WBL September 2017

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 7 • Issue 9 • Number 72

September DON’T BE AN OSTRICH!

This is the year Woodbridge moves to a board of five homeowner directors! We will elect two people from a slate of four candidates to fill vacant positions on the board of directors.

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You will receive your election packet in the mail by about September 10. The deadline to return your ballot is Sunday, October 8.

Exercise your right to vote! Be sure your ballot is returned by the deadline.

Since a quorum of voters must attend the Annual Members Meeting, Wednesday, October 11, (one-half of closed homes plus one = about 700) to validate the vote, each ballot received will be treated as if you were at the meeting. Therefore, if you are uncertain how to vote or don’t want to make a decision, turn your signed ballot in anyway, without voting. It will count toward the quorum required for a successful election. We don’t want this election process to fail and have to pay for another.

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“Zeus,” a bulldog specially trained to use the amazing power of his nose to detect cancer, demonstrated his skills at the Woodbridge Dog Show and Information Fair held at Liberty Park in July. The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California supports use of cancer detection dogs because the dogs have a 95 to 99 percent detection rate.

See dog show pages 18-19

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September 2017 • Page 3 W oodbridge LIFE Listening Post, Drive-In Movie Night, Bonus Happy Hour and Event Cancellations

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From the Editor

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

By John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

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n my column last month, I briefly mentioned a flight from Oakland to Kailua-Kona. My husband and I were privileged to spend five weeks on the Big Island of Hawaii during which time we visited beautiful white sand beaches, viewed the ocean from 100-foot cliffs, strolled through lush green vegetation and saw lava – lots of lava!

Upon arrival on the island, I thought the brown chunks and black ripples covering the land between the airport and our lodgings were stark and ugly – certainly not the image of the Big Island I had anticipated as a first time visitor! After learning more, however, I understood. The lava has history, its presence dominates life on the island and it is beautiful in its own distinct way. At Volcanoes National Park, I bought a shirt to remind me of what I learned. On the shirt is inscribed the following “Advice from a Volcano,” relevant to all of us:

Stay active

Keep your inner fire burning

It’s OK to let off steam

Go with the flow

Be uplifting

It’s all a matter of time

Have a blast!

In this edition of Woodbridge LIFE, we introduce the four candidates running for two vacant positions on the WOA Board of Directors. See page 6 for photos and unedited Candidate Statements. Your vote is important in this election. Be sure to turn in your signed ballot by the deadline.

Summer is the time for outdoor activities and they certainly abound in Woodbridge! Photos of the successful Dog Show and Information Fair held at Liberty Park in July may be found on pages 18 and 19. Thanks to John Baber and Joan Southwick for turning an idea into a fun event and for helping raise funds to support the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California.

Look for this event to be held again next year (when it’s not so hot!)

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you.”

~ Walt Whitman

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Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

August’s National Night Out parties thrown in various Woodbridge neighborhoods are also featured this month. Sharyl Burgeson took photos at three neighborhood parties and other residents submitted additional pictures (see page 28).

Jean Kavale introduces Jerry and Diana Clements in the Resident Profile this month (page 33) and Judy McNamara, inspired by women with physical challenges, proposes a way we all can help (page 30).

Veteran Ray Noble contributed a fascinating piece about his Honor Flight tour of Washington, D.C. Ray was thrilled to be part of the group that travelled with Honor Flight Bay Area. See page 20 for Ray’s account of his trip and to understand why he had to ride in a wheelchair.

We were sorry to learn of the passing of Bob Abreu. Bob took the cover photo for the first edition of Woodbridge LIFE, published in October 2011, and was primary photographer for the paper until May 2012. Bob was part of the team that took photos commemorating the grand opening of Liberty Park last summer.

He will be missed.

Be like a volcano! ~ Carol Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE team

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the October 2017 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

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

Please do not embed photos in your articles.

Send photos as separate jpegs, attached with your emailed article.

love this quote by Whitman. After spending a few weeks in New York, it’s great to be back in sunny California.

Although I miss the turning of the leaves in Central Park, I welcome the California weather coming in September and October. There is still plenty of time for planning outdoor activities!

John Baber, Get ready for more fun at Liberty Park this Activities/Events Coordinator month with the Kistners and Friends as they play the greatest hits of Fleetwood Mac – one of my all-time favorite bands. Residents will be transported back to the ‘50s with our first ever drive-in movie theater night, also happening at Liberty Park. Golf carts will be welcomed along with people who want to bring their own lawn chairs. Warning! You may not be able to do all those things you were able to do at the drive-in in a regular-sized vehicle! The featured movie will be Oscar winning “Cocoon,” directed by Ron Howard. A big shout out to Woodbridge residents Cathy Mello and Billy Bloomer for their ideas.

The Men of Woodbridge group holds its annual Baked Potato and Chili feed this month, served with dessert and cornbread. Support our men as they raise funds for their philanthropic endeavors. This month kicks off the first Listening Post of the season, Thursday, September 14. Officer Kelly from the Manteca Police Department will be here to reintroduce Neighborhood Watch to the community. If you are a new resident, don’t forget to sign up for the New Resident Orientation also happening on this day. Wheels of Woodbridge hosts its annual Poker Rally with a catered dinner by Ede’s Tacos on Saturday, September 16.

More musical events happen later in the month with the famous Brubeck Institute. For jazz aficionados new to Woodbridge, this group brings tons of talent.

Established in 2000, the institute is home to one of the foremost jazz programs in the world. This will not be background music, folks! Come to the Multipurpose Room for their indoor concert. Resident Bob Sakoi brings his talented entourage to entertain us for our Oktoberfest Potluck. Enjoy a little Polka and Dixieland, along with some Blues and Jazz. Jerry Lopes is back again for a special bonus Indoor Happy Hour sponsored by Curtis and Susan Holt, benefiting the Haven of Peace and the Boys and Girls Club.

From what I gather, all the lots have been sold and we are at full capacity in our little town within a town. Recently, there have been quite a few empty seats and tables at free and ticketed events. I cannot stress to you how important it is for you to call the front desk if you cannot make it to an event you have signed up for.

As our community grows, so does the waiting list, so please be courteous and make that simple phone call if you cannot attend an event. Don’t forget to have a look at Upcoming Events in October – lots coming up, including our annual Breast Cancer Walk and our Halloween Bash with musical entertainment by Clusterphunk.

Happy fall!

In Memoriam

In tribute to a loved one who has died, Woodbridge LIFE welcomes residents to submit up to 100 words and a 2-inch x 2-inch photo (optional) for publication. Send submissions by email to wblife2017@gmail.com

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WOA Update

By Ramon Rivera

Listening Post Returns

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From the Bridge

receive recommendations on this issue in October and we will review this issue in depth at this month’s Listening Post.

Bird Feeders

Listening Post is back! We will host this month’s Listening Post Thursday, According to several sources, this September 14, at 6 p.m. We have plenty of catching up to do to bring everyone year in Manteca has been one of the back up to speed with important items we have been working on continuously worst in the past 20 years when it %\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD behind the scenes. We will kick off Listening Post with a few updates and a comes to vermin infestations. We presentation from the Manteca Police Department to re-establish guidelines for do everything we can through our our Neighborhood Watch group. service vendors to control this issue in the common areas of the WOA. A The Security Task Force has worked together over the month of August, recommendation we received is to seeking improvements for Woodbridge security measures. Task Force members avoid the use of seeded bird feeders. all agree Neighborhood Watch is the key to keeping our community one of the Seeds lead to a higher chance of safest in all of Manteca. Through our discussions, we feel a well-established attracting vermin. If you need Neighborhood Watch group can achieve the security standards important to all assistance with this issue, please residents. We seek members who will be committed to the role of Block Captain contact the front desk at 824-7581 5DPRQ 5LYHUD Operations Manager not only in name or title but, more so, through action. Resident patrols, such as and we’ll point you in the right ones performed in the past, will not be a part of our group. Those patrols were direction. too high a liability and are not needed, if we can all come together to look out for each other on a daily basis. We want to train everyone to be a professional Canary Pine Trees, Del Webb Boulevard observer. For example, a resident with proper training, walking his pet in the evening, can enjoy the walk and patrol the community at the same time. Come After reviewing research, the board of directors has approved a and join us at Listening Post if you are interested in learning more about how recommendation to remove 25 canary pine trees on Del Webb Boulevard. you can contribute to or become a part of our Neighborhood Watch group.

A number of complaints were received about the trees’ needles and the possibility of the trees toppling over could be a liability issue for the WOA. We Residential Street Trees conducted a survey to include the homes affected by the canary pines and an overwhelming majority of those responding were in favor of removing the trees.

The WOA sent notices from the Solid Waste Division for the City of Manteca The project will be completed in two stages: Stage 1 – removal and Stage 2 – in regard to the street trees in the community. In several areas, the trees are replacement. A recommendation on the type of replacement tree will be made overgrown, causing difficulties for city street sweepers and refuse collection in October. trucks. The WOA is exploring options to address this issue. The notices warned residents of possible disruption in service beginning August 15, 2017. Services would resume when residents prune their trees to comply with the City of Manteca ordinance: Branches from any tree or shrub not trimmed to the height of eight (8’0�) feet over the public sidewalk and to the height of thirteen (13’0�) feet over the public street, easement, or roadway where such growth restricts, impedes or obstructs pedestrian or vehicular use of said public right-of-way, easement, sidewalk or roadway.

We reached out to the City of Manteca Solid Waste Division and agreed to an interim measure. We informed them of our plans to seek out options to address the trees. No interruption in service will occur as long as residents place cans/bins away from any overgrown trees. The board of directors will

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ello, Woodbridge neighbors,

With sincere apologies to our readers, Ask ARChie is taking a small break for now.

On behalf of the Architectural Review Committee, I’d like to take this opportunity to send high praises to a fellow member of the ARC, Bill Caldwell.

Bill and his wife Jeannette recently moved to a Del Webb community in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.

Although far from their roots in the Central Valley, it’s never wrong to take on a new life experience and adventure. Bill was an integral part of the ARC, though he served less than a year. His input and common sense came in handy many times during our landscape review journeys. Bill’s one of a kind comments and love of our community brought us together not only as committee members but also as friends. Bill, you will be missed.

~ Sincerely, ARChie

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By Roger Cunning, President of the Woodbridge Owners Association

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e extend a big thank you to Bill Goodwin, Norm Hauser, Bob Teglia and Rick Van De Boom for running in the election for the Woodbridge Board of Directors. The “Meet the Candidates” event and “Candidate Forum” were great opportunities to learn about these gentlemen. Thank you, candidates and residents, for attending these informative events.

This issue of Woodbridge LIFE contains statements provided by each candidate in his own unedited words. Please be sure to read each of their statements.

Each owner of closed lots will receive an official ballot via the U.S. Mail. One owner of a closed lot may vote per ballot. This year will be an election utilizing a process called cumulative voting. The last time Woodbridge used this process was during the 2013 election, so it has been four years. I’ll attempt to explain cumulative voting in this article but it will also be detailed in the instructions accompanying your ballot.

When more than one board position will be filled on the ballot and we have three or more candidates, we use cumulative voting. It means that the voter should cast a vote to fill each position. You may cast your votes for two different people, meaning a different person for each position.

Or, you may cast your votes for the same person in each of the two board vacancies.

In the end, you are voting for a person to fill one position and you’re voting again for either the same person or a different person to fill the second position. Remember that you are voting to fill each position.

In the end, the two candidates garnering the most cumulated votes will be announced as the winners of the election.

There will also be a measure on the ballot to vote for or against a Revenue Ruling. That ruling will be regarding the disposition of excess operating funds at the end of the fiscal year. The board can decide to use the surplus to balance the following year’s budget or roll it into Reserves.

In doing so, the WOA avoids an excess tax liability.

Please remember, the Annual Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11. Also, the Annual Membership Meeting will occur that same evening and it’s at this meeting that we’ll announce the results of the election. Please plan to attend.

September 2017 WOA Committee Meetings Meeting

Day

Date

Time

ARC Inspections

Tuesday

9/5/17

9 a.m.

ARC Review New Resident Orientation Listening Post ARC Inspections ARC Review Finance Committee

Tuesday Thursday Thursday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

9/12/17 9/14/17 9/14/17 9/19/17 9/26/17 9/26/17

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

6 p.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

12 p.m.

Groups & Clubs

Contact

Phone

Meeting Day and Time

Ballroom Dance Groups & Clubs Bocce Ball Artists & Crafters Bridge Dance Ballroom Bocce Ball Bunco Bridge Canasta Chair Volleyball Bunco Cooking 401 Canasta Chair Volleyball Crochet/Knitting Cooking 401 Cribbage Crochet/Knitting Drama Cribbage

Patti Barnhart Contact Rick Hyden Nedra Ball Don St. Lawrence Patti Barnhart MaryHyden Braun Rick Susan Don St.Holt Lawrence Judy MarySimpson Braun Dave Steffy Susan Holt Jan Spence Judy Simpson Dave KathySteffy Topping Jan Spence Dave Steffy Kathy Topping Michelle Paradis Dave Steffy Pat Buxton

629-8838 Phone 824-9257 815-9309 825-7137 629-8838 229-6379 824-9257 275-5817 825-7137 647-2901 229-6379 825-4805 275-5817 924-8032 647-2901 825-4805 239-8718 924-8032 825-4805 239-8718 815-9446 825-4805 824-9257

Fridays 4:15 p.m.

Meeting@Day and Time SU &Time TH @&6Workshops p.m.

M-F. vary Mondays 10 p.m. a.m.

Fridays @@ 4:15

Drama Game Night Hand & Foot Game Night Line Dancing Hand & Foot Line Dancing (Evening) Line Dancing Men of Woodbridge Line Dancing (Evening)

Michelle Paradis Rick Hyden Pat Buxton Joyce Giordano Rick Hyden Patti Barnhart Joyce Giordano Bill Goodwin Patti Barnhart Chuck Harvey Bill Goodwin

Men of Woodbridge National (American) Mah Jongg National (American) Neighborhood Watch Mah Jongg Group Neighborhood Watch Oil Painters Group Open Painting Oil Painters Open Painting Paddle Tennis Pickleball Paddle Tennis Ping Pong Pickleball

Chuck Harvey Cindy Carlsen

815-9446 239-8663 824-9257 239-1183 239-8663 629-8838 239-1183 823-9767 629-8838 647-4479 823-9767 818647-4479 429-1221 647-2695 818429-1221 647-2695 239-5712 629-8838 239-5712 629-8838 629-8838

Ping Pong Pinochle Pinochle Poker Poker Radio Controlled Flyers Radio Controlled Readers Group Flyers

John Goodman Robert Philis Robert Philis Al Sanchez Joe Victoria Al Sanchez Joe BobVictoria Umberger Bob PattyUmberger DeRoos

629-8838 815-9735 823-3343 815-9735 629-8200 823-3343 510-909629-8200 8997 510-9098997 239-8235 815-9343 239-8235 815-9343 239-2983 239-2983 239-2833

Birdie Birdie Nieri Nieri

624-3779 624-3779 3rd 3rd Wednesday Wednesday @ @ 11 11 a.m. a.m.

Ron Plummer Plummer Ron

609-4350 M-W-F M-W-F @ @ 12 12 -- 3 3 p.m. p.m.

609-4350

Vern Mendes

823-4760 Seasonal

WOA Groups Clubs: Artists & Crafters Nedra and Ball 815-9309 M-F. Time & Workshops vary

Readers Group Robotics Robotics Shang-hai Rummy Shang-hai Rummy Strummin’ Wonders Strummin’ Wonders Tennis Tennis Trivia Trivia Veterans of Woodbridge Veterans of Woodbridge Walking Indoors Walking Indoors Wheels of Woodbridge Wheels of Woodbridge Wine 101 Wine 101 Women Women of of Woodbridge Woodbridge Woodbridge Woodbridge Pool Hustlers Hustlers Pool Woodbridge Woodbridge Senior Senior Softball Club Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club Woodbridge Singers

Cindy Carlsen Bob Hall Patti Barnhart Bob Hall Patti Patti Barnhart Barnhart Patti Barnhart Stan Sutfin Barbara Shapiro Stan Sutfin John Goodman Barbara Shapiro

Patty DeRoos Don St. Lawrence Don St. Lawrence Cindy Carlsen Cindy Carlsen Carla Marquardt Carla Marquardt Mel Topping Mel Topping Eileen Hill Eileen Hill Bill Buffington Bill Buffington Jacque Reynolds Jacque Reynolds Bill Barnhart Bill Barnhart Jon Jon Ford Ford

239-2833 825-7137 825-7137 818429-1221 818647-2695 429-1221 647-2695 624-3754 624-3754 239-8718 239-8718 624-3945 624-3945 815-9476 815-9476 629-8508 629-8508 629-8838 629-8838 815-9803 815-9803

SU & TH @ 6 p.m.

3rd Monday @ 6:30 Mondays @ 10 a.m. p.m.

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

Tuesdays @ 5@ p.m. (days 3rd Monday 6:30 p.m.vary) 3rd Tuesday @ 2- 1 p.m.

Fridays 10 a.m. p.m.

Tuesdays p.m. (days vary) Thursdays@@5 10 a.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 2 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 7@ p.m.

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

W-SA-SU @ 1@ p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m.

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

W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m.

Fridays @ 6 p.m.

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

2nd Monday @ 10 a.m.

Fridays @ 6 p.m.

2nd Monday 10 @ a.m.

10 a.m.

Wednesdays - 1 p.m.

Fridays 12 - 3 p.m.

Wednesdays 10will a.m.

Block Captains be- 1 p.m.

Fridays 3 p.m. notified12 of-meetings Block Captains Tuesdays @ 10 will a.m.be notified of meetings Wednesdays @a.m.

1 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 10 Mondays @ 4 5 Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. p.m. at Liberty Park Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m.

M-F. Time Park varies at Liberty Mondays 1 - 3 p.m.

M-F. Time@ varies Mondays @ Mondays @2:15 1 - 3p.m. p.m.

Thursdays @ @ 2:15 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Mondays p.m.

Thursdays @ 1@ p.m. & 6:30 Wednesdays 1 p.m. & p.m.

Fridays @ 5 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Fridays @times 5 p.m.vary Days and Days and times vary 1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m.

1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Mondays @ 2 p.m.

Mondays @ 2 p.m.

TU-TH-SU @ 8 a.m.

TU-TH-SU @ 8 a.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 11 a.m.

2nd Monday @ 11 a.m.

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

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

1st Tuesday @ 10:45 a.m.

1st Tuesday @ 10:45 a.m.

Days Days vary vary

John Armstrong

624-3549 Various golf courses Meets Monday, September 11 Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 @ 6:30 p.m. and every other Monday thereafter.

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

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

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

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

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

Operations Manager

Ramon Rivera 824-7831 rrivera@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities/Events Coordinator

John Baber 824-7927 jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net

Office Coordinator

Leilani Rodriguez 824-7581 lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge.net

Maintenance Supervisor

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

Management

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

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Avoid the effects of disease in your life like diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, acid reflux, cancer – the list goes on. These are all caused by inflammation, which can be greatly decreased. Take charge of your health! You can feel great, have energy and be able to live life more fully. Sign up for this evening at the front desk. Event 823-3538 to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Free

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WINE 101: ROSÉ ALL DAY: A LOOK AT ROSÉS, BOTH DRY AND COMMUNICATION WELCOMING COMMITTEE OFF-DRY – Thursday, September 7 @ 6 p.m. This class will focus Diana • • Carol Jo Clements, Hargreaves,Co-Chair Chair on the rosÊ, also called the blush. This wine can be found in dry, tenor4@comcast.net off-dry, late harvest and sparkling styles. The rosÊ style of wine has Woodbridge LIFE Editor and 665-4353 become increasingly popular over the last few years. In this class, we Directory Chair will learn how rosÊ wines are made, the most common grapes used • Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair and what each style has to offer. Purchase your tickets at the front cjohargreaves@gmail.com desk. $2 jltebbutt@gmail.com 823-3538 923-4356

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WELCOMING Wednesday, September 13 @ 5 p.m. Men of Woodbridge prepares NEIGHBORSCOMMITTEE HELPING NEIGHBORS this all-time favorite with dessert included. Support this amazing Bill Barnhart • • Diana Clements, Co-Chair club and have a good meal. Event to be held in the Multipurpose bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us tenor4@comcast.net Room. Purchase your tickets at the front desk. $10 629-8838 665-4353 •

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

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NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, September 14 @ 10 a.m.

Are you new to Woodbridge? Learn more about the Woodbridge Owners Association and join the Clubhouse team as they answer your questions. During this orientation, you’ll learn about the association structure, the Architectural Review process, how to become involved in your community and the resources available to you. Please reserve your spot by contacting the Clubhouse front desk either in person or by phone at 824-7581. Event to be held in the Oxford Room.

COOKING 401: PORK MILANESE SLIDERS – Tuesday, September 19 @ 2 p.m. Join Jan and Mike Spence as they cook up this all-time favorite with a creamy caper lemon sauce. Register at the front desk. Event to be held in the Quincy Room. $5 COMFORT KEEPERS: TAKING EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES AND HELPING TRANSFORM THEM INTO OPPORTUNITIES – Thursday, September 21 @ 1 p.m. Join Nadra Bingham as she considers mental, physical and nutritional aspects of our daily lives. Pointers on how seniors can protect themselves from scams and fraud will also be covered. RSVP at the front desk. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Free.

BRUBECK INSTITUTE: A NIGHT OF JAZZ – Thursday, September 21 @ 5:30 p.m. Established in 2000, the Brubeck Institute is home to one of the foremost jazz programs in the world, with signature offerings including the Brubeck Institute Jazz Fellowship and the Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz Colony. The Institute is also home to the Brubeck Collection, one of the largest comprehensive collections from a contemporary musician and an invaluable resource for scholarship and research. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Theater-style seating. RSVP at the front desk. Free SHRED DAY – Saturday, September 23 @ 9 a.m. Come down to the Clubhouse parking lot and drop off documents that need shredding. No need to remove staples or paper clips. Donations will be accepted for the Men of Woodbridge. Sponsored by Access Information. Free INDOOR HAPPY HOUR FEATURING JERRY LOPES – Saturday, September 23. Doors open @ 5 p.m. Music by DJ Jerry Lopes @ 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Curtis and Susan Holt (PMZ Real Estate).

Instead of a ticket price, the Holts are asking for donations to either the Haven of Peace or Boys and Girls Club of Manteca (if you would like a receipt, please bring a check). Desserts made by Sue Vernali and Chris Loudermilk as well as water will be provided. Please be courteous and let the front desk know if you sign up and then cannot come. No tickets. Sign up at front desk. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Free GOLF PUTTING TOURNAMENT – Sunday, September 24 @ 9 a.m.

Tee time is 9:30 a.m. A potluck and results will follow in the Multipurpose Room. Bring your favorite drink and appetizer. Open to 72 golfers. Deadline for sign-up is before noon Wednesday, September 20. For changes and cancellations, please call Bob or Karen Perrin @ 815-9629. Sign up at the front desk. $5, cash only

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4:30 p.m. Challenge your neighbor to a good old-fashioned Poker Join in the fun with complimentary beer and the music of Bob Rally. Which of you can draw the best hand through seven stations?

Sakoi and Friends. Dance along to Polka and Dixieland as well as This year there are sponsors manning each of the stations located Blues and Jazz. Bring a dish to serve eight. Event to be held in the around Woodbridge. Trophies will be awarded for the best poker Multipurpose Room. RSVP at the front desk. Free hand and for the most correct trivia answers. For more information, contact Bill Barnhart @ 629-8838. Taco dinner catered by Ede’s Taco DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT: “COCOON� – Friday, September 29 @ Shop in Ripon. Purchase your dinner tickets at the front desk for $8.

7:30 p.m. When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool Poker Rally participation is free. containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energized with youthful vigor. Come to Liberty Park as it is magically transformed FIGHT NIGHT: GENNADY GOLOVKIN AND CANELO ALVAREZ :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX ÀQG \RX DUH into a drive-in theater for the first time ever. Just like the old Saturday, September 16 (approximate start time is 7:30 p.m.) A fight unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call thefor Clubhouse days!

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e WANT your opinion! What would you like to see taught in the Westport Room? What would you like to learn? New ideas are always welcome and we really want them. If we can find the teachers, we will teach the class. So bring it on! Send ideas to pdauler@ yahoo.com or queennedra@comcast.net.

We will be electing officers at our general meeting on Friday, September 1.

The slate is: President: Penny Dauler Vice President: Debbie Cosetto Secretary: Lorna Powell We are moving into fall and the holiday season and our specialty classes reflect the change in season.

• Friday, September 8, Margo Flanagan’s watercolor class will be painting “Flowers in a Vase.”

• Friday, September 20, Kathy Dezotte will be teaching her very popular fall leaf stamping T-shirt class.

• Friday, September 29, at 1 p.m., Connie Reed will be back with her beads, knowledge and your imagination to make earrings and bracelets.

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Please come by the Westport Room Monday, September 18, at 10 a.m., and lend a hand to make Oncology Pillows. The more the merrier.

Popular fall classes making a comeback will be: • Thanksgiving bread centerpieces • Boo bottles New classes to look forward to: • Turkey or Christmas tree pinecones • Cedar round centerpieces • Fabric card holders • Casserole carrier Even as the seasons change, our regular workshops and classes continue, china painting, oil painting, watercolors, knitting and crocheting, paper crafters and doodlebugs.

We wait for your input on ideas for classes. Thank you in advance. I can’t wait to see how next year’s classes will reflect YOUR input.

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By Elizabeth Cunning The most fun you can have on a Monday night is singing with the Woodbridge Singers. Rehearsals start back up Monday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. and are held every other Monday night in the Multipurpose Room.

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a holiday concert the first week in December. We also take our show on the road and perform at the Manteca Senior Center.

If you enjoy singing, come try us out – we’re a friendly bunch. No experience is necessary and reading music is not required. If you have questions, contact Elizabeth Cunning at 647-4380

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At 7 p.m., there will be a catered taco dinner in the Multipurpose Room for all dinner ticket holders. Residents are welcome to purchase dinner tickets without participating in the Poker Rally.

Dinner tickets for residents and family members are $8 per person and may be purchased at the Clubhouse front desk through 5 p.m., September 13.

The Poker Rally begins at the Lakeview Clubhouse where participants will be given directions for locating seven different sponsor-manned checkpoints. All checkpoints will be located within the Woodbridge community. A street map will be provided to assist participants in locating the checkpoints. Upon arrival at each checkpoint, the competitor will draw a card and answer two trivia questions. Once a participant finds all checkpoints or the clock strikes 6:30 p.m., whichever comes first, competitors will return to the Clubhouse for dinner. The best poker hand will be determined from cards drawn and points earned by correctly answering trivia questions will be tallied. Scores will be posted during the dinner at which awards and prizes will be announced.

There will be no measuring of time to navigate the “course� as we want to assure a safe event where “speed� is not a component. We encourage each driver to have a navigator to assist in finding checkpoints and answering trivia questions. Each participant is responsible for his/her vehicle meeting all legal requirements for operation within the Woodbridge community.

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present so our memory banks can handle and process these new ladies and their faces. Sure, we can. If you figure 1,400 homes, half women, we can handle the process, right? I must be dreaming. I will never be able to recall the names of all the fabulous women I meet here in the community. But I will try. I will probably remember your story more than your name because I’ve actually listened to you as you told it. So, please forgive me – old, you know.

A short introduction was given to the crowd and thank yous handed out to Luan Bland for organizing the “shower” for Haven of Peace and to Kathy Belcher for set up, clean up and delivery of items. Ladies who brought extra wine to share were Connie Mihos, Jacque Foster and Birdie Nieri.

Our fabulous bartender, Margaret Waters, poured the wine and iced tea, made margaritas, wine spritzers and coolers; she even made Arnold Palmers for those who don’t imbibe.

Three long tables were set for finger foods and there was Brenda Buffington and Sharon Tassano with dogs in training.

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The challenge of organizing the donated goods fell on the shoulders of Carol Prenot and Carole Pfoutz who gathered others to form a bucket brigade to load Judy Goodnow’s SUV. The ladies separated and packed toilet tissue, facial tissue, laundry detergent, dish soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, tooth brushes, feminine hygiene products, cleaning supplies, boxed cereals, cash donations of $200 and many, many other items.

The ladies who live in our community are giving and spirited and it showed in the amount as the entire vehicle was filled to its brim leaving only the driver’s seat empty.

Thank you all for your participation. The Haven was ecstatic with the amount of goods and generosity of our little ‘ole club. They thank you most graciously.

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Donated items are bagged up and ready to deliver to The Haven of Peace. This is another example of women helping women with their needs.

Margaret Waters tends bar.

Jeanie Mini and friends sample the goodies.

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SCENE @ THE FARMERS’ MARKET

Woodbridge residents enjoyed the fresh fruit and vegetables brought to the Clubhouse parking lot last month by Denise of Denise’s Farmers Market.

WBL photos and captions by Sharyl Burgeson

Denise assists weekly market goers Tom and Nancy Aramling in selecting melons, cherry tomatoes and grapes. The Aramlings moved to Woodbridge a year ago this month.

After a taste test, Micheline Toledo and husband Ray definitely plan to purchase a melon.

Tom McGee looks pleased with the pluot selection.

Denise helps new resident Janice Destro select corn. Janice loves the convenience of having fresh produce almost in her backyard.

(L to R): Volunteer helper Connie Reed bags berries for Polly Smith and her granddaughter Stella Witze while Sharon Tassano and Maria Mendes wait to be helped.

Dave Reed (far left) helps Ray Rothbardt with corn selection while Don and Debbie Vierra and Bob Hamilton sample melon.

Longtime residents Novie Kay and Annette Keef shop at the farmers’ market whenever they can.

Vickie Conner has come to the market every year since its inception.

Gail Porter (in background) checks out the corn.

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DOG SHOW AND INFORM

By Carol Jo Hargreaves and Joan Southwick Photos by Volker Moerbitz and Sharyl Burgeson

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he Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California teamed up to host a fun Dog Show and Information Fair in July. The event, held in Liberty Park, drew 49 contestants and their dogs as well as approximately 300 spectators seated throughout the park’s amphitheatre.

Several pop-up canopies were set up to provide shade but Joan Southwick of Ovarian Cancer Alliance described the morning temperature as “HOT!” Owners paraded their pets on the central concrete pad where three judges carefully selected winners in seven categories. Thank you to the three judges, Tonia Agbayani (Manteca resident), Cathy Lagorio (Stockton resident) and Megan Greer, DVM, of Northgate Veterinary Hospital, for donating their time to this event.

In addition to the judged competition, there were a variety of booths providing valuable information for current and prospective dog owners: • Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California – information booth about difficult-to-detect ovarian cancer and its treatment. Currently, there are no acceptable screening tests available for ovarian cancer, the fifth leading cause of death in women with a mortality rate over 50 percent due to its difficult and late diagnosis. Also at the booth, the Denise Southwick Cancer Memorial Fund sold items such as jewelry, soaps, tote bags, etc.

• PetSmart, Inc. - the largest specialty retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets had an information booth. PetSmart provides a broad range of pet food and pet products and offers dog training, pet grooming, pet boarding, PetSmart Doggie Day Camp services and pet adoption services in-store.

• Woodbridge Dog Beds/Cat Mats – resident seamstresses displayed the comfortable beds and mats they make and donate to Manteca Animal Shelter. The beds and mats accompany newly adopted pets to their forever homes.

• Terra Essential Oils for Dogs – Manteca resident Jan Turner demonstrated and sold oils for dogs’ discomfort, health, arthritis and skin conditions.

• San Joaquin County Guide Dogs for the Blind – set up an information booth and brought puppies to be fostered.

• Stockton Animal Shelter – brought three dogs for adoption, one of which was happily adopted by James and Beverly Eckland during the event.

• California Canine Cancer Detection Dogs – two dogs, Karma (a black lab) and Zeus (a bulldog), demonstrated their ability to detect cancer through smell before it shows up in a blood test. These dogs have a 95 to 99 percent detection rate and are currently used in clinics

FIRST DOG SHOW WINNERS: Best Popcorn Catcher – “Scout,” Most Mysterious Heritage – a hound owned by Caroline and “Kenji,” a Shiba Inu owned by Kimberly Hegman.

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Nan Jacobs lets 14-year-old “Emma” cool off in the covered doggie pool. “Emma” was later “cool” enough to win first place in the Most Adorable category. In the background, Carol Zelmer and 3-year-old “Riley” came to observe. “Riley” had no intention of joining “Emma” in the pool.

Terrific Pet Tricks – “Coco,” a Chiweenie owned by Phyllis McDonald.

Most Glamorous – “Zoe,” a dachshund owned by Becky and Glen Jenkins.

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“Jeni,” an apricot toy poodle owned by Jackie Summers.

Most Original Costume – “Sassy,” a poodle owned by Chuck and Shirley Foley.

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• Tracy Animal Rescue – provided information about their services.

• Resident Richard Briggs, professional photographer, offered a fun photo booth for owners and/or their pet. He sold 5x7 photos and provided lots of cute props to choose from (or you could bring your own). Other sizes and quantities of photographs could be ordered after the event. Photo booth proceeds supported the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California.

• Manteca Police Department K-9 Unit – two representatives of the longest continuous canine unit in operation west of the Mississippi River brought their dogs for an interactive session with the audience.

Canine Officer Robert Anderson and his Rottweiler, “Murphy,” opened the demonstrations and fielded a lot of questions. Canine Officer Mike Kelly and his black Belgian Malinois, “Bella,” continued the program.

Murphy demonstrated how to apprehend a suspect. The dogs go through Police Officer Standards Training as well as weekly formal training and continuous on-the-job training. The officers explained their dogs don’t see it as “training” but rather as “playtime.” The dogs live with the families of their officer partners, further enhancing their sociability.

Jim and Bev Eckland, with the help of Shaquoya Jones, liverelease assistant, adopted “Chloe” from the Stockton Animal Shelter tent at the first Woodbridge Dog Show and Information Fair last month. Bev chose the 18-month old puppy “because she was so ugly, she was cute.” Chloe has since made herself right at home. She likes living in Woodbridge and taking walks.

Hot dogs, chips and soda were offered for sale by Ovarian Cancer Alliance of California. The organization made approximately $1,100 selling lunches and received an additional $900 in onsite donations.

Homemade baked goodies were available for purchase, too.

About 30 raffle prizes were donated and awarded during the event from PetCo, Northgate Veterinary Hospital, Lathrop Vet and Jules Vet. A Manteca Bulletin reporter interviewed event coordinators John Baber and Joan Southwick, as well as the Canine Officers and Cancer Detection Dogs representatives. It was unanimously agreed the FREE Woodbridge Dog Show and Information Fair would be held again next year!

San Joaquin County Guide Dogs for the Blind brought puppies to be fostered.

Manteca PD Canine Officer Robert Anderson (left) and his Rottweiler “Murphy” demonstrate how to control a suspect (aka Canine Officer Mike Kelley).

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By Ray Noble

lady with notably graying hair approached me and gently shook my hand. She looked directly into my eyes and said, “I’m from Australia and I want to thank you and all American soldiers for what you did in Korea. We lost many of our young men there as well. Your leadership and support were appreciated and we salute you for what you did.” She had observed the brilliant red T-shirts members of our group wore. The shirts were emblazoned with the insignia of Honor Flight Bay Area and worn by veterans of the various U.S. armed forces.

Our flight began at SFO (San Francisco International Airport) June 8, 2017. We arrived at the airport at 6 a.m. and were greeted with wheelchairs, one for each of us, at the curb. I said I didn’t need one but the host insisted, so I was wheeled into the terminal to meet with those already there. We were then met by our guardians and given gate passes, which we placed along with our driver licenses into glassine tags worn around our necks. These were to be worn throughout the trip. We passed through security with only a cursory look at our stuff then through to the plane amid the cheers of bystanders.

The 30-veteran group visited 11 memorials commemorating the United States’ major conflicts and related sites in Washington, D.C., many near the Capitol. Most special, perhaps, was watching the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the soldier within The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It now is so deeply etched in my memory that almost every detail is recoverable with clarity. It is cataloged along with Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address which, etched in stone, appears alongside the giant sculpted image of Lincoln on the edge of the reflecting pool.

All in all, we were involved in a three-day whirlwind of highly organized activity in which each of those in our group was whisked from one place to another by bus. Two D.C. police led our bus, one on a motorcycle and the other in a SUV. With sirens wailing, we whistled through red lights and traffic as though we were important. It needed to be that way to keep the schedule set for us and as a further point of honor for veterans. I actually began to feel special.

And that feeling was enlarged everywhere we went because of how we were treated. People spontaneously approached us. Both old and young came with hands extended and smiles that came from their hearts and showed in their eyes as they thanked us for our service. It touched me in a

place somewhere deep down that I had not explored before and I’m still trying to understand it.

Each of us was assigned a guardian for the trip. They were volunteers who paid their own way and were in charge of our personal safety and comfort. They wore identical T-shirts, except theirs were brilliant blue. The whole T-shirt business was about being able to keep track of a bunch of wandering seniors in the ever-present mobs of D.C. tourists competing with us at the various monuments. The guardian assigned to my roommate Mike was a lady known as Janell Word. Since I had no guardian, she decided to adopt me and thus herded the two of us with the gentle wings of a caring angel. She was almost invisible until she sensed a need and then miraculously appeared to assist. Janell was, indeed, a beautiful soul and a saintly creature.

Of the three days allotted for the trip, one and one-half days were scheduled for touring Washington, D.C. The remainder was filled with travel by car/plane/bus and, of course, meals – breakfast, lunch and supper. Any time left over was used for sleep and may have overlapped with some of the preceding categories.

The return through SFO was even more celebratory than the departure, with a parade from the plane to the main concourse led by a bag piper and throngs of cheering well-wishers gathered in our path.

It must be noted that all this, everything, was provided at no cost to the veterans. Individuals and organizations, including the veterans group at Woodbridge, provided moneys for this service.

I thank our veterans group and those who have supported their fundraising efforts for creating this opportunity for me and other members of our veterans’ community who have elected to accept the invitation to be on the Honor Flight.

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WBL photos and cutlines by Sharyl Burgeson

Geri Rogers feeds her willing husband Warren a cookie as hostess Ellen Lee-Wootton looks on.

Kathy Dezotte, talented painter, will teach a new rock painting class.

Eunice Olson (left) admires the work of Margo Flanagan (right), watercolor and acrylic painter, teacher and member of Manteca Artist Guild.

(L to R): Connie Barclay and Betty Colvin chat with oil painting artist Ester Guzman.

(L to R): Nedra Ball, Pat Dobbin, Harlene Bebout and Robert Philis enjoyed refreshments and conversation during the Fine Arts Show.

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SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

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The annual softball banquet is coming up. The committee is planning another great night with good food, good friends, fun videos, a photo booth and dancing. All softball players and their guest are invited. Tickets are $5 each. Tickets will go on sale in September at Del Webb Field.

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HOT DOG HOME RUNS

By Debby Hickey

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’ve honestly lost count of the number of free hot dogs given out for home runs.

Even over our three-week July break! We watched our operations manager, Ramon Rivera (who bought cleats for this game—good idea!), round the bases for his first home run hotdog during the exhibition game against the Manteca Police Department. And the police team’s Randy Chiek and Robby Armosino crunched out a few of their own!

Then, during the game against the Manteca Fire Department, Ken Beaty smacked four (Yes. Count ‘em, four) home runs! Steve Hosler had two home runs, and the FD’s Trent Nicholson and Mike Loomis did the same. It was so fun and exciting—the crowd was totally into it!

The second half of our season began July 19 and since then, the home run hotdog recipients have included: Rich Ryan (two) and Nelson Conner, Greg Meagher, Steve Hosler, Steve French and Charlie Pace. That’s only five game days! What is going on here?

We have home run fever going on at Del Webb Softball Field. Come out on Wednesday and Saturday mornings and watch the action on the field. You may have to purchase your own hot dog, but it will be well worth it!

DANIEL ANDREW HAMES December 5, 1935 - July 20, 2017 Dan and his wife Peggy moved to Woodbridge in July 2010 from Hughson, south of Modesto, where Dan spent 40 years as a high school teacher, coach and counselor. A visiting granddaughter exclaimed the Woodbridge community was “like summer camp for seniors!” Dan was especially drawn to the ballpark from happy memories playing baseball growing up in Helena, Montana. He played for both the blue and green teams as catcher/first baseman and couldn’t wait for each game day to participate. He was a friendly, caring man who greeted everyone with a smile. Our dearest husband, dad, gramps, brother and friend will always be deeply missed.

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Winner of the “Where’s Bal-doh” Contest: Caroline Gibson

By Debby Hickey

The last two issues of Woodbridge LIFE contained several clues as to the whereabouts of “Bal-doh,” the cute little softball mascot.

Caroline Gibson found him in Debby Hickey’s golf cart! Baldoh has been riding around the ‘hood with Debby in the cart for the last several weeks.

Butch Larson created this contest and Butch just moved to Arizona, so I am finishing it for him. Caroline will receive a $25 gift card for her investigative efforts! Congratulations, Caroline!

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THE SNACKS ARE IN THE SHACK BACK!

By Debby Hickey

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hen our softball league takes the winter months off for a break, the exciting games are not the only withdrawals we experience … the Snack Shack is also on break. Well, with only one month left for our softball games, time is of the essence. Shack volunteers prepare lunch for you twice a week. You can grab a hot dog, Polish sausage or burger, hot off the grill, or enjoy a colorful salad topped with grilled chicken. Other regular items include taco salad, oriental salad and, sometimes, pulled pork with coleslaw.

Chips, sodas and ice tea are available as well. If it’s early, enjoy a doughnut or fresh fruit with a cup of hot coffee. Sweet tooth? No problem. Occasional dessert items offered have been cupcakes, brownies, even bread pudding. And, free with every purchase are the warm friendly greetings and smiles from the shack staff.

There are numerous tables to dine at under the shady trees, each with the ambiance of music and exciting softball games to amuse and entertain you.

You will run into several of your neighbors --everybody comes to the field.

And, on certain game dates, there will be free popcorn and other goodies and surprises.

The Snack Shack is open during softball games, which start at 9 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Don’t forget—you don’t have to be a softball fan to enjoy the shack’s snacks, a lot of people “grab ’n go.” Your patronage and support are welcome and very much appreciated. Come join us!

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ææ woodbridge seniors GOLF club Dry Creek Ranch Tournament Results

By John Armstrong Here are the results from our July 31 tournament at Dry Creek Ranch in Galt.

First Place – Net 67, winning $80, the team of: Steve Howe, Bill Prioste and John Gannon

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

By Betty Basehore

* = The Woodbridge neighborhood referred to as “SHERWOOD FOREST” consists of five streets: Dutchwood Lane, Fox Trot Way, Hickory Creek Lane, Dogwood Glen Way and Chimney Point Lane.

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t was certainly a HOT AUGUST NIGHT for SHERWOOD FOREST* residents!

Fifty plus neighbors gathered at the home of Bonnie Bardenhagen on Fox Trot Way to celebrate the annual event. Neighborhood Watch Block Captains hosted the event and it was, again, a very huge success.

We enjoyed great food, visited with old neighbors and met a few new ones as well. We also enjoyed fantastic music by our own Frank Perez, accompanied by drummer John Green from the Second Chance Band and Carla Marquart on her ukulele. The three played, sang and made the “oldies but goodies” sound wonderful.

Two of our oldest neighbors (90 years of age plus) danced a bit and several neighbors hit the sidewalk and danced to “Elvira” and “Achy Breaky Heart.”

As one of our neighbors stated, “The evening was great and the music was very refreshing!”

(Top photo): Sherwood Forest residents (L to R): Sue Atherton, Bonnie Bardenhagen and Lily and Jim Mistrella.

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2. (L to R): Horace Ellis, Jim and Dianne Shrimp, Shirley Bowers, Phyllis and Dave Rose and Paul Bowers enjoy catching up on block happenings at the luau.

3. Lisa and John Schnaidt won the first balloon toss during the north side Arbor Brook Drive Neighborhood Watch block party. Many of the neighbors met one another for the first time. *Photo by Mike Patterson, block captain.

4. Manteca Fire Engine No. 245 visited residents of Shadow Berry Drive. (L to R): Sandi Peterson, Fire Fighter John Viss, Leila Carter, Irene Fleming, Cres Anton, Co-Block Captains Tanya Nelson and Kathy Victoria, Captain Rob Grycel and Engineer Mike Hahn.

5. (L to R): Barbara Lopes, Carol Barber, Block Captain Harriett Applegarth and Jeannie Patello had front row seats to listen to Jerry Lopes sing at the Stockbridge Park Night Out. 6. This was the fourth National Night Out party for Fred and Patty Gallegos who attended the party at Stockbridge Park.

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Welcome to the new Gardener’s Corner column by Master Gardener, Cate White!

Gardener’s Corner Article and photos by Cate White, Master Gardener

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any residents enjoyed Sandi Larson’s wonderful garden columns in Woodbridge LIFE over the past few years. Sandi recently moved out of state, but she generously left a binder of her old columns for reference. This month, I’ll be writing the column, although in future issues, other Del Webb gardeners may contribute. I’ve been gardening in northern California most of my life and earlier this year, I took the series of Master Gardener Cate White classes offered through the San Joaquin County Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the UC Cooperative Extension. I am now a certified Master Gardener, just as Sandi was. I learned many interesting things in the class and am excited about sharing some of them in this column.

One important concept we learned was Integrated Pest Management or IPM. It’s a science-based system providing choices that often don’t involve pesticides.

When pesticide use is necessary, we start with the least environmentally damaging ones that are targeted at the specific pest involved. Knowing what pests are causing the damage and monitoring that damage is an important part of the system. You will find a very helpful website at www.ipm.ucanr.edu. You can also phone the San Joaquin Master Gardener help desk at 953-6112 or email them at anrmgsanjoaquin@ucanr.edu. The office is located in the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center near the Stockton Airport at 2101 E. Earhart Avenue.

Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and walk-ins are welcome.

To illustrate, I’ll pick a pest that has been plaguing my garden: spider mites. Spider mites are small, almost microscopic bugs that suck plant juices. They attack many leafy plants, although in my yard, they are particularly attracted to herbs such as mint and rosemary, as well as green beans. The first thing you’ll notice is stippling on the plant’s leaves—very fine yellowish dots. The leaves eventually turn light brown and die. You’ll also see very fine spider webbing. Spider mites thrive in hot, dusty conditions, so spraying with a strong stream of water, especially on the undersides of leaves where they congregate, discourages them. Monitor your plants, and if the mites return, repeat spraying. If the mites persist and further damage occurs, use insecticidal soaps or agricultural oils, such as neem oil. Be sure to spray during the cool of the day to avoid plant damage. You may have to repeat spraying.

Avoid broad-spectrum pesticides such as Sevin or those containing pyrethroids, as they will harm the natural predators of spider mites leading to exploding mite populations. For more information, check the IPM website mentioned above.

September Garden Checklist • Fall is prime planting time. Once the weather starts to cool, plant, transplant or divide perennials such as Shasta daisy, iris, daylilies and agapanthus.

• Summer vegetables are still at their peak, so keep picking and enjoying them, monitoring for insect damage.

• Start putting out winter vegetable seedlings such as lettuce, kale, Swiss chard, arugula, cabbage and broccoli.

• Plant cold weather flowering annuals such as pansies, violas, calendulas and Iceland poppies.

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• Continue garden cleanup, picking up fallen fruit and removing dead flower heads. Remove weeds before they set seed. Hose off aphids if they become a problem.

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attempt to perform would seem incredibly easy to most of you, but for those of us who have compromised physical health, the tasks can seem impossible. An example might be trying to open a bottle, changing the toilet paper tube, opening a drawer or even getting water from the faucet.

Warriors Don’t Give Up

None of us is immune to autoimmune diseases. There are literally thousands of them. An autoimmune disease is a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissue. Type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis are two of these diseases. With too many other specific diseases to mention, autoimmune diseases can attack any part of the body.

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couldn’t have written it any better than Operations Manager Ramon Rivera when he talked about courage in the August edition of Woodbridge LIFE. I thank you, Ramon, for being so sensitive when you wrote about the courageous Woodbridge residents who have had to face some of life’s adversities.

Hopefully, many of you were able to attend the August 21 lecture by Dr. Anupam Chahal on Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease. I encourage you to Google the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIH) for more information.

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I recently met with some courageous women who are going through extremely challenging times in their lives. We met to brainstorm ways we could surmount more difficult tasks as we try to overcome everyday obstacles. We go through most of our lives taking good health for granted instead of realizing it is a tenuous treasure.

Cindy McGehee was recently diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease that left her virtually incapable of physical function. To go from being the vibrant, energetic person she was to being totally unable to move her body was overwhelming.

Cindy is now on the path to recovery, which can take up to two years. Fortunately, Cindy has Thom, a loving and caring husband upon whom she is able to rely to help her through everyday challenges.

As a community, I feel it’s our responsibility to be aware of residents who have health issues and may be in need of help, particularly those who live alone. Many people are reluctant to ask for help for fear of disrupting someone else’s busy life. Even if you are not able to assist in some small way, be aware of issues your neighbors and friends may have. Report any unusual behavior or unexpected absence of someone by calling Manteca Police Department non-emergency at 2398401 and they will perform a welfare check.

Cindy McGehee and I are attempting to begin a support group for residents with disabilities. It would be a positive group and we would plan to arrange visits from speakers such as physical therapists and doctors who specialize in different health areas, as well as motivational speakers.

In the meantime, if you would be interested in helping those who have some physical issues such as needing a ride to the doctor or grocery store, putting on compression socks, bringing in mail/newspapers, taking out garbage containers, etc., please call either Cindy at 714-904-0060 or me (Judy) at 923-4718. We’d like to start a sign-up sheet for people who have some time and days they would be willing to help others.

“We’re all just walking each other home.”

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Annette Keef is another incredible warrior who, in February, contracted vasculitis, an autoimmune disorder that left her unable to take care of her daily needs. Annette lost the ability to use her hands and is unable to walk. She is confined to a wheelchair. Unfortunately, Annette lost her husband Jack to complications of diabetes a couple of years ago and now lives alone. Annette’s daughters live fairly close and were there to help her after rehab but Annette was terrified to return home with no one in the house to help her long-term. Working with an occupational therapist, she has regained limited feeling in her left hand and learned to eat and write with it. She still cannot lift a pot or cook because of her hands. Annette’s therapist suggested buying an inexpensive microwave to place with her coffeemaker on a low table so she can function somewhat independently.

She praises her neighbors and the friends she can call on to help and who have been there when she has needed them.

Annette is very positive and sees light at the end of the tunnel; she will get better.

Even those of us who have been blessed with having family to help, realize they have their own lives and we need to take steps to adapt to our disabilities on our own as best we can. Many of the tasks we

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ææDid You Know. . .

Peaches Compiled by Mike Spence

September is National Peaches Month, but did you know?

• The peach is native to ancient Persia, not Georgia.

• The peach tree can tolerate temperatures well below freezing; their flower buds can’t.

• The peach is related to cherries, apricots, almonds and plums.

They are all part of the rose family.

• The wood-like corrugated peach pit is the covering of the peach seed hidden in the middle.

• The oldest peach pit dates from 2.6 million years ago.

• Commercially grown peach trees begin productivity in their third year and have a 15-year lifespan.

• The Romans called peaches “Persian apples.” This was translated to French as pê�che and later to English as peach.

• The peach and nectarine are the same fruit, not a hybrid. The fuzzy skin is the dominant allele (remember high school biology?) and the smooth skin is the recessive allele.

• China produces about 54 percent of the world’s peaches. Spain and Italy follow in a distant second and third. The USA and Greece just make it to honorable mention levels.

• The unusual weather in Georgia in 2017 caused an 80 percent reduction in peach production and a corresponding increase in prices.

• White-fleshed peaches are sweeter than their more acidic cousins,

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• Peach trees require 500 hours of chilling (32 to 50 degrees) before bud break to produce fruit.

• Peaches and nectarines can grow on the same tree without grafting, but they’re on separate branches.

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By Jon Ford

Enjoying the community wine table (L to R) are Mike McNamara, Carol and Bob Collister and Pat Blakeman.

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’m very excited to announce that at the end of this year we will be completing our sixth year of Wine 101. It has turned into a great monthly event. After starting with our humble beginnings of about 30 people meeting in a private home, we have blossomed into a sold-out crowd of 120 people for each month’s class.

In this month’s class, Thursday, September 7, we will be looking at rosé wines. Sign-ups for this class began August 17.

For the October class, we will be “Remembering Rieslings” – looking at dry, off-dry and late harvest rieslings. The class will be held October 3 with sign-ups commencing September 8.

On Wednesday, November 15, we will be introduced to Heritage Oaks’ owner/winemaker Tom Hoffman who will tell his story and let us sample three of his award winning wines. Sign-ups for that class begin October 4.

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Our annual potluck and whimsical bottle exchange will take place December 7. Sign-ups begin November 16.

I’m happy to also report that I have plans in place for the first seven months of 2018. This is kind of like planning for the Macy’s Holiday Parade where one must stay on top of future months to be able to have all one’s ducks in a row to pull off the next classes.

I hope to see you at a future event. If you wish to be put on my mailing list or have any questions about a class, you may send me a message at jluvswine@aol.com SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME!

(L to R): Ken and Janet Howland (seven-month residents) took lots of notes and plan to use their worksheets when wine shopping. Phil and Sally Morgan (two-month residents) enjoyed the excellent presentation in their first Wine 101 class.

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ææ resident profile Jerry and Diana Clements

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Upon their return, Jerry resumed his education at San Diego State University and was awarded a master’s degree in music. “I often rode to classes on my motorcycle,” he said. He originally intended to teach music, but jobs for professors in that field were few and far between. Fortunately, the excellent training he had received in the Navy helped him qualify as an electronics engineer. “I also studied textbooks on my own,” said the studious Jerry, who undoubtedly spent many hours poring over engineering facts and procedures.

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fter graduating from high school in his hometown of Brownwood, Texas, Jerry Clements felt the urge to serve his country. He therefore became a proud member of the U.S. Navy. “I served in the airborne surveillance and engineering fields, primarily in Hawaii and Japan,” he told me. After nine years of military service, he left the Navy to pursue a college education.

Instead of returning to Texas, Jerry settled in California and began studying at San Diego State University.

Coincidentally, his future wife Diana Riley, who was born and raised in that city, received a bachelor’s degree in education from the same university. That’s not where they met, however. “My first conversation with Jerry was at College Avenue Baptist Church, where we both attended services,” said Diana.

That first conversation led to many dates, during which the couple realized they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. In 1968, they were married at the same church where they first met. Jerry sang two love songs to Diana during the beautiful ceremony and a choir sang from the balcony. Diana then moved joyfully down the aisle to the strains of the wedding processional from the “Sound of Music,” a movie they both loved.

While on their honeymoon, they drove up Highway 1 to Northern California, often stopping to feast their eyes on the gorgeous scenery.

“The views of ocean waves splashing against rocky cliffs were spectacular,” said Diana. After spending several days seeing the sights of San Francisco, such as Fisherman’s Wharf and Golden Gate Bridge, they drove back to San Diego and settled down in their first home.

The couple lived for seven years in San Diego and 20 in Orange County, where Jerry pursued his career as an electronics engineer. One of the projects he worked on was the MRAP (Mine-Resistant Armored Personnel) vehicle program. “The MRAP is a vehicle with a V shape, like a boat’s hull,” he explained. “When it goes over land mines, debris flies out from its sides, thus avoiding injuries to soldiers.” The U.S. Army used these life-saving vehicles in the Persian Gulf and Iraq wars.

Jerry’s engineering career brought the couple temporarily to Rochester, New York. Some winter days in this city, located on Lake Ontario, feel as cold as the inside of a freezer. “After living there one-and-a-half years, we happily returned to the milder climate of California, and I resumed my teaching career,” said Diana. She taught elementary school for eight years in public schools and 27 years in Christian schools. Also during that time, Diana and Jerry raised the couple’s two sons, Kevin and Chad.

Residents of Woodbridge since 2010, Jerry and Diana appreciate the community’s friendliness and amenities. They especially enjoy dances, potlucks, Bible studies and exercising regularly at the Clubhouse Fitness Center. Both are music fans, so they take pleasure in attending concerts and listening to various choirs. Diana is active in the Welcoming Committee, where she greets newcomers with her graciousness and lovely smile. Besides their Woodbridge friends, Jerry and Diana have made friends with other members of their church, Calvary Community Church.

While living at Woodbridge, the couple traveled twice throughout Europe, and they are very fond of going on cruises. A cruise to Alaska was particularly memorable. “It was arranged by Inspiration Cruises, a Christianowned travel agency,” explained Diana. One member of their group was Chuck Swindoll, a former pastor of theirs. Aboard the ship, he shared Bible passages with the group along with beautiful music.

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“I can recall how God has helped us over the years, especially when Jerry was ill,” Diana told me. It’s obvious that their religious faith continues to play an important role in the lives of this very pleasant couple. I’m certainly glad I got to know them better.

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Wow! Woodbridge LIFE has been circling the globe with our wandering residents! We will do our best to include ALL travel photographs, but space and clarity will dictate. Preference will go to those not featured in previous editions and, yes, to those in exotic locales and interesting photo ops! Send images electronically to wblife2017@gmail.com using high resolution or actual size. Thank you for your contributions. We’re happy that you continue to enjoy Woodbridge LIFE. If your picture isn’t here, look for it in the coming months and keep sending them in!

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1. Four friends enjoyed a cruise to Alaska. (L to R): Sue Cameron, Ellie Engstrom, Millie D'Alessandro, Claudia Watkins.

2. John and Lisa Schnaidt hiked in Yosemite Valley to celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary.

3. Nancy and Ed Sadoyama traveled to Kauai and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in July.

4. On a cruise from Los Angeles, California, to Sydney, Australia, Larry and Carmen Hellikson stopped by "Bloody Mary's," a well-known watering hole in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, for a refreshment.

5. Steve and Robin Hasson journeyed to Mt. Rushmore in July 2017.

6. On a cruise from Los Angeles, California, to Sydney, Australia, Larry and Carmen Hellikson took a Bridge Climb on the upper arch to the summit of the Sydney Harbor Bridge.

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From golf carts to glam events, and hard hats to helpful charity fundraisers, the Loris care about Woodbridge, and they care about you.

"They morphed from sales associates into friends." showed them their future home by driving them out in a golf cart wearing hardhats.

This was the first step the Saaris took in trusting the Loris with their future home and future happiness.

Ron Saari (the first official Woodbridge resident to jump into the pool) says, "They morphed from sales associates into friends."

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From left to right: Lori Little, Lori Adams, Marybeth Saari, Ron Saari