WBL SEPTEMBER 2019

W oodbridge LIFE ARE YOU Volume 9 • Issue 9 • Number 96

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

September • 2019

September Electricity is essential to everyday life. We use electricity every day to cool and heat our homes, cook our food, wash and dry our clothes, heat our water, keep our lights on and our cell phones, television sets and computers running.

Electricity has become so reliable and available that we seldom think about what we would do without it …

This edition of Woodbridge LIFE will help you prepare to do without electricity in the event of a planned power outage.

Inside

From the Boardroom.. . . .

Groups and Clubs. . . . . .

Events and Activities. . . .

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

Scene at the Clubhouse. .

Gardener’s Corner .. . . . .

Triker’s Travels .. . . . . . .

Where in the World.. . . . .

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READY? HOW TO PREPARE FOR A POWER SHUTOFF

POWER OUTAGE

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PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Plan may result in two- to five-day power outages, possible for the remainder of 2019 as well as for the next several years. Be smart. Plan ahead and be prepared to fend for yourself in the event of a power outage.

See ARE YOU READY, pages 20-21, for more detailed information and resources

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From the Editor

What’s Going On at Woodbridge?

M

y thanks for the outstanding effort led by Mike Spence in producing the August edition of Woodbridge LIFE while I was enjoying myself in Greece and Turkey! It is a special treat to escape responsibility and visit another part of the world. Travel, regardless of where I go, is always eye-opening and enlightening.

My apologies to Woodbridge LIFE photographer Volker Moerbitz for inadvertently giving him credit for photos he did not take and, thereby, making him feel uncomfortable. The front-page photos in the July and August editions should, in fact, have been credited to founding editor Deb Ristau and Activities & Events Coordinator Jennie Custodio, respectively.

Sorry, Volker!

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Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor WBL Editor Carol Jo Hargreaves

As usual, this edition of Woodbridge LIFE is chockfull of valuable information, interesting stories and reports and photographs of recent activities and events.

The potential PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff is foremost in many people’s minds right now. You will find useful resources and tips from several contributors to help you prepare for a power outage.

Turn to the center section, pages 20 and 21. Keep the pages for future reference.

Also, you will find: • A description of the University of California Co-operative Extension Master Gardeners Program on page 23. You might want to become a Master Gardener yourself or simply use the handy resources available to you at their Help Desk in the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center on Arch Road near Stockton Airport.

• Jana Kattenhorn’s presentation of “The Dragons of Woodbridge,” Flame Skimmer and Widow Maker Skimmer dragonflies, on page 37.

• A succinct explanation of what happens to the assessment you pay each month by Board Secretary Bob Teglia in “From the Boardroom,” page 5.

• A comparison of popular nuts and their healthfulness by RN Susie Blair in “Health Tips” on page 36.

• Part 12 of Volker Moerbitz’s “Manteca History” series, this time about how the town became connected via rail and mail, on page 26.

• The flyer you need to present at Chili’s, September 23 and 24, to help Men of Woodbridge earn 15 percent of event days’ sales. Find the flyer on page 14.

• Lots of news about the Women of Woodbridge group, its accomplishments and future activities. See pages 12 and 13.

• Judy McNamara’s introduction of avid cyclists Phil and Connie Haubert in “Triker’s Travels” on page 27.

• September’s softball game schedule, Part 3 of Sally Rankin’s “History of the Diamond Gals,” Debby Hickey’s “News from the Booth” and recounts of several recent tournaments on pages 29, 30, 31 and 32, respectively.

• And more!

Remember, if you prefer to read an electronic version of Woodbridge LIFE, go to issuu.com and sign up to “Follow” Woodbridge LIFE or look for the handy link on the Woodbridge portal (ourwoodbridge.net). Under the Stay Connected tab, select Woodbridge LIFE. Thank you for reading Woodbridge LIFE – your life, your community, your news,

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

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

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Thank you!

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ntroducing … THE SUGGESTION BOX! On the Clubhouse front desk, Activities & Events Coordinator you will now find a black Jennie Custodio suggestion box. I receive dozens of suggestions on a monthly basis and all of them go into a rotation based on availability, cost, event type, etc. Recently, it’s been suggested that people want more. So, tell me what you want more of. I want to hear it!

We opened the same topic at the Listening Post in August and all of your suggestions are being taken into consideration for upcoming events. Thank you. We’ve spent the first half of the year implementing suggestions from the earlier part of the year and I hope you’ve enjoyed the events.

Something to please keep in mind: We all know not every event is every person’s cup of tea. While you might not have enjoyed the band, the food, the décor, etc., someone else might have loved it. We try to offer a variety of events so we provide a little something for everyone.

The same band someone may ask that we never bring back may be the very band that someone else wants back once a month.

Also announced at Listening Post and at the August WOA Board meeting, directors generously allocated an additional $2,000 a month to plan events! Effective in January 2020, we’ll use that extra money for more events, more cost-effective events and more free events. Stay tuned.

I also wanted to touch base on events at Liberty Park since the No. 1 question I’m getting this summer is, “Why haven’t we had any events at Liberty Park?” Some new liability concerns are under review (railings, lighting, lack of shade, extreme heat, noise after dark, etc.). Once the liability concerns have been resolved, please rest assured that one of my top priorities is to conduct events at Liberty Park again.

I know this has been a time of transition and with transition comes a lot of questions. Just a reminder, if you have a question or want clarification on anything, come and ask me.

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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ææ safety COMMITTEE update

By Debby Hickey, Safety Committee

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he Safety Committee discussed the need for some kind of updating on the submission of safety concerns derived from the PP&E inspection. We were advised that more information regarding the committee’s role will be forthcoming from the WOA Board.

We are now able to take on the task of developing, with Operations staff, a Safety Committee action/communication mechanism from residents to the Safety Committee and from the Safety Committee to residents. A form may be developed, along with a Safety Committee space on the Woodbridge portal. More info later, as this develops.

We are developing/designing an anonymous form to submit whenever any resident feels a particular incident, occurrence or hazard exists. This will be reportable to the front desk/monitor’s station, where it can be logged in. We are thinking of placing a handy Safety Observation Box in the Clubhouse and we may title the form “Safety Concern.” The form would also include a statement to the effect that if this is an emergency, notify staff immediately. More on this later as the process develops.

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BALLOT ELECTION CANCELED

By Election Committee Chair Jacque Reynolds

By now, I hope you have seen the names of the new WOA Board members: Rick Van De Boom Penny Tenczar Because only two candidates applied to serve on the board and there were only two openings to fill, the two candidates were appointed, per WOA Bylaws, and the Ballot Election was officially cancelled.

Therefore, the Surprise Raffle and both of the dates (August 14 and 19) for candidate events were not needed. They were also cancelled.

My thanks to Election Committee members Barbee Machado and Mary Kenefick for all of their work and commitment.

We are still working on a 2020 Safety Fair; watch for more info in coming months.

We are also addressing a concern of certain committee members, as well as maintenance staff, about the need to wear safety vests. We have submitted a Safety Committee recommendation to the board.

The Safety Committee was tasked with researching and bringing a recommendation to the board about the appropriateness of activating member patrols only during times of a scheduled PG&E power outage.

We discussed the extreme darkness, potential danger and the limited abilities we have as seniors, which might detract from patrolling by residents. We will investigate costs of hiring an emergency security firm.

We are continuing this discussion and review 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.

ARE YOU AWARE …

By Debby Hickey, Safety Committee

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t’s a hot day, you’re driving past the Clubhouse and see the inviting pool. Don’t you want to just go out there and jump right in? But, alas, you can’t … wait a minute, now what? Section 4.3.1.e of WOA Rules and Regulations states, “Swimsuits are required at all times while in the pool. Cutoffs or other forms of street clothes are not acceptable attire.”

So, let’s focus on the spa for now. We’ll get into jumping next time. Section 4.3.6.c states, “Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the spas.” There’s good reason for this one … children’s bodies cannot properly adjust to such hot temperatures; it is actually harmful to allow them in the spas. Please heed this rule.

Now you know.

WOODBRIDGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT MISSION: Safeguard the common interests and physical assets of the association that afford members an enhanced and rewarding quality of life in a fiscally responsible manner.

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

WHERE YOUR MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD WHERE YOUR MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD ASSESSMENT GOES ASSESSMENT GOES

By WOA Secretary Bob Teglia

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oes the number 164 ring a bell? That’s the monthly household assessment for the operation, maintenance and improvement of Woodbridge’s common areas and amenities. The WOA spends $22.60 of your $164 monthly assessment on administrative costs such as Riverside Management’s fee, property/liability insurance and legal services. $33 of your monthly assessment is to pay the dedicated Operations’ support staff. Landscape takes $23.90 of your $164 monthly assessment, the largest portion covering the costs of the landscape contractor, GP. $3 is set aside to cover costs of unplanned capital improvements. $7.50 of your monthly assessment is to pay for electricity, sewer and water (excluding electricity for Lakeview Clubhouse). $40.10 of your monthly assessment is required to operate Lakeview Clubhouse’s indoor/outdoor pools and spas, fitness center, meeting rooms, library, billiards room, special events, janitorial services, etc. A significant portion of those costs is for electricity and gas, which exceeds $250,000 per year.

Finally, Reserves. $33.90 of your monthly assessment goes into WOA’s reserve account, which pays for ongoing repairs and replacement of amenities and assets located throughout our common areas. Past examples include repairing the entrance fountains, resealing the outdoor pool, dredging Lake Rockwell, new turf for the 18-hole putting green and bocce ball courts, resealing the tennis courts, repainting the Clubhouse, resurfacing/re-carpeting Clubhouse floors, replacing Clubhouse furniture and televisions, etc. The reserve account balance as of the end of June stood at $3.176 million. Sounds like a lot. However, put in perspective, the 2017 on-site Browning Reserve Group Study projected total spending (with an annual inflation factor of 2.5 percent) to be $20.8 million over the 30-year period 2017-2046, with the highest spending year of $1.81 million and lowest year of $198,000. Quite a range, but that reflects when WOA’s many assets/amenities are projected to require major repairs or replacement. Examples include such things as the Lakeview Clubhouse parking lot, outdoor pool deck/coping, Clubhouse HVACs, etc. The good news is WOA’s healthy reserve account negates any need for surprise “special” member assessments, as sometimes occur in poorly managed HOAs. Thoughtful and efficient allocation of member assessment resources is key to maintaining and enhancing the beauty and functionality of Woodbridge and its active and rewarding lifestyle. It’s the board’s job to ensure that happens.

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Administration $22.60 (14%)

Reserve Account $33.90 (21%)

Payroll $33.00 (20%)

Clubhouse $40.10 (24%)

Utilities $7.50 (5%)

Capital Improvements $3.00 (2%)

Landscape, $23.90 (14%)

ææ ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Farewell, Woodbridge Community and Friends!

Submitted by ARC Chair Tony Delgado

M

y resignation from the Architectural Review Committee will be official September 1. I have resigned from the committee in preparation for moving from the Woodbridge community.

I have very much enjoyed serving our community as a member of the ARC and I thank all of the past and present committee members who made my time on the ARC so enjoyable. I would love to recognize each and every one of you individually but I must remind myself that I have a word count to adhere to.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce residents to the new ARC Chairperson, Mona Groves. Mona not only brings a wealth of professional knowledge and experience to the committee but also an infusion of “new energy” I am confident she will not only maintain the standard you have grown accustomed to but will allow the ARC to grow and improve moving forward.

The ARC has made some significant strides in the last two years and I know Mona is up to the task of chairing such an important and beneficial committee.

In closing, please join me in supporting Mona and the ARC as they begin a new chapter in the community. Good luck, “group.” I will miss working with you.

Sincerely, Tony Delgado

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

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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

Contact

Phone

Meeting Day and Time

Craft Beer Group

Bill Holst

Cribbage

Ed Prenot

629-8575 629-8838 824-9257 665-7265 239-3191 665-7872 229-6379 275-5817 647-2901 825-4805 269-8575 719660-5327 665-7265

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

Effective Sunday, May 5 SU & TH @ 6 p.m.

Canasta Chair Volleyball Chess Club

Penny Dauler Patti Barnhart Rick Hyden Ed Prenot Kathy Comden Cherie Ford Mary Braun Susan Holt Judy Simpson Dave Steffy Jack Dauler

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

665-4862 406-4102

Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

First Thursday 6-8 p.m.

Drama

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

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

Artists & Crafters Ballroom Dance Bocce Ball Bridge Bunco

ææ PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE Where does all the money go?

By PP&E Chairman Chuck Harvey

T

he PP&E team is working hard to support Woodbridge staff, board, Finance Committee and Riverside Management as they draft and review the fiscal year 2020 budget for the WOA. A lot goes into the preparation of an annual budget and many decisions and sometimes hard choices will be made by the board. Most of our monthly assessments go toward the WOA’s annual operating expenses. Those expenses include staff salaries, gas and electricity, maintenance and repair costs for all of our facilities, activities/ events and other recurring annual expenses. PP&E’s role in this part of the budget process is to provide feedback on the recommended maintenance budget line items and to review existing WOA contracts for goods and services to make sure we are getting the best value and quality for our dollar.

A portion of the monthly assessment is designated to go into a reserve fund to repair, replace, restore or maintain the major common area components. Under the law (California Civil Code, Davis-Stirling Act) that governs how homeowner associations (HOAs) are managed, we must prepare a Reserve Study every third year. From the beginning of the first homes built by the developer, a portion of each home’s monthly assessment (about 25 percent) has been going into the reserve fund.

How do we know we have enough funding in reserve? WOA contracted with a professional reserve study firm to conduct a diligent visual inspection, inventory and catalog of WOA assets, their values and useful and projected lives. Currently, that firm is Browning Reserve Group (BRG). Assumptions are made about inflation costs over time. The total projected cost to maintain Woodbridge assets is compared to the current reserve fund balance and expressed as a percentage. If the Reserve Study shows we are funded near or at 100 percent, that means we are doing a good job of balancing our monthly assessments with the proper level of replenishing the reserve fund as we spend annually for scheduled and sometimes unscheduled major repairs or replacements.

Currently, the Reserve Study shows we are slightly over 100 percent in funding. If the balance were too low, then the WOA would be faced with very hard choices including major deferrals of needed maintenance and/or seeking increases in the monthly assessment to make up the funding shortfall. This has happened in HOAs that did not pay attention to the fundamentals of maintaining existing assets and properly planning and budgeting annual operating and reserve fund expenses. PP&E Committee members are currently assisting staff and the WOA Board in an annual update to the reserve study. They are also assisting in the review of the current reserve fund projects for 2019 that can possibly be deferred because it’s not time to do the work. Staff will also present reserve projects for the FY 2020 budget to the board for their consideration.

Maintaining and improving this wonderful community we call home is a lot of work and it’s not cheap. The WOA is currently in a good overall financial position with adequate reserves to take care of our facilities, equipment, common area grounds and recreational facilities.

Continuing to focus on good asset management fundamentals will allow us to predict when major investments will be necessary and to carefully track and update reserve funding needs.

Final adoption of the annual budget is a process that must be completed by a specific date and distributed to all members of the WOA. The review and approval of the final operating and reserve fund project budget occurs in open WOA Board meetings. If you have any questions about or interest in how funds are being budgeted, check upcoming Finance Committee, PP&E Committee and WOA Board meeting agendas to see when these topics will be discussed.

The next PP&E Committee meeting will be Monday, September 9, from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Lakeview Clubhouse. All residents are welcome to attend.

This is my final article as the chairman of the PP&E Committee as I resigned to deal with some medical issues. It has been an honor to serve the Woodbridge community and to assist in getting this committee organized and up to speed. Committee members will continue their work to ensure that the community’s assets are maintained and improved over time.

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 Night Riders

Nancie Ross

Oil Painters

Patti Barnhart

Paddle Tennis

Stan Sutfin

Paper Crafters

Betty Grandt

Pickleball

Barbara Shapiro

Ping Pong

John Goodman

Pinochle

Robert Philis

Al Sanchez Joe Victoria Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger Poker

Robotics

Larry Wiertel

Scrapbookers

Elaine DeSouza

239-5712 916297-3271 629-8838 815-9735 815-9827 650438-3085 629-8200 510909-8997 239-8235 815-9343 239-2983 408439-5828

603-9796 818Shang-hai Rummy Cindy Carlsen 429-1221 647-2695 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

Mondays @ 10 a.m.

3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

Fridays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 5 p.m. (days vary) 2nd & 4th Monday @ 4 p.m.

Meeting days & times vary Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Call for currrent times.

Tuesdays @ 9 a.m.

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

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.

Tuesdays @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Mondays @ 2 p.m.

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

3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 11 a.m.

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

1st Tuesday @ 10:30 a.m.

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

3rd Wednesday @ 11 a.m.

Thursdays 1-3 p.m.

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

1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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 Reaching Out

Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581 Board of Directors

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

Operations Manager

Leilani Rodriguez 824-7831 lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities & Events Coordinator

Jennie Custodio 824-7927 jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net

Office Coordinator

Rosario Villena (temporary) 824-7581 rvillena@ourwoodbridge.net

Maintenance Supervisor

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

Management

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

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

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• FINANCE Mona COMMITTEE Groves, chair BOARD MEETING – Thursday, September 5 @ 6 p.m. – The grovesmo@aol.com • Jacob Lewis, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEWChair WOA Board will discuss operational topics, management lijalewis@comcast.net 470-3705 issues, finances and other subjects. The board encourages • Tony Delgado, Chair 647-2995 any homeowner to attend. This meeting is for homeowners LIFESTYLE bmradct@yahoo.com COMMUNICATION only. In the Multipurpose Room. • John Baber, Chair 647-2593 jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net • Carol Jo Hargreaves, chair, FINANCE COMMITTEE Woodbridge LIFE824-7927 Editor GRANDKIDS SOFTBALL GAME – Sunday, September 8 @ • COMMUNICATION Jacob Lewis, Chair WBLIFE2017@gmail.com 9 a.m. – Calling all grandparents. Sign up your grandchildren for our Second annual Grandkids Softball Game. First • Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair 823-3538 lijalewis@comcast.net Woodbridge LIFE Editor and game is at 9 a.m. for 8- to 12-year-olds. Second game is at 647-2995 Directory Chair 10:30 a.m. for 13 to 17-year-olds. Meet at the softball field ELECTION COMMITTEE cjohargreaves@gmail.com at 8:30 a.m. Snack Shack will be open, Sign-up sheet may • Jacque Reynolds, chair 823-3538 LIFESTYLEjacquebill67@gmail.com be found in the Clubhouse and turned in at the front desk.

At Del Webb Field. FREE WELCOMING COMMITTEE • • Jennie Chair 629-8508 DianaCustodio, Clements, Co-Chair tenor4@comcast.net MEN OF WOODBRIDGE “TERRELL S. ESTES MEMORIAL jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net 665-4353 BAKED POTATO & CHILI FEEDâ€? – Wednesday, September 11 FINANCE COMMITTEE 824-7927 @ 5 p.m. – The Men of Woodbridge will hold its annual • • Jacob Lewis, chair Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair Baked Potato & Chili Feed. Doors open at 5 p.m. Table lijalewis@comcast.net COMMUNICATION jltebbutt@gmail.com service from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Water, coffee and dessert will 923-4356 647-2995 be provided. Vegetarian chili will also be available. BYOB. • Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS Purchase tickets at the front desk. In the Multipurpose Woodbridge LIFE Editor LIFESTYLE • Bill Barnhart Room. $10 • bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us Jennie Custodio, chair WBLIFE2017@gmail.com 629-8838 jcustodio@ourwoodbridge.net NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, September 12 823-3538 824-7927 @ 10 a.m. – Learn more about your Woodbridge Owners Association and join the Clubhouse team as they answer WELCOMING COMMITTEE your questions. Learn about the association structure, the NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS •• Bill Diana Clements, Co-Chair architectural review process and the resources and activities Barnhart, co-chair tenor4@comcast.net bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us available to you. In the Oxford Room. RSVP at the front desk.

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CASINO BUS TRIP TO THUNDER VALLEY – Wednesday, September 18 @ 8:30 a.m. – Board the bus for a fivehour trip to Thunder Valley. $15 in free play and $5 food voucher included. Arrange to be at the Clubhouse by 8:15 a.m. The emergency contact form at the front desk must be completed each time. Pay at the front desk. $18 CASH ONLY. (Does not include tip for the driver.)

JONI MORRIS, “A TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE� – Wednesday, September 18 @ 6 p.m. – Joni Morris, from Stockton, California, has toured nationally with her band called “After Midnight,� for over 20 years. Audiences love Joni’s tributes to the music of Patsy Cline, Connie Francis and Legendary Ladies in Country Music. She is a dazzling entertainer! You’ll hear Patsy’s biggest hit songs like “I Fall to Pieces,� “Walkin’ After Midnight,� “Sweet Dreams,� and “Crazy.� You can also expect to hear a sample of Joni’s own original music in every show. She adds comedy, eye-catching costumes and lots of audience interaction to each performance. This is a show no Patsy Cline fan should miss. Theatre seating. In the Multipurpose Room. Purchase tickets at the front desk. $10 CONCERT IN THE PARK WITH BILL KISTNER AND COMPANY Sunday, September 22 @ 5 p.m. – Resident Bill Kistner and Company will put on an awesome summer concert with country classic hits by artists such as Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Alan Jackson and more. Bring your own chair. At Liberty Park. $5 suggested donation the day of the concert (a bucket will be passed around).

WESTERN DANCE & BBQ DINNER – Wednesday, September 25 @ 6 p.m. – Join us for a fun night of country dancing and OLLI@PACIFIC | HOW THE INTERNET CAME TO BE, DAVID BBQ. Big Iron Band will provide the music and Country DISKIN – Thursday, September 12 @ 3:30 p.m. – David’s Catering will provide dinner. Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner lecture will explore the first 30 years of the Internet, from its service. Dinner includes BBQ chicken, tri-tip, ranch-style :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX Ă€QG \RX DUH earliest days as a project Notice of the Department of Defense to beans, potato salad, garden salad and dinner rolls. BYOB. Important unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk the late ‘90s. Must be an Olli@Pacific WR FDQFHO ,I WKH HYHQW KDV D ZDLWLQJ OLVW WKH IURQW GHVN FDQ Ă€OO WKH associate member to In the Multipurpose Room. Sign up at the front desk. $20 Cancellations attend. About In the Multipurpose Room. vacancy from the list. Thank you.

OLLI@PACIFIC | MEDICARE PART D: WHAT YOU NEED SETNESS TOURS WINE SOCIAL AND TRAVEL PRESENTATION TO KNOW TO HELP LOWER YOUR OUT-OF-POCKET DRUG Thursday, September 12 @ 6 p.m. – Setness Tours invites COSTS, RAJ PATEL – Thursday, September 26 @ 3:30 p.m. you to an evening of wine and appetizers with a Setness Raj Patel, Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the UOP School Tours Travel Presentation. Sign up at the front desk. In the of Pharmacy, will discuss the various parts of the Medicare Multipurpose Room. FREE benefit with special emphasis on the prescription drug benefit (Part D). Must be an Olli@Pacific associate member RESIDENT ART SHOW – Saturday, September 14 @ 1 p.m. to attend. In the Multipurpose Room.

Woodbridge Fine Art Show showcasing the talents of Woodbridge artists. Refreshments will be provided. In CRAFT BEER – Thursday, September 26 @ 6:30 p.m. – Join the Multipurpose Room. FREE the Craft Beer group as they celebrate National Drink Beer Day. The topic for the evening will be “Craft Beer Not from MOVIE AT THE BALLPARK, “WONDER� – Monday, California.� Don’t forget to bring your own beer glass, a September 16 @ 8:30 p.m. – Born with facial differences, bomber for tasting (preferably a non-California beer) and which up until now, have prevented him from going to snacks for sharing at your table. In the Quincy Room. mainstream school, Auggie Pullman becomes the most Purchase tickets at the front desk. $3 unlikely of heroes when he enters the local fifth grade.

Movie will start at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) Snack HAPPY HOUR WITH ROCK ON TAP – Friday, September 27 @ Shack will be open selling items. Bring your own chair.

6 p.m. – Closing out our summer Happy Hours is Rock on Tap No pets allowed and no smoking, please. Free popcorn featuring music from The Beatles, The Doobie Brothers, The included. Purchase tickets at the front desk. At Del Webb Eagles, Santana, Bon Jovi and more. Featured food truck is Field. $2 in advance, $3 at the door.

TBD. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. On the Lakeview Clubhouse patio. Purchase tickets at the front desk. $5

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Comedian Dan St. Paul, “Revenge of the Dads” Women of Woodbridge Black & White Gala Community-wide Garage Sale Oktoberfest Pooch Parade & Costume Contest Halloween Dinner & Dance

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Friday, September 13, at 12:30 p.m. – WATERCOLOR PAINTING class. Molly Cooper will teach students how to create their own watercolor paintings. This month’s painting is entitled “Pink Rose with Honeybee.”

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appy September! Ahhh, the fall leaves, the pumpkins, the crisp, cool air. Wait. Who am I kidding? It’s still hot outside! But at least, fall is right around the corner. And that’s great because we have some fun, fall-themed classes this month.

First of all, I have some exciting news for knitters and crocheters! Debbie Kester, a new Woodbridge resident, contacted me and wants to start an Evening Knitters & Crocheters group. This group will meet for the first time Thursday, September 5, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Thereafter, this group will meet the first Thursday evening of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. If you would like to get in touch with Debbie regarding this group, her email is: debbiekester@att.net Secondly, we know we’re not Uncle Sam, but we need YOU! We are currently looking for nominations of officers (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer) for the Artists & Crafters group. Officers serve a two-year term, with the new term beginning January 2020. If you are interested in one of these positions or would like to nominate someone, please contact either member of the Nominating Committee – Connie Reed or Carol Silva – to let them know. Nominations will be presented at the General Meeting in October and the election will take place at the November General Meeting.

In addition to groups that meet weekly (Monday – Porcelain Painters, Tuesday – Oil Painters, Wednesday – Paper Crafters, Thursday – Knitters/ Crocheters), here are the activities of the Artists & Crafters group happening this month in the Westport Room: Thursday, September 5, at 6 p.m. – EVENING KNITTERS & CROCHETERS. Come attend the inaugural meeting of this new group.

Work on individual projects with fellow knitters and crocheters. Make sure to bring some projects you’ve completed for show and tell.

Friday, September 6, at 10 a.m. – Artists & Crafters GENERAL MEETING. All are welcome. Come join us and learn about upcoming events and activities.

Friday, September 6, at noon – FALL LEAF STAMPING T-SHIRT class.

This class is a yearly favorite. Kathy Dezotte will teach techniques to turn a boring T-shirt into a cool shirt for fall using paints. Highlight your design with some metallic touches. (Bring your own T-shirt. All other supplies will be provided.)

Monday, September 9, at 10 a.m. –DOODLEBUGS class. Join Kathy Dezotte as she demonstrates techniques for creating art projects with a special liner pen. (All supplies provided.)

Thursday, September 12, at 6 p.m. - FALL LEAF STAMPING T-SHIRT class. Couldn’t join Kathy Dezotte for the daytime class? She’s teaching the same class but this time at 6 p.m. (See class description above for details.)

Monday, September 16, at 10 a.m. – KAISER ONCOLOGY PILLOW WORKSHOP. Martha Harman will lead a talented group of ladies in making pillows for cancer patients. Everyone is welcome; you don’t need to know how to sew to help. You can cut out fabric, stuff the pillows or hand sew the pillows closed.

Please help assemble these pillows and know your talent and energy are going toward helping someone facing a health challenge. (Materials provided by Kaiser Hospital.)

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September 20, at 9 a.m.

SCRAPBOOKERS meet to work on individual albums/projects. Work on your pages in the company of fellow scrapbookers.

Thursday, September 26, at 12:30 p.m. – DECOUPAGE PUMPKINS class. A new class for fall! Connie Reed will show how to take an artificial pumpkin and create a wonderful piece of fall décor for your home.

(All supplies will be provided.)

Friday, September 27, at 10 a.m. – WOODBRIDGE ROCKS class. Have you seen those painted rocks around the community? Paint some of your own for your own yard – or hide some around the community for neighbors to discover. Kathy Dezotte will teach attendees how to create these painted wonders. (All supplies will be provided by the Artists & Crafters group.)

Friday, September 27, at 1 p.m. – WOODBRIDGE QUILTERS meet for their bi-monthly Show and Tell. Come see the latest amazing quilted creations these talented ladies have made. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome. It’s a great place to rub elbows with those who have been quilting for a long time, to ask questions, to hear about the latest gadgets, and for those who would like, to learn about quilting.

And last but certainly not least! For those crafters who are looking to sell some of your creations, there is an upcoming Craft Faire, which will be held in conjunction with the Car Show in Liberty Park on Saturday, October 12 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). If you’re a Woodbridge crafter and would like to set up a booth to sell your craft items at this event, please contact Connie Reed for more information.

We post our 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 monthly General Meeting. Have a great month!

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We have some outstanding ideas for next year, so join the club and become a part of the Women of Woodbridge.

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We invited all the women in the community to attend and bring heavy appetizers to share on the Clubhouse patio. We had 85 women sign up, which included 35 new ladies.

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Penny Tenczar and her committee decorated the tables and set up the food buffet in the shade of the Clubhouse. They arranged to have extra chairs placed around the tables to accommodate all participants.

Cindy McGehee and Karen Penzenstadler served water and wine from a bar set up under the shade of a lovely tent.

Each table had a beautiful flower arrangement in the center, using the flowers from members’ own gardens. The weather was beautiful, making it a wonderful evening to see friends and make new ones.

The Women of Woodbridge group is looking forward to the next several months of activity. Our monthly meeting will continue to be the third Wednesday of the month for September and October at 11 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Clubhouse. We will discuss upcoming events such as the scone sales in the fall with the proceeds to be presented to Shop with a Cop. Birdie Nieri, Kathy Belcher and their committees are busy organizing the Black and White Gala event October 4 and 5 with the proceeds benefiting The Boys & Girls Club of Manteca. Tickets will

Members of the Women of Woodbridge Meet and Greet Committee included front row (left to right): Denise Armstrong (magenta top), Sharon Naramore, Susan Holt. Back row (left to right): Penny Tenczar, Janet Cameron, Kathy Hackworth, Cindy McGehee, Millie D’Alessandro, WOW President Polly Smith and Sandi Kinyon.

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t is time to purchase your tickets for an evening at the “club.” The upscale dinner dance you’d expect from a country club is finally here. Bring your checkbook or cash to purchase your reservation, table selection and entrée choice. Find Women of Woodbridge at tables in the Clubhouse selling tickets on dates specified on the advertising poster.

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hanks to the generosity of Woodbridge residents, the annual school supply drive sponsored by the Women of Woodbridge collected a record number of items, some of which are pictured.

The supplies were donated to three Manteca Unified School District elementary schools: Lathrop, Nile Garden and Shasta. Women of Woodbridge members Linda Little (left) and Kim Pella show a few of the supplies they delivered to Shasta School, August 6.

The price point is set at $35 per person for the four-course meal consisting of appetizers, salad, beef medallions or Chicken Marsala with fresh vegetables and dessert.

Begin your evening with complimentary champagne cocktails on the lakefront patio. As you gaze at Lake Rockwell’s bubbling geysers over dinner, expect a beautiful Indian summer night complete with clear sky and unseasonably warm weather.

Jerry Lopes and Company will entertain us from 7 p.m. until close later in the evening. Expect lots of room to cut loose in the entire ballroom and feel free to dance until you need to cool off outside near one of two fireplaces, your dinner table or pub tables set up for a quick respite.

The Black and White Gala evening is designed to be an elegant country club experience. Come join the fun, October 4 or 5 from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets go on sale the day after Labor Day. Proceeds of this charity event will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Manteca.

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hanks to everyone who made our August 15 “Hot August Nights” dance, featuring our very own Woodbridge entertainer Jerry Lopes, a total sell out! Now here’s what’s on tap for September.

On September 11, we will host the “Terrell S. Estes Memorial Baked Potato and Chili Feed” in honor of long time Men of Woodbridge member and longtenured past president. Our famous chili recipe is a Terrell original and we will be honored to serve all of you who attend as we remember Terrell’s many years of contributions to the Woodbridge community. Tickets are $10 per person and include our famous chili (a vegetarian chili option will be available upon request at the time of service), baked potato and all the fixings, cornbread, water, coffee and cake for dessert. Doors open at 5 p.m. with table service from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

The Men of Woodbridge arranged to sponsor its annual Chili’s Restaurant days, September 23 and 24. The flyer/coupon is located on this page of Woodbridge LIFE. All meals purchased with the coupon displayed during this time will result in a portion of your total bill being rebated back to the Men of Woodbridge. All proceeds will be donated to a local community service organization as part of our year-end gift campaign.

In October, the Men of Woodbridge will take a break from hosting their own events but will still stay busy. We will assist the Women of Woodbridge with their gala event, October 4 and 5. Then look for MOW cooks helping out in the BBQ area of the Wheels of Woodbridge Car Show, October 12. Looking forward to November 13, we are considering bringing back last year’s popular “Dessert and Dance” event featuring the Second Chance Band and all the sweets you can handle.

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The next Men of Woodbridge meeting is Monday, September 9, at 10 a.m. in the Quincy Room of the Lakeview Clubhouse. The Men of Woodbridge will elect officers for 2020 as well as finalize the event calendar and work plan for the upcoming year. We are always looking for new members to join in the fun. Our motto is “Do what you can, when you can.” There is no minimum level of commitment to join and get involved. Please join us to make some new friends.

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Older adults who spend time reading show a slower cognitive decline and tend to participate in more mentally stimulating activities over their lifetime. Books are an inexpensive entertainment, education, and time machine, too!�

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Readers in the Woodbridge Book Group recommend the following for your Read a Book Day celebration:

“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet� by Jamie Ford “The Nightingale� by Kristin Hannah “You Can’t Go Home Again� by Thomas Wolfe “Leaving Time� by Jodi Picoult “The Secret Life of Hendrik Groen� translated by Hester Velmans “Half Broke Horses� by Jeannette Walls

Or re-read an old favorite such as Pat Conroy’s “The Water is Wide,� the Book Group’s selection for October 2. Join us for an always-lively discussion — a great way to start the autumn season!

NOTE: The next Book Group meeting is Wednesday, September 4, where we will discuss “The Fiddler in the Subway� by Gene Weingarten.

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he most fun you can have on a Monday night is singing with the Woodbridge singers. Rehearsals start back Monday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. and are held every other Monday night in the Multipurpose Room of Lakeview Clubhouse.

The winter season will include favorite Christmas carols and some new songs, concluding with a holiday concert the first week in December.

If you enjoy singing, come give us a try – we’re a friendly bunch.

If you have questions, contact Elizabeth Cunning at 647-4380.

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he next Wine 101 class is Thursday, October 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. Tickets are $5. Up to four tickets may be purchased. We have room for 140 students, as we’ve added two tables.

This will be a potluck celebration of eight years of Wine 101. Classmates are asked to bring a salad, entree or dessert for eight to 10 people.

Please bring your own wine glasses, potluck entry (don’t forget serving utensil) and a wine of your choice to share with your table.

Wine 101 intends to place a dozen high-end white and red wines on the community table for your discovery.

Sign-ups begin Friday, September 20.

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CRAFT BEER HAPPENINGS – Craft Beer by the Numbers

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oodbridge craft beer lovers met July 25 to explore the craft beer industry “by the numbers.�

Our next craft beer event will be a celebration of National Drink Beer Day, September 26. (The actual date for NDBD is September 28, so we will celebrate two days early.) The topic of the evening will be “Craft Beer Not from California.�

A few salacious numbers we reviewed (in “Jeopardyâ€?- style answers): • 7,400+ – How many breweries were there in the U.S. in 2018? This number is up from 4,300 in 2015 and the low point of 89 breweries in 1978.

The craft beer market is driving that growth.

Interesting fact: The number of breweries in 1860 was around 4,300 also, which we just surpassed in 2015.

Event date: Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakeview Clubhouse.

Remember to bring your own beer glasses, a bomber for tasting (preferably a non-California beer) and snacks for sharing at your table.

• $68 billion – How much was the contribution of the craft beer industry to the U.S. economy in 2017?

This number has grown from around $50 billion in 2014 and from almost zero in 1978. This number is slightly larger than the contribution of California wine businesses.

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IT’S TIME TO FLY YOUR FLAG

By Carol Jo Hargreaves

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n September, we have one special day on which to proudly demonstrate our patriotism by flying the U.S. flag.

Wednesday, September 11, is Patriot Day, officially known as National Day of Service and Remembrance. There is probably not a person among us who doesn’t vividly remember the terrible events of 9/11. Fly your flag in memory of the more than 6,000 people injured and 2,996 killed in the terrorist attacks of 2001.

Consider lowering your flag to half-staff by adding the black ribbon and/or observing a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to mark the moment Flight 11 struck the North Tower at the World Trade Center.

The State of California does not consider Patriot Day a state holiday like Massachusetts, Maine and Wisconsin do and it is not a federal public holiday so federal offices will be open.

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Categories + Best of Show + PLUS SPONSORS’ TROPHIES Fundraising for Second Harvest will include food sales, raffle and arts & crafts bazaar Registration is open through October 7. Limited to first 150 entries, first come first served.

Cars will be displayed beginning at 9 a.m. in the order they arrive. If paying by check, make check payable to: Second Harvest Food Bank.

Send your entry and payment to: Steve Ray, 1408 Bailey Park St., Manteca, CA 95336.

For questions, contact Steve at 510-876-2962 or e-mail him at: rayfmly04@yahoo.com (put “Car Show” in subject line).

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SCENE @ the Clubhouse Chris Pucci’s world class tenor voice entertained and impressed Woodbridge residents in July.

Photo by Robert Philis

WBL photo by Sharyl Burgeson

In June, the talented thespians of Woodbridge Drama group, directed by Michelle Paradis, performed “12 Angry Jurors,” a three-act play by Sherman L. Segel, adapted from Reginald Rose’s familiar “Twelve Angry Men.” Jury foreman Anne Madrid (center, standing), led deliberations in the 1950s homicide case against a 19-year-old boy accused of murdering his father. The dissent of one juror forced the others to reconsider the evidence and question their preconceived notions about truth and justice. Audience members enjoyed desserts during intermission.

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In June, a busload of Woodbridge residents visited Pageo Lavender Farm in Turlock for a tour, lunch and a visit to the gift shop.

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PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF Block Captain Report, June 2

By Bob Teglia

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G&E has announced it will be taking drastic steps during Northern California’s 2019 wildfire season in an effort to prevent disastrous fires like the one that recently destroyed the community of Paradise. It has been determined that fire was triggered by PG&E’s transmission lines subjected to high winds that sparked and ignited adjacent dry grass and timber. The prevailing high winds rapidly swept the growing inferno toward Paradise and literally consumed the town in flames.

As a result, PG&E will expand its Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program to include all of their electrical lines, both transmission and distribution, that traverse high fire-threat areas.

The lines most likely to be shut off during high fire conditions pass through areas designated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) as “elevated” (Tier 2) or “extreme” (Tier 3). While not located directly within these areas, PG&E customers in Manteca, Stockton, Tracy, Escalon and Oakdale could fall victim to PSPS because transmission lines dedicated to serving these communities could pass through Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas in order to supply their electricity.

PG&E plans to provide customers with advance notice prior to turning off power, should it become necessary, and to provide continuing updates until power is restored. Each of you should have recently received a mailer from PG&E explaining the need to implement PSPS when and if required. They go on to state, “We suggest customers prepare for outages that could last longer than 48 hours.”

In fact, depending on circumstances, sustained power outages could be considerably longer than two days. Such extended outages could present serious problems to all of us who depend exclusively on PG&E for electrical power. Even those with solar installations will most likely be adversely affected unless they have a robust

battery backup system. Those with backup generators should check them to ensure they are ready to safely operate and have an adequate fuel supply.

PG&E’s stated goal is “to provide customers with advance notice prior to turning off power and updates until power is restored.” Such notifications/updates will be made through calls, texts and emails. For more detailed information, go to pge.com/wildfiresafety and prepareforpowerdown.com.

Included in these webpages is a “create your emergency plan today” listing of readiness tips.

They include: • Update your contact information if not current • Identify backup charging methods for phones; keep hard copies of emergency numbers • Plan for any medical needs, meds that need refrigeration, devices needing power • Plan for needs of pets and livestock • Build or restock your emergency kit, including flashlights, batteries, first aid and cash • Designate/know an emergency meeting location • Know how to manually open your garage door • Ensure any backup generators are ready to safely operate • Identify unique emergency plan needs of yourself, family and loved ones in the area The likelihood PG&E will cut off our power for a sustained period of time is indeterminate, primarily dependent on Mother Nature. The best advice is to be prepared by taking the recommended precautionary steps applicable to your situation.

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH BLOCK CAPTAIN MEETING JULY 23, 2019 PG & E Power Outage Issues/Suggestions: • Water availability might be affected. Fill bathtub and have a supply of bottled water.

• PG&E’s best-case scenario is they will give a 48-hour notice before shutdown.

• You may want to unplug appliances before the power is turned back on.

• Have a supply of flashlights and batteries, lanterns or candles.

• You may want to reduce the contents of your freezer (and refrigerator). Less spoilage and/or food to move to another location.

• Have matches or lighter to use your stove top or barbeque.

• If you go out in the dark, wear your reflective vest.

• Keep your vehicles fueled up.

• Be aware of the Manteca Police Department website: NIXLE.com. You can fill in up to five or six Zip Codes to get information on the power outage as well as other alerts.

• Manteca will impose a 10 p.m. curfew.

• Keep your contact information updated with PG&E. • Have sufficient battery backup for your home alarm system.

• Portable generators are acceptable and need no permit. City and WOA will waive noise ordinance. Permanent house generators need to go through the city and WOA permitting process.

• Have a battery operated or crank type radio available.

• After the outage, check smoke detector batteries and security system batteries to see if they need replacing.

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roblem: The electricity is off. You have removed your car(s) from the garage and manually lowered the garage doors. Because the doors are disconnected from the normal lift mechanism, anyone can raise or lower them by hand from the outside.

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The accompanying photograph shows placement and effective installation of a wood block and C-clamp.

Be sure to place the block and clamp low enough so as not to be reached from the outside through the garage door window. C-clamps may be purchased from any hardware store. A small one with a 2-inch throat should be sufficient.

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From the Bridge

PG&E Power Outage Resources

By Leilani Rodriguez with Carol Hargreaves

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f you were unable to attend the PG&E Town Hall Meeting last month, below are descriptions of and links to the handouts made available at the presentation.

There are several emergency preparedness resources available. It is important to use resources that are all-hazard, as being prepared for anything, rather than just one hazard, will be better in the long run.

Please familiarize yourself with these guides to prepare for a power shut down.

NEW WEBSITE: SJReady.org

The Office of Emergency Services and San Joaquin County Information Systems Division developed a Public Emergency Preparedness webpage for San Joaquin County citizens – SJReady.org The SJReady.org website is a user-friendly, one-stop website that focuses on “Preparedness Current Events, and Recovery.” This is a great place to find information on how to prepare and what to put in an emergency kit. It is a one-stop location for evacuation maps and brochures, a source of information about emergency alerting, and during an emergency, one place where citizens can find real time information.

OTHER USEFUL WEBSITES:

www.Ready.gov is a comprehensive website by the Department of Homeland Security and a national public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement. This site helps you: (1) stay informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses, (2) make a family emergency plan, (3) build an emergency supply kit, and (4) get involved in your community by taking action to prepare for emergencies. Publications are free and may be downloaded (there are links on the site) or ordered by email, phone or regular mail.

SJgov.org, San Joaquin County’s website, contains a direct link to SJReady.org as well as information about each county department.

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) HAND-OUTS

- Emergency Supply List: A two-page printable list of 11 FEMA-recommended items to include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit and a list of 15 Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit. https://www.fema.gov/media-librarydata/1390846764394-dc08e309debe561d866b05ac8 4daf1ee/checklist_2014.pdf

- Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information for Pet Owners: A two-page printable list in three sections, this FEMA brochure tells how to Prepare (Get a Pet Emergency Supply Kit), Plan (What You Will Do in an Emergency) and Stay Informed (Know About Types of Emergencies). https://www.fema.gov/media-librarydata/1390846777239-dc08e309debe561d866b05ac8 4daf1ee/pets_2014.pdf - Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information to Get Ready: A printable tri-fold brochure containing the four steps FEMA recommends to follow: (1) Get a Kit of Emergency Supplies, (2) Make a Plan for What You Will Do in an Emergency, (3) Be Informed About What Might Happen and (4) Get Involved in Preparing Your Community. Also includes a list of 13 Recommended Supplies to Include in a Basic Kit. https://www.fema.gov/media-librarydata/1389294951288-b25113d9aef2b877323d38072 0827f3b/R3_trifold_eng.pdf - Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information for People with Disabilities: A detailed three-step plan provided by FEMA in a two-page brochure: (1) Get a Kit of Emergency Supplies, (2) Make a Plan for What You Will Do in an Emergency, and (3) Be Informed About What Might Happen. https://www.fema.gov/medialibrary-data/1440775166124c0fadbb53eb55116746e811f258efb10/FEMAReadySpNeeds_web_v3.pdf - Be Prepared for a Power Outage information sheet: FEMA recommendations for How to Protect Yourself and Stay Safe During a Power Outage. https://www.fema.gov/media-librarydata/1527865875064-7a5a439a4714d4bb8d553294e 0023d2b/PowerOutage_May2018.pdf

PG&E RESOURCES

- Public Safety Power Shutoff - The Power of Being Prepared: Set up by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), this webpage provides information on signing up for alerts from power companies, what to expect if power is shut off, how to plan and prepare for power shutoffs and access to a planning fact sheet for people dependent on electricity for medical devices (CPAP, oxygen, etc.) https://prepareforpowerdown.com/ - Emergency Preparedness Supplies: This webpage lists supplies and information to be better prepared for emergencies with links to update emergency contact information for power outages in your area. https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergencypreparedness/emergency-preparedness.page - Create an Emergency Supply Kit: Supplies you will need to last a week. Be sure to put the items in

Operations Manager Leilani Rodriguez waterproof containers and store them in a place that is easy to reach. https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/emergencypreparedness/preparedness-kit/emergencypreparedness-kit.page - Emergency Supply Checklist (PGE): A printable list of supplies you will need for a week, including food and water, equipment, health and personal supplies. https://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/safety/ preparedness/kit/Be-Prepared-Emergency-Checklist.pdf

OTHER RESOURCES

- Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response provides Community Guidelines for Energy Emergencies and lots of helpful resources https://www.energy.gov/ceser/communityguidelines-energy-emergencies - Business Owners: Prepare a Business Recovery Plan in the case of power disruptions https://www.energy.gov/ceser/emergencypreparedness/community-guidelines-energyemergencies/business-owners-prepare

OTHER GENERIC INFORMATION ON GENERATORS: GENERAL SAFETY AND USAGE GUIDELINES

- Using Backup Generators: Choosing the Right Backup Generator - Homeowners https://www.energy.gov/ceser/using-backupgenerators-choosing-right-backup-generatorhomeowners - Using Backup Generators: Choosing the Right Backup Generator – Business Owners https://www.energy.gov/ceser/using-backupgenerators-choosing-right-backup-generatorbusiness-owners - Using Backup Generators: Alternative Back-up Power options https://www.energy.gov/ceser/emergencypreparedness/community-guidelines-energyemergencies/using-backup-generators-0

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Article and photos by SJ County Master Gardener Cate White

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ardeners in San Joaquin County are lucky to have an excellent resource: the volunteers in the University of California Co-operative Extension Master Gardeners Program. To become Master Gardeners, volunteers go through 19 weeks of intensive training in best gardening practices, recognizing plant pests, and learning about plant problems and diseases.

Once certified, Master Gardeners must serve at least 25 volunteer hours a year, as well as earn 12 hours of continuing education.

When you have garden questions, you can take advantage of this resource by contacting a SJ Master Gardener such as myself, or you may access an even deeper well of plant knowledge by contacting the Master Gardener Help Desk in the Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center near Stockton Airport. The Help Desk window is staffed by Master Gardeners Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Anyone may walk in to ask a gardening question.

You can also email or phone. (See contact information at the end of this article.) Using their knowledge and the resources available at the Agricultural Center, volunteers try their best to find solutions to your problem. They can also access the knowledge of professional plant scientists, such as entomologists (bug specialists) or plant pathologists.

Sometimes a complicated problem may take a few days or even weeks to diagnose, but having a correct diagnosis is key to finding an appropriate solution.

The best way to get accurate information is by bringing samples to the walk-up window. Some pests and diseases are particular to certain plants so good samples are the surest way to identify your plant and the disorder it is suffering from. Take

Cate White cuttings of diseased plant parts as well as some healthy cuttings for comparison. Be sure to place the cuttings in a sealable plastic bag to protect them and to prevent spread of any pathogens. In order to correctly analyze your problem, you will probably be asked a series of questions such as where the plant is growing, what sort of care it has been receiving, how often you water, and whether you have used fertilizer or pesticides, or sprayed herbicides nearby. When bringing in insects for identification, collect them intact and place them in a clear container.

You may preserve them with clear rubbing alcohol.

Master Gardeners Bill Schuckman (left) and Sue Vomocil at the Help Desk Window.

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All samples should be as fresh as possible, so refrigerate them if you can’t bring them in right away. Label your samples or containers with your name and contact information, along with the date and the location where they were collected. If you choose to email, try to include a few pictures illustrating your problem clearly. You may also phone

Views of the SJ Master Gardener Demonstration Garden

• Continue monitoring and adjusting your irrigation system according to weather conditions.

• Keep controlling for mosquitoes, ants and yellow jackets. Use Bacillus Thuringiensis Israelensis to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in ponds, fountains or birdbaths.

Watch for aphids, white flies, caterpillars and spider mites, and control using methods such as spraying with water, insecticidal soap or neem oil. Bt is effective on caterpillars including tomato worms.

• Prune evergreens and summer flowering shrubs. Remove any fruit mummies (shrunken, dried out fruit) from fruit trees.

• Start planting flowering winter annuals, cool season vegetables, perennials, trees and foundation shrubs beginning in mid-September.

Divide and replant overgrown perennials such as daylilies, coreopsis and yarrow.

• Continue to harvest and enjoy your summer vegetables, removing plants that have stopped producing or have become sickly.

in, although you may be asked to email pictures or bring in samples. Phoning and emailing may be done any time, and the Master Gardeners will get back to you when they’re on duty. Master Gardeners cannot make home visits.

Another way to learn more about gardening is to attend a Master Gardener Open Garden Day. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer information, answer questions and conduct tours of their demonstration gardens. Sometimes you can even get your tools sharpened (limit two). This month there will be an Open Garden Day on Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. There are also classes offered throughout the year, and every other year there is a Smart Gardening Conference, which takes place over a two-day weekend. A Smart Gardening Conference is scheduled in January of 2020. Check the San Joaquin Master Gardener website for details.

Master Gardener Help Desk: 2101 E. Earhart Blvd., Suite 200, Stockton, CA To Email: anrmgsanjoaquin@ucanr. edu Phone: 953-6112 Website: http://sjmastergardeners. ucanr.edu

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Everyone Gives Up Something to Live in a Community Association Like Ours

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he following article was printed in the “Ask ARChie” column in March 2018. Now that all directors on the WOA Board are Woodbridge residents and the board has reorganized how it conducts business, I thought it was good timing to bring back this important message. These are good times for the future of our HOA and in bringing this article forth, I’m hoping residents will rethink their participation and volunteer – give of their talents and knowledge to the community. There is no reason to be reluctant to be a part of this beautiful community.

When you were making the final decisions to purchase your new home in Woodbridge, did you think what it was going to be like having to give up a little of your individuality in style or design so that all residents might live in harmony or were your thoughts to live out the spirit of the community’s original concept?

I recently read an article in a newsletter from another Pultedeveloped Del Webb community and thought it worth sharing. Thank you to Rusty from Del Webb Lake Providence, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, for giving us a “thumbs up” to print the article in Woodbridge LIFE.

~ Jacquie Alexander

“Everyone gives up something to live in a community association like ours: total control of our yards, walking our pets, limits on holiday lights, birdhouse locations, exterior home colors. We all have some item that chafes us and yet we accept it to live here and enjoy what our community offers. But why does a new community need such rules? When a large number of people from all walks of life and backgrounds come together, they bring diverse expectations of what they want from their new community and what they can do with their property. So, there have to be some standards, rules and procedures for how we will interact and govern ourselves as well as maintain our yards, homes and common areas for the good of the whole community. We all agreed to a group of governing documents* in order to live here. These documents establish common expectations among us regarding a wide range of issues and what we value as a community. Our rules are not perfect. There are provisions to change the rules if enough residents seek to affect our evolving community standards.

Living in a community association is not for everyone.

Living here means we all must give a little bit.”

We are slowly establishing our cultural identity as a very unique community in Central California. Let’s keep an eye on the bigger picture evolving here: our community’s values and culture. *All of the current Woodbridge governing documents may be found on the portal at ourwoodbridge.net. The documents are located under Resource Center tab. Click the + to the left of Governing Documents, select a document to view, download or print.

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Manteca’s History – Part 12:

Getting Connected – Contacts to the outside world by rail and by mail

WBL scan taken from “Manteca, Selected Chapters of Its History”

In 1918, the Tidewater Southern Electric Railway constructed a spur from its main line into Manteca. The railway’s main interest was commercial, to provide transportation for Manteca’s canneries and the newly opened Spreckels Sugar Plant. But for many residents, it was much more convenient to hop on the train to get to Stockton or Modesto than to drive a car across Building the Tidewater Track in dusty or muddy roads. The first local 1918. baseball league, consisting of teams from Manteca, French Camp, Ripon and Lathrop, based its game schedule on the train schedule of the Tidewater.

The good railroad connection gave Manteca’s farmers an important competitive edge as they were able to ship their goods to the Port of San Francisco for a fraction of what the freight farmers in Fresno had to pay. Thanks to the railroad, Manteca became known as “Tomatoville,” literally around the world.

The global fame was evidenced by a letter to the Manteca Irrigation Bulletin, thanking the town for its fine products. The letter was sent in the 1920s by a colonist from the Gold Coast, West Africa (today’s Ghana).

While it was certainly exciting and exotic to connect Manteca to the world by a message in a tomato can, locals preferred

WBL photo courtesy of The San Joaquin Historian

In 1916, Tidewater operated 24 daily trains between Stockton and Modesto. Slowly but surely, the road system caught up. In 1919, Main Street and Yosemite Avenue were paved and by 1932, the train schedule had declined to eight passenger trains daily. But the track remained active for another 60 years – mostly for freight trains. Then, in 1990, a railway reconstruction project left the old Tidewater Railway corridor abandoned and provided the city with a great recreational opportunity. The old track was turned into what is today the Manteca Tidewater Bikeway, a paved path evenly used by bikers, walkers and skaters and leading three-and-a-half miles from the northern to the southern city limits.

Switchboard room of the Manteca Telephone Company in 1928.

At the same time, letters still had to be picked up and delivered personally at a small post office at the old Cowell and Wiggin store. Later in 1908, the Mail delivered from Lathrop by carriage office was moved across the street to in 1908. the Wiggin Hotel. Home delivery of mail did not start until 1913.

WBL scan taken from “Manteca Selected Chapters of Its History”

In the first years after the town’s incorporation, road conditions improved but the number of cars grew faster than the number of roads and especially the number of parking lots. If you get frustrated today being stuck at the intersection of Main and Yosemite, keep in mind that as early as 1917, the Manteca Bulletin wrote “… at times, Manteca’s streets are so congested that machines have to wait in order to pass standing cars.”

more pedestrian ways to communicate. It may sound strange, but in the years before incorporation, it was easier to make a phone call than to mail a letter. In 1913, only two years after electricity had reached Manteca, Ed Powers started the Manteca Telegraph and Telephone Company. For 75 cents per month, people could connect to the town’s circuit and switching service by either building their own line or renting the company’s equipment.

Neighboring Lathrop got its first post office in 1870, when the Transcontinental Railroad started delivering mail across the country.

For 38 years, from 1870 until 1908, Manteca’s mail was dropped off in Lathrop and from there delivered to Manteca by horse and carriage.

After incorporation, the fast growing town demanded an equally fast-growing post office. In 1915, Mail picked up at the Lathrop office the post office became a federal in 1913. facility. It moved its location to an office in the southwest corner of the I.O.O.F. Hall at the corner of Yosemite and Main and Mrs. Anna Dryden became the first federally-appointed postmaster.

The need for more office space kept growing.

In 1918, the post office moved into the South San Joaquin Bank and in 1923, it became part of the newly built city hall. Finally, on March 25, 1939, Manteca’s post office got its own, permanent home, the post office building on Manteca's Post Office in 1939.

Maple Street, where it still resides today.

WBL scan taken from “Manteca - The Story of a Town”

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s Manteca’s population grew after incorporation, so grew the need for stable contacts with the world around, especially with the Bay Area. Manteca owes its name and much of its existence to the railroad. Since September 1869, trains were running through town and over the bridge at Mossdale Crossing, but for a long time, there were only two ways to get to San Francisco by car: Either pay to ride one of the ferries across the San Joaquin River or pick a safe time, well between the passage of two trains, and drive your car down the railroad tracks on the Mossdale Crossing Bridge (yes, Manteca’s Board of Trade was still discussing that issue in 1910).

WBL scan taken from “Manteca - Selected Chapters of Its History”

By Volker Moerbitz

In 1975, when Manteca’s Industrial Park opened on the south side of town, a second post office was installed, making Manteca a two-ZIP-Code™ town. For anybody who wants to avoid long waiting times during holiday season, this small office at 668 Industrial Park Drive is a true insider tip.

Like any self-respecting post office, Manteca’s office, too, had its very own post-robbery. On November 3, 1916, unknown thieves blew the post office’s safe open with nitroglycerin and got away with the contents. The loot: Ten dollars in change and a handful of stamps. Crime never pays!

Resources: “Manteca – Selected Chapters of its History” by Evelyn Prouty, Manteca Bulletin, 1980; Manteca Centennial 2018, published online by the Manteca Bulletin; “Manteca, City in Transition,” The San Joaquin Historian, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1988 and “Manteca History” online at www.realators.com

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I’m half crazy all for the love of you.

It won’t be a stylish marriage, I can’t afford a carriage.

But you’ll look sweet Upon the seat Of a bicycle built for two.

~ Harry Dacre (1892)

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Connie and Phil cycle around the Woodbridge community almost every day on selections from the eight bikes in their garage.

They have biked the 32-mile American River Bike Trail (Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail) in Sacramento, 17-Mile Drive in Carmel and the 32-mile Iron Horse Regional Trail between Pleasanton and Concord.

In addition to pedaling being a large part of their retirement, Phil also plays softball for the Woodbridge Silver Sluggers team and Connie works part-time at the Lakeview Clubhouse front desk.

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any of you might remember this song from your childhood, but it’s become more and more relevant since there tends to be a resurgence of interest Connie and Phil Haubert riding tandem bicycle. in cycling. In his original lyrics, English popular composer Dacre refers to “Daisy, Daisy” but for this article, it is more fitting to use “Connie.”

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Another inspirational Woodbridge couple!

Connie and Phil Haubert can often be seen riding a tandem bicycle around the Woodbridge community and sometimes each rides solo on a regular bike or trike.

Both Hauberts originally hail from the Bay Area. Connie worked at a cannery in the mid ‘60s so she could save enough money to buy a 10-speed bike, which became her only means of transportation to and from work and school. In 1970, Connie and her brothers took off on a bike trip from Modesto to Concord without any training. They just made it work. In 1973, Connie went to work for Mervyn’s where she met Phil. The two were eventually transferred to different stores and lost touch.

In 1982, Phil became interested in cycling. He made a cross country cycle trip and, if that wasn’t enough, he completed two more. On his first trip, he cycled from the Oregon coast to New York for a total of 4,400 miles in 77 days.

In addition to the cross-country trips, Phil also cycled down the California coast several times.

In 2012, Connie and Phil met again at a 40-year Mervyn’s reunion in Modesto.

At that time, they were both single and, as Connie says, “Magic happened.”

In 2016, the couple moved to Woodbridge and got married. The same year they decided to go to Missouri to cycle the Katy Trail, part of the Rails-to-Trails Program. The Katy Trail is the country’s longest recreational rail trail and runs 240 miles, most of it along the northern bank of the Missouri River in the right-of-way of the former Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. The trail is very scenic but, regrettably, the Hauberts had to ride 100 miles of it in the pouring rain. Check out Phil’s posts on the following website: crazyguyonabike.com/ philiphaubert

Phil and Connie Haubert in garage with bicycles.

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Pickleball Corner

By John Bowers

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he Pickleball group has held three tournaments since April. On June 12, we had a tournament just before the softball break – a busy time for sports and games. Six participants played nine doubles games where Diane Bowers took top honors with Frances Ramos coming in second place. After the tournament, we enjoyed a wonderful potluck and hot dog barbecue hosted by avid player and fan, LaVerne Cortesi and her husband Reno. We even picked up some softball players and spouses to share our wonderful lunch.

Photo by Dianne Bowers

On July 8, a tournament was held during the softball break to give an opportunity to those sports fanatics among us who wanted to get some pickleball in during the break. We had six women and eight men in this tournament with a total of 23 games played before the semi-final and final matches. The nine-round women’s bracket found Frances Ramos pulling out a squeaker against Sharon Isbell in a double tie-break where Frances won by a 1-point margin in score differential. The men’s bracket had seven rounds with two games in each round.

Ruby Cawley took top honors against Joe Victoria in a head-to-head tie-break win.

The last tournament we held was our first held at night on August 8. It is nice to have the daylight hours so that we could have a tourney before nightfall and get players who normally cannot play during a weekday. Thanks for coming out, Chris Cogley. We had a huge equalizer out there that night. The wind played havoc with the ball and consistent hard and low shots toward the center court ruled the day.

August 8 tournament winners (L to R): Monica Abrew, Ruby Cawley, Tim Sells, Susie Blair.

There were four people in the men’s bracket where Ruby Cawley won outright with Tim Sells coming in second in a point differential with Marty Hodgkins.

There were eight women in the women’s bracket with Susie Blair winning the matchup against Monica Abrew, again in a point differential tie-break. With the evenly matched players gaining new and improved skills and the wind equalizing play and changing some winning strategies, we had a good tournament all around.

Woodbridge residents can take free pickleball lessons from Joe Victoria. He is a great veteran of the game, is good to talk to and taught many of us who play today.

Joe may be reached at 815-9343. You only need to bring yourself to the courts (well, a decent pair of shoes would be good, too). The club has paddles to borrow and balls to use on the courts. Schedule lessons with Joe or just come out to watch and play (don’t be shy). Remember to live well, dink a lot and show no mercy to the net.

We are very thankful to WOA Board members, Riverside Management and our community at large for working to get good lighting at the Liberty Park courts, for keeping up maintenance at the courts and throughout our community, and for having so many people with the willingness to try the sport of pickleball.

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Woodbridge Softball Protects Its Turf While Manteca Fire and Police Protect the Community

By Charm Mathis. WBL photos by Volker Moerbitz

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uring every softball season, the Silver Sluggers and Diamond Gals take the month of July off. The reason for this break is to allow softball players and volunteers to take a vacation with family, relax or just recoup.

With just two weeks remaining in July, some players were itching to play and talk of forming a co-ed team took light. Quickly, interest grew and we had enough players for two teams: 36 players including five married couples.

Before the first practice, we did what the major league owners do, we held a draft. With a coin toss, Dave Avelar, coach of the Silver Sluggers Red Blazers team, won the right for first pick. Pitchers were drafted first because you must have a good pitcher to play ball. Tom Heath, coach of the White Lightning, took his first pick, then selection was alternated, picking one man, one woman, until two teams were formed.

With one practice under our belts, the first game was Friday, July 19, Co-ed vs.

Co-ed. The weather cooperated, allowing the teams to play a double-header. As much fun as it was, at the end of the second game, we realized we were not the youngsters we thought we were. Despite the aches, pains and just being tired, each team walked away with wins and lasting memories.

In the days leading up to Saturday, July 27, we saw temperatures climbing into the triple digits with 105 degrees expected on game day. With three games scheduled, we started early with a time limit of one hour and 15 minutes per game.

Mother Nature must have heard me whine, because there was a slight breeze and by noon, the temperature had only reached 91 degrees!

The Snack Shack was open, serving fresh coffee, donuts, tri-tip sandwiches, hot dogs and ice-cream, with plenty of water on hand.

At 7:30 a.m., Red Blazers and White Lightning played an exciting game in front of a wonderful crowd that came out to cheer us on. It was so cool looking into the stands at all the residents and seeing one special fan who caught my eye, my dad.

At 9 a.m., the Manteca Police Department took on the Wolverines, which was a very exciting game with lots of hot bats. Trading runs back and forth, with one

police player slugging a home run over the fence, the Wolverines held their own and kept the game close, only succumbing in the seventh inning.

At 10:30 a.m., the Wolverines stepped onto the field against the Manteca Fire Department. Although I did not check IDs, I swear a few of these young firefighters were only in their early 20s, and the rest of their teammates in their 30s.

Again, the Wolverines traded run for run, threw a few of the speedsters out at the bases, and even hit a few balls over the heads of those young outfielders. A few innings later, Wolverine Ken Beaty, playing center field, showed the firefighters just how to make an amazing catch. A fly ball was hit out to center field. When Ken started to run toward the ball, he reached out with his glove and slid across the grass, grabbing the ball for the out! This was just one of many great plays the Wolverines made during the two games.

The Fire Department’s Union President, Sterrie McLode, dazzled fans with his impressive dance moves each time he came up to bat. I believe Sterrie would have preferred to dance the entire seven innings rather than play ball.

The Wolverines had a great day and can be proud knowing they can take on any team. It looked like they could have been playing their own sons, a daughter (Officer April Smith), or even a couple of their own grandsons.

Saturday turned out to be a perfect day for softball and a memorable day for everyone. The camaraderie shared, the laughter, some amazing plays, the roar of the crowd, and best of all, the friendships made it a special day. In the hearts of all players, Co-ed and Wolverines, we will always stay YOUNG! SAVE THE DATE – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 – Breast Cancer Awareness City of Manteca Administrators Softball Team vs. Senior 70s Wildcats, followed

by Woodbridge Co-ed vs. Co-ed game.

Thank you to all who came out and supported the Woodbridge Senior Softball Club (WSSC). It is very much appreciated and you made it all worthwhile.

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WOLVERINES LIGHT IT UP IN JULY Hot July Nights Champions

By Bob Perrin

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aking the month of July off from the Silver Sluggers season gave the Wolverines the opportunity to play two back-to-back tournaments. The first, Turlock Farmers tournament on July 13 and 14, brought the team back to this tourney after about five years. Saturday’s games, despite losing three, were close, with one-run defeats from Legends and Vietos. The game against the Vietos had to go two extra innings.

No resting for the team. July 20 and 21 found the Wolverines in Pleasanton for the Hot July Nights tournament: six games in two days. The bats didn’t cool off from the previous week. Game one was a 20-19 victory against South Bay Demolition. This game ended with a dropped line drive by Dennis Donaldson that he picked up and turned into a double play in the last inning. Game two, after going ahead 18-2 against Nor Cal Stixx, ended with another win, 23-17. The third game with Bay Area Tide was a slug fest. Scoring in every inning, the team won 18-10.

Photo by Charm Mathis

Sunday was a different story. Two wins against Mayhem (16-8) and Cut Loose 65 (10-6) gave the team a good feeling going into the next tourney. The win against Cut Loose, the first-place team, was their only loss. The Wolverines seem to do this a lot in tournaments. In Turlock, Ron Bordi and John Cawley both hit home runs, with Ken Beaty batting 11 for 13 and Bob Perrin 11 for 12 during that weekend.

The 2019 Wolverines – Front row (L to R): Coach Bob Perrin, John Cawley, Mike Coughlan, Wayne Gordon, Greg Meagher, Ken Beaty and Ron Bondi. Back row (L to R): Nelson Conner, John Walker, Glen Jenkins, Roger Gibson, Mike Herrera, Dennis Donaldson, Dennis Shirron and Bill Norcup.

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Three down with three to go. Sunday started with a rematch with the Tide. With only 10 players available to play, the guys pulled out a tough 10-9 win. Bill Norcup got his fourth straight win, pitching the first four games in Pleasanton. The Wolverines were now leading the tournament. The fifth game with the Santa Cruz Irregulars found the team again scoring in every inning, with Mike Coughlan collecting three hits.

Ending in a 10-10 tie meant the sixth and final game was for the championship.

The final game with Nor Cal Stixx, whom we beat Saturday, 23-17, would be a tough one. But we were ready! Greg Meagher came back for this one. John Walker, Mike Frary, Mike Herrera and Wayne Gordon all batted without making an out. Roger Gibson pitched his second game in a row. After going ahead 18-15 in three innings, the game was called because of the time limit on Sunday games in Pleasanton. The Wolverines had won the tournament! Winning five games and tying one game surely showed we deserved the first-place title. Hot July Nights Champion shirts are on the way! Next stop was the Hall of Fame tournament at Big League Dreams, August 8-9.

FROM THE BOOTH

By Debby Hickey

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s the Woodbridge Senior Softball Council (WSSC) rested for the month of July, we still enjoyed two game days of exhibition softball.

On Friday, July 19, we watched the double header co-ed games by the Red Blazers and White Lightning (OK, yes, the booth assigned those names.). And what a treat this was!

Both games were high scoring. The first game, White - 17 to Red - 10 and the second game almost the opposite, Red - 17 to White - 9. No walks in the first game and only two in the second. A Hot Dog Homerun was hit by Pete Catineau and a total of seven (yes, seven) Root Beer Float Triples by John Cawley (3), Brian Jones (2), Dave Avelar and Erin Spoden.

To keep the game running smoothly, the umps declared there would be five outs allowed instead of three — and it didn’t take long for our score boarder and scorekeeper to get into a rhythm with their equipment. Aaah, we love a challenge … !

Then, on Saturday, July 27, the triple header started with another co-ed game, followed by the Wolverines taking on the Manteca Police Department and Fire Department,

respectively. Pete Catineau picked up two Root Beer Float Triples for the white team, and they won 13-10 against the rival Red team.

The PD won over the Wolverines, 19-13, partly due to the fantastic out of the park, over the fence home run hit by Rob Armosino, who subsequently hit a second home run—this time in the park! Brian Jones played with the PD and he contributed with two Root Beer Float Triples. Announcer Reno Cortesi asked if the police can get a ticket for running too fast!

The FD was lively as ever, listing their batters with endearing nicknames (like Gooch, Burly, Stocky, etc.) and just having fun. The crowd went wild when Avant came to bat — as he requested MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This” as his walkup song — and he danced for all of us each and every time!

The teams flip-flopped for the seventh inning, as the score was 19-7 (in favor of the FD) and the Wolverines put on quite a show, scoring seven runs in that last inning — the final score was 19-14.

Well, the second half of our season has started — see you at Del Webb Field. Come out and have some fun!

Let’s play ball.

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THE HISTORY OF THE DIAMOND GALS:

part Three

By Sally Rankin

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met with three lovely women, Sue Lough, Karen Mower and Harleene Bebout, to learn more about Diamond Gals history for this article. I have to say it was just like sitting down with a group of my longtime friends. These ladies were so wonderful, cheerful, helpful and enthusiastic. The similarities between them and my current softball teammates is undeniable.

I couldn’t help but giggle as they spoke and I made comparisons with current teammates. Sue was a catcher, Karen was a rock star shortstop and Harleene played pitcher and shortstop. This trio’s love of softball was clearly evident as they recalled the history of Woodbridge women’s softball.

In the early years, Dottie recruited new players through word of mouth. She organized all aspects of the coaching staff.

Dottie holds the record for hitting a homerun in the over-70-yearold women’s category. Dottie was inducted into the Del Webb Hall of Fame in 2018 and rightfully so. She has been the Diamond Gals Manager since 2015 and has also been the Diamond Gals Representative on the Woodbridge Senior Softball Council for numerous years.

Dottie has given blood, sweat and tears to the Woodbridge women’s softball program. Under WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz her leadership, the Diamond Gals (L to R): Harleene Bebout, Sue Lough, Dottie Aubrey and Karen Mower. program increased membership as well as exponentially increasing players’ skill levels. This year’s players When head coach Dave Reed decided to pursue other interests and let the have measurably better skills because women now entering the Diamond ladies take the Diamond Gals’ baton in 2014, Sue, Karen and Harleene stepped Gals program had the opportunity to play organized sports in the past. up, enlisting Dottie Aubrey, primarily a third base player, as coach. They That does not say that new, inexperienced players are not welcomed. They definitely had a plan. They divided Diamond Gals duties into four categories, are still taught to be their best selves by teammates and coaches. Diamond each woman responsible for a category. They worked together to accomplish the Gals players thrive on watching brand new teammates hit, catch and throw goals of the program much as it is today. They shared the same ideals and goals for the first time and Dottie Aubrey is still teaching, guiding and building and created a cohesive and fun working environment. the Diamond Gals program.

Everything this group did was from scratch. They wrote their own duties, each coach’s individual responsibilities and the Diamond Gals rules and regulations, including the structure of the program. Most of the original documents have stood the test of time with very few changes made along the way. These volunteer coaches shouldered a huge amount of responsibility. Each woman selected duties she enjoyed, that meshed with her individual skill set and her strengths. Together, they chose the primary direction they wanted the program to go: skills practice, position play, game strategy and understanding of rules. They teamed up as coaches and each one ran a drill during practice clinics. Sue taught catching and base running. Her other duties included paperwork, scheduling and communication. Harleene taught throwing and was in charge of equipment, maintenance and inventory. Karen taught batting and was responsible for lining the field, working closely with Perry Gibson.

Sue, Harleene and Karen all spoke highly of Perry Gibson, for years the Del Webb Field Maintenance Manager. They chose Dottie Aubrey as head coach to oversee the entire program and teach basic skills because she possessed the most overall knowledge of rules and the game of softball.

Each of the four women also held several different Woodbridge Senior Softball Council positions throughout their tenure. In all their years of experience, the worst event they could recall was a terrible collision between baserunner Linda Medler and shortstop Karen Mower, in which both players sustained injuries.

Since 2009, Dottie Aubrey has dedicated herself to the Diamond Gals program. She has spent more consecutive years with the Diamond Gals than anyone else and is the only original Diamond Gals player still living in Woodbridge.

Just before conclusion of the first half of the 2019 season, Dottie interviewed applicants for positions coaching on-field practices and games.

She chose Laurie Stillmaker, Erin Spoden, Charm Mathis, Candace McLaughlin and Harriet Applegarth. Connie Reed will continue as the equipment manager and player and Nancy Behney will continue as a player and the communications director.

As the beginning of the second half of the 2019 season approached, Dottie made the difficult decision to pass the baton. She will continue being a player on the field (a good one, I might add) with the goal of playing until she is 80 years old, which I foresee her achieving. Dottie has been through many challenges in the past year and has made many life decisions. She wrote, “I am at a point in my life where I just want to be happy, my family happy, my friends happy, my health is good, my faith strong, my mind right, my dollars sufficient and to have fun.”

Dottie wants to have the time and opportunity to be involved in numerous Woodbridge activities. She enjoys dabbling in real estate, buying and selling much like the game of Monopoly she played as a kid. She loves to play cards and games. She also enjoys being a part of the Woodbridge 55’ers RV Group as she owns a motorhome and thrives when she is on trips.

These, among many other interests, bring Dottie the joy we all seek.

We owe a great big debt of gratitude to this group of pioneering women.

Dottie Aubrey, Karen Mower, Sue Lough and Harleene Bebout have spent countless hours developing and volunteering for the Diamond Gals Program. Thank you, ladies!

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save the date Saturday, October 26 ANNUAL SOFTBALL BANQUET TO CELEBRATE END OF 2019 SEASON All WSSC-registered members plus one are welcome to purchase tickets for this year’s event. The theme is “Gourmet Picnic at the Park.” Many fun surprises are in store.

The event will be held in the Lakeview Clubhouse and catered by Season Daddy. Music will be provided

by Jerry Lopes on the patio.

Tickets will be sold at Del Webb Field during October softball games or in the Clubhouse when no games are being played.

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ææWoodbridge Seniors Golf Club

By Bill Abrew

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oodbridge Seniors Golf Club held its sixth tournament of the year at Castle Oaks in Ione, July 22.

Thirty-one of our finest and a few guests played in 100-degree weather.

In this tournament, each foursome was given a special yellow ball that was rotated through the foursome with each player playing it on a given hole.

That was the only score recorded for that hole. The team with the lowest score playing the yellow ball would be the winner. If a team lost the yellow ball, that team was disqualified from winning the prize money. Well, only two teams finished with the yellow ball; six teams were disqualified. Here are the winners.

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ææDid You Know. . .

Gyros Compiled by Mike Spence

A gyro is a single portion hand-held meat dish resembling a taco and closely associated with Greece but did you know?

• The word gyros is derived from the Greek “yὐpoÇ” 1st Place - score 75 2nd Place - score 77 meaning circle or turn.

Young Han Bryan Garcia It describes the cooking Mike Dooley John Garcia method, not the food itself.

Dan Pangilinan Mike Patterson • If you order gyros in Athens, Greece, you’ll likely be served pork or Bob Gamch Bill Prioste chicken but rarely beef.

• Gyros is not a sandwich, it’s a wrap because a sandwich requires Closest to the Pin Winners: TWO slices of bread.

(Hole #2 results did not record due to technical difficulties.)

• American producers of gyros meat compress their meat into a #8 #11 #16 10-pound or 20-pound cone shipped frozen in dry ice.

Bryan Garcia, 16’11” Don Blick, 6’10” Bryan Garcia, 7’1” • If you order a gyros in California, there’s an excellent chance the John Garcia, 21’1” Dan Lane, 16’ Roy Rea, 7’8” meat was processed in one of two plants near Chicago, Illinois.

• The vertical rotisserie used to cook gyros meat is desirable September’s tournament will be held at Elkhorn Golf Club in Stockton, because as the portions of meat are sliced off, the “load” on the September 9, with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Please plan to arrive 45 minutes spindle remains stable. A vertical rotisserie also allows for better early for a brief meeting prior to tee off. Entry fee is $38 (additional $5 for distancing from the heat source and the revolutions per minute to guests). Payment was due August 25. accommodate the needs for servicing customers.

• Gyros has several notable first cousins: shawarma, associated with Please come and join us – we’d love to have you. Not a member? No several Arabian Peninsula countries, doner kebab associated with problem. All Woodbridge residents and guests are welcomed.

Turkey and tacos al pastor associated with Mexico.

If you have any questions regarding our tournaments, please contact Mike • In Greek, “gyros” is a nominative singular noun not a plural as Patterson at 408-640-9768. often misinterpreted in conventions of the English language.

• The American version of gyro meat is a far cry from the Mediterranean version. The original version of gyros was thinly sliced meat stacked on a spindle with spices inbetween. The American version uses finely ground lamb and beef with incorporated spices.

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LIVE LONGER AND HEALTHIER

Brazil Nuts 182 calories, 18 grams of fat and 4 grams of protein May decrease cholesterol, oxidative stress and inflammation Great source of selenium

Macadamia Nut Day is coming up 9/4 and Peanut Day, 9/13

Pecans 193 calories, 20 grams of fat and 3 grams of protein May decrease bad cholesterol levels and packed with antioxidants

How Nutty Should You Get?

By Susie Blair, RN, BSN

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ou have probably heard differing reports on nuts and their contributions to health.

According to a study in the March 7, 2017 “Journal of the American Medical Association,” in the estimated 300,000 deaths attributed to heart disease, stroke or Type 2 diabetes, about 45 percent had something to do with eating the wrong amounts of critical nutrients.

Specifically, not enough fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, polyunsaturated fats, and seafood containing Omega3 fatty acids, or too much red meats, processed meats, sugar sweetened beverages and sodium.

Macadamia Nuts 200 calories, 21 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein.

May decrease risk factors for heart disease, oxidative stress and inflammation

Eating nuts can decrease your risk for heart disease, lower blood sugar and decrease inflammation, blood clots, arrhythmias and cholesterol levels, among other things. But they are also very high in calories and fat. Up to 80 percent of a nut is fat, albeit mostly the healthy polyunsaturated type. Be careful of the portion size, along with the additives and processing. Eating nuts covered in chocolate, sugar or salt, or nut butters with a lot of additives may negate the positive health effects. Read labels!

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.

Cashews

155 calories, 12 grams of fat and 5 grams of protein

May decrease blood pressure and blood lipid levels Pistachios (technically a seed)

156 calories, 12.5 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein

May decrease risk factors for heart disease and lower cholesterol Almonds

161 calories, 14 grams of fat and 8 grams of protein

May decrease inflammation and risk factors for heart disease and stroke

Support growth of beneficial gut bacteria Peanuts (actually a legume)

176 calories, 17 grams of fat and 4 grams of protein

May decrease risk factors for heart disease and diabetes Hazelnuts

176 calories, 9 grams of fat and 8 grams of protein

May decrease risk factors for heart disease and inflammation

Great source of Vitamin E Walnuts

182 calories, 18 grams of fat and 4 grams of protein

May contribute to heart and brain health

Great source of Omega 3 fatty acids

Ways to incorporate nuts into your diet include making trail mix with dried fruit and seeds, putting on salads or using nut milks and nut butters.

But also remember to cut back on red and processed meats, processed flour products and sugars so you don’t take away nuts’ benefits.

You can be nutty and live a longer and healthier life!

Resources: Harvard Health Publishing, Medical News Today, Mayo Clinic and Healthline.com/nutrition

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All nuts have protein, fiber, good fats and many nutrients in varying amounts. Here are some of the healthiest choices, in order by calorie content.

(Nutrient amounts are for a one-ounce serving.)

So how many nuts are too much? The American Heart Association recommends eating about four servings of unsalted nuts a week. A serving is about 1-½ oz (small handful) of whole dry roasted nuts or 2 tablespoons of nut butter (no sugar added).

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ææWILD THINGS IN WOODBRIDGE

The Dragons of Woodbridge

By Jana Kattenhorn

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wo of the more distinctive dragonflies around Woodbridge are the Flame Skimmer and the Widow Maker Skimmer. The Flame Skimmer lives up to its name and is a vibrant glistening orange. The plump 2 to 3-inch-long body makes it very easy to see. The female Flame Skimmer is slightly less vibrant than the male.

The Widow Maker Skimmer Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.com is not as colorful but has a very distinctive dark body with a distinctive black band on each of the four transparent wings. With maturity, the male also develops a large white spot/band on each of the wings. Both skimmers are easily found around ponds and in our yards if there is a water feature or plants to which they are attracted.

Skimmers lay up to 1,500 eggs in or on water plants or in the adjacent still water. It can take about a week for the eggs to hatch into the insect larval stage called a nymph or naiad. The first larval stage is inactive but soon transforms into an active stage where it looks like the adult dragonfly but lacks reproductive organs and wings and lives under water. Most of the dragonfly’s 1 to 5-year-long life is spent in

this water-bound nymph stage. The nymph is a voracious eater, dining on tadpoles, mosquito larvae and small fish.

Insects have exoskeletons so, as they grow, they need to shed the old hard exoskeleton and emerge with a soft body that soon hardens.

Depending on the adult size of Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.com the dragonfly, the nymph will shed its exoskeleton six to 15 times. When the final stage is reached, it will climb out onto a water plant stem and emerge from that last larval exoskeleton, much like a butterfly emerges from the chrysalis stage. It emerges as a full-sized adult with reproductive organs and four wings. This is the time you see them out and about. Mating and egg laying are the prime job during this part of their life cycle. They mate during flight many times forming into a heart-shape mass of legs, body and wings.

Fun fact: A dragonfly can eat food equal to its own weight in about 30 minutes, which roughly translates into your trying to eat as much as your body weight in half an hour. We don’t eat that amount of food in a week!

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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.

Jacob and Linda Lewis in the Netherlands on a Viking Bergen, Norway, to Basel, Switzerland, trip.

Steve and Donna Sellers in Killarney, Ireland.

Mike and Joyce Ancha attended the International Choreographed Ballroom Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Jerry and Pat Duarte (left) with Beth and Mike Pearson in front of the lighthouse in Fort Bragg, California

Tom and Fil Hower celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary at Dole Plantation in the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

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