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W oodbridge LIFE Volume 8 • Issue 8 • Number 83

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

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A picture is worth a thousand thoughts!

IN TIME

Settle a dispute, end a spat, clear the air, let it go!

Studies show people who forgive are happier and healthier than those who hold a grudge.

Salvage your relationships by making up and leaving your troubles behind.

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Events and Activities. .

Gardener’s Corner .. . .

Groups and Clubs. . . .

Triker’s Travels. . . . . .

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Welcome to softball season’s second half!

Join the 10-year celebration

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tomorrow, at 9 a.m., on Del Webb Field.

Caption by Debby Hickey

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Photo by Charm Mathis

Batter Bob Hagen ponders the potential Home Run Hot Dog he has been chasing during the season’s first half. With bases loaded, runner Ken Beaty on second contemplates the possibility of a grand slam to tie the score. Pitcher Wayne Gordon believes he can intimidate the batter to get a strike on the board. Buckshort Mark Victoria considers the best position to catch a hit while umpire Paul Bowers determines how many players he needs to keep track of See more softball photos pages 18-19

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From the Editor

What’s Happening at Woodbridge?

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

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oodbridge softball players were on hiatus for the month of July … but they really weren’t! The Wolverines continued to play tournaments and the men’s and women’s teams met for a fun co-ed game. I guess these folks just can’t get enough softball! In honor of the dedicated and enthusiastic players, we feature a collage of Charm Mathis’ softball photos in our centerfold this month (pages 18 and 19).

Remember, the second half of the softball season started Wednesday but it is still not too late to sign up. Sign-ups are welcomed throughout the season.

Visit the front desk if you are interested in playing or volunteering to help. Don’t forget tomorrow’s 10-year celebration at Del Webb Field (more details on page 26).

We begin two new columns in this edition. Our first new column is from the Woodbridge Disaster Preparedness Task Force composed of residents Art DeSouza, Denise Drewry, John McNeal, Rand Shurson, Marcia Umberger and Operations Manager Ramon Rivera. This group will regularly contribute articles to assist residents in case of a natural or man-made disaster. With personal preparedness as its focus, this month’s article and photos will help you deal with a natural gas leak.

See page 4.

Our second new column results from resident Jana Kattenhorn’s many years’ experience as a science teacher and her interest in the wildlife at Woodbridge (no, that is not wild life at Woodbridge!) Jana’s first contribution introduces the Black Phoebe, a mid-sized bird, all dressed up for a black tie dinner. See page 33 for Jana’s article and photo.

Another new article this month comes from the Woodbridge Tennis group. Thanks, James Corey, for your willingness to share the game and the group’s latest news on page 27. All ages and levels of play are welcomed to become part of this group.

Sincere thanks to James and the many other residents who have stepped up as new group/club leaders and/or contact people so far this year: Mary Braun (Ladies Billiards), Sue Cameron (Hand and Foot), Cherie Ford (Bridge), Tom Hekl (Wii Bowling), Sue Lough (Line Dancing), Mike Patterson (Seniors Golf Club), Steve Ray (Wheels of Woodbridge), Polly Smith (Women of Woodbridge), Rick Van De Boom (Veterans) Debbie Vierra (Crochet/Knitting) and Larry Wiertel (Robotics) for your willingness to take on new responsibilities. See page 6 for the WOA Groups and Clubs table, a handy guide to use when you

By Jennie Custodio, Activities & Events Coordinator

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ugust is one of my favorite months. Why, you may ask? It’s my birthday month! So let’s PAR-TAY, what do ya say? In true Leo fashion and like most women, I Jennie Custodio, like to celebrate Activities/Events Coordinator all month long and you’re all invited to celebrate with me. Since I won’t be whisking away to Hawaii, we will be bringing the islands to Woodbridge.

Join us as we kick off the month by escaping to Hawaii with a luau complete with a Hawaiian dinner, our very own Strummin’ Wonders Ukulele group and a dance performance by Polynesian dance group, Anapa Nui. They have been here before and are very excited to make their return to Woodbridge.

Carol WBLEditor Editor Carol Jo Hargreaves, Hargreaves, WBL want to inquire about a group’s meeting day or time. Woodbridge LIFE warmly welcomes all groups and clubs to submit articles about their members and activities.

In an effort to keep you informed of the WOA election process, see page 5, for a list of event dates between now and the election of two new board members, September 26. You still have until Friday, August 10, at 5 p.m., to submit the self-nomination form. Names of those who self-nominate are posted every Friday on the Clubhouse bulletin board as well as on the Woodbridge portal. Each voting homeowner will receive a ballot including eligible candidates’ statements and photographs by snail mail. Watch for the September edition of Woodbridge LIFE, which will include an article and photos of the candidates.

We’ll also be playing a little game this month: “Where’s Jennie?” (think, like Where’s Waldo?)

That’s the game for August. Believe it or not, I am embarking on my sixth month at Woodbridge and this month I will be diving into ALL activities, literally and figuratively. But, in true Jennie fashion, we’re going to have some fun with it. So, since I help to plan and schedule all activities, groups, classes and clubs, I think it’s about time for me to attend each and every class so I REALLY know What’s Happening at Woodbridge. For the entire month of August, I will be popping into classes. See me in a class, be the first person to wish me a Happy Birthday and you’ll win a prize!

Volker Moerbitz contributes our Scene @ the Clubhouse spread this month as a thank you to our neighbors, Three Rivers Lodge, for their recent cultural presentation. See Volker’s article and photos on page 17.

Volker also pens Part 2 of his History of Manteca series on page 20. This month’s installment is about Trailblazers (and, sports fans, they’re NOT from Portland!)

In an especially pertinent column about the sun and its heat, Cate White helps you and your plants avoid sun damage. Cate always provides timely and helpful information in her column and its accompanying checklist of garden tasks, both found on page 21.

We’ll end the month with an epic ‘80s party! I know most of ya’ll were raising babies in the ‘80s (at least that’s what you’ve told me when you hear we’re doing an ‘80s party) and I’m excited to bring a new band, REFLEX, to rock the house for the night. This is a birthday party you will not want to miss!

Stay cool! Find some shade, relax and read Woodbridge LIFE!

~ Carol Jo Hargreaves and the Woodbridge LIFE Team

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the September 2018 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Sunday, August 5, 2018.

Email your materials to wblife2017@gmail.com Please send any photos as separate high resolution .jpegs, attached with your emailed article.

(In other words, please do not embed photos in your articles.)

(Please DO NOT send Woodbridge LIFE items to the Editor’s personal email address.)

Thank you!

In Memoriam

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

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A NATURAL GAS LEAK

• Turn off gas main. It is located on the outside wall of your garage. If the leak is at the meter, don’t do anything.

Photos by Rand Shurson

Natural gas smells like sulfur or rotten eggs.

If you smell this odor: • Make sure you are safe. If you are inside, grab your phone and go outside.

• Call 911 and PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.

Gas on.

Ask

• Move away from the house and wait for help. In the meantime, don’t smoke, light matches or use cigarette lighters.

Gas off.

ARChie

Dear ARChie, My husband and I recently submitted an application to “refresh” our home. We planned to replace some tired landscaping as well as brighten up the home with some fresh paint on the doors and trim areas.

We were somewhat confused by the Architectural Review Committee’s (ARC) application process and the information required for the application. We were asked for pictures of plants and rocks, paint colors and photos of the house and surrounding areas. In addition, we were told the review process included arriving at the Clubhouse at 7 a.m., signing in and waiting or returning at 9 a.m. when the review meeting begins. This process seems rather cryptic and confusing.

o If you determine you need to continue to turn off the meter, do the following: Identify the valve on the vertical pipe coming out of the ground. This valve is normally in the open position (vertical with the pipe). To turn off this valve, use a good sized wrench to turn the valve to the horizontal position (crosswise to the pipe).

~ Dazed and Confused

Dear Dazed and Confused, Let me start with the application itself. During the days, weeks or months you and your husband were considering your planned changes, you had numerous opportunities to discuss between yourselves, or with a contractor, all of the elements you wanted to include in your project.

You probably spent hours visualizing, editing and re-evaluating your project. This is part of what is called the “Plan the work, work the plan” philosophy and it works extremely well.

Unfortunately, ARC members are tasked with creating an understanding of your plan from the application documents, a twodimensional drawing and some photos. The committee checks for missing plan elements, compliance issues, drainage and many other issues in an effort to help ensure that your plan not only provides you with what you want but is consistent with the overall concept for the Woodbridge community. A pretty difficult task for what amounts to

Gas wrench storage.

approximately ten minutes of scrutiny.

The ARC is aware the initial sign in and wait process can be bothersome and time consuming but that process is currently beyond the scope of the ARC. The goal is to eventually streamline the process and make it more user-friendly for residents.

This touches on another very important issue: ATTENDANCE at the review process meeting.

It is vital that all the information you want to convey to the committee is included in your plan but there should be a representative present at the meeting to answer any questions. Optimally, both the resident and contractor should be at the meeting but, since the home owner is responsible for the plan, one or both of the homeowners should be present if at all possible. We understand that work schedules might conflict or other time commitments will arise and/or limit a person’s ability to attend.

The ARC does everything possible to evaluate and decide on a plan submission the day of the review but, unfortunately, ambiguity or lack of information in a plan prevents that and, in some cases, those plans were denied until further information could be obtained. If a representative had been present at the meeting, those questions could have been asked and answered at that time.

In short, just remember, “Communication is the key.” The more information conveyed, the easier it is for others to understand.

~ ARChie

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From the Boardroom

By Roger Cunning, president of Woodbridge Owners Association

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t’s the middle of summer so be ready for hot August days and nights. Please stay in the shade as much as possible if you’re outdoors and remember to drink plenty of water.

All homeowners should have received a document in the same mailing as the board self-nomination instructions stating the board terminated all efforts toward legal action or a settlement with Pulte for potential construction defects of common area property. The board felt this decision was in the best interest of the association.

Another legal action by the board was moving forward with a law firm to assist with creating proper legal documents to replace existing governing documents. While we have a committee of homeowners working on these documents, each new document must be crafted to ensure it meets all legal requirements.

The Rules and Regulations Committee, comprised of two working groups each with a different focus, presented its findings and recommendations to the board of directors during the July board meeting.

Eventually, all suggested changes or new content will be provided to the law firm to ensure all documents are legally correct. More information about this will follow at a later date.

If you’re a homeowner and still considering self-nomination for a position on the board of directors, the deadline is fast approaching.

Homeowners should submit their applications to Riverside by Friday, August 10.

There will be two evening events conducted to help you become better acquainted with board candidates. The first event will be the informal “Meet the Candidates” on Friday evening, August 17, where you can ask questions of each candidate directly. A more formal “Candidate Forum” will take place Thursday, September 13, and will be conducted like a national presidential debate, complete with a moderator. These events will be very informative, so please attend.

Hopefully, we’ll see you at one or both of these evening events. There is no scheduled board meeting for the month of August.

August 2018 WOA Committee Meetings Meeting

Day

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

Date

Tuesday 8/7/18 Thursday 8/9/18 Thursday 8/9/18 Tuesday 8/14/18 Tuesday 8/21/18 Tuesday 8/23/18 Tuesday 8/28/18 No Meeting

Time 9 a.m.

10 a.m.

6 p.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

8 a.m.

9 a.m.

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WOODBRIDGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION

2018 ELECTION CALENDAR Submitted by Roger Cunning, president of Woodbridge Owners Association

In-Home Senior Care for Total Peace of Mind

Note: Beginning Friday, July 13, and continuing on subsequent Fridays until August 10, the names of all persons submitted in nomination shall be posted on a bulletin board in the WOA Clubhouse as well as on the Woodbridge portal.

Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands Shopping Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care Respite Care for Families Live-In Care

5/9

August 10, 2018 at 5 p.m. (Friday) – Deadline for receipt of nominations.

August 13, 2018 (Monday) – Validate eligibility.

August 14 (Tuesday) – Post final list of candidates.

August 15 (Wednesday) – Mail ballot packets.

August 17 (Friday) – Informal Candidates’ Night.

September 13 (Thursday) – Formal Candidates’ Night.

September 21, 2018 at 5 p.m. (Friday) – Deadline for receipt of ballots at either WOA front desk or Riverside.

September 26, 2018 – Annual meetings of members and of the board of directors, counting of ballots and announcement of winners in the election of directors.

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

Contact Dave Basehore Sue Edmiston Betty Buff Babara Silva Carolyn Johnson

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

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WOA Groups and Clubs: Groups & Clubs

Bunco Canasta Chair Volleyball Chess Club Cooking 401

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

Crochet/Knitting

Debbie Vierra

Artists & Crafters Ballroom Dance Bocce Ball Bridge

Cribbage Drama

Dave Steffy Michelle Paradis Pat Buxton Game Night Rick Hyden Hand & Foot Sue Cameron Ladies Billiards Mary Braun Line Dancing (Beginning) Sue Lough Line Dancing Patti Barnhart Line Dancing (Evening) Mary Salvador Men of Woodbridge Chuck Harvey

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

National (American) Mah Jongg Neighborhood Watch Group Oil Painters

Cindy Carlsen Bob Hall Patti Barnhart

239-5712 629-8838

Paddle Tennis Paper Crafters

Stan Sutfin Betty Grandt

Pickleball Ping Pong

Barbara Shapiro John Goodman

815-9735 815-9827 650438-3085 629-8200 510909-8997 239-8235 815-9343 239-2983 408439-5828

Pinochle

Robert Philis Al Sanchez Poker Joe Victoria Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger Robotics

Larry Wiertel

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

SU & TH @ 6 p.m.

Mondays @ 10 a.m.

3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

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

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

3rd Tuesday @ 2 p.m.

Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m.

W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m.

Mondays @ 1 p.m.

Thursdays @ 9:15 a.m.

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

Fridays @ 6 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 10 a.m.

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

Fridays 1 - 3 p.m.

Block Captains will be notified of meetings Tuesdays @ 9 a.m.

Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m. at Liberty Park Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

M-F. Time varies M & TH @ 1 - 3 p.m.

Mondays @ 2:15 p.m.

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

Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Fridays @ 5 p.m.

Days and times vary

Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

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

818429-1221 647-2695 Tuesdays @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Shang-hai Rummy Cindy Carlsen 408Thursdays @ 4-5 p.m.

Social Dancing Anthony Aquino 206-8993 in the Multipurpose Room Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 Mondays @ 2 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Wine 101 Jon Ford 815-9803 Days vary Wii Bowling Tom Heckl 275-9537 Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

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

Woodbridge Monday through Friday Pool Hustlers Ron Plummer 609-4350 @ 12 - 3 p.m.

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

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

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

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Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581 Board of Directors

Roger Cunning, President Norm Hauser, Vice President Bob Teglia, Secretary Terry Hickey, Treasurer Andrew Price, Director-at-Large

Operations Manager

Ramon Rivera 824-7831 rrivera@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities/Events Coordinator

Jennie Custodio 824-7927 jcustodio@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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Committees

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW • Jacquie Alexander, Chair alexander-fox@comcast.net 209-823-2914

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FINANCE COMMITTEE Jacob Lewis, Chair • • Tony Delgado, Chair lijalewis@comcast.net bmradct@yahoo.com 647-2995 647-2593 LIFESTYLE FINANCE COMMITTEE • John Baber, Chair jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net • Jacob Lewis, Chair 824-7927 lijalewis@comcast.net 647-2995 COMMUNICATION •

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Coming to Woodbridge

Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and ACTIVITIES – AuguST 2018 Submitted by Jennie Custodio, Activities & Events Coordinator

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP (BEGINNERS) – Wednesday, August 1 @ 1 p.m. – A free class for new users to learn how to set up your family tree using Ancestry.com. Also learn how to search Ancestry.com and other genealogy sites to build on to your family information. Learn how to add information from paper records that you have collected. To get the most information from this class, please bring your laptop, if you have one, or pad and pencil to take notes. Also, bring family paper documents to help get started. RSVP at the front desk. In the Bristol and Andover Rooms. FREE HAWAIIAN LUAU – Wednesday, August 1 @ 5 p.m. – ALOHA! Join us as we escape to Hawaii for the evening. Includes catered Hawaiian buffet, Mai Tais and performances by Woodbridge’s own Strummin’ Wonders Ukulele Group and the Polynesian dance group, Anapa Nui. Hawaiian attire encouraged. Sign at up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $16.

STEVE’S MOBILE - DRINKS & DESSERT – Thursday, August 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Come join us for an evening of drinks and dessert!

Steve’s Mobile has been in business for over 20 years, providing top of the line security doors and window screens. The custom security doors provide maximum visibility and airflow, while giving residents the peace of mind that only a high quality security door can offer.

Wanting to beat the heat this summer? Sunscreens help cool your home for less! Come spend the evening learning how you can make your home more comfortable, secure, and efficient. Sign up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE RESIDENT ART SHOW – Saturday, August 4 @ 1 p.m. – All interested artists who participate in our various fine arts classes are welcome to participate in Woodbridge’s annual Art Show.

Registration forms may be found on the flyer wall. For additional details, please contact Patti Barnhart at 629-8838.

CONCERT IN THE PARK – “One Mile Band� – Friday, August 10 @ 6 p.m. – One Mile Band brings to life the rich vocal harmonies and uplifting music of bands from the last 40 years, including The Eagles, Jason Mraz, Chicago, The Beatles, Soul Asylum, America, Matchbox 20, The Hollies, REM and so many more. Purchase tickets at the front desk. At Liberty Park. $3 in advance. $4 at the door.

CASINO TRIP TO THUNDER VALLEY – Wednesday, August 15 @ 8:30 a.m. – Try your luck and place your bets. Board the bus to Thunder Valley. Each player receives $15 in free play or match play, including a $5 food voucher. Please arrange to be at the Clubhouse by 8:15 a.m. The emergency contact form available at the front desk must be completed each time you participate in a casino trip.

Pay at the front desk. $18 CASH ONLY (does not include tip for the driver) MEN OF WOODBRIDGE SUMMER DANCE – Wednesday, August 15 @ 6 p.m. – J Lo’s Daddy is back! As summer comes to an end, join Woodbridge’s very own resident favorite Jerry Lopes and his DJ as they perform for the Men of Woodbridge End of Summer Dance!

BYOB and appetizers. Coffee and water provided. Doors open at 6 p.m. Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $6.

WINE 101 – Thursday, August 16 @ 6 p.m. – Wine 101 will be hosting “Merlot the Muse.� Will include a blind tasting of three Merlots along with a community table of other delicious Merlots to taste. There will be a short presentation on the Merlot grape.

Tickets went on sale July 20. Participants are to bring their own wine glasses, a bottle of Merlot to share with their table and an appetizer for the class tables. All utensils, plates, napkins and water will be provided. Class is from 6 to 8:30 pm. In the Multipurpose Room. Sign up at the front desk. $3 non-refundable

NATURE JOURNALING WORKSHOP – Monday, August 6 @ 9 a.m.

BOARD – INFORMAL MEET THE CANDIDATES – Friday, August 17 Nature Journaling Class hosted by San Joaquin County Office @ 6 p.m. The Woodbridge Owners Association will host a “Meet of Education (SJCOE). A class to grow your thoughts, feelings, the Candidatesâ€? event. This is a casual event where you may roam ideas, activities, observations and relationship with the natural around the room and talk with the candidates. Each candidate world. An opportunity to interpret your inner thoughts out into will have a round table to use as a rally point. You may move the natural world and a space where the natural world can flow from candidate to candidate and ask questions or listen to their into you and leave a permanent mark. Bring your own lawn chair. responses to other residents’ questions. This is a casual event to Journaling supplies, water and granola bars will be provided. Sign allow for one-on-one communication with each candidate. In the up at the front desk. Limited to 20 people. Meet at the Gazebo Multipurpose Room. :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX Ă€QG \RX DUH (on the left as you enter the Clubhouse parking lot from Del Webb Important Notice unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk Blvd.). FREE PUTTING TOURNAMENT – Sunday, August 19. Check-in time:

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NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE – Monday, August 6 @ 6 p.m. – Jack Multipurpose Room. Please bring a dish to share. Open to 72 Wright captures the essence of Neil Diamond’s many hits over golfers. Deadline for signing up is 12 p.m., August 16. Sign up at the years. Beyond the songs are the stories about Neil’s life and the front desk. $5 CASH ONLY. explanation of his sometimes complex and complicated lyrics.

Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room.

COOKING 401 – Tuesday, August 21 @ 2 p.m. – Join guest chefs $15 Cecilia MacNair and Jan Seifert as they cook up Filipino favorites, lumpia and pancit. In the Quincy Room. RSVP at the front desk. $5 GENEALOGY WORKSHOP (INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED) Wednesday, August 8 @ 1 p.m. – This session is for intermediate THE COMMONS PRESENTATION – Wednesday, August 22 @ 6 p.m. and advanced Ancestry.com users to discuss their experiences A presentation to inform Woodbridge residents of the amenities with the website, ask questions and learn from fellow users. DNA and services The Commons at Union Ranch offers which include testing will also be discussed. If you already have an Ancestry.com Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and so much subscription and a laptop, please bring them to follow along. RSVP more! The focus will be on social interaction as well as assistance at the front desk. In the Bristol and Andover Rooms. FREE with health care and activities of daily living. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. In the Multipurpose Room. Sign up at NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, August 9 @ 10 a.m. the front desk. FREE Learn more about your Woodbridge Owners Association and join the Clubhouse team as they answer your questions. Learn about ‘80s DANCE with The REFLEX BAND – Friday, August 24 @ 6 p.m. the association structure, the Architectural Review process and It’s Jennie and Caity’s birthday! We’re throwing ourselves a the resources and activities available to you. In the Oxford Room. birthday party and you’re all invited! Go back to the ‘80s with Bay RSVP at the front desk.

Area ‘80s band REFLEX! Refreshments will be served. ‘80s attire is encouraged and a prize will be given for best dressed (think big hair, LISTENING POST – Thursday, August 9 @ 6 p.m. – Listening Post neon colors and leg warmers!). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. In the is an informative forum with an open invitation to all residents to Multipurpose Room. RSVP at the front desk. $18 :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX Ă€QG \RX DUH attend. Hosted by Ramon Rivera, operations manager, we provide to attend, as a HAPPY courtesy to others, call theBClubhouse front updates on WOA operations, projectsunable and special events, please, and HOUR WITH FRANKIE – Friday, August 31desk @ 5 p.m. discuss hot topic issues. We encourage all residents to come and August Happy Hour brings highly recommended Frankie B. of the

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By Debbie Cosetto

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hope everyone is doing ok in the summer heat. Why not turn down the A/C in your house and come join in the Artists & Crafters fun in the Westport Room? Here’s some basic info on the group and what we have going on this month.

We hold our General Meetings on the first Friday of every month at 10 a.m.

This meeting is a great way to hear about what’s coming up for the month.

At this meeting, we distribute the month’s calendar of Artists & Crafters activities, preview classes that will be taught and discuss upcoming events.

At the end of each meeting, we hold a “show and tell,” allowing fellow crafters to show items they’ve been working on.

We have sub-groups that meet on a weekly basis to work on individual projects: Porcelain Painters (Mondays, 12:30 to 4), Oil Painters (Tuesdays, 9:30 to 4), Paper Crafters (Wednesdays, 9 to noon) and Knitters & Crocheters (Thursdays, 10 to 12:30). These groups welcome all newcomers, so feel free to drop by and check them out!

We also have some sub-groups that don’t meet as often. Scrapbooking meets monthly. This is the group for you if you’re already a scrapbooker or want to begin this fun craft. The Woodbridge Quilters meet bi-monthly. This group is for quilters or those who have an interest in quilting. In addition to these groups, we also have workshops to make Breast Cancer Pillows and Dog and Cat Beds, which meet approximately four/five times a year. Again, all are welcome to join these activities.

Speaking of the Dog and Cat Bed Workshops, the one held in June was amazing! Lorrie Tran, who leads this workshop, said the ladies made 99 dog beds and 26 cat mats. That’s tremendous! You can see some of the hard workers in the photographs that accompany this article.

Lorrie wanted to thank everyone who donated materials and stuffing for the beds, as well as all those who donated their time and talent.

There’s another workshop coming up at the end of this month. If you’d like to come and help, you’re always welcome!

In addition to our regular groups, we also offer classes. Here’s the calendar of activities and classes we are offering this month: Friday, August 3 at 10 a.m. – Artists & Crafters GENERAL MEETING. Friday, August 10 at 12:30 p.m. – Molly Cooper will teach her monthly WATERCOLOR PAINTING class. Molly told me this month’s painting will feature a landscape design.

Friday, August 17 at 9 a.m. – SCRAPBOOKERS get together to work on their scrapbook projects.

Monday, August 20 at 10 a.m. – KAISER BREAST CANCER PILLOW WORKSHOP. Martha Harman will lead the talented group of ladies and make pillows for breast cancer patients. All helping hands are welcome. You don’t need to know how to sew to help! Please come help put these pillows together and know your talent and energy is going toward helping someone who is facing a health challenge. (Kaiser Hospital provides the materials.)

Friday, August 24 at 10 a.m. – This month Kathy Dezotte will teach a fun LEAF DESIGN T-SHIRT class. You supply your own t-shirt (sweatshirt or canvas tote bag). Kathy will help you decorate your item so you’ll be ready for the fall. All other supplies will be provided.

Friday, August 31 at 10 a.m. – DOG AND CAT BEDS WORKSHOP. This workshop is led by Lorrie Tran. Come by and help make dog beds and cat mats for our furry friends who are currently living at local animal shelters. how to sew to help. This is an all-day event and pizza will be provided to those helping out. We will begin accepting sewing scraps (no old clothes, please) in the Westport Room on August 1.

And here’s a “did you know?”… Did you know you can sign up to receive a weekly email that will let you know what Artists & Crafters activities are coming up for the week? Well, you can! If you aren’t already receiving this email and would like to begin to receive it, here’s how: Steps to sign-up to receive the weekly Artists & Crafters email: 1) Go to the Woodbridge portal (www.ourwoodbridge.net) and sign in.

2) Once you’ve signed onto the portal – click on “My Profile” which is located toward the top of the page. A drop-down menu will appear.

Click on “Manage Subscriptions.”

3) A new page will appear titled, “Communications Preferences.” Here, you may sign up for any group listed to begin receiving emails from that particular group. To sign up to receive the Artists & Crafters group weekly email, locate Arts and Crafts on the list. To the far right side on that line, you will see a small box. Click on that box and a checkmark will appear in the box, indicating you have now signed up to receive the email. That’s it.

We post our Artists & Crafters calendar of activities for the month on the easel outside the Westport Room. Class sign-up sheets and class supply lists for any classes are also located on the easel. Also, make sure to check out the window displays of the Westport Room. We have displays from groups that meet regularly, as well as samples from our philanthropic groups and upcoming classes. We’d love to see you, so come and join us in our crafting adventures. Have a great month!

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ææ women of woodbridge Meeting Announcement

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By Polly Smith, president

The Bridge group meets Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. in the Oxford Room.

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ur August 15 meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Clubhouse. We will have presentations from two different non-profit organizations located in the Manteca area. These organizations are in need of funds and we will decide which of these will be selected to receive proceeds from upcoming Women of Woodbridge (WOW) events.

Both organizations follow our mission statement: “Women of Woodbridge representing the Del Webb community strives to enrich the lives of children in the Manteca area. In the process of fulfilling this mission, members share talents, socialize, expand their knowledge, and develop interests.” Please try to join us August 15.

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French Dining in Woodbridge?

By Birdie Nieri, chairperson

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e Diner La Blanc” is a 30-year-old tradition started in France by a French couple that did not have enough room in their tiny apartment for a dinner party. The couple decided to invite their friends to a local park for a dinner gathering. The next year they invited close friends to invite their friends and acquaintances. The crowd grew very large, very quickly.

In order to identify each other when they arrived at the park, they would wear white clothing and all sit together. Now, 30 years later, this event draws thousands of people as they dine outdoors in such places as the Louvre.

The ticket states you must wear white clothing and bring a small table, two chairs and a white tablecloth to the site. Once at the site, participants set up their own tables, tablecloths and chairs. Some sites have food baskets for sale when ordering tickets, or participants may bring their own meals.

Needless to say, most everyone brings a bottle of wine to share.

The evening is theirs to enjoy, listening/dancing to music and entertainment while meeting new friends and old friends. Check out these events in major cities on YouTube.com

This party idea has become a worldwide phenomenon in large cities around the globe. It has even struck America as thousands gather in cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Syracuse, Miami, Atlanta, San Francisco and Sacramento.

These large cities publicize the event through websites and sell tickets (usually for $45) that route ticket holders to a transportation center that takes them to a secret venue where entertainment is in abundance and there are new friends to meet.

The Women of Woodbridge group is busy planning its own rendition of “Le Diner La Blanc.” This event will be held two nights, Thursday, October 4, and Friday, October 5, with catered dinner outside and dancing inside. Many details are in the working stages but we are sure this upscale event will be a hit with all residents. More information will be disclosed in the months to follow. In the meantime, think of what white clothing you’d like to wear to a party like no other you’ve ever attended. It should be one to remember.

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Strummin’ Wonders Ukuleles continue to travel the senior living circuit. They recently entertained at Manteca Care and Rehab. The residents cheered and sang along! Connie Perez included everyone in her selfie. Back row (L to R): Jan Cox, Janet Webster, Joyce Salzmann and Dick Salzmann. Front row (L to R): Kirby Brown, Richard Lanzon, Carla Marquardt and Ed Damasco.

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ææ men of woodbridge

By Chuck Harvey, president

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hanks to all of you who attended the Men of Woodbridge (MOW) Spring Into Summer Dance with the Second Chance Band in June. The event was a sellout and lots of fun.

The Men of Woodbridge continues to plan more fun-filled events for all of you to enjoy. Next up is the MOW Summer Dance, August 15, featuring live and DJ entertainment from our favorite Del Webb entertainer. Based on the feedback from many residents seeking later event hours, we have approval to open the doors for this event at 6 p.m. and have three full hours of entertainment from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The MOW will clean up the room for a Clubhouse closure at 10 p.m. Don’t miss this event! Tickets will be on sale as you read this article.

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The MOW will host a Chili’s fundraiser August 27 and 28. The flyer at right must be shown when you pay your check to get credit for the sale. Chili’s will donate 15% of the event days’ sales to Men of Woodbridge. Men of Woodbridge will donate to Raymus House, a worthy program here in Manteca that serves families and individuals in need of shelter and other support services. I hope you will consider having a meal and helping us give back to our local community. For folks who may not know, Chili’s is located off Airport Road at the 120 Bypass in the shopping center next to Costco.

Looking forward to the rest of this year, the MOW is planning the annual Baked Potato and Chili Feed, September 12. We will support the Wheels of Woodbridge Car Show, October 13, with early morning coffee and donuts and the traditional hot dog lunch. We are working with the Women of Woodbridge (WOW) to deliver a gala event in October. More information on this will be released by the WOW. Finally, on November 7, we have tentatively planned our annual Lasagna Dinner and Dance with music by the Second Chance Band.

The Men of Woodbridge meets the second Monday of each month (except once per quarter when we go offsite to breakfast) at 10 a.m. in the Quincy Room in the Clubhouse. Our motto is “Do what you can when you can.” Come to a meeting to learn more or get involved, or call me with any questions about the MOW group.

My contact information may be found in the Woodbridge Community Directory.

Let Chili's do the cooking while we support Men of Woodbridge at the same time. With each flyer presented on August 27th & 28th Chili's will donate 15% of the event day sales.

The Men of Woodbridge Give Back Event is: August 27th & 28th All Day only at:

Manteca 2262 Daniels St. Manteca, CA 95337 209-824-5200 - www.chilis.com We look forward to seeing you at Chili’s!

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Craft Beer Happenings

By Bill Holst

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n June 13, a group of craft beer lovers met to explore the world of yeast and fermentation. We were fortunate that evening to have guest presenter Charlie Holst share his knowledge of the chemistry and biology of the fermentation process and the roll yeast plays in the flavor-producing process. Charlie, who is a cell biologist with a startup in Mountain View, presented remotely via teleconferencing.

We were then able to apply Charlie’s insights to actual tastings. We first tasted a classic European pilsner with a very “clean” yeast profile as a benchmark. We then tasted several Belgian-style beers, from saisons to fruit-laden lambics. Everyone seemed surprised by the strong impact yeast imparts to the various flavors.

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ææ BILLIARDS Woodbridge Pool Hustlers: July Tournament Winners Woodbridge Pool Hustlers meet Monday through Friday from 12 to 3 p.m. and hold a tournament every three months in which 12 to 15 players participate in double elimination. The three winners’ names appear on a plaque displayed in the Clubhouse.

Our next session will be an actual brewing session. It will be held Saturday, September 8, at 9 a.m. It will be a lecture demonstration in the Multipurpose Room kitchen. Attendees will participate in the brewing process. We will provide cinnamon rolls and some beers for tasting (it is against the home brewer’s creed to brew without having a beer!).

Participants will receive a portion of the brewing effort once it has been bottled. We will probably brew a Scottish red ale, an appropriate fall beer.

There will be a $3 charge for this event.

Please sign up early – participation is limited to 20 people max!

Event date: September 8. Time: 9 a.m.

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ææwine 101

By Jon Ford

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The July class was a competition to see who could bring the most creative label/packaging a winery has to offer. Each table voted for one bottle and the twelve winners were entered into a class competition with each classmate having one vote. The winning bottle owner in the finals received a prize.

ine 101 continues to be a very popular class as tickets generally sell out the day of release. We take a maximum of 120 people for each class excluding the December classes. For new residents, Wine 101 is a very informal class that runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. once a month. The class focuses on presenting information about grapes, wines, growers, wineries and other useful information connected with wine.

The sign-ups are always the day after the last event and the tickets go quickly. Tickets are $3, non-refundable. Participants are asked to bring their own wine glasses, an appetizer to place on the snack tables for sharing and a wine for their table based on the theme of the class. The format is generally a 25 to 30 minute presentation followed by two hours of socializing. What a great chance to party with your neighbors and meet new friends.

August class tickets went on sale on Friday, July 20. The August theme will be “Magnificent Merlot.”

The August class will be a brief presentation about Merlot, followed by a blind tasting with class members voting on their favorite. After voting, the winning Merlot in the blind tasting will be revealed as well as the other makers in the contest. The community table will contain a variety of Merlots to choose from for tasting and there will be delicious appetizers for all to share.

The June class was a huge success. Bob Highfill, promotions and communications manager for the Lodi Wine Commission, and his lovely wife visited us. Bob shared some incredible facts about the Lodi appellation such as the fact that there are over 100 different types of wine grapes grown in Lodi. Although old vine Zinfandel is slowly being phased out, there is a huge demand for that wine in the European and Asian markets. Bob is going to work with me to create a class to taste some rather obscure varietals being made in Lodi for a future presentation.

If you find you didn’t get a ticket in time, be sure to check the day of the event because often tickets are left on the registration desk by people who had something come up and couldn’t use them. I have seen advertisements for the tickets on Nextdoor as well.

If you would like to be on the Wine 101 email list, contact Jon Ford at jluvswine@aol.com and request to be added. It’s that simple.

Hope to see you at a future Wine 101 event.

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SCENE @ the Clubhouse

A Meeting With the Neighbors

Article and WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz, Advisory Board Member, Three Rivers Indian Lodge

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n June 25, our neighbors of Three Rivers Indian Lodge visited us, told us about the lodge’s purpose and gave a colorful presentation of California’s Native American heritage. Ms. Ramona Valdez, director of Three Rivers, explained the lodge’s part in the fight against drug and alcohol addiction and its mission in the preservation of Native American culture.

The introduction was followed by an impressive presentation by Manteca’s youth dancers, supported by the lodge’s drummers. We learned about specific California Indian dances such as the grass dance and at the end, spectators were invited to join our neighbors in a ceremonial dance.

On behalf of the staff, clients and volunteers of Three Rivers Indian Lodge, I want to personally thank everybody attending for the warm welcome we received. I also would like to apologize to anybody who wasn’t able to attend due to the limited space. We are planning to come back next year with a larger presentation at Liberty Park, which may include more dances and some extras like fry bread and Indian tacos.

Please contact me directly (239-7965) with any requests for a future presentation and/or with any questions regarding the lodge.

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For The Love Of The Game

By Carol Jo Hargreaves with Debby Hickey Photos by Charm Mathis

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wenty men and a dozen women volunteered to play in the co-ed softball game, Saturday, July 14, at Del Webb Field. July was Woodbridge Softball’s month off, a time to rest between season halves, but players, umpires, support staff and fans all showed up anyway.

Players were lined up and two combined-gender teams were formed, making sure there were equal numbers of men and women on each team.

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Everyone played. They played Diamond Gals’ rules with a softer ball, a straight pitch delivered between head and knees and men required to bat with their opposite hands.

Not long after play began, an irrigation pump broke and water flooded both left and right fields, making it unsafe for outfielders to continue in their positions. With player safety foremost in their minds, Diamond Gals’ Polly Smith and Silver Sluggers’ Tom Heath put their

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See more photos from love of the game page 26 heads together with Field VP Charm Mathis to determine whether they should call the game for mud and water on the field and send everyone home.

Knowing Woodbridge softball players want to have fun and play their game, the three leaders determined the dirt infield and about 4 feet of grass remained safe. Brightcolored cones were placed to define the safety perimeter. No play was permitted beyond the cones. That meant a ball hit past the cones would be a foul, out of play, and no player was allowed to retrieve a ball that entered the cone zone.

Although it became mostly an infield game, it was a game. The men awkwardly batted “backwards” and the women (and men) had some good laughs. That’s a true love of the game!

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Manteca’s History – Part 2: The Trailblazers Article and WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

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n 1769, the Spanish Crown ordered the first land expedition into the land then called Alta California. A group of 50 soldiers and friars trudged as far as San Francisco Bay. They returned to San Diego six months later, close to starvation, suffering from scurvy and smelling frightfully of mules. Expedition leader Gaspar de Portolá wrote a letter to his king, declaring that if the Russians wanted California, Spain should let them have it for nothing of value was found there.

So, it took two more generations before the first discoverer of European descent left a boot print in our part of the Central Valley. None other than famous frontiersman Jedediah Smith, arriving here after crossing the Mojave Desert, spent the winter of 1827 in a camp called Apellamminy at the Stanislaus River.

The exact location of his camp is unknown but in his diary, Smith described it as, “…seventy miles northeast of Mission San Jose,” which definitely puts it in the vicinity of present day Manteca.

the Stanislaus and San Joaquin rivers.

This was most likely the first time that a version of the U.S. flag was flown in what would later be Manteca. Fremont’s flag showed 26 stars and the eagle from the U.S. state seal. The eagle held the usual arrows of war but the olive branch of peace was replaced by a Native American peace pipe as a token of the troop’s peaceful intentions.

In the spring of 1828, Smith headed north to the Columbia River, blazing the trail for Franco-Canadian trappers who soon afterward back-traced his steps and used our area as their winter camp. In 1832, the Hudson Bay Company established its southernmost trading post in Rancho del Campo de Los Franceses, today known as French Camp. Manteca muralist Art Mortimer paid tribute to the French trappers by depicting one of them in the downtown mural titled “Our Bountiful Valley.”

The trading post played an important role in California’s history as the terminus of the OregonCalifornia trail. Sadly, it was also the origin of the smallpox epidemic of 1843, during which 90 percent of California’s native people died without having ever seen a white man.

The French abandoned their camp in 1845.

Rumors of hidden treasures they left behind formed one of the first urban legends of our area but, so far, all that has ever been discovered was a bunch of rusty sabers. One reason for the trappers to leave was the growing unrest between early California settlers and Mexican authorities. In 1842, the unrest turned into an open civil war. As if the trouble between Californios and Mexicans French Camp marker wasn’t enough, in 1844, a third party arrived in the form of 60 U.S. soldiers under the command of John C. Fremont. The troop was called “Topographic Engineers” and their official duty was to explore and survey the area; however the group’s makeup was clearly that of an armed force and the Mexican authorities made it very clear that they were not welcome.

While Fremont is mostly remembered for his standoff at Gavilan Peak in 1846, he also led a group of U.S. scouts into our area. In March 1844, seventeen years after Jedediah Smith camped at the Stanislaus River, Fremont, coming from Sutter’s Fort, extensively searched the area for possible passages across

French trapper

General Fremont’s flag

Jedediah Smith came here from the south; John C. Fremont came from the north. Both had no plans to stay. The next group arrived from the east - up the San Joaquin River – and they had every intention of making the area their home. In autumn of 1846, the sailing launch Comet brought 20 Mormon pioneers, led by Sam Brannan, to a landing site that is now known as Mossdale Crossing Park. Their settlement, Stanislaus City (today known as Ripon), was the first place in our area in which wheat and crops were planted and irrigated by the pole and bucket method. The settlers erected three log houses and operated a sawmill and a ferry across the Stanislaus River. By the middle of January 1847, eighty acres of grain had been sown. A bushel of the grain is shown in the mural titled, “Our Bountiful Valley.”

The little settlement did indeed seem full of hope and promise but with the coming of winter rains the whole aspect was changed. The season was so stormy that the river overflowed its banks causing the little band of pioneers untold suffering and hardship. In addition, Mormon President Brigham Young disapproved of Brannan’s plan to settle the Mormon people in California instead of in the Valley of the Great Salt Lake. Gradually, the settlers abandoned the area and the last of them was gone by November 1847.

Most likely, the area would have remained unsettled for quite a while, but only a few months later, on January 24, 1848, everything changed. Gold was discovered at Sutter’s Mill. Within less than a year, three hundred thousand people from all over the world arrived in California and changed it forever.

More about that in the next part of this series.

Resources used to compile this article include: • “Manteca, the story of a town” by Alice B. Coon 1943, published by The Manteca Historical Society.

• “Manteca, selected chapters from its history “ by Evelyn Prouty, 1980, published by The Manteca Bulletin.

• “Historic Spots in California” by Douglas E. Kyle and Hero Eugene Rensch, published by Stanford University Press; 5th edition (August 14, 2002).

• Jedediah Smith: The First Expedition to California.

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (2017).

• Various wikipedia entries • Website of the Manteca Mural Society, mantecamurals.com • Text on various historical markers and plaques, found at californiahistoricallandmarks.com

Jedediah Smith’s Journal

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Gardener’s Corner

August Garden Checklist

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By Master Gardener Cate White

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ur nearest star, the sun, fuels life on earth. Now that the hot days of August have arrived, we are keenly aware of the sun’s power, making this the time to think about how we can protect ourselves and our plants from too much of a good thing.

Just as some of us can tolerate sun and heat better than others, the same is true for plants. And, just as we need to keep ourselves well hydrated, use sunscreen and wear hats for protection, plants need shelter and protection, too.

While all plants need sunshine to maintain healthy growth, their needs fall into three main categories. Plants are generally labeled as needing full sun (six hours of sun or more each day), part sun/shade (more or less equal amounts of shade and sun), and full shade (one hour or less of direct sun). Vegetables need at least eight hours of sun per day, and fruit, nut and citrus tress need six to eight hours. While roses enjoy full sun most of the day, they appreciate some shade in the late afternoon.

Keep in mind that morning sun is less intense than afternoon sun, making eastern and northeastern exposures easier to tolerate for more sensitive plants than hotter southern and western exposures. Be aware of intense reflected sun from windows and walls and confined spaces that concentrate

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Lastly, remember that the angle of the sun changes quite a bit over the course of the year, so the exposure a plant gets as the seasons change varies greatly.

It’s important to be aware of the year-round conditions in your yard before choosing a site for a specific plant.

• Continue checking irrigation lines and valves to be sure they are functioning correctly. Adjust timing according to weather conditions.

• Be on the alert for mosquitoes.

Eliminate all standing water.

Control by adding Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis to ponds and birdbaths.

• Continue baiting for ants.

• Check for aphids, whiteflies, caterpillars and spider mites.

Use a strong spray of water on whiteflies and aphids and mist the undersides of leaves for spider mites. Neem oil and insecticidal soaps may also be used but only during cool parts of the day. Spray Bt (Bacillus Thuringiensis) for caterpillars.

• Use Neem oil as described above for powdery mildew.

• Put out traps to control yellow jackets.

• If you have trouble with blossom end rot on your tomatoes (dark leathery spots on the blossom end), be sure you are applying water evenly and keeping the soil uniformly moist, neither dry nor saturated.

Follow recommended fertilizer amounts. Some tomato varieties are more susceptible than others and since blossom end rot is not caused by a pathogen, there are no pesticide solutions.

Symptoms of sun damage can include leaf tip burn, leaf scorch, bud drop, sunscald on exposed fruits or vegetables and wilting. Hydrangeas, camellias and Japanese maples can be especially prone to leaf burn. Temporary wilting which occurs during very hot weather on broad-leaved plants such as hydrangeas or squashes may be normal as long as the plants recover when the day cools into evening. This sort of wilting occurs when plant roots can’t take up water fast enough to keep leaves hydrated during the hottest part of the day, so watering at this point is not helpful and can actually be harmful.

Trees may also suffer from sunburn or scorching of their bark, which can be seriously damaging.

Erect shade structures using a trellis covered in shade cloth or by using an old umbrella. If you observe wilting that lasts into the evening, increase watering times during hot spells. To protect tree bark from sun-scorch, mix equal parts of flat white interior latex paint with water and apply to areas that get heavy sun exposure. Your plants will appreciate the extra effort you make to protect them from the sun’s heat.

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BEAUTIFUL QUILTS AND PILLOWS SYMBOLIZE LOVE AND HOPE

By Marie Evans

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oodbridge resident Geri Rogers has been sewing since high school. Years later, at age 55, she started her own business in her Fremont, California, home, teaching children ages 6 through teens to sew and make their own simple clothing. Geri was licensed and was part of a project called KIDS CAN SEW. With help from her husband, Warren, Geri set up four sewing machines in the dining room of her home.

Geri enjoyed teaching for seven years before retiring with some of her best memories from the kids’ sewing classes. One mother said the positive approach Geri used increased her daughter’s self-image and helped her to get better grades in school. Geri enjoys sewing and giving her handmade items as gifts. She has sold some at boutiques both before and after moving to Woodbridge.

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Unique Hobbies

Geri has been a Kaiser Hospital volunteer since 2002 when the new Kaiser Hospital opened in Fremont. “I worked in the gift shop there until we relocated to Manteca where there was not yet a Kaiser Hospital so I volunteered in the gift shop at then St. Dominic’s Hospital. Shortly after Kaiser bought St. Dominic’s, I was again volunteering for Kaiser.”

Geri made a new quilting friend at Woodbridge who told her about “cancer pillows” for breast cancer patients. “I made some samples and took them to Kaiser surgery nurses to see if they could use them and they said ‘yes.’ By the time Kaiser closed their gift shop, I had made about 60 pillows for patients. I was no longer volunteering there but the nurses told me the patients really enjoyed the pillows and they felt they could use more. They asked me to please continue my endeavor. Of course, I said yes and talked to the volunteer services coordinator to see if Kaiser would fund the project and organize a group of ladies at Woodbridge to make the pillows. The answer was ‘yes’ and in July 2012, our dedicated group of Woodbridge seamstresses began work on this project, producing from 30 to 60 pillows a month. I could not have done this without the dedication of the wonderful ladies of our Artists & Crafters group.”

Upon her own diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in February 2017, Geri knew she had to pass the project’s leadership role on to someone else and that someone was Woodbridge resident Martha Harman. “My husband, Warren, also a Kaiser volunteer, always helped me and together we showed Martha and her husband, Rick, how we made the pillows.

With loads of love and caring, Martha made me a beautiful quilt and made a very large quilt to donate to Kaiser Modesto Infusion Center where I go one week a month for chemotherapy treatments. The center’s walls are adorned with many handmade quilts. I have two of mine there, one of which Patrice Ehrlich helped me make.”

Geri related how, recently, while sitting in an infusion room without a window, she was inspired to create a quilt that would be a window looking out at a garden of flowers and blooming trees. She hoped the quilt would bring peace and tranquility to patients receiving treatment that sometimes requires eight hours of sitting. Geri needed help with this process and found it with Woodbridge resident Phyllis Rose. Phyllis graciously agreed to do the most difficult part (piecing together the quilt) if Geri would do the quilting. Even the women’s husbands were amazed at the 3D effect the window quilt produced. They presented it to the head nurse on June 12, 2018. Impressed with the effect, she said the quilt would be hung in the windowless room.

Photo by Warren Rogers

Phyllis Rose and Geri Rogers display the window quilt made for and donated to Kaiser Infusion Center in Modesto.

With that project completed, Geri said, “I continue to enjoy sewing, mostly small quilts for our newest great grandbabies.”

The men and women of Woodbridge described in this story are surely angels in disguise for many Kaiser patients. The beauty of the quilts will hopefully inspire infusion patients in a positive way as the quilts exude the love put into every cut of the scissors and every stitch made by the angels who volunteer their time to help others.

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artha Harman also makes heart-shaped pillows - nice and fluffy and soft - for cancer patients. Martha got her inspiration from Geri Rogers, who was already making comforting objects for cancer patients at Kaiser Hospital.

Usually Martha makes heart-shaped pillows but she also makes quilts. All of Martha’s pillows and quilts are constructed from soft material printed with the familiar breast cancer symbol. The function of the pillows and quilts is to show love and caring to cancer patients. One way to use the soft, heart-shaped pillow is for protection by placing it between the arm and the breast with cancer to shield the sore breast from pressure. The pillow Martha showed me had a white top covered with various pink breast cancer symbols. The back was a soft pink. All of Martha’s pillows are made with love and hope and I think patients using them during recovery must be able to feel the love and prayers that go into their making.

Martha has been sewing for about 40 years and she marks the beginning as when her daughter was stroller-age.

When Martha made her first breast cancer quilt, she began by spending three years making tiny yo-yos out of fabric printed with the breast cancer ribbon symbol. First she cut small circles then she ran a thread along the edges, pulling the thread tight to gather the fabric into a yo-yo. She tacked the yo-yos to each other in four places until she had a large, open weave cover for the blanket. This was placed on top of another piece of fabric with batting in between and the layers were sewn into a quilt. After finishing the yo-yo quilt, Martha began making pillows and donating them to Kaiser Hospital. Kaiser pays for all fabric, thread and other supplies needed to make these items. It is an act of love and kindness.

Martha decided she could make pillows much faster and give them to more patients if she stopped making quilts. That is what she did - made lovely soft, heart-shaped pillows. She found she could make three pillows with the amount of fabric used for one quilt.

Martha said the pillows might also be used for other types of cancer, ever for injuries. For instance, the heart-shaped pillow could be put on a sore spot when one wants or needs to lie down or under a sore knee, etc.

What is more comforting than a hand-made soft pillow or quilt?

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ææWoodbridge Seniors Golf Club

By Mike Patterson, WSGC president This was a points tournament. Here are the winners:

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oodbridge Senior Golf Club had its monthly tournament at Elkhorn Golf Club in Stockton, June 18. The weather cooperated with a light breeze and a warm day.

The shot of the day was by Ken Nelson who chipped in for an eagle 2 on the Par 4 15th hole. The golf gods were smiling on him.

Palmer Flight 1. Young Han 2. Steve Howe 3. Bob Hamilton

Nicklaus Flight 1. Bill Abrew 2. Mike Patterson 3. Ken Nelson

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Softball SOFTBALL NEWS … From the Score Booth

By Debby Hickey

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ur watch of Hot Dog Home Runs continues as we make note of the latest hitters from 6/6/18 to 6/30/18, the end of our half season:

Ken Beaty 3 (Total now 11) Dave Avelar 2 (Total now 3) Wayne Gordon 3 (Total now 9) Mike Bell 1 Dan Snyder 1 Jerry Larson 1 Dennis Shirron 2 Ron Long 1

Brian Jones 3 (Total now 4) Lenny Rapp 1 (Total now 2) Dennis Donaldson 1 (Total now 3) Rich Ryan 2 (Total now 3) Greg Meagher 2 (Total now 6) Steve Hosler 1 (Total now 2) Mark Victoria 1 (Total now 2)

We had 25 home runs this month, including two grand slams, one by Ken Beaty and one by Dennis Shirron. What an incredible first half season! Whew! Take the month of July off, guys and gals, and rest up.

Sakoi, Nancy Sadoyama, Kathy Victoria, Linda Checci, Anne Madrid, Elaine DeSousa, Vickie French, Cheryl Juarez, Leila Carter, Bob Correa, Jacob Casseta, Jack Arizcuren, Ariana Carly, Jackie Foster, Perry Gibson, Lee Eaton, Greg Conway, Maria Meniktos, Mike Zocci, Marybeth Saari, Angie Diaz, Karen Perrin, Linda Lewis, Cindy Foster, Bonnie Bardenhagen, Sue Vernali, Nancy O’Rourke, Bob Graham and Jim Glass.

Congrats and thank you for coming to the games.

The booth welcomes the following new “enlistees” - Mary Braun, Frances Ramos, Sally Rankin and Nydia Victoria. We thank you for volunteering.

Did you know? You can sign up for softball any time during our season.

The same goes for volunteering in the score booth, as an umpire and working in the Snack Shack. Just complete a sign-up form at the front desk.

Our first ever Root Beer Float offering for Diamond Gals who hit a triple is in full swing now. We have had two winners so far – Erin Spoden and Patti Peterson. Way to go, gals!

A big shout out to Wendy Devencenzi, a talented resident who has donated her yummy cupcakes and things to the Snack Shack for sampling on several occasions. These have been wonderful treats for our fans and members! Thank you, Wendy! (Wendy’s contact information is in the Woodbridge Community Directory.)

More winners for the Papa Murphy’s gift cards and the Frank’s Grill free lunch for two: Peggy Pigg, Linda Jack, Peggy Meagher, LaVerne Cortesi, Susie Peterson, Jim Peterson, Dorothy Pace, Pepper Noble, Connie Haubert, Janet Conner, Chris Walker, Rose Marks, Penny Dauler, Bob

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You Make The Call!

Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 9 Let’s have a grandparents and grandkids baseball game!

Games are open to grandparents and boys and girls 4-17 years of age.

There will be games for two age groups: 4-9 and 10-17.

Starting time for ages 4-9 will be 9 a.m. and for ages 10-17 will be around 10:30 a.m.

Bring your mitts, bats and helmets.

Let’s play ball and have fun with the kids.

SITUATION: Runner at first base.

First baseman catches a foul pop-up in the field of play. His momentum carries him into the opening of his dugout with the ball in his glove, out of the field of play.

YOU MAKE THE CALL! What do you rule?

(A) The ball remains a live ball and runner at first base can advance at his own risk.

(B) The ball is dead and the runner at first base is returned to first base.

(C) The ball is dead and the runner at first base is awarded one base.

(See page 28 for the ANSWER.)

You must sign up by Thursday, August 30, at the Clubhouse front desk or by calling Denise Armstrong at 624-3549.

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Bring your picnic lunch and let’s have some fun!

(A flyer is also posted on the Clubhouse message board.)

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Diamond Gals Picnic

The Diamond Gals held a potluck at Liberty Park to celebrate the end of softball’s first half season. A fun water balloon toss helped cool participants off.

Grace Pasion and Manuel Correa Maria Amarante with her two grandsons

Judy Hea

Frances Ramos with a tiny water balloon

(L to R): Linda Medler, Louse Rodriguez, Trudy Snyder

Dottie Aubrey and family

HAPPY 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY,

DIAMOND GALS & SILVER SLUGGERS Red Raiders Bob Gotelli and Al Sanchez

Ollie (Harriet Applegarth's dog)

If you thought you missed the Opening Day Celebration in April, you didn’t.

Marie and Ron Westerman

Come one, come all! Come out and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of having exciting softball here at Woodbridge.

Where can you go to get free coffee and donuts, hear the ball hit the bat, see your friends and neighbors, experience the “fly over,” and have a hot dog, chips and a drink for $4?

And you don’t have to drive!

The Spence family celebrates Mike’s 70th birthday. (L to R): Daughter Stephanie Tucker, Jan and Mike Spence and grandson Jack Tucker.

OPENING DAY OF SOFTBALL IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, at 9 a.m.

Laugh and cheer for your favorite team!

Who will throw out the first ball?

Who is on the men’s and women’s teams?

What other surprises will there be?

PLAY BALL! Water balloon toss

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Woodbridge Tennis

By James Corey

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he game of tennis dates back several centuries and was originally played with a wooden ball. In 1625, the game evolved into what is now called “real tennis.” Royalty and noblemen played the game, quickly making it a “gentleman’s” game.

For the past several years, Woodbridge Tennis has been honored to have Mel Topping as our leader. A couple of months ago, Mel emailed all of the tennis players to announce he and his wife Kathy would be moving from Woodbridge to be closer to family and lifelong friendships. Although it’s hard to believe anyone would want to move from Woodbridge, many of us,

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including my wife and I, moved here to be closer to family so we all understand.

In the friendly and calm environment that Mel nurtured over the years in our group, we banded together to give Mel and Kathy a send off to their new adventure. We got together at Liberty Park, June 18, to honor them, share some memories and wish them well.

The picture accompanying this article shows all of us standing around Mel who is smiling and relaxed, just as he has been as our leader. Mel is a true gentleman and will be missed so very much! When I showed up to play tennis for the first time at Woodbridge, Mel walked right up to me and shook my hand. “Welcome, I’m Mel,” he said, smiling and serene. I knew right then I was welcomed and a part of this great group of tennis players.

Thank you, Mel, for being such a gentleman!

Since it is now August and the summer heat can be horrific, please make sure everyone who spends any time outside has plenty of water or maybe a sports drink with them to stay hydrated at all times. Sunscreen should be used, too, as I can attest that skin cancers are a direct result of being in the sun for any period of time.

The Tennis group hopes to see some new faces out on our newly refurbished courts. All ages and all levels of play are welcome. Come join us for some great fun and friendships, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 a.m.

Mel Topping farewell.

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Pickleball Corner

By Marcia Umberger

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n Saturday, July 7, the Pickleball group held another round robin.

This was our biggest yet! We had a field of 12 women and 12 men.

Due to the hot weather, we used a different format. The women were broken down into two groups of six each. The same was done with the men. Each group played all others in their group for a total of six games. With four courts, each of the four groups had their own court. This shortened the number Pickleball champions, July 7 of games played by each player and also dramatically cut down the time it took to play. At the end of regular play, the top four women had a playoff game. Cres Anton and Frances Ramos played against Cindy Carlsen and Sharon Isbell. It was a very competitive game but Cindy and Sharon won the right to play the mixed doubles championship game. In the men’s sector, the top four were Tim Sells and Ruby Cawley vs. Mark and Joe Victoria. Everyone played hard and there were some spectacular shots. The Victoria brothers were the winners.

At the end of the playoff games, the top two women, Cindy Carlsen and Sharon Isbell, partnered with the top two men, the Victoria Brothers, Joe and Mark. The championship game was exciting to watch as Cindy and Joe played against Sharon and Mark. There were many long rallies and excellent shots by all players. In the end, Cindy and Joe were the victors!

Congratulations to the final four as well as our reigning champions, Cindy and Joe. After the round robin, spouses and significant others were invited to a potluck barbeque. Good food, good friends and a beautiful facility to enjoy the day! The next round robin will be held on a Monday morning in August. The date is to be determined. We will be sure to let the community know so you all can come out and root us on (and learn a bit about the fast growing sport of pickleball). In the meantime, if you would like a lesson or two, call Joe Victoria at 815-9343. He will be glad to meet with you and give you some pointers to get you going.

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Speaking of professionals, when Charm Mathis is not umpiring third base (and even when she is), sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taking pictures with her Go-Pro camera or videotaping softball plays and the action in the stands. What a talent she is! Be sure to check out the Woodbridge Silver Sluggers website. Oh yeah, and Charm also helps maintain the field for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sandlot Boys.â&#x20AC;?

By Judy McNamara

VOWs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Volunteers of Woodbridge

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be remiss if I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mention the Orange Crushesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; catcher, big John Lennert, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always up-beat and keeps both teams confident and alert with his positive comments like â&#x20AC;?Way to go!â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?Well done!â&#x20AC;? John certainly puts a lot of fun in the game.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.â&#x20AC;?

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Now that softball has taken a well-earned respite for the month of July, I feel the need to give kudos to the folks off the field and in the snack shack and in the score booth. Sharon Fields, you do an amazing job of organizing the tasty victuals for which you must shop, stock, short-order cook and serve the crowd. Of course, your gang of gals is there to help and provide dedicated service. These include Joyce Graham, Linda Medler, Sandy Jimenez, Jeannie Tebbutt, Linda Lewis, Chris Loudermilk, Sharron Honda, Sue Edmiston and Carol Tayo. Ron Kackley is the super multi-tasking griller who can chat up the crowd, take orders and flip burgers and dogs like a pro. While Ron was on vacation, Bob Teglia and Duane Fields stepped up and took over the job and Dale Bittle grilled up the mean tri tips.

And then, there are those fantastic folks in the score booth who entertain us with their comments and jokes while keeping the scoreboard lit up. The professional voices we hear calling plays are those of Reno Cortesi, Keith Loudermilk and R.J. Klug. They certainly are nothing like amateurs at announcing. Helping these guys out in the booth with their expert knowledge of the game and quick remarks are Polly Smith, Debbie Hickey, Donna Ybarra, Caroline Gibson and funny man Roger Goodnow.

Talking about VOWs, there are many others who deserve mention. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aiding someone who needs help inside the house or those who need assistance outside, there are several folks who lend hands. Rich Ferreira is the go-to guy when something comes up like replacing lighting or helping with water pressure, etc. Rich, with his big, infectious grin, is always available and happy to help others.

Ray Warner and Bruno Bernardini (the self proclaimed CEO!) have formed a partnership and will attempt to take care of any outdoor problems. You can see them power washing sidewalks when dark mold appears. Ray just went through a heart episode while visiting his son and was flown to a hospital where he had a stent implanted. That didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop Ray for long and he is now back, doing light work.

Kathy Dezotte is the gal to call when in need of a unique poster or any creative artwork for the Clubhouse. She will whip up an amazing poster at the drop of a hat to advertise or give meaning to events and presentations. Kathy never runs out of ideas and her work is always so inspiring.

I know there are many other unsung heroes here in Woodbridge and I applaud you all. Where would this community be without your unselfish contributions to help make this the best place in which to spend your over 55 years? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.â&#x20AC;?

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The first forum covered autoimmune diseases. At the time, Cindy was suffering from a devastating autoimmune condition that had left her virtually unable to care for herself. She is now in remission and credits most of her recovery to the help of Dr. Chagaul, a specialist in various autoimmune diseases. At the first Health Forum, Dr. Chagaul made a presentation and educated the audience about the hundreds of autoimmune diseases, basically diseases that result when the immune system mistakenly attacks the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own tissue.

In the second forum, Bill Barnhart presented us with his experiences in dealing with heart issues. In fact, he spoke at two sessions relaying the journey he took to finally recover from his episode. As of now, Bill is doing very well and seems to be back in the swing of things.

In February I presented my challenges with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caring for the Caregiver.â&#x20AC;?

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In April, Woodbridge resident Denise Drewry, who has been in the nursing profession for many years, volunteered her time to educate us on the signs, types and prevention of strokes and aneurysms. Also speaking was Jack Marquardt, a stroke survivor who told us about his experiences in Continue health forums page 32

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LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER Dangers of Junk Food and Sugar Submitted by Susie Blair, RN-BSN The writing of this article was inspired by “National Junk Food Day,” July 21.

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According to Avail Clinical Research, a privately owned, multi-specialty research facility, back in 1915, the average American consumed roughly between 15 and 20 pounds of sugar annually. Now the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates the average amount of sugar consumed in a year is 156 pounds! Roughly one third (35.7 percent) of the American population is considered obese. The rate of obesity has skyrocketed among children and adolescents, too, with an estimated 17 percent or 12.5 million youth now considered obese.

Did you know that 1 tablespoon of ketchup contains about 1 teaspoon (4 grams) of sugars and a single can of sugar-sweetened soda contains up to 10 teaspoons (up to 40 grams) of sugars? Did you know that your body only needs one teaspoon of sugar to operate your entire bloodstream for one day? In fact, according to the American Heart Association (AHA), there is no minimum daily requirement for sugar. Both the AHA and World Health Organization recommend a maximum of about 6 teaspoons of sugar per day for women and 9 teaspoons for men.

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Filet Mignon Compiled by Mike Spence

August 13 is National Filet Mignon Day but did you know?

• On August 13 you can purchase a $1 petite filet mignon sandwich at any of the Morton’s Steakhouse restaurants.

They’re only available in the bar with a limit of 12 sandwiches. There are 74 Morton’s worldwide with local establishments in Sacramento, San Francisco and San Jose. (Road trip, anyone?)

• A filet mignon is a steak cut from the tapered anterior end of beef tenderloin.

• The tenderloin in a steer or heifer is not a well-used or weight-bearing muscle and therefore tender but often referred to as less flavorful, lacking in the “beef” flavor, compared to other cuts.

• In France, a fillet mignon is a steak cut from pork tenderloin. If you want beef, you’ll need to order a fillet de boeuf.

• While many butchers consider any steak cut from a beef tenderloin as filet mignon, some purists refer to steaks from the center portions as tournedos or if cut into roasts for multiple diners as chateaubriand (best in the house).

• T-bone and porterhouse steaks are quite similar to one another in that they both contain a portion of tenderloin. If you remove the bone from either steak, the larger portion is often referred to as a New York strip and the smaller as a filet mignon. The FDA sets the differences between the steaks. If the width of the filet portion of the steak is 1-1/4 inches or larger, the steak is a porterhouse, if smaller, it is a T-bone.

• Many preparations for filet mignons call for flavor enhancing sauces like bordelaise, béarnaise, demi-glace and red wine reductions or wrapping in bacon and others.

• Filet mignon translated from French to English means “tender filet” or “delicate/fine filet,” no mention of the source animal.

• The National Association of Meat Producers (NAMP) has produced a Meat Buyers Guide. The cuts of meat are reduced to numbers to reduce regional confusion about nomenclature. If you ask any butcher for a #189, you’ll get a beef loin, tenderloin full. If you ask for filets cut from a #190A, you’ll get steaks from a tenderloin with side muscle off and silver skin removed.

• The larger end of a tenderloin (tete de fillet, literally “head of the filet”) produces filets the French call biftek.

• A cutlet is a boneless cross grain cut of meat, a steak with little fat. A filet is a boneless steak but no one will address the difference. Is a filet mignon really a cutlet mignon?

Resources used to compile this article: USDA.gov, meatbuyersguide.com, mortons. com, en.wikipedia.org, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” J. Child, 1961, chef resources.com, noreciperequired.com, anova.com and “On Cooking,” S. Labensky and A. Hause, 4th edition.

From health forums page 30 dealing with the disabilities his stroke has presented and the treatment required.

In May, Bob Teglia’s daughter, Dr. Val Teglia, PT, DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) came up from Southern California to talk to us on the topic, “PT Is for Everyone.” Dr. Teglia is very knowledgeable in the physical therapy field and I feel honored that she would give us her time and knowledge to do a wonderful presentation.

Moving forward I would like to contact others in the medical profession that would benefit residents of the Woodbridge community. If you know anyone who would be willing to make a presentation in the field of dermatology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, mental health for seniors, or any other field of medicine that might be relevant, please let me know. I can be reached at 923-4718 or by email at nanahoody@comcast.net.

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Related to flycatchers, the Black Phoebe does just that - catches insects on the fly. You might see it do loop-the-loops, somersaults and other aerodynamically impossible moves to catch a desirable bug.

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Where in the world?

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

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1. Ann King and her grandson Dylan visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.

2. Julie and David Ford enjoyed the inland waterways of Charleston, South Carolina.

3. Ted and Rita Daniels explored Athens, Greece, during a six-week tour of Europe.

4. Penny and Jack Dauler toured the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

5. Mike and Kathy Belcher passed through Normandy while on a Globus Tour around France.

6. Michael and Joyce Ancha danced at the International Choreographed Ballroom Convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

7. Bob and Carol Radke along with their children and grandchildren white water rafted on the American River, a class 3 ride.

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