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W oodbridge LIFE Volume 9 • Issue 11 • Number 98

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

Groups Join to Present

November • 2019

Groups Join to Present

November

Car Car Show Show Extravaganza

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 3.

Be sure to set your clocks back one hour and enjoy an extra hour of sleep.

See page 4 for more info

Inside

From the Boardroom.. . . .

Groups and Clubs. . . . . .

Events and Activities. . . .

Calendar.. . . . . . . . . . . .

Scene at the Clubhouse. .

Gardener’s Corner .. . . . .

Triker’s Travels .. . . . . . .

Where in the World.. . . . .

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Photos by Rich Klug and Sharyl Burgeson

Wheels of Woodridge successfully completed its goal of raising $70,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank with the club’s annual car show in October. Resident crafters who set up booths along both sides of the Promenade donated a percentage of their sales to Wheels of Woodbridge.

Men of Woodbridge also contributed by providing free coffee and doughnuts in the morning and barbequing hot dogs for lunches. All food and materials for the lunches were donated by Second Harvest Food Bank. The bottom photos are of two residents’ cars that won 1st Place in their category: a 1929 Model A Tudor Sedan owned by Ken Cooper and a 1960 Triumph TR3 owned by James Cadle.

See CAR SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA, pages 20-21

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WOA Update

What’s Going On at Woodbridge?

By Operations Manager Leilani Rodriguez

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Jennie Custodio With that being said, we are bringing back Buzz the Turkey again this year. If you remember, we started this Turkey on the Table tradition last year and it was a huge hit. Starting in November, when you enter the Clubhouse, you will see our beloved turkey with er empty feathers. I encourage you to write what you are thankful for and add your nd’s feathers to the turkey so he’s nice and ng full by the end of the month. We will read them at our Friendsgiving event being held later in the month.

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Beginning November 1, there will be additional collection containers (bottle-shaped black containers) along the back side of the Clubhouse to accommodate those residents who would still like to participate in a recycling program and support a local business that works at creating a better future by running environmental collection and cleanup programs and working with local youth (18-25) as their workforce.

The Greater Valley Conservation Corps will also be providing a free e-waste collection event in January 2020 (date to be determined) to pick up unwanted electronic items that are listed on their acceptable materials list.

And November officially kicks off the holiday season. Randy Riggle will return with his Nostalgic Christmas Show. This 90-minute, one-man show will take you down memory lane on a one-horse open sleigh as we remember the times and people who influenced our lives through everyone’s favorite holiday.

We listened to your feedback and this year New Year’s Eve tickets will go on sale SATURDAY, November 9, at 10 a.m. It’s a New York New Year’s Eve and I hope you’ll join us in “Times Square” to ring in 2020.

Looking forward to another fun, festive season at Woodbridge!

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the December 2019 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Tuesday, November 5, 2019.

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

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

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From the Boardroom Capital Improvements vs Reserves

By WOA Secretary Bob Teglia

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he board is working with Operations, Riverside Management, Browning Reserve Group and the Finance and PP&E Committees to prepare and implement WOA’s 2020 Operating Budget. We are working diligently to determine funding requirements for our daily operations and administrative staff support, preventive and corrective maintenance, repair or replacement of major components and potential capital improvements throughout the community. At the time of this writing, we have yet to determine the adequacy of the current $164 monthly assessment, although a modest increase will likely be required in 2020 or 2021.

WOA’s budget requirements grow substantially year over year due to increasing costs for operations and administrative staff, activities, vendors/ suppliers, utilities and infrastructure requiring ongoing maintenance or major repairs or replacement. The WOA’s aging infrastructure and amenities place significant demands on its reserve funds. Maintaining a healthy reserve balance is essential to the economic health and overall appearance of our active adult community. The board is committed to ensuring the long-term beauty and accessibility of all of our wonderful assets through the efficient utilization of our limited financial resources. Determining when and how much to increase monthly assessments is a major responsibility your board is currently evaluating.

ARE YOU AWARE …

By Debby Hickey, Safety Committee

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ou made the decision to finally go to the gym for a much-needed work-out; you grabbed an energy bar and a Gatorade™ and headed to the Clubhouse. But, wait — food and beverages are not permitted in the fitness center! (Refer to Rules and Regulations section 4.1.5). You can relax in the community living Room afterward and enjoy your snack there.

And don’t forget to bring your earphones — section 4.2.2.i states, “Personal radios or media devices are permitted but are to be used only with individual earphones.”

Now you know!

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.

Norm Hauser @ 305-5916

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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ææ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

By ARC Chair Mona Groves

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Non-Compliance At the September board of directors meeting, the board approved a new, limited support role for ARC. ARC will conduct homeowner authorized inspections, requested by Operations, to confirm alleged non-compliance, confirm non-compliance correction, and if necessary, confirm continued non-compliance.

reetings, fellow residents,

This month’s article highlights a few key Architectural Review Committee related topics we hope long-term and new homeowners find informative and useful: overviews of ARC processes for ARC Application review and completed project inspection, as well as a new board-approved role for ARC in the non-compliance process.

As explained in governing documents, there are two scenarios that could result in non-compliance:

ARC Application Review and Inspection Woodbridge governing documents describes the process homeowners follow to submit plans for improvements to their lots and residences.

Last month’s article provided details on where ARC forms are located, as well as submission requirements. Below is information on ARC processes that follow ARC Application submission.

1. Homeowner files a Non-Compliance Report with Clubhouse staff citing a neighbor with alleged violation of standards as described in Woodbridge governing documents, such as not maintaining front and/or rear-yard landscaping.

ÿ ARC meets on a biweekly basis, alternating weeks with inspections of completed landscape and other residential projects, such as installation of solar, security screen doors, exterior painting, etc.

2. Homeowner does not implement ARC approved plans; does not execute non-approved front or rear-yard landscaping, installs non-approved landscape features such as awnings, gazebos, waterfalls, fire pits, landscape or security lighting, security doors, etc. This non-compliance scenario could occur because:

ÿ Homeowners who submit ARC Application Forms are encouraged to attend ARC Review meetings in case questions arise or additional information is required to make a determination. If the application is approved, which most are, verbal approval is given to begin the project. A formal approval letter is subsequently mailed to the homeowner by Riverside Management. ARC approval letters should be kept in homeowner binders. ARC approved projects should be completed within one year of ARC approval. Once the ARC approved project is completed, homeowners notify Clubhouse front desk staff to schedule an inspection by ARC.

• Homeowner did not secure ARC approval before beginning the project.

• Homeowner did not implement ARC approved project, either by partial or complete change(s).

Non-compliance of processes addressed in governing documents can result in action taken by the board, including assessment of fines and action to remove or remedy the non-compliance with costs charged to the homeowner.

ÿ Should the ARC application be denied, the homeowner is given specific denial rationale at the ARC Review meeting. Often times, denials occur because there is a misunderstanding of what is allowable per governing documents, specifically Design Guidelines. For this reason, it’s helpful if homeowners review Design Guidelines prior to submission of their project application to understand what is allowable. We should not rely on contractors to know or comply with Design Guidelines. A corrected ARC Application can be resubmitted for re-review by ARC.

Please see CC&Rs’ Article XII, Architectural and Landscaping Control, and Design Guidelines for more details on ARC requirements and processes and non-compliance.

In closing, please know that a primary focus of ARC is to help residents successfully design and implement plans for residence and lot improvements. When in doubt, or for any related questions, please contact a member of the ARC for assistance.

ÿ ARC inspections are conducted by two ARC Committee members on alternating Tuesday mornings. The ARC approved application, along with related documents, such as landscape diagrams, paint scheme color swatches, vendor pamphlets, etc., are always brought along to inspections to compare ARC approved plans with completed projects. It’s helpful if the homeowner is present, but ARC understands this may not always be feasible. If approved, an inspection approval letter is mailed to the homeowner by Riverside Management. If denied, and the homeowner is present for the inspection, denial rationale is immediately provided by ARC. A letter explaining specific denial rationale is also mailed to the homeowner by Riverside Management.

These processes are explained in greater detail in Woodbridge governing documents, specifically Design Guidelines.

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Interest Groups: Groups & Clubs Christian Men’s Fellowship 55er’s RV Group Senior Bowling

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WOA Groups and Clubs: Contact Dave Basehore Sue Edmiston Barbara Silva

Phone 923-4905 601-9210 824-0262

Groups & Clubs

Artists & Crafters Ballroom Dance Bocce Ball Bridge Bunco

ææ PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE Change is in the Air

By PP&E Chair Mike Spence s I write this article, the Finance Committee and PP&E are working with staff, Riverside Management and Browning Reserve Group to put the finishing touches on WOA’s 2020 fiscal year budget. In addition, the board of directors held several budget workshops open-to-all-members in conjunction with the Finance Committee’s meetings. Each of these committees has a WOA director acting as liaison to the board of directors to ensure continuous lines of communication.

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At its October meeting, PP&E warmly received its newest member, Jacquie Alexander. She will be a welcome addition. We also held committee elections. For the next year, I will be the chair of PP&E and John Embry will be the vice chair.

PP&E is ready to greet Woodbridge’s new executive director (may be onboard when this is printed). In addition to a title change, there will be other changes to WOA operations. We should all lend our support to the new ED during this transition.

The reserve study update not only deals with the components, their costs and useful lives. This is a process PP&E is trying to understand better. PP&E members have gathered data points on this year’s process and will construct a matrix and a flow chart.

The Fern Meadow landscaping project is still in progress. With the departure of two PP&E members from the team, there was a hiccup in manpower. We have new PP&E members assigned and a new director assigned as liaison.

Liberty Park lighting is still a work in progress. Research on the radial walkways is complete and was delayed by the board. The sports courts’ lighting contract upgrade was approved in October. Photometrics of the remaining walkways in the park are in progress.

PP&E also reviews and offers comments on contracts. The main goal here is to ensure WOA and its contractors and vendors all have the same expectations of scope of work and performance. More on this in a later article.

Storage in and around the Lakeview Clubhouse is a challenge. There’s not enough to fulfill all the needs and requests. PP&E will begin with an assessment of what we (WOA) have now in terms of square footage and cubic footage of usable/accessible storage space. We’ll keep you posted on our progress.

PP&E holds an open-to-all-members meeting on the first Monday of each month. The next meeting is Monday, November 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Westport Room.

Contact Penny Dauler Patti Barnhart Rick Hyden Ed Prenot Kathy Comden Cherie Ford Mary Braun Susan Holt

Canasta

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Chair Volleyball Chess Club Cooking 401

Dave Steffy Jack Dauler Jan Spence UNDER

Craft Beer Group

Bill Holst

Cribbage

Ed Prenot

Phone

Meeting Day and Time

629-8575 M-F. Time & Workshops vary 629-8838 Fridays @ 4:15 p.m.

824-9257 Effective Sept. 12, 665-7265 SU & TH @ 5 p.m.

239-3191 Mondays @ 10 a.m.

665-7872 229-6379 275-5817 3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

(925) Fridays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

998-5657 825-4805 Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. (days vary) 269-8575 2nd & 4th Monday @ 4 p.m.

924-8032 TBD CONSTRUCTION 719660-5327 Meeting days & times vary 665-7265

Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Crochet/Knitting Nancy Berger Crochet/Knitting (Evening) Debbie Kester

665-4862 406-4102

Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

First Thursday 6-8 p.m.

Drama

Michelle Paradis Rick Hyden Game Night Charlotte Sparks Hand & Foot Sue Cameron Ladies Billiards Mary Braun Line Dancing (Beginning) Sue Lough Line Dancing Patti Barnhart Line Dancing (Evening) Mary Salvador Men of Woodbridge Chuck Harvey National (American) Lee Croletto Mah Jongg Neighborhood Watch Bob Hall Group Oil Painters Patti Barnhart

815-9446 824-9257 665-4124 624-3982 229-6379 624-3713 629-8838 629-8060 647-4479 647-2534 840-2282

Paddle Tennis

Stan Sutfin

815-9735

Paper Crafters

Betty Grandt

Pickleball

Barbara Shapiro

Ping Pong

John Goodman

Pinochle

Robert Philis

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Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m.

W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m.

Mondays @ 1 p.m.

Thursdays @ 9:15 a.m.

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

Fridays @ 6 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 10 a.m.

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

Fridays 1 - 4 p.m.

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

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

Al Sanchez Joe Victoria Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger Poker

Robotics

Larry Wiertel

Scrapbookers

Elaine DeSouza

239-5712 629-8838

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925487-5266 Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt 624-3754 510 Tai Chi Johnny Lo 366-3780 Mike Drewry 639-7250 Tennis Jerry Hein 840-2866 559Trivia Eileen Hill 301-3262 Veterans of Woodbridge Rick Van De Boom 923-4709 Walking Indoors Jacque Reynolds 629-8508 510Wheels of Woodbridge Steve Ray 876-2962 Widows & Widowers Francesca Jeglum 305-8448 Group Wine 101 Jon Ford 815-9803 Wii Bowling Tom Heckl 275-9537 Women of Woodbridge Polly Smith 665-7236 Woodbridge Carolyn Johnson 239-0936 Women’s Bible Study

Shang-hai Rummy

Woodbridge Pool Hustlers Woodbridge Book Group Woodbridge Senior Softball Club Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club

Jacque Foster

Ron Plummer

609-4350

Patty DeRoos

239-2833 Keith Loudermilk 510305-6771 408Mike Patterson 640-9768

Woodbridge Singers

Elizabeth Cunning

647-4380

Zumba Video Class

Cecilia MacNair-Correa

408561-6097

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

Mondays @ 2:15 p.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

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

Days and times vary Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Westport Room, 3rd Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, 1 to 3:45 p.m.

Mondays @ 2 p.m.

Meets Wednesdays & Fridays at 11 a.m Summer Hours (effective May 1) TU-TH-SU, 8-10 a.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 11 a.m.

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

1st Tuesday @ 10:30 a.m.

3rd Saturday Days vary Tuesdays @ 1 p.m.

3rd Wednesday @ 11 a.m.

Thursdays 1-3 p.m.

Calvary Church Monday through Friday @ 12 - 3 p.m.

1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m.

Seasonal 3rd Wednesday @ 4:30 p.m. in the Oxford Room Meets every other Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room

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

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 Reaching Out

Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581 Board of Directors

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

Operations Manager

Leilani Rodriguez 824-7831 lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities & Events Coordinator

Jennie Custodio 824-7927 jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net

Office Coordinator

Rosario Villena (temporary) 824-7581 rvillena@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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Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and ACTIVITIES – NOVEMBER Submitted by Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio

• FINANCE Mona COMMITTEE Groves, chair BOARD MEETING – Wednesday, November 6 @ 6 p.m. – The grovesmo@aol.com • Jacob Lewis, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEWChair board will discuss operational topics, management issues, lijalewis@comcast.net 470-3705 • Tony Delgado, Chair 647-2995 finances and other subjects. The board encourages any homeowner to attend. This meeting is for homeowners only.

LIFESTYLE bmradct@yahoo.com COMMUNICATION In the Multipurpose Room. • John Baber, Chair 647-2593 • TBDjbaber@ourwoodbridge.net FINANCE COMMITTEEWoodbridge 824-7927 OLLI@PACIFIC | PART 2 – PANAMA AND THE U.S. ON THE LIFE WORLD STAGE, THEN & NOW BY GENE BIGLER – Thursday, • COMMUNICATION Jacob Lewis, Chair WBLIFE2017@gmail.com November 7 @ 3:30 p.m. – In this two part lecture, we will review • Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair TBD the way the historical experience of the two regions intertwined lijalewis@comcast.net Woodbridge LIFE Editor and ELECTION COMMITTEE 647-2995 from the colonial era to the transfer of control over the Canal Directory Chair • Jacque Reynolds, chair from the U.S. to Panama on December 31, 1999. Must be an cjohargreaves@gmail.com jacquebill67@gmail.com 823-3538 associate member to attend. In the Multipurpose Room.

LIFESTYLE 629-8508 WELCOMING COMMITTEE NEW YEARS EVE TICKETS GO ON SALE – Saturday, November 9 • • Jennie Custodio, Chair Diana Clements, Co-Chair @ 10 a.m. – It’s a New York New Year’s! The Lifestyle Committee tenor4@comcast.net FINANCE COMMITTEE jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net will begin selling New Year’s Eve tickets in the Clubhouse. • Jacob Lewis, chair 665-4353 Purchase your ticket at the front desk and then proceed to the 824-7927 lijalewis@comcast.net • Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair Westport Room to select your table. Reservation Policy: Each 647-2995 COMMUNICATION jltebbutt@gmail.com household is allowed to purchase two tickets and at least one 923-4356 resident must be present for the reservation. To reserve a full • Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair table of eight, four of the guests must come to the Clubhouse LIFESTYLE NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS together for tickets. $75 Woodbridge LIFE Editor • • Jennie Custodio, chair Bill Barnhart jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us WBLIFE2017@gmail.com ELVIS TRIBUTE BY KING ELVIS PRODUCTIONS – Saturday, 629-8838 824-7927 November 9 @ 7 p.m. – Elvis has left the building‌and now he’s 823-3538 back! Jeremy “Elvisâ€? Pearce returns as the ultimate showman and Elvis impersonator of today. A tribute to the King including a NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS WELCOMING COMMITTEE variety of Elvis’ hits from the ‘50s favorites to the Las Vegas show • Bill Barnhart, co-chair • bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us Diana Clements, Co-Chair stoppers. Theatre seating. Purchase tickets at the front desk.

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HEALTH FORUM WITH ROGER CUNNING, “∆ Ur Food — ∆ Ur Life (Change Your Food – Change Your Life)� – Thursday, November 14 @ 3:30 p.m. – Roger Cunning shares his continuing research revealing how to eat lots of food and be healthier, potentially lose weight and prevent or reverse many diseases – no calorie counting, eat all the food you want, reduce medications and spend less money. Sign-up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE. WESSON HEARING “HEARING FOR THE HOLIDAYS� – Thursday, November 14 @ 6 p.m. – Wesson Hearing will present how important your hearing is not only to you but for your loved ones as well. Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served and they will be raffling off a turkey dinner. Sign up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE ADVANCED PLANNING – Saturday, November 16 @ 12 p.m.

Grant Toeppen, an acclaimed and experienced estate planning lawyer, has helped hundreds of Manteca area residents protect themselves and their families with proper estate planning techniques. He will make a presentation detailing the ups and downs of wills, trusts, probate and related topics. There is an exclusive offer for attendees. Wine and snacks will be provided.

Sign up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE RANDY RIGGLE CHRISTMAS SHOW – Wednesday, November 20 @ 6 p.m. – The nationally touring production of “Nostalgic Christmas� takes you down memory lane in your one-horse open sleigh as we remember the times and people who influenced our lives through everyone’s favorite holiday. You’ll be taken back to the Christmases of World War II and travel through the next fifty years of gift giving and Christmas caroling. Nationally touring stand-up comedian Randy Riggle will be your tour guide on a trip filled with songs and laughs in this 90-minute one-man show.

Theatre seating. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sign up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $10.

VETERANS DANCE WITH THE TRADEWINDS BAND – Monday, November 11 @ 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. – The Tradewinds Band makes its debut performance at Del Webb for this special Veteran’s Day dance. Music along the lines of big :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX ÀQG \RX DUH bands of the Swing Era with a variety of popular and ballroom CASINO TRIP TO RED HAWK – Thursday, November 21 @ Important unable toswing, attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk dance music mixed in withNotice music that includes jazz, Latin, 8:30 a.m. – Board the bus for a 5-hour stay at Red Hawk. $15

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CRAFT BEER | STOUTS AND PORTERS – Thursday, November 21 @ 6:30 p.m. – The topic for the evening will be “Stouts & MEN OF WOODBRIDGE DESSERTS & DANCE – Wednesday, Porters.� Don’t forget to bring your own beer glass, a bomber November 13 @ 7 p.m. – Jam out to the Second Chance Band for tasting and snacks for sharing at your table. In the Quincy and enjoy some treats sponsored by the Men of Woodbridge.

Room. Purchase tickets at the front desk. $3 BYOB. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $10 FRIENDSGIVING – Tuesday, November 26 @ 5 p.m. – It’s just like Thanksgiving but with friends. This is a potluck-style event that NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, November 14 will require you to sign up for a specific dish prior to the event to @ 10 a.m. – Learn more about your Woodbridge Owners make sure we have enough of everything. Once each category Association and join the Clubhouse team as they answer has been filled, please sign up to bring something from another your questions. Learn about the association structure, the category. Sign-up sheet will be at the front desk. Please bring a Architectural Review process and the resources and activities dish to accommodate eight. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE available to you. In the Oxford Room. RSVP at the front desk.

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irst, an important message from the Artists & Crafters club President Penny Dauler:

ARTISTS & CRAFTERS CLUB ...

ARE WE GOING TO CONTINUE?

At the October 4 General Meeting, nominations for a new slate of officers was to be presented, along with any nominations from the floor. The slate of nominees was to be presented for voting at today’s November 1 General Meeting. But guess what? There is no slate of officers as there were NO nominations...not one. So, at today’s November 1 General Meeting, we will not only be accepting nominations from the floor but we will also be voting in new officers.

The offices open for nomination are president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. These are two-year terms. The duties are not hard, nor do they take a lot of time, but they are important. Please consider one of these offices; the outgoing officers will be around to help if needed.

This is important, crafters! Our bylaws state that, in order to stay a charter club, we need to fill those four offices. If not...we shut down.

NO ONE wants that to happen. We lose too much. Not only our assets (money, supplies), but our ability to schedule classes and keep our club meeting in the Westport Room. We will have to compete with other clubs and groups for time in the room.

Also, at the October meeting, we did not have a quorum so no business could be voted on. We must have a quorum to vote officers in at today’s November meeting. So PLEASE…add today, November 1, at 10 a.m. to your calendar and plan to attend the General Meeting.

Even if you do not want one of the vacant positions, we need your vote.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• And now, back to our regularly scheduled program (can’t you just see the black & white TV flickering?). Here’s what the Artists & Crafters club has happening this month: Friday, November 1 at 10 a.m. – Artists & Crafters GENERAL MEETING. Please see the important message above regarding the future of the Artists & Crafters club. Hopefully, we’ll be nominating and voting in our new officers today!

Friday, November 1 at 11:15 a.m. (approximately), directly following our General Meeting, we will be having the last DOG & CAT BED WORKSHOP of the year. Lorrie Tran leads this workshop, which makes comfy beds for animals in our local shelters and rescues. Please help make the beds for our animal friends who are waiting for their forever home.

Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m. – EVENING KNITTERS & CROCHETERS

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Friday, November 8 at 12:30 p.m. – Molly Cooper will teach a WATERCOLOR PAINTING class.

Monday, November 11 at 9 a.m. – OUT ‘n ABOUT to DUARTE POINSETTIA FARM – We will carpool to the beautiful poinsettia farm, where you’ll be able to see (and purchase) a variety of poinsettias. Poinsettias as far as the eye can see! Please note that Duarte only accepts cash or checks, no credit cards. Afterward, we will then head to The Fruit Yard restaurant for lunch.

Monday, November 11 at 10 a.m.

DOODLEBUGS class – Join Kathy Dezotte as she teaches the group a new pattern using a liner pen.

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Friday, November 15 at 9 a.m.

SCRAPBOOKERS get together to work on their scrapbooks.

Monday, November 18 at 10 a.m.

KAISER ONCOLOGY PILLOW WORKSHOP – Martha Harman leads a talented group of ladies who make pillows for breast cancer patients. Please help put these pillows together and know your talent and energy is going toward helping someone who is facing a health challenge.

You don’t need to know how to sew to help. (Kaiser Hospital provides the materials.)

Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m. – WOODBRIDGE ROCKS class – Seen some of those fun, cleverly painted rocks around the community? Why not create one yourself? Kathy Dezotte will teach you how.

We post the Artists & Crafters calendar of activities for the month on the easel outside the Westport Room following our General Meeting.

Also, make sure to check out the window displays of the Westport Room. In addition to upcoming class project samples, samples also are displayed from groups that meet regularly, as well as samples from our philanthropic groups.

The Artists & Crafters club would like to say THANK YOU and wish a very Happy Veterans Day to Woodbridge’s amazing veterans. Also, a very Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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omen of Woodbridge realizes that “Fall” is finally here as we completed our final big event of the year, “The Black and White Gala.”

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make our evening such a beautiful occasion.

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lan to join the Woodbridge Singers & Dancers as they kick off the holiday season with their annual Winter Concert.

You will be invited to sing-along on many of your favorite songs, as well as enjoy upbeat tunes from guitarist Frank Perez like “Run, Run, Rudolph,” “Feliz Navidad” and “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus.”

Singers are working hard this year to learn their individual parts, especially on beloved Christmas carols.

We also are working with Manteca Unified School District’s be.tech this year to take orders for their delicious scones. We are happy to support the ongoing education of Manteca High culinary school students. We presold the scones during the last two weeks in October and will have them ready for pick-up in early November. Watch the flyer board for more details.

In acknowledging that the end of the year is within sight, we have a slate of officers for the next two years. These ladies were presented at the October meeting and the election will be held at the November brunch meeting.

Those positions are: Polly Smith, president; Terri Health, vice president, Kathy Hackworth, secretary and Sue Edmiston, treasurer. Try to come to this important meeting and bring a brunch item to share with others. We will have a short meeting introducing the slate of officers and taking a vote by hand.

Woodbridge Singers has grown to over 80 members and this year will feature our brand new accompanist and new resident, Carol Gray. We are so very fortunate to have Carol and her talent at the piano. Jacquie and Dave Steffy always delight the crowd with their group participation of “Twelve Days of Christmas.”

Your choice of three performances in the Multi-Purpose Room:

We want to thank Karen Nickell for taking the minutes at the WOW meetings these past two years. She did a wonderful job.

Monday, December 2, 6:30 p.m.

Our next membership/brunch meeting is Wednesday, November 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tickets will be available at the front desk in the Clubhouse for $2 each.

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t the October 2 meeting, the Book Group welcomed back several friends who had been away for several months—always great to see familiar and new faces on the first Wednesday of the month. All readers had contributions to make about Pat Conroy’s “The Water is Wide” from 1972. Like Conroy, several Woodbridge readers started their teaching careers in the late 1960s/early 1970s and could validate the author’s enthusiasm and naiveté as fledgling teacher.

The non-teachers in the group also had plenty to say about the moving story of the under-served students in the book.

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Bring a finger food to share and get ready to play with childhood favorites “Charlotte’s Web” and “Pippi Longstocking” – light reading fare in keeping with the spirit of the season.

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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Submitted by Nanette Giomi Box Tops is beginning a new program and some details are listed below. For complete information, please go to

www.boxtops4education.com/sneakpeek_FAQ We will still collect paper Box Tops at the Clubhouse until the conversion is complete.

New Program FAQs Are Box Tops clips going away?

Eventually, yes, the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Over the summer, you might have seen some participating brands begin to change their packaging from a physical Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops icon With thousands of products and hundreds of brands, this will take some time, but that will be the eventual direction of the program.

We’ll continue to honor all physical clips until they reach their expiration dates, as long as they are validly submitted by coordinators, so keep clipping and sending them to your school!

How does the new program work? At its core, the program structure and purpose remain the same – to help schools get what they need. The main difference is how you’ll earn – instead of clipping, all Box Tops will be earned digitally via receipt scan.

You’ll now download the new and improved, user-friendly Box Tops app, register and select a school and then scan an eligible receipt containing Box Tops products. You’ll earn 10 cents for each Box Tops product purchased plus extra earnings for any Bonus Box Tops opportunities. The app will automatically add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online, giving visibility to see how you are supporting your school in real time.

Why are you making this change? When the program began over 22 years ago, sending in clips was really the only way to run the program.

Over the years, technology has advanced at incredible rates opening all kinds of new opportunities. We’re making this change for many reasons, but primarily to modernize the program for the next generation of participants.

Mobile phone usage, especially smart phones, has reached a tipping point and people want to have “instant gratification,” seeing how their contributions are impacting their school. With this new technology, we can connect an entire school community together in a seamless way to earn for their school.

Additionally, we also know that it can be hard for schools to earn without strong coordinator support. With digital receipt scanning, now anyone can earn for any school.

On the operational side, we know that managing expiration dates on packaging can be a huge challenge for our brands and a frustrating experience for Box Tops Coordinators when things don’t work quite as planned.

And finally, we know that checking expiration dates, counting and bundling clips take a lot of work for schools – and that mailing millions of clips across the country isn’t great for the planet. By eliminating the postage, transportation and shipping of clips, we reduce costs for schools, as well as help reduce our carbon footprint.

Can I still send in regular Box Tops clips? Yes! Keep clipping regular Box Tops and sending them to your schools as long as you continue to find them on packages. Your school will still get credit for all Box Tops validly submitted by your school’s coordinator. (Don’t send in the new Box Tops icon used to mark products that are eligible for Box Tops earnings via receipt scan in the new Box Tops App.) Remember to scan your receipt in the Box Tops App, too: most brand teams are awarding both the receipt scan earnings and the traditional Clip earnings for a single item purchase during this time of transition.

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CRAFT BEER HAPPENINGS – Craft Beer Outside California

By Bill Holst n September 26, Woodbridge craft beer lovers met to explore the craft beer industry outside the state of California.

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We recently returned from an extended RV trip through many of the Western states. My observation was that craft breweries and brewpubs seemed to be springing up everywhere. Even small towns in Wyoming have craft breweries. I began to wonder how this rapid emergence of craft brewing compares to the well-established craft brewing industry in California. I decided to make a presentation out of what I learned.

For purposes of comparison, I selected six Western states to form a grouping I will call Western Brewing. The six states include Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. I have travelled throughout all these states in the last few years; they seem to represent the heart of ‘Western Brewing.’

Here are some key facts in how the Western Brewing states compare to California: [all data from https://www.brewersassociation.org/ statistics-and-data/state-craft-beer-stats/] • California has more craft breweries than any of the other states, with 841, the most in the country; collectively, Western Brewing has 1,258, almost 50 percent more than California • California leads all in annual economic impact with a total of $8.25 billion; Western Brewing is close behind with $7.95 billion • California is second across all states in production with 3.421 million barrels; Western Brewing produces more at 3.468 million barrels • Colorado is third in production, with 1.523 million barrels; if California and Colorado are second and third in production, then which state is first? (answer at the end!)

• Colorado ranks first in economic impact per capita - $764 per legal beer drinker; California is 26th at $285; Western Brewing economic impact per capita is large at $506

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• Montana ranks second in breweries per capita at 11.4 per 100k people; California ranks 28th at 2.9; Western Brewing has about eight breweries per 100k people • Colorado, Oregon and Montana rank fifth, seventh and eighth in consumption per capita; California is 26th; Which state is first, with an average of 21.3 gallons per person? (I am not sure whether this fact is something that Colorado, Oregon and Montana should be proud of; I wonder if there is an increase of beer-related alcoholism in those states?)

In summary, even though California does dominate several of the key statistics, the six low-population Western Brewing states seem to be more serious overall about their craft beer. With all this information fresh in our minds, we concluded the evening by answering previously asked questions and sampling craft beers from several of these states.

Answers to the quiz questions: • Which state is first in craft beer production? Pennsylvania. This is due to the presence of the oldest and largest regional craft brewery in the country, D.G. Yuengling.

• Which state consumes the most craft beer per person? Vermont consumes 21.3 gallons per person (person of legal age).

• Which state consumes the most beer per person? New Hampshire consumes 41 gallons per person. Is there a trend here – small state, cold weather? No, Montana is next at 39.

The next event will be a fall/early holiday celebration featuring porters and stouts. These are the perfect beers to enjoy when the weather cools.

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OW. What a weekend! Once again, the Women of Woodbridge pulled off another spectacular event. The Black and White Gala was well received by all who attended. More than 250 well-attired, “spiffed up ready for fun” residents dined lakeside at black tables and white tables with a hint of fall in the cooling air. Champagne was served with canapes to start off the evening of dining and dancing. The evening was catered by Seasoned Daddy and topped off with black and white cupcakes carried out by our handsome Men of Woodbridge on trays glowing with artificial sparking lights. So clever!

Many hands went into this event and lots of sweat equity brought it to completion. Assisting in the event were monetary donors, raffle donors, basket wrappers, ticket sellers, cleanup crews, set up crews, bar tenders, caterers, dish washers, tablecloth washers, photographers and our wonderful Men of Woodbridge who always have our backs and our hearts. They say it takes a village and the village of Woodbridge did just that under the guidance of Kathy Belcher and her undeniable energy source. We thank you, Kathy, for all your contributions and confidence building. You are appreciated more than you know.

The Black and White Gala event committee will deliver a sizeable check (an estimated $8,000) to the Manteca Boys and Girls Club to help them continue to provide youth programs.

WOW would like to thank our photographer, Jane Kerr, for taking photos on Friday night and all our monetary donors: Ben Adrian, ASG Partners, The Commons, The Lori’s, P L Fry & Son Funeral Home, Susan and Curtis Holt, Carolyn Cardoza, Elite Shutters, Delicato Winery and Acquiesce Winery.

The Women of Woodbridge invites all women residents to come to one of our meetings and become engaged in one of our three lovely annual events. WOW would love to have you share your time, talent and experiences.

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oodbridge LIFE staffers visited Liberty Park on a hot September Sunday to find more than 300 residents and guests listening to “Gunpowder & Lace.” The free concert was organized by resident band member Bill Kistner.

Beverly Alexander and Alice Luevano grew up together in Fremont. Alice and Greg Conway have attended many concerts. Manteca resident David Azevedo attended as a guest of the band.

(L to R): Roger Gill, bass and lead vocal; Joey Michaels, keyboard and backup vocal; Katelyn Johnson, lead vocalist; David Anthony, guitar and lead vocalist; Woodbridge resident Bill Kistner on drums, J.J. Fox, lead guitar and Gary Roda, pedal steel guitar.

Katelyn Johnson sang Gretchen Wilson’s “Redneck Woman” and Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman,” among others.

Roger Gill sings Luke Bryant’s “I Don’t Want This Night to End.”

J.J. Fox, high caliber lead guitar, delivers authentic country sound.

Greg Golie, Manteca resident, often serves as the band’s sound man.

Line dancers enjoyed dancing to every tune.

Jacquie Alexander and Connie Barclay enjoyed the evening of entertainment.

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Bill and Alice Corriea and Carol Campanella delighted in the music and the opportunity to socialize.

Mark Stagno and Bob Teglia danced to many songs.

Bev Eckland remains on her blanket while husband Jim mingled with other concert goers.

The Del Webb windmill, amid color-changing tree leaves, provided a backdrop for the Liberty Park concert.

(L to R): MaryAnn Flaherty and Brian Cogley, with Brandi, relax while Chris Cogley and Shawn Lane play cards.

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his year the Wheels of Woodbridge car show exceeded the $70,000 plus goal as the aggregate for our years of fund-raising for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Our beautiful Liberty Park was again the setting for this year’s cars, trucks and crowds. The Artists & Crafters group returned to display in this tree-lined setting and sell marvelous handmade arts and crafts.

They donated a portion of their car show event sales to Second Harvest as well.

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of treasured cars, good food, music by Woodbridge resident Jerry Lopes, shopping opportunities and greenery for the eyes, it was a feast for all the senses coming vividly to life. The happy faces were seen well into the afternoon when the awards were presented.

We are ever grateful for those underpinning our efforts for this event. A big thanks to our sponsors: TLC Real Estate Team, bringing their signature Root Beer Floats and real estate experience; The Commons at Union Ranch assisted living community, (on-site sharing details about their community); Riverside Management & Financial Services, helping communities succeed; Valley Custom Carts, a family- owned custom and restoration golf cart shop (on-site exhibiting golf carts), Financial Center Credit Union in Stockton; Golf Cart Pros providing complete service and maintenance to keep golf carts in top performance as long as possible (on-site exhibiting golf carts); Doctor’s Hospital of

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Manteca providing quality healthcare; PMZ Real Estate (Susan and Curtis Holt) offering all your real estate needs in one place; D&S Auto Repair in Manteca, PL Fry & Son Funeral Home, bringing together decades of experienced care, whether you are pre-planning or have a need today and SeaRay Boxers taking care of your boxer dog’s needs.

It could be said that one of the greatest contributions is that of “one’s time.” The Men of Woodbridge members who made and served lunch and Wheels of Woodbridge members who prepared the area the day before, parked the show cars, assembled all the temporary shelters and who sold the T-shirts and performed countless other tasks…we all thank you!

Car Show Results Best of Show – (Riverside Management Sponsor) – Angel Silva with his 1960 Impala 2-Door Sport Coupe 1st Place Winner in Each Class Classic Modified – (Financial Center Credit Union Sponsor) Jake Peterson showing his 1966 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Classic Stock – (SeaRay Boxers Sponsor) – Tom and Terry Machado with their 1972 Miller-Meteor Cadillac Hearse Hot Rod – (The Commons at Union Ranch Sponsor) – Robert & Sharon Saylors showing their 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe Muscle Car – (Doctor’s Hospital of Manteca Sponsor) – Gary Ribeira with his 1970 Chevelle

Sports Car – (PL Fry & Son Funeral Home Sponsor) – James Cadle showing his 1960 Triumph TR-3 Trucks – (PMZ Real Estate Sponsor) – Michael Herrera with his 1954 Ford F100 TLC Sponsor Chosen Award – Ken Cooper showing his 1929 Model A Tudor Sedan The following Woodbridge residents also won awards: Horace DiMaggio with his 1941 Chevy Master Deluxe Coupe Louis DeServi showing his 1927 Ford Roadster Bob Diaz with his 2000 Corvette Wayne and Carole Gordon showing their 1949 Ford F1

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ovember is the best time to start planting bulbs to enjoy their colorful blooms next spring. There are many varieties to choose from, and by choosing carefully, you can plant bulbs that will bloom from very early spring into summer.

When buying bulbs, be sure that they are suited for our climate zone, zone 9. Healthy bulbs should feel firm and be well formed. The best bulbs for “naturalizing,” that is, those that multiply in the ground and come back year after year, are daffodils, grape hyacinths, Dutch iris and species tulips, which are shorter and have smaller flowers than the other varieties of tulips.

Most tulips and hyacinths (not including grape hyacinths) have a chilling requirement that can only be met in our area by refrigerating

Grape Hyacinths them in a paper bag for 6 to 10 weeks. Don’t put them in the hydrator section, as vegetables can give off compounds that aren’t healthy for bulbs. Plant them December through early January.

Unlike most bulbs, tulips and hyacinths aren’t likely to re-bloom the following year in our area, so they are best treated as annuals, discarding them after blooming.

This makes them a good choice for pots.

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For variety, experiment with some of the more unusual bulbs, such as alliums, which can be planted in fall or early spring and

have large globular flowers that bloom in late spring or summer.

Amaryllis bulbs should be planted soon after blooms die back. They sprout large strap-like leaves in the spring, and after the leaves die back, they send up big flower stalks with several trumpet-shaped flowers in late summer. True Lilies (not daylilies) also produce beautiful summer blooms. They should be planted soon after purchase. Or try some bulb-like relatives, such as tuberous roots or corms. Tuberous roots include Ranunculus, which are planted in the fall, and have very colorful double flowers in the spring.

Dahlias are planted in the spring and flower Ranunculus throughout the summer. Corms, originating primarily in South Africa, include freesias, Sparaxis, ixias, watsonias and gladiolas. All can be planted in the fall and will bloom from spring into summer. With the exception of gladiolas, they are most likely to bloom again the following year if they are watered only sparingly in the summer.

In general, plant larger bulbs deeper than smaller ones. Follow package instructions. Bulbs look best when planted in groupings of at least 3 to 5. Dig one hole, spacing the bulbs inside 4” to 6” apart. If you have room, plant in masses. Daffodils are especially effective planted this way.

Another method is to scatter bulbs over an area and plant them as they fall giving a random effect. If you are planting the bulbs in pots, they don’t need to be placed as deeply and can be crowded quite closely together.

To stretch out the blooming period, plant varieties that bloom at different times. Bloom times are usually noted on the packages.

Cover with pansies, violas, primroses, alyssum, or other shortstemmed flowers to cover fading bulb foliage after blooming. Don’t cut the foliage down until it dies back, since the bulbs need energy

Cate White from maturing foliage to bloom again the following year.

Whether planted in pots or in the ground, Sparaxis bulbs and their relatives are an easy way to have beautiful spring color, so plant and enjoy!

• Continue planting trees and shrubs until nighttime temperatures drop below freezing.

• Plant spring bulbs and winter annuals such as pansies, violas, stock, Iceland poppies and decorative kale • There’s still time to plant starts of winter vegetables including lettuce, kale, swiss chard and parsley.

• Cover frost-sensitive plants when temperatures drop below freezing.

• Manage snails, slugs, earwigs and ants using baits. Sticky barriers on tree trunks will keep ants off.

• Adjust your watering schedule taking into account dry, windy weather, cold and rainfall.

• Strip any “mummies” (dried, shrunken or rotten fruits) from fruit trees.

• Trim citrus 6 inches above the ground to prevent transfer of fungus spores.

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How fortunate we are to have a new piano accompanist for the Woodbridge singers. Carol Gray has joined our ever-expanding choir by volunteering her talent on the piano. She has years of experience, having started playing the piano at the age of six and going on to be a piano teacher and accompanist for many years. Besides being an accomplished pianist, she has an impressive bio. She and her husband Warren have been living in Woodbridge for 18 months and came from Visalia in order to be closer to family. After raising her family, she went back to school to earn her master’s degree in counseling with a specialty in marriage and family. She has been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California for 15 years and is currently semi-retired. She still meets with clients because she loves the work.

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Thanks to all who are so Giving

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here are many folks in the Woodbridge community who give so unselfishly of their time and talent. Many of these humble and authentic residents are truly what make Woodbridge the incredible place it is.

First of all, a big shout of gratitude to John and Denise Armstrong who organized the -XG\ 0F1DPDUD second Grandkids Softball Game in September.

What fun it was for all the kids and the grandparents in attendance. The kids were coached by Dave Avelar, who set up the “T,� if needed, Mike Bell, who made sure the kids all had water and their gear and Brian Jones who was the designated pitcher. Brian’s daughter Deseree generously donated the printed T-shirts for each of the kids to wear in the game.

John and Denise are from San Leandro, both having graduated in 1970 from Pacific High School. They married three years later. They have one daughter Janet, who with her husband Abel have given John and Denise Armstrong them two wonderful granddaughters, Cece and Violet. John attended Cal State, Hayward, and Cal Berkeley and worked for Longs Drugs where he advanced to VP of district operations in the Central Valley.

Denise attended Chabot College and became area manager for Hallmark Retail operations in the Central Valley. Both John and Denise are involved in Woodbridge activities, including WOW for Denise and John in Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club.

Who better than resident Jerry Lopes lives up to the saying, “If the music is good, you dance.� That we do when he and his band play their non-stop music for Happy Hour. Jerry and his wife Barbara have been living in Woodbridge for some time. Coming from Sacramento where he grew up, Jerry was one of seven children raised by a single mother. He started a 13-piece band at the age of 13 and went on to play in an auditorium in Sacramento called the Coconut Grove Ballroom which hosted big name entertainers such as Ray Charles, James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, The Platters and more. He became the opening act.

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Jerry knew at an early age that he was destined to be an entertainer and has been one ever since. In 2008, he auditioned in LA for the XFactor and, out of 40,000 contestants, he was in the last 100. He is currentl trying to write and send a movie script to Jennifer Lopez. The script is based on a restaurant Jerry previously owned called Nacho Man. Currently, Jerry performs at parties, weddings, birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. He also performed in Reno, Tahoe and Las Vegas.

Since 2001, as a way of giving back for his success, Jerry has been singing for assisted living homes in Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove and Manteca.

There are many other Woodbridge residents who give of themselves so unselfishly.

It does take a village to make it a better place in which to live.

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BIG WIN FOR “BARBELLS FOR BOOBS”

By Charm Mathis

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ctober was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio, Sharon Fields, I and others wanted to combine the annual breast cancer walk with the softball games to make a longer and more memorable event.

We chose to support “Barbells for Boobs,” a breast cancer charity which supports early detection and post-diagnosis cancer treatment with a focus on fitness and wellness. This year our community came together as one and saw an opportunity to join our walk and softball together ~ making this the biggest event for breast cancer awareness at Woodbridge.

We all have a story of a personal fight, a family member or a friend fighting cancer. Many cancers have affected or continue to affect so many of our loved ones and friends. Those who have fought and WON and those we have lost to cancer were celebrated among friends during this special event.

In 2003, I found myself more involved with fundraising to fight for a cure. My sister Gina, at the age of 38, was diagnosed with breast cancer and, after having bilateral prophylactic mastectomies, two recurrences and 36 surgeries, is now cancer free!

Gina and I participated in two three-day/60-mile walks for breast cancer, San Francisco in 2004 and Seattle in 2007 and many “Race for the Cure Sacramento” events. In 2010, we found “Barbells for Boobs.”

We became aware of “Barbells for Boobs” through my CrossFit affiliate, Excel Health Fit, CrossFit gyms across the nation joined together raising money to support mammograms for all.

In 2009, “Barbells for Boobs” started out of a personal commitment to a best friend, Cecy, while members of her gym were lifting barbells.

Initially denied breast screening services because of her young age,

Cecy Morales, a young woman of 26, had some concerns with her breasts and went to see her doctor. Cecy felt a lump and knew something was not right and the lump kept getting larger.

Cecy had health insurance and trusted her doctors. She had no family history of breast cancer. She was told to come back when she was 40 to have the recommended mammogram. Cecy’s best friend “Z” did not accept this and both advocated for her health. Six months later, Cecy discovered that she was living with breast cancer.

It warms my heart to see a community come together for a good cause. THANK YOU, WOODBRIDGE! These are just a few of the photos that truly show what support is. There are so many people to thank for bringing this event to a wonderful success. The prep work and organizing began over a month ago, culminating at 6:30 a.m. on a very CHILLY morning with Life Style volunteers arriving to blow up balloons, with a few ‘pops’ in the process. Life Style members began decorating, setting up tables and marking the course for the walk. Donuts arrived, coffee was brewed and the women stepped up and got things ready to greet the walkers at 8 a.m. Over 70 residents walked, ignoring the chill, and ended out on the softball field.

A special shout out to Dave Steffy, whose aerial photos are perfection, love our Woodbridge people ribbon! The ladies who painted the field in “pink ribbon” were Laurie Stillmaker, Polly Smith, Judy Hea, Deb Knupfer and Candace McLaughlin ~ THANK YOU.

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Breast cancer survivors were recognized and Connie Reed threw out the first pitch to Penny Dauler.

Thank you to all the volunteers: score booth, umpires, Snack Shack crew, Jennie Custodio, WSSC softball players and all our Woodbridge family and friends. The WSSC Snack Shack took in over $502, our largest day ever, and ALL PROCEEDS WERE DONATED TO BARBELLS FOR BOOBS! If you care to donate in the future, please check out the link below. You can still make a donation: https://fundraise.barbellsforboobs.org/team/del-webb-manteca I cannot thank you enough for coming together as SURVIVORS ~ FIGHTERS, friends, family, and a community in our efforts to raise money and awareness to “Saving 2nd Base.”

Can’t wait for next year…………………..

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Residents filled patio seats and set up tables and chairs along both sides of Lake Rockwell to enjoy the warm but not hot summer evening.

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Editor’s Note: Each month the Woodbridge Senior Softball Club submits biographical articles introducing our readers to council members, coaches, players and volunteers. This month we present Diamond Gals Player and Equipment Coach Connie Reed and Silver Sluggers Head Coach Tom Heath.

MEET YOUR COACHES: ORANGE CRUSH TOM HEATH

By Keith Loudermilk WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

Thomas Richard Heath was born in Battle Creek, Michigan. Battle Creek is in southern Michigan at the confluence of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Rivers. Known as the “Cereal City,” W. K. Kellogg developed corn flakes and built a business empire in Battle Creek. C. W. Post developed Grape Nuts cereal and competed with Kellogg in the breakfast cereal market. Kellogg and Post are still among the largest employers in Battle Creek. Many of those in Tom’s extended family worked for Kellogg but Tom never did. His path took him in a different direction.

in 1963. This hardship caused Tom to live in foster homes in his later adolescent years.

He attended Harper Creek High School his freshman year, then moved to another foster home and attended Olivet High School his sophomore and junior years. Finally, he lived with his Uncle Brock for his senior year and about a year after graduating from high school. Brock was a stabilizing and positive influence on Tom. Now you know why his adorable black Lab is named “Braco!”

Tom has one younger sister, one older brother and a half-brother he met later in life. His mother passed when he was only 12 and his father became disabled

Tom enjoyed sports, playing three years of high school football, mostly at quarterback and right halfback, and swam his senior year at Battle Creek

When it came time to consider who next to interview among the Silver Sluggers coaches, it was easy to choose Orange Crush Head Coach Tom Heath.

One of the most long-tenured coaches at Woodbridge, I knew Tom had much history to share, not only about his life story but also his time served in senior softball.

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Diamond Gals Connie Reed

By Sally Rankin Photo by Candace McLaughlin

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n 2004, Connie and Dave Reed left Texas to move back to California.

They purchased a home in Tracy to be near their grandchildren. In 2006 Connie, at age 57, was diagnosed with stage 3 and 4 breast cancer.

Having two types of cancer, Dave knew he had to keep Connie busy and her time occupied, so he started to research Del Webb in Manteca. Her treatments through oncologist Dr Banglalore, consisted first of a lumpectomy, followed by aggressive chemotherapy. It was during this time that Dave brought Connie twice to look at the original Woodbridge models. They fell in love with the Williamsburg, chose a lot on Bellchase, and took the Woodbridge plunge. Connie related to me that making the many detailed decisions required for a new home purchase was “extremely carthartic” during this critical time in her treatment.

Connie had a distraction, a very exciting goal to work toward and was looking forward to the next chapter in her life. In 2007, Connie was undergoing radiation treatment twice weekly while moving

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into her first newly built home. Connie is now a 13-year breast cancer survivor.

After about three years in the Williamsburg, they decided they would prefer a larger home and moved into a Bedford model on Maple Valley. About this same time, Bill and Patti Barnhardt convinced Connie to play Diamond Gals softball. Connie never had the opportunity to play organized sports herself, but as most moms, her experience came from teaching her boys how to throw, catch and hit (with assistance from Dave). Having the ability to now play herself, Connie instantly fell in love with everything softball: being out in the sunshine, the peace you feel on the field, the Diamond Gals, the friendships, comaraderie, coaching, learning and growing. She was a natural and the game provided her joy. Connie played as a pitcher and catcher. She learned how to make contact with the ball and she can still really hit!

In 2013, Dave and Connie made the decision to move again, this time to downsize to a Chesterfield model. Three homes in the same community! In 2015, Connie had a hip replacement which took her out of softball for the entire season. 2016 brought her back to the field like a fighter. As a pitcher, the new hip gave her the ability to run for herself after hitting. On the first day of Spring Training in 2017, Connie was running between first and second base when she fell hard on her right wrist, breaking both bones and leaving her out for the entire season. Not to stop Connie, she was back the next season as a coach and an equipment manager. This brings us to this year, 2019. Connie decided to pack away her fears and play again (she is a great packer), while continuing as the equipment manager.

Her favorite Diamond Gals player is and always will be Dottie Aubrey.

Connie loves Dottie’s dedication and sincere passion for the game. Her inspiration comes at the beginning of the games when we stand in unity on the field, shoulder to shoulder facing our United States flag, listening to the national anthem and feeling so lucky to be playing softball and living in such an awesome community.

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From tom heath page 30 Central High School. Graduating in 1966, Tom then worked about a year for the American Seating Company and Kelvinator Appliances. With the Vietnam War broiling, Tom chose to serve his country.

Joining the Navy in 1967, Tom first completed nine months training at the Aviation Weapons School in Jacksonville, Florida, followed by a year in the Aviation Weapons Training Squadron in Lemoore, California. His training complete, Tom spent 1969-70 in the West PAC on the USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier, followed by an 11-month world cruise from Norfolk, Virginia, via Vietnam to Australia on the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier. He served in the Navy as an Ordnanceman for four years from 1967 to 1971. Tom was fortunate to travel around the world while in the Navy and is proud to have served his country.

Tom’s first marriage ended after 13 years. A few years later, his first wife Jeannie died from complications related to a camper accident. They had a son, David, and daughter, Jennifer. David and his wife Lily live in Florida, while Jennifer and her husband Tony live in Brentwood. Tom has six grandchildren, five boys and one girl.

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ankle caused by a basketball injury, Tom met his future wife Terri at the San Francisco Airport. They hit it off well and Terri was much relieved to later discover that Tom was not permanently disabled! They married on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1987, and have enjoyed 32 happy years and counting.

Tom attended Chabot College in Hayward and St. Mary’s College in Moraga, earning his degree in Health Services Administration. Over a career that spanned 33 years, Tom was responsible for the administrative and legal requirements to open newly built medical facilities. He retired in 2010 and Terri and Tom moved to Woodbridge in 2012.

Tom was also active for 35 years in Rotary International, serving in the Cupertino and Livermore Valley Chapters, part of the time as president and assistant governor. He also served 15 years on the California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) State Board of Directors.

Once retired and settled at Woodbridge, Tom soon took a liking to senior softball. He played on the Red team in 2012, then the Orange team in 2013.

Starting in 2014 he became Head Coach of the Orange Crush and has not looked back. “Tom Heath” and “Orange Crush” are synonymous. He summarized his softball experience well, stating that “us senior adolescents have a great opportunity for friendly competition, camaraderie, fun, and increased level of playing skills, all that are a real benefit for us Del Webb residents!”

FROM THE BOOTH

By Debby Hickey

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he boys (and girl) of summer are still at it – as the count of Hot Dog Home Runs increased by 13 last month: Craig Radford – 2 (new total – 8) John Cawley – 3 (new total-14) Ken Beaty – 4 (new total – 5) Dennis Donaldson – 1 (new total – 3) Dave Avelar – 2 (new total – 6) Erin Spoden – 1 (new total – 2)

And we got to watch 15 triples in October; the crowd really went crazy over these exciting hits! Free root beer floats go to: Mike Bell Wayne Gordon Mike Frary Steve Hosler Charlie Pace Greg Meagher David Ford Dennis Barta

Albert Lo Ken Beaty Ron Schmidt Candace McLaughlin Pete Catineau Dave Avelar Phil Haubert

Easy, breezy announcer Caroline Gibson, who gave prominence to the Yellow team by calling them the “Highlighters,” is currently working on the Purple team – she has used the Purple Penguins, Peacocks, Panthers, Predators, Pythons, Platypi and Pandas. OK, we like the Purple Possums best!

Meanwhile, the DGals’ Red team has been submitting a different team name every week. They have been the Red Flames, Turf Queens, Warriors, Storm, Rebels, Rockets, Wicked and the Red Hots.

How did John Cawley meet his wife, Ruby? He spotted her, walked up to her, and asked, “Hey, what’s your sign?” Ruby replied, “Stop!” Obviously, John went to Plan B. One of the most exciting games played this season was September 14 – Red v Blue Diamond Gals. It was such a tight game and the score tied up four times – back and forth. Final result? 14-13, won by the Blue Blazers.

The DGals played their last game September 26 – what a great season they had! The Silver Sluggers continued through October.

Heard between innings in the stands: Joanne Norcup – “Bill (Norcup) used to look like Glen Campbell when he was younger…”

John Deming – “My funniest dugout moment was when I walked in and someone said, “What the heck are you doing here?”

John Cawley to catcher Art DeSousa (while he was putting on his catcher’s gear) – “Lotta work to look so good…”

Mary Avelar (DGals pitcher) – “I watch the pitchers and umpires to get pointers…”

Bob Graham – “I like to watch the players as they get to be good…”

And the Uncle Frank’s Grill free lunch recipients include: Kathy Dezotte, Millie D’Alessandro, Phil Haubert, Bill Jack, Joyce Graham, Linda Jack, Charm Mathis, Donna Ybarra, Mary Long, Daniel Ojeda, Nelson Conner, Patty Araya, Connie Haubert, Pepper Noble and Dave Avelar.

Let’s play ball!

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WOLVERINES roadtrip

By Bob Perrin

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he Wolverines traveled to Medford, Oregon, to play in the 10th Annual Rogue Valley Softball Tournament on September 7 and 8. They tried for the last two years to compete in this tourney, but the wildfires kept them from playing. Mother Nature cooperated this year and all was good to go.

third and final Saturday game, our team was defeated by Woodland OMG 28-19. With one loss and the weather cooling off, it was time to go find pizza and beer.

Most of the Wolverines arrived a day or two early to have some fun before playing ball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and boy, did they! There were 14 players and wives who boarded the Hellgate Jet Boat Excursions for a 3-hour ride on the Rogue River. I think Dennis Shirron came off the boat the wettest. John Walker wrapped himself in a giant baggie he called a poncho. Quite a day!

Sunday, September 8, last day of the tournament, two more games to play. First game found us losing 30-17 against the eventual first place team, Oregonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Running on Empty. This was despite Mike Herrera and Ken Beatyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collecting two hits each. The last game on Sunday found the team with Wayne Gordon as the only available pitcher. He went 3 for 3, John Cawley helped with a homer, Nelson chipped in with a hit and the guys pulled out a final victory over North State ScreenPrint 13-9.

The tournament was played at U.S. Cellular Community Park. The fields are all turf, infield and outfield, so when the ball hit the outfield, it would roll forever. Quite a challenge. They played five games in two days. The first game on Saturday, against Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock Somewhere, our guys won 17-15. Greg Meagher and Bob Perrin went 3 for 3. In the second game, versus Santa Cruz Irregulars, the Wolverines came away with a resounding 25-15 victory. Again going 3 for 3 was John Cawley, Bill Norcup, John Walker, Glen Jenkins and Ed Burnett. Dennis Donaldson added a home run. The team was now undefeated. In the

The team ended up with three wins and two losses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good for a third-place finish. Pretty good for the Wolverines from Woodbridge! Many thanks to our fans (aka our wives) for cheering us on.

No more tourneys for this year. January 2020 finds the team flying to Kona, Hawaii, to play in the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Tournament. Aloha!

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ææWoodbridge Seniors Golf Club

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e held our last points tournament for the year on September 9 at Elk Horn Golf Club in Stockton. The feeling in the club house after the tournament was 50-50. Half of us played well, and the other half, not so well. Listed below are the results.

Palmer Group 1st Thanh Tran 2nd Bill Clements 3rd Roy Rea Fewest putts 1st Thanh Tran 2nd Bob Hamilton 3rd Mike Dooley

Closest to the Pin Hole #9 Roy Rea Hole #13 Bill Clements Hole #16 Steve Howe

Nicklaus Group 1st Lorrie Tran 2nd Mike Austin 3rd Mark Gattuso Fewest putts 1st Mike Austin 2nd Mark Gattuso

3rd Tony Gentile

Closest to the Pin Hole #2 Shawn Lane Hole #9 Jerry Becker Hole #13 Don Blick Hole #16 Mark Gattuso

Mike Patterson and John Armstrong have been voted on to remain as president and treasurer for the next two years.

On November 7, we will hold our year-end awards banquet and recognize winners in both the Palmer and Nicklaus flights.

Please come and join us in 2020; we’d love to have you. Players of all abilities are welcomed. Every Woodbridge resident and guest are always welcome to play in our tournaments.

If you have any questions regarding our tournaments, please contact Mike Patterson, 408-640-9768.

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By Jon Ford

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ine 101 will continue to exist next year but in a somewhat modified form. Our October class had no theme other than a get together potluck with great wines to discover on the community table. I expanded this class to 140 participants and asked for $5 per person.

We will not have a November class; however, we will have two of our annual December classes with the ever-popular bottle exchange. Dates for these events are December 5 and 19 with ticket sales commencing in November. These classes are limited to 80 per class.

In 2020, we will host a quarterly Wine 101 class in March, June, September and two in December. Except for the Christmas classes, tickets will remain at $3 non-refundable.

FYI This is an article that appeared in the October 15, 2019, Wine Spectator.

FIVE WINE AND HEALTH MYTHS, DEBUNKED A GLASS OF WINE BEFORE BED IS A GOOD SLEEP AID Not a good idea. There are some wine grapes that contain high amounts of the sleep aid melatonin, but that sleep is less likely to be restful and restorative. A study showed that subjects that drank alcohol before bed time experienced increase in deep sleep early, but then spent more time awake later. Not recommended.

ALCOHOL KILLS BRAIN CELLS Ethanol (the kind of alcohol found in wine, beer, and spirits) can be harmful to cells, but the body has ways of processing it before permanent damage can occur.

Heavy drinking can damage dendrites which are parts of nerve cells, or neurons, that carry messages within the brain. This effect does not kill the cells and is reversible.

Research however has found links between moderate wine drinking and lower rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s Syndrome.

SULFITES CAUSE HEADACHES AND HANGOVERS Sulfites are naturally occurring and most winemakers also add supplemental sulfites to wine to help protect it against spoilage. According to FDA, only 1% of the population is sensitive to sulfites. There are more sulfites in most processed foods than in a bottle of wine. Amount of consumption and dehydration also plays a big role in headaches and hangovers.

RED WINE IS HEALTHIER THAN WHITE WINE Red wine has polyphenollic content. Polyphenols such as resveratrol, quercetin and ellagic acid are found in grape skins, and therefore are more abundant in red wine. But these compounds are not the only wine elements with heath boosting potential. Many studies indicate that the alcohol itself is what drives these observed benefits. White wine does have unique upsides. One study from the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that while red wine drinkers enjoyed boosted levels of HDL cholesterol (the good kind), white wine drinkers enjoyed better blood sugar controls.

MEN AND WOMEN REACT THE SAME TO ALCOHOL Woman of the same weight and stature of a man are affected differently when drinking alcohol. Body size plays a big role in the way alcohol affects us, but it also has to do with our chemical makeup, which differs between women and men.

Women have less alcohol dehydrogenase activity than men, meaning they’re unable to process the same amount of alcohol before it reaches the bloodstream. This means women generally grow more intoxicated more quickly than men.

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A Woodbridge Neighbor I Admire

By Sally Rankin WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

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eggy Hames is admittedly an 83-year-old woman, whom I see as beautifully put together. Having moved here with her husband nine years ago, Peggy is now a widow of two years.

This admirable woman has a genuine smile every time I see her. Peggy greets each day with humor and kindness. On numerous days, Peggy can be seen in her yard using, among other yard tools, a power trimmer on her well-groomed landscaping. She will confess to getting some hired help but she enjoys the work.

As her neighbor, I watch Peggy with pride and admiration and think to myself, “I am Woman Hear Me ROAR!” She inspires me; I want what she puts out. Peggy stays very active in the community and has built close relationships with her numerous friends and neighbors. She is a trusted confidant and exudes positivity.

You may see Peggy in the Westport Room with the knit/crochet group where she enjoys both knitting and crocheting baby blankets for donation.

She also assists in the process of putting together cancer pillows for Kaiser. She sings with the Woodbridge Singers and plays the ukulele with the Strummin’ Wonders. For relaxation, you may see Peggy taking her daily 50-minute walk around the community during which she is quick with a smile and a wave. Peggy is an avid reader and plays her piano daily.

These are the reasons I greatly admire Peggy Hames.

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ææDid You Know. . .

Sous Vide Compiled by Mike Spence

Sous vide is a French cooking phrase that means “under vacuum,” but did you know?

• Sous vide is a water bath cooking process but it does not involve boiling or steam.

• The most common home sous vide devices resemble a stick blender.

They have a circulating portion, a heating portion and a controller.

The controller allows the device to heat a pot of water to a specified temperature, say 133°F, and hold that exact temperature for hours.

• A Cryovac® machine is used to seal food with a partial or full vacuum. (Think “Food Saver®”).

• Low-temperature cooking was first described by an American born British nobleman in 1799. Did Benjamin Thompson invent sous-vide? Not sure.

• The advantage of sous vide is that it’s nearly impossible to overcook a steak, roast or veggie. Once they are cooked (takes longer), they will hold at their perfectly cooked temperature for several hours.

• For the home cook who wants to serve filet mignon to a dinner party of eight, sous vide can cook two portions or eight easily with little active effort by the cook until service.

• You can use any sealable food-safe “baggie” and achieve a partial vacuum by holding the baggie partially submerged in water and depleting the excess air before sealing. (Think Ziplock®) • Sous vide works on vegetables as well as meats. By cooking at a lower temperature, the cell walls of vegetables do not burst and they retain their “crunch.”

• You can season and flavor meats, fish and poultry before sealing.

You can add a sprig of thyme, tarragon, rosemary, some compound butter or just salt and pepper.

• Once a sealed item goes into the sous vide, the relative humidity inside the bag goes to 100 percent, making it nearly impossible for the food item to “dry-out.”

• Anova® is one of the largest manufacturers of sous vide devices.

• Sous vide has been in use by many high-end restaurants and high-volume meat service restaurants for decades. They use fish tank-sized commercial sous vide devices. One tank for each level: rare, medium rare, medium, and well done. Your fully-cooked steak is given some grill marks, seasoned and served. You marvel at how perfectly it is cooked and how quickly it was served. And you thought you’ve never had sous vide!

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here has been a lot of talk about the healthy properties of bison and buffalo in the last few years, but have you ever tried it? I hope to convince you to take the plunge! What we call buffalo is really the North American Bison â&#x20AC;&#x201C; true buffalo are from Asia and Africa. The bison meat today does not have the chewy-gamey flavors of past decades as they have become more popular and better raised. Bison are usually range-fed and are not allowed to have the added hormones or antibiotics as used for faster growth in cattle. Thus, bison raising is more sustainable and less polluting to the environment. When the bison is solely grass-fed, the fat may look yellow and meat be slightly tougher, so many producers will grain-feed for the last couple months.

Bison is becoming the new red meat. It is darker red, leaner and sweeter; it has fewer calories and less cholesterol than beef and a more robust taste â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but is not gamey or unpleasant as many imagine. It also has less sodium and saturated fat, more of the good Omega 3 fats and is a good source of Vitamins B6 and 12, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, potassium, riboflavin and niacin. There are different cuts appropriate for grilling, roasting, broiling, stir fry or the crock pot. You can pretty much substitute bison for beef in most recipes but take into consideration there is less fat and it may dry out faster. Wet cooking (steaming, crock pot or marinating) or slow cooking to just after the pink disappears may be best.

However, a good bison steak on the grill could be a real treat.

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ææWILD THINGS in WOODBRIDGE Squirrels at Woodbridge?

By Jana Kattenhorn

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es, we have squirrels at Woodbridge. Four different species of squirrels could possibly be found here at any given time. If you live on the outskirts and and your house backs on to a field, you might have the California Ground Squirrel come over or under your cement block wall. If you have an oak tree (Pulte planted up until about 2008), you might have the Eastern Gray squirrel or possibly an Eastern Fox squirrel. The chances of a native Western Gray Squirrel are slim as they are shy and not frequent visitors to residential areas.

loped – tree squirrel like – and its very large bushy tail, I at least knew it was not a ground squirrel. The Eastern Fox Squirrel and the Eastern Gray Squirrel were introduced into California in various places between 1890 and 1930.

Eastern Gray Squirrels have a narrower tail and shorter ears than the native Western Gray. The Eastern Fox Squirrel has more reddish brown coloring than either of the grays and a very bushy tail. California Ground Squirrels start breeding when they emerge from hibernation which depends on the climate.

Here in the Central Valley, they may not hibernate at all. Breeding begins as the days lengthen and warm. The female may mate with more than one male and can have from three to 11 blind, naked babies.

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The California Ground Squirrel digs burrows, with nurseries and food cache rooms as part of the cool underground tunnel system. These squirrels are gray and brown mottled and do not have a big bushy tail. Light gray areas along the darker back give them a spotted appearance. Ground squirrels eat mostly seeds but will also dine on eggs, insects (grasshoppers, crickets, beetles and caterpillars), roots and tubers.

Ground squirrels will estivate (summer hibernation) during hot summer months. The burrows are a much cooler place when wearing a fur coat.

This past July I saw a squirrel loping down the sidewalk along Pepper Tree Lane. At the time, I assumed it was an Eastern Gray squirrel, but upon further reading, it could have been an Eastern Fox Squirrel. I wasn’t close enough to see if it had reddish brown markings. But, because of the way it

The youngsters leave the burrow to feed and play between five and eight weeks and are weaned shortly thereafter. These young will most likely dig their own burrows, adding to the colony size. Tree squirrels mate in late winter, then the male leaves the female to raise the young on her own. The kits (one to seven) are born naked and blind about six weeks later. The kits or kittens rely on the mother for about 11 weeks. A mature female will mate a second time and have another dray (bunch of baby squirrels) in late summer.

A squirrel nest is also called a dray or drey and is made up of twigs and leaves that form a basketball or larger-sized mass wedged between tree branches; others build nests in hollow trees. Tree squirrels generally do not live in unrelated groups but are called scurries, if they do. Most drays that you see are a mother and her young. Ground squirrels, on the other hand, do live in unrelated colonies but do not socialize. All resident squirrels can give a sharp high pitched alarm call or whistle whenever predators are near.

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Wow! Woodbridge LIFE has been circling the globe with our wandering residents! We will do our best to include ALL travel photographs, but space and clarity will dictate.

Preference will go to those not featured in previous editions and, yes, to those in exotic locales and interesting photo ops! Send images electronically to wblife2017@gmail.com using high resolution or actual size. Thank you for your contributions. We’re happy that you continue to enjoy Woodbridge LIFE. If your picture isn’t here, look for it in the coming months and keep sending them in! Sorry, we can no longer accept print photos.

Frank Gigilotta and daughters, Jo, Jean, Linsey and Kelly, walking on the Mendenhall Glacier, Juneau, Alaska.

(L to R): Sharon Tassano, Brenda Buffington, David Lewis and Bill Buffington (not shown) went to Paris on a two-week river cruise in France.

(L to R): Maureen Whitaker, Eunice and Ken Olson cruised Puget Sound in Washington state.

Wayne and Tammy Stankovich visited New Era Field, home of the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Hill, New York.

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Celebrating 180 years of marriage, following their grandson’s wedding, Linda and Roger La Presle (center and 59 years) joined her brother John and Gretchen Morris from Corvallis, OR (left and 61 years) and cousin Sue and Les Atkinson from Santa Ana, CA (right and 60 years) at the Sierra Repertoire Theater in Sonora, seeing the musical “Cabaret” as part of their celebration weekend getting caught up on scads of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Eleven Woodbridge women dressed for formal night on a 10-day trip on the Caribbean Princess from Quebec City to New York City.

Denise and Dennis Barta in Maui attending Feast at Lele - Oceanfront Polynesian Luau in Lahaina

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Volker Moerbitz visited Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas, across the street from where President John F. Kennedy was shot.

Michelle and Bill Paradis were amazed by Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

Julie and Rich Ferreira visited Windsor Castle during their vacation in London, England.

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today and every day for our wonderful clients and community!

From our families to yours, we wish you a

Happy Thanksgiving!

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