Woodbridge LIFE

W oodbridge Volume 2 ▪ Issue 12

LIFE

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

December ▪ 2012

Photo by Bob Abreu.

December HIGHWAY & HOLIDAYS

Directors Bill Barnhart and Denise Drewry describe work on Highway 99 and look forward to the holidays.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION

Kayo Armstrong tells us about new construction in the north section of our community and Bill Barnhart describes the new fire station's groundbreaking celebration. Pages 10-11

FOND MEMORIES AND FAVORITE TRADITIONS

The holidays are here and it's a WoodbridgeWonderland

Woodbridge residents share their favorite holiday memories and traditions. Pages 20-21

Inside

Bedford and Hancock . . . 8 Bridge & Golf Scores . . . . 8 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Committees . . . . . . . . . 37 The Doggie Bag . . . . . . 24 Events and Tours . . . . . 34 Viewpoint . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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his month I would like to lay out the inside scoop on the Highway 99 widening project now in progress just a mile to the east of Woodbridge.

This Caltrans project involves widening Highway 99 from two to three lanes in each direction, from just north of Arch Road in Stockton and south nearly to the junction with Highway 120 Bill Barnhart here in Manteca. The project Resident Director is funded by $112.5 million in Measure K funds, which involve a ½-cent sales tax addition passed by voters in 1990, $133 million in state bonds and $4.5 million in Regional Improvement Program funds released by the local Council of Governments.

This project will involve four overlapping phases. Phase I, already started in May of this year, is to widen the main highway utilizing the median and constructing new median barriers. Sound walls between Louise Avenue and Lathrop Road will also be added. Phase II should be starting right about now. It involves replacing the French Camp Road interchange by moving to the south side of French Camp Road both the on and off ramps for both north and southbound traffic. The intent here is to provide for much more traffic, improve the sight line and increase the distance drivers have to merge onto the highway as well as to exit.

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hase III of the project is removal of the Lathrop Road and Main Street overpasses and replace with one large full-service interchange at Lathrop Road. As many of us have already noted, several vacant homes and businesses have recently been demolished along north Main Street for this purpose, and Caltrans is accumulating large piles of materials they will be using in this construction. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring of 2013 assuming everything else goes as planned. Also included is construction of an auxiliary lane, retaining walls and a sound wall between the Lathrop Road interchange and the French Camp interchange.

Phase IV is scheduled to start in 2015 when the other three phases are completed. This phase provides interior landscaping of the two new interchanges.

When Caltrans made their presentation at the City Council meeting in October, we learned this last phase will have a direct impact on the city’s budget. While Caltrans does all the construction, the local jurisdiction is expected to pick up the cost for maintaining the landscaping which in this case would be $100,000 $150,000 a year for the Lathrop interchange. The City Council has asked Caltrans to go back and come up with SEE

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Denise Drewry Resident Director

he weather has definitely changed and has a definite nip in the air. The tree leaves are changing from green to gold, red and brown. Fall is in the air and winter is not far behind. Next week will be Thanksgiving (you will be reading this AFTER Thanksgiving, of course) and soon it will be Christmas and then New Year’s.

I love weather in spring and summer, but this is my favorite time of the year because holiday time means family time. I love decorating the house for Christmas, baking pumpkin bread and yeast rolls, and celebrating with friends and family.

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y husband grumbles when he has to help me get the boxes of decorations down, but he enjoys the beauty once the decorating is done. AND he loves eating all the goodies!

We are blessed to have family close by and miss those who are too far to visit for the holidays. We are very blessed to have friends to help share the holiday spirit. It is definitely party time here at Woodbridge

by Del Webb.

I look forward to the Holiday Home Tour, Golf Cart Parade and New Year’s Eve party. This year’s Holiday Home Tour is featuring a fabulous catered soup and salad lunch. The same chef is catering the New Year’s Eve party; I saw that menu and it looks wonderful.

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ike and I wish each and every one of our Woodbridge friends and neighbors a wonderful holiday season.

Policy and Procedure Committee: P&PC is changing its meeting day to the second Tuesday at 2 p.m., starting in January. Residents are welcome to attend. This has been a very busy year for our committee. I want to thank everyone who has attended our meetings and especially the committee itself for all the hard work.

CPR: CPR classes will resume the second Saturday in January from 9 a.m. to noon. This is Heartsaver CPR, sponsored by Sutter Tracy Community Hospital. Enrollment is free by signing up at the Clubhouse. Each class is limited to six students.

Classes will be held every other month: January, March, May, July, September and November.

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nce again, I hope your holiday season is blessed with friends and family, and much happiness and peace.

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Happy Birthday, Woodbridge!

Woodbridge LIFE Editor’s Viewpoint:

cruise. Once inspired, we took a serious look at our ‘list’ and decided to tackle it. We cruised with the Burkes from Barcelona to Venice We’ve all heard where we unexpectedly saw our it said, or said intrepid Woodbridge Activities it ourselves, Director and Bob Naquin at a “There’s no sidewalk café. I was tempted to place like break into a rendition of “It’s a home.” small world” (I didn’t).

Kayo’s Corner . . .

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appy Birthday to Woodbridge!

While holiday plans take much of our time and focus this time of year, let’s also remember a very special birthday we celebrate each December … Woodbridge!

the-less overwhelming. Thank you for caring about Dreanna as much as she cares for each of you.

The other full-time employee to recognize is your Activities and Lifestyle Director, Dodie Miller.

WOW! Dodie is a powerhouse of Six years ago in December, committed energy, and I have no the very first homes closed idea when or if she sleeps. You’ll at Woodbridge, setting the foundation for an amazing lifestyle find Dodie working diligently at the Clubhouse from the wee morning to come. Since 2006, hours until late in the the community has evening. Dodie not only experienced a great plans all of our association deal of growth and events, classes, programs change, and our and other activities, but residents have made she also manages private the community what it rentals, coordinates is today. In spite of a our groups and clubs, challenging real estate supervises the front desk market in the past team and on and on. six years, Woodbridge Celebrating her sixth has thrived! Not a Kayo Armstrong anniversary with the coincidence folks, but Executive Director WOA in January, Dodie is rather a reflection of the considered one of the best wonderful community Lifestyle Directors throughout the YOU have created.

80 Del Webb communities in the country. We are fortunate to have or those of you who have been her! here from “the start” or soon after, it is amazing to realize oth Dreanna and Dodie work the southern portion of your hard every day to make YOUR community is just about full. Very Woodbridge experience the best soon we’ll welcome neighbors in it can be. Please join me in a the north section … in fact, as heartfelt THANK YOU to these early as next month! I’ve written dedicated WOA team members! an article with details about construction in this area, which On behalf of all of us, happy you’ll find on page 10 of this issue. holidays to you and those you love!

In addition to thanking many of you who contribute daily to making your community unique and fabulous in hundreds of ways, I’d also like to thank your loyal full-time WOA team.

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reanna Langdon, your Membership and Office Coordinator was the WOA’s very first employee, and this month also celebrates her sixth anniversary.

To you, Dreanna is the “face” of Woodbridge, and we couldn’t ask for a more caring or dedicated WOA team member. Dreanna does her job well and, just as important, brings to Woodbridge a compassionate sensitivity second to none. As many of you know, Dreanna was recently out on medical leave, and the outpouring of concern and support she received from our residents was certainly not surprising, but none-

WOODBRIDGE SINGERS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM including The Drama Group and The Strummin' Wonders Ukulele Group

Please bring "goodies" to share.

Coffee provided.

Tuesday, December 4 7 p.m.

In the Multipurpose Room Sign up at the front desk.

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As you read this, I might be the happiest person at Woodbridge. On this Friday morning, our home is filled with joyful Christmas music, and I’ll be looking at a chaotic mess of holiday decorations waiting to be assembled and displayed along with a host of memories brought home from our recent grand adventure abroad.

Deb Ristau Editor, Woodbridge LIFE

On this Friday morning, above all, I want to sing the praises of our Woodbridge LIFE editorial team and to remind every resident reading this article that this extremely small army of volunteers spends hours each month to deliver this truly unique, informative and uplifting publication to you. My thanks to Carol Jo Hargreaves for taking over as editor last month and this while Dave and I were exploring the world. This community of neighbors helping neighbors is far and away the best of the best. Just try asking a neighbor anywhere else to take over your job for six weeks so you can go on vacation.

I wrote this from Ft. Lauderdale, FL because it is one of only a few days I had access to my computer or the Internet in 50 days. Talk about being off the grid! I had a few days of information withdrawal. I wasn't sure life could go on without Facebook, emails and the constant barrage of information that crosses my plate daily. Until it stopped. And life went on just fine.

The world didn’t end without having me there to put my two cents into the pot or share my opinion on whatever current topic was coursing the neighborhood or the world. Yep, life went on without me. Nice to know.

And where have I been, you ask?

My dearest Dave and I were inspired more than a year ago by friends Dennis and Debbie Burke to begin our ‘bucket list’ journey and join them on a Mediterranean

From Venice we cruised to Dubrovnik and back to Barcelona where we stayed at the most exquisite hotel I’ve ever seen, El Palace, Barcelona. The next day we embarked on the Liberty of the Seas and set sail for America. We spent two days in Florida - enough time to do the laundry, write this article and answer or delete 1400 emails. In Florida we met up with friends from Modesto who joined us for a cruise through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles. We then enjoyed two days on Catalina and celebrated my 59th birthday.

Finally, on November 28, we arrived at my favorite stop, the best place on the map, home.

Here, surrounded by friends and family, is the best place on earth.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Happy holidays to all from the Woodbridge LIFE team. Thank you for your ongoing support of and contributions to the paper.

In preparation of this edition, we asked residents to tell us about their favorite holiday traditions, treasured memories or what is on their Santa list this year.

Our sincere thanks to all who submitted input. Your look back at special holiday events and activities touches our hearts and evokes our own treasured memories of time shared with family and friends throughout the years.

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Woodbridge Groups, Special Interest Groups and Clubs Contact List (all follow WOA Group and Club Guidelines)

Club Artists & Crafters Bocce Ball

Day

Time

Contact

Phone

Location

Mon/Wed/Fri

9 am

Kathy Dezotte

209-239-1617

ACR

1st Wednesday

10:30 am

Marie Evans

209-239-3726

CR

Mondays

11 am

Don St. Lawrence

209-825-7137

2 pm

Jackie Rudy

209-824-0454

Thursdays

10 am

Geri Rogers

209-824-5310

1st & 3rd Monday

3:30 pm

Judy McNamara

209-923-4718

Wed/Fri/Sat

6:30 pm

Pat Buxton

209-239-8663

Wed/Fri/Sun Thursdays

1 pm 7 pm

Sunday

Book Club

Bowling (Wii)

Bridge Bunco

Cancer Support

2 pm

3rd Monday

6:30 pm

Tuesdays

7 pm

First Tuesday

Cribbage

Crochet/Knitting

Dance

Fridays

Disabilities Support Drama

Thursdays

Game Night Golf

See Schedule

Hand & Foot Cards Men of Woodbridge

2nd Monday

Mexican Train Dominoes Neighborhood Watch Pickleball

(Beginners Workshop) Ping Pong

Tuesdays Thursdays

Mary Braun

6 pm

209-624-3779

MPR

209-239-0409

CR

CR CR

MPR

209-823-9767

MPR

209-824-5725

MPR

209-825-5617

GPC

Ann King

209-815-9805

ACR

Terrell Estes

209-824-7464

CR

Bill Goodwin

1 pm

BBC

209-239-0387

209-825-4805

Dave Steffy

Anne Madrid Craig Hoyer

1 pm 7 pm

ACR CR

CR

CR Bob Hall

209-239-5712

VARIES

209-239-1542

TPC

Mon/Wed/Fri Weekdays Wednesdays Tuesdays

7 pm 9 am 10 am 7 pm

Robert Philis

Mondays Thursdays

1 pm

Claudia Watkins

209-823-8678

LVC

1:30 pm 5:30 pm

Al Sanchez Joe Victoria

209-239-8235 209-815-9343

LVC

MPR

4 pm

Wednesdays Fridays

Poker

Birdie Nieri

10 am

Mondays

Pinochle

Ray Pfoutz

Sun/Tue/Thu Mondays

Open Play 6 pm

Matt Madrid

209-824-5725

TPC

Bob Hall

2nd Monday

4 pm

MPR

WB Silver Sluggers Diamond Gals Wolverines

209-825-9451 209-824-5310

CR

Veterans of WB

Nick Music Warren Rogers

209-239-5712

See Schedule

Varies

Butch Larson

209-824-2062

DWF

1st Tuesday

10 am

Bill Barnhart

209-629-8838

CR

3rd Wednesday

11 am

Marybeth Saari

209-629-8430

MPR

Tennis Trivia (Fun Trivia)

3rd Tuesday

Wheels of Woodbridge

Wine 101

1st Wednesday

Women of Woodbridge Woodbridge Singers

LOCATION KEY

7 pm

Varies

Every other Monday ACR AR BBC BLDR BR

Arts & Crafts Room Andover Room Bocce Ball Courts Billiard Room Bristol Room

CR DK DWF FITC

Ron Kreitzer

7 pm

Club Room Demo Kitchen Del Webb Field Fitness Center

Jacquie Steffy

GPC IP LBRY LVC

Golf Putt Course Indoor Pool Library Lakeview Clubhouse

BR

209-923-4350

MPR

209-825-4805 MPR Multipurpose Room OP Outdoor Pool PATIO Outdoor BBQ & Patio TPC Tennis & Pickelball Courts

PMH PP QR SBP

Pulte Model Homes Panda Park Quincy Room Stockbridge Park

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Christian Men’s Fellowship

55ers RV Group

Day

Time

Varies

Other Local Groups Contact List (these are not WOA sanctioned Groups, Special Interest Groups or Clubs)

Mon/Wed/ Fri

8:30 a.m.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Quilters Red Hat Ladies Second Chance Band Senior Bowling League

Contact Phone Location

Mel Reynolds

Sue Edmiston

Grandparents Indoor Walking Class

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Second Friday

12:30 - 5 p.m.

Varies

Claudia Watkins

Jacque Reynolds

1 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study

1 p.m.

MPR

Sandy Herrera

209-8248943

Claudia Watkins

Barbara Silva

ACR

209-2395256

Resident Homes

209-8240262

209-2396962 209-9234899

Carolyn Johnson

Varies

209-2391617 209-8238678

Sue Vernali Friday

209-6298508

209-2393881

Cheryl Juarez Welcoming Committee

Varies

Bea Lingenfelter

Kathy Dezotte

Resident Homes

209-6019210 209-8238678

John Green

Tuesday

209-6243768

209-2390936

Strike Zone Bowl

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 FITNESS POWER AND CONTROL

By Paul Serpa

N

o, I am not talking about Fifty Shades of Gray … I am talking about your weight lifting technique.

Now that you are some eight weeks into your program, it is time that you know the difference between power and control. Every lift has a power stroke and a control stroke; the power stroke is when your muscles contract and shorten (concentric movement), while the control stroke is when your muscles extend and lengthen (the eccentric movement).

For instance, on a biceps curl, the power stroke is the curl, or the lift up, while the control stroke is when you are lowering the weights to the start position. Your power stroke should always be a little bit faster than your control stroke. When using a machine, your power stroke is when the weight stack raises up and your control stroke is when you lower the weight stack. Do not allow the weight stack to touch on the control stroke before beginning the next power stroke.

Following these tips will ensure that your brain is engaged and making the necessary mind / muscle connection.

 WINE 101

Christmas Party Wednesday, December 5 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Lakeview Clubhouse

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ll are welcome. Bring a potluck dish to share that serves 8-10.

Bring your own bottle of wine to share for dinner and your own glasses. If you like, bring a wrapped second bottle of wine for the wine exchange. Call Jon Ford at (209) 815-9803 to place your reservation for this fun evening. Limit is 50.

 BOOK CLUB

By Marie Evans

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Our monthly book club meeting was held at the Clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month, November 7. We had a wonderfully large group attending, 15 in total.

The person who suggests our monthly book to read also leads the discussion, unless they would rather not. Renée St. Lawrence was our November leader because she suggested the book MOLOKA’I, written by Alan Brennert.

Our December meeting will be our holiday luncheon, so we will not have a book to discuss. For our January 2 meeting, Jeanne Thomas is presenting THE READER by Bernhart Schlink. If you love to read and want to join our group, just come to one of our meetings.

You don’t even have to read the book of the month, just come and decide if you would like to join us.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

By Linda Little

Proceeds from our very successful Oktoberfest were donated to Mary Graham Shelter for Foster Children at the November 14 WOW meeting.

In the photo below WOW President Marybeth Saari presents a $2,000 check to Brian Woods from Mary Graham Shelter.

As expected after reading MOLOKA’I, everyone had something to say, and I think I can put all of the discussion into four words - an emotionally difficult feast. MOLOKA’I presented a very rich feast indeed, encompassing all of the emotions we humans possess.

I didn’t see a lot of judgment by the author of his characters in his book, but I did see a presentation of a group of fictional people based on the author’s experiences. He left us, his readers, to judge or not.

Everyone enjoyed the book and enjoyed the experience of reading it even though it was difficult at times. The subject, the colony of lepers on the island of Moloka’i, was often sad and harsh. These unfortunate people, many of whom were children, were put on the island with or without their permission, probably never to see family or friends again. Since the novel is set in the years 1891-1970, there are people to help them, but they have little knowledge of leprosy or Hansen’s disease as it is now called. There was a lot of fear and ignorance surrounding this disease during those early years and families of victims were often shunned.

Every Book Club member gave MOLOKA’I a 4, 4.5 or 5, so the rating was very high and everyone basically loved the book and the people in it. Although the protagonist is a female, the author is a male and everyone agreed that Brennert, with a few exceptions, did a very good job of taking the female point of view.

W omen of W oodbridge  WOW MEETING

By Marybeth Saari

In a second presentation, Marybeth gave a check for $10,500 to Brenda

Castellanos of Haven of Peace Women’s Shelter. This check was

the result of the Tri-tip/Chicken Dinner jointly sponsored by Men of Woodbridge, Women of Woodbridge and Steve’s Mobile Sunscreens.

We had our final meeting of the year November 14, which was a celebration and where we gave $10,500 to the Haven of Peace and $2,000 to Mary Graham Children's Shelter in Stockton. There is no meeting in December.

The January meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 16, at 11 a.m. in the Clubhouse.

We are looking forward to our February tea, organized by Birdi Nieri around a Hollywood theme.

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Thanks to everyone who attended and/or helped with these events!

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Saturday, December 8, 12-5 p.m.

Beyond the Rim

Soup Supper 1-5 p.m.

By Karla Hoyer

Woodbridge 4th Annual WONDERLAND HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR

Door Prizes Drawing 5 p.m.

By Kathleen Music This will be a wonderful afternoon to share with your neighbors.

Start the tour with the Men of Woodbridge greeting you at the entrance to our Clubhouse. You will receive your program and a refreshing drink. Take your time to walk around our decorated tree; many of the ornaments were contributed by our residents. Start your holiday shopping at our Arts/Craft Group Boutique and our Women of Woodbridge Holiday Pantry.

We are blessed to have six residents volunteer their homes on our tour. They’ve been busy elves getting their homes decorated for us to view.

Soup will be served in the Multipurpose Room from 1 to 5 p.m. Relax and have a visit while enjoying your soup. Catered by Mark Angelo the menu includes Chicken Provencal soup with a crusty baguette and butter served with spring greens and arugula salad with feta cheese, orzo, dried cranberries, grape tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. Dessert is assorted cheese cake bites.

The Woodbridge Strummin' Wonders ukulele group will entertain you. Be sure to buy your raffle tickets. All prizes will be on display in the Community Living Room. The drawing will be at 5 p.m. All profits from this Home Tour will benefit our community by adding to our present sound system that is needed for many meetings, events, etc.

Purchase your $12 ticket soon and enjoy our Woodbridge Wonderland!

WANTED:

Bakers for Holiday Pantry

By Linda Little

Bakers are needed for the Woodbridge Holiday Pantry to be held in conjunction with the annual Holiday Home Tour, Saturday, December 8. In addition to baked goods (cookies, cakes, pies, breads, candy), the Holiday Pantry is also soliciting donations of homemade jams, jellies, pickles and other canned goods as well as sugar-free baked and canned goods.

Please be aware of the following guidelines when preparing donations: No goods requiring refrigeration will be accepted, and all containers must either be disposable or included for sale with the item(s).

All donations must be dropped off at the Lakeview Clubhouse on Friday, December 7, between noon and 2 p.m.. Bakers may prewrap baked goods (cellophane and ribbon) or just drop them off to be decoratively wrapped by committee members.

If you would like to donate homemade baked and/or canned goods, please contact either Jean Benner (209-824-0730, jean.benner@me.com) or Marybeth Saari (209-629-8430, marybethsaari@gmail.com). Please indicate both the item(s) and quantity you will be donating. Thank you!

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n 1891 basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith, a Canadianborn physician at McGill University in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Naismith nailed a peach basket onto a 10-foot elevated pole which was suited for walled-in gyms. The basketball had to be pushed out of the basket with a long dowel to continue play. Basketball was originally played with a soccer ball until a much later date. Dribbling the basketball didn’t come into play until the 1950s after the shape of the ball was improved.

In 1892 women’s basketball began when Senda Berenson, a physical education teacher, modified the rules for women. The women played nine players on a court half the size of the present-day NBA court. The women of today play by the same rules as the men and play basketball at all levels including professional.

Women’s basketball is still not watched as regularly as men’s basketball. They have a long way to go to catch up with the men, and I am not sure this will ever change.

This is a fast, high-impact sport and great fun to watch at any level.

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ell, I am sure that you all know by now that I was on the Woodbridge basketball court. If you blinked, you would have missed me.

I found out that I have lost my touch for shooting hoops. I seemed to only be able to throw up bombs and spent a lot of time retrieving the ball.

After picking myself up a few times, I discovered that the Woodbridge half court is slippery when damp or wet. I could not get any traction on the court and found it difficult to continue playing the game. I needed a stepladder to assist me in my layup shots, or I needed to grow a few feet taller. I am no Michael Jordan and most definitely didn’t get any air.

With my partner in crime, we decided to switch from a half-court game to a game of “HORSE.” I found out just how fast I could

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spell HORSE and decided to end my quest of basketball.

I didn’t enjoy the shopping for this sport as the clothes are very manly and boring. This is not my style, and I felt totally out of my comfort zone. I did, however, enjoy purchasing a pink basketball to match my tennis shoes and jewelry; this was the best part of the day! I have already donated my basketball shirt and shorts to a charity for someone else to enjoy. The style of basketball uniforms has changed greatly over the years and seems to always take on a new look. In my opinion, the look is for the better.

Basketball shoes have become very expensive and are even a collector’s item for many people.

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n my opinion, the weather was damp and cold and not suitable for an outdoor sport. I would much rather play basketball in an indoor gym with a wood floor and get the real feel for the game. This is not a sport that I will revisit any time soon. I very rarely see anyone playing hoops on our Woodbridge court and don’t know of any basketball club here in the community.

I am most thankful for my chance to try out all of the sports here at Woodbridge and have thoroughly enjoyed all the wonderful athletes whom I have met throughout my quest. We are very lucky to live here with so many very talented and diversified people.

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will offer no clues as to where I will be going on my next quest.

Winter is upon us and I will not thaw out until May, so that will limit the sports for quite some time.

See you inside where the heat is on.

Do any of you agree with me that Wine 101 is a viable sport?

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 WATER AEROBICS

In addition to the standard benefits of any exercise, the use of water in water aerobics supports the body and reduces the risk of muscle or joint injury.

The reduction of gravity when floating places less stress on the joints when stretching and can allow a greater range of motion.

Exercise in water can also prevent overheating through continuous cooling of the body. Another benefit is that you do not even have to be a strong swimmer to participate in water aerobics.

Woodbridge offers daytime water aerobics classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. Bring a towel and any cover up you may want after getting out of the pool.

Please sign up at the front desk. $5/class.

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Games  BRIDGE SCORES

By Don St. Lawrence

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

NOV 5: Letha Watson 5940; Jeannie Grinsell 4970; Nancy Stern 4710; Don Harris 4590; Carolee Jones 3980 NOV 12: Kathy Comden 6040; Jeannie Grinsell 5880; Robi Cornelius 4220; Don St. Lawrence 3960; Lee Stern 3930

NOV 19: Letha Watson 4410; Kathy

Comden 4070; Grace Pasion 3190; Carolee Jones 3100; Don St. Lawrence 3090

NOV 26 scores to be published in the January 2013 edition of Woodbridge LIFE.

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 PICKLEBALL Pickleball Group Celebrates Courts’ First Anniversary

By Robert Philis, Administrator

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ur new pickleball courts celebrated their first anniversary, August 5, 2012. We’ve had many hours of fun and fellowship and have made some long-lasting friendships.

Our pickleball group thought it would be a fun idea to put together our first annual pickleball party at the Clubhouse. Over 50 of our group members attended the party and enjoyed a great tri-tip and chicken barbeque dinner with all the potluck trimmings in late October. Tom Mishoe, our chef, did an excellent job, and we want to thank him for all the cooking. While we were eating, we enjoyed the music of our own Woodbridge Second Chance Band. We also got a chance to dance to some of the best ‘60 and ‘70’s music. A special thanks to the band for playing some really great music.

During the band’s break, we tried our luck at a trivia game presented by our own Pepper Noble. And we also got the party in gear with some door prizes.

Everyone said they enjoyed the first get-together and are looking forward to next year’s pickleball party.

See you on the courts!

The new Woodbridge pickleball courts’ first anniversary was celebrated August 5.

LEFT: Barbara Shapiro and Joe Victoria.

BELOW: Rex Edmiston and Carolee Jones.

Photos by Dann Ayala.

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North Section Construction Update

By Kayo Armstrong As you can see, construction is well underway in the northern sections of Woodbridge! As of this mid-November writing, here are some statistics regarding these new neighborhoods: · Approximately 25 home sites have been released · Of these released lots, about 13 have already sold · The released and sold homes include all three lot sizes, and all seven models are planned to be constructed here · The most popular selling homes in the north area are those on the 46’ wide lots … the Hancock, Harpswell and Cambridge · Five slabs have been poured, with three more coming soon · By the end of 2012, approximately twelve slabs are anticipated to be in place · Vertical construction has begun on five homes · The first home in this area is slated to close in late December or early January As of mid-November, base prices have not increased, although homes in the north section are typically more expensive than those in the south portion of the community because of higher premiums and fewer incentives.

The Del Webb sales team at Woodbridge is also diligently selling the remaining homes in the southern part of the community. As of midNovember, about 20 home sites are left to sell with an additional 14 waiting to close escrow. Many of these homes have outstanding incentives and enhanced features, so if you have friends or family thinking about moving to Woodbridge, now is a great time to take advantage of the Del Webb homeowner referral program.

As a reminder, the northern portion of Woodbridge is under construction, and all areas including the walkway north of the sales pavilion are closed to walkers, bikers and golf carts. Please stay safe by avoiding areas in the north section and utilizing the parks and walkways already established in the southern section of your community.

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Ground Breaking Day

By Bill Barnhart

The day dawned bright and clear, one of those late October mornings that makes you think winter is still a long ways off. October 30, 2012, is one of those days meant to be remembered and will be by folks here at Woodbridge. It was the day we officially confirmed our fire station was going to become a reality. Standing alongside a very large American flag hanging from the stretched-out ladder on the biggest fire truck Manteca owns, eight golden shovels stood at attention waiting to do their part. All the state and federal dignitaries had complimentary things to say. Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen, Congressman Jeff Denham and State Senator Bill Berryhill’s remarks were followed by members of the Manteca City Council -- Mayor Willie Weatherford, Councilmen Steve Debrum, John Harris and Vince Hernandez and Councilwoman Debbie Moorhead. These local officials are the ones who have made this project possible and we here at Woodbridge owe them a sense of gratitude.

Looking out across the crowd of 100 to 150 Woodbridge residents, you could just feel the excitement and anticipation as we stood there taking in the momentous occasion. The biggest cheer went to Chief Kirk Waters when he told the crowd that they were pushing to have the station completed by September 11, 2013.

He said they would have a ceremony on that date even if the station was not yet active. You can put that on your calendar now so as not to miss it.

After everyone had their say at the microphone, all the dignitaries donned hard hats (actually firemen’s helmets) and grabbed one of those golden shovels and made their way out onto the bare dirt. Talk about a photo op; they must have dug and thrown a half dozen shovels full of dirt before they all got synchronized doing it at the same time. Yes, it was a day to remember for many reasons.

Early, before the ceremony, I was able to speak directly with Chief Waters who briefed me on the plot plan showing how the station would be situated. He showed where the communications tower and antenna had been relocated to the east side, per our request, very near the street light in an area pretty unobtrusive to the homes across the street. While we were talking, a call came from dispatch saying a small child had been bitten by a spider. The place erupted with three or four firemen rushing over to one of the engines, firing it up and taking off to serve the community. We here in Woodbridge can look forward to a phenomenal level of service when Station Number 4 is finished and, as I told the City Council at a Council meeting last month, we intend to take really good care of our firemen.

TOP RIGHT: Dignitaries and crowd gathered for groundbreaking ceremony.

CENTER RIGHT: Crowd gathered to watch.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Fire station plot plan.

BOTTOM CENTER: Mayor Weatherford and City Manager Karen McLaughlin.

BOTTOM LEFT: Eight golden shovels.

Photos by Mike Hamiel.

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Woodbridge Has Talent!

By Bob Naquin

On Thursday, November 8, 2012, the talented people of Woodbridge were ready to entertain and impress their neighbors once again. A similar show in January had played to rave reviews. The word had apparently spread because the room was filled with residents eagerly anticipating the night’s show.

Bob Naquin was once again Master of Ceremonies and he started off with an interview of the two judges from the Manteca Fire Department who graciously volunteered to judge once again. The two judges, Bob Marty and Frank Torres, assured the emcee they were impartial and unbiased, but that could all be changed with a small donation to their retirement funds. In reality these judges were selected for their high moral standards, keen eye for talent and because no one else would do it.

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know, there is only one authentic “Louise” voice in Woodbridge.

The judges returned after making their difficult choices: 3rd runner up - Birdie Nieri. She would have probably placed higher, but she made one of the judges blush with her humor.

2nd runner up - Nick Music and Debbie Hickey. The judges made the following comment: “Debbie was the epitome of sensuality and I’d like to party with Nick.” Obviously they did a good job to get a comment like that.

And the winner was Dann Ayala with his two original songs. The judges found his songs uplifting and inspirational and suggested he record them on iTunes. Dann was presented with a really, really big check, roughly two by three feet, made out for a million dollars of coffee bar money.

Bob N. thanked all of the performers and the firemen judges and sent everyone home with smiles on their faces. Mae West was last seen still working the crowd in the halls.

The night started with a piano duet played by Dar Choate and Irene Whitmore. These two talented ladies wowed the crowd with their piano playing prowess with a rendition of the “Up To Date March.”

The duo was quite impressive and set the bar pretty high for the other performers of the evening.

Next up was Woodbridge’s resident comedienne, Birdie Nieri. Birdie had the crowd in stitches with jokes about her kids, her husband and the challenges brought on by Southern air conditioners.

Then the crowd was treated to a Nick Me Knot shaving cream commercial presented by Mike Drewry with his disembodied hands provided by a hidden Anne Madrid. Everyone was delighted as Mike managed to demonstrate how to shave his beard and considerable forehead without having Anne do any serious bodily harm to him.

Maybe next time.

The next act was W.C. and Mae. W. C was performed by Woodbridge’s favorite drunk, Nick Music, and his curvy neighbor Debbie Hickey did her very good impression of Mae West. The two had a witty repartee of one-liners made famous by the original W.C. and Mae. The costumes these two had on showed the lengths to which some will go in order to put on a good show.

The next act in the show proved that there is a lot of hidden talent out in this neighborhood. Dann Ayala treated the crowd to two of his original songs titled “The First Song” and “The Second Song After the First Song.” The titles of these two songs gave no indication of how good they were and how well Dann sang them.

The final act was the crowd pleaser, “The Strummin’ Wonders” ukulele players of Woodbridge. This group made its public debut back in January and has since entertained at many events. They did not fail to please once again with “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” and “Ain’t Getting Nuttin’ for Christmas.” These songs were played flawlessly even as the players made costume changes and choreographed their movements. Look out, Stanford Marching Band; I think we will see this group in a halftime show before the season ends.

With six acts performed, the still untainted jury pool of our two firemen went off to deliberate. Bob N. kept the crowd occupied by demonstrating his new GPS that had a “Louise” function for those drivers who may need a little more direction to get where they are going. The GPS voices were performed by Anne Madrid. But, as we all

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VETERANS DAY DANCE HONORS KOREAN ERA VETS

By Jack Dauler

ABOVE RIGHT AND BELOW: Crowd dancing, enjoying each other’s company

To honor our veterans only once a year is not often enough, but honor them we did. Our Veterans Day dance honored Woodbridge’s 25 Korean War veterans and wished happy birthday to the Marine Corps.

Those who attended the Saturday, November 10, event enjoyed the musical talents of the Woodbridge Singers as they entertained us with beautiful renditions of patriotic songs.

IB the DJ spun the vinyl as we slow-danced our way back in time. Heads on shoulders and cheek to cheek, we danced the night away.

The men in uniform helped us step back to the fifties and the fact that those uniforms still fit had us all amazed.

Thank you to the veterans who organized, baked and cleaned up so the rest of us could just sit back and enjoy.

Join us next year as we honor the veterans again on Veterans Day. We salute you men and women who make us all stand tall and say, "THANK YOU!"

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Profile of Rick Nelson

By Bill Barnhart

ick and Marge, after having tracked down a judge in the early afternoon one day in December 1960 in Sparks, Nevada, got hitched and nearly 52 years later, the magic still seems to be there.

They’ve raised three sons and a daughter, Christopher, Scott, Eric and Erin, respectively. Christopher has recently moved from Florida to Nevada. Scott and Eric are close by in Orinda and Pleasant Hill.

Erin, who lives just across Union Road, has a black lab by the name of Pippa whom Rick and Marge get to feed and dog sit as Erin is frequently away from home working.

Rick has brought a lot of enjoyment to people throughout his working life. His job for 32 years was as a pie deliveryman for the St. Francis Pie company. Rick drove one of those large delivery trucks filled with pies and made deliveries for a 100+ mile radius around the Bay Area.

Rick has lots of stories to tell, such as the time a guy was shooting a gun outside the pie warehouse, and another time dozens of golf clubs fell out of the back of a semi-truck trailer, and he stopped and picked them up.

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ick’s own story, though, wouldn’t be complete without recognizing his service to our country. Rick served in the Navy from February 1955 until January 1957 and was on the USS Carronade when it was commissioned in Washington State. As a Bosun’s Mate with rank of Seaman First Class, Rick made ports of call in Hawaii, Mexico and Canada.

Both Rick and Marge enjoy living at Woodbridge. He says it took some getting used to, but both really love it here now. Marge is busy with her painting, crafts and exercise, and Rick with his activities with the Wheels of Woodbridge and his original car club in Fremont.

And, by the way, Rick did restore that old 283-cubic inch V8 engine and it’s just hanging around waiting for its chance to serve the Nelson family again.

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he 1964 Chevrolet Nova owned by Rick Nelson (No, not the singer/movie star Rick Nelson) has won numerous awards since 2003. Tying for Best of Show at the first Woodbridge car show in 2008 and with quite a few awards throughout the Bay Area, the little Nova holds its own everywhere it is shown. However, that’s not how it has always been. Let’s roll the clock back a few years to see how it got to be a Best of Show car.

It was in 2002 – 03 when Rick decided to restore the old hulk that had been sitting in his back yard in Piedmont for the past 15 years.

With a bit of perseverance (and a lot of cash), it was completely restored with a new interior, complete repaint and a new 350-cubic inch engine along with a new transmission. If it had been my car, the restoration would have included air conditioning, but I’m sure that’s another story to tell. It was repainted to its original color and all the chrome was brightened up. Rolling the clock back still further, it was in 1988, after having given the best 24 years of its life to the Nelson family and having survived through four teenagers learning to drive in the Bay Area, that the Nova got shoved to the backyard and forgotten. At that time, it had 130,000 tired miles on the old ticker and the old 283 cubic-inch engine had likely seen its last days.

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olling back even further to April 1964, we see Rick proudly bringing home the brand new Nova purchased in Oakland, CA. This was just a short three-and-a-half years after he and Marge were married in December of 1960. Back then a car like the Nova would have cost somewhere around $2,000. Recently I’ve heard him turn down offers of Fifty Large for it. Guess it must have become a member of the family to have that kind of hold on him.

Photos by Bill Barnhart.

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BARNHART, FROM PAGE 2

a new landscape plan utilizing low maintenance and drought-tolerant type plantings to help reduce the city’s ongoing upkeep expenses.

Above all else, when traveling this section of roadway, keep your speed to 55 mph, not only for your safety on the restricted travel lanes but also for the safety of those Caltrans workers who are out there working for our benefit. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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ne last thing, many of you know from reading my postings and newspaper articles that I’m a stickler about checking your car’s tire pressure. I checked mine in early November and found all of my car tires were between three and six pounds lower than they should have been. Cold weather decreases pressure and warm weather increases pressure. So, I urge all of you to check your tire pressures and have them inflated to the level indicated on the tag inside your car’s door jam. If you don’t have a tire pressure gauge or access to a compressor, call me.

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Northwest Territory Barbecue

by Debbie Machado and Joanne Dyer

Our neighborhood, the Northwest Territory, got together for a barbeque on Sunday, October 28, at Stockbridge Park. Our area name, Northwest Territory, was chosen in August at National Night Out. Northwest Territory is the Woodbridge neighborhood that borders Airport Way, just north of Daisywood Drive.

Building started in our neighborhood in the spring of 2011. In July and August, the early settlers moved into four houses. By mid-December, we had occupants in approximately 12 houses, and Jon and Debi Ford hosted a get-together at their home.

A progressive dinner was the next get-together in the spring of 2012, and approximately 45 new and old neighbors met to get acquainted. We all met for appetizers at one house and split up for a salad course and main course at different houses, then finished at another house for dessert.

We got together again in August for National Night Out and met more new neighbors. By then we had approximately 35 houses finished.

In late October with approximately 65 homes completed, there were many more neighbors to meet. The weather cooperated beautifully and everyone brought food to share. The barbeques were available, as needed.

A variety of games was played, including a horseshoe tournament between the men and women of Shady Oak and Plumcreek Lane. The Shady Oak men and Plumcreek women proved to be victorious this time. We’ll see if they can continue their winning streak next year.

Monthly get-togethers are being targeted by the ladies of the neighborhood.

We’d like to thank the seven pioneering couples for their time and effort in getting us together: Dan and Marilyn Armstrong, Dennis Atwell and Patti Dowling, Jon and Debi Ford, Rick and Joanne Dyer, Roger and Judy Goodnow, Mike and Debbie Machado and John and Lorraine Sommerhalder.

The Northwest Territory still has more homes to be built and more settlers to move in. So, hopefully, our gettogethers will continue.

A PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT Music lessons starting in January.

Beginning ukelele - $64 for 8 weeks.

Residents of Northwest Territory frequently gather for social events.

Beginning or Continuing Piano - $88 for 11 weeks.

TOP LEFT (L to R): Bill Buffington, Mike Hutchings, Jon 6/5/2012 Sommerhalder, Mike Lough and Dan Armstrong.

Taught by resident Carla Marquardt.

TOP RIGHT (L to R): Kati & Mike McNamara, Inger Hammer (standing), Elizabeth and Roger Cunning, Patti Dowling, Donna and Bill Marples, Don and Nancy Ome.

Sign up in the Clubhouse at the front desk.

BOTTOM (L to R): Heni Parcesepe (back to camera), Donna & Bill Marples, Marilyn Armstrong (standing), Bill and Joanne Norcup.

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by Street Address NOTE: This listBlock may notCaptains be complete.

If your street/captain is not listed, please contact Commander Bob Hall. 209-239-5712. # 2300 1400 2400 2400 2300 1400 1900 2031 2039 2200 2300 2331 2400 2500 2300 2361 2362 2400 1900 1200 1251 2300 2400 1300 1451 2300 1700 2400

thru # 2399 1499 2499 2499 2399 1499 2030 2038 2099 2299 2330 2399 2499 2599 2360 2399 2398 2499 1999 1250 1299 2399 2544 1450 1499 2399 1799 2599

Street Acorn Meadows Ln. Americana St. Appleleaf Ln Ashbridge Ln Ashbrooke Ln. Autumn Knoll Ln Autumn Oaks St. Autumn Oaks St. Autumn Oaks St. Bellchase Dr Bellchase Dr Bellchase Dr Bellchase Dr Bellchase Dr Belle Glade Ln Belle Glade Ln Belle Glade Ln Belle Glade Ln Bent Willow Wy. Birchbrook Ct. Birchbrook St. Birdsong Pl Chimney Point Ln. Cobblecreek St Cobblecreek St Degroot Ln. Dogwood Glen Wy Dutchwood Ln

1800 2300 1700 2400 1600 1701 1200 1250 1402 1528 1408 2300 1414 1200 1200 1200 1300 1341 1351 1361 1371 1377 1500

1899 2399 1799 2499 1899 1799 1249 1299 1459 1596 1482 2399 1475 1299 1299 1299 1340 1350 1360 1370 1376 1499 1699

Elmbrook Way Fawnwood Ln Fox Trot Wy. Gardenstone Pl Glenoaks St. Hickory Creek Ln. Holly Berry Ct. Holly Berry St Knollwood Ct. Knollwood St. Knotty Pine Cr. Lincoln Landing Ln Manor Station Wy Maple Hill Ct Maple Leaf Ct Maple Valley St. Maple Valley St. Maple Valley St. Maple Valley St. Maple Valley St. Maple Valley St. Maple Valley St. Maple Valley St.

Block Captain Claudia Watkins No Homes Yet

BC Phone 823-8678

BC Cell

Bruce Whitter Ron Kackley

823-2851

510/910-4928 209/470-2851

Bill & Carol Goodwin Mary Salvador Bill & Carol Goodwin Daniel Hansen

823-9767 629-8060 823-9767 624-3607

209/993-3955 209/605-3556 209/993-3955

Bob Radke Pat Buxton Len Ambers Susan Sullivan Odd # Kathy Dezotte Even # Susan Sullivan Kathy Dezotte Not Open Yet Len Ambers Len Ambers Ginger Stone Victor Nusbaum Vern Mendes Mike Maduena Mary Salvador Mary Jo Keneen Virginia Anderson & Betty Basehore Bruce Whitter Ron Kackley Vern & Carol Edgren Rick Arucan Ed Shoup Dan Snyder Deb Ristau Deb Ristau

825-1940 239-8663 824-6910 825-6806 239-1617 825-6806 239-1617

408/568-0263 209/470-8663 650/773-4606

824-6910 824-6910 815-9956

650/773-4606 650/773-4606

823-4760 624-3734 629-8060 923-3335 624-3464 & 923-4905 910-4928 823-2851 624-3012 823-1214 923-4729 629-8549 825-8095 825-8095

No Homes Yet Ed Shoup Jack Dauler Patti Barnhart Marcia Umberger Marcia Umberger Patti Barnhart Carolyn Fagan Patti Barnhart Carolyn Fagan Patti Barnhart Carolyn Fagan Dave Raxter & Donna Deltondo

923-4729 629-8575 629-8838 239-2983 239-2983 629-8838 629-8828 629-8838 629-8828 629-8838 629-8828 815-9852 & 239-5230

209/275-5621 707/246-1331 209/605-3556 925/890-2109 510/910-4928 209/470-2851 209/337-8687 209/483-6012 510/303-6881 209/765-5058 209/765-5058

209/483-6012 661/399-3388 209/627-8101 209/627-8101 661/399-3388 408/425-4200 661/399-3388 408/425-4200 661/399-3388 408/425-4200 510/375-5907

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Block Captain Sue Gaoutte

BC Phone BC Cell 815-9587 650/642-0545

Karen Beauchamp Don St. Lawrence Barbara Silva D & J Rudy & Vern Mendes

824-2343 825-7137 824-0262 824-0454 & 823-4760

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Pleasant Knoll Way Plumcreek Ln. Redbud Wy River Berry Dr River Berry Dr Rockbrook Ln Rockwell Ln

Sue Gaoutte Roger Cunning

815-9587 647-4380

650/642-0545 209/207-8450

Dave Steffy Matt & Anne Madrid Not Open Yet Dave Raxter & Donna Deltondo

825-4805 824-5725

209/480-2118 209/814-4783

815-9852 & 510/375-5907 239-5230

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2399 2351 2399 2599 2497

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Suzanne Mauck Sally Murray Ann King Mel Reynolds Jon Ford & Mike Machado

418-9045 923-4628 815-9805 650/464-0151 624-3768 408/482-1726 815-9803 & 629-8336

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Neighborhood Watch Commander

Bob Hall

209/275-3681 510/409-0785 510/219-5696 & 707/2461331

815-9803 & 629-8336

239-5712

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Woodbridge Neighborhood Watch Election Results

By Don St. Lawrence

The annual all-resident meeting of the Woodbridge Neighborhood Watch Group took place November, 12, 2012, in the Multipurpose Room. The biannual election of officers was the first order of business. All members of the standing board were nominated for re-election. Nominees were solicited from the floor; however, none were received. The standing board was re-elected. The continuing officers are: Bob Hall, Commander, Al Sanchez, Assistant Commander, Marcia Umberger, Secretary, Ann King, Treasurer and Don St. Lawrence, Block Captain at Large. (See Page 29 for a description of each Officer's Duties.)

The meeting continued with a demonstration of the surveillance camera system, followed by a question and answer session.

Neighborhood Watch is an organization sanctioned and partially Don St. Lawrence funded by the Woodbridge Owner’s Association (WOA). The mission of Neighborhood Watch is to accomplish the following while acting in a safe and courteous manner at all times: (A) Strengthen neighborhood ties and betterment.

(B) Increase personal safety and security for the residents.

(C) Be the EYES and EARS of the Manteca Police Department.

(D) Encourage emergency preparedness.

Neighborhood Watch posts security alerts on the Woodbridge portal. If you see anything of concern, report it immediately to your Block Captain or to the Neighborhood Watch Commander. Help keep us all safe.

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By Karla Hoyer

The day turned out to be beautiful. As the national anthem began to play, I asked myself what had I gotten all of my friends into? Was I crazy?

The teams had three practices before the big game, and most of us had never played football before in our lives. The field was scaled down in size, but looked bigger than what the pros play on. I was afraid we would never see the end zone.

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The whistle blew and the game began. We couldn’t believe we were actually playing football and giving it all that we had to win. The crowd cheered and excitement grew throughout the first half. The Blush-ettes led, 7 – 0 on a touchdown run by Laverne Cortesi and a conversion point by Trudy Snyder who was helped by Dottie Aubrey running interference.

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The half time show began with a baton twirler, Tiia Farrol, a relative of Sandi and Donnie Bosse, from San Francisco. She was absolutely amazing to watch and kept everyone entertained beyond belief. Then we were lucky to have the Manteca Police officers with their K-9 dogs perform for our Woodbridge friends and families. These officers put their lives on the line every day to help keep us safe. The dogs and handlers were amazing to watch, and I couldn’t help but feel a sense of security in having them be a major part of our lives.

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The whistle blew and the second half of the game began. The Wine-ettes still had plenty of time on the clock and were giving it all we had to find the end zone for a chance to tie the game. Kathy Dezotte caught an interception and was headed for the end zone. But as she ran down the field, she took a fall about ten yards short.

The crowd gasped in fear, but Kathy with her laughter and smile, jumped up and was back in the game.

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The Wine-ettes still couldn’t get a score on the board and the clock was ticking down. Our coaches, Craig Hoyer and Donnie Bosse, were trying everything they knew to help us win the game.

The whistle blew. The game was over. The Blush-ettes beat the Wine-ettes, 7 – 0.

As we all shook hands and hugged each other on the field, I realized that we were not crazy and with more practice could be even better next year. The greatest thrill of all was hearing the grandchildren cheer for their grandmothers on the field and seeing their smiles. The most-often asked question of all the players was, “Are you crazy?”

We then all headed into the Clubhouse to celebrate and enjoy chili and cornbread made by Chef Jerry Monares and me.

THE BLUSH-ETTES. Front row (L-R): Trudy Snyder, Dottie Aubrey, Coach: Rudy Salvador, Pat Caccamo, Louise Rodriquez. BACK ROW (L-R): Sue Edmiston, Penny Dauler, Laverne Cortesi, Harleene Bebout, Nancy Behney.

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Letters to Santa...

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A NOSTALGIC CHRISTMAS!

By Dodie Miller and Kayo Armstrong

Randy Riggle's comic career was inspired by Red Skelton

Back by popular demand, stand-up comedian Randy Riggle entertained Woodbridge on Tuesday, November 20 with his holiday show entitled, “A Nostalgic Christmas.” The hilarious production featured “everything Christmas,” reflecting on the people, tunes, commercials and shows of our youth, and we all related!

Randy brought back Gene Autry singing “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and Bob Hope performing his USO Christmas specials for the troops. His Johnny Mathis interpretation was great fun! Randy brought us the voices of Sammy Davis, Jr., Forrest Gump, Kermit the Frog and Elvis. He entertained us with Jerry Lewis’ typewriter song and many, many more old favorites With Randy, Woodbridge residents took a stroll down memory lane in a one-horse open sleigh as we remembered the times and people who influenced our lives during everyone’s favorite holiday. His 90-minute one-man show was filled with songs and laughs beginning with the Christmases of World War II and continuing on for the next 50 years.

Randy closed his Woodbridge show with a special tribute to all veterans by reciting his poem, “This Hat I Hold.” Proceeds from sales of the poem, written by Randy, are used to support the USO. It truly was a wonderful life, and a wonderful evening!

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THE DOGGIE BAG:

WOW SPEAKER SERIES:

By Karla Hoyer

By Linda Little

Country Style Dining

FARMER'S CATFISH HOUSE 4937 Beckwith Road Modesto, CA 209-526-0969 Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 3 to 8:30 p.m.

Senior prices from 4 to 6 p.m.

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History of Haggin Museum The Women of Woodbridge Speaker Series continues on January 17 at 2 p.m., Lakeview Clubhouse Multipurpose Room with Todd Ruhstaller, Haggin Museum CEO and Curator.

The presentation will focus on the history of Stockton’s Haggin Museum.

Topics will include the early proponents of the museum, the catalyst that helped the museum along its way, and the major changes to the museum in its 81-year history.

Please RSVP at the front desk in the Lakeview Clubhouse. There is no fee; however, a count is needed for set-up and preparation of any materials.

I returned to one of my favorite restaurants for an old-fashioned style meal which always takes me back to my younger days growing up in Illinois. The Catfish House is an old, converted gas station and the owners have been serving meals since 1982. I have been dining there for the last 22 years and have always thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The daughters used to be the servers, and now the granddaughters are the servers and do a wonderful job. The cooking is still done by the grandparents.

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had the pleasure of dining with Craig and our friends Charlene Haywood and Jerry Monares, and we always seem to order the same meal each time we go. Charlene and I always have the catfish fillet dinner, Craig always orders fried calamari strips, and Jerry orders the blackened catfish fillets. We have always added the hot cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream to finish off our meal in style.

This restaurant offers the best homemade peach or boysenberry cobbler that I have ever had; it is heavenly. You can purchase a $6 tin of cobbler to go which will feed four people. I find this restaurant to be worth the added three hours in the gym to compensate for the calories that are added to my day. If you are not a fish lover, you can order chicken or rib eye steak for your entrée. They also offer a children’s menu.

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he prices run from $8 to $19 and they offer a diversified menu. Your meal comes with rice pilaf, red beans and bread. Beer and wine are offered and the prices run from $4 to $6 a glass. The dinnerware is definitely country style with mason jars for glasses and tin plates for appetizers. The restaurant seats about 65 people, and I have been there at times when you waited outside for thirty minutes to be seated.

While we were dining and talking with the owners, they stated that this has been a “very slow year” for their business and are “not sure when it will improve.” I can only hope that they remain in business, for it is all of us who would lose a great restaurant.

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ake 99 South to Beckwith Road/Standiford Avenue - exit and turn right. Then follow the road for 1.8 miles and the Farmer’s Catfish House restaurant is on the right side of the street. Total trip time is about 19 minutes and is 15.8 miles.

Karla says: Ambiance is country. Food is:

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Hunger Never Takes a Holiday

By Sharyl Burgeson

Second Harvest Food Bank met its Thanksgiving goal four days before Thanksgiving and assured 2,090 needy families of a holiday meal, according to Mike Mallory, executive director.

The success was due, in part, by the Food Bank’s request for additional manpower from Del Webb residents.

“Del Webb pulled through with several new volunteers manning posts and helping to make the drive successful,” said Jessica Vaughan, community development head for the Food Bank.

Both Mike and Jessica lauded Woodbridge residents Carl and Betty Willhoft who have been instrumental in Second Harvest fundraising projects for four years.

“We asked for monetary help on the portal in October and again at the October potluck,” said Betty. “We need cash because we have to buy the turkeys and our generous community donated nearly $500, enough for us to purchase and deliver 53 turkeys.” As an aside, she noted that the turkeys were purchased at Target, which had the lowest price this year.

Betty also said there is a Second Harvest donation barrel in the Lakeview Clubhouse Club Room for non-perishable food items. She and Carl take a full barrel to the Food Bank three or four times a year.

“We’re excited that we met our November goal,” said Mike, “but Christmas is right around the corner. Our next goal is providing 2,500 to 3,000 turkeys and we hope Del Webb, which has been such a generous asset, can again help us out.

“Hunger never takes a holiday,” he concluded.

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Woodbridge Lights Up for the Holidays

ABOVE: Woodbridge's Lakeview Clubhouse was lighted for the holilday season, Thursday, November 15. Many residents turned out to sing along with holliday tunes played by the Strummn' Wonders Ukulele Group.

TOP RIGHT: All decked out in red, the Strummin' Wonders Ukulele Group led residents in the singing of carols as the outdoor lights were turned on the Lakeview Clubhouse for the holidays.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Residents gathered to share the holiday lighting festivities.

Photos by Bob Abreu.

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BRING IN “2013” WITH ALL OF YOUR WOODBRIDGE FRIENDS! A photo booth will be set up for getting some memorable pictures of the night. Many accessories to use to make your pictures “one of a kind”.

An elegant hors d’ oeuvres buffet, champagne at midnight and music by “The Edsels”.

Bring your beverage of choice, coffee & water provided.

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FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY, PEARL HARBOR DAY Our Del Webb Veterans Group has collected more than 35 torn or faded flags to be disposed of. The Veterans Group Flag Retirement Committee will conduct a FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY, Pearl Harbor Day, Friday, December 7, at 3:30 p.m. on the Softball Field.

The ceremony will honor WWII veterans and be conducted in coordination with the JROTC of East Union High School.

The following Woodbridge residents were honored at the Veterans Day Dance held Saturday, November 10, for their service in the Korean War: Gene Anderson Ray Pfoutz Warren Atherton Earl Reedy Dick Aubrey Mel Reynolds Hal Brown Hollis Roberts Eliot Callender Warren Rogers Jim Cartia Dick Salzmann John Evans Gary Schlavin Dick Fields JJ Seller Jack Furrer Chuck Somma Roger Goodnow Gordon Tierano Nick Music Lynn Whitaker Ray Noble Carl Willhoft Ray Olivares

Flags are still being collected. Just bring torn or faded flags (any size) to the special container in the Clubhouse.

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Woodbridge Neighborhood Watch DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS Commander · The Commander oversees the daily operations of Neighborhood Watch. · The Commander shall be the authorized spokesperson for Neighborhood Watch. · The Commander provides the Block Captains with leadership and assists them in any endeavors that are required of them. · The Commander recruits, trains and coordinates the efforts of the Block Captains.

Assistant Commander · The Assistant Commander is second in command and a contact for members of Neighborhood Watch. · The Assistant Commander is in charge of training volunteers for night patrol.

Secretary · The Secretary shall keep records, issue notices of all meetings and maintain minutes thereof; and, shall maintain a complete list of the Neighborhood Watch membership. · The use of the Neighborhood Watch emergency contact list shall be restricted to Neighborhood Watch Board Members. · The Secretary shall provide Woodbridge Activities Director with a list of at least two (2) Neighborhood Watch contacts with phone numbers and email addresses.

Treasurer · The Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping accurate records of funds received and expended. · The Treasurer shall make a Financial Report at each Neighborhood Watch general meeting if requested at least 14 days in advance of said meeting. · The Treasurer shall make an annual report to those groups funding Neighborhood Watch.

Block Captain at Large · The Block Captain at Large offers advice and opinions to the Neighborhood Watch Board. He has a vote in matters before the Neighborhood Watch Board.

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Got E-WASTE? San Joaquin Regional Conservation Corps

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Woodbridge December 12, 2012 * 9am-NOON Place your E-WASTE at curbside for pickup... For assistance with large items please contact Deb Phillips at (209) 468-9143 * Computers/Monitors * Keyboard/Mouse * Printers * Video/Audio Equip. * Televisions * VCRs/DVD Players * Small Appliances * Vacuums

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Garden Tasks for December

Sandi Larson may be reached at 209-824-2062 or slarsonrealtor@ comcast.net.

By Sandi Larson, Master Gardener

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ecember is finally upon us.

This is a great month to prune evergreen trees and conifers. If you are considering pruning a fruit tree, it is best to check with the UC Davis site on fruit tree pruning which is http://homeorchard. ucdavis.edu/8057.pdf. Each fruit tree has different pruning requirements. You can also prune pines, magnolias, red-berried plants, evergreens and holly for holiday greens.

an antitranspirant such as Cloud Cover which can add additional degrees of protection for your plants. Another thought is to add low voltage lights to your plant or to water your plant prior to the frost hitting. The final thing you can do to help protect your plant is to layer at least two inches of mulch around the base of the plant. All of these measures will increase the likelihood of your plant surviving the frost.

This is also a good time to spray with horticultural oil. Continue cleaning up your yard, raking leaves, deadheading flowers and picking up snails and slugs that may be hiding under your plants.

It isn’t just one or two days of frost that severely harm your plants, it’s the prolonged number of days below freezing that carry the most damage to your plants.

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urseries will begin to get rose bushes in the bare root form over the next few weeks. Bare root roses will be less expensive than roses which are potted. Also, bare root roses usually will adjust to planting in your garden better than those that are transplanted from planting mix.

There are many rose types to choose from including hybrid tea, shrub roses, climbers, tree roses and miniature roses.

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e are likely to receive frost this month which can seriously affect bougainvillea, citrus plants, fuchsia and succulents. Cover your plants if frost is expected but don’t allow the frost preventative material to touch the plant. Stake the blanket or sheet with stakes that raise the blanket above the plant. You may also want to spray those frost sensitive plants with

tree reservoir and that you check it a couple of times a week for evaporation.

Remember to keep your potted plants or plants that are under your roof eaves watered as we enter our true winter weather. In some cases, if the rain isn’t coming as regularly as we’d like, we may have to run the irrigation for a while until the winter rains are more regular.

Another holiday favorite is the poinsettia. I’ve mentioned it before, but if you want to see the absolute best selection of poinsettias in our area, go to Duarte Nursery in Hughson near Turlock. The best time to go was probably the week of Thanksgiving or the first week after Thanksgiving. I’ve seen several garden clubs in the greenhouse at the same time at Duarte’s. The more unusual poinsettias are the first to go. They also have wonderful dish gardens that will take you through New Year’s. Remember that poinsettias are susceptible to frost so do not leave them outside unless protected when we are expecting frost.

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f you are given a living Christmas tree, follow directions when it comes to planting in your garden.

Generally, living Christmas trees won’t survive in our heated homes for more than a week. Be sure to keep the tree watered regularly. Also, if you have a live Christmas tree, you need to make sure you have fresh water in the

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zaleas and amaryllis are two other plants that are popular during the holidays. If you started your amaryllis in November, it will be about ready to bloom around Christmas. This time of year you will also see Christmas cactus blooming.

Have a wonderful Christmas as we

“Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall."

~Larry Wilde

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Del Rio Country Club 801 Stewart Rd, Modesto Menu Greek Salad Fish and Chips Chicken Marsala Includes coffee, soda or tea, dessert, service charge and tip Reservations need to be made and paid in cash $25pp no later than Dec. 7th. Let’s us know your entrée choice when you contact either Jacqueline Andrews @ 209 823-9241 Or Jacque Reynolds @ 209 629-8508 Wednesday, Dec. 12th @ 12:00 noon There will be a $10 gift exchange at the luncheon, ornaments/Christmas decoration, etc.

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Carla and Jack Marquardt took first place in the couple's costume category as "Retired Mariachi Dancers." Doctors Hospital Halloween Party, October 30.

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Residents’ Favorite Recipes TUXEDO CAKE

OPA'S HOTCAKES

From Karla Hoyer

From Patty DeRoos

Prep Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 43 min Servings: 16 servings

As it often happens, my favorite memory growing up involves food! My parents were Holland Dutch. My dad was born there and they kept many traditions. They both spoke Dutch but didn't teach my younger sister and me. Later, my mom told me it was a way to talk so we wouldn't understand what they were saying. And, they didn't have to spell everything out like I had to with my own kids!

What you need: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) devil’s food cake mix

Photo courtesy of Kraft website (www.kraftrecipes.com).

1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding 12 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla 6 cups powdered sugar

1/2 of 8-oz. tub Cool Whip whipped topping (do not thaw) 2 oz. Baker’s Semi –Sweet Chocolate

Make it:

My mom would make "Opa's" hotcakes for us. They were my grandfather's recipe. These were a simple, thin pancake poured on a rimless iron skillet and tipped in a circle to thin out. A quick flip and they were done. We'd butter and syrup them or sprinkle with powdered sugar. We slipped one prong of the fork on the edge and rolled them up! I liked to roll and save them, lined up on my plate, eating four or five at a time. My sister couldn't wait. She ate each one as they landed, delivered with a flourish by our mom.

They were thin and yummy! We could eat dozens at a time!

One Christmas morning we decided to have a contest. "Who could eat the most Opa's hotcakes?" My mom cooked for what seemed like two hours!

My sister has the record at thirty four! We were both sick the rest of that Christmas Day. Needless to say, we weren't allowed to count after that.

Though secretly, we always did, whispering as we ate.

We both have cooked Opa's hotcakes for our own kids and their contests as well as for our grandkids.

Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round cake layers, blending dry pudding mix into batter before pouring into prepared pans. Cool 10 min. Loosen cakes from sides of pans with knife.

Invert onto wire racks; gently remove pans. Cool cake completely.

Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in sugar.

Cut each cake layer horizontally in half. Stack on plate, spreading ¾ cup cream cheese frosting between each layer. Spread remaining frosting onto top and side of cake.

Microwave Cool Whip and chocolate in microwaveable bowl on High 1-1/2 min., stirring after 1 min.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Cool 5 min. Pour over cake, letting the excess drip down side. Store cake in refrigerator.

Special Extra Garnish cake with white and semi-sweet chocolate curls. Warm a 1-oz. piece of Baker’s White Chocolate by microwaving it on high for a few seconds. Draw a vegetable peeler slowly over flat bottom of chocolate to form thin curls. Repeat with 1 oz. Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate.

1 cup flour 2 cups milk 1 egg 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp salt Whip it up using a wire whisk (which my mom refused to use, staying with her fork instead) ... test for thinness ... they are to be paper thin (I know, like crepes, just don't call them that to a Dutchman!)

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EVENTS and TOURS December 2012

e’re preparing at the Clubhouse for the holiday season with many events and programs to take you through December 2012. We will start the month with a Holiday Dance and Dinner, Saturday, December 1. We will dance to a live band and feast at a lasagna buffet (both meat and vegetarian), with salad, Genoa roll and butter and ending with a chocolate truffle cake. Tickets are $21 per person.

'50s HOLIDAY DANCE & DINNER – A lasagna buffet (meat & vegetarian lasagna), salad, genoa roll & butter and chocolate truffle cake. Saturday, December 1 @ 5:30 p.m. Band at 7 p.m. You may bring your beverage of choice. Tickets $21 per person at front desk.

Refunds per policy only.

On Tuesday, December 4, you will be treated to our own Woodbridge Singers Activities Director as they perform a variety of holiday songs made popular by Hollywood. This year the Drama Group and The Strummin’ Wonders Ukulele group is included on the program and will add a little something different to the Singers’ program.

WINE 101 CHRISTMAS PARTY – Limited to 50 – Bring a potluck dish to share (8 to 10 servings), serving utensil, bottle of wine and glasses. If you like, bring a second bottle of wine totally wrapped for a wine exchange. Wednesday, December 5 @ 6 p.m. .Call Jon Ford @ 815-9803 to place your reservation for this fun evening.

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he Veterans Group will retire American flags Friday, December 7, on the Softball Field and the ever popular Holiday Homes Tour will be held Saturday, December 8. The soup supper this year will consist of Chicken Provencal soup with crusty baguette and butter; spring greens and arugula salad with feta cheese, orzo, dried cranberry, grape tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette, and ending with assorted cheese cake bites. Tickets are $12 per person.

The annual Golf Cart Parade and Caroling is Tuesday, December 11. Get your cart decorated, dress warmly and be prepared to sing as we parade around our community. The ladies’ Christmas luncheon is Wednesday, December 12, at Del Rio Country Club in Modesto. A Holiday Fair will be hosted by Comfort Keepers, Saturday, December 15, and Doctors Hospital of Manteca will put on their Christmas Party, Thursday, December 20.

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fter Christmas Day, the Lifestyle Committee and I will begin getting everything ready for our biggest event of the year: Our New Year’s Eve Party – New York Style - to be held Monday, December 31.

A live band will keep us on the dance floor, and we will enjoy a cold and hot buffet catered by Mark Angelo. The buffet sounds delicious and will include a mini taco bar, assorted Lockeford sausages with baguettes, teriyaki chicken wings, house smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail platter, cheese and fruit display, bruschetta platter with crostini, vegetable crudites, ham and asparagus pinwheels, green chile frittata bites and a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets are $45 per person.

Wishing you all happy holidays!!

WOODBRIDGE SINGERS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – This year the Singers have added the Drama Group and Strummin’ Wonders Ukulele Group to their program. Please bring "goodies" to share.

Coffee will be provided. Tuesday, December 4 @ 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Sign up at the front desk.

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY – The Veterans Group will conduct the disposal of torn and faded flags with the help of the J.R.O.T.C. of East Union High School. Friday, December 7 (Pearl Harbor Day) on the Softball Field at 3:30 p.m. Flags are still being collected. Bring them to the Clubhouse.

HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR – We will again have our Holiday Boutique, Holiday Pantry, Home Tours and a Soup Supper followed by door prizes. Saturday, December 8 @ 12 noon to 5 p.m. Soup Supper, 1-5 p.m. Door prizes drawing at 5 p.m. In exchange for your ticket, you will receive a glass of champagne or sparkling cider, program and map showing homes on the tour. You may shop the Holiday Homes Pantry and Boutique before or after your tour. Tickets are $12 per person at the front desk. Proceeds will benefit our Clubhouse sound system for use with lapel microphones. Refunds per policy only.

6TH ANNUAL GOLF CART PARADE & CAROLING – We start out at the Clubhouse Clock Tower @ 6 p.m. and parade around our community singing Christmas carols. Music for the carols will be provided. Be sure to bring a flashlight. Tuesday, December 11.

LADIES' CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON – Del Rio Country Club, 801 Stewart Road, Modesto – Wednesday, December 12 at noon. Reservations need to be made by calling either Jacqueline Andrews @ 823-9241 or Jacque Reynolds @ 629-8508. There will be a $10 gift exchange of ornaments/Christmas decorations, etc. Please wrap your gift. $25 per person in cash no later than Friday, December 7. Refunds per policy only.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY NEW YORK STYLE – Bring in 2013 with Woodbridge friends! Bring your beverage of choice. Coffee and water will be provided. A photo booth will be set up for memorable pictures of the night. Many accessories will be available to make your photos "one of a kind." Music by “The Edsels” band. An elegant hors d’ oeuvres buffet and champagne served at midnight.

Catering by Mark Angelo. A New York style ball drop at midnight.

Monday, December 31st @ 7:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Band starts playing at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person. Refunds per policy only.

MINUTE TO WIN IT GAME NIGHT – Another fun evening trying your skills at some challenging games. Games will be announced in upcoming flyers. Thursday, January 31 @ 6:30 p.m.

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By Kayo Armstrong

Sales Tax Update As you may be aware, recent discussions have revolved around the WOA’s need to pay sales tax for applicable programs and activities. The Finance Committee, led by Chairperson Christine Carlson of Pulte Homes, has been working diligently to develop a procedure in compliance with tax requirements.

This process will roll out in early 2013, at which time the guidelines for proper collecting and reporting will be presented to all WOA groups and clubs.

Activities Director Dodie Miller will be advising group and club leaders of the date for this important meeting soon after the first of the year.

E-Waste Is Back!

You may recall last spring we held a communitywide “E-Waste” day to help rid you of your unwanted electronics. In response to your requests, this program is back in December. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 12, and get rid of those old, used or broken electronics. The WOA is again partnering with the San Joaquin Regional Conservation Corps to pick up your unwanted items.

While these items have no use to us anymore, they are disassembled to retain parts for recycling, thus minimizing excessive landfill waste.

On December 12, simply leave your electronic items on your driveway by 9:30 a.m., or bring them to the Clubhouse by 12 noon. If you have anything too heavy to move, please call (209) 403-9914 and schedule a pick-up from your home.

Electronic items eligible for recycling are basically anything with a cord, including VCRs, computers, televisions, telephones, etc. The only items not eligible for pick-up and recycling through this program are refrigeration units such as air conditioners or refrigerators.

Please call the front desk if you have questions about this E-Waste opportunity.

meeting at 3 p.m. Unless otherwise noted, Board meetings for 2013 will occur on the FOURTH Wednesday of each month, with the exception of August. The meetings will alternate afternoon and evening each month, i.e., January at 3 p.m., February at 6 p.m., etc.

Outdoor Spa Closed for the Season The outdoor spa at the Lakeview Clubhouse is now closed for the winter season.

The outdoor spa should open around the end of March and the outdoor pool around the end of May, weather permitting. The indoor pool and spa will remain open through the winter season.

New Resident Orientation Schedule A New Resident Orientation will not be held in December. The next orientation is scheduled for Thursday, January 31, at 6 p.m. This is an outstanding program to welcome new neighbors and will be held the LAST Thursday of each month, alternating mornings at 9 a.m. and evenings at 6 p.m.

Holiday Decorations As a reminder, for purposes of decorating the exterior of your home, the winter holiday season is November 15 through January 15. Please ensure that all your beautiful holiday decorations are removed by January 15. For other holidays throughout the year, holiday statues, artifacts and other decorative landscaping items are allowed within two weeks prior and two weeks after a regularly recognized major holiday. Thanks for complying with your community’s Design Guidelines.

Holiday Hours for the Lakeview Clubhouse In observance of Christmas, the Clubhouse will close at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 24, and re-open at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26. The Clubhouse will also be closed on New Year’s Day, Tuesday, January 1, 2013, but will be open regular hours on December 31, 2012. Happy holidays from the WOA staff to your family!

Several WOA Committees Taking a Holiday Break The Policy & Procedures and Property & Grounds Committees will be taking a much-deserved holiday break in December by suspending meetings. Check the Community Calendar for the dates these committees will resume meeting in January. The Architectural Review full and sub committees will continue to meet through December. Many thanks to all the committed committee members for your contribution to making Woodbridge the fabulous community it is!

Board of Directors Meeting Update The December WOA Board meeting has been cancelled. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 23, at 3 p.m., with an executive meeting slated for 1:30 p.m. All members are welcome to attend the regular

City of Manteca Dog Leash Ordinance Section 6.08.010 of the Manteca Municipal Code requires that all dogs be on a leash not to exceed 6’ in length when in public areas or streets. This includes streets and common areas at Woodbridge. You can find the complete ordinance on the Woodbridge portal or City of Manteca website.

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

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW • Mike Wallick, Chair mike.wallick@pultegroup.com FINANCE • Christine Carlson, Chair christine.carlson@pultegroup.com LIFESTYLE • Dodie Miller, Chair millerdodie@gmail.com 209.824.7927

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

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Where in the world ?

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

ABOVE: Eunice and Ken Olson catching up on Woodbridge news after touring the Chillon Castle on Lake Geneva in Switzerland.

ABOVE: Helen and Angel Navarro at Redstone in Alabama.

RIGHT: Helen and Angel Navarro with local sheriff (far left) in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama.

Both photos taken October 9, 2012

ABOVE: George and Carolyn Johnson visited Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas in October. They had to cut their vacation short by three days to avoid Hurricane “Sandy.”

LEFT: Deb and Dave Ristau, Debbie and Dennis Burke, Bob Naquin and Dodie Miller in Venice, Italy.

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