WBL AUGUST 2017

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 7 • Issue 8 • Number 71

August What makes “the Woodbridge lifestyle” magic for you?

• Low-maintenance, resort-style living that promotes health and wellness?

• Friendly, like-minded neighbors?

• Abundant high-quality indoor and outdoor amenities?

• Groups and clubs to satisfy a quest for knowledge, activity or social connection?

• The feeling that you are on vacation all of the time? Or, as one resident put it, that you’re “on a cruise ship that never leaves port”?

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Woodbridge resident Frances Estrada assisted magician Phil Ackerly with his sleight-of-hand show in June. Viewers enjoyed one of many pleasurable activities that characterize “the Woodbridge lifestyle.” Audience members snacked on appetizers as the Bay Area’s Phil Ackerly baffled with his magic skills and entertained with his witty humor and heartstring-tugging stories.

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August 2017 • Page 3 W oodbridge LIFE National Night Out, The Doors, Liberty Park Events, Arthritis and Volunteer Opportunities

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From the Editor

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

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n our flight from Oakland to Kailua-Kona, my attention was drawn to an article in the airline magazine about dabbling.

I consider myself a dabbler, one who freely tries different things. Looking it up, however, I discovered a dabbler is “an amateur,” “a dilettante,” “one not deeply engaged in or concerned with something.” Wow, what a negativesounding definition! I prefer to think of myself more positively as “a lifelong learner” or “a person with esoteric interests.” My tastes in music, food, reading material, sports, handcrafts and travel are diverse. I am an expert at nothing but I enjoy pretty much everything I do. That’s good, right?

By the time I finished reading the article, I felt less discouraged. Srini Pillay, M.D., a Harvard psychiatrist and brain researcher, who recently wrote a book titled, “Tinker Dabble Doodle Try; Unlock the Power of the Unfocused Mind,” says dabbling can help you be a more creative problem solver. The more you dabble, the more experiences you have to draw from. So, why not try new activities in areas in which you have no expertise? Doodle to open the door to your unconscious.

“Strategically unfocus” (or slack off) to accomplish more by doing less. Sounds like the perfect activity to me!

Woodbridge LIFE staffers never slack off. Always on deadline, each works diligently every month to bring you information, celebrate residents and announce or report community activities. In this month’s edition, Jan Spence shares the Cooking 401 class for grandchildren held earlier this summer. The kids learned to make a nutritious and good-tasting lunch. See Jan’s article and photos on pages 18 and 19. Jan’s husband, Mike, contributed a fact-filled food article about Panini on page 31.

Jean Kavale treats us to another of her excellent Resident Profile articles, introducing longtime residents Hal and Edie Brown. Jean also profiles three veterans who volunteered to tell about the life-changing experience that earned each a Purple Heart Medal. August 7 is Purple Heart

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Day. We appreciate Don Ross, Jim DeRoos and Jeff Battistini stepping up to share their stories and respect medal recipients who chose not to.

This is a difficult subject to re-live and talk about. See pages 28, 29 and 30, respectively, for Jean’s articles and, on page 29, find a Spence-Moerbitz collaboration describing the Purple Heart Medal.

Many residents regularly give of their time and talents to agencies and organizations throughout our community. Judy McNamara focuses on several Woodbridge volunteers in her “Triker’s Travels” column this month. Read about musicians, group leaders, support people, a coach and others who give of themselves to others on page 20.

We sincerely thank Sandi and Butch Larson and Marie Evans for their years of ongoing contributions to Woodbridge LIFE. Sandi and Butch are moving to a brand new home east of Phoenix, Arizona. The Woodbridge community will miss them as well as their informative “Garden Tasks” and softball articles each month. Marie Evans passed leadership of the Readers group to Patty DeRoos but, we are happy to announce, Marie will continue to write “Day Trippin’ ” and other topical articles for Woodbridge LIFE. “Strategically unfocus” (or slack off) as soon as you’ve finished reading this edition of Woodbridge LIFE!

ello from the Clubhouse! It will soon be August and August 19 marks my one-year anniversary of employment at Woodbridge. I’ll be away the first two weeks of the month but that’s not to say there won’t be anything going on here. Tuesday, August 1, is National Night Out and, from what I’ve gathered, there will be plenty of camaraderie going on that night in the Clubhouse, at the parks and on your John Baber, blocks. I’ll be here in spirit! Thanks to all Activities/Events Coordinator who help keep our community safe. Don’t miss the Men of Woodbridge Lasagna Feed and Dance happening that same week, August 5. Check out the Woodbridge Fine Arts Show the following week, Saturday, August 12.

Recently I’ve had feedback about “the door” policy for Happy Hours, along with most events that have door times scheduled. I will admit, I have opened the doors a little early but, moving forward, I will stick to my guns when it comes to the door times. The only exception will be residents who have a disability. I am cognizant of the fact that waiting in line can be tedious, but that’s the price you pay for a good seat. As the community grows, assuring that the flow of people goes smoothly and civilly is a priority for me and I hope that all will be patient. We’ll see how it goes on the 25th for the “Crystal Image Band.”

The Kistners are back again with their Country Night at Liberty Park, and Mike Esau’s 17-piece “In the Mood Band” will be at the park to play big band favorites along with swing and concert tunes. Keep in mind that not everything can be free or by donation. In some instances a ticket price is necessary to cover the costs of the band, canopies and other expenses that arise from these grand-scale events. Unless noted, no chairs or canopies may be set up until two hours before the event start time. There is much landscape work done during the day, along with other preparations that may take place in setting up the event.

Many new residents have mentioned now that they have time on their hands, they would like to volunteer. I have invited the Agape Villages to talk about their organization. This will hopefully be the first of many such groups we will host here. As I mentioned at the Listening Posts, it is my ongoing goal to seek out health professionals and invite them into our community. Dr. Anupam Chahal is a board-certified rheumatologist who takes care of patients with arthritis and autoimmune diseases. She will be here August 21 to educate us about the different kinds of arthritis and immune system diseases.

Check the community calendar for other fun events including comedy, music, and food. Setness Travel will be here to discuss new trends in travel. I’m excited to announce an evening of line dancing hosted by Steve Riley. This is the start of a series of dance and fitness classes to be held in the evenings.

I’ll see you mid-August! Thanks for reading and for your continuous feedback. I look forward to my next year at Woodbridge.

~ Carol Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE team

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the September 2017 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Saturday, August 5, 2017.

Email your materials to wblife2017@gmail.com (Please DO NOT send your items to the Editor’s personal email address.)

In Memoriam

In tribute to a loved one who has died, Woodbridge LIFE welcomes residents to submit up to 100 words and a 2-inch x 2-inch photo (optional) for publication. Send submissions by email to wblife2017@gmail.com

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From the Bridge

The resident I referred to earlier is Barbara Lampros. The day I saw her here at the Clubhouse minus

By Ramon Rivera the wheelchair was a moment that brought everyone who was ourage is a word that is used to describe the ability to face aware of her story to utter joy. It something that frightens you. Soldiers, firefighters and police was an emotional moment filled officers are courageous. I firmly believe we have many Woodbridge with happiness. Barbara was residents who are just as courageous as the aforementioned. I have come glowing and looked as beautiful across many residents who exemplify my belief. There are situations in life %\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD as ever. She faced her fear of not where you are presented circumstances that can make or break you. From walking again, demonstrating her what I have seen at Woodbridge, I am proud of everyone who has been faced courage. Barbara expressed to with this circumstance and has demonstrated the courage to say, “Today is me the gratitude she has for her not the day I give up.� neighbor who, in the simplest of ways, motivated her by helping her I want to share a story I witnessed over the last year. We have a resident collect her newspaper on a daily who faced an uphill battle. Over a year ago, she was put in a wheelchair basis. In Woodbridge we face our due to complications during hip surgery. Doctors said the chances for her to challenges together. That is the 5DPRQ 5LYHUD Operations Manager walk again were slim. This situation is similar to many situations residents Woodbridge spirit, which makes are faced with time and time again. During these trials, I see the courage this place special beyond words. I within them come to light. Giving up is not in the Woodbridge vocabulary. know of other residents who are Bob Penzenstadler taught us this up to the moment he took his last breath. facing adversity and I want say to each of you: Keep fighting! Know that you I can name countless others who have done the same at Woodbridge. Your are not alone and as challenging as it may seem, you have the courage inside courage is a powerful tool that others can use when faced with similar you to take on the adversity you are facing. May God bless each of you in your circumstances. fight to overcome your hardships.

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WOA Update

By Ramon Rivera

Juan Barajas Promoted to Maintenance Supervisor Juan is the WOA’s new maintenance supervisor. Juan has performed at a high level since he joined our team. Juan will have a full scope of duties, which include overseeing WOA maintenance staff and contractors, WOA common areas, parks and amenities. Juan has proven himself to be very attentive to residents and handles their concerns efficiently. We are confident in Juan’s abilities and his desire to serve the Woodbridge community with his maximum efforts. Congratulations, Juan.

You have earned the promotion!

Congrats to John Baber Juan Barajas, John Baber has completed his first year Maintenance Supervisor of employment at Woodbridge. I want to recognize John’s efforts. He has gone above and beyond fulfilling his duties. Many of you have seen him grilling hotdogs at events, spinning music at dances, and, one of my personal favorites, making soup on Soup Day. John has dedicated himself fully to the Woodbridge community. We all look forward to his continued success and growth at Woodbridge. Happy one-year anniversary, John Baber!

Security Task Force Security is an area that is continuously discussed in our community. I want to assure everyone that we are in a very safe community. In speaking with the Manteca Police Department, I learned Woodbridge is one of the safest areas in Manteca. I have heard each of your concerns and felt we need to address the perception that our community is not safe. During the month of June, I announced we would be putting a working group together to

address and improve security measures we have in place to deter crime in our community. We have completed our recruiting process. The following members have been selected: Ben Adrian, Anthony Delgado, Bob Hall, Jayne Kuhns and Rick Van De Boom.

Each member selected has a strong background in law enforcement and private security. The goal for the Security Task Force will be continuous improvement of communication, deterrents and processes. Our goals will be realistic and achievable. Programming will be one of our focal points by including presentations at the Clubhouse on new security technology, better security practices and more. We also look to use the experience of our group members to design improved patrol routes for our private security vendor to implement.

Lastly, we want to revamp our Neighborhood Watch group. We seek to improve upon the foundation Neighborhood Watch volunteers created since the beginning of this community. We want to make sure we work within the guidelines the police department has established for recognized Neighborhood Watch communities. This will be one of our biggest challenges but, with the help of the Security Task Force, I feel we will be able to bridge the gap between how it has always been done and the improvements that will be made.

2017 Reserve Study Projects

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All 2017 Reserve Study projects are complete. I want to thank all members for their patience during the busiest time of the year. The projects were completed without any major delays or any accidents. I want to thank our maintenance staff; they did a great job managing multiple projects. We have received positive feedback on the improvements and now we will maintain the improvements to the high standards we set for ourselves at Woodbridge. Major projects completed this year include: • • • •

New putting greens for the 18-hole putting course New bocce ball court surfaces Lake Rockwell sediment removal Clubhouse foam roof recoat

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By Roger Cunning, President of the Woodbridge Owners Association

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e extend a big “thank you” to all homeowners who expressed their volunteerism to potentially serve on the board of directors. We now look forward to a couple of major election events we should all attend: Meet the Candidates, August 16, at 6 p.m. and the Candidate Forum, August 30, also at 6 p.m., are the best opportunities to understand how we might cast our votes. Please join us. Both events are fun and informative.

The Davis-Stirling Act, which dominates our homeowner association governance laws, was recently updated requiring an annual mailing to all homeowners. Yes, the word is annual. The purpose is to ensure the association maintains the correct mailing addresses for all homeowners as well as backup information. We’ll attempt to combine this with other mailings in future years, but we have no choice this year. So, please help us and fill out the form you should have received. You may complete the form on the Woodbridge portal if you prefer to submit it electronically.

Based on recommendations by the Woodbridge Finance Committee, the board of directors changed how and where our financial assets are being maintained. Our financial assets have been vulnerable to adverse risk

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ello, Woodbridge neighbors. Have you had enough of the fire-breathing dragon heat? For those of you who are not from these parts, this is not unusual, but it will PASS. Some of our neighbors have added solar panels and will enjoy the benefits of continuous air conditioning (unless the power goes out, that is). If you’re interested in installing solar panels in the near future, please check out information about “Solar Panels/Photovoltaic Panels” located on Page 15, Section 2.32 of the Design Guidelines.

For those of you who already have solar panels, be sure the wires and cable are concealed in conduit and painted to match the color of the exterior of the residence or roof. (See Page 15, Section 2.32.3 of the Design Guidelines.)

See you at the pool!

~ ARChie

ARC Review Meetings Dear ARChie, When does the ARC meet to review submitted landscape and other alterations applications?

~ Inquiring Mind

Dear Inquiring, The ARC meets every other Tuesday. Inspections of completed projects are done on the alternating Tuesdays (Dates of each month’s ARC plan reviews and inspections are listed in Woodbridge LIFE). ARC approval is required for backyard, front yard and home exteriors.

Applications and Design Guidelines may be found on the Woodbridge portal at www.ourwoodbridge.net or you may request copies from Clubhouse front desk staff. Completed applications must be submitted by 3 p.m. the Friday before the ARC meeting. Please plan to attend the meeting if at all possible. Often, there are questions only the homeowner can answer. If you do not attend, you may experience a delay in the approval process.

Only after your application is approved, may you start work on the project.

For more information regarding the “Approval Process for Landscaping and Exterior Improvements,” see Page 21, Section 4.6.1 of the Design Guidelines.

After the approved project is completed, you’ll need to contact the front desk to

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for many, many years. Our Finance Committee painted a clear picture of the potential loss and they recommended an immediate correction to this vulnerability. We owe a big thanks and appreciation to the Finance Committee members who helped guide us to this decision. This has to do with FDIC guarantees if there were a catastrophic failure of our previous banks.

Our assets are now safe and secure. Thank you, Finance Committee members.

Please remember that the Annual Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11. Also, the Annual Membership Meeting will occur that same evening and it’s at this meeting that we’ll announce the results of the election. Please plan to attend.

August 2017 WOA Committee Meetings Meeting

Day

Date

Time

ARC Review

Tuesday

8/1/17

9 a.m.

ARC Inspections New Resident Orientation ARC Review ARC Inspections Finance Committee ARC Review

Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

8/8/17 8/10/17 8/15/17 8/22/17 8/22/17 8/29/17

9 a.m.

10 a.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

12 p.m.

9 a.m.

arrange an appointment for the final inspection. A letter of approval will be sent to you by Riverside Management.

~ ARChie

Landscape Maintenance Dear ARChie, I’ve been buzzing around the neighborhood like a hornet and now this hornet is irritated. So, I’ll be the one to point it out! What is with all the weeds, lawns not mowed and shrubbery going crazy? Has everyone left town and forgotten to arrange for someone to attend to the maintenance of their yards? What can be done about it?

~ Mad as a Hornet Dear Mad, 5/9/17 I’m listening and appreciate your point. Why are front yards not being maintained? It could be that we experienced an unusual winter and now that spring has sprung, so have the weeds and other unattractive plant growth. You ask what is going to be done about those who, for one reason or another, have not kept up with thriving weeds and other maintenance issues. Let’s not forget it’s important to give everyone a chance to catch up. For some homeowners, this is an overwhelming process. But, I now need to agree with you. Time is passing and we need to put our game faces on and tidy up the landscape. What can be done p.m.to do: Submit a about those who need a reminder? The one 4/25/17 task none of us 12 wants non-compliance violation to the Woodbridge Management Company, Riverside.

Most non-compliance submissions are remedied within 30 days of the written notice to the Owner. So, let’s not despair. Do what we need to do and notify those who have lost track of their weeds and other maintenance concerns.

Non-compliance forms may be found on the portal under Resident Services.

Drop down tab to Management Office and Forms. Information regarding “Maintaining Lots and Residences” may be found on Page 17, Section 5.3.2 and Page 19, Section 5.7.3 of the CC&Rs.

~ 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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WOA WOA Groups Groups and and Clubs: Clubs: Groups & Clubs Groups & Clubs Artists & Crafters Artists & Crafters Ballroom Dance Ballroom Dance Bocce Ball Bocce Ball Bridge Bridge

Phone Phone 815-9309 815-9309 629-8838 629-8838 824-9257 824-9257 825-7137 825-7137 229-6379 229-6379 275-5817 275-5817

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

Fridays @ 4:15 p.m.

SU & TH @ 2 p.m.

SU & TH @ 6 p.m.

Mondays @ 10 a.m.

Mondays @ 10 a.m.

Game GameNight Night Hand Hand&&Foot Foot

825-4805 825-4805 Michelle Paradis Paradis 815-9446 815-9446 Michelle Pat 824-9257 Pat Buxton Buxton 824-9257 Rick 239-8663 Rick Hyden Hyden 239-8663 Joyce Joyce Giordano Giordano 239-1183 239-1183

Tuesdays@ @77p.m. p.m.

Tuesdays Thursdays@ @11p.m. p.m.

Thursdays Wednesdays Wednesdays@ @6:30 6:30p.m. p.m.

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Patti Patti Barnhart Barnhart

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924-8032 824-5310 Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

239-8718 Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

629-8838 629-8838 M-W-F M-W-F@ @9:15 9:15a.m. a.m.

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823-9767 823-9767 Fridays Fridays@ @66p.m. p.m.

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National National(American) (American) MahJongg Jongg Mah NeighborhoodWatch Watch Neighborhood Group Oil Painters Oil Painters Open Painting Open Painting Paddle Tennis Paddle Tennis

Cindy Cindy Carlsen Carlsen

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Pickleball Pickleball Ping Pong Pinochle

Barbara Shapiro Barbara Shapiro John Goodman Robert Philis

Pinochle Poker Radio Controlled Flyers Poker Readers Group Radio Controlled Flyers Shang-hai Rummy Readers Group

Al Sanchez Robert Philis Joe Victoria Al Sanchez Bob Umberger Joe Victoria Patty DeRoos Bob Umberger CindyDeRoos Carlsen Patty

Bob Hall Bob PattiHall Barnhart Patti Patti Barnhart Barnhart Patti Barnhart Stan Sutfin Stan Sutfin

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2nd 2ndMonday Monday@ @10 10a.m. a.m.

Wednesdays Wednesdays10 10a.m. a.m.--11p.m. p.m.

Fridays Fridays12 12--33p.m. p.m.

Oxford Room Patrols Block Captains will be notified of@ meetings Tuesdays 10 a.m.

Tuesdays @ Wednesdays10@a.m.

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Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m.

Mondays 4 - 5 p.m. at Liberty@ Park at Liberty Park M-F. Time varies M-F. Time varies Mondays @ 2:15 p.m.

Mondays 3 p.m.

Thursdays@@11- p.m.

Mondays @ 2:15 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Thursdays p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Fridays @@51p.m.

Wednesdays @ 1vary p.m. & Days and times Fridays @ 5 p.m.

1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m.

Days and times vary Tuesdays @ 12 @ - 310:30 p.m. a.m.

1st Wednesday Oxford Room Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

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2nd Monday 11 a.m.

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3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

1st Tuesday @ 10:45 a.m.

2nd Monday @ 11 a.m.

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

1st @ 10:45 3rdTuesday Wednesday @ 11a.m. a.m.

Days vary Seasonal 3rd Wednesday @ 11 a.m.

Various golf courses M-W-F @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Every other Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

Robotics Don St. Lawrence Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt Tennis Mel Topping Shang-hai Rummy Cindy Carlsen Trivia Eileen Hill Strummin’ Marquardt Veterans ofWonders Woodbridge Carla Bill Buffington Tennis Mel Topping Walking Indoors Jacque Reynolds Trivia Eileen Hill Wheels of Woodbridge Bill Barnhart Veterans of Woodbridge Bill Buffington Wine 101 Jon Ford Walking Indoors Jacque Reynolds Women of Wheels of Woodbridge Bill Barnhart Woodbridge Birdie Nieri Woodbridge Senior Wine 101 Jon Ford Softball of Club Vern Mendes Women Woodbridge Birdie Nieri Woodbridge Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club John Armstrong Pool Hustlers Ron Plummer Woodbridge Singers Elizabeth Cunning Woodbridge Senior Softball Club Vern Mendes 823-4760 Seasonal Please refer to www.ourwoodbridge.net for more detailed information.

Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club John Armstrong 624-3549 Various golf courses Woodbridge Singers Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 On hiatus until September 11

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

Interest Interest Groups: Groups: Groups & Clubs Groups Clubs Fellowship Christian&Men’s Christian Men’s 55er’s RV GroupFellowship 55er’s RV Group “Just Fore Fun” Ladies’ Golf “Just Fore Fun” Ladies’ Golf Senior Bowling Senior Bowling Women’s Bible Study

Contact Contact Dave Basehore Dave Basehore Sue Edmiston Sue Edmiston Betty Buff Betty Buff Babara Silva Babara CarolynSilva Johnson

Phone Phone 923-4905 923-4905 601-9210 601-9210 479-3568 479-3568 824-0262 824-0262 239-0936

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Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581 Board of Directors

Roger Cunning, President John Johnson, Vice President Andrew Price, Secretary Terry Hickey, Treasurer Greg Van Dam, Director-at-Large

Operations Manager

Ramon Rivera 824-7831 rrivera@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities/Events Coordinator

John Baber 824-7927 jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net

Office Coordinator

Leilani Rodriguez 824-7581 lrodriguez@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

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Coming to Woodbridge Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and TOURS – August 2017 Submitted by John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

MEN OF WOODBRIDGE LASAGNA FEED AND DANCE – Saturday, August 5 @ 5 p.m. The Second Chance Band is back again! Enjoy a dinner of lasagna served with French bread, salad and a cookie for dessert. Water and coffee provided. Purchase your ticket at the front desk. $15

FINANCE COMMITTEE LIFESTYLE NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, August 10 @ 10 a.m. •• Jacob Chair JohnLewis, Baber, Chair Come and learn more about your Woodbridge Owners Association jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net lijalewis@comcast.net and join the Clubhouse team as they answer your questions. Learn 824-7927 about the association structure, the Architectural Review process 647-2995

COMMUNICATION LIFESTYLE Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair • • John Baber, Chair Woodbridge LIFE Editor and jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net Directory Chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com 824-7927

and the resources and activities available to you. Event to be held in the Oxford Room. RSVP at the front desk.

WOODBRIDGE FINE ARTS SHOW – Saturday, August 12 @ 1 p.m.

There is so much talent at Woodbridge! Come and explore artwork made by our residents. Cookies and refreshments provided. Event 823-3538 to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Free

SETNESS TRAVEL – Monday, August 14 @ 6:30 p.m. Learn about COMMUNICATION WELCOMING COMMITTEE the range of trips Setness offers (day getaways on bus, extended, Diana • • Carol Jo Clements, Hargreaves,Co-Chair Chair and exotic tours). Win a chance for a trip to the Grand Island tenor4@comcast.net Woodbridge LIFE Editor and Mansion in Walnut Grove (for two). New trends in travel will 665-4353 be discussed. Wine and cheese will be served along with other Directory Chair refreshments. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Free • Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com jltebbutt@gmail.com COOKING 401: FRUIT COBBLER – Tuesday, August 15 @ 2 p.m.

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WELCOMING Quincy Room. Sign up at the front desk. $5 NEIGHBORSCOMMITTEE HELPING NEIGHBORS Bill Barnhart • • Diana Clements, Co-Chair WINE 101: A JOURNEY AROUND A WINE LABEL – Wednesday, bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us tenor4@comcast.net August 16 @ 6 p.m. Local resident and certified sommelier Don 629-8838 Vehrs explains how to read the front and back domestic wine labels.

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There is a wealth of information on a wine label to assist the buyer in determining what they would like to try. Participants are asked to bring their own glasses, a domestic wine of choice to share and an appetizer for their table. New wines to sample will be featured on the community table. Class to be held in the Multipurpose Room.

Purchase your tickets at the front desk. $2

FIRST AID CLASS – Monday, August 21 @ 6 p.m. Have you ever faced any situation where you see a person hurt and helpless and wish you knew what to do? This class will help you feel confident in providing possibly life-saving care for situations like stroke, burns, cuts and fractures. Class to be held in the Andover Room. Sign up at the front desk. $25 CASINO TRIP TO BLACK OAK – Tuesday, August 22 @ 8:30 a.m.

Board the bus to Black Oak Casino and win big. Please arrange to be at the Clubhouse no later than 8:15 a.m. The emergency contact form on the back of the flyer must be completed each time. Good luck! Pay at front desk. $12 cash only DINNER SHOW: DELIA AND GAGE - Wednesday, August 23 @ 6:30 p.m. Doors open @ 6 p.m. Delia Colorado (from Crosstown 5) returns to Woodbridge along with her friend Gage to entertain you with a special evening of food and music. Enjoy a meal of brisket sliders served with baked beans, potato salad and peach cobbler for dessert prepared by the talented chef Kwasi Moses. Where else can you go in Manteca for a night of music and dinner? BYOB. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. $18 VISITING ANGELS – Thursday, August 24 @ 1 p.m. Since 1998, Visiting Angels has been providing elder care services to families across the United States. Their network of elder care is committed to providing families with the best possible in-home care services.

Join them for cupcakes and champagne and learn about the new trends in home care safety in the Valley. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Free.

HAPPY HOUR WITH THE CRYSTAL IMAGE BAND – Friday, August 25 @ 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The summer isn’t over yet!

Enjoy the fun and danceable music of this Woodbridge favorite covering all ends of the spectrum: classic rock, country, blues and the oldies. Event to be held on the patio. Purchase tickets at the front desk. $5 POTLUCK WITH SLINGSHOT – Monday, August 28 @ 5:30 p.m.

Doors open @ 5 p.m. Slingshot comes to Woodbridge for their first time. Enjoy a night of music and meet new friends. Listen to an array of blues, rock and R&B. Don’t forget to bring a dish to serve eight. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. RSVP at the front desk. Free

COMEDY NIGHT WITH RANDY RIGGLE – Thursday, August 17 @ 7 p.m. Randy has been a seasoned veteran of the comedy scene since 1982 as a nationally touring comedian. He has written for many comedians including Jay Leno and Joan Rivers, as well as opening for such acts as Dennis Miller, Kenny Chesney, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres and Weird Al Yankovic. This talented comedian has AGAPE VILLAGES – Tuesday, August 29 @ 11 a.m. Are you :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX ÀQG \RX DUH appeared nationally on all three major networks - NBC, ABC and CBS. looking for volunteer opportunities? Agape Villages is a licensed unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Purchase your tickets at foster family agency placing children in foster homes throughout

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ARTHRITIS AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES – Monday, August 21 IN THE MOOD BAND AT LIBERTY PARK – Thursday, August 31 @ 11 a.m. Dr. Anupam Chahal is a board-certified rheumatologist @ 6:30 p.m. Mike Esau brings his 17-piece band to Liberty Park for who takes care of patients with arthritis :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX ÀQG \RX DUH and autoimmune the first time ever. Enjoy big band favorites along with swing and diseases. In this discussion, the objective will be educate about as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk unable to to attend, please, concert tunes. There will even be some contemporary songs in the the different kinds of arthritis and immune system diseases. In

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ææ Artists & Crafters Creative Juices Flowing

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e have several new offerings in August to get your creative juices flowing.

Monday, August 7, at 9 a.m., we are offering for the very first time, a paper making class. This is decorative paper, not stationery. With this project, your imagination gets to run wild. Check out the sample board in the window of the Westport Room and then sign up on the yellow communications board.

The cost of the class is $1 and there is a list of materials you will need to bring. Class is limited to 12 students so hurry and sign up NOW! Margo Flanagan’s watercolor class Friday, August 11, will be the painting of a panda bear. See an example in the window. This class meets at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 17, Lynn Brazen is teaching a “Click-It Bag” class. This clever bag uses a metal tape measure for the “click-it” feature and can be made out of any fabric and in any size. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS CLASS IS FULL. You may put your name on the wait list and maybe someone will cancel.

Friday, August 18, will be DOG BED DAY and YOU are invited. We will be cutting, clipping, sewing and stuffing from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. or until we run out of material. Drop by for an hour or two or stay all day. Willing hands are

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always welcome. As an added inducement, we will be serving pizza for lunch. Water will be provided but all other drinks are BYOB. ALL of our regularly scheduled classes and workshops will be taking place this month as well. Pick up a calendar from the yellow communications board and join in the fun.

Friday, August 4, is our monthly general meeting at 10 a.m. in the Westport Room. In addition to our regular business, we will present nominations for president, vice president and secretary. These are two-year terms and are open to anyone in good standing in the Artists and Crafters group. If you want your name on the ballot, the general meeting will be your last chance. Elections will take place at the September 1 general meeting and the new officers will take over at the January 5, 2018, meeting.

Our month rounds out with one of our favorite activities – an “out & about.” We are heading to Turlock, Wednesday, August 23. We will hit places like Kirkland’s and Joann’s, then go downtown to Cloth and Quilt and, of course, we will enjoy lunch along the way. Join us! Sign up on (you guessed it) the yellow communications board.

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ææ WOMen of woodbridge Scholarships Awarded to Local Students

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s a result of the very successful Sip for Scholarship May 6, the Women of Woodbridge (WOW) was able to award $8,000 in scholarships to eight local high school students.

WOW members Carol Edgren and Linda Little attended the senior awards ceremonies for be.tech, East Union, Manteca and Sierra high schools as well as Calla high’s graduation to award the following scholarships:

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be.tech (vocational academies): $1,000 scholarship: Susanne Querida Lumidao will be attending Modesto Junior College, majoring in medicine with a career goal of being a registered nurse. $1,000 scholarship: Lauren Ullrich will be attending Delta College, majoring in business with a career goal of being a business owner.

East Union High School: $1,000 scholarship: Calista Behare will be attending the Paul Mitchell School in Modesto with a career goal of being a holistic massage therapist.

Manteca High School: $1,000 scholarship: Alex Baker will be attending Delta Junior College, majoring in mechanical engineering with a career goal of being a business owner. $1,000 scholarship: Skye Cuevas Arvelo will be attending Modesto Junior College, majoring in psychology with a career goal of being a social worker. $1,000 scholarship: Angelina Valdez will be attending Delta Community College, majoring in business administration/marketing.

Sierra High School: $1,000 scholarship: Phoebe Chavez will be attending Modesto Junior College, majoring in dentistry with a career goal of being a dentist in private practice.

Calla High School: $1,000 scholarship: Arianna Gutierrez will be attending Modesto Junior College, majoring in medicine with a career goal of being a nurse practitioner.

Thank you to all who attended and/or contributed to the Sip for Scholarship event. The monies generated are further proof of the generosity of the Woodbridge community.

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he Women of Woodbridge school supplies drive ends soon. You still have time to return your paper apple and donated school supplies to the bin in the Oxford Room by Saturday, August 5, so all supplies can be delivered during the first two weeks of the new school year.

Contact Linda Little at teachalittle26@yahoo.com if you have questions.

Thank you for your generous donations to local elementary schools.

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he main focus of Women in Service and Prayer (WISP) is identifying needs in our community by selecting one service group per month and learning more about the organization by inviting a representative to speak to our group along with incorporating a service

project. Our aim, when performing this service project, is to glorify Jesus and His showing of love and grace to us through our service to others.

We will not identify individually in the projects, but as a group of mostly Del Webb women who want to work with local charities.

If this sounds like something you could get excited about and want to participate in, please join us on the first Wednesday of each month. We meet at Calvary Community Church located at 815 W. Lathrop Road in Manteca, California. Our meeting is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Woodbridge LIFE staffers visited the free classic rock concert by The Kistners at Liberty Park, Sunday, July 9. Here’s what was going on..

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Philip Haubert and wife Connie moved to Woodbridge from Modesto a year-and-a-half ago.

Retirement will commence in about six months; meanwhile, they join in community evening and weekend activities.

Bob and Karen Perrin sip cool drinks with their friend Denise Ravazza.

(L to R): Marty Aquaro, Jim Jeffrey, Cindra Link, Sue Jeffrey and Jean-Pierre and Renee Mercanton (who come to us from Switzerland) attend all park functions and live near each other on Chestnut Hill Drive.

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Neighbors who have become new friends, Claudine Massonier, Penny Tenczar, Pat May and Marcel Massonier, all live on Fern Meadow Avenue. (Penny moves into her new home in a couple of weeks but has already started to enjoy Woodbridge amenities.)

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We were seated right away and someone served us water, fresh bread and the garlic/olive oil dip. The server took our drink orders.

We ordered a raspberry iced tea and a glass of Chianti Riserva that had a nice aroma and taste. Their wine list shows a vast selection of white and red wines from Italy and Northern California. If you bring your own bottle, the corkage fee is $15.

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Bamberlee and John Aylin corralled young Jonah Baber, while contributing several times to the donation bucket. Jonah was tireless in his quest to assist his Uncle John Baber in making this another night in the park to remember.

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Cirella Regua (far left) was also part of the Happy Feet mission in Honduras.

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he Grandkids Cooking class with Chef Bryan of Manteca Unified School District was a full class of boys and girls, ages 8 through 14, some new and some returning from last year’s class.

Chef Bryan’s goal is to teach kids how to make healthy meals and snacks.

The group started by making focaccia bread from scratch. Some kids are neater than others; we had flour everywhere! Then they made the dressing for a pasta salad and added chopped raw veggies. Next was making a marinade for chicken kebobs. The kids cut up the raw chicken breasts (only a few “Eeeuuuwwws” were heard) and let them marinate. They also cut up peppers and zucchini to skewer with the chicken. Chef Bryan taught the kids to make a watermelon cooler with mint and basil. They learned to “muddle” the cubed watermelon and basil in a glass, add soda water and ice. Most everyone enjoyed it (maybe we’ll leave out the basil next time!)

When all was ready, the young cooks and their grandparent “chaperones” sat down for a delicious lunch. The kids were visibly proud of the delicious outcome. After lunch, they made no-bake peanut butter and chocolate chip oatmeal

balls (just mix, roll into balls and eat) with a little quinoa and dried fruit thrown in. Even the grandparents liked these sweet treats.

All in all, the class was four hours of measuring, mixing, kneading, chopping, marinating, muddling, skewering, grilling and rolling and the kids were troopers through it all. I guess food is a good motivator. My sincere thanks to the grandparents and to my assistant Dee Clements for helping make the class go so smoothly. With all that prep work, there were a lot of dishes to wash!

One grandmother approached me a few days later and said her grandson cooked the same meal for his family on Father’s Day and it turned out great.

My nine-year-old grandson Jack, who won’t eat vegetables, made the pasta salad, tried it, looked at me in surprise and said, “That’s pretty good.” Score one for Grandma!

The kids learned some new skills, made really good food and had a fun time with their grandparents. How cool is that?

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Beverly Barney learned early on the value of being able to “hear the hard stuff in life” and discovered she had the empathy to help those in need of support. For the past five years, Beverly has been co-facilitating Sudden Loss Support Groups for Community Hospice. These groups cover all types of sudden loss such as accident, sudden health issue, homicide and suicide. She considers it an honor and a privilege to be able to use her personal experience to help those who are going through their own journey of grief.

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Volunteers “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”

~ Sherry Anderson I was reminded how very valuable we are as mostly retired residents in Woodbridge.

We have the time to be able to do some good in the greater community of Manteca and sometimes even beyond.

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What got me thinking about the topic of volunteering was having the honor and privilege of being able to join some of the other Woodbridge Singers in a performance led by Elizabeth Cunning and Frank Perez at Manteca Care and Rehab Center.

In past articles, I have written about the extraordinary musical talents of both Elizabeth Cunning and Frank Perez. As you know, Elizabeth not only directs the Woodbridge Singers but she also volunteers as the Music Director of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tracy. Elizabeth has a beautiful singing voice and plays the piano, the keyboard, the autoharp and does harmony singing. Frank is a superbly talented guitar player and singer who, prior to moving to Woodbridge, put on volunteer music shows for the Gilroy Senior Center and the Live Oak Adult Day Care Center. Together, Elizabeth and Frank conduct monthly shows at The Commons and the Manteca Care and Rehab Center. They are also beginning to do shows for Prestige Senior Living in Manteca. Frank feels the appreciation residents have when the two come to perform.

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Wayne Gordon has been involved in softball for 50 years, both playing and coaching. For the past nine years, he has been a volunteer softball coach at East Union High School. In order to be a coach, you must meet many requirements: You must have some type of background in the sport as well as knowledge of the game. You must be fingerprinted at the school district office and have an FBI background investigation. You must attend first aid classes and CPR training on a yearly or every-other-year basis. You must take an online course on Concussion in Sports. Wayne has completed the California Interscholastic Federation Coaching Education Program and is qualified to be a Certified Coach. People like Wayne, who dedicate their time and talent to working with the kids in Manteca, help many achieve their goals and dreams.

Most of you, I’m sure, have noticed and admired the artistic murals on the side of the Bed Quarters building at the corner of Yosemite and Main. The murals depict U.S. involvement in different wars. As of now, there are four murals up and the fifth one will be on WW I. Several Woodbridge residents volunteered their time and energy to plan and install the murals. It took many days and long hours to accomplish this job. The following Woodbridge men (featured in the July edition of Woodbridge LIFE) are to be applauded and thanked for their tireless work on this project: (L to R below): Allen Peterson (Manteca resident), Bill Barnhart, Fred Gallegos, Jack Dauler, Roger LaPresle, Gene Bedard and Bill Buffington.

Mary Brenner (who chose not to have her photo published) is also a volunteer at Manteca Care and Rehab Center. On the day Woodbridge Singers visited, Mary had the activity room filled with patients eager to hear the songs we would sing from our recent “The Music Man” concert. They were delighted by our visit and many sang along with us.

Mary also donates time to the Charles O. Palmer II Memorial Troop Support Program, a volunteer advocacy program for active duty military and their families. She picks up donations for care packages and helps in packing events, information booths and fundraisers. Mary is also involved in Second Harvest Food Bank and Flags Over Manteca and is a member of Strummin’ Wonders Ukulele group led by Carla Marquardt. This musical group goes on tour to local care, assisted and memory facilities. Mary was born and raised in Castro Valley, California, and has always been a humanitarian. She earned degrees in nursing, gerontology and social work. Mary was a U.S. Navy Nurse Corps officer for 6-1/2 years, an OB nurse (labor and delivery antepartum and nursery), a social worker for hospice and a case management social worker.

Julie Ferreira is another volunteer angel. Julie donates time to help at Doctors Hospital of Manteca.

She said she feels blessed to have a wonderful family and friends here at Woodbridge. She is honored to be able to give back to the community. Julie adds that if any of you are interested in volunteering at Doctors, there is always need in various capacities.

There are multitudes of ways you can become a volunteer. I urge you to do a Google search for Volunteering in Manteca, California. Your search will result in many places and organizations at which you can offer your services and talents to help better the lives of people in the area.

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

~ William Shakespeare

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Softball

2017 Manteca Police vs Woodbridge

By Mike Spence

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Woodbridge fielded two teams and a couple of ringers: off-duty WOA staffers Ramon and James (who knew Ramon could run that fast?) There were great hits and defensive plays. Alas, the police tied the first game and won the second.

Woodbridge did well: Danny Southwick pitched lobbing screwball, curveball and slider pitches; we smacked the heck out of the ball like Tim Wells, and we ran like heck to first base despite heckles from the police (maybe somebody said, “Halt, police!”) The games ended with high fives and smiles.

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Softball Softball - My Thoughts on the Game Article and photos by Charm Mathis

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hy would a person who is 55 years or older and considered a “senior,” want to play softball? Is it for the love of the game? A healthier lifestyle? Or is it the lasting friendships that we form? Woodbridge residents are not your normal seniors; we live in a very active community where we are alive and well but most of all, we are having fun!

I moved to Woodbridge three-and-a-half years ago and signing up for softball

was the first thing I chose to do as a new resident. Unfortunately, it was my first and only season to play due to injuries which were not associated to softball. My first season of softball allowed me to meet so many people living here who all wanted the same things in life – fun, laughter and friendships. After all, isn’t that what retirement is all about?

So, still not able to play softball, I ran for the Softball Council position of Field Maintenance Manager, responsible for overseeing the needs of players and the softball field. For the past two years, this role has kept me close to the game and

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I found myself coming to watch all the games on Wednesdays and Saturdays and was amazed at the level of play I was seeing. These men and women – Woodbridge Silver Sluggers, Senior 70’s Wildcats, Wolverines and the Diamond Gals, really knew how to play! They were good and fun to watch.

By Butch Larson

Bal-doh may still be missing as of the print date of this edition of Woodbridge LIFE. Bal-doh is still OUT THERE! When he is found we will post a notice on the Clubhouse bulletin board. Meanwhile, to win a $25 gift card, keep following the clues and please help us find Bal-doh. Here are some additional clues:

So, I began to take pictures, create videos and share them with everyone here in Woodbridge. I hope that by doing so, others will see that age is just a number and we are as young as we feel. I would never have thought I would be witnessing some of the amazing softball plays being made by someone’s grandma or grandpa!

If you are looking for a little exercise, I highly recommend coming out and giving the softball program a chance. We are in need of umpires and players. If this is not for you, just become a fan. After all, Sharon and Ron make a pretty darn good hamburger and hot dog! Or just grab a cup of coffee and a donut!

Why did I play softball? For friendships and lifelong memories!

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Co-Ed Softball Game, July 4

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he first half of the softball season is over and what a great time we had. All of our squads were evenly divided so our games were close.

We experienced one of our players, Lauri Coghlan, hitting an inside the park home run. Awesome! We, too, can hit the ball and earn a free hot dog. Way to go, Lauri! We also had some wonderful catches and plays made by many players. We all noticed how much better we were playing at the end of the first half. We look forward to the second half and to seeing returning players and, hopefully, a few new players.

On our last day of play, we combined with two of the men’s teams and played a co-ed game. The rules were that the men batted on the opposite side, used our softball and played five innings. We had a close game with four women playing on the blue team and three women playing on the red team. There were a lot of laughs and bantering back and forth. We had a large amount of fans watching the game, which inspired us all. Great idea!

The second half of the Diamond Gals’ season will resume on August 5.

Come out and have free coffee with a $1 donut and spur the teams on. It’s a great way to start a Saturday morning!

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e had our first co-ed softball game and what a fun time it was!

We had eight women from the Diamond Gals and 15 men from different Silver Sluggers’ teams. The men played with the women’s soft baseball, batted from their opposite sides, pitched closer, and played by the Diamond Gals rules. We had some nice hits during the seven-inning game. The score was close but the visiting team, “Yankee Doodles,” beat the home team, “The Dandies,” 4-2.

We had a lot of spectators and even some new people came out. Thank you for the wonderful support. We are planning to have another co-ed game later in the season, so hopefully we will have more participants.

Thanks again to James for lining the field, to the score booth volunteers and to the umpires, Bob Gotelli and Dennis Barta.

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SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 A reminder that our annual softball banquet is coming up.

The committee is planning another great night with good food, good friends, fun videos and a few surprises. All softball players and their guest are invited. Tickets will go on sale in September at the field.

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By Debbie Hickey hen a heckler asked why that pitch was a strike, plate ump Vern Mendes replied, with a grin, “Because I get to make the calls.”

He’s absolutely right; if you or I want to call pitches, we will have to go through the comprehensive and stringent umpire training program currently headed by George Johnson. If you survive that, you will be scrutinized and be given a monthly progress report at the umpires’ meetings! Ongoing umpire training also includes getting on the field to work mechanics. Ready to sign up?

the players; calls are subjective, however, and that’s why it’s the “ump’s call.” Judgment calls are not appealable; an umpire can ask for help from a partner so together they can give the right answer, but then that answer is final.

As far as the fans go, and I am one of them, perhaps we should remain neutral, because most of us have never even read the rules!

On the lighter side, umpire Donna Ybarra one day said the adrenaline was flowing through her when she yelled “OUT” and noticed her arms were pointed straight out wide at the same time!

The entire field of play, and the game itself, belongs to the umpires. They have the power to stop the game, decide on each play, call each pitch and even eject a player. In reality, they are simply following the rules – yes, the same rules that every player agrees to when signing up to play.

We all know these games are supposed to be fun (and, they soooo are!) and not be taken so seriously. Some players have never played before—and most umpires have never called games before.

George Johnson also represents the umpire team in our Softball Council—where discussions of game playing, rule interpretation, safety changes, new rule enforcement, etc., are reviewed and/or approved.

Meanwhile, the umpires take it all in stride. While coaches or players may be having a bad day, the umpires work with them to calm the waters. (After all, some of the umpires are players as well.) The camaraderie on the field is infectious. While I can hear some of the joking-around at the plate, I’d also like to hear the joking going on in the infield.

Lack of knowledge of rules seems to be the cause of most frustrations for the umpires. Not only do team coaches need to fully understand these rules, they need to teach them to their players, who are also responsible for knowing the rules. Some teams’ practice sessions include only the mechanics (like batting) while other teams incorporate coaching of the rules as well. In any case, instructional time is always needed. And that would help facilitate any concerns players may have—which could then be posed to the umpires in advance.

Our umpiring team includes: Dennis Barta, Duane Becker, Paul Bowers, Perry Gibson, Frank Gigilotta, George Johnson, Butch Larson, Frank Lopez, Vern Mendes, Jim Peter, Jacque Reynolds, Jim Schrimp, Dave Steffy, Willie Webb and Donna Ybarra.

The softball season is currently in its second half. If you’re interested in signing up for umpiring, contact George Johnson, head umpire, at 239-0936.

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A field of 47 golfers participated in the tournament and everyone had a great time.

A Fun Tournament is coming up Monday, July 31, at Dry Creek Ranch in Galt. Following that, we will play at Castle Oaks in Ione, Monday, August 28.

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Pickleball Corner

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The playoff teams consisted of Frances Ramos and Marty Hodgkins and Marcia Umberger and Joe Victoria. A very competitive game ended with Marcia and Joe being the champions for this round robin. Another round robin will be held later this year.

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he pickleball group sponsored a round robin in July. There were eight women and eight men who played a total of seven games. People sometimes ask what exactly is a round robin. It is simply a series of games in which each player changes partners for every game. Ideally, everyone plays with each player. Women play with women and men play with men. Scores are kept (wins and losses as well as total points) and the top two women pair up with the top two men to play a mixed doubles game for the championship.

All round robin participants.

A potluck lunch was held afterward with hot dogs provided by the group. We really enjoy having the

barbeque and picnic area adjacent to the courts at Liberty Park.

Everyone had a great time despite the high temperatures.

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Honoring Purple Heart Recipients

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my bicycle and working on my computers,” said Don. “Nancie and I take our dog Gracie on walks through our community almost every day, usually around Lake Rockwell and also over to Liberty Park.”

I feel honored to have been assigned the job of interviewing Donald Ross, James DeRoos and Jeff Battistini. All three were awarded Purple Heart Medals for injuries sustained while serving in the Vietnam War. Here are their stories:

It sounds as if this veteran is having a well-earned happy retirement. Many thanks, Don, for your valiant military service to our country.

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native of Santa Clara County, Woodbridge resident Don Ross graduated from Cupertino High School in 1966. Shortly thereafter, when he was just 17 years old, he joined the U.S. Navy. After completing basic military training in San Diego, he was stationed at the naval base in Pearl Harbor and served for two-and-a-half years on the Destroyer USS Walker.

He then reported for duty in South Vietnam.

Because he was imbued with a spirit of patriotism and ready to fight the Viet Cong, a communist militant group supported by North Vietnam, Don volunteered for perilous Special Forces duty with the Mobile Riverine Force in South Vietnam. On February 18, 1969, while on a foot patrol in the Mekong Delta, he was hit by shrapnel from a Viet Cong anti-personnel device, which had been stepped on by the person walking behind him. Because of his injuries, he was awarded a Purple Heart Medal.

Extreme danger befell Don again on March 30 while he was the coxswain (driver) of a heavily armed “river battleship.” He was escorting a troop-carrier boat when that boat and his came under enemy attack from both banks of the river. A river firefight then ensued. “My boat was hit by a total of 16 rocketpropelled grenades (RPG-2s), antitank rounds and over 10,000 rounds of small arms fire,” explained Don. “After our napalm tanks blew up, I managed to get us clear of the killing zone and approximately one kilometer down the river. Because the boat was sinking, I had to beach it.”

Fortunately, all crewmembers from both boats were rescued except, sadly, one man who died in the attack. As a result of that firefight, Don received multiple shrapnel wounds. “My entire back and legs were hit by shrapnel, shredding my uniform and making it very difficult to move,” Don said. He was also left with a hearing loss that became progressively worse over the years.

Don’s hearing came back partially after about two days, but metal was still migrating out of his back and legs for the next three years. In spite of his painful wounds, he continued to serve in Vietnam. “After our rescue, we were assigned to a replacement boat four days later and immediately went back on active patrol,” he said. “We also continued with combat missions.” For his heroic achievement, he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with the Combat V device for valor. He also received a Gold Star device in lieu of a second Purple Heart, which is the standard U.S. Navy policy for multiple Purple Heart awards.

California native James DeRoos was born and raised in Sacramento, where he graduated in 1960 from Bishop Armstrong High School. He then attended the University of San Francisco, graduating in1964 with a bachelor’s degree. The following year, at the age of 23, Jim answered his country’s call by joining the U.S. Army‘s Infantry and becoming a member of Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Years later, iconic actor John Wayne starred in a movie about this elite force.

Jim began his military service at Fort Benning, Georgia, in October 1965, where he attended basic officer training and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Additionally, he studied at the Army Airborne School, which taught him the skill of parachuting, and completed an Army Ranger course. The latter schooling was geared toward learning the fundamentals of military leadership, which would serve him very well in the future. Jim left Fort Benning in the spring of 1966 after being sent to Seoul, Korea.

“In Seoul I was a member of Eighth Army and the United Nations Honor Guard, where I led the American platoon,” said Jim. It was in Korea that he was promoted to first lieutenant. In the summer of 1967, he reported to Fort Ord, California, and became Company Commander of Basic Training. In far away Asia, meanwhile, the Vietnam War was raging, and Jim would soon join it.

In September 1968, Jim left his home state behind and reported for duty in South Vietnam. He was now a captain. Here he served as Company Commander of the 4th Infantry Division. It was an extremely dangerous assignment. “On March 26, 1969, I was at Hill 457 and was wounded while on an operation with the 4th Division’s B Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade,” he said. Because of those wounds, he was hospitalized and awarded a Purple Heart Medal. Only about a week later, he heroically returned to service.

Jim began a second tour of duty in Vietnam in October 1969 and served as a staff officer for Company A, 5th Special Forces. Also during that time, he trained Cambodian Army personnel to prepare them for the invasion of their country, which took place on January 10, 1970. During that invasion, American and South Vietnamese ground forces were able to destroy considerable North Vietnamese equipment.

Don served in the Navy for nine years, which included both active duty and reserve time.

“During my deployments, I went to Japan, Taiwan, Guam and Hong Kong. Our ship was assigned to artillery-support missions and plane-guard operations off the shore of North Vietnam,” he said.

His main jobs after leaving the Navy were merchant mariner for the Department of Defense and software engineering scientist with Apple Computer. After his retirement, Don and wife Nancie moved to Woodbridge.

They have lived here for three years and are very active. “I enjoy swimming, reading, riding

Raymond Quitiquit was not interviewed for this story but submitted a photo for us to include. Raymond enlisted in the military at age 17 in 1951. The following year he was awarded a Purple Heart Medal, seen in the shadow box above.

In January 1971, Jim’s tour of duty in Vietnam ended, as did his military service. He had bravely served his country for five years and three months. When I asked him about his impressions of the countries in which he had served, Jim said: “South Korea was a very fascinating place. South Vietnam was beautiful, but the war made it difficult for me to really see and enjoy it.” That’s certainly understandable.

Jim was awarded numerous medals for his valorous service in the U.S. Army, including a Silver Star for gallantry in action, four Bronze Stars (one for valor and three for service), an Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight, and an Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement in the Republic of Vietnam. Other medals include National Defense, Vietnam

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Campaign, Vietnam Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. Additionally, the Army presented him with various badges.

After leaving military life behind him, Jim taught history in a Manteca high school for 35 years. He and wife Patty have lived in Woodbridge ever since it opened. He likes traveling, working on his classic Corvette, and collecting model cars and coins. He especially enjoys spending time with his two granddaughters, who also live in Manteca.

Thank you, Jim, for your exemplary military service and for helping to keep us free.

Jeff Battistini Another Woodbridge resident who courageously served his country is Jeff Battistini, who was born in Oakland and raised in San Leandro. After graduating from San Leandro High School and completing a semester at Chabot Junior College in Hayward, he joined the U.S. Army. The year was 1966, and he was 19 years old. At Fort Irwin, located in California’s Mojave Desert, Jeff completed basic military training and served as a tank loader for the Calico Armor Division.

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told me about those frightful injuries.

It might have been much worse. “After our tank was pulled out of a hole created by the mine, we saw trip-wire hand grenades in the surrounding trees.

If our antennas had hit them, we men on top of the tank would have been killed. That’s what the enemy intended,” said Jeff. Because he had been badly wounded, Jeff was awarded a Purple Heart Medal.

About a week later, on March 28, he was injured again. It happened when a Viet Cong soldier fired a rocket at Jeff’s tank. The soldier missed and instead hit a tree next to the tank’s left side, where Jeff was located. “My head was hit with wood and bark from the exploding tree. There was no feeling in my face, but when I felt it with my hand, I realized that my face was covered in blood,” he explained. For having gone through that painful incident, Jeff received an Oak Leaf Cluster, which is the award given for a second injury.

Wounds from injuries sustained on March 19 and 28 required treatment from a field medic, but they did not require hospitalization. Jeff, therefore, stayed in combat. “Our tanks were mainly in the jungle supporting various infantry units.

The jungle was hot and dense. Not only was it full of enemy soldiers, there were a lot of red ants and snakes.” During his entire deployment, Jeff was only at his base camp in Long Binh for a total of two weeks.

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Life at Fort Irwin had its challenges. “It was hot and dirty, and there were tarantulas,” Jeff said. Another hardship was that he and the other men in his battalion were quarantined and confined to their barracks for several weeks, due to an epidemic of Legionnaires’ disease. “Then we got the news that we would be the first Army Armor Tank Battalion to go to Vietnam,” he said. He had been at Fort Irwin for about six months when he was deployed in July 1966.

Not long after his deployment, Jeff was in combat. On March 19, 1967, he was wounded when his tank hit a land mine on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. “As a result, blood dripped out of my ears, and I temporarily lost my hearing. Powder from the mine fell on my face during the blast, so I also briefly lost my eyesight,” Jeff

In June 1967, Jeff left South Vietnam and reported to Fort Carson. Six months later, in cold and icy December, he ended his two years of service in the U.S. Army and departed from Colorado. He was more than ready to live in California again. After his return, he first worked as a clerk and then as a driver for Lucky Stores and Albertsons. For 26 years he delivered meat, produce, and other food items out of San Leandro.

Jeff and his wife Patti (and their dog Chloe) have lived in Woodbridge for two-and-a-half years. They enjoy many activities, such as putting tournaments, happy hours, swimming and concerts at Liberty Park. Occasionally they play bocce ball and take bus trips to the casinos. They also attend social events in their neighborhood.

Thank you, Jeff, for telling me about your extraordinary military service to the United States of America.

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Purple Heart

By Mike Spence and Volker Moerbitz

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urple Heart Day is celebrated August 7, but did you know?

• Purple Heart is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving with the U.S. military. It is the oldest military award.

• The Purple Heart Hall of Honor is in Windsor, New York, the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter of 17821783.

• George Washington presented the first Purple Heart, then known as the Badge of Military Merit, in 1782. The badge was a heart made of purple cloth.

• The largely forgotten Badge of Military Merit was revived and renamed the Purple Heart in 1932 by the Secretary of War. Awarding the “new” medal was implemented by Chief of Staff General Douglas MacArthur.

• The bust depicted on the medal is George Washington on a heartshaped background.

• Elizabeth Will, an Army heraldic specialist in the Office of the Quartermaster General, is credited with the design of the Purple Heart.

• It is said that the color purple was used to reflect a Marine Corps reference to the color of blood from a wound.

• Regulations published by the Army in 1932 allowed Purple Hearts to be awarded retroactively to soldiers from earlier conflicts. As a result, some then living, soldiers from WW I, the Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, China Relief Expedition and the Philippine Insurrection were awarded Purple Hearts.

• Over 1.5 million Purple Hearts have been awarded.

• During WWII, anticipating an invasion of the Japanese homeland, a large quantity of Purple Heart medals was purchased. The invasion did not occur and that supply has yet to be exhausted.

• Unlike most other military decorations, the awarding of a Purple Heart does not require recommendation by a superior officer. If current requirements are satisfied, the award is made.

• Only one Purple Heart is awarded to an individual. If the recipient is again wounded, the original medal is denoted with oak leaf clusters for members of the Army and Air Force and with a small star for members of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.

• General George Washington awarded only three Purple Hearts (Badges of Military Merit), all to sergeants.

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Edie, in the meantime, raised their five children. The family lived in a large older house in the Piedmont Hills until the children left home; then the couple bought a brand new home in Alameda. While Hal worked in Berkeley, Edie took charge of the Alameda Ice Cream Dock. “It was a business Hal and I owned for four years, located on a nice lagoon,” said Edie. “What made it especially fun was that my two daughters worked with me.” When Hal decided to retire from his university job at age 60, they sold the business.

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t was a very warm afternoon when I arrived at the Maple Valley Street home of Harold and Edith Brown, so I readily accepted when they offered me a glass of cold lemonade. I took a few sips of the delicious drink before starting my interview.

This gracious couple, known as Hal and Edie here in Woodbridge, has traveled the road of life together for a long time.

“We met on a blind date when we were both 17,” Hal said. “I was going to high school in Berkeley, and she was a high school student in Emeryville.” They were immediately attracted to each other, so that first date led to many more dates.

These usually consisted of attending dances and athletic events at their respective schools. After they graduated, Hal and Edie became engaged; and when they turned 19, they became husband and wife.

Hal was then working in the grocery business, but it would only be for a short time. The Korean War was raging, so the U.S. Army had other plans for him.

After receiving a draft notice, Hal reported to Ft. Lewis, Washington, where he served for two years as a supply sergeant attached to the Quartermaster Corps.

Upon leaving Ft. Lewis - and the U.S. Army - Hal took advantage of the G.I. Bill and attended classes at Armstrong Business College in Berkeley. He worked at his job while attending classes on a part time basis, mainly because the couple’s first child had been born and he had a family to support. His considerable time and effort were rewarded in 1959, when he received a bachelor’s degree in business. “I was the first one in my family to graduate from college,” he proudly explained.

Hal was in the grocery business for 20 years before embarking on a 30-year career as a food buyer at the University of California in Berkeley. In this capacity, he was responsible for making contracts with all the universities in the University of California system and purchasing food for them. “It involved supplying 15 or

Soon afterward, Hal and Edie moved to Chester, a city located on picturesque Lake Almanor, near Lassen National Park. For both of them, it was a nice change from living in the bustling San Francisco Bay Area. “Our house was near the lake, where many people in the area liked to fish and go boating,” said Hal. Edie spent much of her time serving as a board member for the local senior center and the community chorus, which is the type of volunteer work she has always enjoyed.

“We had a nice life during our ten years in Chester, but we wanted to be closer to our children,” Edie said. When Woodbridge opened, the couple moved here and began enjoying the amenities. Hal was a catcher for the men’s softball team for ten years, and he enjoys bocce ball and billiards. He also plays poker twice a week at the Clubhouse. Edie joined her husband at dance classes, but her main focus has been volunteering at Doctors Hospital, where she served as chairman of a scholarship program that benefits medical students.

On August 9, Hal and Edie will be celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.

“One of our children lives in North Carolina, but the others are scattered among four California cities: Tracy, Valley Springs, San Jose and Watsonville,” said Edie.

“We also have four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.” Undoubtedly, many of those family members and their spouses will be joining them for the celebration.

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PANINI

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By Mike Spence

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he panini is a rather new culinary variation of the sandwich.

One source suggests the new sandwich was developed in Lombardy, Italy, shortly after WWII. There was a demand by Milanese office workers for a quick warm lunch. It was described in a 1956 New York Italian food fair account as a “pan-warmed Italian sandwich.” The pressed version evolved along with electric cooking technology. The panini differs from a grilled cheese sandwich by the inclusion of meat and, occasionally, vegetables. The original panini was always made with rolls of some type. Sliced sandwich bread was avoided.

Panini first appeared in New York City at high-end restaurants. The heating method evolved into a dual heating element press-type cooker, much like a waffle maker. Griddle-like plates and heavier top pressure developed the distinctive grill marks and flattened sandwich we see today. Modern restaurant-grade panini grills are electric. The heated pair of cooking surfaces (plates) differs greatly in durability depending upon what it is made of. Aluminum with Teflon® coated plates only last a couple of years. Steel plates are hard to clean but last many years. Cast iron plates, once seasoned, last decades.

What goes into a panini? There are only a few rules: bread on the bottom, stuff in the middle and bread on top -- cook. If you stroll along a deli case, many wonderful cooked meats are available (raw meat is not a good idea). In the same case are many cheeses. You should probably

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tend toward the younger, moister, softer cheeses. The wonderful drier, aged cheeses don’t melt very well. Now, go to the fresh veggie area. Most veggies will need to be at least partially cooked before being included, like sautéed onions or mushrooms. You can use lettuce, sliced tomatoes and the like, but when heated, their flavor profile will change.

Condiments like mayonnaise, mustard, vinegars and oils can be used but, again, when heated, they’ll taste a bit different. (My favorite homemade panini includes sliced cooked pork tenderloin, provolone, caramelized onions and grape jelly. Yummy!)

The word “panini” is an Italian word that the folks in America screwed up. The root Italian word pane means bread. A panino is a sandwich (singular). Panini is the plural of panino. When the sandwich arrived in America, a single sandwich was called a panini (singular). Restaurants that served the sandwiches (often of Italian heritage) offered panini because they had several variations of the sandwich on their menus. Most could live with this minor problem, but no, we needed to mess the word up even more. In America, when spelling the word referring to more than one of these sandwiches, someone created the word “panini’s.” Adding an apostrophe and “s” makes panini possessive, not plural. The conventional American spelling standard for the plural of a word ending in “i” is to add “es.” So, we could have paninies, but everybody forgets panini is already a plural. Does it now mean many many sandwiches? Microsoft Word apparently employs the person who invented the word “panini’s” in its spellcheck department. If you type in “panini’s,” all is well. If you type in “paninies,” red underlining appears and an alarm goes off. I give up!

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Lily by the Lake: A True Fable

Article and photo by John Baber s legend has it, a long time ago a group of ducklings was abandoned by its mother and left in the village of Woodbridge.

The village blackguard was summoned to collect the ducklings for dinner. One baby duck escaped to a nearby magical pond where other friendly creatures resided. Villagers knew fairies protected the magical pond.

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Where in the world?

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!

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1. Mike and Joyce Ancha attended the International Ballroom Dance Convention in San Diego.

2. Dave and Jacquie Steffy and Marcia and Rudy Lara visited the Great Wall of China in June.

3. Irene and Gordon Whitmore (left foreground) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on an Alaskan cruise with their three adult children and their spouses. This picture was taken at the last port of call, Butchart Gardens, Victoria, British Columbia.

4. Lin and Bill Jack travelled from the Netherlands to Switzerland on a Rhine River cruise. In this photo the couple visits Heidelberg Castle, located 300 feet above the town of Heidelberg, Germany.

5. (L to R): Larry Schneider, wife Carol Jo Hargreaves and her brother Ken Kanikeberg soaked up the sun at Waialea Beach on the Big Island of Hawaii.

6. Woodbridge residents Kandy and Bruce Inlow and Kathy Comden (right) crossed paths at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

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