great pickleball lessons and is usually on the courts the second Wednesday of the each month in the evenings at 6:30. Joe can be reached at 815-9343 if you would like some advice and instruction from a great player. Come out and watch or give it a try and learn about this very playable, exciting game.

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laying golf is challenging when you have only three clubs to choose from.

Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club members played a three-club challenge scramble event October 29, at the Manteca Park for the final tournament of the year. Also at the tournament, the club elected new board members for the 2019-2020 season.

Congratulations to the new board members: Bill Clements, Handicap Chairman Mark Gattuso, Statistician Bill Abrew, Secretary We celebrated the year with an Annual Banquet and Award Dinner, crowning the winners for 2018. With the races being very close, the winners were decided at the final points tournament when playing Diablo Grande. And the winners are: Palmer Flight: 1st place (tie) Young Han and Steve Howe 3rd place Dan Pangilinan Nicklaus Flight: 1st Mike Patterson, 2nd Ken Nelson 3rd Greg Meagher Join the club for the camaraderie and fun! Applications for club membership and NCGA membership are both available at the Clubhouse. Men and women of all skill levels are welcome.

We’ll be looking forward to playing some new golf courses in the 2019 season.

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Spring Creek, Ripon

Mar 25

Stockton Golf and Country Club, Stockton

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Reserve at Spanos Park, Stockton

May 20

Brookside Country Club, Stockton

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Poppy Ridge Golf Club, Livermore

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Saddle Creek, Copperopolis

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Tennis

By Jim Corey

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ow long has it been since an American man won a Grand Slam and who was it? Andy Roddick was the last American man to win and it was in 2003 when he won the U.S. Open. In the 10 years prior to that, our men won 21 Grand Slams but since Andy’s win in 2003, American men have made it to a final just five times, losing all 5.

As the year ends, there are nine American men ranked in the Top 100 in the world.

John Isner, 33 years old and 6’9” tall, is our highest-ranking man at #9. John is known for his huge serves but has limited mobility and groundstrokes. This is his highest ranking in his 12-year pro career and he has never made it to a Slam final so it is unlikely that he will be our next Grand Slam Champion.

After Isner, there is Jack Sock, who is 26 years old and is ranked #23, and Steve Johnson, 28 years old and ranked #36. Both players did not play well in 2018 and saw their rankings on a downward trend. Sock has successfully been playing doubles more often and so he may have found his niche there and not in singles. Johnson was a twotime National Collegiate Athletic Association champion at the University of Southern California but has not been able to attain that level as a professional.

All three of these men could break through and win a Slam but the next two men are clearly our future and already they are fun to watch as their rankings continue to rise.

Frances Tiafoe is only 20 years old and already ranked #44. He started the year ranked #79. His parents moved to the U.S. in 1996 from Sierra Leone and he actually started playing at age 3 along with his twin brother, Franklin. At an early age, both boys had promising tennis careers but only Frances has met expectations. After his parents migrated to the U.S., they lived in Maryland and the boys excelled on the Junior Tennis Circuit. Their father worked as the Head of Maintenance at a tennis center and his sons would go to work with him and spend all day playing tennis.

Frances is 6’2” and very athletic. He has a big serve and his groundstrokes are improving daily. He played on the U.S. Davis Cup Team this year and that experience will help for a successful career and, hopefully, a Grand Slam is in his future.

Taylor Fritz is only 21 years old and was the fastest rising player on the tour this year. He is now ranked #49 after starting 2018 as #104. Taylor is from Southern California and still resides there with his wife and one-year-old son, Jordan. He began playing tennis at age 2, as both of his parents were professional tennis players. His father is now a coach and his mother was a Top 10 player on the women’s tour. Taylor is 6’4” with a big serve and solid ground strokes, both of which are needed for a Grand Slam winner.

Both Frances and Taylor are expected to lead the red, white and blue for the U.S. Both players have qualified for the prestigious 21-and-under event, Next Gen ATP Finals to be held November 6-10 at the Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy. Only eight players in the world qualify and play for the championship.

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Yellow-rumped Warbler

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nother Woodbridge winter visitor is the Yellow-rumped Warbler (also known as “butter butt”). They travel in small flocks and you will probably hear chirping sounds as they chatter back and forth long before you see them. Their yellow markings can very from pale cream to rich yellow. Generally, warblers eat insects in the spring and summer and seeds and berries in the winter. In our area during winter they feast on the small winged seeds from dry crepe myrtle capsules, lavender seeds, small berries and the many insects (aphids, larva) that survive the mild winters. You might also find them sneaking a bit of sugar water from your hummingbird feeders from time to time.

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Breast Cancer Walk

By Carol Jo Hargreaves WBL photos by Jennie Custodio

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group of more than 50 men, women, boys and girls united to walk or cycle throughout Woodbridge in support of the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk. The purpose of the walk was to raise awareness and celebrate life. This event holds special meaning for its pink-garbed participants, most of whom are survivors or relatives of survivors of the disease that kills more than 40,000 U.S. women each year. Monies donated and proceeds of the raffle were given to the American Cancer Society to help fund research and find cures.

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Triker’s Travels

By Judy McNamara

Bill Anton “I will fight no more forever”

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o one could be more invested in the welfare of veterans than Woodbridge resident Bill Anton. He is a life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America -XG\ 0F1DPDUD in Sonora, California. When he is able, he volunteers his time trying to get homeless vets off the streets and get them the help they need. He was in the 1st Infantry Division and served time in Vietnam in 1966-1967 as an infantryman and radioman. When in Vietnam he fought in three major battles, one in which he lost his best friend, Patrick Mercier, who received a Silver Star medal for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.

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neighbors and share an affinity for the written word, particularly poetry. Bill’s favorite poetry is from John’s self-published book, “The Statues Do Not Weep, Honoring Those Who Have Given All For Freedom,” Korean War Memorial, Washington, D.C. The statues do not weep, I notice as I stare intently at them in the darkening twilight Under Lincoln’s gaze, the slightly musty air, Dull unyielding glare of lights, Immutable they are, Isolated from the seasons, the times The only evidence of change a slight darkening of their bronze skins.

But they do not cry.

At least not now, under my gaze Maybe later, at night, cloaked in dark and fog.

Maybe they are all cried out Their tears gone, all shed for mothers, wives, brothers, lovers, fathers, sons and daughters born and unborn All gone for the feel of plowed earth under their unshod feet, for the soft touch of a hand, or intimate kiss. All gone, used up on whispers of all their unknown tomorrows.

They gaze ahead. Stoic, waiting. It is time, I think, to once more cry for them.

~ John Gilbert

We are fortunate to be in the company of people like Bill who gave so unselfishly to our country and who continues to better the lives of those less fortunate. Bill feels very passionate and dedicated to helping veterans who are struggling as he has. Thank you for your service, Bill.

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Bill lives by this quote from the Bible: “A new command I give: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another” ~ Jesus Christ

Bill and Cres Anton Bill acknowledges the fact that he suffers from chronic and profound post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to the time he spent fighting in the Vietnam War. PTSD can manifest itself in abuse of drugs and alcohol with which many homeless veterans struggle. Bill managed to get help from the VA and says he has been alcohol free for 13 years.

As a way of giving back, Bill helps out in Stand Downs organized by the Veterans Administration and various other veterans groups. As Bill says, “They are like an encampment where veterans can get help with medical and legal issues and sign up for benefits.” Bill has helped out in nine Stand Downs throughout California.

Bill grew up in Sacramento, went on to college and eventually worked in electronics for 35 years in the Silicon Valley. Bill considers the greatest achievements in his life are marrying and staying married to Cres, the love of his life, and being able to help homeless veterans.

Being an avid reader, Bill’s favorite books include “The Testament” by John Grisham, “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand, “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee and poetry by published poet and Woodbridge resident, John Gilbert who wrote, “Statues Do Not Weep.” Bill has also written a play and is currently working on a novel.

John Gilbert, about whom I wrote an article several years ago, and Bill are

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n November 15, a sell-out crowd of wine lovers met to hear about “Tempting Tempranillo.” Tempranillo is considered Spain’s noble grape. In addition to hearing all about the Tempranillo grape, the class was treated to 12 wines from the Rioja region of Spain. Many of the wines on the table were from Grand Reserva, the highest classification. As usual, the appetizers were incredible and the 120 students had a great time.

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This class is one of the most anticipated of each year. We have expanded to two evenings due to its popularity. Each class is open to 80 students. Participants bring any wine they wish to share for this event. They also bring an assigned potluck item and supply their own wine glasses.

The tables overflow with entrees, desserts and salads. On the community table for this special evening are 12 delightful dessert wines. The class also provides a delicious platter of tri-tip for each evening. The really exciting part is the bottle exchange where bottles are snatched away from one another until the bottle is frozen and no longer available for obtaining. When a bottle is finally frozen, the next participant has the opportunity to pick a new bottle from the table or steal away another bottle from someone else in the crowd. We have had times where one of our participants has had a bottle snatched out of his grasp 10 times!

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Cookies Compiled by Mike Spence

December 4 is National Cookie Day, but did you know?

• Cookies have been around as long as baking, even though not all cookies are baked.

• In most English-speaking countries except Canada and the U.S., crisp cookies are called biscuits.

• Cookies have many names in many languages. The term cookie used in North America seems to be borrowed from the Dutch koekje, a small cake.

• The difference between early cookies and sweet breads was a change in the cohesion agent. Cake batters use water to help form bubbles in the batter and make them fluffy while earlier cookies used oils (butter) that made them denser and crisp.

• Why were early cookies popular? Aside from the late-arriving sweet component, they provide nutrition, travel well, the oil component made them crispy and baked cookies would last longer than their individual raw components.

• Modern cookie recipes are hybrids of early cakes and cookies. Now, crispiness and chewiness are mostly determined by the cooking time.

• Cookies baked as a solid layer and then cut into individual portions are often called bar cookies and in England traybakes. Modern brownies are hybrids and it is not clear if they are cakes or bar cookies.

• Most modern cookies have a sweet component. They began to become sweet in mid-7th century Persia when sugar trading became common.

• Cookie dough ice cream was first popularized by Ben and Jerry’s but is now imitated by producers like Nabisco, 31 Flavors and Breyers.

There’s a recipe posted on the Food Network for homemade cookie dough ice cream. (Don’t look at the calories, % fat or cholesterol!)

• The discovery of creaming butter and sugar is disputed as to whom and where but it seems to be in the 1700s. Creamed butter and sugar would appear to be the most significant improvement to cookies in a millennium with chocolate as a close second.

• The Nieman-Marcus (or Mrs. Fields?) tale about a cookie recipe has been around for decades. The tale involves a diner asking for a copy of the house cookie recipe. The quoted charge was “two-fifty.” The diner was incensed when she found later that the amount was not a few dollars but several hundred.

To get back at the business, the diner published the recipe allowing free access. According to Snopes.com, the tale is completely false but during their research they found that there is/was no “Neiman-Marcus Café” nor a “Neiman-Marcus” cookie.

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LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER De-Stressing the Holidays

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ovember is National Stress-Free Family Holiday Month! Our holidays can be filled with stress and anxiety instead of the joy we want and expect. The National Institute of Mental Health explains, “Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Every type of demand or stressor - such as exercise, work, school, major life changes, or traumatic events – can be stressful.” Everyone has some stress, and it is not all bad – it can be motivating. But stress that lasts over a long period of time may be harmful to your health in various ways – suppressing some of your normal body functions like sleep, digestion and mental health.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “With some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would.” Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the times ahead.

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routine. Take a break and relax a few times during busy days. Deep breathing can help you relax.

Food can also affect stress – positively or negatively. Olivia Tarantino, author of Eat This Not That, lists the best and worst foods for stress and anxiety: Foods to avoid when under high stress: These cause sugar spikes or contain high sodium or chemicals that either stimulate adrenalin or interfere with mood balancers: Ice cream Coffee Chinese take-out Pretzels Canned soup

Pressed juice Wheat bran Red wine Diet soda Tofu

Healthier options to help avoid stress: These have been proven to change body chemistry and control hormones that effect stress: Spinach Olive oil Oats Wild salmon Strawberries Rooibos tea

Dark chocolate Red peppers Nuts Eggs Low fat plain yogurt Black tea

Live longer and healthier by minimizing stress to help enjoy the holidays!

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 health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or for nutritional guidance.

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Look for support groups, church staff or understanding friends to help with expressing yourself.

VOLUNTEER – There are many organizations looking for volunteers around the holidays. This can help you find some joy and make new friends.

Or donate to causes you believe in.

BE REALISTIC – Your situation may not be the same this year and new ways to celebrate may be in order. Don’t expect friends and family to be everything you expect. We are all going through different situations in our lives. We need to have compassion for each other and just enjoy.

WATCH YOUR BUDGET – Figure out what you can spend before you start shopping for gifts and food. Trying to impress others will not bring you happiness but only stress you more. Try making gifts or establishing a gift exchange. Potlucks can be fun.

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1. Eileen and Mike Hill in front of the riverboat American Duchess in Nottoway, Louisiana. They sailed the length of the Mississippi River from New Orleans, Louisiana, north to Red Wing, Minnesota.

2. Susan and John Goodman enjoyed Rome and the Amalfi Coast in Italy.

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Canada from Toronto to Vancouver.

4. Christine and Rich Snyder in Ketchikan, Alaska, during a cruise aboard the Celebrity Millennium.

5. Bryan and Jeannie Tebbutt and Carmela and Terry Hickey visited Niagara Falls on a trip to Toronto, Montreal, Ottowa and Quebec.

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Where in the world?

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

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1. Doug and Sandi Thompson in Venice, Italy.

2. Pat Glock-McKillip and John McKillip cruised on the Crown Princess to the Mediterranean island of Corsica.

3. Gordon and Jan Seifert celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary in Half Moon Bay, California.

4. Jane Kerr (left) at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, with family Ron and Carol Kerr and husband Garry Kerr (right).

5. Gail Lawrence and Polly Smith visited Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota.

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

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