W oodbridge LIFE April April 1 is April Fools’ Day, sometimes called All Fools’ Day, a day of practical jokes and hoaxes. Although April Fools’ silliness can be good for one’s health by bringing laughter and stress relief, sometimes such tomfoolery is misunderstood and, although it seems fun, can cause hard feelings. In past years, the Woodbridge LIFE Editorial Team has experimented with April Fools’ pranks, even an April Fools’ edition. However, the idea was not received as positively as we had hoped. There is only one hoax in this edition of Woodbridge LIFE and it is easy to find. Start looking!
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Follow Your Dreams
Volume 7 • Issue 4 • Number 67
Your Life. Your Community. Your News.
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Women of Woodbridge President Birdie Nieri partnered with Connie Mihos (not shown) to host a table called “Dream Boats – Il Divo” at the 2017 annual afternoon tea held in February. A black table cover accentuated red and white glassware, chargers, teapot and floral arrangements. The black shelf held photos of Il Divo, a multi-national classical crossover quartet that, by the way, is not only talented but quite good looking! The Women of Woodbridge annual tea is a fundraiser for Manteca Unified School District’s Health Services Department that helps provide clothing, hygiene products and school supplies to Manteca area children. More photos of the creatively decorated tea tables and their hostesses may be found on pages 18 and 19.
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By John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator
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hat would you like to hear first, the good news or the bad news? The good news? OK, here it is: The good news is that there is no bad news! Ha ha. Happy April Fools’ Day! Spring has sprung and there is much coming up in April. There is nothing but good news to report in this month’s column.
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uring our March visit to Surprise, Arizona, for Major League Baseball Spring Training, we took our grandsons and out-of-state friends to the Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix. A favorite place of mine, we usually visit the Science Center every time we are in the area. This time I happened to notice the center’s motto, “Never stop wondering,” and it struck a chord with me. It complimented the Women of Woodbridge Annual Afternoon Tea theme, “Follow Your Dreams,” and made me ask myself, “Without wonder and dreams, where would we be?” How uninteresting and uninspiring the world would become! The Women of Woodbridge offered two seatings for their popular tea, one Saturday and one Sunday. The beautifully organized event drew many attendees in hats and gloves, reminiscent of a bygone era. This year, thirty-eight hostesses carried out the theme, “Follow Your Dreams,” on eighteen tables. Each hostess represented the theme in her own colorful and creative way. See photographs of the tea on the cover and filling center pages 18 and 19 of this edition. Judy McNamara introduces Paul Bowers and his “Litter Getter” in her continuing “A League of Their Own” series on page 32 and Jean Kavale shares her Resident Profile interview with John and Marie Evans on page 29. Marie regularly contributes the Readers Group column for Woodbridge LIFE and often submits excellent Day Trippin’ ideas. Sharyl Burgeson writes about resident brother and sister, Dennis Johnson and Dee Gotelli, on page 27, in the popular and longer-than-we-expected series of articles about relatives who live in Woodbridge.
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Carol WBL Editor CarolJoJoHargreaves, Hargreaves, WBL Editor By resident request, we are reprinting one of Bill Barnhart’s Household Hints articles covering cleaning your air conditioner’s compressor. This article, found on page 31, is both timely and useful now that our Central Valley weather is warming up. This edition is chockfull of photographs of Woodbridge events and activities! Scene @ the Clubhouse visited the new Chair Yoga class (pictures on pages 14 and 15). You will also find photos of Paint and Sip, the Polka Potluck, the Chili Cook-off, French class and the Men of Woodbridge Corned Beef Dinner. Softball Opening Day is tomorrow! Don’t miss the food, fun and softball games beginning at 10 a.m. on Del Webb field. While you are down in the Clubhouse area, stop by the Artists and Crafters “Hidden Talent” show which runs from 10 to 3. The event includes a $5 bistro lunch as well as a sale of delicious baked goods to take home. Descriptive articles about these activities may be found on pages 24 and 11, respectively. Don’t be made a fool tomorrow! Watch out for pranks and practical jokes! ~ Carol Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE team
The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the May 2017 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Wednesday, May 5, 2017. Email your materials to wblife2017@gmail.com (Please DO NOT send your items to the Editor’s personal email address.)
Get ready for April 1. The softball season opens this day with musical entertainment by the Woodbridge Singers, along with a car show and free doughnuts. Our local firemen will be there to say hello. Also, that day is the Artists and Crafters Hidden John Baber, Talent Show, Bake Sale and Bistro. This Activities/Events Coordinator community is full of talent! The following week will include a Chess Day. Chess is a great way to keep your mind sharp and it’s a real challenge to think three steps ahead. All levels are welcome, and chess club members will be there to teach beginners. Recently, a resident approached me about wanting to travel to Cuba. Fortunately, I had just met with Rick Moniz. Rick and his wife Monique are coming this month to talk about their company, “Knowing the Way,” which hosts trips to Cuba, Ecuador and the Galapagos, among many other countries. I am excited to collaborate with Rick, who is also a historian and educator. By now you should have signed up for French class, taught by Eileen Hill. If not, maybe next time. I’d like to do a shout out to any resident who would be willing to teach a Spanish class. The Habits of Health continues and I look forward to having more classes in nutrition and wellness. Jennifer Weddington will be here for her custom massage consultations and Becky Freeman of Hospice of San Joaquin comes to talk about dementia. T’ai Chi is in full swing, taught by Anne Robinson, and if you haven’t tried it already, I highly recommend it. Doctor’s orders! Chair Yoga has really taken off, and it’s good for anyone who has had an injury or has limited mobility. If you are new to the world of pickleball, plan to attend the Pickleball Newcomers Expo, Sunday, April 9. There will be drills and demonstrations along with refreshments and snacks. Try out your swing with the golf tournament happening this month. You’ll need the exercise after eating at the Crab Feast or partaking in Craft Beer Night. This time around, Bill Holst looks to food pairings with porters and stouts. Wine 101 explores Rhone varietals and Cooking 401 will be making gyros and tzatziki sauce. Tickets go on sale for the Garden Party Tour, “Oasis,” on April 20. Open your very own oasis to Woodbridge on May 20. The Lifestyle Committee is looking for all sorts of gardens, from the established to the very new. All proceeds from the raffle and ticket sales will benefit local charities. Enjoy a champagne brunch served with fresh fruit and French toast cooked up by yours truly. For the big finale, Bob Naquin’s most recent play, “Feeble Fables,” comes at the end of the month with three performances by the Drama club. It’s going to be a great month, everybody! Spring is here and I love this California sun.
In Memoriam
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after completing the task. As they thanked me, I owed it to Juan to recognize what he had By Ramon Rivera done for me. Juan and I would go on to tackle several more would like to tell everyone the story of landing Juan Barajas, our lead tasks together. Every time we maintenance employee for the WOA. Juan has been outstanding in his worked together, Juan always role and has provided residents the highest quality of customer service. went above and beyond to teach I think back on how fortunate we are to be able to have Juan as a part of our me how to do things on my %\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD team. Juan first became familiar with the Woodbridge community through own. Juan and I developed a his previous employment as an electrician for a contractor who serviced the solid working relationship. He community. even provided me his personal contact info and was always Four years ago, we were weeks into a lighting issue that would have cost available when I called him. the WOA several thousands of dollars to resolve. We had come up with a From the very beginning, Juan solution to bypass expensive electrical ballasts for in-ground lights, so we had demonstrated his positive could then switch over to LED. This would eliminate the cost of replacing qualities and I knew deep inside the ballasts and save money on energy. I called our electrical contractor to that he would be a perfect fit for 5DPRQ 5LYHUD Operations Manager explain the plan of action and he set up the service call. The next day I had our team when the opportunity the opportunity to meet Juan for the first time. I introduced myself and we presented itself. The opportunity spoke for a couple of minutes. Juan was respectful, courteous and ready to I had long awaited finally work. I have to admit, I liked Juan right off the bat. I detailed to Juan the arrived. issue and solution we had in mind. He informed me this was something I could handle easily. I told Juan my electrical background was basic. He Juan officially joined our team in the summer of 2015. He consistently chuckled a bit and said, “Don’t worry. I’m going to teach you what you need demonstrates the skills and qualities he showed me from the first day I met to do.� I thought to myself, “This is a person I am meeting for the first time him. His work ethic, customer service and positive attitude make him a and he is already going out of his way to help me.� perfect fit for the Woodbridge community. Juan embodies the Woodbridge spirit of hard work and helping others. I want to personally thank and I recall a few residents giving me sort of a “hero’s welcome� in the days recognize him for all his efforts. Keep up the great work, Juan!
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he board of directors is preparing for its upcoming April 5 meetings. Several topics will be discussed that are certain to be interesting to everyone.
The board recently approved two new members to the Finance Committee, Steve Brazen and Michael Lawson. Both have substantial backgrounds in managing and developing the finances of non-profits. Their careers, albeit different, are similar in their attention to details while always looking for the common good. They both have vast experience in organizations like ours. Please join the board in welcoming Steve and Michael to our Finance Committee. Stepping down from the Finance Committee are Terry Hickey and Don St. Lawrence. As you have hopefully known from the past, Terry agreed to serve on our board of directors so he has stepped away from the Finance Committee but he’s not far from it since he is the chief financial officer or treasurer of our board of directors. We thank you, Terry, for your continued service to our association. Don St. Lawrence served on the Finance Committee for a number of years and represented our association quite well. Don provided outstanding stability and financial knowledge throughout his time on this committee. He continues his unselfish volunteerism within many other activities of our community. Thank you, Don! Highly experienced Jacob Lewis chairs the Finance Committee. April Oakland of Riverside Management and Financial Services, Inc. is our accountant and routinely participates in all Finance Committee
meetings. Operations Manager Ramon Rivera also contributes since he is responsible for most of the spending of our association. This is a very strong, knowledgeable committee. Thank you all. Everyone should have received and returned their federally required Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) survey information. The federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) agency requires this survey for communities designated for those with residents at least 55 years of age. We must certify or lose our “seniors� status and it will never return once lost. So, it is important that you respond to these annual surveys. Normally, it’s just a check mark and a signature for the majority of residents. We hope you can attend our next scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at 4 p.m.
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Surveillance Cameras Security cameras are up at Liberty Park and are now included in our surveillance camera system. Three cameras have been positioned to oversee all areas of the park. We will be adding a camera on the corner of Arbor Brook and Cotton Meadow Way to oversee the pathway originating from Shady Pines Street. WOA staff members now monitor the cameras. As a friendly reminder to our newer residents, we have cameras that oversee all current entrance and exit points of the community, including major intersections and pathways. If an incident occurs, please note the date and timeframe in which the event occurred. Contact the front desk at 824-7581 and we can provide you any video footage that may be of help. As we continue acquiring new areas, heading toward complete build out, we will identify future areas where cameras can be of use and continue building our surveillance system. Private Security Firm Delta Protective Services (DPS) is the private security firm contracted by the WOA. DPS patrols the community seven days a week, four hours each day. Patrol times vary from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. to avoid any type of predictability. DPS provides
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pring is here and with it, April showers bring May flowers. As if we haven’t had enough? A few sprinkles will certainly help our flowerbeds and gardens grow in the next few months with the help of the sun. I am anxious to see what Sandi Larson has recommended in this month’s Woodbridge LIFE. I’ve already noticed many of our neighbors preparing for warmer weather by trimming and weeding. Don’t forget that any additions, alterations or renovations of the exterior of your home must keep to the design of the original home in style, detailing, materials and color. Any such changes may be made only after application to, and written approval by, the Architectural Review Committee. If in doubt, a “Mother, may I” may be in order. Neighbors who have recently completed front or rear landscaping or any other ARC approved changes need to have their changes inspected (final review) by the committee. Calling the Clubhouse front desk and asking for an appointment is all it takes. We do desire the homeowner to be home, if possible, during the review. If you are one of those diehard worker bees, the committee will be more than happy to schedule a time in the evening. ~ ARChie Dear ARChie, OK, so George Washington came by the house the other day. Evidently, he just bought the house next door. He said that he wanted to cut down the cherry tree that is between our two properties. I asked him for the Good Neighbor form so I could initial it. He said, “Just slow down, pilgrim.” George had somehow found out under odd circumstances, which he claimed he had no time to explain, that, if needed, a letter from the other resident agreeing that it was, in fact, OK to cut down the cherry tree would suffice. So, I put my John Hancock on the neighbor’s form and wrote a declaration agreeing to the cutting of the cherry tree. I included that the tree was to be replaced by a bramble bush. Was all this necessary or is it fake news? ~ Sincerely, John Hancock Dear John, Your new neighbor, George, is correct. The letter and Good Neighbor forms are required under the circumtances you’ve noted. No fake news here! I’ve found that the developer, for whatever reason, chose to place two trees near each other but on separate adjoining lots. Many homeowners are choosing to remove one of the trees and to replace it with an acceptable shrub. For instance, at my home, my neighbor and I agreed to remove both of our trees and replace mine with a less intrusive tree. (No trees were hurt during this process. Both found new homes.) Which, by the way, if you’re ever over this way, come by and see. The area turned out beautifully. Now, I do share this tree, sort of, with my neighbor. It’s technically planted right on the edge of her property. The tree is the focal point of the area where two lots meet and, yes, the appropriate paperwork was completed, signed
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an unarmed security officer and patrol vehicle. The security officers also provide a daily report at the end of each shift, viewable through DPS’s client website portal. We can view GPS tracking information, incident reports and photo documentation. An overview of the DPS client portal will be presented at this month’s Listening Post, April 13, at 6 p.m. WOA Communication The WOA staff is here to handle any questions, concerns or maintenance/repair items residents report. We pride ourselves in handling your situation as quickly as possible. In order for the WOA staff to do so, your concern needs to be reported through the correct line of communication. Residents can do this by contacting WOA staff through the front desk and/or the website portal. Through the portal, under the Resident Services tab, there is a link called Management Office & Forms. There we have three forms: Ask a Manager, Complaint or CC&R Violation and WOA Repair & Maintenance. These forms are easy to use and, once completed online, will be delivered via email to WOA staff. The front desk and the website portal are the means the WOA uses to gather and address all issues for residents. Pet Waste Mutt Mitt stations are located throughout the parks, walkways and other WOA common areas. Our maintenance staff stocks and cleans all Mutt Mitt stations twice per week. We make every effort to ensure these stations are stocked and ready to use. Join us in our efforts to keep the community free of pet waste.
by me, ARChie, and submitted when the application was presented to the ARC for review and approval. One more thing before I go: Why is there a cherry tree in the front yard? No fruit trees are allowed. ~ ARChie Dear ARChie, I moved here in mid-2016. I had a nice big yard at my old place. My new front yard has no grass. At my old place in Grass Valley, my lawn mower was my status symbol. I had the baddest mower on the block. It completed my manhood. So, I figured that since we just got all this rain, I could plant my God’s Green Acre in some nice rye grass. I’ve got my mower all shiny and I can stop taking Xanax and Valium for depression with your help. ~ Prince Gardener Dear Prince, Get out your beloved mower and be ready to mow to your heart’s content. Get rid of the drugs, no need to be depressed because of a little grass issue. Your answer is as simple as this: The front yard landscaping must be at least 35 percent living material. Of that 35 percent, up to 25 percent may be grass. Done deal. End of story. Now get mowing! ~ ARChie Dear ARChie, This weekend I had a distinguished visitor from Florida. He’s a well-known real estate developer of the swamps outside of Disney World. When he got out of his car, he stopped in his tracks and began laughing uncontrollably. He pointed to the house across the street and asked, “What the heck is that?” I looked where he was pointing and didn’t notice anything unusual. He said, ”The pink thing.” And there it was, a pink flamingo standing next to an orange masonry alligator. Boy, was I embarrassed. So how can I get that abomination out of sight without my neighbor finding out and fire-bombing my house? ~ Embarrassed Resident Dear Embarrassed, Wow, wow, wow ... Sorry that happened. Nothing like having a visitor, especially one so distinguished and well known, view your neighbor’s unmentionables. Ouch! I’m glad you’ve written in with this question. We can all agree this is a sticky wicket. Not to mention uncomfortable. I advise you to submit a non-compliance form via the Woodbridge portal. The submitted non-compliance violation is confidential. The management company, Riverside, does occasionally scamper through the neighborhood checking for non-compliant violations. Somehow, they missed this one. We all need to be proactive in keeping our community well-maintained. Beautification and high standards are the reason we all moved here in the first place (and maybe to be closer to See page 6 grandchildren, too). Homeowners need to be vigilant in
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keeping with the Design Guidelines and other governing documents signed when you purchased your home. “One homeowner’s treasures are not always the neighbor’s treasures” ~ ARChie
All questions may be emailed to ARChie care of Leilani at lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge. net (Clubhouse front desk). Leilani will forward your questions to the members of the Architectural Review Committee. We want to hear your questions and concerns.
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The first Great Chili Cook-Off was held at Woodbridge in early March. Thirteen contestants prepared their best chili recipes in competition for the coveted “spoon awards” presented to first, second and third places. More than 50 Woodbridge residents volunteered as tasters to select the three winning recipes. Winners (L to R): Kathy Dezotte (second place), Cecilia MacNair-Correa (first place) and Cindra Link (third place). Congratulations and thank you for participating!
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ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS HIDDEN TALENT SHOW, BAKE presentation on the Hospice of San Joaquin and the warning SALE AND BISTRO – Saturday, April 1 @ 10 a.m. Discover the signs of dementia. Are you concerned about a family myriad of talents at Woodbridge. Painting, quilting, jewelry member? Come and educate yourself and be prepared for making and crocheting will be among the many handcrafts the future. RSVP at the front desk. FREE on display in the Multipurpose Room. Stop by the bistro in CRAFT BEER NIGHT – Wednesday, April 12 @ 6:30 p.m. In the Westport Room and enjoy a hot lunch of homemade soup, this forum, Bill Holst will explore the world of porters and bread and a cookie for $5. The bistro also features a bake stouts and how they might pair with food. Consult the flyer sale. All proceeds go to funding the club’s philanthropic for a suggested food item to bring. In addition to a food projects. Admission to the Hidden Talent Show is FREE. dish, participants should bring their own glass (non-plastic) SOFTBALL OPENING DAY – Saturday, April 1 @ 10 a.m. to enjoy the taste of the beer in its true form. Event to be Cheer on your favorite team at the season opener. The held in the Multipurpose Room. Sign up at the front desk. JROTC Guard will present colors and the Woodbridge $2 per person. Singers will perform. Visit with local firemen and enjoy free NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, April 13 @ doughnuts and a car show. Support Woodbridge softball 10 a.m. Are you new to Woodbridge? Come and learn more teams by purchasing a hot dog, soda and chips for $3 per about your Woodbridge Owner’s Association and join the person. Clubhouse team as they answer your questions. During this CHESS DAY – Monday, April 3 @ 4 p.m. Chess is perfect for orientation, you’ll learn about the association structure, the keeping your mind sharp. Join the chess club for a game Architectural Review process, how to become involved in your or two and make some new friends. Chess players will be community and the resources available to you. Please reserve present to teach those who don’t know how to play. All levels your spot by contacting the Clubhouse front desk either in are welcome. FREE person or by phone at 824-7581. Event will be held in the KNOWING THE WAY TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS – Thursday, Oxford Room. FREE April 6 @ 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Knowing the Way Travel’s LISTENING POST – Thursday, April 13 @ 6 p.m. Come Monique and Rick Moniz present their worldview on travel and share your ideas with Ramon Rivera and John Baber. as lifelong learners. Their 2017 itinerary includes trips to Suggestions, comments or concerns? Bring your two cents Cuba, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Spain and the Camino, worth. Event will be held in the Multipurpose Room. Italy, and the United Kingdom and Germany’s 500th Luther GOLF TOURNAMENT – Saturday, April 15 @ 2:30 p.m. Anniversary. At 2 p.m. there will be a presentation with Check-in time is 2:30 p.m. and tee time is 3 p.m. A potluck coffee and dessert; at 6:30 p.m. there will be a second and results will follow in the Multipurpose Room. Bring your presentation with wine and tapas. RSVP at the front desk for favorite drink and appetizer. Open to 72 golfers. Sign up each presentation separately. FREE at the front desk before noon, Wednesday, April 12. For MASSAGE DAY WITH JENNIFER WEDDINGTON – Friday, changes and cancellations, please call Bob or Karen Perrin @ April 7 @ 12:30 p.m. Jennifer Weddington from the Spa 815-9629. Entry fee of $5 per person. No refunds. Room in Tracy comes to Woodbridge to pamper you for a COOKING 401: MOCK GYROS – Tuesday, April 18 @ 2 p.m. day. Jennifer creates a custom massage that suits your needs Join Mike and Jan Spence as they share their favorite recipe and enhances your overall well-being. Jennifer believes in for Mock Gyros using ground lamb. They will also prepare a alternative medicine for relieving physical and emotional homemade tzatziki sauce. Sign up at the front desk. $5 per stress. RSVP at the front desk. Event to be held in the person. Multipurpose Room. FREE GREATER VALLEY CONSERVATION e–WASTE DAY MEN OF WOODBRIDGE DANCE – Saturday, April 8 @ 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 @ 8:30 a.m. The Greater Valley It’s time for a Spring Dance and the Men of Woodbridge host Conservation Corps will sponsor free curbside pick of your the first in April. Come and dance on the best floor in the e-waste. Please leave your televisions, monitors, laptops, Valley with music brought to you by the Second Chance Band. PCs, servers, cables and other electronic waste (printers, B.Y.O.B and bring your own appetizers. 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FREE WINE 101: RHONE, RHONE ON THE RANGE – Thursday, CRAB FEAST AND DANCE – Monday, April 10 @ 5 p.m. It’s April 20 @ 6 p.m. This class will cover Rhone varietals. crab season and Seafood Express in Stockton is coming to Participants are to bring glasses, an appetizer and a Rhone Woodbridge. Dine on fresh marinated crab served with salad varietal wine. The following are most of the common Rhone and bread, spaghetti and dessert. The crab will be cracked varietals you can look for: Syrah, Viognier, Grenache, but you may want to bring a set of crab crackers. After Mourvèdre, Carignan, Gamay, Marsanne, Roussanne, Picpoul, dinner, enjoy the musical talents of Jerry Lopes. Prepare Cinsault and Pinot Blanc. Also, look for labels that say CĂ´te yourself for a fantastic evening! Event to be held in the du RhĂ´ne or GSM. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Multipurpose Room. $50 per person. Room. $2 non-refundable per person. 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presented by Frank Lucero. All enjoyed this book and it was interesting to hear the different aspects each of us saw in the story. It is a well-told and original story set in Italy during WWII about a man’s life that begins in a cathedral in Italy while an army is (as a history professor of mine used to say) busy “R and P-ing” (raping and pillaging) as a young woman gives birth to Frankie in the church tower. Not an auspicious start for the young man but he survives. His life becomes music-centric, not surprising since Music is the first thing he touches (read the book!) at his birth and Music is the narrator. Music is always the center of Frank’s life. It was an interesting read with twists and turns that were surprising. It was mystical and both heart-warming and heart-rending. I also found it allegorical at certain times. Everyone had something to say and our discussion was interesting. Mitch Albom, the best-selling author, playwright and columnist, is also a benefactor and has founded eight charities, both in America and abroad. He and his wife live in Michigan.
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April in the Arts and Crafts Room (Westport Room) begins with a class on making Fabric Pillow Wraps. Nedra Ball will be leading this class Thursday, April 6, at 12:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet and materials needed list can be found on the yellow communications board next to the window displaying an Easter Pillow Wrap. April continues with our general meeting, Friday, April 7, at 10 a.m. The Basic Quilting Class, Part 4, meets Thursday, April 20, at 12:30 p.m. to begin its first block. Doodlebugs will doodle away Friday, April 28, at 10 a.m. and we close out the month, April 28, with Margo Flanagan’s Watercolor class making three bookmarks using basic triadic harmony. (I’m guessing you watercolorists know what that means; I haven’t a clue.) Two of our community philanthropic workshops will be meeting this month. Monday, April 17, at 10 a.m., the Kaiser Pillow Workshop takes place and Thursday, April 27, dog and cat beds will be made. Neither class requires experience, just helping hands. It will be a busy month at the Clubhouse! I hope you can find time to drop on by.
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ÌÌ Artists & Crafters Bake Sale, Bistro, Hidden Talents – Oh, my! By Penny Dauler
Chess Day – April 3
THE DATE is Saturday, April 1. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 3 p.m.
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idden Talents abound at Woodbridge and on Saturday, April 1, many will be on full display in the Multipurpose Room. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 3 p.m. so come on by. You will see quilters, woodworkers, crafters, painters, jewelry makers, knitters and many other talented people demonstrating and displaying their work.
According to the America’s Foundation for Chess, there are 169,518,829,100, 544,000,000,000,000,000 ways to play the first 10 moves of a game of chess.
Our community philanthropic endeavors will also be on display. A Bistro lunch costing only $5 will be set up across the hall from the Hidden Talent display. Buy lunch, consisting of a bowl of homemade soup, bread and a freshly-baked cookie. Want more homemade goodies? Stop by the Bake Sale and grab some sweet treats to enjoy later. ALL proceeds from the Bistro and the Bake Sale help to fund our philanthropic endeavors that include Dog Beds and Cat Mats, Prayer Bears and Sunrise Blankets. A display of these projects can be found near the Bake Sale .
Well, in all of the months the chess club has been playing, we have not approached that lofty number, but it’s not from lack of trying. During our games, we are constantly challenging ourselves to teach each other the strategies of chess. By helping each other with moves, we learn the value of each piece and how best to use it. Our members make up all skill levels from beginner to intermediate. The chess club invites all who might be interested in learning the game of chess to join us in the Clubhouse, April 3 at 4 p.m. We will have open chessboards with club members available to demonstrate, teach or learn more about the game of chess. If you have any questions, call Jack Dauler at 629-8575.
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ææ men OF WOODBRIDGE Corned Beef Dinner Top left: Club members Lem Phillips (left) and John Deming count the 197 tickets received at the March Men of Woodbridge Corned Beef Dinner. Bottom left: Men of Woodbridge President Bill Goodwin serves Doug Thompson (left) and Jack Marquardt an Irish dinner of corned beef, potatoes, carrots and cabbage. Bill said Fagundes Meats catered the corned beef and 20 club members arrived at noon to cook the carrots, potatoes and cabbage. Leftover pans of the three vegetables were donated to Haven of Peace that evening.
Men of Woodbridge (L to R): Tom McGee, Dan Armstrong, Jon Ford, Dennis Atwell, Robert Graham and Ed Prenot wait in line to receive plates of corned beef to serve to attendees.
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April 2017 • Page 13 event’s theme. This year’s theme of Denim and Diamonds should encourage a few southwestern dishes, don’t you think?
By Birdie Nieri, WOW president
As usual, seven or so wineries will be on hand to display and offer their favored wines for tasting. Some attendees will be repeat wineries and some will be first timers. This is a popular event for the winery representatives because they enjoy the beautiful Clubhouse with its charm, beauty and the delicious food they’re served in a great party atmosphere. New to the event this year will be beer tasting. Craft breweries have been notified and are anxious to show their wares. Not everyone drinks wine (contrary to popular belief).
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omen of Woodbridge (WOW) proudly announces the date of the annual “Take a Sip for Scholarship” event. Thursday, May 4, beginning at 5 p.m., we will strut the Denim and Diamonds themed wine tasting, appetizer eating, beer tapping, entertainment listening, raffle winning, most popular event of spring. That’s a lot of information in one sentence for you to digest! Let me go into greater detail.
Each spring, WOW creates a themed event to raise money for scholarships The raffle committee will display for seniors graduating from local high beautifully wrapped wicker baskets filled schools. A team of women delivers Photo by Fran Hutchings with all types of goodies and concoctions scholarship applications to schools for Last year the Women of Woodbridge Sip for Scholarship event raised $6,000 for to delight the most eager of raffle ticket the students to apply for WOW funding. local scholarships. buyers. Please bring sufficient funds with Applications are reviewed and the you for ticket purchase. One hundred students are considered for qualification. percent of raffle money goes directly toward scholarships. All those raffle WOW scholarships are designed for new students entering a junior college or ticket purchases add up quickly, so stick $$ in your pocket when you come. a technical/training school. Scholarships can be $500 or $1,000, depending on need and/or number of applicants. In 2016, Women of Woodbridge distributed Of course, there will be entertainment at the event. There will be music, to $6,000 to deserving students. We are very proud of our gifts and our continuing be sure. Placement of the music is dependent on weather, which can be a little efforts. “iffy.” Music may be inside or outside but wherever it is, it will be enjoyable. Tickets for the Sip for Scholarship event will go on sale the first week of April. Your $25 ticket will include wonderful appetizers created by Chef Bryan’s high school class of Be.Tech students who will create and serve in the Lakeview Clubhouse. Their dishes are always delicious and inspired by the
So, ladies and gentlemen, check your closets for your denim britches or jackets, kerchiefs and cowboy hats. Bling everything up with a few diamonds and, voila, you’re ready to party. Join us for all the fun with your neighbors and friends. Where else can you party this well on a Thursday night?
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1. Robyn Bartley demonstrates a relaxing twist to loosen the hips and spine. 2. Debra Roth (blue shirt) and the 22-member class warm up by clearing their minds and getting into the moment. 3. Dottie Olsen (yellow shirt) and class members stretch their necks in the first of three related movements. 4. and 5. Micheline Toledo (pink shirt) eases into a side stretch. 6. and 7. Jerry Cox (left) and Alan Fontes work on breathing while performing the Airplane pose. 8. and 9. Cindy Strickland moves into a modified Eagle Folded Wings position. 10. Karen Beauchamp straightens her back for the Mountain pose. 11. Marge Nelson and Bill Mikelonis work on a hand and finger stretch. 12. Class members cool down at the end of class and reflect on a positive thought.
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before. We have soil that is sandy and loamy. If you drive near Bass Pro Shop, you will see an agricultural field that has such high sand content that when it’s really windy, sand drifts onto the roads. We don’t have as high a content of sand as the Santa Maria area of California (where many strawberries are grown because of the excellent draining soil) but in some parts of Manteca, the soil is sandier than in other parts. The nurseries and big box stores are getting tons of plants daily. With the warmer weather, folks are coming out in droves to plant color in their yards. You can put most vegetables in the ground closer to the end of April. Tomatoes and peppers won’t start producing fruit until the weather starts warming up. If you have fruit trees, this is a good month to thin out the fruit. When the fruit gets the size of a dime that’s a good time to thin out each cluster of apples, apricots and peaches. This will leave a total of two to three pieces of fruit per cluster. Thinning helps to produce larger fruit and reduces strain on the branches of fruit per cluster. April is still a good month to fertilize roses with an all-in-one that has fertilizer and insect control. As your roses start blooming in May, don’t worry about the little beetle on the lighter-colored roses. It’s called the Hoplia beetle and there doesn’t seem to be any effective way to get 'RXEOH 'HOLJKW D K\EULG WHD URVH LV D IUDJUDQW IDYRULWH ,W rid of them than hand picking and FDQ EH DIIHFWHG E\ +RSOLD EHHWOHV LQ $SULO DQG 0D\ throwing them into a bucket of soapy water. The beetle winters over in the soil and comes up every spring to feed on light-colored flowers, not just roses. Some gardeners even take the radical step of cutting the first set of blooms off plants and bringing them indoors to enjoy. By the time the next round of roses comes out, the Hoplia beetle will be out of our gardens again. In the beginning of the season when I’m cutting off blossoms or deadheading, I prune lightly; later in the season, say early fall, I cut back the stems of roses a little lower because the majority of its growth is done by late fall. If you find plants being eaten by aphids, you should try to spray them off with the nozzle of your hose first. If that doesn’t take care of the problem, you may have to reach for some insecticide but try to stay with a product that isn’t harmful to beneficial insects. There are insects such as lady bugs that can eat the aphids but lady bugs are a little hard to rein in and keep in your yard! If you want to create new plants, April is a good month to divide daylilies, Shasta daisies, geraniums, succulents, carnations and iris. My mom used to have carnations and she was always rooting new ones. If you want summer color, now is also a good time to plant clematis vine. Many nurseries and big box stores have them in bulb form. Plant where the top gets sun, preferably not west sun, and the roots stay cool. The foliage tends to get a little crispy if it gets too much afternoon sun. I saw a beautiful clematis in Kim Jackson’s front yard last year. She has a north-facing front yard and I suspect the west sun they receive later in spring doesn’t affect the blossoms.
If you’re in town April 5-9, head over to the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. Tickets are available at some garden centers or, I believe, online. At the time of this writing, Groupon actually had admission coupons for a discount. It’s fun to see all the new products, orchids and mini garden appy Gardening! designs and to get inspiration for See page 33 your own yard.
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ĂŚĂŚ WOODBRIDGE SINGERS Spring Concert
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This year’s event will include favorite songs from “The Music Man.� Yvonne Bechthold on keyboard and Dave Steffy on trombone will share “Seventy Six Trombones� with Dave’s wife, Jacquie, joining in on xylophone. Joyce Graham will lead the way as the Head Majorette followed by townspeople wanting to catch a glimpse of the band! And what is that coming down the road? Could it be the Wells Fargo Wagon bringing something very special just for Winthrop (Dan Armstrong)?
Our soloists depict many of the characters in “The Music Man,� and you just might hear echoes of a barbershop quartet (Kirby Brown, Denis Davidson, Paul Hanz and Andrew Price) singing “Goodnight, Ladies.� As we transition from the turn of the century, guitarist Frank Perez will kick up the beat to the bop-shoo-bop of the ‘50s. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,� is a lovely duet to be shared by Ann and Roger Gibson.
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While Professor Harold Hill (Chuck Harvey) and Mayor Shinn (Jon Ford) try to convince us they know what is best for the town, members of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Classic Dance (Angela Green, Eileen Hill, Shirley Lopes and Jan Spence) have their own notions of what is proper behavior in River City.
Our four guys (Jack Dauler, Rich Ferreira, Jon Ford and Larry Hellikson) have their switchblade combs ready to sing, “Another Saturday Night.� And before the
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The Woodbridge portal provides a link to access the digital archive of the Del Webb community’s monthly Woodbridge LIFE newspaper. All you have to do is click on the link: http://issuu.com/woodbridgelife on the portal and you will be able to view the most recent edition of the paper, page by page. The issuu.com website also allows you to “follow” Woodbridge LIFE. What this means is that, once signed up, you will be sent an email notifying you when a new edition of the paper is available online. You won’t have to remember to check the portal and you will have access to online versions of all past editions of Woodbridge LIFE going back to the newspaper’s inception in October 2011.
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coordinates this area and would love to have some additional volunteers. She will gladly see that you are trained on how we do things. Please contact her if you are interested. Fans will once again be able to enjoy the tasty fare offered by our Snack Shack run by Sharon Fields and helpers. This will include early morning coffee and doughnuts as well as a lunch menu of barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and specials. Chips, sodas and occasionally cookies can also be found at the Snack Shack. Come by and catch a game or just come for the lunch. The Woodbridge Senior Softball Council (WSSC) hopes that you are as excited about this season as we are. Please plan to attend our Opening Day Ceremonies and Games as well as our regular season games. We think you will enjoy your time and get to know other Woodbridge residents who attend. See you at the Del Webb Ballpark!
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Questions and answers: I have never played softball before. Can I play with Diamond Gals? Any player that signs up will play. We hold practices during the week and work on various skills. I couldn’t throw a ball very far the first time. I went to practice and after receiving suggestions from the coaches, my throwing improved. I can’t run very well. Can I still play? Two things to keep in mind are that we are all in the same position, so sometimes when you hit the ball, the other team will miss catching the ball, giving you the opening to run to the base and be safe. The other option is to have someone run for you. We travel during the summer. Do I have to be at all of the games? The great thing about a retirement community is that we all travel when we can. There is no rule that limits play if you can’t be at all the games. It can get hot in Manteca. What time do the Diamond Gals play? All of our games are first thing on Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and we are finished before it gets too hot. I don’t know what position I should play. What should I do?
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Round Robin Friday, May 19 – 9 a.m., Liberty Park
Skills and Drills Saturday, April 29 – 10 a.m., Liberty Park
Structured Play Tuesday, June 20 – 6 p.m., Clubhouse courts
Serving Clinic Saturday, May 6 – 10 a.m., Liberty Park
Community-wide Barbecue Saturday, July 22 – 11 a.m., Liberty Park
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We have some awesome coaches and our player coach, Dottie, will help determine what position is a good fit for you.
9 a.m. – Liberty Park – Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8 to 10 a.m. – Liberty Park – Ladies’ Days – Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. – Clubhouse courts – Open play – Tuesday and Thursday
During the season, we have parties and get to know each other better. This is a fun group of ladies. They have energy, strength and a sense of humor. Come experience “Diamond Gals” this season. You will be happy you did. If you have additional questions, please contact Polly Smith at 665-7236.
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Hole #5 ambiance, full bar and outdoor seating. Clothing is casual. Palmer Flight - Steve Howe, 11’11” We were right away Nicklaus Flightseated - Greg Meagher, 8’5”and someone served us water, fresh bread and the garlic/olive oil dip. The server took our drink orders. Fun Group - Dick Turner, 4’1”
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Hole had#7a nice aroma and taste. Their wine list shows a vast selection of Palmer Jimwines Marable, 22’2” whiteFlight and -red from Italy and Northern California. If you bring Nicklaus Flight - Mike Patterson, 44’4” your own bottle, the corkage fee is $15. Fun Group - Rick Leslie, 15’2”
They serve seven different appetizers and a soup of the day. We
Hole #12 Prawns Pesto with jumbo prawns perfectly sautéed in garlic, ordered Palmer Flight - Art Dezotte, 24’0” white wine and pesto sauce. Tender prawns were very well balanced Nicklaus Flight - Frank Aguilar, 11’1” with the- sauce and tasted Fun Group Larry Wiertel, 7’2” delicious.
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Brothers and Sisters
Norman Rockwell’s painting “Family Tree” appeared on the cover of the October 24, 1959, edition of Saturday Evening Post. It seems fitting, in this Rockwell-inspired community, that a series featuring brothers, sisters, cousins and other family members who reside in Woodbridge be accompanied by Rockwell’s painting. At the inception of this project, we didn’t know how deep family ties go in Woodbridge and were thrilled with the overwhelming response to our idea. It will take several editions to include all participants. Thanks to everyone who took part!
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oth Dennis (Denny or Den) Johnson and middle sister Dee Gotelli agree, “It’s nice to have as much family around as possible.” And for Dee and husband Bob, moving to Woodbridge by Del Webb over six years ago fulfilled their hopes and aspirations for life after retirement. “Friends and family in other Del Webbs and cousins Don and Pat Peirano living here all spoke highly of the community. Our deciding factors were all four children and other family members live within a two and one-half hour drive and much of our social life is centered on our lifelong Modesto-area friends. Woodbridge fits the ticket,” said Dee. Den and wife Kathy married in Virginia City, Nevada, in October 2015 and moved to Woodbridge in December of that year. “We were living in Modesto, visited Bob and Dee in Woodbridge, were impressed with what we saw, sold our Modesto home in a bidding war, and moved to Woodbridge. It reminded us of Ripon, where I worked for years – clean, safe and friendly. We are delighted to be living here,” summarized Den. Denny, Dee and younger sister Judy were raised on a 20-acre almond ranch outside of Modesto (their dad owned an insurance agency in Modesto) and feel “fortunate to have been raised in the country.” Besides being active in numerous school activities at Ceres High, the siblings all had ranch chores, working in the orchard and “whatever else you have to do in the country.” There were two homes on the property. The siblings were able to live beside their great grandparents until they were teenagers. After their great grandparents passed, their grandparents moved into the home. “We had the blessings of having both of them as influences in our lives. This special closeness had a real effect on us. They were all very special people,” Dee related. Den, who was a high school and junior college starting pitcher, relayed the baseball influence in their lives. “Our family was into baseball. My father’s kid brother, Darrell Johnson, spent 25 to 30 years in the major leagues and managed the Boston Red Sox in the 1975 World Series. And Dee could play as good a game as any boy.” While explaining Dee was coordinated, a good athlete and dancer, Den admitted he has “three left feet” when it comes to dancing. The Johnson family roots go back to the 1850s when Den and Dee’s great great great grandparents homesteaded a 2,200-plus acre cattle ranch in the coastal range near Westley. “The original home, as we knew it, was built in 1941 and our parents then rebuilt on the old home site many years later,” said Den.
Fond memories surround the old homestead. As a boy, Dennis’ favorite weekend of the year was the opening of deer season when he always bagged two bucks on his two-tag license. He also hunted pigs and quail in season. When asked about cooking wild game, Den revealed his secret, “low heat and a lot of moisture.” Dee remembers spending many, many days on the ranch that included Mt. Oso (the second highest peak in the Diablo Range after Mt. Diablo). “We enjoyed quality time with family and friends throughout the years, especially holidays and cattle brandings,” she related. At Woodbridge, Dee is involved in a Bible study with Carolyn Johnson and other Woodbridge women and enjoys functions, dances and potlucks with her community friends. She and Bob also golf, belong to a couples’ book club and enjoy a big part of their social life with old friends in Modesto and the surrounding area. Baby-sitting? Yes. Dee and Bob have four children and six grandchildren who range in age from five to 31. “Baby-sitting is sporadic on an ‘as needed’ basis,” she said. Denny and Kathy are “not heavy into Woodbridge amenities” but do attend potlucks and dinners (Men of Woodbridge’s Corned Beef and Cabbage was the most recent). They both attend the new Thursday morning fitness class and sign up for an occasional bus trip. Den finds the couple is still “feeling our way around” and wants to attend more activities and also redo their front yard into more drought-resistant landscaping. The siblings have a 94-year-old father living in Patterson. He is still able, both physically and mentally, to live independently and Den and Dee visit him weekly and call frequently. Younger sister Judy, who lives in Patterson, sees their dad on a daily basis. Yes, family was everything to the Johnson siblings while growing up and continues to be of utmost importance in their retirement years.
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The April class (sign-ups began March 17) will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rhone, Rhone on the Range,â&#x20AC;? a look at varietals that originated in the Rhone Valley of France. Some of the more popular varietals are Syrah, Grenache and Viognier. However, other varietals such as Marsanne, Rousanne, Carignan, Cinsault, Cotes du Rhone (blends) and GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre) blends are liked by many as well. The May class (sign-ups will begin April 21) will focus on wines from Australia and New Zealand or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wines from Down Under.â&#x20AC;? The June class is tentatively a bus trip to two wineries in the Lodi Appellation. Dates, times and cost to be announced. Many new residents are beginning to try the class out and many are returning. It is great to see new faces and meet new neighbors. As the community grows and the popularity of the class increases, spots in the class fill up fast. It is advised to act quickly if you wish to attend a class. I hope to see many of you at one of our events. SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME!
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April 2017 • Page 29 Soon after he left the Marine Corps, John attended San Francisco State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in business management. He then worked as a project manager of large steel construction, such as San Francisco’s Embarcadero buildings, and travelled far and wide for his work. This included a few years with U.S. Steel Corporation and 30 years for Herrick Corporation in Hayward.
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met him on a sidewalk in Vallejo,” revealed the former Marie Ash when I asked how she met her future husband, John Evans. “I was actually a pickup,” she joked. The story is that she and a friend were engaged in a conversation when John and another young man – both neatly dressed in their Marine Corps uniforms – walked by and started talking to them. The year was 1953.
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During that fateful conversation, Marie noticed that John was very cute. “I also observed that he had a great physique,” she said. About his first impression of Marie, John made this comment: “Not only was she cute and funny, she was quite attractive.” He said they started dating soon after they met, which included going to drive-in movies, taking walks and attending dances at the Marines Memorial Club in San Francisco. After a short engagement, they were married on March 20, 1954, at Grace Lutheran Church in Richmond. Both Marie and John were born in states where cold winter air often strikes one’s face like an icy blast: Marie in Minnesota and John in Michigan. Marie spent her growing-up years in Richmond, California, where her father worked in the shipyard industry and where she received her high school diploma. John, whose dad was an officer in the U.S. Air Force, was raised in Dayton, Ohio – home of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base – and in San Bernardino, California, where he graduated from high school. John is the youngest of five children. He was in the Marine Corps for six years and was wounded while serving in the Korean War, which necessitated two months of hospitalization. “In the 1980s, I had an occasion to return to Seoul, which had been heavily damaged in the war. I was impressed with how it had become nicely rebuilt – quite different from the drab way it looked when I left,” John said, adding, “The Korean people seemed grateful for the way we had helped them.” His two older brothers were also in the Marines; they served in World War II.
Marie, in the meantime, took care of their children, two girls and two boys: Noreen (a lawyer, politician and former California state senator), Kirsten, Tom and Dan. After raising the three oldest children, Marie entered the real estate field and became a realtor. “I thoroughly enjoyed it,” she said. She holds a bachelor’s degree in geography from Hayward State University now called California State University, East Bay.
The couple has been blessed with 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. After their retirement in 1994, they lived in several places, including Honolulu. “We were there for only six months, so it was like a vacation and was lots of fun,” said Marie. They lived in Oakmont, a retirement community in Santa Rosa, before moving to Woodbridge.
“In May, we will have been here for nine years. We especially appreciate being closer to the Bay Area and to our youngest son Dan and his family, who live in Tracy,” Marie said. They also like the congeniality of the people living in this community and the many activities available for its residents. Marie belongs to the Readers Group and the new Writers Group, and she enjoys playing pinochle. John plays golf and likes to garden in the backyard of their lovely home. Over the years Marie and John have also enjoyed traveling. “When we toured Sweden and Norway, I thought nostalgically about my parents’ Scandinavian roots,” said Marie. John and Marie have also visited many other places in Europe, including the Czech Republic. A trip to Australia included an unforgettable four-day cruise out of Cairns. My visit with this attractive couple was certainly pleasurable. It was entertaining to hear about the interesting experiences they’ve enjoyed over the years.
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Polka Potluck
Woodbridge residents shared a potluck meal then danced in lively fashion to polka music provided by the Steve Balich Band. The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accordions, trumpet, trombone and drums also played western songs and waltzes so ballroom and line dancers alike had a great time.
John Baber took Patricia Paulin-Doscher on the dance floor for a polka.
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Elsie Pegis and Richard Lanzon partnered for a dance.
The Steve Balich Band played a variety of music for all to dance to.
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Besides being active in Men or Woodbridge, Paul finds time to be an umpire for Woodbridge softball teams and both he and Shirley sing with the Woodbridge Singers.
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The Bowers travel extensively and have been on 18 cruises. Countries they have visited throughout the world include Newfoundland, Alaska, Egypt, Brazil, Peru, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Australia and Vietnam.
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Thanks, Paul and Shirley, for giving so much of your time and energy to help make Woodbridge a wonderful place to live.
Having grown up in Manteca, both Paul and his wife Shirley graduated from Manteca High School. They now give back to the community that has served them so well.
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Paul and Shirley have lived in Woodbridge for 8-1/2 years. They founded the #1 Litter Getter. Every Friday they use their golf cart to go around Woodbridge to pick up trash and litter. As if that isn’t enough, five years ago, after contacting Cal Trans, Paul got a permit to pick up litter through the Adopt a Highway program on Airport Way and Highway 120. He has 15 or more helpers, mostly members of the Men of Woodbridge group and other friends. Paul and Shirley have been married since 1958 and are the parents of one son and two daughters. They also have eight grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Paul began his career by partnering with two brothers in the ownership of four service stations. Thereafter, he went to work for Simpson Paper in Ripon for 15 years and then bought and ran a convenience store in Modesto for the next 10 years. Following the sale of the convenience store, Paul worked for the California Department of Corrections in Jamestown for 8-1/2 years before retiring.
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FREE GOLF CART DETAILING SERVICE WITH PURCHASE OF TUNE-UP SERVICE Golf cart maintenance should be as regular as that of your personal vehicle. General checkups and a good tune-up every few months extend a golf cart’s life and keep it in good working condition. If you are interested in buying a golf cart or adding accessories to your cart, we will have a couple of carts on display and an accessory catalog available for you. Call for an appointment to be on the list. Walk-ins welcomed. •
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Paint & Sip All art supplies needed for the evening were provided – paints, canvases, palettes, brushes, etc. Participants brought a favorite beverage to help them relax and succeed at this fun, new endeavor.
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1. (L to R): Horace Ellis with Dianne and Jim Schrimp aboard the Grand Princess on a cruise to the Mexican Riviera.
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2. Carole and Wayne Gordon visited Los Cabos, Mexico, in January 2017.
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.
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3. Susan DeMontigny (left) and Robert Burnam (right) attended Robert's Uncle Ray Darling's 95th birthday at Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Ray is an American hero who flew 31 B-17 combat missions over Europe during World War II. 4. (L to R): Jon and Vicki Bauer (left) vacationed in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with Melinda and Gary Fiorio. 5. It’s a new world for Susan Russitano and Curtis Holt who entertain new and old friends in early construction of their home on Cloverleaf which is expected to be completed in June. The couple married March 25. (L to R): New section friends Ross and Zelda Miller, old section friends Sue and Mario Vernali (standing), Susan Russitano and Curtis Holt.
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