Woodbridge LIFE April 2013

W oodbridge Volume 3 ▪ Issue 4

April

LIFE

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

April ▪ 2013

Constructing a Memoir Mel and Marge Reynolds take life "One step at a time."

Karla Hoyer feels the aches and benefits of Hatha Yoga. Page 7.

Bill Barnhart profiles Dan Bogue this month. Page 11.

Bekke Hess offers more Nostalgic Memories with April in Paris.

Pages 12 – 13.

Ed Shoup and Robert Philis deliver the latest from the Men of Woodbridge. Pages 14 – 15.

Kayo Armstrong shares Mel Reynolds' passion for serving.

Pages 20 – 21.

Kayo Armstrong also provides news from Pulte Homes regarding the new models. Pages 26 – 27.

Roger Cunning discusses portal updates. Page 29.

Mike Spence examines the Clubhouse paint details. Page 32.

Inside

Bedford and Hancock . . . 16 Bridge Scores . . . . . . . . 8 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Committees . . . . . . . . . 16 Doggie Bag . . . . . . . . . . 24 Events and Tours . . . . . 19 Garden Tasks . . . . . . . . 30 Groups and Clubs . . . . . . 28 Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Where in the World. . . . . . 38 WOA Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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WBL photo by Robert Philis.

Our Executive Director Kayo Armstrong captures the spirit of 'The Mayor,' Mel Reynolds, in a poignant feature article on pages 20 and 21. Celebrating 59 years of marriage this year, Mel and Marge are one of the 'quietly active' couples at Woodbridge. Always ready and willing to help when asked and to give a little push when needed, Mel and Marge enjoy time spent in fellowship with those friends and neighbors who share their passions and interests.

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From the Editor:

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t's spring. We may get another shower or two but, global warming aside, I love blue skies and temps in the 70s. Trees and shrubs are springing to life and I enjoy watching my new, feathered friends swoop in for the birdseed I now put out each morning. ►We think you’ll like the changes in this edition of WBL. Hats off to the talented members of our Communication Committee who brainstormed ideas and came up with solutions to improve our newspaper and portal.

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have our yards looking spectacular this summer (still on page 30). ►New residents are getting involved in community affairs through the various established committees and sub-committees that help guide the decisions of our WOA Board of Directors.

Speaking of directors, it is not too early to think about the fact that our two Resident Directors, Bill Barnhart and Denise Drewry, who have served faithfully and valiantly for nearly four years, will be stepping down and we’ll elect two new directors in September.

►The WBL team had fun with our ‘Construction’ theme ►Our Executive this month, and we Director Kayo Deb Ristau welcome feedback Armstrong often regarding the newly contributes her constructed layout of the paper. beautiful prose to WBL, sharing stories of passionate people within our community. Her poignant profile of Mel Reynolds captures the spirit of this quiet man who lets his ‘heart sing’ as he moves behind the scenes ‘doing nice things for nice people.’ ►Everyone is talking about the new model homes (pages 26-27), and we’re also anxious to get to know our pioneering new residents settling in the north. Welcome! ►In February, we ran an article about long-lived marriages. I'm adding two more to the list – Congratulations to Jack and Georgi Furrer, 64 years and Pete and Joyce Renebome, 60 years.

It takes dedication, trust, humor, love, a caring heart and steady hand to stay the course through good times and bad, sickness and health, and all the rest. ►Mike Spence took the lead in the Clubhouse repaint project several months ago to help ensure our Lakeview Clubhouse will serve us for many years into the future.

Final inspections and repairs will take place this month, and we’ll enjoy the beautiful and beneficial results this summer (page 32). ►Sandi Larson delivers tips to

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Foot stompin', toe tappin' good times last month T

By Deb Ristau

he Clubhouse was rocking with residents dancing to the Chicago style jazz and blues of Nat Bolden and his band. More than just music, Nat interacted with the crowd and entertained with hip-swayin', fingerpoppin' style. Activities Director Dodie Miller greeted residents as they filed into the Multipurpose Room while the musicians were getting ready.

Tables were laden with chips and assorted snacks and residents provided their own beverages.

There was a relaxed and easy atmosphere permeating the Clubhouse throughout the evening.

Judging from resident comments, Nat is a Woodbridge favorite.

Encore! Encore!

►The next issue of WBL will encounter a slight delay due to circumstances beyond our control.

Expect delivery on Friday, May 3.

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e’ve got an exciting month ahead and you'll find dates and times for most events listed on pages 34 and 35. It looks like Woodbridge is sailing on smooth waters in 70-degree weather this month. A little rain might fall, but we’ll work together with steady hands to stay the course. Whether you prefer to work behind the scenes like Mel Reynolds or take center stage as one of our committee volunteers or directors, your contributions are greatly appreciated. Like those long-lived marriages that stand the test of time, we hope to look back on these early years of our community and smile contentedly.

It’s spring. The birds, bees, gardeners, construction workers, directors, real estate sales people, painters and tax accountants are busy like the birds darting through our yard every morning. Many of the rest of us can take a page from Mel’s playbook and “look forward to a good night’s sleep and a happy Manteca morning.”

WBL photo by Deb Ristau.

Nat Bolden rocked the Lakeview Clubhouse with his authentic Chicago style of jazz and blues. At 85 years young, Nat kept up the pace with only one break and Woodbridge couples burned up the dance floor for four hours.

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From Dodie's Desk:

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here are many ways in our everyday lives to be a constructive part of our Woodbridge community. Join a group and share your talents or start a new group with residents who share your same interests.

Our Drama Group, for one, is starting a new series of skits, and you could be a very important part in helping them as there are many integral parts of putting together a play. Take a look at what their group offers and give it a try.

We have many groups and clubs looking to add new residents. You might join consider joining one of these groups to be part of a fundraiser or help with a project that is already in progress. The Artists and Crafters, Crochet, Needlework and Knitting, Grandparents, Men of Woodbridge and Second Chance Band are always looking for new members.

The Strummin’ Wonders Ukuleles will teach you to play, and you can have a lot of fun and perform with the group. The Veterans meet monthly and always welcome new members. Wheels of Woodbridge will be having a car show that supports Second Harvest Food Bank. Women of Woodbridge

WBL photos by Deb Ristau.

Dodie Miller helps local children, the Mary Graham Shelter for Foster Children and Haven of Peace Shelter for Women and Children. These are but a few and you can find the entire list of Woodbridge groups and clubs with contact information on page 34.

We look forward to all of you joining in and supporting the Woodbridge lifestyle and becoming part of the community and a member of one of these groups.

We’ll be looking for you!

WBL photos by Deb Ristau.

TOP LEFT: Shelly and Bob Edwards.

LEFT: Marie and George Moffat.

ABOVE: Nat Bolden shares a dance with Louise Rodriguez.

ABOVE RIGHT: Chris and Sandy Davison have a great time at the jazz and blues event.

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Directors’ Forum:

Busy days ahead

By Bill Barnhart, Resident Director

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t has been a very busy month for the Association. From the new management company, Riverside, taking over the reins from Vierra Moore, to our lake bio-filtering system being out of commission for several weeks, a lot of excitement has been generated throughout the community.

The tour of the Union Pacific Intermodal Facility went well with one exception. We ran out of room and were not able to get everyone onto the two buses provided. If you missed this event, take a moment and look back over pages 26 and 27 in last month’s Woodbridge LIFE for an overview of questions and more information from the tour in 2011.

The WOA Utilities and Maintenance Task Force met to discuss ideas proposed by residents at the February workshop.

Ideas the Task Force felt had merit and could be implemented more quickly are scheduled to go into effect March 29. Check out Executive Director Kayo Armstrong's article on page 5 for a more detailed list of these items. A number of items will require long term study and upfront money to implement. Those will take longer to evaluate.

As mentioned above, we had difficulties with the lake’s bio-filtering system this past month. A flange cracked in the 12-inch piping in the underground pump room. We shut the bio-filter system down

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The fourth bench was added to preclude a catastrophic to Panda Park at a location flooding of the pump room where people can sit and should the flange crack watch our beautiful sunsets. completely.

The Clubhouse painting The lake started looking a project is moving forward. little worse for wear as the We approved the draft system was down for nearly contract, three weeks. funding There is, and the however, potential a silver for change lining in the orders at experience. the March We now Board have some meeting. institutional A very knowledge important of how the aspect was bio-filter added to the system is decision. supposed to We are function. going to We created have an a new, analysis boardBill Barnhart done prior appointed Resident Director to painting task force at to ensure last month's there has been no internal meeting: the Graffiti Rubdamage of the walls due to Out Task Force (GROT) moisture intrusion before we whose purpose is to jump caulk the cracks and repaint. on graffiti issues as soon as The money for this project they occur. Bill Goodwin, will come from Reserves, a very active member of not our operating budget, the Property and Grounds and has been set aside these Committee (P&GC), was past five years for just this appointed to lead this effort. purpose.

If you have ever wanted The Helsing Group, which an avenue to get back at the Board hired in 2009 and taggers, get in touch with again in 2012 to evaluate our Bill and he’ll add you to his amenities and GROT Crew. their conditions, Benches has stipulated in We’ve been waiting for their report that those unused benches from the Clubhouse the Union Road entry near should be on the fountains to be moved a five-year where they will get some use. repaint schedule We did it! Three benches to preclude were moved to the bocce deterioration courts as bocce has developed necessitating into a very popular sport much more and with the addition of the major repair benches, it is likely that even work. We are more residents participate. right on schedule

and will proceed accordingly if the abovementioned analysis comes back negative for internal damage to the building.

I want to close my article this month with a solicitation. Bob Hall, our Neighborhood Watch Commander who was also on the P&GC, has decided to resign from the committee as he has a very full plate. Please thank Bob for his valued service to the community in his many activities.

With Bob's departure, there is now an open position on the P&GC. I would like anyone out there who has a

strong sense of ownership to our community to obtain an application from the front desk and submit it for consideration. The P&GC is a very active committee that spends a great deal of time looking after our community. Strong commitment is needed from anyone who serves on this committee. Perhaps you have the time, energy and talent to be a member of the P&GC. We welcome your participation and look forward to seeing your application.

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The Property and Grounds Committee (P&GC) is seeking a resident volunteer with a strong sense of ownership to our community. This active committee spends many hours looking after our community. A position on the committee requires a very strong commitment from those involved. If you have the time, energy and talent to give back to the community as a member of the P&GC, we welcome your participation and look forward to seeing your application soon. Applications are available at the front desk of the Lakeview Clubhouse.

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Changes at P&PC

By Denise Drewry, Resident Director

a wonderful and growing community.

My grateful thanks to the Neighborhood Watch for he Policy and passing out the 2013 resident Procedures Committee directories.

(P&PC) This year we rotates out had residents half of its receive the members book, initial every our list year. Each that they member received it, serves a correct any two-year errors (for term next time) and may and initial if reapply for they want to a second be included term. The in the 2014 members Denise Drewry book. Next are Resident Director year the only approved ones who by the will need WOA Board. This year I to submit a yellow form to am one of those rotating be included in the directory off the committee. I have a list of four candidates for are those who did not initial and those new residents who full membership and three moved in this year! YEA! alternates – one of these This makes the job much three alternates will come easier, and you won’t have on board in September to redo the form unless you when Bill Barnhart’s have a change in contact term is up and he leaves information. the committee. Bill and I have submitted our On March 4, I received recommended candidates an email from Summer to the Board for approval.

Ramirez who works at the Pulte sales office here. She My greatest thanks and informed me 730 homes have highest praise to those closed escrow. I’m sure there leaving and those staying have been more since then. for your dedication and hard work. You have done Our community is growing an excellent job. The four and changing. The new members leaving are Bea models are almost completed Lingenfelter, Kathleen and the old models (which Music, Barbara Silva face the back of the and myself, Denise Clubhouse) will be sold Drewry. Those remaining – furniture and all – this are Norm Hauser, Bob month. John Johnson, Hall, Alice Correia, WOA President, estimates Roger LaPresle, Bill Woodbridge will experience Barnhart, Jackie Rudy a brisk pace for home and Kathy Dezotte. sales over the 17 months.

My thanks to all 10 who AWESOME! Who wouldn’t applied for committee want to live here? membership. It is important to encourage our residents to get involved and for new leaders to step forward. Ours is

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►Televisions in the locker rooms will not be operable.

Belt Tightening Plan

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►The living and billiards room fireplaces will be used only by special request or for periodic staff-designated events.

By Kayo Armstrong Executive Director

t home, and in business environments, it’s always healthy to periodically evaluate our income and expenses, seeking opportunities to reduce costs while still maintaining our valued lifestyle level.

At Woodbridge, it is even more critical we do this as responsible stewards of our budget which is based primarily on your monthly assessments.

The 2013 Operating Budget is slightly less than previous years in spite of our growth, so it’s imperative that we maximize our dollars and look for ways to reduce costs.

In general, nearly $350,000 of the annual operating budget is spent on utilities.

We’ve recently formed a group of residents who are committed to find ways of “tightening our community belt,” without feeling an uncomfortable pinch in our lifestyle.

This group is called the WOA Cost-Savings Task Force and was created from the Board workshop held in February which provided all residents the opportunity to brainstorm on ways to stretch our dollars. The Resident Task Force is comprised of Bill Barnhart, Garry Dudley, Bill Goodwin, Linda Hauser, Norm Hauser, George Jones, Garry Kerr, Don St. Lawrence and Steve Wells.

The group is evaluating and researching numerous different aspects of our operations, including utility usage and expense, the type of lights and frequency of usage, thermostats and HVAC efficiency, opportunities for solar power and wells, and cost

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Kayo Armstrong Executive Director savings from entry fountain and lake fountain lighting and operation times, along with use of televisions, fireplaces, pools and spas.

We’ve already analyzed our utility usage and, thanks to Steve Wells and his PG&E affiliation, have performed an audit of our current lighting fixtures, bulbs and systems.

As residents working on behalf of residents, the Task Force will be implementing several operational changes beginning today, Friday, March 29. While some of these changes may be a bit uncomfortable at first, they are all designed to save money and “tighten our belts” without feeling too much of a pinch.

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tarting today, the following programs are in effect: ►Televisions in the fitness center/walking track, community retreat, living room and billiards room will not be automatically turned on in the morning, thus eliminating the wasted utility cost for unwatched sets. You are welcome to watch television in any of these rooms. Simply ask the front desk monitor for a remote control and enjoy your favorite shows. When you’re done, please turn the television off, unless someone else is watching it, and return the remote control to the desk.

►The indoor spa temperature will range from 100 to 102 degrees, rather than the previous 101 to 103 degrees. ►The indoor pool temperature will range from 80 to 83 degrees, rather than the previous 82 to 85 degrees. ►Group and club leaders will be responsible for turning lights off and on in various rooms as they are used. Lights will remain off when a room is not in use. ►All residents will be responsible for conservatively using the community thermostats.

If you adjust a particular thermostat for a meeting or activity, please adjust it back to where you found it before leaving the room. ►Entry fountains and lights, along with lake fountains and lights, where programmable, will operate from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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he Resident Task Force realizes that some of these measures may take a bit of getting used to but is also confident that these adjustments will make a positive and immediate impact on our utility costs.

If you have additional ideas or suggestions on cost saving opportunities, please contact me or one of the Task Force members listed above. Thank you for supporting the Resident Task Force in its efforts to benefit all of us at Woodbridge!

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 FITNESS

Gym Etiquette

By Paul Serpa Senior Fitness Specialist

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es, Virginia, there is gym etiquette.

Keeping a towel with you at all times to use between your skin and the machine is a must.

Using the disinfectant and towels provided to wipe down the machines when you are done is equally important.

You should not take longer than one minute of rest between sets while working on the machines.

“May I work in with you, please?” is a good opening line if you find someone taking too long between sets. If someone asks you if they can work in with you, please be accommodating and let them use the machine while you rest. Also, please use only one machine at a time. Leaving your towel on a treadmill or any machine to “claim” it while you use another machine and then coming back to it is poor gym etiquette.

When lowering the weight stacks, remember not to clang the weights. It is not only annoying to your fellow gym members, but it indicates improper lifting technique. Free weights and plates should always be returned to their proper homes.

Also, be careful not to use too much perfume or cologne.

Following these tips will make for a happy, healthy gym and residents.

 SOFTBALL

Opening Day is April 6

By Dave Reed

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oftball’s Opening Day ceremony, Saturday, April 6, promises to be great again this year. The ceremony is something the whole Del Webb Woodbridge community can enjoy. We will have the East

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Union High School JROTC here to conduct the flag ceremony.

The Second Chance Band, our Woodbridge Singers and the Strummin’ Wonders Ukulele group will perform. The Diamond Gals will decorate for the Opening Ceremony. The kitchen will be open during the games. Bring your grandchildren, watch the games afterward and enjoy a reasonably priced lunch.

The Silver Sluggers have enough players to field five teams this year, plus the Wolverines. The four teams from last year are the Red, White, Blue and Green teams. The fifth team will pick its color soon.

The Silver Sluggers will play two games on Wednesdays and two games on Saturdays.

The Wolverines Team is comprised of players from the five Silver Slugger teams. The Wolverines play other senior softball teams from outside Del Webb Woodbridge, such as the Modesto Seniors and Lodi Seniors. These teams play the Wolverines on our softball field and those games have already started.

The Diamond Gals have the same four squads as last year, appropriately named Squads 1, 2, 3 and 4. The squads are joined together so there are two teams each week. The Diamond Gals’ games are on Saturdays (times vary) and their practices are on Mondays from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

If you would like to join a team but missed the main sign-up period, you may sign up any time during the season. The forms are available at the front desk.

NOTE: It has been brought to our attention that the “Keep Out” signs on the chains blocking the entrances to the softball field are perceived to mean only the softball players may use the field.

The signs are intended to keep nonresidents from using the field. The softball field may be used by all Del Webb Woodbridge residents.

You and your guests may use the field, but you may not bring your grandchildren’s teams in to practice on the field. Please see the community rules and regulations for more information.

Please come and watch us play.

Our schedule is posted on the portal. If you have any questions, please call Dave Reed at home 209239-5175 or cell 209-740-6289.

The Woodbridge Senior Softball Council members look forward to seeing all of you soon.

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By Barbara Silva and Rudy Salvador

overall in the tournament, but the Wolverines gave them their only loss with a 14-11 victory for the Wolverines on Friday. The plucky team from Woodbridge also pulled past the Sacramento Blues with a final score of 15-13 and went on to defeat the Legends, 15-9.

While it takes an entire team to pull a win together, a few standout plays were made. Bob Perrin slammed one out of the park and Jerry Monares made several outstanding plays while pitching and at second base.

Tom Mello, Jack Dauler, Pat O'Rourk and Sandy Davison hold the team's top batting averages.

Teams playing in the Northern California Senior Softball league come from Merced in the south and as far as Medford, Oregon, in the north. Last year there were 117 teams in the league.

These are all seniors who love the game. They are active, fit and having fun, too! The next tournament is slated for April 25 through 28 in Lodi. More detailed information will be posted on the Woodbridge portal. We encourage you to come out and cheer for our awesome Wolverines!

ur Woodbridge Wolverines took second place in the first Northern California Senior Softball Tournament of the season held last month at Big League Dreams sports park in Manteca. After winning the first game of the twoday six-game series, the Wolverines lost two games but roared back to win all three games on the final day of the tournament.

Outscoring the Great Life Legends by eight runs with a score of 23-15, scoring a whopping 13 runs in the first inning, the Wolverines did not fare so well against the Sacramento Blues, losing 7-19. In the third game on Thursday, the Wolverines came up short again, losing to the San Francisco Seals by one run with a final score of Seals 14, Wolverines 13.

Friday dawned clear and sunny and the Wolverines were obviously rested and ready. "The guys were on fire with the bats and the defense came through when we needed it," said Rudy Salvador.

The San Photo courtesy of Barbara Silva.

Francisco We didn't get any action shots, but we did get the guys with a copy of Seals took Woodbridge LIFE at Big League Dreams. l to r: Gary Fiorio, Will Weintz, first place Rudy Salvador and Nelson Conner showing the March issue of WBL.

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Hatha Yoga I

By Karla Hoyer

started my fitness quest with a wonderful day of shopping.

This is my favorite way to enjoy a relaxing day, and I can’t think of a better way to spend it than to go on a quest for the right outfit and equipment for my next adventure.

I found the yoga mat first and then had to search to find the right outfit to match the mat color perfectly.

That day luck was definitely on my side and everything just went right.

I was looking forward to joining the yoga group and felt pretty confident about taking this class. I thought, after working out for the last four years, I was in decent shape and would breeze through yoga.

The yoga class is currently being taught in the Multipurpose Room from 8 to 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Robyn Bartley, a new Woodbridge resident, has been the yoga instructor for the last six-anda-half months. Robyn also teaches classes at the In-Shape Sports Club in Manteca and her style of teaching is the Hatha style of yoga.

When the clock strikes 8 a.m., the music is turned on and class begins. Four students were taking the Thursday class and the number has stayed that way for three weeks now, though I am told the Tuesday class has nine students. I am sure they are like me with conflicting schedules and not enough days in the week. I felt pretty good about my first class and was looking forward to returning the following

Karla Hoyer week; however, two men who take this class put me to shame.

I asked Robyn and Marybeth Saari, another Woodbridge resident who takes the yoga class, if they felt the pain of the hardwood floor with the style of mats they used. They both informed me they use between two and three mats at one time to help soften the pain on the knees and tailbone. You guessed it! That meant more shopping for more mats. I decided to coordinate this time and not try to match perfectly.

The following day I awoke with sore muscles I didn’t even know I had. I honestly thought I would have exercised every muscle in my body after all of my workouts, but obviously I was wrong. For a few days, I could feel every slat of the hardwood floor I worked out on in the Multipurpose Room. I found that relaxing and freeing the mind of all plans for the day ahead was one of the hardest parts of yoga.

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My balance has not been as good as This style of yoga is recommended I thought it would be and staying for beginners to be able to work at focused seems even tougher for me. their own pace.

I went online to check the exact I am definitely going to continue number of muscles in the human with yoga and will strive to learn body and could only find approximate how to slow down and enjoy the numbers, varying from one site to small things in life. I really need to another. The numbers ranged from learn to stop and smell the roses all 639 to 800 muscles in the human of the time and enjoy the beauty of body. There are three types of everyday life. This will, however, muscles in the body - cardiac, smooth require more shopping to build a and skeletal. No matter how many new wardrobe of workout clothes muscles the human since you all body has, all of know I can’t The benefits of yoga include mine were sore. always wear the relaxing the body and fighting same outfit. I Hatha Yoga will only be able stress .

The Hatha style of yoga dates back to 15th to attend one century India. is used in preparation for class a week Hatha Yoga is intensive meditation . This style until summer sometimes called a vacation when of yoga is recommended for “dual” type of yoga longer get because it includes beginners to be able to work at Itonospend one a duality between their own pace . day a week with two opposites, Queen Avery the sun (in Hindi, and Princess ”ha”) and the moon Addie, my two funny and beautiful (“tha”). The benefits of yoga include granddaughters who make my relaxing the body and fighting stress. heart smile.

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 BRIDGE

 CPR CLASSES

By Don St. Lawrence

The Bridge group meets Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Club Room.

Bridge Scores

MARCH 4: Carolee Jones 4860; Judy McNamara 4130; Nancy Compton 3920; Deb Ristau 3760; Jeannie Grinsell 3740; Robi Cornelius 3610; Grace Pasion 3380; Don Harris 2730; Kathy Comden 2590; Phil McCallion 2580; Lee Stern 2230; Sharyl Burgeson 2130; Phyllis Tindell 1910; Don St. Lawrence 1670.

MARCH 11: Phil McCallion 4900; Don St. Lawrence 4130; Letha Watson 4110; Robi Cornelius 3940; Janet Webster 3910; Phyllis Tindell 3840; Grace Pasion 3770; Lee Stern 3670; Nancy Compton 3200; Don Harris 2640; Renée St. Lawrence 2590; Judy McNamara 2510.

MARCH 18: Kathy Comden 5380; Lee Stern 4100; Nancy Compton 4010; Carol Goodwin 3720; Don Harris 3540; Robi Cornelius 3050; Letha Watson 2850; Phyllis Tindell 2440; Phil McCallion 1930; Judy McNamara 1910; Jeannie Grinsell 1750.

MARCH 25: Sharyl Burgeson 4980; Renée St. Lawrence 4030; Don St. Lawrence 3990; Lee Stern 3790; Letha Watson 3190; Phil McCallion 3040; Judy McNamara 2920; Phyllis Tindell 2860; Carolee Jones 2670; Jeannie Grinsell 2170; Grace Pasion 1980; Robi Cornelius 1120.

 TEXAS HOLD 'EM

A Texas Hold 'em poker tournament is planned for Sunday, April 14, in the Quincy Room from 12:30 to 6 p.m.

Sign-ups are being accepted by Joe Victoria, 815.9343 and/or Al Sanchez, 239.8235.

WBL photo by Deb Ristau.

Kaye Sanchez (left) and Marilyn White hosted this casino themed table at the Ladies' Afternoon Tea in February. Both men and women enjoy playing cards in the Poker group and all residents are invited to join. Sign up soon!

The next CPR class will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. Do not pass up the opportunity to relearn and regain your confidence to administer this life-saving technique.

Resident Director and Registered Nurse Denise Drewry will instruct this informative session. The next CRR class will be held on May 11.

 DOCTORS HOSPITAL

Doctors Hospital of Mantea invites you to join the fun at its Wine and Cheese social this month. Soda and water will also be available.

This is an opportunity to meet new neighbors and get to know the people from Doctors Hospital of Manteca.

Check your calendar and sign up at the front desk for this free event on April 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Also on tap from Doctors Hospital is a presentation by Dr. Morteza Farr, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, regarding options for those who suffer with hip and/or knee joint pain. Dr. Farr will discuss new innovations for the relief of hip and knee joint pain on Monday, April 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

 HEARING

The Wesson Hearing Aid Center of Manteca (see ad, page 31) will host a Dessert and Wine Social Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

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By Marie Evans

he book selection discussed at our March meeting was unusual for us in that it was nonfiction. It also happens that I have read the three other books written by this author and found them very interesting and enjoyable as well.

Malcolm Gladwell is an adept writer who knows how to captivate his audience even though the subject matter may sound dry.

Apparently, others feel as I do, because the members present for this discussion scored it an average of 3.7 out of a possible 5.

The highest rating given was 4.5 and the lowest 3. There were nine members present.

The name of the book was OUTLIERS - The Story of Success.

Sounds dry, doesn't it? It was not.

I found the epilogue of particular interest - A Jamaican Story. Here, Mr. Gladwell gave an account of his personal ancestry and disclosed he and Colin Powell descend from the same slave and slave-owner in Jamaica. He discussed prejudice in Jamaica and the treatment of slaves by their owners. The group held interesting discussions of the various chapters.

I personally found the chapter on plane crashes quite interesting.

I have never been comfortable flying (I belong to the “If God had meant us to fly, He would have given us wings” school of thought), but I have an insane interest in plane crashes and other frightening aspects of flying and found Mr. Gladwell's findings quite interesting. I liked his contrarian approach of taking a subject, such as success and intellect, and approaching it from a different angle than most researchers do.

This made for interesting, thoughtprovoking reading. Since he is a careful researcher and backs up his findings, OUTLIERS was a book that made for interesting discussion. Thank you, Patty

DeRoos, for suggesting the book and leading the discussion.

There are a couple of changes to our future reading list: July has been changed to Reneé St. Lawrence, but no book has been selected.

Sandi Young is taking October and her book selection is WILD by Cheryl Strayed. Hazel Fields has moved to November and the book remains the same - THE THREE WEISSMANNS IN WESTPORT by Catherine Schine.

The rest of the schedule remains the same with Sally Collins leading our April discussion.

Every Del Webb resident is welcome in our club. We meet the first Wednesday of the month at the Clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. See you there!

The Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeview Clubhouse. Every Woodbridge resident is welcome.

Please bring to the class: • Your own wine glasses.

• A bottle of blended red wine. We challenge you to find and try something different. Remember: a 'blend' must contain at least two winegrape varietals, such as cabernet sauvignon and merlot.

Combinations of up to five varietals are not unusual in a complex blend.

• An appetizer to share.

Plates, utensils, napkins and water will be provided.

This is a great place to make new friends and learn more about one of our largest local industries. We hope to see you there.

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By Anne Madrid

ave you ever dreamed of performing or seeing your name in lights? Maybe you have a talent for costuming or just want to help with staging a play. The Drama group is starting a new series of skits and invites you to participate. No experience is necessary. For more information, call Anne Madrid at 824-5725.

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  WINE EDUCATION

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By Deb Ristau

he Wine 101 group will hold its April education session Wednesday, April 3, at the Clubhouse from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The theme this month is Blended Reds. Presenter Dave Dart of d'Art Winery in Lodi will teach us about the many nuances of blending red wines and how winemakers can make an ordinary wine extraordinary.

All residents are welcome to attend, but space is limited to 60 people. If you'd like to join this lively, eclectic group, please make a reservation by calling Deb Ristau at (209) 825-8095. If you connect with the answering machine, please leave your name, return phone number and number attending.

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Shenanigans!

By Roger Cunning

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new musical group is hoping residents will like their beat!

“Shenanigans” played for the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, March 17. The group, headed by Sue Lough, likes to play old-time bluegrass and American folk music. That means reels and jigs! Irish and Celtic music is not far from the early American folk style, so it seemed natural to play a few Irish tunes on St. Patrick's Day. “Shenanigans” includes Woodbridge residents Sue Lough on fiddle, Dann Ayala on acoustic guitar, Elizabeth Cunning on piano and Roger Cunning on hammered dulcimer and harmonica.

Sue and her husband Mike moved here from Michigan this past November. Sue began playing the violin as a young girl but, once out of school, set her violin aside for the next 40 years. She renewed her violin talent a few years ago by joining several other musicians who enjoyed playing early American folk music.

Sue wants to play her fiddle with others in Woodbridge who may also have set their instruments aside for a rest. If you have any kind of acoustic stringed instrument, consider dusting it off and having some fun! If you just want to learn how to play, Sue will help with that at no cost. The group currently meets in residents’ homes. Contact Sue at (209) 624-3713.

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These happy Woodbridge musicians form the entertaining group, "Shenanigans." Led by Sue Lough (seated), they performed at the Men of Woodbridge corned beef and cabbage dinner on Saint Patrick's Day last month. Other members of this bluegrass and American folk music playing quartet include (l to r) Roger and Elizabeth Cunning and Dann Ayala.

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Retired Carpenter a profile of Dan Bogue

By Bill Barnhart, president and head lugnut

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hat happens to a guy when he worked as a carpenter all his working life and then retires with lots of time on his hands? He gets "bored" (pun intended)! Take Dan Bogue, for instance. He gets bored pretty easily when he doesn’t have an ongoing project. Dan is presently working on restoration of his fourth classic vehicle in the past 13 years. What moves a man to go from wood working to metal working?

For a car guy like Dan, the answer is his love of old cars and bringing them back to life. To hear him tell it, each of his four restorations was a piece of junk when he first brought it home. You all know that old saying, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” The first treasure was a 1946 Business

Coupe, bought in 1999 and completed in 2001. It was finished off in baby blue so one could really consider it Dan’s baby. Grandson Noah, who was two-and-a-half at the time, named the car “Blues Clues” after a character of that name from a Nickelodeon children’s television show. The car was recently sold in 2012, and the new buyer took out the original flat head mill and replaced it with a crate engine.

Go figure …

By 2002 Dan was bored again and went in search of another project, finding a 1951 Chevy pick-up truck with a sixcylinder that needed everything. Three years later, he’s got a low-riding, 350 Photo courtesy of Bill Barnhart. small-block powered winning truck, Dan and Britt Bogue at the Wheels of Woodbridge breakfast in February. named “Magenta” by Noah, that he still drives frequently when the weather is nice. After the Chevy truck, in no mainly the interior remaining bored again. Within the month time at all, this retired carpenter got to be finished. Dan enjoys after finishing the truck, Dan driving the roadster around came home trailering a 1954 Mercury Monterey. with a beautiful sounding small block Chevy motor, letting it While not in too bad all hang out with the hood off condition and still and the pipes showing, as all having all its parts and roadsters of that vintage were trim, Dan stripped it meant to be driven. Anyone down to the bare frame, seeing a trend here? I was just as he had the thinking of all the small block previous two projects, and got to work restoring V-8s. What did you think I was referring to? it. After chopping and blocking it, and this and that, Dan ended up with I’ve personally seen all four of Dan’s restorations, and he the “Green Puppy,” also seems to have not applied the named by Noah. carpenter’s number one basic rule which is – cut to fit and Dan’s current project is then beat it into place! When a 1929 Ford Roadster. asked what the differences Now Dan is a tall man, were between working with so he had to slice and wood and working with metal, dice the body two-andDan’s response was, “Only the a-half inches longer Photos courtesy of Dan Bogue. size of the project.” I’m waiting to make it fit him Dan Bogue shows off his 'Vanilla to see what Dan’s next project comfortably. Dan says Shake' roadster. The photo at left is when he gets bored again; he put it together and shows the same car much earlier. took it apart three times and, oh, by the way, the color of to make sure everything the roadster is “Vanilla Shake.” fit right. The roadster is nearing completion with

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Nostalgic Memories

By Bekke Hess

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Do you have a nostalgic story to share? Please contact Bekke Hess or any of the journalists listed on page 16. We would love to share your story here in Woodbridge LIFE.

et’s clean off the construction dust, take a deep breath and travel to Paris . . .

it doesn’t fall in a straight line, but wafts sideways.

My only experience with Paris was short, but seemed quite long at the time. My tour group was travelling to Israel, stopping en route in Paris to refuel. After we were back in the air for an hour, we developed engine trouble and had to return to Paris, as there were neither the parts nor the mechanical personnel to repair the plane in Tel Aviv.

Sitting around the airport for an additional two-plus hours was rather tedious for us already weary travelers. But, the trip thereafter certainly made up for the initial glitches.

Inger Hammer enjoyed her brief sojourn in Paris very much, doing a little bit of everything.

Cal Wright

Cal Wright was there for quite a bit longer than that! He served three years at a shipyard in the “Paris of southern France” and has some fond memories of spending time in the city of Paris. Cal advises that if you drop a franc from the top of the Eiffel Tower,

Inger Hammer

It was about 1990 when I worked for Moraga Travel as a travel consultant.

One day we got a notice from Air France that they were giving roundtrip San Francisco to Paris tickets to travel agents for $150. My husband didn’t want to go, so I asked my friend Tina if she would like to take a trip to Paris and she did. I found a small hotel in walking distance to the Louvre and Notre Dame - so off we went – we only had three days.

In that short time, we saw everything and walked everywhere.

Our feet hurt, so we soaked them in the bidet while sitting on the toilet. We took the subway to the theater district with Moulin Rouge and a bus trip out to Versailles; we ate in small local restaurants. Even not speaking any French, it was a lot of fun; everyone was so nice to us.

The world famous Moulin Rouge.

Photo by Deb Ristau.

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Only one waiter treated us badly and that was in a touristy restaurant. We went to the top of the Eiffel Tower and also climbed up the Arc de Triomphe. Unfortunately, we ran into a group of children who worked to pick our pockets. Tina had her wallet stolen right out of her purse, but the owner was very helpful with calling the credit card company. It was all a very good trip, and I would love to return.

Patty DeRoos

Patty DeRoos shares some wonderful memories, also.

Photo by Deb Ristau.

This exquisite stained glass exhibit is housed in the Musée du Louvre.

it seemed our attempts hurt their hearts. After impossible driving adventures, we parked and walked along the Seine, navigating the Right and Left Banks.

We took in the cafes, delicious breads, cheeses, the coffee, the busy streets and bicycles. We enjoyed the gardens, squares and parks.

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It was the summer of 1971 and I had just finished my first year of teaching in South San Francisco.

Three of us headed for Europe (my first trip!) I purchased a VW camper (with a pop-top, refrigerator and sink). After a everywhere, week in London, sketching we picked the and adding camper up in a drama to Amsterdam the scene in and began front of us. our camping The Arc de experience Triomphe and through Eiffel Tower lovely were dazzling at Holland, night. Yet, what Photo c Patty D ourtesy e R o of Pa Belgium, I remember most os to friends in a Volk ured France w tty DeRoos. was returning to France and ith two in 1971 swagon .

Westfa into Paris! the campground lia cam per and meeting other This was the city we had dreamed young people and about! We found a campground families from France, outside the city and met many Sweden, Norway, Belgium and interesting people there. We were 22 Denmark. We shared food, songs, years old and barely spoke French; campfires and stories. (next page)

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In writing this, I realized it was in Paris that I began two life-long love affairs. The first was a love of art.

My visits to the Musée du Louvre introduced me to Da Vinci, Van Gogh and his “Almond Branches,” Raphael, Degas, Signac, Vermeer and his “Lacemaker,” Monet, Cezanne and Gaugin. I was awestruck by the artists and their work!

The second was a love of stained glass windows which was inspired by our visits to the Cathedral of Notre Dame and later to Chartres. It was the rose window, the labyrinth, the sculptures, the enormity and genius of these holy places that moved me.

In the Cathedral, I found the candles and lit one, kneeling, feeling grateful. As I rose to leave, a young Frenchman approached me and, in lovely French, tried to convince me to go with him!

Evidently young American women were easy to “pick up” as he put it. I told him I was just praying! “So?” he declared.

“Only in Paris,” we laughed as we headed south, anxious to get to Spain.

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And, here’s some local flavor from Deb Ristau.

We were savoring the remnants of a late supper at a small pub on a narrow crowded street in Paris, near the Sacre Coeur Chapel, when we heard a noisy commotion outside. A fire truck pulled to a stop at the front door, blocking the street from curb to curb. When the happy firefighters sauntered in and ordered beer for everyone, including themselves, we stared with growing fascination at a scene that could never take place in our rule-ridden California.

They were having a ‘going-away’ party for one of the firemen, and we were soon part of the merriment as everyone was singing songs and dancing. A woman wearing a wedding dress came in from the street to pose for photographs with the firemen. When their radios barked an urgent message, they grabbed their gear and off they went, sirens blaring.

In their wake, Dave and I left the pub and walked to the chapel to watch the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower at midnight. It was definitely a Parisian night to remember.

A Photo by Deb Ristau.

Dave Ristau (top right) joins the Paris Fire Department celebrating at Corcoran's Irish Pub in the 18th arrondissement of Paris known as Montmarte. The Ristaus spent a month in Paris in 2006 thanks to a home exchange program.

The Eiffel Tower across the Champ de Mars.

re you ready to pack your bags yet? If not, you can always travel to Paris vicariously, via books and film. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown is an exciting novel and movie. The Last Time I Saw Paris is a great film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Van Johnson.

Cara Black has written a series of mysteries set in Paris. The Piano Shop on the Left Bank

by T.E. Carhart is a memoir about Paris and pianos. And, of course, there are two classics by Victor

Photo by Deb Ristau.

Hugo, Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. For the gastronomes, Julia Child’s My Life in France is a great read.

See you in my memories!

Editor's note: You can also purchase tickets for the Women of Woodbridge Sip for Scholarship event, "French Bistro" wine tasting, May 2!

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Men of Woodbridge serve good food, good times and good will

he Men of Woodbridge group prepared last month for one of its biggest cooking events, the St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage feast, held Sunday, March 17. The event is now history and, hopefully, we had satisfied customers.

Our goal for the group is to be able to prepare a meal for our residents with the proceeds assisting a charitable organization

or purchasing cooking equipment for the Clubhouse. We have fun doing what we do and that’s what’s important. On the third Tuesday of each month, we pick up trash along the Highway 120 Bypass and Airport Way interchange as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program to help keep our community clean of trash.

A group of our men are in the process of forming a graffiti removal team to keep fences graffiti free by repainting them with matching paint.

Join the Men of Woodbridge on the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Club Room.

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Nick Music gets into the spirit of the season for the Men of Woodbridge's St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage dinner last month. According to organizer Ed Shoup, the group aims to prepare and serve meals for residents with proceeds assisting charitable organizations or used to purchase equipment for the Clubhouse demo kitchen.

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LEFT: Dave Reed (left) and Jack Dauler wear their Men of Woodbridge red shirts and aprons while on kitchen duty during their annual St. Patrick's Day event.

BOTTOM LEFT: Tom Heath gives an encouraging 'thumbs up' signal.

BELOW: Diana Clements lent her voice to 'Shenanigans' when the musicians played their unique brand of bluegrass and American folk ballads steeped in Celtic and Irish traditions of jigs and reels on St. Patrick's Day.

Special thanks from the Woodbridge LIFE team to Ed Shoup for writing the Men of Woodbridge article, and to Robert Philis, one of the new members of the Communication Committee, for taking these great photographs! —Editor

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WOA Committees

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re you interested in becoming part of the decision making process at Woodbridge? Want to know more about how decisions are made? You might want to volunteer to serve on one of the many boardappointed committees serving the community.

Resident Directors Bill Barnhart and Denise Drewry will both be leaving the board this year and they leave large shoes to fill. Both directors have already served two terms. Residents interested in running for one of these positions are advised to contact Kayo Armstrong at 824.7831 or kayo.woodbridge@ gmail.com. ►In his column this month, Resident Director Bill Barnhart mentions the newly appointed Graffiti Rub-Out Task Force (GROT) whose purpose is to jump on graffiti issues as soon as they occur. Bill Goodwin, a member of the P&GC was appointed to lead the effort.

I was pleased to read in the Manteca Bulletin, (Friday, March 22) that Bill Goodwin is taking a very vocal and active civic roll as our Woodbridge GROT leader. According

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to Managing Editor of the Bulletin Dennis Wyatt, Bill was at the Manteca City Council meeting last month challenging the city to find a better color than 'putrid salmon' to cover graffiti throughout the city and especially at Woodbridge.

Way to go, Bill!

Our GROT team just might make the whole town look better!

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Woodbridge Owners Association Board-Appointed Committees Thanks to the numerous volunteers who comprise the Board-Appointed committees at Woodbridge. Listed below are the committees along with contact information for the chairperson and secretary, if applicable. Your participation in any of the scheduled committee meetings is always welcome.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW • Mike Wallick, Chair mike.wallick@pultegroup.com

FINANCE • Christine Carlson, Chair christine.carlson@pultegroup.com LIFESTYLE • Dodie Miller, Chair millerdodie@gmail.com 209.824.7927

POLICY & PROCEDURES • Denise Drewry, Chair drewryd@comcast.net 209.639.2448

• Bea Lingenfelter, Secretary beaal@comcast.net 209.239.3881

PROPERTY & GROUNDS • Bill Barnhart, Chair bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us 209.629.8838

COMMUNICATION • Kayo Armstrong, Chair kayo.woodbridge@gmail.com

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WELCOMING COMMITTEE • Cheryl Juarez, Co-Chair cheryl.juarez@sbcglobal.net 209.239.6962

• Sue Vernali, Co-Chair suemo52@comcast.net 209.923.4899

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Important WOA Information – April 2013

By Kayo Armstrong

New Committee Members

At the March Board of Directors meeting, several new residents were officially welcomed on to various committees. Many thanks to the following who have volunteered to serve their community through the committee structure:

Property and Grounds:

Garry Dudley, full voting member.

Policies and Procedures:

Terrell Estes, Tom Mishoe, Garry Dudley and Debby Hickey, full voting members.

Al Sanchez, Daniel Hansen and Thomas Heath, alternate members.

Communication Internet SubCommittee:

Marybeth Saari, Ray Noble, Paul Hanz and Joanne Dyer. ***

Thank you for your service

Sincere thanks to those leaving committees for your invaluable service to Woodbridge:

Property and Grounds: Bob Hall

Policies and Procedures:

Bea Lingenfelter, Kathleen Music, Barbara Silva and Denise Drewry.

If you are interested in knowing more about the committee structure at Woodbridge or obtaining a roster of members, please contact Kayo at 824.7831 or kayo.woodbridge@gmail.com. ***

September Board Elections

In September of this year, we will welcome two new residents to the WOA Board of Directors. Both Denise Drewry and Bill Barnhart, who have faithfully served in this role for the past four years, will be passing the baton to new Resident Directors. The standing Nominating Committee will reconvene this month to begin the

coordination of elections according to our by-laws. If you have an interest in running for one of these positions, please contact Kayo at 824.7831 or kayo.woodbridge@gmail.com. ***

Garage Paint Color Update

As many of you know, your Architectural Review Committee (ARC) along with a task force dedicated to approving new garage door colors, has been working with Pulte to provide some new choices.

At the March Board meeting, progress was announced and we now have several new colors you may choose from without securing ARC approval. The new colors were chosen to achieve a higher “Light Reflective Value” or “LRV” to help preserve the paint’s integrity. Please stop by the front desk or see the list on the portal for the new options. ***

New Chartered Clubs!

Two new charter clubs have recently been approved: The Artists and Crafters of Woodbridge and the Women of Woodbridge.

Congratulations to these new clubs who join the already established Neighborhood Watch and Woodbridge Senior Softball Club. ***

Pick Up Your Poop, Please!

We continue to get complaints about residents not picking up after their dogs. We all love our furry little companions, but PLEASE be considerate of your neighbors and respectful of our common grounds by picking up after them. ***

Spring Break at Woodbridge

With the season of spring breaks and grandkids’ visits upon us, please be sure to re-familiarize yourself with the Community Rules and Regulations. Grandkids are welcome

here, but certain age and time limits apply to different amenities both for their safety and the best interest of the community. Please consult your Community Rules and Regulations if you plan to have young visitors.

If you can’t locate your copy, this document is available on the portal or at the front desk. ***

Outdoor Pool and Spa Opening The outdoor pool and spa will be heated and open June 1 or after the Clubhouse painting project is completed. ***

Barbecue and Multipurpose Cleaning Guidelines

The Policy and Procedures and Property and Grounds Committees have recently finalized a new operational standard for the outdoor barbecue and Multipurpose Room amenities. Those who reserve or rent either of these areas must comply with these new guidelines designed for safety, proper use and cleaning.

For more information, please contact Dodie Miller at 824.7927 or millerdodie@gmail.com.

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WOA April Dates to Remember

Tuesday, April 2 all day – Mel Reynolds' OFFICIAL Birthday Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. – WSSC “Town Hall” Meeting with Kayo Wednesday, April 17 at 3 p.m.

– Community Listening Post Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m.

– Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, April 25 at 9 a.m. – New Resident Orientation. ***

Changes to Woodbridge LIFE

All WOA Notices of Board Meetings, Committee Meetings and other meetings of interest concerning the WOA are listed with dates and times on page 37. Rather than combine WOA meeting dates on the special event calandar as we've done in the past, we have moved those meeting and event dates and times to pages 36 and 37.

Activities Director Dodie Miller's column is now on page three.

We welcome your feedback regarding these changes. We are a work in progress and always trying to improve.

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Bob Hall Resigns from P&GC

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By Deb Ristau

iting a personal need to scale back a few of his many civic commitments, Bob Hall resigned from his position as a member of the Property and Grounds Committee last month, Bob will continue in his active leadership role as Watch Commander and remains a vibrant member of the Policy and Procedures Committee (P&PC). Bob also helps residents needing medical equipment or other items through his service to the Woodbridge Neighbors Helping Neighbors program. We thank Bob for his many years of service to the community.

If you are interested to learn more about leadership opportunities at

Bob Hall Woodbridge, please contact one of our Resident Directors.

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Coming to Woodbridge WINE 101 – Wednesday, April 3 @ 6 p.m. – Featuring winemaker Dave

Dart of d’Art Winery. Bring your own wine glass, an appetizer to share and a bottle of blended red, i.e., must contain at least two winegrape varietals – such as cab and syrah. Plates, utensils, napkins and water provided. To reserve your spot, call Deb Ristau at 825-8095. Limited to 60.

MACY’S FLOWER SHOW and SAN FRANCISCO SHOPPING – Saturday, April 6 @ 8:50 a.m. – Pamper

yourself with Union Square shopping and a visit to Macy’s annual Easter season flower show. Enjoy fruit and bakery treats on the way to San Francisco and on the way home relax with wine and appetizers.

Book through Setness Tours at 209 476-8486. $74pp.

RHYTHM RIDERS (Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline Show) – Saturday, April 6 @ 6:30 p.m. – Johnny Price’s

uncanny vocal and physical resemblance to Johnny Cash has marveled audiences from California to New York to Ireland.

Dee Price has performed the music of Patsy Cline, June Carter and other giants of country music along with Johnny Price for more than 15 years. You don’t want to miss this show. Tickets are $18pp and are available at the front desk.

DOCTORS HOSPITAL WINE and CHEESE SOCIAL – Tuesday, April 9 @ 5:30 p.m. – Meet your neighbors,

get to know Doctors Hospital of Manteca and enjoy some wine and cheese.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL – Saturday, April 13 @ 10:15 a.m. – The musical

comes to the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. The cast explores hot flashes, wrinkles, night sweats, insomnia, mood changes, weight gain, sex – and lack of it.

Songs, dancing and lots of laughs.

Includes lunch at the Texas Road House and motor coach from the Clubhouse. Contact Setness Tours at 209-476-8486. $139pp.

VETERANS’ DINNER and DANCE – Saturday, April 13 @ 5 p.m. –

This dinner will help send our Woodbridge WWII Veterans to Washington, D.C., on the Northern California Honor Flight. Spaghetti and meat sauce, tossed green salad, garlic bread and dessert. Antipasto hors d’oeuvres on each table. $20pp.

Gift baskets, silent auction items and more!

TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER TOURNAMENT – Sunday, April 14 @ 12:20 p.m. – To sign up contact

either Joe Victoria at 815-9343 or Al Sanchez at 239-8235.

bottle of white and red wine on each table. Tickets are $8pp and are available at the front desk.

Would love to see you dress as a hobo.

NAVIGATING YOUR HEALTH PLAN & ACCESSING THE HOSPITAL – Wednesday, April 17 @ 6 p.m. –

POTLUCK NIGHT – “Chili and Cornbread” – Tuesday, April 30 @ 5:30 p.m. – Bring your favorite chili

Doctors Hospital invites you to join Admitting Director Carrie Hill, to learn more about the hospital admission process. Sign up at the front desk.

or cornbread to share and your beverage of choice. The potluck dinners at Woodbridge provide an inexpensive night out and a perfect time to make new friends.

WESSON HEARING DESSERT and WINE SOCIAL – Thursday, April 18 @ 6 p.m. – Learn about the new LYRIC

WINE 101 - Wednesday, May 1 @ 6 p.m.

– Details to follow. Call Jon Ford

hearing system. Free hearing screening immediately following the presentation. Sign up at the front desk.

REAL ESTATE FORUM by “The Loris” – Friday, April 19 @ 10:30 a.m. – Current trends/shifts in the market, recent jump in home prices, etc. Lunch will be served. Sign up at the front desk.

HOBO DINNER – Saturday, April 20 @ 6 p.m. – After tax day, a hobo dinner

is in order. Chicken stew, bread and butter, dessert, coffee. One

SIP for SCHOLARSHIP – Thursday, May 2 @ 5 p.m. – Attend the Women

of Woodbridge interpretation of a French Bistro. Sample wines, olive oils, hot and cold appetizers and decadent desserts. A little jazz provided by local high schools will be heard on the patio. Tickets are $15pp and are available at the front desk. Raffle will be included in the evening. Proceeds benefit scholarships for East Union, Manteca and Sierra high schools.

FIVE-YEAR CLUBHOUSE ANNIVERSARY – Sunday, May 5 –

Pictures will be displayed of our Clubhouse in the building stages.

It will bring back memories for some of our residents. Details to follow.

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST – Sunday, May 12 – Men of

DR. MORTEZA FARR, BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON – Monday, April 8 @ 5:30 p.m. – New

Woodbridge is sponsoring this breakfast. Details to follow.

innovations for the relief of hip and knee joint pain.

ARTS and CRAFTS WORKSHOP SHOW and TELL – Saturday, May 18 @ 8 a.m.

– Details to follow.

FILOLI MANSION and GARDENS TOUR – Tuesday, April 9 @ 9 a.m. –

Spectacular gardens and mansion that was the setting of the longrunning TV series, “Dynasty.”

Lunch is included and a list of the entrees appears on the flyer.

Submit lunch choice by March 9.

Book through Setness Tours at 209 476-8486. $109pp.

at 209-815-9803.

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WOODBRIDGE SINGERS’ SALUTE to the CARPENTERS – Wednesday, May 22 @ 7 p.m. – Details to follow.

The Rhythm Riders are coming to Woodbridge! These talented performers will transport you back in time, and you will feel as if you are sitting in the Multipurpose Room listening to the 'real' Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline. Don't miss this world class show!

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Mel Reynolds . . .

By Kayo Armstrong All photos by Robert Philis

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No foolin’!

interrupted when he was inducted into the Army. During the two years he served his country at Fort Ord, 1952 to 1954, Mel found time to hitchhike to Walnut Creek where he met the girl of his dreams. Mel and Marge were married in 1954 and this year will celebrate 59 years of faithful love. The newlyweds returned to Southern California where they both attended Pasadena College, and Mel graduated with a BA in education, a minor in music and a teaching credential.

Mel went on to receive his master’s in education along with administrative credentials from San Jose State in 1959. After teaching and administrating in California, Mel and Marge had a great opportunity to educate American military dependents overseas. From 1962 to 1970, Mel served as a school principal in Germany and Japan.

One of Mel’s great prides in life is having inspired thousands of kids to believe “patriotism is cool” while teaching students to properly and respectfully salute the American flag.

It was also during this time overseas that Mel pursued his passion for photography. He traveled to Russia, Africa, India and Nepal capturing much of the world’s diverse cultures in print. With two children who are still conversationally adept in German and Japanese, Mel and Marge returned to live in the states in 1970.

Mel shows the poster he made to track progress for the Veterans of Woodbridge memorial brick sales.

world traveler, international educator, Army veteran, talented artist and musician, extraordinary dad and grandpa, “extreme” volunteer and semi-professional “trike rider,” Mel Reynolds is best known for serving. While Mel could boast of his life’s numerous accomplishments, this humble man is most fulfilled by quietly supporting all the good things around him and serving people in his life.

According to official birth records, Mel was born in Hemet, California, on April 2, 1929, although his grandmother recalls a different story. Mel was one of five children born in his parents’ home with Grandma attending. It was actually late on April 1 when Mel came into the world, but Grandma said, “We’re not having any fools in this family,” as she gracefully moved the clocks forward to April 2.

As Mel worked his way through Pasadena Nazarene College as a dining hall cook, his education was

Mel, "The Mayor."

The family settled once again in San Jose where Mel served as a principal, alumni director and public relations consultant in the Valley Christian School system for the next 40 years.

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nother passion of Mel’s is music, with sacred and classical among his favorites. He and Marge have both been active in their church for more than 60 years in

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. . . A Passion for Serving various roles. A former choir and congregational director, Mel says, “These days my voice wears out after a verse or two … but my heart still sings.” Mel was also an avid stained glass artist for about 15 years but has recently donated all of his equipment and materials to the East Union High School Visual and Performing Arts Department.

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el and Marge moved to Woodbridge in 2009, and, since then, he’s become a true icon in the community. A patriot through and through, Mel is a member of the Veterans of Woodbridge group and manages the sale of American flags in the community offering replacements both conveniently and affordably.

Mel’s inspiration to properly retire used and tattered flags led to the December 2012 retirement ceremony held at Woodbridge with the local Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC).

Mel is also involved in the group's effort to raise money for the Veterans Memorial to be erected in the north park here at Woodbridge.

He built a three-dimensional model of the structure designed by another resident, Ray Noble, who worked with Norm Hauser under the auspices of the Veterans of Woodbridge group. So far, our veterans are about one-third of the way to their goal of $37,500. Mel’s

leadership with the Veterans Group is as unassuming as he is. According to Mel, "I’m the quiet pusher but not the leader. I’m the behind-the-scenes quiet supporter."

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el is also involved in the Men of Woodbridge group and started the Woodbridge Christian Men’s Fellowship. He’s a Block Captain and served with the San Joaquin County Crime Stoppers organization. Neighbors refer to Mel as the “mayor.” While Mel is highly involved in many Woodbridge groups, he’s more consumed by “doing nice things for nice people and serving those around me.”

Mel can often be seen riding his patriotic trike around Woodbridge and making new friends at every stop. Mel is also focused on writing his autobiography to leave a legacy of his life in memoirs for his family to enjoy. Mel says at this stage of his 83 years, “I look forward to a good night’s sleep and a happy Manteca morning. I look forward to holidays with my family of two children and four grandchildren. I love living among — and fellowshipping with — people at Woodbridge who share similar interests and enjoy quiet living.”

According to Mel, “Life is one step at a time,” and, maybe in this case, it’s a step and a pedal.

Woodbridge loves you, Mayor Mel!

Mel and Marge Reynolds.

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Mel and his stained glass art.

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Woodbridge residents living and loving the Woodbridge life last month

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP FAR LEFT: Sue Lough plays her fiddle at the Men of Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Dinner; Linda and Norm Hauser; Ron and Marybeth Saari, Anne and Matt Madrid, Susan Russitano and Bob Stuart and Bill and Shirley Reynolds are all smiles at the Nat Bolden Jazz and Blues night hosted by Activities Director Dodie Miller. More photos on page 36.

WBL Photos by Robert Philis and Deb Ristau.

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THE DOGGIE BAG:

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By Karla Hoyer

Nic's Place

Serving the community since 1979.

Soup ~ Salad ~ Sandwich 160 W. Center Street, Manteca ~ 209-824-9890 Monday - Friday: Thursday:

Saturday: Closed Sundays

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PRICES: Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner:

8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

$5 to $7 $5 to $9 $11.99 to $13.99 (Specials: $14 to $15)

was browsing the Woodbridge portal message board and read a post

by Michelle Paradis about her finding a new restaurant in town.

This really caught my interest, so I decided to follow the post for a week and then try out the new place for myself. Nic’s Place is actually the old Deli House restaurant and is now being operated by its fourth owner since the early 1990s. I had actually eaten there several times over the years and always enjoyed the food. This restaurant has always been a place for breakfast and lunch until now when it is open for dinner on Thursdays.

Nic’s Place offers nine different sandwich specials which include your choice of soup, house salad, potato salad or chips. They also offer a chance to build your own deli sandwiches, or you might be in the mood for one of the five different salads on the menu. Rumor has it that the homemade soup is fantastic, especially on Fridays when clam chowder is being served. I have heard the chowder is great and well worth the visit.

Don’t forget to ask about the daily specials and, if you’re in the mood for a hamburger, just ask and they will cook you one even though it is not on the menu.

Craig ordered the turkey club sandwich with potato salad and I opted for a chicken Caesar salad. The food presentation was great along with the portions being more than ample. The food was fresh and the service was excellent. The staff takes great pride in making everyone feel welcome and seeing to all of their needs. They are still trying to build up the clientele and seem to be working very hard at trying to please everyone.

Nic’s Place has been remodeled and has a warm and comfortable feeling.

The old deli case has been removed to make way for a counter to allow for more seating. My only negative is that they didn’t offer a low-calorie dressing for people who like to control their calorie intake while dining out. The wine was limited to stock on hand, so I decided to take a chance and try something new and was very pleased.

I would like to thank all of the Woodbridge people who posted their reviews of Nic’s Place on the portal. Mary Keenan said, “I highly recommend it to anyone who would like a change from the chain restaurants.” I couldn’t agree more and was happy I followed their reviews and tried it out for myself. Nic’s Place is available to cater, or you may have a private party onsite.

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Food Good Food ~ Good Friends ~ Good Times

By Deb Ristau

►The monthly Woodbridge Ladies' Luncheon hosted by Jacqueline Andrews and Jacque Reynolds will be held at the Canal Street Grill in Ripon. If you haven't tried this upscale eatery just a little south of town, this is a great opportunity to check out the restaurant and perhaps make a new friend. Why not call a neighbor and see if she wants to go, too? ►Karla Hoyer has certainly given us several good reasons to try Nic's Place for lunch soon. Her Doggie Bag diner reviews are hitting the mark and helping residents find more than a few local eateries worth the effort to visit. ►For those of you from the Bay Area or other metropolis, we know Manteca is nothing like San Francisco when it comes to good restaurants. It's Manteca. However, what we lack in quantity and sophisticaiton, this little community overcompensates with service, dedication to patrons and people with big hearts trying to please the rest of us. For the most part, business owners, restauranteurs and other merchants in Manteca are doing the best they can with what they have to offer. I have discovered a beautiful secret here in Manteca, and if you look around when you are out and about, you might see it, too. Keep your eyes and ears open. You might notice that your waitress smiles more often, remembers your name, doesn't let your coffee cup go empty and manages to make you feel special.

That guy fixing your car is busy, yet not too busy to ask about your day. The person working in the big box store doesn't just point the way, he takes you there and helps to find what you need. I call it the 'Spirit of Manteca,' and if you pay attention, you'll see it everywhere you turn. ►Don't miss the Veterans of Woodbridge spaghetti dinner and dance on April 13. Tickets were still available at press time. This event was a smashing success last year and the group promises to deliver another winning combination of great food and fun. The veterans are raising funds to send more of our Woodbridge WWII veterans to Washington, D.C., on the Northern California Honor Flight. So far, four WWII vets from Woodbridge have made the trip, and each one has raved about the experience of a lifetime.

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The spaghetti is homemade, the vets always find special ways to entertain and deliver more than advertised when it comes to food and fun. Isaac Benavidez is returning to take your dance music requests after dinner. Raffle prizes include a new glider/recliner, wine baskets, golf outings and more. Note to all veterans: If you have something to donate for the drawing, contact Dave Reed, 2395175. We'll see you there!

Details on the food line-up for April

Ladies' Luncheon:

Wednesday, April 10 @ noon.

Menu options: Southwest Chicken Salad w/cup of soup Portabella Mushroom Tower w/Caesar salad Prime Rib Sandwich w/Caesar salad Columbo Chicken Sandwich w/Caesar salad

$15pp. Canal Street Grill, 1225 Canal Blvd., Ripon.

Prepaid reservations only. Call Jacqueline Andrews at 823-9241.

Veterans Spaghetti Dinner/Dance:

Saturday, April 13, 5 p.m.

Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed green salad, garlic bread and dessert will be served. Red wine on the tables, coffee and water provided. You may also bring your own beverage of choice. $20pp. This event is sponsored by the Veterans of Woodbridge and proceeds will be used to send Woodbridge WWII veterans to Washington, D.C. on the Honor Flight. Multipurpose Room. Tickets available at the front desk.

Hobo Dinner:

Saturday, April 20, 6 p.m. Put on your best 'Hobo Duds' and make your way to the Multipurose 'Railroad Car' where you can socialize with other hobos and you don't even have to cook your own meal! Dinner includes stew, bread and butter, dessert, one bottle of white and red wine on each table, coffee and water. You may also bring your own beverage of choice. $8pp.

Take a Sip for Scholarship: Thursday, May 2, 5 p.m.

The Women of Woodbridge group is sponsoring this fabulous wine tasting event in the Lakeview Clubhouse. You'll find tastings from several regional wineries as well as the Olive Oil Pantry, hot and cold appetizers, desserts and a raffle (bring some money). $15pp. Musical entertainment will be provided by the local high schools. Proceeds from the event will benefit student scholarships at East Union, Manteca and Sierra high schools. Tickets may be purchased at the Lakeview Clubhouse front desk.

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New Model Preview Resident VIP Preview slated for Saturday, April 13

By Kayo Armstrong, WOA Executive Director

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s you can see, the new Woodbridge models are nearing completion as the excitement builds for the official opening! Pulte/Del Webb has scheduled the official Grand Opening for Saturday, April 20, but one week prior is offering an exclusive opportunity for current residents to take a look.

The models will open for the Resident VIP Preview at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, and be available for touring until 5 p.m. Be sure to swing by and see these exciting new homes for yourself.

The seven new models range from approximately 1,329 to 2,618 square feet and, with one exception, are brand new floor plans to Woodbridge. The exterior architecture is new as well, and three elevations are offered with the new homes.

The Spanish elevation is reminiscent of an early California heritage with a few new features.

The Craftsman includes horizontal siding enhanced with stone and decorative corbels. The third elevation is called Traditional and this style is similar to the existing Prairie elevations. These three elevations will be unique to these homes but still complement the Spanish, Prairie and Craftsman styles already existing throughout the community. everal new exterior color palettes have also been professionally designed to complement the new styles. The new colors were designed to blend in with the previous color schemes while adding some fresh hues to the community. As the new color schemes were designed specifically for the new plans, they will not be permitted on the original seven plans at Woodbridge.

Just a few remaining home sites are available with the original plans, and these are selling briskly, along with new areas in the north

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section of Woodbridge. The former models have been placed on the market for sale, and Americana Street is now open to vehicular traffic. It is anticipated these homes will close and become occupied in the next few months. Also for sale are the two remaining home sites at the east end of the Cambridge Plan, which will be the final two lakefront properties at Woodbridge.

Because of last minute changes to improve the models and the creation of artists' renderings, we are not able to print the new floor plans or elevations in this issue of Woodbridge LIFE. However, if you’d like to see a preliminary version, you may do so at the Sales Pavilion. he Sales Pavilion will remain in place as the sales hub for the community until the north area is sold out. You may notice this building has received an interior “facelift” to go along with the new models. When the new model park is complete, the existing entrance to the sales parking lot will be replaced with a new entrance just east of the Sales Pavilion.

With the housing market recovering from the recession of the past few years, it’s a great time to purchase a new home at Woodbridge. If you have friends or family members thinking about making the move, don’t forget to take advantage of the $2,500 Resident Referral program offered by Del Webb. The sales team can provide you with more information.

See you on Saturday, April 13, for the VIP opening of the new models!

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TOP RIGHT: This model features a separate wet bar open to the kitchen and great room.

CENTER: Ramon Rivera, janitorial contractor for Pulte Homes, assists the busy crews to help meet the April 13 deadline.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Most of the new models feature a kitchen island and incorporate several unique features designed with the needs of active seniors in mind.

WBL photos by Deb Ristau.

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WBL photos by Deb Ristau.

LEFT: Yadira Moscaira (left) and Sandra Fernandez prepare to attach bathroom hardware.

TOP: The model exteriors are taking shape. Photos taken March 22.

ABOVE: This model has a wall of windows for maximum use of energy saving natural light.

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By Marybeth Saari

"Send our WWII boys to Washington, D.C." Saturday, April 13 • Dinner: 5 p.m.

The doors open at 5 p.m.

Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m.

By Deb Ristau

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resent your ticket then sit and relax. The Veterans of Woodbridge will serve your dinner of "Veterans-made" spaghetti and meat sauce, tossed green salad, garlic bread and dessert. Antipasto hors d' oeuvres will be ready at each table before dinner and, as usual, the veterans promise to exceed your expectations. ►There will be a brief presentation about the Honor Flight program early in the evening and after dinner dancing to your requests with Ib the dJ from 7 - 9 p.m. ►Gift baskets, a new brown

suede glider/recliner (or color of your choice), wine, golf packages and more are included as part of this fund-raising effort by the veterans. Please bring cash and/or checkbooks for the raffle.

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he days and hours are running short for our WWII veterans. . .

The Veterans of Woodbridge group is dedicated to helping each of our remaining WWII veterans who wish to participate in the Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. have the opportunity to experience this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Tickets are available at the Lakeview Clubhouse front desk. $20pp.

CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Ralph Donges, Warren Atherton, Jack Furrer and Angel Navarro have participated in the Honor Flight program. Dan McCurry (not pictured) has submitted an application. The veterans encourage all WWII veterans to "Let us know you want to go, and we'll do our best to get you there!"

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Women of Woodbridge

The Veterans of Woodbridge host Spaghetti Dinner and Dance

Multipurpose Room

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Take a Sip for Scholarship*

he Women of Woodbridge (WOW) is sponsoring its fourth annual wine tasting event Thursday, May 2, from 5–7 p.m. in the Lakeview Clubhouse. Cost is $15 per person and includes tastings from regional wineries as well as the Olive Oil Pantry, hot and cold appetizers, decadent desserts and a raffle (bring some money). Musical entertainment will be provided by the local high schools. Proceeds from the event will benefit student scholarships at East Union, Manteca and Sierra high schools. Tickets may be purchased at the Lakeview Clubhouse front desk.

Plan now to attend this Woodbridge interpretation of an evening at a French Bistro. You will be entertained by a roving quartet or you may pause to listen to a bit of jazz on the patio, all provided by local Manteca high schools. You might also win a beautifully adorned raffle item. The organizers promise an evening to remember so that, "We'll always have Paris." * All proceeds benefit student scholarships at East Union, Manteca and Sierra high schools.

Photo by Bill Benner.

Jon Ford (right) pours a glass of Concannon cabernet sauvignon for Ron Kreitzer at Take a Sip for Scholarship last year. The 2013 event is slated for May 2.

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NETCOM reconstructs Woodbridge Internet portal to enhance service and save $$

By Roger Cunning

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ur Web portal site, also known as “ourwoodbridge.net,” will soon look and feel a bit different.

This upcoming change will result in several enhancements which include being able to search across the entire website, have intuitive navigation around the site and possess a better representation of our Woodbridge community. You might find you want to return to the site frequently for the latest information.

The new portal will be organized in a way to optimize its use for the average Woodbridge resident which means being able to navigate around, into, and through the site with ease. Documents and photos will be easier to locate as well as store or save onto the site. A search will be possible that will work across the entire site so attempting to find something just by looking through pages of text

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will no longer be required. The new site will offer more enhanced controls of the residential directory plus the use of residents' normal, home email addresses rather than the firstname. lastname@ourwoodbridge.net email address.

Primarily because of this last new

in part, has to do with advances in technologies and the fact that the company we have switched to also serves many other Del Webb communities around our country. They are very experienced with our environment. So, we will enjoy an enhanced performance and

Page 29 • April 2013 directory). NETCOM members will review content on the website to ensure it remains current and pertinent. The NETCOM meeting schedule will be posted in advance so interested residents may attend meetings and provide suggestions and ideas to NETCOM members.

Roger Cunning is the current chairperson of NETCOM. The new portal site is expected to become active by early summer.

There will be plenty of orientation/ training sessions for all residents as we approach the switchover date. Some residents may feel like they will be able to use the new portal without training, and that’s fine. In addition to live sessions, we will also have Internet online video support tutorials available to all residents that show clearly how to do various things on the portal.

point regarding email addresses, this new portal will cost our homeowners' association significantly less than our current portal. When our community achieves maximum buildout or residents, the cost savings of our new portal is projected to be well over $10,000 per year. This,

WBL photos by Deb Ristau.

ABOVE, l to r: Angel and Helen Navarro meet Ralph Donges, Nick Music and Deb Ristau (not pictured) in the pre-dawn hours at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) on June 28, 2012. Both Angel and Ralph are holding folded prerelease copies of Woodbrige LIFE to take on the Honor Flight.

RIGHT: Angel and Ralph don Northern California Honor Flight shirts and prepare their travel documents and gear.

a lower cost, somewhat helped by our companion communities.

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n Internet Subcommittee, also known as NETCOM, recently formed as a subcommittee of our Communications Committee (which also contains subcommittees for Woodbridge LIFE and our resident

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ore information will follow as we approach our switchover date, but we are always willing to discuss the many options of this new portal system. Contact Roger Cunning for details at 209-6474380 or r.cunning@comcast.net.

ABOVE: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agent from Covenant Aviation Securities welcomes Ralph Donges.

The Patriot Guard Riders post the colors, honoring these WWII veterans (even at 5:30 a.m.) whenever an Honor Flight leaves or returns through SFO.

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was that our adult kids couldn’t move back in with us!!).

By Sandi Larson, Master Gardener Here are some highlights of what there used it for accents love April because our nurseries to do in your yards to climb over trellises and are loaded with color and scent. during April: The colors are sharp, bright, full of fences. Warning, it is For color in your hope and you can find many plants fairly aggressive and will garden, choose require a hardy pruning to add to your "scentsational" annuals such as back every year after it garden. If you are curious as to cosmos, delphiniums, blooms. It smells like what plants have the most prized petunias (some Downy fabric softener and fragrances, wander down to the Sandi Larson wonderful double looks like a bridal veil of grocery store. forms out there), blooms.

You’ll find lilac, lavender, lobelia, impatiens, zinnias, A few other scented plants jasmine, hyacinth and rose, to nasturtiums and hollyhocks. suggested by Sunset magazine name a few. Here are a few of my Some colorful perennials would be include roses, citrus blooms, star favorite scented flowers for our candytuft, gazania and some of the magnolia, tuberose and Mexican Woodbridge gardens. lavenders (Spanish).

One of my favorite scented plants orange. Now’s a great time to go to Prune flowering shrubs such as your favorite nursery to pick up a in my garden is my snowball bush bougainvillea which blooms on new couple of scented beauties.

(Viburnum). I have two in my wood. Also prune your fuchsias yard, although they’re really too sn’t it amazing how fast our this month, now that the danger big for my small Woodbridge yard. plants grow? That’s because of frost is generally gone. I just It doesn’t matter; I’ll plant what I Manteca has some of the best soil pruned my Sasquana camellia in love even if it does crowd out my in California. We have loamy soil March. Sasquana is the variety of walkway most of the year. The which is excellent. I heard one of camellia the builder installed in our beautiful blossoms start out green the arborists from City of Manteca front yards. I evened them out so when they first appear and then talk about estimating what to expect they’re not so wild. They do well in turn white after a few days. They when you plant a tree in Manteca. our climate and bloom very early are like miniature hydrangeas.

He said figure it’s going to probably compared to the other camellias. I They bloom late March or early grow almost twice as fast as trees in just pruned my Endless Summer April. They make glorious average soil. Our famous soil was hydrangeas, and they were bursting bouquets, but the plant can reach another reason we chose to move to with new growth! I pruned just 12-15 feet in height.

Woodbridge (the other main reason above the topmost new growth nother top plant for and tried to even the branches out fragrance is the lilac. so they’ll look more uniform. FYI: There are many varieties, from Generally the last frost date in the smaller Miss Kim to the our area is near the end of March. old-fashioned French lilacs in f you haven’t had a chance colors like purples, pink and to put your Bayer systemic white. My lilac has been in 12-month insecticide on your the ground about five years, roses, azaleas, camellias and and this year I believe I’ll have crape myrtles, this would be a about 40 lilac blooms or more. good month to do so. If you want It is about seven feet tall which to squirt the aphids off with a is about as tall as I’d like. You strong spray of water, that’s fine, don’t have to do much to your too. I don’t like to use any more lilac. Provide morning sun, insecticide than I have to, but good water and protection from some plants just seem to attract afternoon sun and that’s it. aphids, particularly roses and The last plant I have in my crape myrtles. garden that I’d recommend April is also a good time to for scent is the Evergreen fertilize your roses, citrus and Clematis. This is a vine that other summer blooming shrubs. will do well here in Woodbridge.

Have you started your vegetable I was first introduced to this garden yet? April is a good clematis about 10 years ago month to start it. The soil starts at the San Francisco Garden warming up this month, and you Show. Many of the designers Evergreen Clematis should be able to plant seeds of

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corn, peppers, sage, string beans, tomatoes and zucchini. If you are planting plants, it is better to wait until May. If you plant bougainvillea or tropical hibiscus, remember they will need winter frost protection.

Generally tropical hibiscus does not survive in our area – I saw that Reno and LaVerne Cortesi had a couple that wintered over one year, but I think they really babied them. There’s another hibiscus and it’s a hardy variety.

It has beautiful blossoms nearly 10-inches across and doesn’t need the frost protection either. f you didn’t fertilize your lawn in March, it is still ok to do it now.

Check your irrigation schedule to make sure you’re giving your plants and lawn enough water.

Put down about three inches of mulch around your plants (but don’t cover the base) as we move into warmer weather.

If you have the energy, look for Chinese or Japanese wisteria this month in nurseries. They’re beautiful! You will get two sets of bloom out of them but be prepared to prune, prune and prune to keep them in check. They need to be on a trellis, or you can purchase the free-standing tree variety with a metal frame. Beautiful.

As Woodbridge begins preparations for the annual Garden Tour, I’d encourage many of you to sign up to share your yard with other homeowners and future homeowners. The date is June 8, and I’d love to see more yards this year. What I think is neat about our tour is that whether your yard is small or huge, there’s someone else out there with your size yard and folks love to get ideas of what can be done with their yard. It’s also a great time to highlight the work of many of the landscape folks who have been working out here. Please consider this and let Activities Director Dodie Miller know if you can open your yard to our community. You’ll be blessed by it!

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Clubhouse Repaint Project

By Mike Spence

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e received several bids for the Clubhouse repaint. The painting task force of the Property and Grounds Committee members checked for complaints against their contractor license, for complaints recorded with the Better Business Bureau and for a limited civil court judgment review. Everybody passed. On to references, most were positive but some were troubling. One of the middle bidders began to stand out, WePaint, a Stocktonbased contractor. The painting task force drove to Stockton and inspected three large buildings painted by WePaint. Impressed is an understatement.

At the March Property and Grounds Committee meeting, the task force recommended and the committee unanimously approved the proposal to contract with WePaint for the Clubhouse project. Back in January, the

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Board of Directors approved the painting project, and at the March Board meeting, the selection of WePaint was authorized along with the contract and funding. WePaint has set a tentative start date of Monday, April, 29, 2013.

What to expect: About two weeks before painting, GP Landscaping will turn off the sprinklers around the Clubhouse. The painters need firm ground to support their equipment and access the building. GP will monitor and hand water as needed.

The lawns are going to look a little dry for a while, but they’ll recover. About a week before the start, WePaint will begin staging equipment, supplies and likely a shipping container in our parking lot.

The bedding plants at the entrance will be replaced after the painting project is completed. The wallmounted exterior lights will be removed in small groups to allow painters access to the walls. The groups of lights will be cleaned and reinstalled as the painters finish a section.

Be aware that lighting will be diminished in areas for a few days as work progresses. A little extra attention during the evenings will get us all through this safely. Normal access to the Clubhouse and the other buildings is going to be disrupted; it can’t be avoided.

Please be patient and pay attention to caution tape and directional signs.

Q & A:

Q: Will this project disrupt or cause cancellation of events at the Clubhouse?

A: Don’t think so, but I can’t say no. Kayo Armstrong, Dodie Miller, Bill Barnhart and I will be meeting with WePaint to establish a painting schedule. Indoor events won’t be a problem.

Outdoor daytime events will be addressed. We’ll also work with the softball folks to coordinate painting, practices and games.

Q: Will the outdoor pool be closed for this project?

A: Short answer, yes. The contractor has agreed to paint the pool restroom building and the pool area of the Clubhouse first. We will coordinate the reheating of the pool and spa to get them up to temp on the last day the contractor is painting in that area or June 1, whichever comes later.

Q: Why are the painters wearing hard hats?

A: California safety laws require hard hats when workers are working over 12 feet above grade or when a

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man-lift is in use. The hard hats are for the workers' safety. The caution tape is for our safety.

Q: How many workers will be on the project?

A: The expected minimum is four to five; the top end is near 10. The contractor has a hard dollar price to complete this (our) project.

How he manages manpower and equipment is how he makes his profit.

Q: Will the workers be wandering around inside the Clubhouse and the community?

A: The workers will not be allowed inside the Clubhouse unescorted. Workers will have a specific restroom (concession stand) to use, specified parking area and specified “Break/Lunch” area. The workers will also be required to wear a Woodbridge Contractor Badge (look for details on the portal). We will have their names, pictures and per contract requirements and a copy of insurance certificates for their cars. Our streets are open to the public.

Q: Will the workers be allowed to play loud music, smoke everywhere or things like that?

A: Nope, not gonna happen.

We have a contractor “Do’s and Don’ts” list. These issues have been addressed.

The painting contract has specific language to authorize Kayo to eject any offending worker.

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WOA Groups and Clubs:

Club, Group Artists & Crafters

Day Mon/Wed/Sat Monday Sunday 1st Wednesday Monday 3rd Monday 1st Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Friday Thursday Fri/Sat

Bocce Ball Book Club Bridge Bunco Cancer Support Cribbage Crochet/Knitting Dance Dra.m.a Ga.m.e Night Grandparents Hand & Foot Cards

Time 9 a.m.

5:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

10:30 a.m.

11 a.m.

6:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

7 p.m.

10 a.m.

6 p.m.

1 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Wed/Fri/Sun Thursday Iowa Girls Varies Men of Woodbridge 2nd Monday Mexican Train Dominoes Tuesday Thursday

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Varies 10 a.m.

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

Neighborhood Watch Pickleball

10 a.m.

Weekdays

Monday Mon/Wed/Fri Ladies' Doubles Tue/Thu Men's Doubles Wed/Fri Ping Pong Monday Pinochle Monday Thursday Poker Wednesday Friday Second Chance Band Varies Strummin' Wonders Monday Tennis Sun/Tue/Thu Monday Trivia (Fun Trivia) 3rd Tuesday Veterans 2nd Monday WB Softball See Schedule Wheels of Woodbridge 1st Tuesday Wine 101 1st Wednesday Women of Woodbridge 3rd Wednesday Woodbridge Singers Alternate Mondays

1 p.m.

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

1 p.m.

4 p.m.

1 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Varies 3:30 p.m.

Open Play 6 p.m.

7 Ppm. 4 p.m.

Varies 10 a.m.

Varies 11 a.m.

7 p.m.

Contact Kathy Dezotte

Phone 209-239-1617

Ray Pfoutz Reneé St. Lawrence Don St. Lawrence Mary Braun Jackie Rudy Dave Steffy Reneé St. Lawrence Bill Goodwin Anne Madrid Pat Buxton Claudia Watkins Ann King

209-239-0387 209-825-7137 209-825-7137 209-239-0409 209-824-0454 209-825-4805 209-825-7137 209-823-9767 209-824-5725 209-239-8663 209-823-8678 209-815-9805

Chris Russell Terrell Estes

209-559-1169 209-824-7464

Bob Hall Robert Philis

209-239-5712 209-239-1542

Claudia Watkins

209-823-8678

Al Sanchez Joe Victoria John Green Carla Marquardt Matt Madrid

209-239-8235 209-815-9343 209 239-5256 209-624-3754 209-824-5725

Bob Hall Nick Music Butch Larson Bill Barnhart Ron Kreitzer Marybeth Saari Jacquie Steffy

209-239-5712 209-825-9451 209-824-2062 209-629-8838 209-923-4350 209-629-8430 209-825-4805

Location ACR ACR BBC CR CR CR CR MPR ACR MPR MPR CR Varies ACR ACR Varies CR CR CR Varies TPC TPC TPC TPC TPC MPR LVC LVC LVC LVC Varies CR/ACR TPC TPC CR MPR DWF CR BR MPR MPR

Non WOA Clubs of Interest: Club Christian Men 55ers RV Group Indoor Walking Class Quilters Red Hat Ladies Senior Bowling Women's Bible Study ACR AR BBC BLDR

Arts & Crafts Room Andover Room Bocce Ball Courts Billiard Room

Day Varies Varies Mon/Wed/Fri 2nd Friday Varies Tuesday Friday BR CR DK DWF

Bristol Room Club Room Demo Kitchen Del Webb Field

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1 p.m.

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Fitness Center Golf Putt Course Indoor Pool Library

Contact Mel Reynolds Sue Edmiston Jacque Reynolds Kathy Dezotte Claudia Watkins Barbara Silva Carolyn Johnson

Phone 209-624-3768 209-601-9210 209-629-8508 209-239-1617 209-823-8678 209-824-0262 209-239-0936

LVC Lakeview Clubhouse MPR Multipurpose Room OP Outdoor Pool PATIO Outdoor BBQ & Patio

Location Varies Varies MPR ACR Varies Strike Zone Varies

TPC Tennis & Pickelball Courts PMH Pulte Model Homes PP Panda Park QR Quincy Room SBP Stockbridge Park

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WOA Special Events Calendar Sunday

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Tuesday

Wednesday

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Friday

6 p.m. - Wine 101 – Blending Class with Dave Dart of d'Art Wines

April Fool’s Day

April 7

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5:30 p.m. – Orthopedic Surgeon presentation

8:50 a.m. – Macy’s Flower Show & San Francisco shopping 9 a.m. - Softball Opening Day

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9 a.m. – Filoli Mansion and Gardens tour (Setness Tours)

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12 p.m. – Ladies’ Luncheon – Canal Street Grill, Ripon

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10:15 a.m. Menopause the Musical Model home preview

5:30 p.m. – Doctors Hospital Wine & Cheese Social

12:30 p.m. – Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament

Saturday

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6 p.m. – Navigating your health plan & accessing Doctors Hospital w/ ease.

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6 p.m. - Wesson Hearing Dessert and Wine Social Presentation with Free Hearing Screening

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10:30 a.m. - Real Estate Forum by The Lori’s

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5 p.m. - Veterans Dinner & Dance

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6 p.m. - Hobo Dinner

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9 a.m. – MOW Mother’s Day Breakfast

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7 p.m. - Woodbridge Singers Salute to The Carpenters

5:30 p.m. - Potluck Night – theme TBD

Board Meetings:

Wednesday, April 24 at 4:30 p.m. – Board of Directors Closed Executive Session Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. – Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, May 29 at 1:30 p.m. – Board of Directors Closed Executive Session Wednesday, May 29 at 3 p.m. – Board of Directors Meeting

Committee Meetings: Monday, April 8 at 2 p.m. – Policy & Procedures meeting Thursday, April 11 at 3 p.m. – Property & Grounds meeting Tuesday, April 23 at 2 p.m. – Finance Committee meeting

Thursday, May 9 at 3 p.m. – Property & Grounds meeting

► All regularly scheduled club and group meeting dates and times are listed on page 34.

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WOA Dates to Remember

Friday, April 26 at 4 p.m. – Communication meeting

5:30 p.m. - Potluck Night- Chili and Cornbread

May

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- Communitywide Garage Sale

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9 a.m. - CPR Class

Monday, May 13 at 2 p.m. – Policy & Procedures meeting Tuesday, May 28 at 2 p.m. – Finance meeeting Friday, May 31 at 4 p.m. – Communication meeting

New Resident Orientation: Thursday, April 25 at 9 a.m. – New Resident Orientation

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8 a.m. - Arts and Crafts Workshop Show and Tell Event

Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. – New Resident Orientation

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Miscellaneous WOA meetings:

5 p.m. - Happy Hour on the patio

Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. – WSSC “Town Hall” Meeting with Kayo 30

Don't Forget!

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There are several health and wellness presentations this month.

Check the calendar above and find details on page 8.

Wednesday, April 17 at 3 p.m. – Community Listening Post Wednesday, May 15 at 3 p.m. – Community Listening Post

Woodbridge LIFE next month: Friday, May 3 The May edition of Woodbridge LIFE will be delivered on Friday, May 3.

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Couples embrace Woodbridge lifestyle

Lihua and John Bosma

Carole and Wayne Gordon

Paul and Margie Hanz

WBL Photos by Deb Ristau.

David Lewis and Sharon Tassano

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We have provided over five years of care for Del Webb pets in their homes. Call Don and Margo Dryden at 239-4802.

►SHARON'S PET CARE Pet sitting services.

Great references avail.

Call 624-3577 or email usstwo@yahoo.com.

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TO ALL RESIDENTS: From letters to the editor to the obituary of a loved one, we welcome your submissions to Woodbridge LIFE. Are you an aspiring writer or an old pro reporter? We'd love to hear from you. Did you spot an error in the paper? Please let us know. Send all submissions to Woodbridge LIFE at: wbLife2012@gmail.com or contact anyone on the Communications Committee listed on page 16.

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ENTER ONE CHARACTER per space, continuously. Include all punctuation and blank spaces. The first phrase (2-3 words) is always CAPITALIZED. Contact information MUST be included IN the ad.

Submit ads to the front desk at the Clubhouse. No photos. * Use one classified ad form per ad. Ads may not be combined. Payment must accompany each ad form. * Submit form and payment by the 20th of each month to the front desk for inclusion in the following issue.

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Where in the world ?

Susan Russitano and Bob Stuart stop in Aruba on a Southern Caribbean cruise in November 2012.

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Share your travel photos with us. We especially love it when you take along a copy of our very own community newspaper, Woodbridge LIFE.

Carole and Ray Pfoutz are enjoying their trip to see Magellan penguins in Argentina.

ABOVE: l to r: Deb Ristau, Carolee Jones, Sharyl Burgeson and Kathy Comden sent this photo of their 'Bridge Girl's' weekend at Clear Lake, CA, last month.

RIGHT: Ann King (second from right) had a reunion with her nine siblings in February. She took along 10 copies of Woodbridge LIFE and here they are, 10 brothers and sisters holding 10 newspapers at Moss Beach, CA. Thanks, Ann, for sending this clever photo to share. Great idea!

Send travel photos to WBLIFE2012@gmail.com

Please use highest resolution and type WB TRAVEL in the subject line or leave photos at the front desk.

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