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Past covers of Woodbridge LIFE. See Woodbridge’s Farewell article with photos on pages 18-19.

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Here from the beginning. A view from the Clubhouse site. 2006

Here for you today.

Tony Hallbourg, Realtor Gratefully serving Woodbridge since 2006, Tony has helped more than 250 families buy and sell homes in your remarkable community.

Each office independently owned & operated. CA DRE #01821536

916.896.7177 thallbourg@yahoo.com cbsunridge.com

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From the Editor I

didn’t think I would be writing another article and I was optimistic that Woodbridge LIFE would live on, but I’m sad to say that this is not the case. We thought we had an editor to take over my responsibilities, but alas, it didn’t work out. So, as of this writing, this August 2020 issue will be the last.

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The Woodbridge LIFE team was hoping that someone in the community would want to take up the gauntlet and continue this wonderful paper and all that it stands for, but that is not the case. The Woodbridge LIFE team hopes you enjoy this final issue. There are some fun and insightful articles this month. We also ask that you go onto issuu.com/ woodbridgelife for a trip down memory lane.

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And, if anyone decides to take it upon themselves at a later date to revive Woodbridge LIFE, I’ve included a short synopsis of what is needed.

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Exactly how many hours per month does the editor’s job take? I tried to track my hours one day to see how much time it did take. Normally, I just do the job and don’t pay attention to how long I spend on the task per day. But because I was asked by a potential recruit, I wrote down a short explanation of the tasks.

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One day I started in the early morning around 6 a.m. and sent the last doc for the day to the first proofreader for editing around 6 p.m. So, taking away some breaks in between, it took around 10 hours. Normally, that would be spread out to a few days depending on when the articles came in. On the whole, it might take about 10 to 15 hours a week (the first two weeks of the month) to get all the proofreading done and ready for the first draft.

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Then it takes an hour or two to get everything set up to download in Dropbox to send to the paginator. Once the drafts come out, the computer work is done.

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The first hard copy draft takes about three to four hours to complete after compiling all the input from the proofreaders. The next two drafts take less time. What does the editor do? Usually, all of the above in addition to the following: • Coordinates with regular contributors to see if he/she will be sending in an article if it is not received by the fifth of each month. • Usually chairs a meeting the day the paper comes out. This was happening in the Clubhouse at 1 p.m. as a standing meeting but hasn’t

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happened since the Clubhouse closed because of COVID-19. Holds a proofreading team meeting the Thursday after the first draft comes out. This has happened a few times since COVID, twice at Stockbridge Park under the gazebo and once at my house in the backyard. This meeting lasts three to four hours. Keeps track of all deadlines and adheres to the paginator’s deadlines. WBL Editor Helps proof read articles Kimberly Hegman Writes a “From the Editor” monthly article. Resolves issues with articles and contributors. Designs the front page and decides what will go in the center truck. (I’ve also been adding “National Days of” to the activities calendar that Jennie usually fills out so that we can still have the calendar and it fills up space.) Gathers input from the proofreaders and makes changes to articles if recommended. If there are varying ideas/input, the editor makes the final decision on how to proceed with the article. Works with the editorial team to come up with a theme for the paper if I’m having a hard time coming up with one on my own. I usually come up with one after the articles come in and something stands out. When the first hard copy drafts come out, works with Clubhouse staff to have drafts printed for proof readers. Gathers all input via a meeting the first time and makes corrections on a clean copy. Then coordinates with Clubhouse staff to have the corrected draft scanned and emailed to the paginator. This procedure is repeated with the next couple of drafts. At that point, only the editor and another proofreader finalize the drafts until the paper is ready to go to print.

So, have a cup of coffee or tea, relax and sit down to savor this last issue. Take care and be safe. Maybe I’ll see you on one of my walks with Kenji.

What’s Going on at Woodbridge? By Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio

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appy August!

I was hoping by now we’d be reunited for happy hours, movies and music in the park, etc. We are excited to have made some progress in Phase 1 with the opening of some of the outdoor amenities. It’s been great to see so many familiar faces (even behind a mask) back at the Clubhouse to check in and out. On the home front, my family and I have managed to explore some relatively local spots for some fun adventures. Last month we hiked Little Yosemite in Sunol and explored the Moaning Caverns in Vallecito. I’m checking out some RV trip options for

our annual family trip in the fall, so if you’ve got any suggestions or recommendations, send them my way. We’ve also been watching a lot of movies. If you haven’t had the chance to watch Hamilton yet, it’s a must watch. Absolutely fantastic! As SIP continues, don’t forget about our Facebook page. We have daily interactions, fitness classes, scavenger hunts and other games, cooking classes, virtual paint classes, etc. It’s really been a great way to stay connected until the Clubhouse reopens. We’ve just hit 600 members so come and join the fun. I hope you are all continuing to stay healthy and happy.

Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio

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From the Executive Director I

hope you and your families are doing well. Can you believe it’s almost six months since I started at Woodbridge Owners Association?! I want to thank those of you who have given me a warm welcome and/or encouraging words. It has been challenging to start a new job and then one month later, a worldwide pandemic happens. I’m trying my best to oversee day to day operations and keep up with the ever-changing information and numbers of COVID-19. With the country trying to reopen, all homeowners’ associations across the United States would consider this to be an unprecedented and extremely challenging time. We are anxious Executive Director to move forward with the reopening Brenda Flategraff process. Unfortunately, the information is constantly changing, always updating and always being questioned from different viewpoints. Therefore, residents must understand that the correct path is not always the fastest or easiest. For these reasons, we are trying to take the best and safest approach to reopening our community. We are being more cautious and slower than the state, county or city in order to ensure we are providing the safest and cleanest environment for our residents, employees and all of their families. As you know, Phase-1 of the Reopening Plan has begun. It has been so fun to see people at the Clubhouse again, even if it’s only your eyes and masks that we see! Please remember to badge in at the Clubhouse before using an outdoor amenity and wear or carry your badges. This is very important as this is how we are tracking the number of participants in case we need to track for possible exposure if, God forbid, we should receive a reported case of COVID-19 in Woodbridge. If you don’t have your badge, you will need to go home and get it. Bring your own chair and water to participate in outside amenities. It is hot outside and we want you to stay hydrated. Please remember, NO GUESTS are allowed at the outdoor amenities or in the Clubhouse. Outdoor amenities are open from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. While I write this article (in the beginning of July), COVID numbers are increasing in the state, county and city. I’m not sure what the numbers will look like when Woodbridge LIFE comes out in August. But I can’t imagine they will decrease after the 4th of July. Therefore, I do not know when we will go into Phase-2. I continue to ask for your patience, understanding and support. I want to thank my employees for their hard work and flexibility during this time. I know our jobs have different duties now than when we were hired. But I appreciate everyone’s willingness to do what is necessary during this time. I also appreciate the suggestions you’ve made to help make things easier and better for all. Don’t forget, I host a Listening Post on the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. via Zoom. I send out the link one week before. I ask for you to send me questions before, then I can have some answers ready for the Listening Post. Take care and stay well!

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Meet Raymond Carter, Lead Maintenance Assistant

By Associate Director Leilani Rodriguez

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appy August, Woodbridge! It has been great to see all the friendly faces stop by the Clubhouse and your being out in the community enjoying the amenities. I hope you have all been doing well and are staying safe. This month I would like to introduce you to the newest member of the maintenance team, Raymond Carter. Raymond joined the Woodbridge team in June 2019 and has been a wonderful addition to the team. Raymond was born in a Naval hospital in Oakland, California, to Lloyd G., a retired Navy chief, and Joan Carter. He grew up in Tracy, California, and shortly after graduating from high school in 1979, Raymond followed in his father’s footsteps and the family tradition by enlisting in the Navy. He was initially stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and then in Stockton, California. Raymond spent his final years in the Navy stationed in San Diego, California, on a frigate as an engineer. In Raymond’s off time, he enjoys fishing, horse racing and spending time with his two children, Michael, 31, and Brittany, 24. This month Raymond and his wife Medina, whom he met while he was in the service in the Philippines, will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary, Raymond and Medina! Please say hello to Raymond when you see him out in the community. Thank you, Raymond, for your dedication and hard work and all of your years serving our country. We appreciate you.

WOODBRIDGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT MISSION: Safeguard the common interests and physical assets of the association that afford members an enhanced and rewarding quality of life in a fiscally responsible manner. VISION: A proud, welcoming, and most desirable 55+ Active Adult Community with a friendly and enjoyable lifestyle for its members, family, friends, and community. Values: Honesty, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, Fairness, Friendliness, Compassion, Cooperation, Consistency, Education and Common Sense.

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What Does A Contract Do For Us? By PP&E Chair John Emery

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ast month we took a ride over and under Lake Rockwell and saw the complexity of this eco system. This month I’d like to take you into the office for a look at the reasoning behind the contract for managing the care of the lake.

The experienced client knows that any performance issues encountered during the life of a contract lead to a “hidden cost” to resolve them. Add this to the bid and you get what we know as “The total cost of doing business” or “What this is likely to really cost us.”

First, a reminder and a disclaimer! Although I have spent much of my career writing, negotiating and implementing contracts around the world, I am not a lawyer, and none of what I write here should be considered a legal opinion.

Rest assured that while there are many well-performing contractors out there, not all perform at the same level. The first thing to do then, is to select the right contractors to solicit bids from.

As I wrote that Lake Management contract, I became concerned that I had “overdone it” on terms and conditions. The contract ended up as a 14-page document. In review, however, fully eight pages were devoted to defining the “Scope of Work.” The other six pages covered necessary terms for Woodbridge Owners Association (WOA) protection. Keep in mind, however, that both parties to a written contract have a shared responsibility to work together in accordance with the written terms and scope of work. The Scope of Work is our “shopping list.” It is our expectation of the work to be performed for the price we are paying. It should be as clear and complete as we can define it. It is also best included with the Request for Proposal, sent to bidding contractors, so there is no mistake what they are bidding on. It is also our obligation to make our contractor aware of any dissatisfaction we have in their performance. This is always better done in a timely manner by the appointed client representative. In the world of “outsourcing” or “contracting,” there is a saying that “If you have to litigate, you probably have already lost.” That says a lot, but what it really means is that as a client, you should do your homework on selecting quality contractors who have a proven track record of satisfactory performance. Most of this is done by experienced project managers like we have in Dan Hoover.

The contracts for services we use also spell out a regular work performance review process. These are normally conducted by our Maintenance Supervisor Juan Barajas. The recent Grover Landscape contract, for example, includes a section entitled Inspection and Acceptance of Work outlining regular performance reviews and an escalation process for resolution of disagreements. While we, the WOA residents at large, are the ultimate customers for which services are performed, we have no authority to instruct or evaluate contractor personnel directly. The contractor personnel are NOT employees of WOA, and the lines of employer/employee are clearly defined by law to protect employee workplace rights. The proper way for us to make our opinions and comments known is to use the Maintenance Request form available on the Woodbridge portal. Click on Resident Services Tab. Select Management Office & Forms in the drop-down menu and scroll down to WOA Repair or Maintenance request form to fill out your request on line. We, the PP&E committee, serve as a resource to the WOA Operations team when it comes to writing proper contract language.

Woodbridge LIFE July issue revision By Kimberly Hegman

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he Woodbridge LIFE editorial team would like to apologize for a mistake made with the Liberty Park’s Veterans Memorial Plaza article written by Roger Cunning. The last three paragraphs were inadvertently left out of the article and it wasn’t caught until after the paper went to print. We have corrected the problem and the new July 2020 version has Page 24 • July 2020

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Liberty Park’s Veterans Memorial Plaza Disclaimer: The author cites his privilege of hearing specific precious memories when residents ordered their brick and does not intend to neglect others unmentioned due to the author’s being unaware of all possible content.

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The name Freedom Walkway was carefully chosen because it leads to our Veterans Memorial Plaza located in the southeast corner of Liberty Park. In that memorial are 310 engraved bricks with the names of our fellow residents and loved ones who fought to ensure freedom and liberty for all Americans. The centerpiece draws you closer with each service’s beautiful black galaxy granite panel. There are 112 bricks that reference the Army, 107 to the Navy, 58 for the Air Force, 31 Marine Corps bricks, four represent the Coast Guard and three reference time in the National Guard. Two of the Air Force bricks could now be part of the newly formed Space Force. Take time to gratefully reflect on the heroic stories these bricks tell of our soldiers, seamen and airmen (men and women) who made our freedom possible. Then, give thanks to those who served. There are several eras of military service referenced. They are: The Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam Conflict, the Cold War and the conflicts in the Middle East.

“We only have room for 42 more bricks, so it’s not too late to consider adding a brick. Forms to order a brick are available in the Clubhouse and also on ourwoodbridge.net portal in the Resource Center. “I recently met with Ryan LaBrie at the memorial who shared that he frequently visits and spends time talking with his dad, Edmond LaBrie, who served during World War II in the Pacific Theater and Japan. He tells his dad that he was the best dad any son could have. He touched my heart.

By Roger Cunning

he heart of Woodbridge centers around the Clubhouse and its amenities. But, consider taking a stroll northward on Freedom Walkway leading to Liberty Park. Our freedom leads to liberty and the core national values of our nation.

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been downloaded onto http://issuu.com/woodbridgelife to include the following paragraphs at the end of the article.

that was intentionally grounded during the attack. Reno also notes PFC Charles Conci, a Marine who unfortunately, was killed in action at Iwo Jima. Finally, Reno Cortesi, Sr. received a Purple Heart. Sandra Greer remembers Army Technical Sergeant Peter Mazzoni firing field artillery in the Solomon Islands and Frank Lopez keeps his heart and mind close to Richard Lopez who fired field artillery in the battles for Luzon and Guadalcanal. Dan Hansen reflects on Arthur Swede Hansen who was a World War II submariner. Melvin Bernstein so preciously remembers Sidney Bernstein, a B-29 bomber gunner flying missions over Japan. Elsewhere in Japan, J.J. Sellers, a former homeowner here, told about how he removed unexploded ordnance in Nagasaki following the atomic bomb without protective gear, just dressed normally in Army-issued fatigues. Our Veterans Memorial contains 33 bricks referencing the Korean Conflict and 57 during the Vietnam era. More current duty dates are also represented including one who served in Iraq and others serving at this time. There are treasured memories represented in all our bricks.

“Please visit our Veterans Memorial and take time to read and ponder. This is a great time to visit our treasured site. Have a seat and consider the sacrifices our loved ones made to ensure our enduring freedom.”

See some of the memorial bricks on next page

Some bricks mention acts of valor such as being a recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star or the Purple Heart. Memories of those killed in action are regrettably here, also. Two bricks reflect relatives who fought in our Civil War during the 1860s. World War I and World War II relatives are also remembered. From Europe, resident Diane Kelly remembers her Uncle Ross Speciale, who was awarded a medal for heroically participating in five different battles during the D-Day Invasion at Normandy. He drove a truck on Omaha Beach and later helped to liberate a concentration camp. He met General Dwight D. Eisenhower and was told his unit would go home first because of all the battles they were in. Uncle Ross’ unit was responsible for communication lines throughout Europe. Diane visits the memorial daily and spends quiet prayer time with the many relatives she honored in our memorial.

Thank you to everyone involved in helping to correct this issue.

Bob (Penzy) Penzenstadler’s uncle received a Purple Heart from General George Patton following the Battle of the Bulge. Sherril Messina has vivid memories of her father, P1C Tetsuo Kato, US Army, being in the famous and highly awarded Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team that rescued the Lost Battalion near Argonne in France.

Lieutenant Colonel Jack Furrer, who lives with us in Woodbridge today, was a B-17 bomber pilot and flew 29 missions over hostile Germany. He flew during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam war. In the Pacific Theater, there are two Pearl Harbor survivors. Reno Cortesi’s family member was on the battleship Nevada

Photo by Roger Cunning

Diane Kelly visits our Veterans Memorial daily, seen here remembering her uncle for his heroic Omaha Beach actions on D-Day 76 years ago.

WBL photos of bricks and memorial flag by Kimberly Hegman

~ The Woodbridge LIFE editorial team

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3:45 p.m. Scrapbookers Elaine 487-5266 603-9796 Tuesday 3rd Friday @4 9p.m. a.m. - 5 p.m. Chair Volleyball Dave Strummin’ Wonders Carla Steffy Marquardt 825-4805 624-3754 Tuesdays Mondays @ @ 2 p.m. (925)Shang-hai Rummy Jacque Foster Tuesday @Monday 1 - 3:45 p.m. Chess Donald Blick 406-9878 & 4th @ 4 p.m. (510)Meets Wednesdays & Fridays 487-5266 2nd Tai Chi Johnny Lo 366-3780 @ 11 a.m Tuesday the month Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 3rd Mondays @ of 2 p.m. Cooking 401 Paulette Fraticelli (510)Mike Drewry 639-7250 @ Summer Hours (effective May 1) 333-0734 2 p.m. Tennis (510)Meets Wednesdays & Fridays Jerry Hein 840-2866 TU-TH-SU @ 8 - 10 a.m. Tai Chi Johnny Lo 719)@ 11 a.m (366-3780 Craft Beer Bill Holst Meeting days & times vary (559)660-5327 Trivia EileenDrewry Hill Mike 639-7250 3rd Summer Hours@(effective Tuesday 7 p.m. May 1) 301-3262 Tennis Jerry Hein 840-2866 Tuesdays TU-TH-SU@@78p.m. - 10 a.m. Cribbage Ed Prenot 665-7265 Veterans of Woodbridge Rick Van De Boom 923-4709 2nd Monday @ 11 a.m. (559)Crochet/Knitting Nancy Berger 665-4862 Thursdays @@ 107a.m. Trivia Eileen Hill 3rd Tuesday p.m. 301-3262 First Walking Indoors Jacque Reynolds 629-8508 M-W-F @ 8:30@ a.m. Crochet/Knitting (Evening) Debbie Kester 406-4102 Thursday 6 - 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3 p.m. Line Dancing Lough 624-3713 @19:15 a.m. Women of Woodbridge Polly Smith 665-7236 3rd Wednesday @ 11:30a.m. a.m. Line Dancing Patti Barnhart 629-8838 M-W-F @ 9:15 a.m. Woodbridge Book Group Patty DeRoos 239-2833 1st Wednesday @ 10:30 Line Dancing (Evening) Mary Salvador 629-8060 Fridays @ 6 p.m. Woodbridge Monday through Friday every 2 months on Ron Plummer 609-4350 Meets Woodbridge Quilters Tony Elizabeth Cunning 647-4964 647-4380 Pool Hustlers @ 12 3 p.m. Men of Woodbridge LeCara 2nd Monday @ 10 a.m. 4th Friday @ 1 - 3 p.m. Woodbridge Book Group Patty DeRoos 239-2833 Wednesdays 1st Wednesday 10:30 a.m. National (American) 647-2534 @ 10@a.m. - 1 p.m. Woodbridge Senior Lee KeithCroletto Loudermilk (510)Seasonal Softball Club 305-6771 Fridays Mah Jongg 840-2282 @ 1 -24months p.m. on Meets every Woodbridge Cunning (408)647-4380 3rd 4th Friday @ 1 -will 3@p.m. Woodbridge Quilters Elizabeth Wednesday 4:30 Block Captains be p.m. MikeHall Patterson 239-5712 Neighborhood Watch Bob Seniors Golf Club 640-9768 in the Oxford Room notified of meetings Woodbridge Senior Keith Loudermilk (510)Seasonal Meets every Softball Club 305-6771 Tuesdays Oil Painters Patti Barnhart @ 9other a.m.Monday Woodbridge Singers Elizabeth Cunning 629-8838 647-4380 @ 6:30 p.m. Woodbridge (408)3rd Wednesday 4:30 p.m. Mondays @ 4 - 5@p.m. MikeSutfin Patterson 815-9735 Paddle Tennis Stan Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. Seniors Golf Club 640-9768 in the Oxford Room at Liberty Park Cecilia (408)Thursdays @ other 11 a.m. Zumba Video Class Meets every Monday MacNair-Correa 561-6097 Paper Crafters Betty Grandt 815-9827 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room Woodbridge Singers Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. (650)Please refer to www.ourwoodbridge.net for moreM-F. detailed information. Pickleball Barbara Shapiro 438-3085 Time@ varies Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. Cecilia (408)Thursdays @ 11 a.m. Zumba Video Class MacNair-Correa 561-6097 M Ping Pong John Goodman 629-8200 & TH @ 1 - 3 p.m.Room in the Multipurpose (510)Mondays @ 2:15 p.m. Pinochle Robert Philis Please refer to www.ourwoodbridge.net for more detailed information. 909-8997 Groups & Clubs Contact Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Phone Al Sanchez 239-8235 Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Poker Christian Men’s Fellowship Dave Basehore Joe Victoria 815-9343 Fridays @ 5 p.m.923-4905 55er’sControlled RV Group Flyers Bob Umberger 239-2983 Sue Edmiston 601-9210 Radio Days and times vary Groups & Clubs Contact Phone Senior Bowling Barbara Silva 824-0262 (408)Robotics Larry Wiertel Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Christian Men’s Fellowship Dave Basehore 923-4905 439-5828 Trikers’ Group Nancy Sadoyama 912-8221 Westport Room,601-9210 55er’s RV Group Sue Edmiston Scrapbookers Elaine deSouza 603-9796 Woodbridge Women’s Bible Study Carolyn Johnson 239-0936 3rd Friday @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Senior Bowling Barbara Silva 824-0262 (925)Shang-hai Rummy Jacque Foster Tuesday @ 1 - 3:45 p.m. 487-5266 Trikers’ Group Nancy Sadoyama 912-8221 Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 Mondays @ 2 p.m. Woodbridge Women’s Bible Study Carolyn Johnson 239-0936 (510)Meets Wednesdays & Fridays Tai Chi Johnny Lo

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WOA Groups and Clubs: Groups & Clubs

Contact

Phone Meeting Day and Time (510) Artists & Crafters Kathy Dezotte 301-7586 M-F. Time & Workshops vary Fridays @ 4:15 p.m. Ballroom Dance Patti Barnhart 629-8838 Sundays @ 4:15 p.m. Rick Hyden 824-9257 Sundays & Thursdays Bocce Ball Ed Prenot 665-7265 @ 6 p.m. Kathy Comden 239-3191 Bridge Mondays @ 10 a.m. Cherie Ford 665-7872 Mary Braun 229-6379 Bunco Susan Holt 275-5817 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m. (925)Canasta Jackie Lipich Fridays @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 998-5657 Chair Volleyball Dave Steffy 825-4805 Tuesdays @ 4 p.m. Chess Donald Blick 406-9878 2nd & 4th Monday @ 4 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month Cooking 401 Paulette Fraticelli (510)333-0734 @ 2 p.m. (719)Craft Beer Bill Holst 660-5327 Meeting days & times vary Cribbage Ed Prenot 665-7265 Tuesdays @ 7 p.m. Crochet/Knitting Nancy Berger 665-4862 Thursdays @ 10 a.m. Crochet/Knitting (Evening) Debbie Kester 406-4102 First Thursday @ 6 - 8 p.m. Drama Michelle Paradis 815-9446 Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Rick Hyden 824-9257 Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Game Night Charlotte Sparks 665-4124 Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m. Hand & Foot Sue Cameron 624-3982 W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m. (925)Horseshoe Yoga Bob Collister Mon, Wed, Fri @ 7 a.m. 685-1250 Ladies Billiards Mary Braun 229-6379 Mondays @ 1 p.m. Line Dancing (Beginning) Sue Lough 624-3713 Thursdays @ 9:15 a.m. Line Dancing Patti Barnhart 629-8838 M-W-F @ 9:15 a.m. Line Dancing (Evening) Mary Salvador 629-8060 Fridays @ 6 p.m. Men of Woodbridge Tony LeCara 647-4964 2nd Monday @ 10 a.m. National (American) 647-2534 Wednesdays @ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lee Croletto Mah Jongg 840-2282 Fridays @ 1 - 4 p.m. Block Captains will be Neighborhood Watch Bob Hall 239-5712 notified of meetings Oil Painters Patti Barnhart 629-8838 Tuesdays @ 9 a.m. Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m. Paddle Tennis Stan Sutfin 815-9735 at Liberty Park Paper Crafters Betty Grandt 815-9827 Wednesdays @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (650)Pickleball Barbara Shapiro 438-3085 M-F. Time varies Ping Pong John Goodman 629-8200 M & TH @ 1 - 3 p.m. (510)Mondays @ 2:15 p.m. Pinochle Robert Philis 909-8997 Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Al Sanchez 239-8235 Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Poker Joe Victoria 815-9343 Fridays @ 5 p.m. Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger 239-2983 Days and times vary (408)Robotics Larry Wiertel 439-5828 Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Disclaimer: Unfortunately, due to the necessary precautions required to combat Westport Room, the coronavirus (COVID-19), alldeSouza classes, meetings and events that would have Scrapbookers Elaine 603-9796 3rd Friday @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. taken place this month in the Lakeview Clubhouse have been canceled or (925)postponed. For the mostJacque up-to-date information, check the Woodbridge portal. Shang-hai Rummy Foster 487-5266 Tuesday @ 1 - 3:45 p.m. Be safe and healthy! ~ Woodbridge LIFE Editor Kimberly Mondays Hegman @ 2 p.m. Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 (510)Meets Wednesdays & Fridays Tai Chi Johnny Lo

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Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581 Board of Directors

President - Norm Hauser Vice President - Sheila Petrakis Treasurer - Rick Van De Boom Secretary - Bob Teglia Member at Large – Penny Tenczar

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

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W o o d b r id g e LIFE Volume 8 • Issue 1 • Number 76

Thank You To All Who Contributed To

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Community. Your

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January

As we start 2018, many good times we recall the we’ve shared with friends and you. Thank you neighbors like for making 2017 a memorable year loved every minut for us. We’ve e of serving you, and we look forwar again next year! d to seeing you

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IFE, as we know it, is changing. Without an editor at its helm, regular production of the valuable community newspaper you are now reading must end.

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Calendar . . . . ... Events and Tours . . . . . . . . . 9 . Gardener’s Corner . . . . . . . . . 8 Groups and Clubs . . . . . . . . 27 .........6 Triker’s Travels .. Where in the World . . . . . . . . 33 . . . . . . 34-35 Wine 101 . . . . ........... 24 READ WBL ONLIN E: http://issuu.c om/ woodbridgeli fe

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Conceived in mid-2011, the first edition of Woodbridge LIFE featured a photo of the wooden bridge from which this Norman Rockwell-like community derived its name. The inaugural edition, a 24-page celebration of residents and their activities published in October 2011, took the place of Pulte’s one-page newsletter and quickly grew to 40 pages by July 2012. (See pages 18 and 19 for a nostalgic journey through past editions and issuu.com for electronic copies of all editions.)

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and Dancers) and Members of four Sharyl Burgeson (Drama group). close of 2017, theWoodbridge performance groups Strummin’ Wonders photo contributed Woodbridge as Drama group, Strummin’ Wonder dedicate their time and by Carla Marquard well as within the talent throughout s Ukelele group t. Clubhouse,” pages greater 16 and 17, for more Manteca community. We and Woodbridge Singers the year to entertain other residen and Dancer will all photos of these ts. groups in action. look forward to joyful perform s performed for audienc At the es at ances in 2018. See “Scene @ the

The heart, soul and success of any newspaper resides with its editor and Woodbridge LIFE is no exception. In July 2011, Woodbridge Executive Director Kayo Armstrong and resident Debra Ristau proposed a resident-produced newspaper to the WOA board. The board approved and the first edition of Woodbridge LIFE, with Deb Ristau as editor, was delivered to homes, the Clubhouse and the Sales Office in October 2011. Debbie gathered a strong and dedicated staff as well as the support of local business advertising. When she and husband Dave moved to Del Webb in Tennessee, Carol Jo Hargreaves, on the team from day one, took the helm in May 2014. Carol Jo wrote, edited, proofread and increased advertising to include a current waiting list. Mainly due to her experience, work ethic and positive attitude with others, she maintained a devoted and enthusiastic team of writers and photographers and established a written manual of policies and procedures. In October 2019, after five-and-a-half years as editor, Carol Jo and husband Larry relocated to Carol Jo’s home state of Washington and Kimberly Hegman took over. Although Kimberly was without journalistic experience, she had strong organizational skills, a well-oiled staff and a fervent desire to keep Woodbridge LIFE going. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced and the Clubhouse, with its many activities, was closed, eliminating many stories for the paper. Regardless of the shortage of news, however, with Kim’s creative ideas for content, Woodbridge LIFE was only reduced by four pages. After an eight-month tenure, she made the decision to resign as editor in July 2020 due to health and personal issues. It would be impossible for a venture such as Woodbridge LIFE to be successful without a team effort. Thank you to the WOA board, as publisher, for bringing this paper into being and supporting it through the years. Sincere thanks to all Editorial Team members, current and past, as well as to group and club leaders and others who have written articles, taken photographs, proofread copy, managed advertising, created layouts and crafted this excellent newspaper. Special recognition goes to two original staff members who served through all 107 editions: Sharyl Burgeson (writer and proofreader) and Pepper Noble (cartoonist). Also, special thanks go to the Manteca Bulletin, especially Kay Garcia, for her love of and dedication to Woodbridge LIFE and for her pre-press assistance, printing and home delivery services. Without paid advertising, Woodbridge LIFE could not have been produced and developed at no cost to residents. Special thanks to TLC Real Estate (The Loris) and Pamela Andrews, DDS, who purchased display ads in every one of the 107 editions. Also, thanks to many other loyal advertisers, including but not limited to: Team Klemm, Ben Sanchez, Doctors Hospital of Manteca, Crystal Downs (State Farm), Curtis and Susan Holt (PMZ), Thorson Financial, Manteca Lighting, New York Diamonds, Vimala D. Vontela, DDS, Golf Cart Pros, Setness Tours, Valley Oak Dental Group, Sharon T. Amick (Edward Jones) and Steves Mobile. We could not have done it without you! “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ~ Lao Tse We invite a new leader to take the helm, make necessary changes and keep LIFE flourishing.

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August 2020 • Page 9 August Coronavirus Business Hours for the Clubhouse: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Amenities Check-In starts at 7 a.m. Closed Sunday.

More information about events and activities as well as Woodbridge Clubs and Groups may be found on the Woodbridge portal. This calendar was last updated 7/27/20. Refer to flyers or the Woodbridge portal for additional information.

ALL EVENTS and ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELED OR POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, due to the necessary precautions required to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19), all classes, meetings and events that would have taken place this month in the Lakeview Clubhouse have been canceled or postponed. For the most up-to-date information, check the Woodbridge portal. Be safe and healthy! ~ Woodbridge LIFE Editor Kimberly Hegman

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ææ CRAFTERS CORNER By Carol Silva

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ello Crafters, here we are in August. Who would have thought when this all began in March that we would still be totally shut down from our usual routines of vacations, shopping and most of all, activities at the Clubhouse with our Woodbridge family. Hopefully, this month we can do some activities in the Clubhouse since it appears as though some things can open and then again, some can’t. July is behind us and so our Christmas in July craft project is completed or at least started. Maybe now we can focus on fall projects. Pretty soon we will need to get out the warm quilts we made while in isolation, or the crocheted afghans or the newly painted fall picture to add to some cheer in our homes. We have been asked, “What, if anything, is going on with the Artists and Crafters group?” Like everything else that’s been shut down, we really cannot do or plan anything until we are given guidelines from the board of directors on

class sizes, and when and where we can have a class or meeting. The weather also has to be considered, since who wants to do a craft if it’s 100 plus degrees outside and we can’t meet in the Clubhouse? The Artists and Crafters board has not been able to meet since February, so while we try to keep in touch through emails, there just is not much we can do except hope for a better outlook next month. Until then, I hope you are having a good summer and making the best of our situation. Hopefully soon, we can all say we came though this without having had the virus.

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ĂŚĂŚ WOMen of woodbridge By Women of Woodbridge President Polly Smith

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hope this article finds everyone keeping it all together. I know it is difficult some days to do that. I don’t know if it helps but we are all going through difficult times. I do not have an answer. I can only continue to hope that we are in a temporary hold and that we still will have many wonderful memories this year.

Items that we collected this year were binder paper, construction paper, colored pencils, file folders, glue sticks, hand sanitizer, markers, spiral notebooks and wet wipes. Our purchases were dropped off at designated homes. It looks like we will not have an event at the Clubhouse this year, but we need to plan for the promise of next year. With this in mind, we are trying to come up with innovative ways of continuing our good work raising money for children. We will keep everyone posted on our progress.

By the time you read this article, our school supply collection will have been completed between July 20 to 25. Linda Little started this project many years ago, and she wanted to continue the School Supply Drive this year. As she stated in her message to everyone, this year’s collection was handled with CDC and state guidelines in mind. She put together a way to collect supplies for the schools safely. Due to the added burden and additional expenses the schools will be facing, we all appreciate her efforts.

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ine 101 started in 2011. I have always offered a class or trip each month except for one month when I was ill. We’ve had a great number of entertaining and informative speakers come to our classes. We’ve gone on numerous field trips to wineries. We’ve been able to sample hundreds of wines that we may otherwise never have tried, let alone purchased. We’ve been exposed to how to read a label, various food and wine pairings, the growing aspect of grapes, the marketing of wines from the retail/wholesale perspective, and how to define our own palates.

United States’ version of an appellation. As with appellations in other countries, it takes a lot of work to get an AVA officially recognized—petitioners must prove that the region is distinctive and has relatively uniform terrain, soil and climate and the boundaries must be agreed upon. AVAs, however, do not restrict what types of grapes can be grown nor how the wines must be made. AVAs and appellations can also nest within one another. For instance, the Pauillac appellation is within the Bordeaux appellation and the Oakville AVA is within the Napa Valley AVA.

With the above in mind, I have chosen to continue to make this an educational endeavor by passing on some tidbits of information that I have borrowed from articles in the Dr. Vinny series published by the Wine Spectator magazine. I hope you find these pieces entertaining and informative.

QUESTION #3 What’s the difference between Bordeaux and Burgundy? These are both wine regions in France, and these terms refer to wines from those places. It can be confusing, but labeling laws vary around the world, and in Europe, wines are referred to by their geographic origin. Bordeaux and Burgundy (and Chianti and Champagne, among others) can only be used to refer to wines from those areas. In New World regions, like the United States, South America and Australia, bottles of wine will typically note the region in which the grapes are grown – places like California’s Napa Valley, Argentina’s Mendoza and Barossa Valley – and will also usually name the type of grape that the wine is made from such as Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon.

FYI QUESTION #1 What is a cuvee? The French term “cuvee,” pronounced “koo-vay,” means “vat” or “tank,” and suggests a special selection of a wine. When it comes to Champagne and other sparkling wines, cuvee can refer to the first pressing of juice. But most commonly, the term simply refers to a specific blend or selection of wine and the bottling made from it. For example, single-vineyard wines are often referred to as cuvees. The term is not regulated and is frequently used to evoke special quality. There is nothing necessarily special about a “cuvee,” and the term can be applied to the most ordinary of wines. QUESTION #2 What’s the difference between “terroir,” “appellations” and “AVAs”? All of these terms are reflective of the idea that where a grape is grown is important in the making of wine from such grapes. The broadest and most abstract of these three is terroir. This is a term derived from the French word for earth, “terre.” It translates loosely as “a sense of place,” and it’s the idea that a wine’s character is influenced by where its grapes were grown – that wine can express the sum of dozens of variables, including soil, climate, topography and even bacteria and microbes in a specific site. The concept of terroir can also be applied to coffee, chocolate, tea, beef, cheese and anything else that’s influenced by where it’s raised or grown. An appellation is a legally defined geographic area. At a minimum, an appellation on a bottle of wine lets us know where the grapes were grown. Each country has different rules for their appellations: Many European appellations, for example, dictate not just geographic boundaries but also which grapes are permitted and even certain vineyard and winemaking practices. There can’t be any Pinot Noir in a bottle of Bordeaux and you won’t find any Merlot in a Burgundy. AVA is the abbreviation for American Viticultural Area and it’s basically the

Bordeaux’s red wines are largely made from either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, along with Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carmanere. White wines from Bordeaux are usually from blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Meanwhile, Burgundy’s red wines are made from Pinot Noir, while white Burgundies are made from Chardonnay. So, if you’re looking for California versions of the wines of Burgundy, keep an eye out for Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, and there are lots of Bordeaux-style Cabernet based red blends made in the Golden State which are sometimes referred to as Meritage. But keep in mind that California wines from the same grapes as those of France can differ greatly in style. I hope you found these tidbits of wine knowledge to your liking. Until next time, SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME! CHEERS!

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While all plants need sunlight 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 trees need six to eight hours. While roses enjoy full sun most of the day, they appreciate some shade in the late afternoon, especially in our hot valley climate. Keep in mind that the morning sun is less intense than the afternoon sun, making eastern and northeastern exposures easier to tolerate for sensitive plants than hotter southern and western exposures.

Cate White harmful. Trees may also suffer from sunburn or scorching of their bark, which can cause serious permanent damage. Shade structures can be constructed for plants under stress using a trellis covered in shade cloth or 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.

Sunburned camellia leaves 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 a plant’s roots can’t take up water fast enough to keep its leaves hydrated during the hottest part of the day, so watering at this point is not helpful and can actually be

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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 moisture, shelter and protection, too.

Be aware of intense reflected sun from windows and walls and confined spaces that concentrate heat such as entryways where the sun pours in. Rock mulch is another source of reflected and concentrated heat, and since it absorbs heat during the day and reflects it back during the night, it can actually bake plants, cook their roots and cause leaf-scorch and bark damage. Lastly, remember that the angle of the sun changes a good deal over the course of the year, so the sun exposure a plant gets as the seasons change varies greatly. It’s important to be aware of the year-round patterns of shade and sunlight in your yard before choosing a site for a specific plant.

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• 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. For birdbaths and ponds, control by adding Bacilus Thurengiensis israelensis or mosquito fish. • 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 can also be used but only during cool parts of the day and when bees are not present. Spray Bt (bacillus thurengiensis) 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, keeping the soil uniformly moist, neither dry nor saturated. Follow recommended fertilizer amounts. Some tomato varieties are more susceptible than others, but since this is not caused by a pathogen, there are no pesticide solutions. • Mow lawn down by no more that 1/3 when weather is hot. • Deep water young trees every week or two in hottest weather.

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• Day 60 of social distancing: Struck up a conversation with a spider today. Seems nice. He’s a web designer. • Paranoia has reached absurd stages…I sneezed in front of my laptop and the anti-virus started a scan on its own. • I hope the weather is good tomorrow for my trip to Puerto Backyarda. I’m getting tired of Los Livingroom.

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• When this is all over…which meeting do I attend first: Weight Watchers or AA? I’m trying to regain my sanity by thinking of more absurd topics to write about to help keep my shrinking brain engaged. Here’s to laughing, everyone. It keeps you from attacking the refrigerator! Wishing you all well.

Going places now is hardly an option since restaurants, bars and bowling alleys are closed up. Folks are getting upset with not being able to frequent favorite places, but I take it in stride. I was grounded about 70 percent of the time between seventh and 12th grade so I was trained for this.

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One way to think positively about being quarantined is that we can’t go out as much and spend money. Does clicking “add to cart” count? I’ve heard that due to the massive increase in deliveries, FedEx and UPS have joined forces and are now Fed-Up. I’m no longer fearful of running out of toilet paper. I also have a major supply of plastic bags so if anyone needs 40 plastic bags stuffed into other plastic bags, I will be the queen of this crisis. Enough of this frivolity. It’s time for my second nap of the day or is it time to refill my glass and get back to writing? I’d like to think I’m using this shelter-in-place time to write my memoirs. (I think I’ll leave out 2020 as a memorable year in my life. I’d like to forget it!)

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Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage, Part 2 By Cate White

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ugust 26, 2020. marks the 100-year anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Last March, Woodbridge LIFE ran an article describing the 50-year campaign for the amendment, highlighting the early years. This article covers the historic fight in the early 20th century that finally led to the amendment’s passage. The Nineteenth Amendment was first introduced to Congress after the Supreme Court held that the Constitution did not assure women the right to vote in 1875 and was voted down in 1878. After that defeat, the women’s movement stepped back to regroup for several years. The National American Women’s Suffrage Association (NAWSA), initially led by Susan B. Anthony, followed by Carrie Chapman Catt, began working to pass women’s suffrage state by state. The first state to grant women the right to vote was Wyoming in 1890, perhaps in an attempt to lure more women to the sparsely populated, primarily male state. Western states in general were more inclined to allow women to vote. California was the sixth state to approve suffrage in 1911. Some mid-western states began allowing women to vote in presidential elections only. Southern and Eastern states continued to deny the franchise. In 1913, Alice Paul and Lucy Burns of the NAWSA organized a parade of between 5,000 and 10,000 women to demand passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. The parade was held in Washington, DC, the day before the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson in hopes of securing his support. Inez Milholland, dressed in white, famously rode an all-white horse at the head of the parade, and Helen Keller was one of the speakers. By 1916, Paul and Burns, impatient with the slow pace of the amendment’s approval, organized the more militant National Women’s Party (NWP). In 1917, a group of about 200 members of the NWP were arrested for picketing in front of the White House, some chaining themselves to the fence around the White House grounds. Of these, about 100 women were jailed. The jailed women embarked on a hunger strike and were ultimately force-fed. The commitment of the women and the brutality of their treatment began to turn the tide of the nation’s sentiments in favor of women’s suffrage. The NAWSA, still led by Carrie Chapman Catt, combined forces with women’s associations around the nation, bringing their numbers to about two million strong. These women embarked on a letter writing campaign to Congress. This, along with the fact that women had entered the workforce in increasing numbers to aid the fight during WWI, brought mounting pressure to grant women the right to vote. Finally, in June 1919, Congress passed the

amendment with President Wilson’s support. In an effort to have women’s voting rights approved by the needed 36 states before the 1920 election, states quickly began to approve the amendment. Tennessee was the 36th state to approve on August 18, 1920, and the amendment was ratified. It was certified by the U.S. Secretary of State on August 26, 1920. Over eight million women voted in the November 1920.election. It took over 60 years for the remaining 12 states to ratify the amendment. The last state to ratify was Mississippi on March 3, 1984. Sources: History.com and Wikipedia.com For more information, stories and videos check out the following websites: Nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org Cawomenssuffrageproject.org Womensvote100.org/California

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By Polly Smith Margaret worked in the insurance industry for 47 years. She loved to travel. She enjoyed visiting big cities and interacting with people. Margaret was a long-time resident of Woodbridge by Del Webb. She found time to travel with her special friends from our community to New England and other places. She also volunteered as a Pink Lady at Doctor’s Hospital. In her spare time, she liked to play cards, keeping the residents of Bethany Homes company. Her greatest love was her grandchildren. She was an active part of their lives. She always had a smile and a big hug for all. Margaret will be missed.

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The Woodbridge LIFE Editorial Team gathered at Manteca’s Strings Restaurant to celebrate the paper’s sixth birthday. Eleven of the 15 steadfast newspaper volunteers shared a delicious meal and became better acquainted with each other in a comfortable, social atmosphere.

The proposal for a community newspaper originated with thenExecutive Director Kayo Armstrong who took the concept to the WOA Board of Directors for approval. Resident Debra Ristau was the founding editor and paginator. The first edition of Woodbridge LIFE was published in October 2011. Bob Abreu took the cover photo of Woodbridge residents toasting the birth of Woodbridge LIFE from the wooden bridge going to Lakeview Clubhouse. Three members of the original team have worked on the paper since its inception: Sharyl Burgeson and Carol Jo Hargreaves were writers/proofreaders and Pepper Noble was the cartoonist. Pepper’s clock tower-flag logo was printed in black and white in the upper left corner of the front page and the first edition was made up of 20 pages. Two advertisers have been with Woodbridge LIFE since inception of the paper: Pamela Andrews, D.D.S., and The Loris/PMZ (now RE/MAX). The Loris has held its back page spot from the very beginning. We thank these businesses for their ongoing support. They help make the paper self-sustaining. Within two months of its launch, pages increased from 20 to 32 and by mid2012, the paper had doubled in size to 40 pages. By May 2012, Pepper’s corner logo was printed in full red, white and blue and an electronic version of the paper was available for online reading at issuu.com.

(L to R): Kay garcia, Volker Moerbitz, Ramon Rivera, Marie Evans, Cate White, Carol Jo Hargreaves (foreground), Pepper Noble, John Baber, Jean Kavale, Sharyl Burgeson and Leilani Rodgriguez. Not pictured: Ann King, Judy McNamara, Mike Spence and Shelley Tate.

After almost three years at the helm, Editor Debra Ristau and her husband moved away from Woodbridge and Carol Jo Hargreaves took on the Editor role.

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With great regret, we have to announce that this will be the last edition of Woodbridge LIFE. All of us who have worked on the paper over the years have enjoyed participating and have taken pride in producing a professional looking newspaper on a monthly basis. We have been in publication for almost nine years, starting in October 2011. We have an all-volunteer staff, however, and the job, while a labor of love, has become too much for us, especially since we have been unable to find someone willing to make the huge commitment it takes to be the editor. This, taken with the fact that activities at the Clubhouse are closed down, giving us less to report on, have led to the decision to cease publication. We’d like to extend a huge thank you to all who have dedicated themselves to making Woodbridge LIFE the success it has been over the years.

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ANSWER: We may never know. As of this moment we have three male players who have successfully crossed the 80-year mark. We trust that this will be an inspiration to others who secretly have a desire to play again, but think they might be too old. Not only do our octogenarians play, but they do it well. The elder of this elite group is GEORGE MOFFATT (bottom right) who was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on January 8, 1931. Toward the end of last season “Gorgeous� George was having trouble with his legs, but still hitting well. Surgery

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uilts, for decades, have been known for their perseverance in taking bits of fabric and making beautiful quilts. Quilting is a wonderful hobby (obsession). It is a labor of love to complete a handmade quilts or fabric project but just as cherished is sharing those projects and ideas with quilting friends. We miss sharing together as a group, so here’s what some of the gang have been up to. Ellen Lee-Wootton has continued our Woodbridge Pillowcase Project. With the help of quilters in our community, we will donate over 100 colorful children’s

Ellen Lee-Wootton and her pillowcases.

pillowcases to Hope Family Ministries. For herself, Ellen has made a king-sized rainbow Bargello quilt, an AccuQuilt butterfly quilt and a Christmas lap throw. Donna Sellers is also buying novelty quilt fabric to sew children’s pillowcases for donation. In addition, she makes Quilts of Prayer to give to people going through illness. She calls it her “therapy.”

Bargello Quilt by Genie Becker. Genie Becker completed a one-of-a-kind Bargello quilt in shades of black, gray and white as a gift for her grandson Luke. She says her grandniece, Evie, loved her “Frozen” panel quilt made by Aunt Genie. Martha Harman’s newest quilt is called “The Cube.” A large array of colorful fabrics was used

Quilt by Martha Harman, “The Cube”.

Geri Rogers and Phyllis Rose each purchased the same color combinations of fabric but chose different Quilts by Geri Rogers and Phyllis Rose. patterns. The end results turned out fantastic. Geri also made a table topper and table runner in addition to over 600 donated face masks. Then she completed an entire quilt that is hanging in her sewing room from the scraps of making all those face masks. Alice Luevano completed her first machine-quilted project. She also made her granddaughter an outfit and doll cradle quilt to match – awww! Linda LeCara just returned from Texas after visiting her sons. She gave one son a queen-sized quilt with a star pattern as a birthday gift. The handmade quilt is reversible and has matching pillow shams, wow! Joanne Dyer is known as our resident “scrap fabric queen” and she recently

Alice Luevano’s dress for her granddaughter.

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Make a Quilt completed a Summer Strings and Autumn Strings quilt. She has found string quilting to be a fun and different way to use up those long strips left from trimming quilts, as well as leftover binding and inner border scraps. That just leaves Christmas Strings and Spring Strings, but does she have enough scraps? The answer is “yes.” Margo Berenberg has been in the mood for sewing table toppers and runners. Her spiral table topper is really dynamic, but she adds that quilting is not to be overruled by a recent white fluffy rescue puppy. Bonnie Pater completed a 4th of July quilted door hanger. What a great idea! Elizabeth Cunning has completed several patriotic red, white and blue quilts to be donated to Quilts of Honor. The organization is based in Valley Springs and distributes handmade quilts to military veterans.

Quilt by Joanne Dyer.

So, that’s just a brief snapshot of Woodbridge Quilters doing what comes naturally – saying “I love you” with yards and yards of quilt fabric.

Spiral table topper by Margo Berenberg.

We’re here for our residents. At all MBK Senior Living communities, the care and safety of our residents is our top priority. During these difficult times, social distancing remains an ongoing necessity. And we understand the isolation this new reality can create for loved ones and family.

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However long these safety measures may be needed, we want to make sure you and your loved ones stay connected—to the world and to one another. We continue to offer support and engagement opportunities for residents, and our dedicated team is here to support their every need around the clock.

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Kim Toyama and Zuma were morning walking when Kim decided to stop at the Clubhouse and chat with Leilani Rodriguez who was checking in residents for outside facility use. Marilyn Nunes walks diabetic Parker 20 minutes in the morning each summer day. When it’s cooler, Parker gets a short walk twice daily.

Hand in hand, Doug and Donna Sommerfeld walk five days a week. On other days, they clean house and tackle yard chores.

Bob Hamilton and rescue dog Buddy walk around Lake Rockwell every morning in the summer. In fall, winter and spring, they’ll walk twice daily.

Robert Boyaboy and Bentley have coffee in the front courtyard before breakfast. If it’s warm enough, Robert is out each day and said, “I paid enough for this yard and I’m going to enjoy it.”

Mary Salvador (with Kaos), Will Steltz, Jeff Pace (with Carmela) and Gary Hacker, all neighbors, walk their dogs and discuss the weather and politics, both “hot topics,” quipped Gary.

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A ladybug theme with what appears to be a Greek god dominates the front yard of a house facing Lake Rockwell.

Craig and Karla Hoyer spend four hours at least four times a week manicuring their front and back yards. “We use a vacuum, not a blower,” said Karla. Karla has also been cleaning closets and downsizing room by room during the stay-in-place.

Dave, a former marine and always a patriot, and Connie Reed pulled out all the stops to decorate the front of their home this July 4th with 52 American flags, stars and inflatables. The couple has tied a perpetual blue ribbon around their tree in honor of their son, a highway patrol sergeant based out of San Luis Obispo County.

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Steve Monohan and friends tee off around 5:30 a.m. five days a week (sometimes in the dark) at Manteca Municipal Golf Course. In the two off-days, Steve practices putting and chipping at the putting greens in Liberty Park.

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A View from the Bench I am submitting a bit of courtroom humor gleaned from that collected during my nearly thirty years on the bench of the Municipal and Superior Courts. By James Cadle

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obed, attentive and studious, they perch upon the high bench overlooking the courtroom. Presiding at trial appears challenging, but aside from maintaining control of the proceedings, differs little from the duties of the jurors. That judge, diligently scribbling, might be taking notes, jotting down references to case law research, or …cartooning? Quite possibly, jurors. Judges have authored books on Courtroom Humor, created excellent cartoons and have drawn boorish attorney caricatures, not

Armed with her papers, notes, photographs and documents, the elderly lady appeared in Small Claims Court in pursuit of recompense for the death of her poultry by a neighbor’s dog.

A Small Claims Lament “His dog killed my chickens, the old lady exclaimed, I’ve come here for justice today. I’ve filed a Small Claims and brought all the proof, Now you make the dog owner pay.” “I’m asking for plenty as you will soon see. The chickens were different, you know. Twenty-five fowls at two hundred apiece. It’s complex so I’ll try to go slow.” “Five thousand dollars for two dozen birds?” Asked the Judge with a skeptical frown. “Kentucky Fried Chicken would sell me that much And I’d only put thirty bucks down!” “But look at these pictures I have,” she replied, And handed them up to the clerk. The birds were astounding, and none looked the same, A case of genetics at work. Fluffy black slippers, white socks on their feet. Gold crested feathers that shine, Bright orange highlights and light undertones, Descended from some Royal line. “I never sell chickens. I sell only eggs And ten dollars apiece is their price. The chickens that died would have laid every day And some days they even laid twice.” She then showed the eggs in a crate that she held. They looked like an Easter egg show. Orange and brown, yellow and blue, And some that were whiter than snow. “These chickens don’t lay for a year and a half, They grow real slow at the start. They eat chicken feed at five bucks a day. I’ve included that cost in my chart.” “The dog didn’t eat them, he just killed for sport. And my son-in-law cleaned up the mess.

infrequently accomplished during hearings. The years have taught them sharpened use of divided attention. This writer confesses to doodling, listing competing legal theories (occasionally from the same counsel), and underlining statements of preposterous exaggeration. While my written legal narratives were restricted to handing down required decisions, no Judicial Code of Ethics prohibited use of poetry to give tribute to deserving cases. Too lowborn to earn the classification poetry, they more fittingly are classified “Courtroom Doggerel.”

I paid him a hundred to bury them deep, I couldn’t do anything less.” “I’ll have to buy new chicks and start over again. It’ll take them awhile to mature. So, I’ve doubled the cost of the feed and my work. It’s almost too much to endure.” “I’d claim even more for the heartbreak and pain Of losing my wonderful flock, But I’ve already exceeded the limits, I guess, So, I’ll just let the dog owner talk.” “Oh, my dog killed ‘em, he broke through the fence. He couldn’t resist how they looked. Insanity might be his only defense, But it looks like my poor goose is cooked.” The Traffic Court Trial was scheduled to commence shortly. Two uniformed Officers of the California Highway Patrol’s Air Wing were present, along with the defendant. No witnesses had been subpoenaed.

As God is Your Witness The Court Trial began with the Highway Patrol And a driver who drove at a speed Which exceeded the limit, or so it was charged. The Judge told the witness, “Proceed.” The Officer was working the Air Wing that day With a synchronized stopwatch and chart. He spotted a car that was driving too fast And that’s when the pace had its start. The plane was above and a bit to the rear Of the car as he started his pace. He measured the speed of the plane for a mile Then he knew that he had a good case. For during the mile, he noticed the car Had pulled out some distance ahead. The plane flew the course at eighty-two per So, he called up the ground crew and said: “Air Wing to Bravo, prepare for a stop.” He recited the facts of the case. He watched as they pulled the car to the side, And made notes of the short, speedy chase.

“And that’s all I have, Judge,” the Officer said. “I have nothing to add to my side.” “Do you have any questions?” the Judge asked the man. “Not a one,” the defendant replied. The next witness was Officer Grant, Who had written the driver a cite. ”I got the description, the speed and locale, And stopped the defendant in flight.” “Any questions for him?” the Judge asked again. “I have none, not a thing to report. I’ve nothing to give in my defense today. If it please, may I address the Court?” “Go ahead”, said the Judge, “but it looks clear to me That you drove awfully fast on that day.” “I’m conceding that point,” he replied with a grin. But there’s something that I have to say.” “If I’d known all the facts as I know them today I’d have simply admitted my guilt. I’d have paid all my fine to attend Traffic School And not cried over milk that I spilt.” “Oh, I knew I was speeding as the Officer said, ‘Til I saw that patrol car ahead. I slowed to the limit as I drove past his car, But he stopped me, it filled me with dread.” ” I’ve stopped you for speeding, eighty-two miles an hour. I’m writing a ticket, sign here. I’ll see you in Court in a couple of months. Until then, may you be of good cheer.” So, I asked him just how he could possibly know That I had been driving that fast.” He looked up to the sky with a reverent grin And responded, “He told me” and laughed. “I know about hearsay and it can’t be used To prove up the facts at a trial. He couldn’t subpoena that Witness for Court And I knew that I’d win by a mile.” “If only he’d told me when I asked of him, If only he’d simply explained, That he wasn’t referring to Heavenly Hosts. He meant it was only a plane.”

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span of 40 inches, lots of room is needed for nest access and egress. Two to four eggs are laid and incubated for 28 days. Hatchlings are in the nest from 40 to 45 days before fledging. Both parents incubate and care for the young.

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ed-shouldered hawks have been sighted west of Airport Road near Crothall Laundry Services. These hawks are most commonly found in riparian forests and wooded swamps. The Red-shouldered hawk is smaller than the Red-tailed hawk which was discussed in the July Woodbridge LIFE.

The oldest known Red-shouldered hawk was a California female caught twice at a banding site 25 years and 10 months apart. Should you come across a dead banded bird of any kind, take down the band number, location, date, etc. and contact www.reportband. gov. The information reported from bird bands goes into a large data base used by environmentalists.

At first glance, Red-shouldered hawks differ from Red-tails by their smaller size and rusty (rufous) breast and under parts. Most distinctive are the lack of the brown belly band on a buff colored breast, the striking white bands on the tail and pale crescents sometimes referred to as window panes at the wing tips. Hawks are frequently heard calling when flying overhead. Visit www.allaboutbirds.org to hear the difference between the calls of the Red-shouldered hawk and Red-tailed hawk. Photo by Wikipedia

Red-shoulders are year-round residents Red-shouldered Hawk By ADJ82where there are trees for nesting and perching and a good food source. Hawks generally dine on reptiles, amphibians, small mammals and birds. Red-shoulders will begin pairing and mating at two years of age and are generally monogamous, remaining in the same territory for years if not disturbed. Habitat loss is the biggest threat to their survival but they are not presently endangered or threatened. Nests are generally built in tree tops near the trunks of deciduous trees but can also be found in tall evergreens. Keep in mind that with a wing

Over the past 13 years, I have been Photo by Wikipedia contacted by Woodbridge residents By Gouldingken concerned about their small pets when they have seen hawks flying overhead or perched on our fences and rooftops. Unless you have a teacup dog, there is very little danger of a hawk dining on your fur baby. Red-tails and Great Horned owls could attack small pets, but neither can carry off prey that is more than the bird’s body weight. Red-tailed hawks average 2.5 pounds, Red-shouldered hawks, 1.5 pounds and Great Horned owls, 3.1 pounds in weight. Should you still be concerned, buy a couple of large one-inch googly eyes and attach them to the top of your pet’s collar. Birds do not like big eyes looking up at them. References: All about birds Wikipedia Red-shouldered Hawks

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his month I present the 2020 Diamond Gals coaches. I reached out to them and asked for a short summary of their softball experience – both at Woodbridge and before – and each wrote her story in her own words. They also submitted their own photos. Enjoy getting better acquainted with Diamond Gals coaches Candace McLaughlin, Harriett Applegarth, Frances Ramos and Laurie Stillmaker. ------------------------------------------------------------

Candace McLaughlin Diamond Gals Head Coach I never dreamed I’d be in my 50s and still playing softball. I started playing fast pitch softball at age seven. I played all thru high school as a catcher. After high school, I went on to play two more years for Ohlone College as their catcher and left fielder. I loved softball more than studying in college, but I had to get serious about finishing my marketing degree at San Jose State, so I stopped playing softball. It was not long after that, I ran into Hugh McLaughlin, who had been trying to recruit me for his co-ed competitive team. It was at a tournament in Carson City, Nevada, I had a terrible softball accident that ended my softball career – a torn knee, broken elbow and torn shoulder – I was done ever playing again. The one good thing that came out of co-ed softball was that I ended up marrying my softball coach. Hugh and I have been married 29 years. We moved to Woodbridge a year and a half ago from Tracy. My parents have lived here at Woodbridge for 12 years. You can find my mom Millie in the stands of every

I joined the Diamond Gals team last year to meet new friends. I never thought I would be playing softball again, but it is still in my blood. I love the camaraderie among the Diamond Gals. I love watching players gain confidence and grow in their skills set. I can only hope that my love for softball can inspire my teammates to keep going after that ball and swinging those bats. The most important thing is we are having fun playing together.

Harriett Applegarth Diamond Gals Head Coach Softball was a big part of my life for a very long time, so when I found out that Woodbridge had a women’s team, I knew this was the place for me. In the 33 years that I taught physical education, softball was just one of the many girls’ after school sports I coached. When my daughters were five and seven, I was team mom and coach of their teams in Morgan Hill, the Daisies and Sunflowers. Both girls continued playing high school ball and were on different traveling teams. I also played on a women’s team a few summers after college. This is my fourth year playing for the Diamond Gals. I just love sharing our game and having fun times with some great ladies. Being chosen as one of the two coaches this season validated my dedication and desire to make our Del Webb Diamond Gals the best we can be! My motto is: “Have fun, play your best, kick some butt and enjoy every moment doing it!”

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Coaches Frances Ramos

Laurie Stillmaker

Diamond Gals Assistant Coach

Diamond Gals Assistant Coach

I am a Diamond Gals Assistant Coach working with Head Coach Harriett Applegarth. I have lived and worked in Manteca all my life and decided to move to Woodbridge in July of 2016. While playing pickleball, some of the ladies recommended I should play softball. It had been 30 years since I played softball on a co-ed team. Not being sure I could still play, I went to Liberty Park with my husband, Tim Sells, and we played catch. To my surprise, I could throw the ball well. I then went to my first softball practice, and again to my surprise, I could hit the ball. With this little bit of confidence, I began my first softball season with WSSC in 2017. I have never been sorry – well, maybe a little when I pulled my hamstring running to first base that season! I also volunteer to work in the booth keeping the scorebook. Keeping score is lots of fun, and it allows you to really focus on the action out on the field while also keeping score. In the 2019 season, I worked with Sally Rankin planning the Opening Day Ceremonies and the End-Of-Season Banquet. Hope everyone who came to the banquet liked their wine glass! In the 2019 season, I also worked with Sue Edmiston on the Hall of Fame committee. What a good feeling it gives you to honor those deserving members of WSSC.

When I was in the seventh grade, my school hired their first ever girls’ PE teacher (1972). I learned softball through her instruction and loved it! In high school, I learned to chart (keep score) for the boys’ teams, and now, when I watch the Giants play, I will often chart the game. When I got out of college, I had the fortune to play on a company softball team through the city of Fresno – which is where I got to know my adorable husband Dan. After we had children, we started a co-ed softball team and played about 10 years. When I got into teaching, I coached girls’ softball at my middle school for eight years. That is why, when we first drove into Woodbridge, I knew it was the place for us with its glorious softball field! I have played two seasons for the Diamond Gals. For the second half of the season last year, I became a coach with three other wonderful ladies. This year I am an assistant coach for Candace McLaughlin. Last year I volunteered to chart the men’s games and plan to do the same in the future. It has been an honor to work with the Diamond Gals players; they are all so nice. The players I have met through Woodbridge softball have certainly enhanced my living experience here. Other than the predictable pulled hamstring and sore arm, what’s not to love about softball at Woodbridge?

Softball brings life to seniors and to the fans who like to watch. Never too old to play ball!

Discrepancy to WSSC Council Article in Woodbridge LIFE’s July issue By Keith Loudermilk, WSSC President

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here is a discrepancy in the Meet The 2020 WSSC Council article from July’s issue. The second paragraph summarizes the changes to our Council based upon our revised bylaws. The nine original positions do not include “Diamond Gals players Representative” (my italics). Instead, the original nine positions include “Diamond Gals Representative.” I realize this appears to be a small difference but these two positions are somewhat different. Additionally, the three (3) new positions are: Silver Sluggers Players Representative, Diamond Gals Players Representative and Tournament Teams Representative. The Parliamentarian is not a newly elected council position but is appointed by the president.

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spent a week watching the various practice sessions of our softball teams – and enjoyed every minute of it. It felt so good just to be there.

I’ve been attending softball events since they began in 2009 with co-ed games. Whether I was a fan in the stands, a booth volunteer or on the softball council, it’s been a club that tugs at my heart; with exciting games, solid kinship, musical ambiance, banter and bunting, yes, folks, it gets in your blood! So, although Phase 1 allows just practice – with social distancing, sanitizing, a limit of 10 players on the field and a myriad of other reopening rules, that lonely field still came alive. Every single practice session started with grins, high energy, equipment lugging, stretching, warm up exercises, and then, the players got serious as various drills began. Even though game playing may be pushed further out due to recent Covid-19 surges, the players are going to be ready. And they are going to continue to have fun. That’s the best part of watching the players – the non-stop banter: • “Wash your hands before picking up that bucket!” • “The virus can’t catch up to that hit!” • “The field’s not that wet – I fell on it!” • “That’s OK, you were transferring hands…!” • “Hey, Bill! (in the outfield)) You OK? Someone hit to him!” • “OK, Ron’s up – everybody move to the dirt for some heavy infield practice.” • “Steve’s an equal opportunity batter.” • “Always get that first out.” • “Hey, get that virus out of here!” (opposing team member took the field)

Mike Bell strikes a familiar pose.

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“That wasn’t pretty, but I think we got one.” “Yeah, that was another Woodbridge hit.” “Did you watch me?” “Yes, impressive.” “Now impress me.” “Mike hasn’t hit yet; gonna get a base hit, Mike?”

During breaks, they talk shop – players help fellow players to improve; coaches point out techniques to increase skills, which in turn increase confidence. There’s constant positive reinforcement and lots of rules reviewing. Each team and each coach, has their own style. But there is one definite common denominator with all teams – the after-practice lingering. They don’t want to go home. They watch a bit of the next practice, and they are still talking shop. Maybe even checking out players for the draft. Submission for Phase 2 by the WSSC (softball council) has been done. The club is proving compliance and adherence to the WOA board’s established rules. And they will find a way to make this work. It’s in their blood.

Coach Brian Jones and Sam Barney at batting practice.

Jim Anderson guards the “hot corner” at third base.

Ed Burnett takes his turn at third base, too.

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oodbridge Seniors Golf Club held its June 8 tournament at The Reserve, Spanos Golf Club, in Stockton. We held two contests, individual and a team event. Winners are listed below.

Individual Game: Palmer Group 1st Pete Blasquez 2nd John Armstrong 3rd Mike Dooley

Nicklaus Group Frank Aguilar John Ochoa Dan Pangilinan

Team Game: 1st Place Jerry Becker Pete Blasquez Ken Fugimoto Bill Prioste

3rd Place Mark Gattuso Young Han Howe John Gannon

2nd Place Frank Aguilar Mike Dooley Clark Henderson Steve Rod Schisler

Closest to the Pin: Palmer Group Hole 4 John Armstrong Hole 8 Thanh Tran Hole 13 Young Han Hole 15 Bill Clements

Nicklaus Group Frank Aguilar None Albert Low Debbie Knupher

Guest Keith Rakoncza Paul Lawrence Bob Martinez Lorrie Tran

Due to the shutdown in March/April, we will have two tournaments in August. Discovery Bay will be held August 10, 10 a.m., shotgun start. Oakmoore Golf Club, Stockton, will be August 17, 10 a.m., shotgun start. Please make arrangements with any board member for your entry fee. On the 12th hole, during the Spanos tournament, one of our groups had to wait as a local was crossing the green.

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LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER Is Zucchini Really a Healthy Vegetable? Sneak a Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day, August 8 By Susie Blair, RN-BSN

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s zucchini healthy? Yes. Is it a vegetable? No. Like a tomato and an avocado, zucchini is really a fruit and is of the Susie Blair RN-BSN gourd family of summer squash. It is one of the easiest things to grow and one plant usually gives you enough to share. It is low in calories, high in many nutrients and fiber and low-glycemic (does not raise your blood sugar much). It has zero fat and significant amounts of Vitamins C, K, B6, riboflavin, folate, carotenoids and minerals like potassium, magnesium, manganese, copper and phosphorus, as well as protein. Zucchini can grow to over three feet in length but for the best flavor, it is best to harvest when it is four to eight inches. It grows all year long but is best in the summer months. Zucchini has many health benefits: • Improves digestion with its fiber and electrolytes and may help prevent ulcers, IBS and colon cancer. • Slows down aging with its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and may help with protection against certain cancers such as prostate. • Lowers blood sugar levels with its fiber which keeps you fuller longer and increases insulin sensitivity which can lower your risk of diabetes. • Supports a healthy heart and promotes circulation with its fiber and potassium and can help control blood pressure. • Improves eye health with its antioxidants and phytonutrients and reduces the risk of developing age-related eye conditions like glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration. • Boosts energy with its B vitamins and aids in various brain functions. • Aids in weight loss with its high fiber and water content which may help keep you satisfied to stay away from sugary carbohydrates and processed foods that may lead to weight gain. • Improves thyroid and adrenal function with its Vitamin C and polyphenols (especially in the peels) and helps with regulating insulin levels. • Improves bone health with its antioxidants, Vitamin K and magnesium. • Protects against oxidation and inflammation and boosts immunity with its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds especially contained in the peels. Zucchini is incredibly versatile and easy to incorporate into your diet. Use raw in salads or just cut up and munch on them with a good dip (leave the skin on for more nutrients). Stew it with other vegetables and fruits for a ratatouille or soup. Add to smoothies. Stuff with rice, lentils or meat sauce and bake. Sauté or stir fry with other vegetables and add meat or seafood. If using as a side dish, bake, grill or fry with a little olive oil and garlic or breading. You can make great breads, muffins, cookies or cakes and share the health.

I spiralize my zucchini and make a great pasta and/or you can thinly slice and use zucchini in lieu of lasagna noodles. The squash flower is actually considered a delicacy and can be fried or used as a garnish in salad, soup or stew. They taste great. You can store it whole or cut up in the refrigerator for up to a week after washing. To freeze, cut up and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze and then put frozen slices into a freezer bag. Zucchini can last for up to a year but will be a little mushy when thawed. Share your squash. Sneak one on someone’s porch so they can live a longer and healthier life! Resources: Verywell Fit Foodrevolution.org Healthline.com

DISCLAIMER: Woodbridge LIFE is not a source of legal or medical guidance. The above article is the author’s opinion and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or for nutritional guidance.

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August 18 is National Fajitas Day but did you know? • The earliest fajitas were made from grilled beef skirt steak. Skirt steak, once a throw away cut of meat, is expensive today due to fajitas helping to cause demand that exceeds production. • The birth of fajitas as a nick-name seems to have happened during the 1930s in Southwest Texas and is attributed to Mexican vaqueros (Tex Mex). • Traditional fajitas are always served with tortillas (flour or maize). The eating style is generally to fashion a full or partial taco much in the same manner used with flat breads in many Mediterranean countries. • The sizzling fajita platter has spawned a cottage industry manufacturing and selling the metal platters and wooden trivets. These platters and trivets are rarely used for any other entrĂŠe presentation. • A common companion to fajitas is pico de gallo, Spanish for “beak of the rooster,â€? a form of salsa made from fresh uncooked chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro, salt, chilis and lime juice. • There is no single recipe for fajitas but all call for some variation of “Southwest spices.â€? This combination of herbs and spices is offered for sale by such companies as McCormick™, Market Pantry™, Good & Gather™, Ortega™, Bandia™, Fiesta™ and Fontera™.

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Maori statue is outside the Te Papa Museum. Wellington business man, John Plim are at the summit of Mount Victoria Park. ‘Solstice’ or the Naked Man statue is on th Marvel at the abundant and varied statuary.

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Maori statue is outside the Te Papa Museum. Wellington business man, John Plimmer are at the summit of Mount Victoria Park.

Walk the city streets and enjoy the array of Wellington architecture. An o up garage doors. The Beehive, the Executive Office Building, constructed architect, Sir Basil Spence. It is the architectural symbol of the country. Ac impressive Old Government Building, one of the largest all-wooden build The Ruination of a Retirement World Tour immediately next door is the 1922 Old Parliament Building. By Jana Kattenhorn, Photos by Richard Catron

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nteresting discoveries while sheltering in place (SIP)ing in Wellington, New Zealand. Or How to Survive SIP - Travel Vicariously!

Some of you know I was planning to spend two months in Southeast Asia, Australia and the South Pacific this spring. Unfortunately, my cruise out of Singapore was one of the first cruise cancellation casualties. Then to make life even better, Australia closed its borders two weeks before my scheduled Sydney arrival. My meet-up with graduate school friend Ric was off, but he was already in New Zealand, posting photos and a blog of his wonderful adventures on the north island.

everyone could practice social distancing. Five other hostelers were rarely seen as they work unusual overnight offsite jobs. It is not unusual for foreigners to live at a hostel when working overseas. Wellington City Hostel is a 150-bed facility, so it has lots of room. What to do during lockdown? Grocery shop across the street at New World Food. In a foreign country that is an adventure all its own. Make new friends, walk and bike the empty streets of Wellington and attend special events put on by the hostelers like Togo parties, Taco Tuesdays and a Friday night quiz time. Some hostelers cooked different national dishes for fellow castaways. One Spaniard (Jesus) even prepared torrojias for dessert Easter weekend.

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Other sights while walking around Wellington. Dr. Seuss water front walkway (Photo 1). A giant Kiwi statue atop a building and the very interesting public restrooms (Photos 2, 3).

a television interview with the stranded travelers, a food gift box from an anonymous donor arrived. Stew makings for 14 and the rest donated to the local food pantry (Photos 8, 9).

Food, the wonderful food: novelty treats, meat pies, flatwhite coffee and a New Zealand Afghan biscuit. Named for the biscuit color, they are delectable, just butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, baking soda, cocoa powder and cornflakes (Photos 4,5,6,7). After

May 18th, Level 2 begins: Shops open for winter clothes shopping. It is wet and cold in the southern hemisphere this time of year. New Zealanders dress a little more formally than the flipflop Lava Lava skirt-wearing California boy (Photos 10,11).

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