WBL July 2020 revised by Woodbridge LIFE

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 10 • Issue 7 • Number 106

July

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

July • 2020

Liberty Park’s

Veterans Memorial Plaza “This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.” – Theodore Roosevelt

National Waterpark Day July 28

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PP&E Committee. . . . . . . . . . . 5 Groups and Clubs. . . . . . . . . . 6 Calendar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Gardener’s Corner .. . . . . . . . 14 Scene around Woodbridge 22-23 Triker’s Travels .. . . . . . . . . . 21 Shelter-In-Place Photos.. . . . . 34 READ WBL ONLINE: http://issuu.com/ woodbridgelife

WBL photos by Kimberly Hegman

Liberty Park’s Veterans Memorial Plaza. See article and additional photos on pages 24-25. See Woodbridge’s Unsung Heroes articles with photos on pages 18-20.

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

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

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What’s Going on at Woodbridge?

s I’m sure you have all seen from a blast email, this is the last month that I will be editor of Woodbridge LIFE. It’s been an honor to serve you and to help in the effort to keep this wonderful publication going. All the people on the editorial team, the people who contribute articles and the paginator have been very helpful in teaching me the ropes. I appreciate each and every one of you. There wouldn’t be a paper without your hard work and dedication. I would also like to thank the Clubhouse staff for always finding a way to accommodate the demands of this job by meeting me and scanning and printing the drafts as the editorial team works through the process of getting the paper out to the community for your enjoyment.

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By Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio

WBL Editor Kimberly Hegman

There are a lot of great articles this month. We have a wonderful article about our Veterans Memorial at Liberty Park that I thoroughly enjoyed. I go over there often to see my dad and my father-in-law’s bricks. It gives me a chance to talk to them and it gives me pause when I read the different bricks and ponder over what our veterans sacrificed for us to be safe. There is a fun article about one of our rock painters. I have had the privilege of finding some of those rocks on my daily walks with my dog Kenji. I’m always surprised and delighted when I spot one of those gems. We also have several short articles honoring our Woodbridge Unsung Heroes. I’ve encountered a few unsung heroes at Woodbridge since I’ve lived here. My neighbors Irma and Chuck Lewis, as well as Shirley and Jim Stanton, are always welcoming and helpful. When the pandemic started, Ed and Carol Prenot let me cut off part of their Aloe Vera plant so I could make hand sanitizer. This was after I couldn’t find any in the stores. My neighbor Shirley Reynolds brings me Kahlua cake every holiday and also brought me a wonderful meal after I suffered a stroke in 2018. John Green brings over peaches from his tree every year. Peach cobbler always tastes so much better with fresh peaches. I’ve also seen people in my neighborhood helping other neighbors by walking their dogs because they may not be able to. I could go on and on, but suffice it to say, I have some great neighbors, as I’m sure you all do. I see simple acts of kindness that come from the heart, and it warms my heart to see all the kindness flowing amongst the Woodbridge community. July holds the birth of our nation in its grasp. So this is a good time to take stock of loved ones who are still here and those who live on in our memories. It’s also a time to enjoy our community, our neighbors and the friends we have come to know and who have become so dear to us. Take care and be safe. Maybe I’ll see you on one of my walks with Kenji. ~ Kimberly Hegman and the Woodbridge LIFE team

appy summer, folks!

I sure wish we were all together on the patio for Happy Hours, but I am happy to see that we are slowly entering our reopening phases and hope that I will be able to see all of you again soon. School has ended for my kiddos Activities & Events Coordinator and I’m happy to report that my Jennie Custodio second grader will be graduating to third grade. It was hit or miss for a while with mommy as his teacher. As it turns out, I am NOT smarter than a second grader. We are excited to announce that we will be expanding our virtual and online activities through Phase 1. We are hoping to offer more classes like virtual cooking, additional craft and art classes, virtual field trips and more. Stay tuned and keep up the participation. And if you have ideas, please share them. So many of you have sent me emails with great activities and it’s been a huge help. And finally, I know we’re all getting anxious for the Clubhouse to reopen. Let’s remember to be kind as we navigate through the unchartered waters of this pandemic. We’ll be back together, safe and sound soon, and will celebrate with one heck of a party!

Stay safe, healthy...and cool!

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

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the August 2020 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Sunday, July 5, 2020. Email your materials to wblife2017@gmail.com Please send any photos as separate high resolution .jpegs, attached with your emailed article. (In other words, please do not embed photos in your articles.) (Please DO NOT send Woodbridge LIFE items to the editor’s personal email address.) Thank you!

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nteresting times since I arrived in California. After one month of being here, COVID-19 comes along, changing all our routines and lives and giving us new challenges. Then, two months after that, my hometown city of Minneapolis is vandalized by rioters. This is the city where I was born and raised and the city where I raised my daughter. The Targetâ&#x201E;˘, grocery store and other businesses we frequented have burned to ashes or been boarded up and closed. The street I used to cruise up and down from the east side to the west side of Minneapolis is destroyed. My mom, my Executive Director best friend and other friends live in the Brenda Flategraff middle of all the chaos. When I talk to them, I can hear the helicopters flying overhead and they tell me the smell of smoke and tear gas is so bad that their eyes and throats burn. The last couple of weeks have made my spirit heavy with sadness and disbelief. It is unfortunate that in 2020, our country is still dealing with racism. As I am dealing with the heaviness going on back at home and working on the reopening plan here, the amount of negativity I am seeing is disappointing. I think we need to remember that we are all human and we all have feelings. We may look different, but we all bleed red. I ask that we be kind to one another and love our neighbors.

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Meet James Shirron, Lead Maintenance Assistant

By Associate Director Leilani Rodriguez

appy Independence Day! It feels great to get back to some sort of normalcy and to see residents return to the Clubhouse and enjoying their favorite outdoor amenities. I would like to introduce Woodbridge to a familiar face you may often see throughout the community, our lead maintenance assistant, James Shirron. James is part of the fantastic maintenance staff who helps keep Woodbridge looking beautiful and pristine. James joined the maintenance team in 2016 after spending twenty years in the grocery industry. He has been a resident of Manteca for the last 20 years and was raised not too far away in Fremont, California. James recently became a grandfather when his daughter had her first child, Winston. In his spare time, he enjoys attending country music concerts, watching football and has also just started learning to play golf. Please give a warm hello to James when you see him throughout the community. Thank you, James, for all of your hard work and dedication.

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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It’s So Much More Than a Lake By PP&E Chair John Emery

well remember the first time I drove into Woodbridge. The Lakeview Clubhouse was an impressive sight, but as I got closer, I was drawn to the beauty of what I now know as Lake Rockwell. It appeared to have been here before anything else was built and set off the signature Clubhouse perfectly. This beauty, while providing entertainment and soothing, relaxing respite, is, in fact, a fairly complex eco-system, serving many purposes and requiring careful and regular attention. I came to learn much more about the lake after I joined the Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E) committee. I was fortunate enough to be included on a PP&E task force to assist Operations with a new “lake management” contract. The PP&E task force leader was Wayne Van Wagner. We were joined by then Woodbridge Owners Association (WOA) Operations Manager Leilani Rodriguez and WOA Maintenance Supervisor Juan Barajas as our team met with John Peters, West Coast Area Manager for Solitude Lake Management. This series of meetings turned out to be one of the best examples of what can be accomplished through a meaningful exchange of ideas and needs between buyer and seller that I’ve experienced. The water flow into the lake starts from a well feeding the “bio-filter area,” a stream that allows the incoming water to cascade over and around rocks on its journey. This helps filter debris and aerates the water. This area has recently been drained and cleaned as part of the on-going service contract. The flow continues downstream under the Clubhouse entrance bridge into the main lake area. In this area, what appear to be fountains are actually additional aeration devices. While Mother Nature is an excellent caretaker of the wild, she needs a bit of assistance when we duplicate natural settings in close proximity to human habitats. Much of this assistance is provided by a two-person contracted crew including a maintenance technician and a licensed water quality specialist who monitor the lake on a twice-weekly basis. This crew is in regular contact with WOA’s maintenance supervisor. The water in the lake is also used as a key part of our landscape irrigation system. You may, in fact, have noticed a water level drop as lake water is automatically pumped out through another filter for that purpose. This usage brings another level of complexity to the lake maintenance since some commonly used lake treatments are not compatible with landscape watering. The boundary between our landscaping and the water is another potential problem for the care of the both the lake and the landscaping. An influx of grass clippings into the water is harmful, and the landscape contractor takes extra measures to prevent this by bagging clippings when mowing that area. Along with the grass cutting, there is an adverse effect if lawn fertilizer is allowed to enter the water, so special care is also taken there. Three “fish trees” have also been strategically placed underwater around the lake. These structures provide shelters for recently spawned fish. There is an annual event where you may notice a scuba diver in the water. This is not a fish thief. It is a licensed and certified diver from Solitude

cleaning the grates over the main pump intake. Buildup of silt is a constant and on-going problem and has a smothering effect on the lake. Dredging is the only solution for silt buildup, but it can be slowed by regular proper maintenance. Our annual agreement also includes a restocking of certain fish to help eliminate problems naturally. The list includes: • • • • • •

Red fish to control snails (recently done) Minnows for mosquito control Golden Shiners to balance fish population Bluegill to maintain proper level of predator fish Triploid Grass Carp for aquatic vegetation control Tilapia for algae control

These fish will be added as recommended by Solitude and approved by WOA and are included in the cost of the main contract. I hope this verbal trip on and under the water helps you see what I have come to realize. That is, that this treasure we have is a complex system and while beautiful, It Is So Much More Than A Lake! PP&E Committee meetings will resume when the Clubhouse reopens. The meetings are held on the first Monday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Westport Room and are open to all residents.

New Woodbridge LIFE Editor

new Woodbridge LIFE editor has been selected. Her name is Laura Campbell. Kimberly Hegman is stepping down once the July issue is sent to press. Her last day will be June 26.

Please consider volunteering your energy and skills as a co-editor and to back up the editor. It is a worthwhile opportunity for positive promotion of our community. The paper needs someone who is looking for a challenge to take on the co-editor’s duties and who will find value in putting together an excellent community newspaper. If two people are interested in sharing the editor position, then the duties can be split up which would lessen the load and give the editors a backup system. Monthly duties and workflow, as well as policies and procedures, are thoroughly documented for reference purposes. There is a new iMac computer dedicated to the paper. The team is experienced and hardworking. Please know that there will be advice available to you as you learn this position. It’s a great opportunity for personal growth. Contact WOA Board member Penny Tenczar pj10czar@gmail.com if you are interested in giving back to your community in a new and significant way.

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(510)Mondays @ 2:15 p.m. Pinochle Robert Philis 4:15 Ping PongDance John Goodman 629-8200 Fridays M & TH@ @@ 11- p.m. 3p.m. p.m. 909-8997 Thursdays Ballroom Patti Barnhart 629-8838 Sundays @ 4:15 p.m. (510)Mondays @ 2:15 Al Sanchez 239-8235 Wednesdays @ 1p.m. p.m. & Poker Pinochle Robert Philis Rick Hyden 824-9257 Joe Victoria 815-9343 Fridays @&@ 5Thursdays p.m. 909-8997 Sundays Thursdays 1 p.m. Bocce Ball Ed Prenot 665-7265 @ 6 p.m. Radio Controlled Flyers Al Bob Umberger 239-2983 and times Sanchez 239-8235 Days Wednesdays @ vary 1 p.m. & Poker Kathy Comden 239-3191 Joe Victoria 815-9343 Fridays @ 5 p.m. Bridge Mondays @ 10 a.m. (408)Robotics Larry Wiertel Cherie Ford 665-7872 Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. 439-5828 Radio Controlled Flyers Mary Bob Umberger 239-2983 Days and times vary Braun 229-6379 Bunco 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m. Westport Room, (408)Susan Holt Scrapbookers ElaineWiertel deSouza 275-5817 603-9796 Robotics Larry Tuesdays p.m. 3rd Friday@@6:30 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 439-5828 (925)Canasta Jackie Lipich Fridays @ 10 a.m. 1 p.m. (925)Westport@Room, 998-5657 Shang-hai Rummy JacquedeSouza Foster 1 - 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 - 8 p.m. Veterans ofWoodbridge Woodbridge Rick Boom (510)923-4709 1st 2ndTuesday Monday@@10:30 11 a.m. Wheels of SteveVan RayDe a.m. Drama Michelle Paradis 815-9446 876-2962 Thursdays @ 1 p.m. Walking Indoors Jacque Reynolds 824-9257 629-8508 M-W-F @ 8:30 a.m. Hyden Widows & Widowers Rick Francesca Jeglum 305-8448 Wednesdays 3rd Saturday @ 6:30 p.m. Game Night Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m. (510)Wheels of Woodbridge Charlotte Steve Ray Sparks 665-4124 1st Tuesday @ 10:30 a.m. 876-2962 W-SA-SU Wine & 101 Jon Ford 815-9803 Days vary@ 1 p.m. Hand Foot Sue Cameron 624-3982 Widows & Widowers Francesca 305-8448 Tuesdays 3rd Saturday Wii Bowling Rick Collister HydenJeglum (925)824-9257 @Fri 1 p.m. Horseshoe Yoga Bob Mon, Wed, @ 7 a.m. 685-1250 Women PollyFord Smith 665-7236 @ 11:30 a.m. Wine 101of Woodbridge Jon 815-9803 3rd DaysWednesday vary Ladies Billiards Mary Braun 229-6379 Mondays @ 1 p.m. Woodbridge Monday through Friday Wii Rick Hyden 824-9257 Thursdays Tuesdays @ p.m. Ron Plummer 609-4350 PoolBowling Hustlers(Beginning) Sue @ 12 - 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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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 Larrydue Wiertel Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m. Disclaimer: Unfortunately, to the necessary precautions required to combat 439-5828 the coronavirus (COVID-19), all classes, meetings and events that would have Westport Room, taken place this month inElaine the Lakeview have been canceled or Scrapbookers deSouzaClubhouse 603-9796 3rd Friday @ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. postponed. For the most up-to-date information, check the Woodbridge portal. We will continue to accept articles the August(925)issue and hope things Shang-hai Rummy Jacquefor Foster Tuesday @get 1 - back 3:45 to p.m. 487-5266 normal, but as you know, at this time, everything is very fluid. Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 Be safe and healthy! ~ Woodbridge LIFE Editor Kimberly Mondays Hegman @ 2 p.m. (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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Penny Tenczar

Executive Director

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Leilani Rodriguez 824-7581 lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge.net

Project Manager

Dan Hoover 824-7581 dhoover@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities & Events Coordinator

Jennie Custodio 824-7927 jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net

Maintenance Supervisor

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

Management

Riverside Management PO BOX 697 Roseville, CA 95661 916-740-2462 celeste@riversidemgmt.com

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July Events and Activities

July 2020 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 9 July Corononavirus Hours for the Clunbhouse: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.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 6/22/20. Refer to flyers or the Woodbridge portal for additional information.

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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. We will continue to accept articles for the August issue and hope things get back to normal, but as you know, at this time, everything is very fluid. Be safe and healthy! ~ Woodbridge LIFE Editor Kimberly Hegman

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At the Clubhouse

ææ CRAFTERS CORNER By Carol Silva

appy Fourth of July. I hope this finds everyone able to finally enjoy an event where we can gather together with our family, friends and fellow Woodbridge residents. It will be a good time to reflect on our constitution and the many generations of suffering and hardship that people have had to endure, so we can enjoy the American Dream. This is a good time to fly the American flag, thank a veteran and share family stories with the next generation. Have any of you who belong to and enjoy our Artists and Crafters Club ever wondered how the club was created? In August 2009, when we were considering purchasing our home, my husband and I were talking to Tony in the sales office and I was shocked to hear there was no such club, or at best, only a quilting group. Tony did not know at the time that Kathy Dezotte and Bonnie Buckman thought we needed to organize a crafters’ club. In July 2009, Kathy and Bonnie got together and created the club we now enjoy as Artists and Crafters. In creating the club, there was no budget or supplies so they had to start from scratch. Fellow crafters started donating extra equipment, paints, brushes, material, paper, etc.

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The first board consisted of President Kathy Dezotte (Kathy is also our current president), Vice President Bonnie Buckman, Treasurer Margo Flannigan and Secretary Kathy Music. The classes then consisted of Kathy Dezotte teaching a calligraphy class, the Thanksgiving bread centerpieces (which is now a fall tradition) and numerous general crafting projects. Bonnie Buckman taught jewelry accessories, and Bonnie is also a Bob Ross™ painting instructor. Margo Flannigan taught classes in watercolor painting. This club was one of the first charter clubs created here. Becoming a charter club allowed the Artists and Crafters to make money and have a bank account. They were able to purchase larger and more expensive equipment and supplies, enabling the club to expand to its current membership of 161 residents. With money raised through fund-raisers, the Artists and Crafters Club has created and funded many philanthropy projects that are completed with the help of numerous Woodbridge volunteers. The club provides all materials for many creative projects: dog and cat beds for local rescues and shelters, blankets for children in hospitals, and children of servicemen and women, and cancer pillows for residents. Thank you to both Kathy Dezotte and Kathy Music who still live here at Woodbridge for starting a club that has allowed us to meet residents, make lifetime friendships and provide charities with needed comfort items.

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ææ WOMen of woodbridge By Women of Woodbridge President Polly Smith

osh, every month, I feel I will have something new to share for the WOW article. Every month, I find it hard to write an article because we are not meeting and here we are again for another month. So, I have come up with some words that come to mind, to hold tight and say often.

Other variations of the letters WOW that come to mind:

GRATITUDE: I am grateful that I have a roof over my head. I am grateful I can pay my bills every month. I am grateful to have such great friends. I am grateful to have so many Women of Woodbridge members who inspire me.

Welcoming – Taking time to listen to other’s opinions, share yours and give each other a hug

Wishful – Wish we were through the pandemic and on the road to recovery Open-hearted -- Accepting of everyone

These are my thoughts for this month’s article. I wish I could tell you that WOW will hold some great events this year, but I am not sure that will happen. The board is getting together to discuss our future and how it might look. We will need members’ input, so, put your thinking hats on.

THANKFULNESS: I am thankful I have my health. I am thankful my daughters live close to me. I am thankful I have friends I can call and ask for help. I am thankful that the outside amenities will be opening soon.

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ææwine 101 By Jon Ford

reetings, Wine 101 classmates and newbies. Unfortunately, there will not be any Wine 101 classes for the year 2020. Some good news is that winery tasting rooms and wine bars are beginning to open back up, adhering to strict social distancing protocols. You can always order for curbside pick-up or delivery at any time.

Tannins are prominent in other things we consume as well, like tea and chocolate. Their presence is often indicated by a drying or tugging sensation, especially on the inside of your cheeks. Even though tannins are something you primarily feel more than you taste, a wine with a lot of tannins can lean toward bitterness or astringency.

With our classes on hold, I will do my best to try to impart a little wine knowledge in my column each month. I hope you find it entertaining. All the questions I am using are from the Ask Dr. Vinny website sponsored by the Wine Spectator Magazine.

Acidity is also naturally occurring in grapes. If you’re not sure about the sensation of acidity, just bite into a lemon wedge—the taste is sour, but the acidity causes a mouthwatering rush of juiciness. Acidity adds freshness and crispness, but too much acidity in a wine causes sour or tart notes. White wines tend to have more acidity than reds, and if you really want to dig into the science of winemaking, part of the reason for that is that most reds (and some whites) go through malolactic conversion.

FYI QUESTION #1 Do screw-capped wines leak more often than corked bottles when storing wine bottles on their sides?

You may not always know which structural element you’re picking up on in a glass of wine, but it’s a good chance that you’ll more likely notice the acidity in whites and the tannins in reds.

Wines are stored on their sides to prevent corks in bottles from drying out. Wines with twist-off caps don’t need to be stored in any particular orientation, but it makes sense to store them horizontally with the rest of your wine collection, and no, they should not leak.

Hope you enjoyed these little tidbits about wine. SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME! CHEERS!

I’ve experienced both leaky screw-caps and corks, though the latter are far more common. According to Wine Spectator’s Napa tasting department which has processed thousands of bottles of screw-capped wines for official blind tastings over the years, screw-cap leaks are rare, and such instances can typically be traced to damage resulting from the aluminum cap or sleeve colliding with something, like another bottle or a wine rack. QUESTION #2 Is it normal for a 20+ year-old wine to have sediment floating around in it? Does that indicate that the wine is ruined?

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Sediment is a naturally occurring byproduct of aging wine. It is not a reflection of the quality of the wine or how it was stored. It’s a mix of stuff, commonly referred to as “dregs,” that couldn’t be or wasn’t filtered out of the wine and later starts settling out of the liquid—dead yeast cells, tiny bits of grape skins or seeds, tartrates and other leftover solids. New solids can also form over time, as phenol molecules combine to form tannin polymers that fall out of suspension. The degree to which a wine accumulates sediment inside the bottle will vary from wine to wine, but I generally expect to start seeing sediment at around the 10-year mark. As wine ages, it’s best to let that sediment peacefully settle—you really don’t want to disturb it, especially by shaking it up! Before you decide to taste the wine, stand the bottle upright for at least a few days so that all the sediment can settle down to the bottom of the bottle. It is best to decant the wine, sacrificing an ounce or so near the end to keep the substances out of the decanter. QUESTION #3 What is the difference between tannin and acidity in a wine? Tannins come from wine grapes, primarily the skins and seeds, as well as oak barrels, and because red wines typically spend a lot more time macerating on the skins and seeds as well as generally more time in barrels, they have more tannins than white wines.

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July Garden Checklist

Gardener’s Corner By San Joaquin County Master Gardener Cate White Photos courtesy of the Arboretum All Stars website

ere in our part of California, July and August are the hottest months of the year. Coupled with the fact that the northern California rainy season runs from mid- September to mid-May, this is also the driest time of the year. We rely on winter rains, snow run-off from the Sierras and underground aquifers to supply our water needs. Underground aquifers have been over-drawn for many years and offer diminishing water availability, while the snows in the Sierras vary widely from year to year. This year, the recorded snowfall in the Sierras was 57 percent of average. Luckily, the previous two years had above average and average precipitation, so we still have reasonably good water supplies in our reservoirs. But future rain/snowfall is uncertain. Living in California means using water wisely and often, sparingly, since drought is always on the horizon. In fact, this year, the National Integrated Drought Information System classifies our area as being under moderate drought conditions. So, what does this mean for those of us who love to garden? Practicing water conscious gardening doesn’t necessarily mean we are limited to growing succulents and cactus; there are many plants that have low to moderate water requirements. The University of California Cooperative Extension provides two good resources for finding appropriate plants to grow in our area. WUCOLS (Water Use Classification of Landscape Species) offers a website that allows you to research plants by name or by type (such as groundcover), giving water use needs for each. The Arboretum All Stars website is a listing of plants that thrive in our area and includes water requirements. Both usually have pictures and cultural information that can help you decide if a particular plant fills your needs. All Hunnemania fumarolia the plants Mexican tulip poppy

pictured in this column come from the All Stars site. Another good resource is the Sunset Western Garden Book. You will find many attractive options using these resources.

Cate White Rosa x odorata Mutabilis Following are some helpful tips for managing water in your yard. • Be familiar with your irrigation system. Know how to set up your watering program and review it regularly. Check often for broken lines, misdirected sprinkler heads and faulty valves. • Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are the most efficient for annual, vegetable and perennial beds, as well as trees. Be sure to water trees and shrubs at the “drip line,” not on their trunks, which can cause rot. • Rotor sprinkler heads are best for lawns. To be sure that your lawn is watered evenly, try the “tuna can test.” Place tuna cans in strategic locations around your lawn, then run the sprinklers. After the sprinkling cycle, check the cans to see how much water is in each one. If the amount in each can varies greatly, adjust your sprinkler heads to get more even water distribution. • Plants in raised beds or pots need more water than those on the ground level. • Try to place plants with similar watering requirements in the

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same watering zone. If this is not possible, it might help to add more drip lines to thirstier plants or use drippers with a higher water flow rating. • Manteca generally has sandy loam soil, which dries out more quickly than the clay soils found in most areas of California. Use a screwdriver to measure the moisture in your soil. It should be damp to a depth of two inches. • Adding compost helps retain soil moisture. Mulching with bark or compost to a depth of two to four inches also helps, but keep bark away from trunks of trees and shrubs to avoid rot. Compost makes a good mulch for vegetable and flower beds. • Keep beds free from water hungry weeds. Follow city of Manteca Water Conservation Guidelines. • Residences with odd numbered addresses may water Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, while even numbered addresses may water Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. No watering is allowed Mondays or within 48 hours of measurable rainfall. Watering early in the morning avoids excess evaporation and wind drift. The city recommends watering before 4 a.m. or after 7 a.m., when

• Mow lawn down by no more than 1/3 when weather is hot • Monitor watering systems closely, checking valves, hoses and sprinklers • Deep water trees every week or two in hottest weather • Prune vigorous vines such as wisteria to keep them in check • Continue to monitor plants for disease and insect damage. Discourage insects with a sharp spray of water, neem oil or insecticidal soap. Use neem oil on powdery mildew. Use Bt on caterpillars. Spraying should be done when bees are not present, preferably early in the morning before the heat of the day or in the evening just after sunset. • Put out bait if ants are invading plants

water pressure is highest. • Watering must be done before noon or after 6 p.m. • Avoid run-off. If run-off occurs, adjust your watering program. You might try a twophase system, programing your irrigation to run for half the total time once through, then a second time an hour or more later for the other half. • Water should never be used to hose off sidewalks, driveways or patios. For more information about best irrigation practices, go to: sjmastergardeners.ucanr.edu, and click on Water Conservation in the Home Landscape.

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Manteca’s History – Part 17:

Manteca in the 1970s: (Water)sliding into the Guinness Book of Records By Volker Moerbitz

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fter a (yet another) short hiatus, we continue our journey through Manteca’s history, arriving at a time during which many of us have already lived here -- the 1970s. (The author himself was a late transplant, moving to the U.S. in 1995 and to Manteca in 2006.) The 1970s laid the foundation for the town as we know it today. For starters, Manteca got its first shopping center at Union Road and Yosemite Avenue which is now called Manteca Market Place. Save Mart™, one of the first three major tenants (the other two were K-Mart™ and Thrifty’s™), is still there 50 years later.

Commission the use of sand from his land for the widening project of Interstate 5. The state agreed but realized that the digging would create an artificial lake that needed management. Brown was ordered to come up with a contingency plan, requesting “at least a campground.” Brown sold his sand to the state and built the campground. While the hole slowly filled with water, he went on vacation to Hawaii. On the island of Kauai, he saw a large naturally formed waterslide and decided to copy it.

Nearby, Center Street was extended from Walnut Avenue all the way to Union Road and the Civic Center (which hosts the police department and most of the city’s public offices) was built. Northgate Park was developed and – no less important – the last nine holes were added to Manteca’s golf course. On the south side of town, Manteca Industrial Park was developed. At the end of the 1970s, the Industrial Park, mainly due to its largest tenant, Indy Electronics, had surpassed the Spreckels Sugar Plant as the town’s largest non-government employer. The town grew, but its streets did not and the old Highway 120 route from the Bay Area to Yosemite still went right through downtown Manteca. Traffic on Yosemite Avenue in the early 1970s was a nightmare. On the weekends, traffic backed up for miles and residents reported that it took them ten minutes and longer to simply cross the street. Finally, in 1975, the state funded the “Bypass between Highway 5 and Highway 99 to the south of Manteca.” The bypass was opened in 1976 but, instead of easing traffic, it soon became known as Manteca’s “Blood Alley.” Manteca Bulletin’s Dennis Wyatt described the early bypass as “a route that alternated over a five-mile stretch from four lanes to three lanes to two lanes and back to three lanes. The result was deadly head-on crashes from unsafe passing maneuvers and during a period of several months, the bypass was averaging a fatality a week.” Urged by local leaders, the bypass was finally made safer when secure barriers were installed down the center. In the end, the bypass made travel to Manteca easier which made the town more attractive to Bay Area workers fleeing the pricey housing markets of San Francisco and San Jose. Locals watched large parts of their town become a so-called bedroom community leading to an explosion of real estate development in the 1980s. Another “by product” of the building activities along Highway 5 was a big hole in the ground that earned Manteca an entry into the 1975 Guinness Book of World Records: R.H. “Budge” Brown, a farmer whose property was very close to Highway 5, offered the California Transportation

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Oakwood Lake Waterslides In 1975, the Oakwood Lake Waterpark and Camping Resort opened and became an instant hit. At the time of the opening, Brown’s 725 foot-long replica of Kauai’s natural shoot was the longest waterslide in the world. The waterpark revolutionized the waterslide business around the world. Brown was the first to build slides out of fiber glass instead of plastic covered concrete, making waterslides taller, steeper and more durable. Today, the longest waterslide in the world (in Malaysia) is 3,645 feet long, but Manteca’s 80-foot tall V-Max still holds the record for the tallest waterslide ever built in California. The park was more than just the waterslides; it included an RV park and an amphitheater that, in its prime time, hosted performers like Steppenwolf, Night Ranger and Don Williams.

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From history page 16 At the turn of the century, the park’s budget started to crumble. Rising insurance costs and a tripled electricity bill put a huge burden on the organization. According to Mike Brown, son of the park’s founder, the “nail in the coffin” was a new wetland protection law in 2004. Occasionally, to keep the water level in the park steady, excess water had to be pumped out of the lake into the nearby river. Starting in 2004, the pumps were decommissioned and the park was required to keep a natural water level. Soon, most of Manteca’s greatest attraction was literally under water. The park closed and the slides were auctioned off, but if you know where to look, you can still find some pieces lying around here and there. Oakwood Lake now has a water level 30 feet higher than during the wet and wild times of the water slides and offers new real estate with lakefront property.

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Another Manteca landmark met an untimely end in the 1970s. The grand dame of California’s movie theaters, The El Ray Theater on Yosemite Avenue was built in 1935 and had been an entertainment highlight in the Central Valley for four decades. In 1977, ironically during a showing of “Towering

Inferno,” the theater completely burned out. It took 20 years until the place reopened, though not as a movie theater. In 1997, Kelley Bros. Brewing opened a brew pub in the renovated building. In 2008, the pub scored Manteca’s second entry into the Guinness Book of Records, but that is El Rey Theater a story for the next issue. Resources: Manteca Centennial 2018, published online by the Manteca Bulletin https://www.mantecabulletin.com/living-in-209/mural-captures-essence-ofmanteca-cruising-days/ Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 36 – Relative to State Highway Route 120 Feb. 11, 1975 Cinema Treasures: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/3451 The Lost Parks of Northern California: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=y6fiBCHOO30 Various Wikipedia articles

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By Mary Bookman

Given the dearth of activities in Woodbridge due to our shelter-in-place order, the editorial board of Woodbridge LIFE decided to take this opportunity to spotlight some of our unsung heroes.

One of the suggestions was the rock painters who brighten our days by leaving beautifully painted rocks around parks and walkways in Woodbridge. They are so prolific now that people have more time on their hands and that we see them posted with heartfelt thanks on social media frequently. I, myself, have been one of the lucky ones to spot a rock that seemed meant just for me in Stockbridge Park a few weeks ago. It has a dangling string of colorful hearts which was perfectly suited to one who loves bright colors as well as hearts which are found as ornaments on many items in my home.

By Sharyl Burgeson

esidents respond by helping others; they are the unsung heroes. With restrictions on social gatherings still in effect, Woodbridge residents have been asked to shelter in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, here are a few stories of the many residents who are offering healthy doses of humanity and kindness to their neighbors.

PAUL AND SHIRLEY BOWERS By Debby Hickey

aul and Shirley Bowers opened their caring hearts and their driveway to Kathy DeZotte and any neighbor needing in-person social distancing. They provided guest umbrellas (planted 6-feet apart), treats and great conversation six days a week for the last 12 weeks. Yes, that’s Monday through Saturday, from 12 to 1 p.m. every single day except Sunday. Socializing is the number one event in our community and sheltering-in-place can easily test our sanity. So, it has been nice to know there’s a place of refuge to go for relief. Every day would bring different neighbors—those who live nearby wanting to check out the fun or those riding or walking by, stopping to visit for a while—all the while obeying social distancing rules; after all, it is most important to stay safe. This is just one more example of how our community finds a way to step up. This has been the perfect “sane haven.” Thank you, Paul and Shirley!

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BARBARA STEPHENS By Debby Hickey

hile many of us feel we are down to a quarter-full of any positivity left in our humanity tank, while we feel drained as we try to come up with something to do to get through the day, while many of us are scared that depression is settling in—somehow a ray of light appears out of nowhere to inject us with hope. My next-door neighbor, Barbara Stephens, was awakened at 4 a.m. Sunday, May 31, by a ringing doorbell. She peered through the peephole to see an elderly woman leaning against the column. She invited the woman in, but the woman declined, saying she couldn’t walk anymore, and would Barbara call the police to take her home. Barbara sat her down on a patio chair, went in and called the police. She brought out a sweater for the woman, as it was chilly. The police arrived right away and began a barrage of questions to determine who the woman was and where she lived. She had no ID on her and just didn’t know. The police called the three assisted living places in Manteca, and it was determined that she belonged at the Commons. The police transported her there. As the woman got out of the squad car, she asked the police to return the sweater to Barbara, which they did. Later that morning, as Barbara related the incident, she said, “This is going to be a good day.” There’s still hope for good days.

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(L to R): Paul and Shirley Bowers and Kathy Dezotte social distance for a visit.

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Barbara Stephens sits in the patio chair with the sweater her early morning visitor borrowed.

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All this by way of highlighting the rock painters as unsung heroes since I was too technically challenged to post on social media to thank the artist. The lady who started the trend at Woodbridge is Kathy Dezotte, a well-known member of our community who gives generously of her time and expertise in many areas, especially where the arts are concerned. Kathy is a California girl, born in Oakland and schooled in Long Beach and San Lorenzo. She married her high school sweetheart Arthur, affectionally known as “Buzz,” who lived right behind her in San Lorenzo where they both attended Arroyo High, so he would qualify as “the boy next door.” Their 55-year marriage produced three lovely daughters, also California girls, who are all married with families of their own, and fortunately for Kathy, live within driving distance. A lifelong artist, whose favorite media are pen and ink drawings, water wash and calligraphy, Kathy volunteered her time not spent in professional capacities in school and college administration to teach art to school children. She was also the cheerleading coach of her daughters’ high school (Arroyo High, the same school she and Buzz attended) and taught the team not only the cheers but also how to make posters, something we still benefit from when

having events at Woodbridge. Kathy usually provides the signage.

She had about 20 people show up the first time she offered the class and it became a monthly event and people just kept coming back. Many of her erstwhile students are now proficient rock painters on their own, such as Paulette Fraticelli and Michelle Burns.

They had already seen the new Del Webb community go in in Manteca so once they sold their house in Modesto, they moved to Woodbridge in 2009.

The result is the plethora of painted rocks found in our parks and adorning people’s homes and patios as a bright reminder that we all care about each other and want to add a bright note to someone’s day.

When they moved here, not much was offered in the way of arts or crafts, so Kathy, with the help of Bonnie Buckman and Kathy Music, decided to start offering art and craft classes drawing on their diverse abilities. They started with painting and quilting and things developed from there to include the multiple disciplines that teachers offered until recently at the Clubhouse. Shows and holiday boutiques helped provide funds for supplies and storage so the program is entirely self-supporting.

These random acts of kindness embody the true spirit of life in Woodbridge.

Kathy first became aware of painted rocks three years ago and decided it was a perfect vehicle for people who wanted to paint but were intimidated by the process. She feels anybody can do this and it is a lot of fun with instant gratification. No slaving over a canvas for weeks

By Judy McNamara

s many of you might know, Kim Hegman has resigned as editor of Woodbridge Life after eight months due to several other obligations. Besides all the organization and logistics of managing the publication of our paper, for which she had little prior training, she is also helping her 14-year-old granddaughter make masks and scrub caps for nurses in the NICU at Kaiser in Modesto where Kim’s daughter-in-law is a nurse. And, she is also making masks and scrub caps for her other daughter-in-law for the dental hygienists where she works. Needless to say, we will miss Kim and the talent and many hours she has provided us as editor of our paper. She wanted it to be known that she has enjoyed working on the paper and especially working with the other members of the staff. She feels it’s important to encourage folks in the community to offer up articles and submit them to Woodbridge LIFE. Many residents depend on the news that WB LIFE has to offer.

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She and Buzz, who made his living as a construction supervisor for Kaiser Hospitals, retired to Modesto where they could afford to buy the large house needed to accommodate Kathy’s parents, whom they took care of till the end.

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Kim wearing one of the masks that she’s been making.

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My unsung hero is really a singing hero! By Susie Blair

ur neighbor Mike Ball has been putting a lot of time and effort into helping our neighborhood get together in this time of nothing to do.

Every Friday evening in April, May and June, Mike has given us Happy Hour entertainment from his driveway by playing his guitar and singing. He and wife Connie take the time to set up his speakers, microphone and music stand in the wind and sometimes heat for our enjoyment on Roseberry Avenue. Mike is very talented and we get to hear his own created songs as well as our old favorites. His family uses FaceTime to listen in as well. We have as many as six driveways of people listening and also, people passing by. It really makes us feel like we are at a Woodbridge event and certainly breaks up the week. Thank you, Mike!

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Mike Ball entertains from his driveway every Friday evening.

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Jerry Lopes veers from the entertainment business

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By Sharyl Burgeson

erry Lopes is normally an entertainment guy who also is the “get you there guy” who chauffeurs Woodbridge residents to airports and San Francisco piers as a side job.

Saved by a neighbor’s love of books By Ann King

uring this shelter-in-place, I became desperate to find a new place to get books. The city library was closed, our Woodbridge Clubhouse library was closed and I had exhausted my own bookshelves. I went on to the Woodbridge social media and said I was hungry for books. At this point, Elaine deSouza answered back and said she had many, many books that she could lend me. Needless to say, I am overjoyed with the books I have picked up from Elaine. Since then, I have talked to her about her collection and where things started. And here is her story. She became an avid reader around the 4th grade when she discovered horse stories. And as the saying goes, “the rest is history.” She brought quite a few boxes of books with her when she moved to California and then started collecting books of museum exhibits and also, paperback mysteries. She collects these books because she has a unique ability to forget how the book ends. Mysteries, whether it’s easy reads or intense thrillers, are her passion. Some of her favorite authors are Agatha Christie, Faye and Jonathan Kellerman, Dick Francis and John Grisham. With racks of paperbacks in her closet, she can pick up an old friend whenever she wants. After moving to Woodbridge, she started a book club with some of her neighbors. They met once a month at a local restaurant, enjoyed a lunch, chatted about the latest news and discussed the current book selection. Since the COVID-19 shelter in place, they have not been able to get together. One of their members is in isolation in a rehab facility and cannot have visitors. Elaine did some research, had practice meetings and they were able to set up a ZOOM meeting. Everyone was so happy to see each other, almost face-to-face, especially the person in isolation.

During the isolation mandated by COVID-19, Jerry had time on his hands. A friend wanted cherries and Jerry went to Linden where he knew of a grower with a packing/ shipping shed. The grower and Jerry agreed on an 18pound box of double cherries for $18 because grocery stores only wanted single cherries. It was a win-win situation for both parties. “Cherry Jerry” advertised the cherries on social media to Woodbridge and other Manteca communities. In two weeks and three runs, he sold 260 boxes of cherries but only handdelivered to Woodbridge residents. Others came to him for pick-up. Someone who worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton heard about Jerry’s cherry offer. Cherry Jerry delivered five boxes to St. Joseph’s his first trip, then 16 boxes, then a third and final run of 20 boxes. Cherry Jerry credits his wife of four years, Barbara Jordan-Lopes, as being his secretary and boss who manned the phone calls and collected names, phone numbers and addresses. Cherry Jerry is surely an unsung hero in our midst who derives his satisfaction from the positive responses found at Woodbridge front doors.

Elaine is definitely my hero. She saved my sanity.

(L to R): Elaine deSouza and Ann King look over book selections.

Before COVID-19, Jerry’s 30-year business venture was singing the “old standards” with recorded music monthly to residents living in 25 assisted living homes in Sacramento, Roseville and Folsom. This was his monthly pattern.

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Scene Around Article and photos by Sharyl Burgeson Assisted by Ann King

oodbridge LIFE staff again traveled around the community to see how residents were coping

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W oodbridge with“Sheltering in Place.” We found mostly early morning walkers, bicyclists and a few gardeners.”

Darlene Liebscher and Rascal were on their way to the mailbox and Stockbridge Park on Darlene’s daily two-mile walk. Between the current Rascal and her previous Jack Russel terrier, Dolly, Darlene figures she has logged 5,000 miles since moving to Woodbridge.

Teresa Rodriguez, a four-year resident, walks Mojo and Karma twice daily. She’s been walking the dogs longer each day because of the virus.

Bill Schubert and his wife (not pictured), four-year residents, work in the yard most every morning.

Audrey Meyer walks four days a week and plays golf on the fifth day whenever the courses are open. “At our age, you gotta keep moving,” she quipped.

Judy Hea, a softball player, bikes between six to 14 miles daily to keep in shape. She rests at the 5-mile range when she can find a bench. This photo shows her at Liberty Park for her rest.

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Rene Toledo and his wife Micheline (not pictured) spend at least three hours daily manicuring their front and back yards. Rene has been kept busy woodworking, mainly building 20 shelves in closets because his wife “was collecting toilet paper.” Tom and Fil Hower, originally from Ohio, then Southern California, moved to Woodbridge four years ago to be nearer their grandchildren. They generally walk three miles five times a week. Back 6-feet on the left is Patty Herrera, a sevenyear resident, who walks everyday because water aerobics at the Clubhouse is not available at this time.

Carmen Hellikson leads a group of former members of the Woodbridge walking class for 30 minutes three days a week in walk/dance steps set to music. (L to R): Carmen Hellikson, Marian Gregory, Tamara Supremo, Elaine deSouza and Denise Armstrong.

Riding her threewheeler, Arlene Aquino comes off the Liberty Park sidewalk. She rides at least daily for an hour. You might have seen Arlene dancing solo or with her husband at ballroom dancing, Woodbridge Singers and ukulele events.

Bob Desselle walks about a mile most days.

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Liberty Park’s Veterans Memorial Plaza By Roger Cunning 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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. 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

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 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.

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

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MEET THE 2020 WSSC COUNCIL By Keith Loudermilk

he 2020 Woodbridge Senior Softball Club (WSSC) council started its governing year immediately following the end-of-season banquet late last October. After the holidays passed, we all looked forward to the 2020 season. Our start this year came to an abrupt halt in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the closure of Del Webb Field and suspension of the 2020 season. Once the Woodbridge Owners Association (WOA) Board of Directors authorizes reopening Del Webb Field, all WSSC leaders will work toward resuming Woodbridge senior softball. It is yet to be determined how this plays out, but we will experience a “new normal” at Del Webb Field.

Greg Meagher is our vice president. He is responsible for our sponsors, leading a committee of volunteers who recruit and maintain relationships with many local businesses each season. The banners hung in the back of the first and third base stands advertise our sponsors and we promote them from the announcer’s booth during games. We are grateful Vice President Greg Meagher for their financial support of our club, which is a significant part of our annual income. Greg is also responsible for scheduling the Silver Sluggers and Diamond Gals games. Finally, he fills in for me when I am unavailable and has done an excellent job in my place. Sue Edmiston is our secretary. Besides keeping our meeting minutes, she is responsible for our membership rolls. Being one of the largest Woodbridge clubs (averaging around 150 members each season), Sue has much work keeping our membership records updated and communicating with our members about most club business. I know Sue as “Madam Secretary,” a term of respect and appreciation for her vital role in the WSSC.

This season, the WSSC Council was increased from nine to 12 members. Last year, our club’s bylaws were reviewed, rewritten and approved by the WSSC membership and WOA Board of Directors. Ray Rothbardt led this effort with a large committee representing all parts of our club. Along with the original nine positions (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, operations manager, field maintenance manager, head umpire, Silver Sluggers representative and Diamond Gals players representative), we added the Silver Sluggers players representative, Tournament Teams representative and the parliamentarian to the council. As president, my responsibilities include running council and membership meetings, being responsible for the financial, administrative and legal status of the WSSC and choosing the chairpersons of our numerous committees. I am also responsible for club communications, which includes our Woodbridge LIFE articles and website. I work with many talented members in both venues, with their hard work ensuring effective communications.

Secretary Sue Edmiston

President Keith Loudermilk

Dennis Barta is our treasurer. He has an extensive financial background in his work life and brings those skills to the WSSC. Our financial records are sound and timely, and I know our club’s financial health is in good hands because of Dennis’ talent. Treasurer Dennis Barta

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R. J. (Rich) Klug is our operations manager. He is new this season, replacing Sharon Fields, who retired from the council after four years of service. He is responsible for the booth and Snack Shack. The booth consists of four positions each game: music coordinator, game announcer, official scorekeeper and scoreboard operator. The Snack Shack serves food, beverages and snacks during our games. Our new bylaws combined the booth and Snack Shack together under the operations manager; formerly the booth was managed by the head umpire.

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Operations Manager R J Klug

Mary Long is the lone Diamond Gals representative currently on the WSSC council. She is the first Diamond Gals Players Representative on the council with full voting rights (another change with our new bylaws). Her counterpart, Diamond Gals Representative Sally Rankin, recently resigned due to moving back home to Arizona. Mary is responsible for the Diamond Gals organization, working closely with Diamond Gals coaches Candace McLaughlin, Laurie Stillmaker, Harriett Applegarth and Francis Ramos.

Mark Victoria is our field maintenance manager. He, too, is new to the council this year, replacing Charm Mathis, who also retired from the council after four years of service. Mark is responsible for Del Webb Field maintenance and operation. Now that our infield renovation project is completed, Mark will continue efforts to keep Del Webb Field in top notch playing condition.

Silver Sluggers Representative Dave Avelar

Field Maintenance Manager Mark Victoria

John Cawley is also new to the council this year, replacing George Johnson, who retired from the council after three years of service. John manages all our umpires (both Silver Sluggers and Diamond Gals) and provides training, scheduling and feedback for all his umpires.

Head Umpire John Cawley

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Diamond Gals Players Representative Mary Long

Silver Sluggers Representative Dave Avelar and Silver Sluggers Players Representative Tom Heath are both new on the council this season and together are responsible for the Silver Sluggers organization. They also work closely with Silver Sluggers Coaches Bob Perrin, Ken Beaty, Mike Frary, John Walker, Mark Victoria, Ron Long, Nelson Conner and Dennis Shirron.

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MEET THE 2020 WSSC COUNCIL Serving on the council as parliamentarian is Ray Rothbardt. Parliamentarian is an appointed position and requires attendance at all council and membership meetings. The parliamentarian is also a new position in our bylaws and is responsible to help the president keep our meetings orderly, efficient and democratic using Roberts Rules of Order. With Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legacy leading our bylaws project, it was the right choice for me to ask Parliamentarian Ray Rothbardt for his help as parliamentarian. Everyone agrees that meetings in any organization can become disorderly, contentious or dominated by a vocal minority. Our council meetings are much improved with Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essential service as council parliamentarian.

Tournament Teams Representative John Walker is the first to serve on the council with voting rights representing our traveling tournament teams. He works closely with Wolverines Coach Bob Perrin and Wildcats Coaches Ray Rothbardt and Nelson Conner.

Tournament Teams Representative John Walker

Our 2020 WSSC Council has a great balance of both new and returning members. We look forward to resuming our work leading the WSSC this season.

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ææWoodbridge Seniors Golf Club By Bill Abrew

oodbridge Seniors Golf Club held its May 18 tournament at Brookside Country Club in Stockton. We had a great turnout, 47 members and guests participated. Listed below are the winners: Palmer Group Steve Howe Jerry Becker Dan Theal Thanh Tran

1st place 2nd place 3rd Place

Closest to the Pin Palmer Group Hole 3 Richard Chandler Hole 8 Young Han Hole12 Bob Hamilton Hole 14 Steve Howe Hole 17 Pete Blasquez

Nicklaus Group 1st place Grant Knupfer 2nd place Ken Nelson 3rd place Bill Abrew

Nicklaus Group Albert Lowe Mark Garruso Bill Abrew Ken Nelson

Guest Jack Little, Jr. Lorrie Tran Ken Norte Ken Norte

We also had a four-person team event which encompassed the entire field. 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Ken Nelson Grant Knupfer Ed Araya Bill Abrew Debbie Knupfer Marietta Araya Keith Rakoncza Thanh Tran Dan Theal John Peterson Lorrie Tran Constance Theal Our July tournament will be played at Wildhawk Golf Club in Sacramento on July 27. First T time will be at 9:30 a.m. Tournament fee is $55 for members, $60 for guests. Plan to arrive 45 minutes early for a brief meeting and warm-up. Entry fee is due by July 12. If the Clubhouse is still closed, please make arrangements with any board member for your payment.

WOODBRIDGE SENIORS GOLF CLUB SCHEDULE 2020 Submitted by Bill Abrew

DATE July 27

August 17 September 28 October 19

LOCATION Wildhawk Golf Club, Sacramento Oakmoore Golf Club, Stockton Elkhorn Golf Club, Stockton Poppy Ridge Golf Club, Livermore

TIME 9:30 a.m. Tee Times 10 a.m. Shotgun 9 a.m. Shotgun 9:30 a.m. Tee Times

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ææ HEALTH TIPS

LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER Make Boredom Work for You!

Connection with Others – As individuals age, it is increasingly important to invest in relationships which can help maintain health on many levels: playing games together, going somewhere new, visiting friends (with social distancing), volunteering to help others either on a personal level or with an organization. Our block has a Friday Happy Hour listening to Mike Ball and his guitar from our driveways.

July is National Anti-Boredom Month By Susie Blair, RN-BSN

ational Anti-Boredom Month was created by Alan Caruba in the late 1980s because there is usually not much happening after July 4 and the weather can be too hot for outdoor activities. Susie Blair

This year, the boredom started in March RN-BSN for us for reasons out of our control. Things may be starting to open up again, but they are not back to the way they were and may never be. We have had a lot more time on our hands to fill, but maybe we should take the opportunity to be more present with ourselves and the people we care about. That could be very beneficial, according to psychology professor Rhonda Swickert. We have become so attached to media, whether it is our cell phone, computers or TV set, that we lose contact with other people and what is going on around us. According to the Nielsen market group research, we spend more than 11 hours per day watching, reading, listening or simply interacting with media and switching activities on our computer or smartphone as many as 566 times a day. We miss many chances for social interaction and even self-reflection and interesting or inspiring thoughts. Slow down and see what is right there. But we can only self-reflect for so long. What else can we do to fill time? First, realize boredom is subjective to each individual. It does not necessarily mean we have nothing to do, but what we do have is repetitive or not stimulating or interesting enough. I know I still have cleaning projects that I have not found time for. Maybe one of these ideas for increasing activity will strike your fancy. Intellectual Engagement – Focus on personal growth and advancement. Learn something new like a language, hobby or skill. Try knitting, scrapbooking, woodworking or other crafts. Use training online or when things open up again, attend performances or classes. I bought a PhotoStick and have spent a lot of time organizing my pictures to use on a digital frame and I am practicing my piano again after many years.

Physical Activity – Regular activity can provide health benefits including increased energy, balance and strength and may even ward off some illnesses. It has even been shown to be beneficial for cognitive and brain health. Until gyms are open again, there are many online and You-Tube options as well as our walking trails. It is fun to stop and talk to friends (at a safe distance) as we take our daily walks. My elliptical machine got dusted off as well! Home-based Activities – There are probably many cleaning and organizing projects you can find in your own home. But be careful to keep from tackling something so big you get overwhelmed – take small steps. Gardening can be rewarding and you can use your produce as you try out new recipes and experiment with new foods. I have seen a lot of people working on their front landscaping and plants. Dog owners – Boredom can be cause for anxious and destructive behavior. Dogs can suffer, too. Here are some ideas on how to keep your pet(s) happy and have more fun yourself: • Try some recipes for a different dog food they might enjoy. • Find a new hobby that helps you create something for your pet like knitting, sewing, cooking or woodworking. • Throw a dog party at a dog-friendly park, beach or large yard where they can play and be safe. You will get more interaction for your wellbeing right along with them. I’ve seen quite a few doggie dates at the park where owners each sit on a bench and talk while dogs are enjoying themselves, too. These have been trying times, but we can make the most of them with a little creativity. Don’t let boredom keep you from having a longer and healthier life. Resources: The College Today NationalDayCalendar.com Medium.com Dogtime.com HealthAlliance.org ElderCareAlliance.org 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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PMS By Joyce Graham

hought I was way past PMS, or am I? Pandemic Mental Status

In these hard times, the comforts I enjoy are my pets, the garden and food, of course. But not baking. Costco, here I come.... my comforts keep my anxiety status at a minimum. Also, keeping the music going. It is not unusual to find me singing and dancing all through the house, my proverbial “Shower Music.” It is alive and well here, turning it up, blasting the back yard makes for a happy day. I enjoy watching the happy yellow finches feed, bathe and frolic – oh, to be really free. You will not know me after this. I have lost weight and the color in my hair; I decided to ditch the dye. I’m going totally grey and becoming what I really am, an almost 80-year-old great-grandmother to be blessed eight times. My bucket list still prevails. I still hope to make it back to Disneyland in December for more roller coaster rides and ride another zip line in Hawaii. I’ve crossed off parachute jumping as I am not ready to leave the earth yet. Tattoo? Maybe, especially as summer approaches. The seasons embrace me –fall, too dead, winter, too cold, spring and summer rejuvenates everything. Bring it on, God and Mother Nature. I am soooo ready!

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ææDid You Know. . . Junk Food Compiled by Mike Spence

July 21 is National Junk Food Day but did you know? • There is not a specific list of junk foods but likely contenders for the top portion of that list from the 1990s might include: HoHos®, Fruit Gushers®, Totino’s Pizza Rolls®, Dunk Aroos® (vanilla cookies with vanilla frosting and rainbow sprinkles), Bagel Bites® Pizza Snacks, Fruit Roll-Ups®, Cosmic Brownies®, Squeezit®, Lik-m-Aid® Fun Dip Cherry Yum Diddly Dip and Twinkies® • In 2011, Denmark became the first country to impose a Pigovian (go look it up! I did.) tax on all foods that contain more than 2.3 percent saturated fat. The tax lasted one year. • Junk food has its own acronym, HFSS (high in fat, salt and sugar). • The term junk food seems to have its origins from a 1948 article appearing in the Ogden, Utah, Standard-Examiner titled “Dr. Brady’s Health Column: More Junk Than Food.” • Junk food has an alternate name or perhaps a predecessor, cheat food. Cheat food was mentioned in several newspaper articles circa 1916 and referred to anything made principally of (1) white flour and/ or (2) refined white sugar or syrup. That list included white bread, cakes, crackers, ice cream sodas, chocolate sundaes and sweetened carbonated beverages. • Some research has found that depriving ourselves of “bad” food actually leads to a stronger pleasure response when they are consumed. Hence, the naughtier a food becomes, the more you want it and a lot of it! • No one seems to know how July 21 became National Junk Food Day. Some speculate it’s the same folks who went to all the trouble and expense to trademark product names like HoHos®.

• In his book “Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food,” Andrew Smith describes junk food as having little or no nutritional value but plenty of calories, salt and fats. He commented that while not all fast foods are junk foods, most are. • Consumption of junk food by our children and others is a serious health problem most often seen as obesity. Many levels of government and health care professionals are addressing this problem cooperatively through legislation, product accessibility and education. • Several cardiologists have developed a very simple diet for all ages that, if followed religiously, will counteract the effects of a junk food rich diet. The Cardiologist Diet: 1. If it tastes good, spit it out. Resources: Foodnetwork.com, vegnews.com, cassiuslife.com and en.wikipedia.org.

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ĂŚĂŚWILD THINGS in WOODBRIDGE

The Red-tailed Hawks of Woodbridge By Jana Kattenhorn

ook up into the blue skies above Woodbridge and on most spring and summer days, you will see hawks. In the trees south of Woodbridge, we have red-tailed hawks. You can also see Swainsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hawks in our area. The red-tailed hawk is found throughout North America and is sometimes referred to simply as red-tail or chickenhawk. It is one of the larger members of the genus Buteo, weighing in at 1.5 to 3.5 pounds, with a body length of 18 to 26 inches and a wingspan of 41 to 56 inches. It is typical for the female hawk to be 25 percent larger than the male (sexual dimorphism). The average life span is 21 years with the oldest recorded banded Red-tail living 30 years and eight months. They range in color from creamy white to black Photo by Rhododentrites brown. The color variations are Red-tailed Hawk called morphs. Most have a brown belly band across the creamy breast and reddish-brown tail feathers as distinguishing characteristics. Hawks adapt to most habitats and their main diet can vary based on what the particular habitat provides as a food source: rodents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ground squirrels, rats, mice and, in some areas, small birds, crabs, crayfish and lizards. They rarely catch anything as large as a chicken. They hunt during the day and you will frequently see them perched on fence posts and telephone poles where they can easily look for prey which they then can dive down upon. Red-tailed hawks are monogamous and may stay together for life. Hawks court and mate in the air and it can be a fascinating event to watch. Both birds build the nest, incubate the eggs and feed the young. The pair may return to the same nest year after year, adding new sticks each year. With time, the nests can become quite large. Two to three eggs are laid in mid-March over a period of a few days. Incubation is four to

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five weeks. Fledgling birds leave the nest six to seven weeks after hatching. Hawks may migrate during the summer up into the cooler foothills depending on the availability of prey during the hot summer months. You might see baby hawks, also called eyases, around Woodbridge as they can be very noisy while they learn to hunt and vocally beg the parents for food at the same time. The teaching period will last from late May into the summer.

Photo by Brian Sullivan

For falconry, Red-tailed Hawks can be caught once they have left the nest but are not yet a year old. They are legally protected in Canada, Mexico and the United States. You must have a sponsor, pass a test and obtain a falconry license to keep a Redtailed hawk. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-tailed_hawk https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/r/red-tailed-hawk/ https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-tailed_Hawk/lifehistory

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Woodbridge Sheltering-in-Place Due to the situations around the world, there have not been any Where in the World pictures contributed. For the immediate future, this page will be photos contributed from residents Sheltering-in-Place in Woodbridge.

ith nothing else going on, Volker Moerbitz, Laura Campbell and Kimberly Hegman took some photos at Panda Park and Lake Rockwell during the COVID-19 shelter-in-place.

Birds at Panda Park

Lake Rockwell near the Clubhouse

Photo by Laura Campbell

Lake Rockwell bridge

WBL Photo by Volker Moerbitz

WBL Photo by Kim Hegman

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