WBL OCTOBER 2019

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 9 • Issue 10 • Number 97

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

October • 2019

Men of Woodbridge Honors Terrell Estes through

October

Annual Baked Potato and Chili Feed

Happy Birthday, Woodbridge LIFE! Your FREE home-delivered community newspaper is turning eight years old this month. Founded by former resident Debra Ristau and past Executive Director Kayo Armstrong, this monthly paper has grown in size from 20 to 40 pages and in circulation from 625 to 1,427 homes since its inception.

Woodbridge LIFE needs a new editor as soon as possible. Carol Jo Hargreaves and her husband are moving out of state this month. Please consider volunteering your energy and skills to this worthwhile opportunity for positive promotion of your community.

Inside

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Groups and Clubs. . . . . .

Events and Activities. . . .

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

Scene at the Clubhouse. .

Gardener’s Corner .. . . . .

Triker’s Travels .. . . . . . .

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WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

Men of Woodbridge held its largest Baked Potato and Chili Feed so far, September 11. More than 200 tickets were sold and almost every ticket holder attended. This year the event’s name was changed to “Terrell S. Estes Memorial Baked Potato and Chili Feed” in honor of past president Terrell Estes whose secret chili recipe is used. Terrell passed on May 17. Above, MOW President Chuck Harvey presents Anne Estes with a plaque containing Terrell’s handwritten recipe.

See MEN OF WOODBRIDGE, page 14 for more photos

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From the Editor

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n this edition of Woodbridge LIFE:

• We feature the successful Grandkids Softball Game held on Grandparents Day. If you weren’t in the stands watching the game, you missed a great time. See the story and photos on pages 20 and 21.

• Keith Loudermilk introduces us to avid softball players Grace Pasion and Horace Ellis on pages 32 and 33. Coach Ray Rothbardt relates why over 70s Wildcats team members are now called Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor WBL Editor “The Champions” on page 30.

Carol Jo Hargreaves • New ARC Chair Mona Groves tells us about herself and describes the committee’s work on page 6.

• We thank Chuck Harvey for his service as president of Men of Woodbridge and congratulate the men’s group for hosting another popular and profitable Baked Potato and Chili Feed. See page 14 for more on MOW. • Jack Dauler writes of chess, its history and the benefits of playing this two-player strategy board game on page 15. Chess Day is Saturday, October 12.

• National Bat Week is October 24-31. Just in time for Halloween, Jana Kattenhorn reveals intimate details on page 37 about brown bats that might be living in your attic.

• And, of course, there’s much, much more!

Thank you, Woodbridge, for the opportunity to be an integral part of Woodbridge LIFE since its inception in 2011 – first as a proofreader, then as editor for the past five years. It has been an incredible pleasure and challenge for me. I enjoy working with contributors and meeting residents as stories are written and activities photographed.

I relish the responsibility of meeting deadlines. I am continually challenged to track submissions so none are lost and I actually think it’s fun to exercise my brain by checking spelling, punctuation and grammar. Most importantly, however, my heart is filled with pride for the high-quality publication the newspaper team creates each month.

The Woodbridge LIFE Editorial Team is a joy to work with. All members are dedicated to providing interesting and accurate content, meeting readers’ needs for information and publicizing the multitude of events and activities that take place in Woodbridge. I thank them for their creative spirits, devotion and dependability.

Now it’s time for me to really retire, stop working and step down. My husband and I recently purchased a charming lakefront home on Long Lake in Lacey, Washington (east of Olympia) and will be moving in October. We look forward to water activities, a stunning view of Mt. Rainier and renewed relationships with Washington family and friends. I am especially looking forward to creating a closer relationship with my sister who was only 15 years old when I moved to California.

A new Woodbridge LIFE editor is needed as soon as possible. I hope there is someone in the community who, like me, is challenged in a positive way by the editor’s duties and who will find value in putting together an excellent community newspaper.

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. It’s a great opportunity for personal growth. Contact WOA President Norm Hauser if you are interested in giving back to your community in a new and significant way.

Thank you, Woodbridge, for reading Woodbridge LIFE and supporting its team of hardworking volunteers!

~ Carol Jo Hargreaves and the Woodbridge LIFE team The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the November 2019 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Saturday, October 5, 2019.

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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What’s Going On at Woodbridge?

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all is here and October is full of fun events at the Clubhouse! Kicking off the Activities & Events Coordinator month, Dan St. Paul returns Jennie Custodio with three of his funny friends for “Revenge of the Dads,” sure to tickle your funny bone. Back with less hair but more laughs.

Time to clean out those garages. We’ll be hosting the Community-Wide Garage Sale the first weekend in October from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. We’ve also teamed up with Goodwill to offer a neighborhood pickup that same day. Don’t want to be a part of the garage sale or have stuff that didn’t sell? Bring it down to the Clubhouse and donate it. The truck will be parked in the parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A don’t-miss event, the Women of Woodbridge hosts the annual fall ball. The Black & White Gala, a two-night event, features a gourmet meal, complimentary champagne and appetizers and a night of music and dancing with resident favorite, Jerry Lopes providing musical entertainment.

More exciting events continue with the Breast Cancer Walk, Thursday, October 10. This year, we’ve teamed up with the Woodbridge Senior Softball Club to follow the walk with a charity softball game. Stick around after the walk to watch the games, enjoy pink treats from the Snack Shack and all proceeds will go to benefit breast cancer. Don’t forget to wear your pink shirt!

We can’t let October pass without celebrating Oktoberfest.

PROST! Grand Isle Fire Brigade is returning with their oom-pah band and we’ll be serving up Lockeford sausages and pretzels. This will close out our patio events for the season.

And finally, let the Halloween events begin! We’ll kick it off on Saturday, October 26, with the Pooch Parade and Costume Contest. Get those costumes ready. I can’t wait to see all of the pups dressed up again this year. We’ll keep the Halloween spirit going with our first ever Boo Brunch. If you’ll be busy trick-or-treating on Halloween night but still want to celebrate, join us for breakfast. We’ll have a menu of ghostly goodies you’ll be sure to enjoy. And we’ll wrap up October with our annual Halloween Dinner & Dance. A burger bar is on the menu with the Knee-Deep Band here to provide the music for a Monster Mash Dance.

Wishing you a spooktacular month!

In Memoriam

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

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WOA Update

By Operations Manager Leilani Rodriguez

Front Entry Doors New front entry doors will be installed on Friday, October 11. During the installation residents must enter through the rear entrance doors or at the back of the Clubhouse. Thank you for your cooperation during this time.

Parking in front of Clubhouse Operations Manager At its August meeting, the WOA Board Leilani Rodriguez of Directors made the decision to no longer permit vehicles to park in the area in front of the Clubhouse. This includes vehicles with a handicap placard as well as golf carts. This area may be used to load and unload, provided that the vehicle is not left unattended. Thank you for your cooperation.

Alcohol Policy Statement At any event or activity where alcoholic beverages are present, it is WOA policy that participating members maintain a decorum which does not intrude on the enjoyment of others, ensures responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages and provides for a hostile-free work environment for staff working at those events.

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ARE YOU AWARE …

By Debby Hickey, Safety Committee

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ooler temperatures are on the way and more people are out walking their pets. Section 1.11 of the Rules and Regulations states “…while walking pets in the community, including the park areas and trails, pets must be controlled by a leash.” But scroll further down to Appendix A, the Schedule of Charges, and you will see that unleashed/uncontrolled animals are subject to a $250 fine for the first offense and $500 for a second offense. I guess our HOA takes this pretty seriously.

Section 10.2.1.c. states “…for the safety of spectators, care must be taken to keep the horseshoes in the vicinity of the horseshoe pit when pitching the horseshoes.” What? We have horseshoe pits?

Now you know!

ææ safety COMMITTEE update

By Debby Hickey, Safety Committee

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he Safety Committee discussed an updating procedure to keep committee concerns in the forefront for the board. Committee members will maintain a task log of ongoing inquiries to be communicated to the board via Sheila Petrakis, Safety Committee board liaison.

A form was approved to be used in our task log, identified by an assigned number. We reviewed forms to be used for community members to advise the committee of their safety concerns. We need to develop a process to work with Operations staff. Discussions will continue next month.

Quotes and information on patrolling the community during possible planned power outages have been obtained. The Safety Committee is currently reviewing this data.

The patio furniture purchase is being reviewed, as the metal is problematic and hot to the touch. Product warranties/guarantees and returns are being looked into. Committee members will review the findings next month.

Your concerns are valuable to us. Watch for information regarding submitting procedures on the portal and in Woodbridge LIFE. Any immediate concerns should be expressed to Operations staff (front desk). Safety Committee meetings are currently held the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. We welcome your attendance and input.

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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From the Boardroom Capital Improvements vs Reserves

By WOA Secretary Bob Teglia

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oodbridge has many amenities that provide opportunities for its members to pursue an active and rewarding lifestyle. We are blessed with well-conceived common areas, including an entrance fountain, Lake Rockwell, Liberty Park, Freedom Walkway, an outdoor amphitheater, an 18-hole putting course, a four-hole chipping course and a popular softball complex. Throw in the community center’s full-featured Clubhouse, gym, billiards room, indoor/outdoor pools/spas, bocce ball courts, and two geographically separate pickleball/tennis facilities, and you can stay as busy as you want from dawn to dusk and beyond.

In spite of everything Woodbridge has to offer, some residents would like even more amenities (e.g., dog park, restrooms in Stockbridge Park, etc.) or substantial improvements to existing amenities (e.g., lights for pickleball, bocce ball and radial pathways, shade structure for the amphitheater, ceiling fans in multipurpose rooms, etc.). Some would even like to see Woodbridge converted to a gated community. These wish list items all have one thing in common — they are classified as “capital improvements.” Capital improvements for common interest developments like Woodbridge are defined as (1) any significant new common area amenity or (2) substantial discretionary improvement to a common area amenity.

equally. By their very nature, few improvements benefit all members equally, because of members’ varied and differing interests. On balance, the collective effect of improvements over time should benefit the membership as a whole by increasing the overall enjoyment and social value of the community. Such is the very nature of a common interest development.

It’s important to understand the differences between operational, reserve and capital improvement expenditures. Operational expenses involve the day to day operation of the community. For example, if an irrigation sprinkler fails and costs $250 in parts and labor to replace, that’s an operational expense. Reserve expenses involve spending for existing common area component repairs or replacements. For example, if an irrigation controller designed to last 10 years fails and costs $1,250 to replace, that’s a reserve expense. A capital improvement expenditure would be for a significant new common area amenity. For example, a new restroom facility for Stockbridge Park costing $150,000 would be a capital expense. Once completed and placed in service, that amenity would become part of the reserve account.

What is the source of funding for discretionary capital improvements? If the cost of the improvement is relatively small, the board could squeeze funds from the operational budget or temporarily borrow money from the reserve fund. If the cost of the improvement does not exceed 5 percent of the annual budget, the board can authorize the expenditure without membership approval, unless the improvement would materially change the appearance of the development.

Any improvement that exceeds 5 percent of the budget must be approved by the members. That’s because such levels of expenditure could require borrowing the funds or implementing a special assessment of the members. Board decisions on discretionary capital improvements are not always without controversy, especially when such improvements do not directly benefit all of the members

ææ PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE Inspections Coming Up

By PP&E Chair Mike Spence P&E has gotten off to a great beginning in 2019. Sadly, two committee members have resigned for personal reasons: Chuck Harvey and Tony Delgado. Chuck, committee chair, brought his leadership and management skills to the committee and got us up and running in short order.

He organized the first ever biannual committee inspections of all WOA assets.

Tony was busy as well, leading several teams in researching specific projects.

Thank you both. You’ll be missed.

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As we bid farewell to our friends, we welcome John Emery as our newest PP&E member. John brings contract development skills from the electronics industry. PP&E is always looking for community members who want to lend a hand. The application form and an updated job description are posted on the portal.

October is one of PP&E’s inspection months (April is the other). The full committee divides into several teams and inspects WOA assets, everything from tree trimming, tennis court nets to Clubhouse interior painting, everything. You may see small groups of PP&E members with clipboards walking around and occasionally driving one of the WOA’s carts. Most of the inspection tours are during daylight hours but a couple will be during late evening so lighting can be assessed. The inspections are completed in coordination with a team from the WOA Safety Committee (SC).

Why do we conduct these inspections? The inspections are primarily to evaluate maintenance levels. Woodbridge is a big, sprawling community with

many specialized features. We have specialty contractors for landscaping, pool maintenance, inspection of the fitness equipment and others. We also have in-house staff who maintains many of the other assets. Through our board liaison director, PP&E, by inspections, can offer advice to the board to address utilization of manpower and contract language obligations. In addition, the inspections can assist with the construct of the reserve study (long term maintenance savings account). Utilizing inspections can help to identify a widget that was thought to last 10 years but will likely only last four years or another widget that was thought to last 10 years but may last much longer.

PP&E is working with WOA staff, the management company (Riverside), the reserve specialist (Browning Reserve Group) and the Finance Committee (FC) to develop a 2020 FY budget. The FC focuses on the operating budget and PP&E focuses on the reserves. We share information so the right hand knows what the left hand is doing. In the coming months, we will be looking at future projections for the reserve projects in the two to five-year range.

The “vacant” lot in the 2600 block of Fern Meadow is headed toward a landscape designer to finalize the draft landscaping plans. The lot is owned

by WOA but, in reality, it is a 30-foot-wide easement for SSJID to tend their significant below grade piping. Once the plans are in place, we can seek approval from the several folks and organizations keenly interested in the project.

PP&E has recommended that the Clubhouse parking lot has some repairs, be resealed, restriped and the curbs repainted. Once funding is approved by the board, this project should move forward swiftly.

PP&E meets the first Monday of each month in the Clubhouse at 9 a.m. The meetings are open to all members.

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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 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

By ARC Chair Mona Groves

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reetings, fellow Woodbridge residents. As you know from the September article, Tony Delgado has passed the ARC Chair torch to me, effective September 1. I would like to thank Tony for the great work he did as ARC Chair and his generous efforts to mentor me on my new role and the critical role ARC plays in keeping our beautiful community up to Woodbridge standards.

My husband Dan and I moved to Woodbridge two years ago. We were excited to watch our new home being built. We’ve made many great friends and enjoy the beautiful amenities available to us in Woodbridge.

I retired after 35 years with Kaiser Permanente where I worked as a National Program Manager designing and installing new health care benefit programs across the U.S. In the months ahead, ARC articles will dive into topics such as the ARC proposal review and completed project inspection process, Design Guidelines, landscape revision, etc. If there are topics you would like to see addressed, please drop me a note at grovesmo@aol.com.

As a reminder, copies of all documents required to submit your proposal to ARC are located on the Woodbridge homeowners website (aka the portal), ourwoodbridge.net. Go to the Resource Center tab and click on Architectural Review Committee. There you’ll find: • ARC Application Checklist: Requirements for submission of proposed landscape projects and proposed new structures such as gazebos, awnings, sheds, solar panels, etc.

• Architecture and Landscaping Application Form: Describes your specific proposal for landscaping front or rear yard, walkways, lights, awnings, screen doors, solar panels, etc.

• Good Neighbor Notification Form: To be signed by nearby neighbors who have reviewed your plans.

• ARC Meeting Schedule 2019. ARC meets every other Tuesday to review proposals. Deadline to submit your proposal is 3 p.m. the Friday before the next ARC meeting. Drop off completed applications and supporting materials at the front desk in the Clubhouse.

It’s critical for timely ARC review that specific details be provided, such as samples or photos of inert materials, plant types and location, vendor brochures (if applicable), dimensions and materials of proposed structures, colors, etc., and clearly drawn and scaled diagrams that include existing plants, trees, and all property lines. After ARC approval is given, you may begin approved work.

Please note that leaving large piles of landscape materials such as gravel, rocks, plants and boulders in the street is a violation of the Manteca Municipal Code. It also poses a safety risk for residents and visitors. Please store those items in your driveway or garage while your project is being completed.

I look forward to working with the other ARC Committee members: Warren Gray, Greg Haines, Brandy Moreau and Kim Niemeier. I also look forward to working with all Woodbridge residents to maintain our community standards.

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

Paper Crafters

Betty Grandt

Pickleball

Barbara Shapiro

Ping Pong

John Goodman

Pinochle

Robert Philis

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

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

603-9796 925Shang-hai Rummy Jacque Foster 487-5266 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 Woodbridge Ron Plummer Pool Hustlers 609-4350 Woodbridge Book Group Patty DeRoos 239-2833 Woodbridge Senior Keith Loudermilk 510Softball Club 305-6771 Woodbridge 408Mike Patterson Seniors Golf Club 640-9768 Woodbridge Singers

Elizabeth Cunning

Zumba Video Class

Cecilia MacNair-Correa

647-4380 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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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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Woodbridge LIFE strives to enhance the lives of all residents and exceed expectations with informative articles, lively features, a calendar of events and more.�

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Woodbridge Owners Woodbridge Owners Association Association Committees

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

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Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and ACTIVITIES – october Submitted by Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio

ANNUAL MEMBERS & BOARD MEETINGS – Wednesday, October 2 • FINANCE Mona COMMITTEE Groves, chair @ 5:30 p.m. – Annual Members Meeting to start at 5:30 p.m. with grovesmo@aol.com • Jacob Lewis, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEWChair Annual Board Meeting to follow at 6 p.m. Open to all residents. In lijalewis@comcast.net the Multipurpose Room.

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OKTOBERFEST – Friday, October 11 @ 6 p.m. – PROST! It’s Oktoberfest time again! Join us on the patio for traditional German music courtesy of Grand Isle Fire Brigade. Lockeford sausages (buns and all the fixin’s) and pretzels are on the menu. You may set up on the lawn to enjoy the music but lawn seats will not include food. Food is included with advance ticket purchase only. BYOB. Purchase tickets at the front desk. On the patio. $7 (includes music + food)

Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $10

RODS, ROADSTERS & CRUISING CARS CAR SHOW – Saturday, October 12 @ 10 a.m. – Check in time is from 8 to 9 a.m. Show begins at 10 a.m. Come enjoy beautiful cars, great food, raffle prizes and a craft fair. Open to the first 150 cars, $35 per vehicle. Complete your registration form, make check payable to the Second Harvest Food Bank and mail/deliver to Steve Ray. Additional information may be found on the flyer in the Clubhouse.

Registration is open until October 7. At Liberty Park.

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bmradct@yahoo.com 647-2593 FINANCE COMMITTEE Woodbridge LIFE Editor • COMMUNICATION Jacob Lewis, Chair WBLIFE2017@gmail.com • Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair 823-3538 lijalewis@comcast.net Woodbridge LIFE Editor and 647-2995 Directory Chair

COMEDY NIGHT, “REVENGE OF THE DADSâ€? – Thursday, October 3 LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATION @ 7 p.m. – One night, four comedians. Milt Abel, Tim Bedore, Kelly • John Baber, Chair McDonald and Woodbridge favorite, Dan St. Paul are back with less jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net • Carol Jo Hargreaves, chair, 824-7927 hair and new jokes with their “Revenge of the Dadsâ€? Comedy Show.

WOMEN OF WOODBRIDGE BLACK & WHITE GALA – Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 @ 5 p.m. – Women of Woodbridge hosts its annual fall event, a two-night event, the Black ELECTION COMMITTEE & White Gala. Complimentary champagne cocktails and appetizers cjohargreaves@gmail.com • Jacque Reynolds, chair 823-3538 will begin at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m., with music for LIFESTYLEjacquebill67@gmail.com dancing courtesy of Jerry Lopes from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds to WELCOMING COMMITTEE benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Purchase tickets at the Clubhouse • • Jennie Chair 629-8508 DianaCustodio, Clements, Co-Chair during designated times and dates (see Clubhouse for details). On tenor4@comcast.net the Patio/Multipurpose Room. $35 jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net 665-4353 FINANCE COMMITTEE 824-7927 COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE – Saturday, October 5 @ 8 a.m. • • Jacob Lewis, chair Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair The Woodbridge community opens its garages for this popular alllijalewis@comcast.net event. Great finds and good deals in store. Please be courteous COMMUNICATION jltebbutt@gmail.com day 923-4356 and do not block driveways.

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NEIGHBORHOOD GOODWILL COLLECTION DAY – Saturday, Woodbridge LIFE Editor LIFESTYLE October 5 @ 11 a.m. – Do you have items left over from the garage • Bill Barnhart sale that didn’t sell? Bring them down to the Clubhouse between • bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us Jennie Custodio, chair WBLIFE2017@gmail.com 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a Neighborhood Goodwill collection day. A 629-8838 jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net 823-3538 donation trailer will be set up in the parking lot until 4 p.m. Please 824-7927 see the flyer on page 13 for a list of acceptable items.

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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS • Bill Diana Clements, Co-Chair • Barnhart, co-chair tenor4@comcast.net bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us 665-4353 629-8838 • Rich Ferreira, co-chair • Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair raf49er@yahoo.com jltebbutt@gmail.com 629-8371

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

OPERA MODESTO “RIGOLETTO� – Wednesday, October 9 @ 6 p.m. – Opera Modesto presents “Rigoletto� and we’re getting a sneak peek! A tragic story of innocent first love, jealousy, vengeance and sacrifice. Rigoletto, based on the book by Victor Hugo, features some of opera’s most recognizable and beautiful music. Refreshments will be served. Sign up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE

CASINO TRIP TO BLACK OAK – Wednesday, October 16 @ 8:30 a.m.

Board the bus for a five-hour stay to Black Oak Casino. Arrange to be at the Clubhouse by 8:15 a.m. The emergency contact at the front desk must be completed each time. Pay at the front desk. $13 CASH ONLY (does not include tip for the driver).

WINE 101 – Thursday, October 17 @ 6 p.m. – Wine 101 returns in October for an end of summer potluck/get together. Please bring a salad, an entree or a dessert to share. (Please note, this is not our regular appetizer event.) Special wines will be provided on the community table for discovery of some newer varietals as well as some old standards. Sign up at the front desk. $5 non-refundable DANCE WITH THE SECOND CHANCE BAND – Wednesday, October 23 @ 6 p.m. – Woodbridge’s own, The Second Chance Band will be here for an evening of your favorite music. BYOB and appetizers. Dessert will be served. Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $5 OLLI@PACIFIC | PANAMA AND THE U.S. ON THE WORLD STAGE, THEN AND NOW PART 1, GENE BIGLER – Thursday, October 24 @ 3:30 p.m. – In this two-part lecture, we will review the way the historical experience of the two regions intertwined from the colonial era to the transfer of control over the Canal from the U.S. to Panama on December 31, 1999. Must be an OLLI associate member to attend. In the Multipurpose Room.

BREAST CANCER WALK AND CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME Thursday, October 10 @ 8 a.m. – We’ve joined forces with the WSSC this :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX ÀQG \RX DUH year to offer the Breast Cancer Walk with Softball Game to follow.

Important Notice unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk POOCH PARADE AND COSTUME CONTEST – Saturday, October 26 Walk registration will be begin at 8 a.m. The walk will start at the

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Clubhouse at 8:30 Cancellations and end at Del Webb Field for a pink balloon Parade and Costume Contest. Parade will begin at 10 a.m.; have release. Walk is approximately 1.5 miles. Stick around for the your pups lined up by 9:45. Other events include a tricks for treats Breast Cancer Charity Softball Game. First game will start at 10 contest and hot dog lunch. Proceeds collected will benefit PAL. a.m. We encourage everyone to wear PINK! Snack Shack will be Sign up at the front desk. Liberty Park. open and all proceeds will benefit Barbells for Boobs, a local breast cancer charity. Sign up for the walk at the front desk.

TECH NIGHT WITH JESSE ADAMS – Tuesday, October 29 @ 6 p.m.

Technology is touted as bringing simple solutions for our complex NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, October 10 lives but sometimes it seems too complicated. Often, you need @ 10 a.m. – Learn more about your Woodbridge Owners someone to answer a simple question but have a hard time getting Association and join the Clubhouse team as they answer your a satisfactory answer. These tech nights are designed for just questions. Learn about the association structure, the Architectural that - getting your technology concerns answered. The forum will Review process and the resources and activities available to you. In be a large group Q&A with time set aside for one-on-one questions. the Oxford Room. RSVP at the front desk.

Bring your lists and let’s make you more tech-savvy. Sign up at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. FREE OLLI@PACIFIC | THE GOLDEN RULE: HOW IS IT STILL RELEVANT, ALEXIS EASTON – Thursday, October 10 @ 3:30 p.m. – Is the Golden BOO BRUNCH – Thursday, October 31 @ 10 a.m. – We’re Rule still useful for humankind or has its day passed? What is celebrating Halloween all day long. Join us for our first ever Boo replacing it in our rhetoric and behavior? Must be an OLLI associate Brunch! Menu includes: Brain Food Salad, Evil Stepmother fruits, member to attend. In the Multipurpose Room. devilish scrambled eggs, goblin baked ham, trick or treat pancakes and a dessert bar to die for. Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $10 CHRIS PUCCI PRESENTS “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA� – Thursday, October 10 @ 7 p.m. – From his hideout under a 19th century HALLOWEEN DANCE & DINNER - Thursday, October 31 @ 5:30 p.m.

Paris Opera house, the brooding Phantom schemes to get closer It’s a Halloween Bash! Join us if you dare. A burger bar, chips and to Christine DaeĂŠ, the female protagonist. Join us for the music of the night; let your fantasies unwind in this chilling romantic evening a spooky dessert will be on the menu and The Knee Deep Band will be here to provide the music for a Monster Mash Dance! of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Operaâ€? starring Costumes are encouraged. There will be prizes given out for the Chris Pucci, a 60-minute vocal spectacular! Costumes are highly recommended for this masquerade. Table seating. Purchase tickets best costumes. Bring your own BOOS. In the Multipurpose Room.

Doors open at 5 p.m. $20 at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Room. $10

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STAFF RECOGNITION DAY

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ednesday, October 16, is designated as Staff Recognition Day. Homeowners will have the opportunity to celebrate and recognize Woodbridge staff for the work they do to maintain our active, safe and aesthetically pleasing community.

An Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. will allow time for homeowners to personally thank staff. Each staff member will be recognized during a brief program. Additionally, light refreshments will be served.

Homeowners planning to attend the Open House are encouraged to RSVP at the front desk. There is no cost to attend this event, however, numbers are needed for planning purposes.

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By Sharyl Burgeson eet Rosario Villena, Woodbridge’s newest full-time employee, hired as temporary office coordinator in April 2019 to replace Leilani Rodriguez who assumed the title and duties of operations manager.

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For the past 14 years, Rosario worked as an executive assistant in different companies around and in San Francisco. In this position, she provided administrative and business support to managing directors, vice presidents and associates. Rosario also handled accounts payable and receivable, inventory and maintenance of equipment and technology, in addition to other duties.

At Woodbridge, a few of Rosario’s main duties involve attending weekly meetings and processing paperwork for both the Architectural Review Committee and board members. She then prepares an Excel spreadsheet for inspection of any approved projects requested. Rosario also compiles the courier deposit and balances petty cash on a daily basis.

As Rosario works in an office behind the front desk, she does not come in contact with many residents unless she is making coffee (about two pots daily out of a total of up to 10, depending on the day) or covering the front desk when Lead Monitor Pat Eckert takes her lunch break.

Rosario, or “Charo� as she is called by friends and family, emigrated from the Philippines to the United States with her family of five (her older brother had to remain home because of his age) when she was 17 years old. Charo lived in Baltimore, Maryland, for a year with her dad’s side of the family before moving to Union City, California, to live with her mother’s side of the family. Charo prefers the West Coast, primarily because of the weather.

Charo completed two additional years of high school

in Union City to become English-proficient, received an AA degree from Chabot College and majored in business administration for two years at California State University, East Bay, before getting married and having a son. However, since her son turned five years old, she has been a single mom.

Charo commutes from Union City to Woodbridge Photo contributed daily. “It’s only about an hour’s drive and I listen to music, hip hop, R&B, jazz and country being my favorites. It’s not a bad commute,� she related.

In her spare time, Charo visits her son, daughter-in-law and their sons, two and four, who live in Livermore. “I love to babysit my grandbabies so their parents can have a ‘date night.’ They even took me to Disneyland so we could all babysit the boys on Mother’s Day,� she laughed.

Other interests include watching sports on television, especially the Oakland Raiders and Golden State Warriors, dancing and swimming.

If given the chance, Charo would like to retire and travel more. Europe would be her primary destination. “But, I’m realistic. I have to work and support myself,� she concluded.

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On the heels of the successful “So You Think You Wanna Quilt” classes last spring in which attendees were introduced to the world of quilt making, we will be holding a “So You Think You Wanna Papercraft” class this month.

We will be following that up with a hands-on Card Making class later in the month. Read on for more details on these two new classes. If you’ve ever wanted to get started making handmade greeting cards or begin to scrapbook, this just might be the month for you!

Here are the activities the Artists & Crafters group has going on this month in the Westport Room: Thursday, October 3 at 12:30 p.m. – SO YOU THINK YOU WANNA PAPERCRAFT class. This will be an informational class about the basics when getting started in card making and scrapbooking. Subjects include basic supplies, places to purchase supplies and online sites that provide samples and ideas. Betty Grandt and I will be discussing the basics for getting started making cards.

Interested in scrapbooking instead?

No problem. Elaine DeSouza will speak about scrapbooking. Attendees will also learn what supplies are available in the Westport Room to use. Demonstrations of card making techniques will be presented.

Samples of cards and scrapbook pages will be available to peruse.

Thursday, October 3 at 6 p.m. – EVENING KNITTERS & CROCHETERS Friday, October 4 at 10 a.m. – Artists & Crafters GENERAL MEETING. This is the Artists & Crafters group’s monthly meeting. Be among the first to hear of classes, activities and events. Also, the Nominating Committee will present nominations for new officers. The election will be held at the November meeting.

Saturday, October 12 – CAR SHOW/CRAFT FAIRE – at Liberty Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See the beautiful classic cars and shop for amazing items that some of our community’s crafters have made.

Monday, October 14 at 10 a.m. – DOODLEBUGS class - It’s amazing to see the clever creations that can be done with a liner pen. Come join Kathy Dezotte as she teaches you a latest design.

Wednesday, October 16 at 9 a.m. – CARDMAKING class – This is the class for those of you who would like to make handmade greeting cards. Join instructors Kathy Anderson, Carolyn Johnson, Sandi Kinyon and Alice Luevano as they teach attendees to make wonderful cards. Each student will make (and take home) four different cards.

Friday, October 18 at 9 a.m. – SCRAPBOOKING Monday, October 21 at 10 a.m. – KAISER ONCOLOGY PILLOW WORKSHOP. Martha Harman will lead a talented group of ladies and make pillows for oncology patients. All are welcome to help create these pillows and

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you don’t need to know how to sew to help.

You may cut out fabric, stuff the pillows or hand sew the pillows closed. Please help put these pillows together and know your talent and energy are going toward helping someone who is facing a health challenge.

(Materials provided by Kaiser Hospital.)

Friday, October 25 at 10 a.m. – WOODBRIDGE ROCKS class. Have you discovered any painted rocks around the community? Join Kathy Dezotte as she teaches attendees how to create these fun, cleverly painted rocks. Paint some of your own for your yard – or hide some around the community for neighbors to discover!

A note for watercolor painters – Molly Cooper will not be teaching a class in October but Molly told me she will be back teaching her class in November.

We post the Artists & Crafters calendar of activities for the month and Class Sign-Up Sheets/class supply lists on the easel outside the Westport Room following the General Meeting.

Have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

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By Women of Woodbridge President Polly Smith

By Cherie Ford

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ifty-one women attended the Women of Woodbridge meeting held August 21. We sincerely appreciated the 15 new women who attended. They are motivated and willing to help with upcoming events.

At this meeting we passed the club’s revised bylaws which will take effect in 2020.

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

Bridge Scores

We are looking forward to having scones prepared

by Manteca Unified School District’s Be.tech Academy again this year. We are happy to be part of this wonderful opportunity for the Manteca High culinary school and support students’ ongoing education. We will pre-sell the scones the last two weeks in October and have them ready for distribution in early November. We will post more information on precise times and dates on the Clubhouse flyer board.

We have started selling tickets to the Black and White Gala being held October 4 and 5 on the patio. Mark your calendar for this fun-filled evening profiting the Boys and Girls Club of Manteca.

The slate of officers for the next two years will be presented at the October meeting and the election will be held in November. If you are interested in any position, please contact a member of the nominating committee: Denise Barta, Denise Armstrong or Marybeth Saari as soon as possible. Contact information may be found in the Woodbridge Community Directory.

We continue to support the Women of Woodbridge Mission Statement: “Women of Woodbridge representing the Del Webb community strives to enrich the lives of children in the Manteca area. In the process of fulfilling this mission, members share talents, socialize, expand their knowledge, develop interest.”

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Our next membership meeting will be Wednesday, September 25, in the Clubhouse. We hope you will attend and volunteer before the end of the year. .

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What’s the real value of HEARING AIDS? “Did your new hearing aids cost much?�inquired a friend. “Well,� said the new hearing aid user as he drew a deep breath, “my hearing loss cost me three lost friendships that I know of, a strained relationship with my wife, two grandchildren who think I don’t understand them, early retirement without the gold watch, eons of boredom at church, and lost interest in Bingo, dances, and get-togethers.�

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Goodwill San Joaquin Valley wishes you success in your yard sale this weekend!

And to assist you (and the community), we are happy to accept any items* that don’t sell! To make it easy and convenient, we’re parking our Goodwill donation trailer at the Woodbridge Club House from 11am – 4pm on Saturday, Oct. 5th.

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Terrell S. Estes Memorial Baked Potato and Chili Feed WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz Cutlines by Carol Jo Hargreaves and Bob Naramore

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hen Terrell Estes served as Men of Woodbridge President, he started a chili feed fundraiser, using his own secret recipe for the chili. The event continues as a tribute to Terrell who passed May 17.

Chuck reminded attendees of the fall Dessert and Dance event, featuring Second Chance Band and a huge assortment of sweets and goodies, to be held November 13. Tickets go on sale in mid-October.

While sorting through old paperwork, Chuck Harvey found a handwritten copy of Terrell’s chili recipe. Chuck had the recipe framed and an inscription added. In a touching presentation before meals were served, Anne Estes tearfully received the remembrance of her husband.

The Men of Woodbridge “Terrell S. Estes Memorial Baked Potato and Chili Feed,” held September 11, was the largest feed thus far and it came off without a hitch. More than 200 tickets were sold and almost every ticket holder attended. There were very few meals packaged “to go.”

Outgoing President Chuck Harvey thanked the entire Men of Woodbridge team for its effort and the Woodbridge community for consistently honoring MOW by attending and supporting the group’s sponsored events.

Lem Phillips takes tickets as Men of Woodbridge members prepare and serve trays of chili, cornbread and baked potatoes. Vegetarian chili, dessert and beverages were also available.

chili feed fundraiser

Tom Loitz and Dave Reed prepare pots of chili.

The food and service were outstanding thanks to the experienced Men of Woodbridge cooks and servers.

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By Jack Dauler

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he history of chess can be traced back nearly 1500 years, although the earliest origins are uncertain. The earliest predecessor of the game probably originated in India, before the 6th century AD. A minority of historians believe the game originated in China. From India, the game spread to Persia. When the Arabs conquered Persia, chess was taken up by the Muslim world and subsequently spread to southern Europe. In Europe, chess evolved into roughly its current form in the 15th century.

Chess is a board game for two players. It is played on a square board, made of 64 smaller squares, with eight squares on each side. Each player starts with 16 pieces: eight pawns, two knights, two bishops, two rooks, one queen and one king. The goal of the game is for each player to checkmate the other’s king. Checkmate is a threat (“check”) to the opposing king, which no move can stop. It ends the game.

There are 400 different positions after each player makes one move apiece.

There are 72,084 positions after two moves apiece.

There are 9+ million positions after three moves apiece.

There are 288+ billion different possible positions after four moves apiece.

“You could play this game for a lifetime and not have the same moves.”

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CHESS AND BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

By Jack Dauler

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enjamin Franklin once said, “The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement. Several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions.“ This quote is from a paper written by Mr. Franklin in June 1779. While Ben was not the top chess player of his day, he understood the great benefits one can obtain from playing the game.

Because Saturday, October 12, will be National Chess Day, I and members of the Woodbridge Chess Club, along with Ben Franklin, want to point out the benefits “acquired and strengthened” by playing chess.

• Chess brings people together. Meeting new people with different languages and cultures.

• It can raise your IQ. A study has shown that IQ scores rise after chess instruction and games are played.

• Helps to prevent Alzheimer’s. Because the brain works like a muscle; it needs exercise.

• Exercises both sides of the brain. Researchers found that geometric shapes and chess positions were identified faster when both sides of the brain were used.

• Increases your creativity. The right side of your brain is responsible for creativity, and you use it more playing chess, by being creative in your movements of chess pieces.

• Improves your memory. Remembering how your opponent makes moves and recalling your counter moves.

• Increases problem-solving skills. A chess match is like one big puzzle that needs solving. Like how you plan your strategy to attack and how to react to your opponent’s moves.

• Improves concentration. You must look at the entire board and all pieces.

• Teaches planning and foresight. Strategy games like chess can promote prefrontal cortex development, the area of your brain responsible for planning, judgment and self-control.

It is difficult to believe, but more than 25 percent of the world’s population plays chess, which indicates the importance of this sport. The contemporary chess game not only positively affects mental development and the development of logical thinking, but it also gathers people into a team, a community with similar goals and interests. People communicate, share experiences and, particularly, play chess. This is perhaps the whole point of the game.

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IT’S TIME TO FLY YOUR FLAG

By Carol Jo Hargreaves

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onday, October 14, is Columbus Day this year. The national holiday was originally observed every October 12 but, in 1971, was changed to the second Monday in October (creating a three-day weekend for many).

been called the Italian Heritage Parade in an effort to celebrate the accomplishments and culture of all Italians and Italian-Americans.

The first Columbus Day celebrations, held in 1792, were organized by the Society of St. Tammany in New York and the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Italian-born Christopher Columbus’ historic landing in the Americas. (Did you know Columbus landed on the island of Guanahani in the Bahamas and never actually made it to North America?) The 400th anniversary in 1892 was declared by President Benjamin Harrison. In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed the day a federal holiday.

Columbus Day has become criticized and controversial. The earliest opposition was against Catholic immigrants but since the 500th anniversary was approaching in 1992, it is more about poor treatment of the indigenous populations of the Americas, including mutilation, slavery and systematic violence.

Celebrations of Columbus Day range from large-scale parades to “a day of observance� to complete non-observance. San Francisco says the Italian-American community’s annual Columbus Day Parade, established by Nicola Larco in 1868, is the nation’s oldest continuously existing celebration. Since 1994, however, the parade has

The following California cities now celebrate “Indigenous Peoples Day,� instead of Columbus Day, to recognize Native Americans, the first inhabitants: Berkeley, Santa Cruz, San Fernando, Burbank, Long Beach, Los Angeles (city and county), San Luis Obispo, Watsonville and San Francisco.

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ææ COOKING 401

Dog Days of Summer

Cindy displays a toasted sandwich pocket in which she makes a grilled cheese sandwich right in the toaster.

Several brands of reusable bags like these are marketed as non-stick, heat resistant, easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

Article and photos by Jan Spence

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ooking 401’s “Dogs Days of Summer” was the last class for 2019 and what a fun class it was.

Cindy Della Monica of Cheese Central in Lodi, served two different gazpachos to start us off. The cold Spanish-style soup was followed by two cheese dishes, Dutch Toasties and a dessert sandwich made of Brie, chocolate and basil along with a raspberry soup shot.

Sharon Borstad (left) and Sharon Kirker enjoy their raspberry shot desserts.

The Dutch Toasties were made with a new kitchen tool called Toastabag®. It is a quick and easy way to make a grilled sandwich in a toaster. It can also be used to reheat other foods like pizza slices. Cindy made the toasties with four different cheeses, along with mayonnaise, mustard and honey. YUM!

Photos by Jan Spence

Cooking 401 has been fun and informative for me.

It surprised me after cooking all these years that I always came away from a class learning something new. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who participated. I would also like to send a special thank you to Bonnie Pater and Dottie Olsen for helping me all these years. It takes a good team to get things to run smoothly. Also, to Sharon Borstad, my Christmas Party decorator, and my husband Mike for all of his help.

Class members intently watch Cindy demonstrate her knife skills.

Keep your eyes out for the new cooking class that will start in January.

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SCENE @ the Clubhouse W WBL photos by Sharyl Burgeson Cutlines by Carol Jo Hargreaves

oodbridge LIFE staffers visited the Thursday, September 12, gathering of Crocheters and Knitters in the Westport Room of the Clubhouse. We found a group of eight women industriously working on gifts for family members or items to donate to charity. The group has been meeting “since the beginning of Woodbridge” and is “40 percent knitting/crocheting and 60 percent social/fun.”

The Crochet/Knitting group led by Nancy Berger meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. A new Evening Crochet/Knitting group led by Debbie Kester began meeting in early September. It meets the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m.

Peggy Hames (left) deftly knits a pastel colored baby blanket to donate to Travis Air Force Base. Lee Eaton (right) works on a luxuriously soft baby blanket in turquoise, light blue and yellow chenille yarn. Lee was having a difficult time deciding whether she would donate or keep the blanket. While we were there, she was leaning toward keeping her velvety creation.

Maria Phillips (left) displays a lavender crocheted baby blanket that she plans to donate to Travis Air Force Base. Nancy Berger (right) knits an earth tone baby blanket. Nancy makes about one blanket a month to donate to the Air Force Base.

Jeannie Lowery is one of a group led by Carole Pfoutz who makes cozy baby blankets of fleece fabric with crocheted edging to donate to San Joaquin General Hospital. The fleece is cut with a rotary cutter, then holes in which to crochet are punched at even intervals around the edge.

Letha Watson, who has lived in Woodbridge 13 years, crochets a mint green baby hat to donate to Doctors Hospital of Manteca.

Michelle Harmon (left) is making a gray, brown and white crocheted blanket for a friend.

Janet DeLisle (right) crochets a navy baby blanket for Travis AFB. Both women also crochet prayer shawls to donate to their church.

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A STRAIGHT FLUSH BEATS A FULL HOUSE

By Ray Noble

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hen water pumps that supply our homes cannot meet the demand due to an electrical outage, we have a lack of water to flush our toilets.

READY?

Now, flush your toilet and watch how it works.

The valve at the bottom opens, allowing the water to flush the toilet. Then the valve closes, the flush is over and water will enter from the pipe on the right side till the float shuts it off. All automatic.

Great, eh? But when the water pressure is zero, you will have to fill the tank. No problem! Just take about two gallons of the water you’ve stored for this situation and pour it into the tank. Now you’re ready for the next flush. Don’t worry about over filling. The open-ended pipe you see in the center of the tank is for overflow and will simply send the extra water to the toilet.

It has been suggested that you could simply pour a supply of water into the toilet bowl after raising the seat and it would be sufficient to do the job. This may be untidy and insufficient. There is an easier and more hygienic method to prepare your toilet to flush in the way you’re accustomed.

First, meet your “Closet Tank.” It is just to the rear of the part of the toilet you sit on.

On the front of the closet tank is the handle you use to flush the toilet. The tank also has a lid on top that is removable. Remove the lid and place it someplace safe. Be careful, it is ceramic and is breakable. This tank is the reservoir for the water used to flush the toilet.

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If it is any help, study the accompanying drawing.

The black round thing is the float. There are many different types. My float is a donut-shaped thing that moves up and down the water supply pipe.

Have fun, entertain children and uptight adults.

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hen you think of vegetable gardens, succulent summer fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, squashes, peppers, cucumbers and melons most likely spring to mind.

In our area, though, winter growing vegetables far outnumber summer ones. Early October is the perfect time to set out young seedlings (and sometime seeds) of many delicious veggies. All the vegetables listed below enjoy cool fall and winter temperatures and will tolerate frost.

variety. Other vegetables to plant now as seedlings include broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, collards, and bok choy.

Many vegetables can also be planted from seed in October.

The selection is almost endless: choose from beets, carrots, turnips, radishes, mustard greens, parsnips, fava beans and peas. Beets and carrots come in many varieties and colors. Be patient when planting carrots, since they can take upward of two weeks to sprout. An added bonus of beets is that the greens are just as good to eat as the roots.

Radishes grow quickly and should be ready for harvest in about 30 days. Peas may be planted any time from October through March. Most of these vegetables are available in many delicious varieties. You could even plant two or more varieties of one sort that mature at different times to extend your harvest.

Lettuce seedling To me, among the best and easiest to grow is leaf lettuce.

There are lots of varieties including butterhead, romaine, oak leaf and ruby red. About 45 days after planting you should be picking beautiful full heads. Other leafy vegetables such as cabbage, both regular heading and Chinese or Napa varieties, thrive in fall and winter. All varieties of kale may be planted now and will overwinter well through early spring. I enjoy Tuscan kale but there are many others including Russian and curly leaf. Swiss chard is another cool season leafy green. There are two main varieties, Bright Lights, that has red or yellow stems, or the old fashioned white stemmed

Chard, kale and mustard leaves

• Continue planting winter flowering annuals, such as pansies, Iceland poppies, dianthus, primroses, stock and decorative kale. Cyclamen also offer beautiful winter color.

These are all great in pots for spots of color. • Plant trees and shrubs now to get their roots established during cool weather. • Deadhead roses and feed one last time. • Once night time temperatures are at 50 degrees or less for two weeks, you can start planting bulbs such as daffodils, freesia, hyacinth, Dutch iris, grape hyacinth and anemone. • Keep citrus trees trimmed up 24� from the ground to prevent brown rot. • Start using bait to control for snails and slugs

Cate White sure to put out bait. If you have pets, be sure to avoid baits containing metaldehyde. Other pests include aphids, which can be controlled with insecticidal soaps or neem oil, and cabbage looper caterpillars, best controlled with B.t., or bacillus thuringiensis.

So, this fall, try your hand at growing a cool season vegetable or two. Some of them, including lettuce, swiss chard, kale and parsley are even quite ornamental.

And they’re tasty and healthy for you besides!

Carrots Vegetables in the onion family, such as leeks, green onions, bulb onions, shallots and garlic all grow well in the winter months. Garlic, bulb onions and shallots may be planted from cloves (in the case of garlic), or sets (small bulbs) from October in to November. Leeks and green or bunching onions may be planted now as seedlings.

Two annual herbs that grow well in winter and should be planted as seedlings are parsley and cilantro.

Technically, parsley is classified as a biennial, meaning that it grows through two seasons, setting seed and dying in its second year. It comes in curly leaf and Italian or flat leaf varieties. Of course, many herbs are perennial in our climate, growing year-round, including thyme, oregano, marjoram, sage and rosemary.

The primary pests in winter months are slugs and snails, so be

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Triker’s Travels

By Judy McNamara

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.”

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everal years ago, I conducted a presentation at the Clubhouse on dementia entitled “Caring for the Caregiver.” This evoked conversation and awareness on the topic of not only caring -XG\ 0F1DPDUD for the care-giver but also recognizing and trying to manage the symptoms of dementia. As many of you might know, dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life including memory and cognitive daily functions.

Managing the care of someone with dementia can be a daunting task.

I have traveled this devastating road with my husband Tom. Through networking and much research on the Internet, I was able to connect with people and organizations that could help me every step of the way and give me the strength to forge ahead one day at a time.

There are those of you here at Woodbridge who are confronted with this illness, whether you are a caretaker or you know someone dealing with the illness.

No one has dealt with this situation more gracefully, loyally and lovingly than Woodbridge resident Joyce Graham. She is the wife of and caretaker/manager for her husband Bob who has battled Alzheimer’s for four years. Joyce felt it very important to share her journey. The following are Joyce’s own heartfelt words about the challenges of this disease.

Alzheimer Medical Alert!

By Joyce Graham

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y now, a lot of you have noticed the little, white haired old man shuffling his way around the Woodbridge neighborhood. He is usually on a mission to the Clubhouse or baseball field. He is always confused, but determined. He knows not our address, our phone number or anyone’s name (except his and mine). Time of day or night is also not relevant (due to Bob’s sleep apnea). Many have notified me, as he almost always wears his name badge (even to bed sometimes). Our phone and address are on the back.

Thank you all for “caring.” But please be aware Bob also has diabetes, a pacemaker, AFib, is on blood thinner, etc., etc.

My only goal in life the last four years has been to keep him “going and happy (and safe).” Unfortunately, Bob feels he is in prison when encouraged to stay home, wanting to escape on my pink bike or head to town to buy a car. He then becomes a totally different (angry) person from the man I married 60 years ago.

If you see Bob wandering aimlessly, ask him, “Does Joyce know where you are?” He will always say “Yes” but that is not always true. Having cared for my mother 24/7 for eight years from beginning to end with Alzheimer’s, I know what is coming. She did not know who I was. My younger sister passed soon after from amputations due to a life of

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diabetes. I (and my dad) having had cancer four times, truly believe Alzheimer’s to be “the cruelest disease ever.” I hope I never have to put up any “LOST MAN” posters. However, I lose a part of Bob every day.

Moving to Woodbridge has been one of the smartest and happiest things I have done in my life.

Thank you, thank you, all of you. I could not have done it without you or our caring son Bobby and his wife Staci.

Bob Graham Watching softball is now Bob’s favorite thing.

He is the teams’ #1 fan, never missing any games (even practices sometimes). He loves people, cars, choir, dancing, bowling and going to the gym. He is also extremely proud of his Air Force picture in the lobby.

In closing, I have never in my 78 years met so many caring people in one place. It truly takes a village! To all of you caretakers out there (and all of us are), I salute, admire and love you. I know there is a special “Woodbridge heaven,” or, am I already there?

Laughter is music for the soul and every day Bob gives me something to smile about!

Donuts and coffee help, too. (Decaf is un-American.)

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~ Joyceee and soulmate Bob

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ext month is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. I felt it appropriate to add information pertinent to Joyce Graham’s article on dementia to make you aware of the vast amount of information available to those involved in caring for partners, spouses or relatives going through this difficult time in your life. I say “in your life” because it is you who are bearing the burden of the work and emotional upheaval during this difficult time.

As you may know, I have given a presentation in the Clubhouse on Caring for the Caregiver. For those not in attendance, here is some information that might be helpful.

Dementia is a broad term used to describe a number of different conditions that affect memory and cognitive daily functions and abilities.

THE TOP FOUR TYPES OF DEMENTIA: 1. Alzheimer’s disease – affects 50 to 70 percent of those diagnosed with dementia. It is treatable but not curable.

2. Vascular dementia – associated with problems with blood circulation to the brain; 10 percent 3. Lewy body disease – protein deposits develop in nerve cells in brain regions involved in thinking, memory and movement (motor control); affects 5 percent of those diagnosed with dementia 4. Frontal lobe or fronto-temporal dementia – caused by damage to this part of the brain; less than 5 percent

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Manteca’s History – Part 13:

Diseases, Droughts and Floods – Manteca in the 1920s

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Fom “Manteca - Selected Chapters of its History”

anteca’s canneries played a crucial role in feeding U.S. soldiers during World War I. Manteca Cannery opened in 1914 and in the year 1917 alone, it fed the U.S. Army with a quarter of a million cans of tomatoes, string beans, spinach and pork and beans. Manteca’s contribution to the war effort was so important that for the first time in the town’s history, cannery employees had to pass a federal background check to make sure nobody would poison the Army’s food supply.

Manteca Canning Co., 1919

A second cannery started in 1917 and by the end of the War in 1918, there were four canneries distributing canned goods all across America: Manteca Cannery, Nile Garden Cannery, Manteca Packing Company and California Tomato Paste Company.

Photo courtesy of Manteca Bulletin

The biggest impact on local industry came in 1918 with the final opening of the Spreckels Sugar plant.

Carl Spreckels had announced his plans for the factory in 1916, but with most of the country’s steel being needed for tanks and war ships, progress was slow. But then, with the war coming to an end in 1918, the sugar plant was completed in record time, creating 400 new jobs.

Spreckels Sugar plant

Fom “Manteca - Selected Chapters of its History”

Photo by F.H. Higgins, courtesy of calisphere.org.

Spreckels not only delivered sugar but also a very profitable side product. Sugar beets are, of course, grown for their sugar content. What is left after all the juice is squeezed out of the beet is called pulp, and cows like it!

Thus, next to the sugar plant grew a cattle yard called Moffat Feed Spreckels Sugar Company Yard, where cattle were fattened and sent to meat packing houses in San Francisco. W.H. Moffat had developed a formula of pulp, alfalfa, molasses and barley that was as nutritious as it was smelly. It was not the sugar plant that was responsible for Manteca’s very distinct odor in those days, but Moffat’s cattle food.

To accommodate their workers, the sugar plant and the canneries built a row of houses along Yosemite Avenue and many local businesses settled there. By the early 1920s, the Los Angeles Historic Record Company listed three general merchandising businesses, a drug store, a lumber company, a paint Lauritson's General Merchandise, Corner of shop, two hotels, a barber shop, Yosemite and Lincoln, 1920

a blacksmith, a plumber, a bakery, a physician, a dentist, three real estate companies and two banks.

So, the town was off to a good start in the early 1920s, but then things changed dramatically. In 1922, the sugar plant had to close as aphids and leaf hoppers had devastated the beet harvest.

It was not until 1931 that a parasite resistant strain of beets was developed.

Then, in 1924, another disease hit, farmers’ cattle herds were severely decimated by hoof-and-mouth disease. The only method known at the time to prevent the disease from spreading was to kill the cattle and cover them with lime. When the epidemic was brought under control in April 1924, farmers had lost 340 animals, Keppel Brothers Meat Market in the valued at $17,625.

1920s, 200 W. Yosemite

Photo courtesy of Manteca Historical Museum

By Volker Moerbitz

And then, as if to continue the string of biblical plagues, California was hit by one of the worst droughts of the century. In a normal year, the Woodward Reservoir, completed in 1916, would provide 46,000 acre feet for irrigation once every two weeks. The first irrigation run of 1924, however, had only 36,000 acre feet. After that, the reservoir was completely dry. Spring runoffs allowed for only two more runs of irrigation with even less water throughout the entire season.

To make matters worse, the only rain of the season came at the worst possible moment, in May, just before the first cutting of alfalfa crops, forcing farmers to import cattle feed from Washington at prohibitive prices.

It certainly was the hardest year for Manteca’s farmers so far and at the end of 1924, almost half of the mortgaged farms in San Joaquin County had gone into foreclosure.

As a result of the 1924 drought, farmers voted to finance the building of a new dam and reservoir at the Stanislaus River. In 1926, the Melones Dam was added to the South San Joaquin Irrigation District. The dam improved irrigation but could not prevent the next disaster.

As often happens after a period of drought, prayers for more water are answered in excess. In February 1930, the water level at Mossdale Crossing, which usually measures between 5 and 7 feet, rose to 20.45 feet, the highest level in recorded history. Levies broke in several locations, essentially turning the area into an island, cutting off connections to both San Francisco and Stockton.

Interestingly, the name Melones for the newly built dam had nothing to do with the area’s agriculture, but with the Gold Rush. Mexican prospectors named this part of the Stanislaus River “Los Melones” as the small nuggets they found there were shaped like melon seeds.

Resources: “Manteca – Selected Chapters of its History” by Evelyn Prouty, Manteca Bulletin, 1980; “Manteca, the story of a town” by Alice B. Coon 1943, published by The Manteca Historical Society; Manteca Centennial 2018, published online by the Manteca Bulletin; One Sweet Marriage – Manteca & Spreckels; Manteca Bulletin, May 25, 2018; “Manteca History” online (wrightrealtors.com); Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (water.weather.gov)

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The Team to be Reckoned with Comes Through

By Ray Rothbardt

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t the end of June, the Wildcats, Woodbridge’s 70 and over softball team, played a tournament in Lodi. At this tournament, every team we played was ranked at a higher level than we were. Even though we only won one game out of six, we felt pretty good about ourselves because we were competitive in every game and, on the second day of the tournament, each game was decided by one run. We were truly a team to be reckoned with.

Our next tournament was the Hall of Fame Tournament held at Big League Dreams Sports Parks in Manteca in early August. We took some time off in July but then resumed practice a few weeks before the tournament. As the tournament approached, we felt very confident that we could at least win a few games. Our skills had increased, we were playing well as a team and we were playing teams ranked the same as we were.

Our first game was Friday afternoon. We were playing the Redwood City Gold Rush, a really good team that had every expectation of winning the tournament. It was a close game for the first few innings but as the game progressed, our hitting took over and we won the game 23 to 16. Our next challenge was the California

Oaks. This was a close game all the way but in a low scoring game, we prevailed 12 to 6. To say we came away from day one feeling good about ourselves would be an understatement but we still had one more day to go.

We started day two “bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.” We knew we had a chance to win the whole thing but we would have to be at our best. We definitely met that challenge. The Lincoln Hills Coyotes were our next opponent. This team plays a lot of tournaments and was very experienced. We already knew that if we beat them, we would at least tie for the Championship. From the beginning, we had this game in hand and won 25 to 15.

One game to go! We entered our last game against the Redwood City Chiefs confident but cautious, knowing that if we won, the Championship would be ours. We came out swinging, scoring five runs in every inning except one. We also played great defense and won this game, 24 to 6.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! What a great feeling.

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ell, the Silver Sluggers’ move to change up the outfield (four outfielders and one buck short) to reduce the number of Hot Dog Home Runs is working! There were only eight Hot Dog Home Runs for the month of August: Erin Spoden — 1 Dennis Donaldson – 1 (new total — 2) Dennis Barta — 1 Craig Radford — 3 (new total — 7) Brian Jones — 1 (new total — 4) Sam Barney — 1 While griller Ron Kackley gets a breather, the Snack Shack staff is busy with all of the Root Beer Floats (for triples) produced this month—a total of 19! Those hitters include Brian Jones (3), Laurie Coughlan, Ron Bordi, Steve Hosler (2), Charm Mathis (2), Mike Frary (2), Albert Low, Dick Turner, Debbie Knupfer, Dottie Aubrey, Phil Rankin, Horace DiMaggio, Ken Beaty and Dave Avelar.

It’s bad enough to connect with the ball and have it go foul, but to foul it right to your face? Jeanie Mini was more than a little stunned.

don’t be. They are switching it up. So far, they have been the Red Warriors, Red Rebels, Red Turf Queens, Red Storm and Red Flames. I love it!

Tom Hower broke the record for shortest single … 2 inches. Yes, 2 inches.

I was evidently sitting in the “Rogerville” section of fans, where they were referring to Roger Gibson as “Superman.”

His wife, Ann, told me he has a T-shirt that says, “Made in 1937; all original parts!”

Roger was at bat and after two called strikes, the next pitch was ball one. Roger called out to the pitcher, “Yeah, that’s what I like. Three more!”

Not sure how to strike up a conversation with a Diamond Gal? Here’s some “DGals Data” to help you: Laurie Stillmaker’s first and only dance recital was at age 52 performing hip hop.

Janet Cameron never played softball before last year.

Keith Loudermilk (announcing) said “Patience is a virtue” as we all waited for what seemed like hours watching Erin Spoden’s huge fly ball eventually land in foul territory. Erin wins the” longest time for a foul” award for sure!

Grace Pasion met J. Edgar Hoover at the Norfolk, Virginia, FBI office.

Dave Leggitt was 1 for 2 in his first game and 2 for 3 in his second game, creating a nice batting average of .600.

Patti Peterson’s college nickname is “Peppermint.”

Wayne Gordon had the best play of the day — he bobbled the catch, then kicked a perfect long shot over to first (from the mound) to get the out. He will be accepting sign-ups soon for his new soccer league…

Jim Araya is a total gamer — whatever it takes to get on base. His recent 9-inch single was added to his long list of short singles.

Welcome back, Don Woolard! He went 3 for 3 in his first game back.

I guess patience really is a virtue — Horace DiMaggio bobbled the ball three times to make the catch. Way to hang with it, Horace.

If you’re confused about the D-Gals Red Team name,

Kim Sakoi’s nickname is “Wimpy,” given by her best friend’s mom.

Sally Rankin’s nickname was “Salpo Dilemma Head.”

Donna Bellamy’s nickname is “Donnabell.”

More Uncle Frank’s Grill free lunch winners this month: John O’Rourke, Carol Collister, Sally Erlich, Sharon Fields, Bob Collister, Connie Haubert, Donna Ybarra, Nancy O’Rourke, Ron Kackley, Peggy Meagher, Paul Bowers, Louise Rodriguez, Frances Ramos and RJ Klug.

There are many softball fans who have never played here, but their friends/neighbors do and they come down to watch. Warren Wooten says his friends have since stopped playing but he still comes down to experience the fun.

Come on down, watch your neighbors, grab a bite at the Snack Shack and have some fun with us.

Let’s play ball!

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Editor’s Note: Each month the Woodbridge Senior Softball Club submits biographical articles introducing readers to council members, coaches, players and volunteers.

This month, two of the most “life-experienced” players are featured: Diamond Gals’ Grace Pasion and Silver Sluggers’ Horace Ellis.

MEET YOUR PLAYERS: Diamond Gals Grace Pasion

By Keith Loudermilk WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

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scora Grace Hunter Pasion was born and raised in Marion, North Carolina. Located on the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains – “Where Main Street Meets the Mountains” – Marion is about 35 miles east of Asheville. Grace is the oldest of three children – with one brother and one sister – and spent part of her childhood in Pennsylvania. Her father worked as a welder and carpenter on the railroad during World War II but suffered from a crushed arm that ended his railroad career. After her parents divorced, Grace’s mother, who then raised her family alone, returned to Marion. Her mother worked for Marion Manufacturing Company as a spooler/spinner, while Grace cared for her younger siblings.

Graduating from Marion High School in 1956, one of Grace’s fondest memories was playing Lucille Ball in the play “I Love Lucy” during her junior year. Grace then attended Brevard Methodist College in Brevard, North Carolina, on a full scholarship. She earned the lead role in “I Love Ginger” (a farce about a girl trying to play football) and sang soprano with the college chorus. Grace graduated in 1958 with an Associate of Arts degree in business administration.

She then moved to Norfolk, Virginia, to start work. She lived with her paternal aunt and uncle and first worked as a secretary at Acacia Life Insurance Company for two years. While in Norfolk, she enjoyed acting at the Norfolk Little Theater and played the lead role in “Bus Stop.”

Following a tip from a friend, Grace applied with the Federal Bureau of

Investigation (FBI), passed a background investigation and shorthand test (remember shorthand?). She was hired in 1960 as a secretary, working for eight years until 1968, when she retired to become a full-time mom. During her time with the FBI, Grace worked five years in Norfolk and three in Honolulu, Hawaii. Traveling to her new headquarters, Grace fondly remembered her trip from San Francisco to Honolulu sailing on the SS Lurline, where she met Tennessee Ernie Ford and his wife!

Grace met her future husband, Alfonso (Al) Justo Pasion, in 1965 at the Business and Professional Singles Club of the YMCA in Honolulu. Al had immigrated to the United States from the Philippines with his family in 1948 when he was only 13 years old. He earned a scholarship and completed Continued on page 33

Silver Sluggers Horace Ellis

By Keith Loudermilk WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

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orace George Ellis was born in 1931 in Manchester, Jamaica. The third youngest of eight children – with four sisters and three brothers – Horace worked from a young age on the family farm. His mother passed when he was only four years old and his father then raised the family alone. They grew beans, corn, potatoes, bananas, sugar cane and several varieties of vegetables. Horace was no stranger to hard work. This strong work ethic learned at a young age has led Horace to take on every life endeavor with vigor!

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TRIVIA

To define Horace only by his work would shortchange him. He plays as hard as he works.

From a young age, Horace played cricket and soccer. He also enjoys watching Jamaica in national and international cricket tournaments.

Jamaica competes

against other British Commonwealth nations, including Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Barbados, South Africa and, of course, Great Britain.

A good hitter in senior softball, you can see how, depending upon the pitch, Horace attacks the ball with a traditional baseball swing or his signature cricket swing. In either case, bat meets ball!

Horace worked as a bricklayer in Jamaica from his late teens through late 20s, then followed his three older brothers and emigrated to England in 1959.

Overall, he spent around 15 years in the United Kingdom where he worked primarily in the road building industry.

Horace moved about 80 miles from Sheffield to Northampton for work and lodged at a home owned by his future bride’s aunt. He met and courted a young lady named Izadine who immediately stole Horace’s heart. Commonly known as Ida, Izadine and Horace were married in 1961 and their son Andrew was born in 1964. Horace and Ida were married for 55 years until Ida passed in 2016.

Horace also worked weekends managing a discotheque and DJ’d for weddings. Due to financial and licensing restrictions in England, Horace and family first emigrated to the United States in 1968. Since he could only rent the discotheque in England, Horace aspired to purchase a building in New York City and run his nightclub full-time. Can you imagine Horace at New York City’s famous Studio 54 in the 1970s?

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From Grace Pasion page 32 college at Marquette University, graduating in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. Working first in Milwaukee for Square D Company, then in Honolulu with the Hawaiian Electrical Products Company (HEPCO), his life journey met with Grace’s on that eventful night in 1965.

Grace relieved a fellow FBI secretary in Tokyo for seven weeks, then returned to Honolulu and resumed her courtship with Al. They were married in 1966, had two children – first, daughter Lisa and then son Adrian – when Grace chose to retire and raise her young family. Grace did not resume her career until 1980, when she began working for the attorney general’s office in Honolulu.

In 1980, tragedy struck when daughter Lisa, returning home from school and disembarking from the school bus, was struck and killed by a truck at the Hawaii Kai Shopping Center.

In 1981, when Al accepted a job with Square D Company in South San Francisco, the family moved to Walnut Creek. They were active in the Newcomers Club and Grace enjoyed playing tennis at the nearby Pleasant Hill Tennis Club. Her team went undefeated in 1999! Al retired in late

1999 and they then moved to Spring Hill, Florida, located on the Florida panhandle near Pensacola. They moved again in 2005 to Georgetown, Texas – located about 30 miles north of Austin – and settled at Sun City Texas, a fellow Del Webb community. While there, Al was a member of the golf club and Grace was captain of the Round Rock Parks and Recreation tennis team. Having first traveled to Manteca to attend son Adrian’s wedding in 2001, Al and Grace then chose to move closer to Adrian, daughter-in-law Denise, and granddaughters Eva and Athena. They bought a home in Woodbridge in 2008.

Al and Grace traveled extensively during retirement, visiting the Caribbean, South America, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, China, the Philippines and Mexico. While flying to New York on November 2, 2017, on a planned vacation to Barcelona and Rome, Al had a seizure. Upon landing, he was transferred to Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York.

After he was stabilized, the Pasions returned home where Al celebrated his birthday on January 26, 2018. His condition worsened and he returned to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Stockton, eventually passing on March 6, 2018.

While Grace, to this day, sorely misses Al, she is very appreciative of her 52-year marriage, her children and grandchildren.

From Horace Ellis page 32 After an uneven experience in New York, Horace took his family back to England where he worked a factory job. Returning later to New York, he attempted to restart his nightclub business but by that time disco had lost its popularity.

Horace moved on and started his new career at New York City’s Catholic Mercy College in the building maintenance department. During his time there he also dug 13 graves for deceased sisters from the nearby convent. He had a productive 27-year career and led the paint department.

Retiring in 1996 at 65 years old, Horace and Ida moved to Port Charlotte, Florida. Port Charlotte is a coastal city south of Tampa, facing the Gulf of Mexico. Realizing his son, daughter-inlaw Darschna and only granddaughter

Yvonne lived across the country in California’s Bay Area, Horace and Ida moved to Del Webb by Woodbridge in 2008.

As they say, the rest is history.

Horace and Ida traveled extensively, including visits to the United Kingdom, Jamaica, Europe and throughout California. Horace also enjoys socializing with his friends in the gym and playing softball for over 10 years.

When I asked him which Woodbridge teams he played for, Horace simply said, “All of them!”

The next time you visit Del Webb Field, check out Horace. His enthusiasm for softball is contagious and his joy is like a young boy’s playing ball on Saturday mornings!

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ææWoodbridge Seniors Golf Club

By Bill Abrew

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ur monthly tournament was held August 19, one hour east of Stockton at Copper Valley Golf Club (formerly Saddle Creek), in Copperopolis. The course was very challenging but I believe all had a great time. Listed below are the results.

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

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EDITOR’S NOTE: My sincerest apologies to the men and women with lowest scores in the July Golf Putting Tournament. Six names were omitted from the list published in the September edition of Woodbridge LIFE. Here they are:

JULY PUTTING TOURNAMENT RESULTS TOP THREE Submitted by Karen Perrin

Closest to the Pin Hole #2 - John Peterson Hole #5 - Thanh Tran Hole #13 - Young Han Hole #16 - Albert Low

MEN Jerry Turnshek Mike Quaschnick Bob Perrin

WOMEN 37 39 40

Margaret Kimura Shawn Lane LaVerne Cortesi

Nicklaus Group 1st Mike Ancha 2nd Dan Pangilinan 3rd Jerry Becker Fewest putts 1st Jerry Becker 2nd Mike Patterson 3rd Mark Gattuso

Closest to the Pin Hole #2 - Bill Prioste Hole #5 - Dan Pangilinan Hole #13 - Jerry Becker Hole #16 - Mike Austin

On August 26, 16 members of our club played at Del Rio Country Club in Modesto. What a beautiful venue. The normally private course was open to the public for a day via the website “Golf Moose.” Hopefully, this will be an annual event.

October’s tournament will be at Creekside Golf Course in Modesto, October 21, with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Plan to arrive 45 minutes early for a brief meeting prior to tee off. Entry fee is $44. Payment is due by October 6.

Please come and join us – we’d love to have you. Not a member? Not a problem. All Woodbridge residents and guests are welcomed.

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

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ææDid You Know. . .

Heinz Compiled by Mike Spence

Henry John Heinz, founder and namesake of Heinz®, was born in Pennsylvania on October 11, 1844, but did you know?

• His first notable food packaging inspiration was to use clear glass bottles so customers could see the quality of what they were buying.

• In 1897, H. J. Heinz opened a pickle factory in Holland, Michigan.

It was then, and still is, the largest pickle factory in the world.

• The Heinz® label design, a keystone (capstone) design, is the nickname for Pennsylvania, “the Keystone State” and long-time home to H. J. Heinz. Pennsylvania was the middle colony of the 13 original colonies.

• Heinz® is big business, the fifth largest food company in the world as a part of Kraft Heinz Company.

• Paul Brown, a Michigan inventor, developed and patented the upside-down ketchup bottle. In 1995, Paul sold his company and patents to Heinz® for $13M. • H. J. Heinz was a leader in sanitary food processing and championed the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906.

• Condiment packets are a large portion of the Heinz® business. Did Heinz invent the packet? Lawyers are still sorting that out.

• In 2003, Heinz® brand ketchup held more than a 50 percent share of the world’s market for ketchup.

• In 1896, Heinz® adopted the “57 Varieties” as a slogan. The company was already producing more than 60 products but “5” was H. J. Heinz’s wife’s lucky number and “7” was his.

• H.J. Heinz’s first product was horseradish, based on his mother’s recipe.

• Heinz® has been a profitable stock.

Per Standard & Poor’s, between 1981 and 1991, it returned 28 percent annually.

• When Kraft Heinz hired the former CEO of Burger King® as their new CEO, McDonalds®, a 40-year customer, stopped using Heinz® products.

Resources: Cooksinfo.com, CNN.com, Heinz.com, kraftheinzcompany.com, wsj.com and en wikipedia.org

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ææ HEALTH TIPS

LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER Can You Train Your Brain?

By Susie Blair, RN, BSN

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he brain is our master controller and directly effects our health. Our “brain plasticity” is the ability to learn and grow as we age and should be protected.

With it, we can repair broken connections and make new ones.

But we need to train it regularly to keep that growth happening.

There are four major areas we should concentrate on improving our brain health: exercise – both physical and brain exercises, stress reduction, sleep and brain nutrients.

Exercise Brain exercise includes things like trying a new activity or skill. It could be something as simple as driving home a different way than usual or taking a class on painting or ballroom dance. It is anything that challenges you and makes you use creative thinking or problem solving. Keep practicing but don’t pressure yourself to the point of stress. Older adults who stay mentally active may be at less risk for Alzheimer’s – playing cards or other games, doing crossword puzzles, going to museums, etc. Great websites for Brain Games are Luminosity and AARP. Physical exercise also contributes to brain health. According to Christin Anderson, Wellness and Fitness Coordinator at USF, “When one exercises, you can think more clearly, perform better, and your morale is better.” He suggests a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate exercise three times a week for brain training purposes – things like working out, swimming, brisk walking and hiking. Exercise can also help with balance and preventing falls which could lead to brain injury. Consider joining the Walking Indoors class at the Clubhouse.

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Brain Nutrients A heart healthy diet is also good for your brain – fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, lean meats and low saturated fat dairy products.

Since the brain is a fatty organ it needs healthy fats like extra virgin olive oil, flaxseed oil, canola oil and fatty fish and fish oils. The Global Council on Brain Health (from AARP) supports this brain healthy diet but does not think there is any solid evidence linking brain health and supplements. Many other authors think there are enough studies to suggest otherwise. Some nutrients to consider that may help with your brain longevity are Vitamins A, E, B-6, B-12, acetyl-L-carnitine, alpha lipoic acid, phosphatidylserine, coenzyme Q-10, zinc, selenium and magnesium. Research is still being completed, but others might include Ginkgo biloba, lecithin and green juice and teas. Spices to use for boosting brain health are turmeric, basil, lemon balm, black pepper, sage, mint, salvia and lemon rosemary.

These are suggestions for your consideration to protect the most important organ in your body from harm and live a Longer and Healthier Life!

Resources: AARP Magazine, August-September 2019, brainhealth.nia.nih. gov, “Habits of Health” by Dr. Wayne Andersen, Harvard Men’s Health Watch and Web MD 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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Stress Reduction We are all stressed at times, but chronic stress can negatively affect brain health and age us faster. When we don’t relieve the stress, we bathe our brain and heart with substances that cause systemic inflammation.

Things that can help us relieve stress are meditation, yoga, deep breathing exercises, prayer and physical exercise. Participating in regular social activities, volunteering and staying in contact with loved ones can also reduce stress and, therefore, the risks to brain health.

Sleep Our bodies still need seven hours of sleep as we age. Lack of sleep can lead to memory problems, depression and being more accident prone.

Sleep is our body’s way of restoring and repairing organs and keeping the chemicals that combat inflammation in balance. It also refreshes areas of the brain that control mood, behavior and performance. Sleep is like a computer “defrag” for our brain. See my March 2019 Woodbridge LIFE article for tips on getting better sleep.

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ĂŚĂŚWILD THINGS in WOODBRIDGE

By Jana Kattenhorn ats â&#x20AC;&#x201C; things that go bump in the night. I love it when a new critter topic comes up on Nextdoor, a local social media site. National Bat Week is October 24-31. Just in time for Halloween!

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Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Valley is home to seven of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 25 to 27 known species.

The building and use of bat houses has been encouraged for years as bats can eat their bodyweight in insects each night, a positive alternative to the expensive use of insecticides.

Bats that live in pockets under house shingles are one thing - enjoy their insect eating life styles. But should they be getting into attics, care should be taken to remove them and plug the holes. Bat guano (poop) can carry a fungus that causes Histoplasmosis, a disease you can get from exposure to bat guano.

Histoplasma capsulatum spores, often found in decaying bat guano or bird

Many bats never reach maturity. The pups frequently die from flying accidents or falls from nesting sites. Bat populations are declining due to habitat loss and from a disease called white-nose syndrome found, for now, only east of the Rockies.

Follow these five simple steps to get rid of bats: 1. Determine the species of bat(s). Different species might require different approaches.

2. Locate the entry point in your home.

3. Carefully remove the entire colony of bats using traps or repellents.

4. Completely seal up the entry point.

5. Clean up the bat droppings.

It is recommended that professionals be hired to remove bats.

Resources: norcalbats.org/blog/ (this is an excellent article, with pictures, about

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Bat rabies is rare in California but is usually fatal, so it is wise to have all outdoor dogs and cats vaccinated for rabies and to never pick up a dead bat without hand protection. Do not handle a live bat because they bite. If bitten, get medical attention immediately.

Bats are the only truly flying mammal. They give birth to live young and nurse the babies. In our temperate climate, bats give birth between May and July and generally only have one pup. Depending on the size of the bat, pups nurse from five weeks to five months. Most pups learn to fly and forage for food at the age of three to five weeks.

Except for two desert bats, all California bats are insectivorous, generally catching their dinner on the wing. The two southern Photo credit: Little Brown Bat by Andy Reago and desert bats are nectarivorous and Chrissy McClarren from commons.wikimedia.org are known to indulge in nighttime drinking at hummingbird feeders, leaving lots of bat slobber behind. We can be glad they are not found this far north. The nectarivorous bats pollinate flowers including agave, saguaro, organ pipe cactus and other fragrant night blooming plants. The local pallid bat is a ground feeder, preferring crickets and other ground dwelling arthropods. Using sonar, the bat can â&#x20AC;&#x153;hearâ&#x20AC;? the insect walking on the ground.

Destination:

droppings, can be released and inhaled, settling in the lungs causing respiratory problems. Bat guano also SMELLS.

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For reservations: e-mail robin@setness.com or call (209) 476-8486

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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.

Mike and Eileen Hill cruised on Celebrity Summit from Newark, New Jersey, to Bermuda.

Kathy Comden, Bruce and Kandy Inlow visited Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Cirella and Eldon Regua on an inside passage Alaska cruise aboard the Star Princess.

Woodbridge residents traveled with Setness Tours to Eastern Canada and Niagara Falls. Front row (L to R): Vickie Killingsworth, Glenda Mohrman, Carolyn Johnson, Barbara Chandler. Back row (L to R): Mike Killingsworth, George Johnson, Richard Chandler.

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Kay family members attended a phenomenal performance of “Hamilton” at SHN Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco.

(L to R): Peggy Kay, Novie Kay, Jessica Kay and Julie Kay.

Send travel photos to WBLIFE2017@gmail.com

Please use highest resolution and type WB TRAVEL in the subject line. All travel photos MUST be submitted electronically.

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