WBL June 2016

W oodbridge life Volume 6 • Issue 6 • Number 57

June The first day of summer is June 20. Also in June are several summer-related “firsts.” Did you know the first drive-in movie theater opened in New Jersey, June 6, 1933? Baseball was invented June 12, 1839? Fly a Kite Day is celebrated June 15?

Two famous characters were “born” in June: Donald Duck on June 9, 1934, and Superman on June 30, 1938.

Inventors were prolific in June, too. The radio was patented June 2 and the first Ford was made June 4, both in 1896. Sandpaper was invented June 14, 1834. The typewriter was patented June 23, 1868, and the first iPhone was released June 29, 2007.

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

June • 2016

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES!

BEFORE WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz.

Happy summer!

Inside

Calendar.. . . . . . . .

Events and Tours..

Garden Tasks.. . . . .

Groups and Clubs. .

Household Hints. . .

Triker’s Travels. . . .

Where in the World..

Wine 101.. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . .

.9 .8 19 .6 16 27 38 32

READ WBL ONLINE: http://issuu.com/ woodbridgelife

Contact us: WBLIFE2012@gmail.com

AFTER WBL photo by Sharyl Burgeson.

After years of planning and preparation, Pulte Homes is turning ownership of Liberty Park over to the Woodbridge Owners Association. A grand opening will be held soon. All Woodbridge residents and their guests are welcome to attend.

See

PAGES 20-21 AND 35 for related stories

Page 2 • May 2016

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

oodbridgeLIFE life WWoodbridge Woodbridge LIFE

www.ourwoodbridge.net

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

From Dodie' s Desk From Dodie's Desk

From the Editor From the Editor

%\ 'RGLH 0LOOHU $FWLYLWLHV 'LUHFWRU

%\ &DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV :%/ (GLWRU

%\ &DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV :%/ (GLWRU or over a year, the was the site el Webb Field Woodbridge LIFE Editorial of softball opening day, el Webb Fieldanticipating was the site Team has been April 2.

Softball is one of of softball opening day, preparation of a special edition tosports Woodbridge’s most popular April 2.

Softball is Liberty one of commemorate the opening activities and our popular frontofpage story Woodbridge’s most sports Park.

It is finally time! After many WKLV PRQWK :H ÀHOG VL[ PHQ¡V activities anddelays, our front unpredictable Pultepage will story teams as well as two women’s WKLV PRQWK :H ÀHOG VL[ PHQ¡V turn over the community’s newlyteams a season that runs teams asfor well as two women’s completed recreation and relaxation from April through September. teams for a season runs area to the WOA. Thethat focal point Judy McNamara summarizes and front-page story of this month’sthe from April through September. opening day ceremony on page edition was many years in the Judy McNamara summarizes the 28, enhanced by photos of the fun making now will offeron something openingbut day ceremony page had by players and spectators for everyone.

Read Pepper Noble and 28, enhanced by photos of the fun alike.

Mike Spence’s stories about Robert had by players and spectators

%\ 'RGLH 0LOOHU $FWLYLWLHV 'LUHFWRU

W W W

F D D

Mowat, landscape architect whothis alike.

We the introduce a new feature designed the park, on page 35 and month: “Scenea @ thefeature Clubhouse.� introduce new this seeWe photos, as well as a map of park One day a month Woodbridge month: “Scene @ the Clubhouse.� locations, where opening day activities LIFE will visit Lakeview One daystaffers a month Woodbridge will take place, on pages 20-21. All Clubhouse to check out what’s LIFE staffers willguests visit Lakeview residents and their are welcome going This month we met to attendon. theto opening ceremony.

Clubhouse check out what’s

residents in the Fitness Studio, going on. This month we met the Billiards Room and the Summerin will officially later residents the Fitnessarrive Studio, Westport (Arts and Crafts) Room. this month.

With increasing the Billiards Room and theheat, All were seriously engaged in their we will look forward to cool activities.

Westport (Arts and Crafts) Room. activities, whether striving for selfYour Woodbridge LIFE newspaper All were seriously engaged in their improvement or enjoyment.

See contains many ways to find out activities, whether striving for selfwhat’s on.their is an easy-topagegoing 17 for photos. improvement orThere enjoyment.

See read calendar on page 9 as well as a pageOddly, 17 forthis their photos. month includes the more complete description of Events only Friday the8.13th on the 2016 Oddly, month and Tours this on page Inincludes addition,the calendar.

Mike Spence researched only Friday 13th onWoodbridge the 2016 “From Dodie’sthe Desk,â€? the WKH KLVWRU\ DQG VLJQLĂ€FDQFH LQ KLV activities director’s column on this calendar. Mike Spence researched DidisYou column,about page 34. page, full Know of enticements WKH KLVWRU\ DQG VLJQLĂ€FDQFH LQ KLV things to do within our community.

Did Esteemed You Know column, page historian Jean 34.

Kavale You’ll also the findtale a listofofMantecan groups andBill relates Esteemed historian Jean Kavale clubs, their contact people andrecipient meeting Castillo, atale Purple Heart relates the of Mantecan Bill times on page 6. pictured on Manteca’s World War

Castillo, a Purple Heart recipient II mural.

In anotherWorld V-E story, pictured on looking Manteca’s War If you are for something to Volker Moerbitz visits II mural.

In another V-ETorgau story, do out of town, Jean Kavale shares at River Elbe, the place where Volker Moerbitz visits her enjoyable trip to a fewTorgau of Murphys’ $PHULFDQ DQG 5XVVLDQ WURRSV Ă€UVW at Riveron Elbe, the where wineries pages 30place and 31. met April 25, 1945, a precursor to $PHULFDQ DQG 5XVVLDQ WURRSV Ă€UVW V-E Day.25, Rommel Parseh, onapage 29, met April 1945, precursor to encourages us to try Mike’s Grillhouse V-ERommel Day. Parseh recommends in lunch Modesto a delicious meal. or for dinner at Fontina Rommel Parseh recommends Speaking of good food, Mike Spence’s Ristorante in downtown lunch or Knowâ€? dinnercolumn at Fontina “Did You is all about Pleasanton (page 29).

This eatery Ristorante in downtown fudge this month!

After reading page(or could be a delightful beginning Pleasanton (page 29). This eatery 34, you, too, will want to eat some of could be a delightful the delectable chocolatebeginning confection! (or (It would go well with the Murphys wine, right?)

June 2016 • Page 3

Page 3 • May 2016 Page 3 • May 2016

e had a large turnout for the e have a full month of and May first Happy Hour of 2016 ahead of us and just in time everyone came ready to “party.� e have a full month of May Many sat on the grass in the beautiful for all the beautiful weather ahead of us and just in time setting around LakeOur Rockwell.

Dancers coming ourall way. talented for the beautiful weather filled the patioSingers dance area till the music Woodbridge and Dancers will coming our way. Our talented stopped.

Ourmonth Happywith Hour their series Spring is on its lead off the Woodbridge Singers and Dancers will way.

Concert.

They have been practicing

lead off the month with their Spring and practicing and been will give us a Concert.

They have practicing We have ashow. lot of activity in June.do.

A memorable They always Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor &DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV WBL Editor and practicing and will give a cheese buffet tasting starts theusmonth.

Speaking of beautiful weather, come memorable show. always Eight residents willThey be waiting fordo. you &DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV WBL Editor out and support our softball players Speaking of beautiful come to see their backyards weather, in our annual Volker treats usyou to his every Wednesday and Saturday. end) to Moerbitz a day trip when are out and support our softball players spring garden tour.

Lunch will be a photographs of several recent musical looking for something to doare away 2XU ÀUVW 0XUSK\V :LQH :DON LV every Wednesday and Saturday. quarter chicken, beans, salad, roll and end) to a day trip when you events. If you didn’t make it to Duo from Woodbridge.

FRPLQJ XS WKH ÀUVW ZHHN LQ 0D\ :H cookie. You’ll also have the opportunity to looking something to do away 2XU ÀUVW 0XUSK\V :LQH :DON LV Gadjo or for Elvis or the Woodbridge visit three the wineries Murphys browse and of purchase deliciousinfruits and from Woodbridge.

Ellen Wootton andcheck her team Singers’ spring concert, out FRPLQJ XS WKH ÀUVW ZHHN LQ 0D\ :H vegetables, along with specialty products, including cheese tasting, lunch and Volker’s photos throughout the paper of seamstresses areher celebrated visit three of the wineries in Murphys 'RGLH 0LOOHU WOA Ellen Wootton and team Dodie Miller, WOAActivities ActivitiesDirector Director from Denise’s Farmers’ Market. This IUHH WLPH WR VKRS 7KH à RZHUV DORQJ and see what you missed. for their donations to the City of including cheese tasting, lunch and of seamstresses are celebrated 'RGLH 0LOOHU WOA Activities Director year, P & L Concrete and Nursery will the way will be in bloom so it should Animal Shelter on page IUHH WLPH WR VKRS 7KH à RZHUV DORQJ forManteca their donations to the City of display plants andride. flowers available for be a very We continue our new feature, 12. TheAnimal dog beds and cat mats the way willpretty be in bloom so it should Manteca Shelter on page purchase.

(Denise’s Farmers’ Market will continue in the parking lot every Wednesday “Scene @and the Clubhouse,� on page We have “Elvis� back by popular demand and this time he’s bringing his made donated by Wootton’s be a very pretty ride.

12.

The dog and cat in mats during the summer for our shopping convenience.) Proceeds from the garden tour and 17.

Those we beds saw engaging OLYH EDQG 7KH EDQG ZLOO EH D Ă€UVW IRU :RRGEULGJH ZKLFK VKRXOG DGG D QHZ JURXS KHOS DQLPDOV UDSLGO\ Ă€QG We have back byhospice. popular demand and this time he’s bringing his raffle will “Elvisâ€? benefit the local made and donated

by Wootton’s physical fitness, artforever and gentlemen’s dimension to the show. Don’t miss it. new and loving homes.

OLYH EDQG 7KH EDQG ZLOO EH D ÀUVW IRU :RRGEULGJH ZKLFK VKRXOG DGG D QHZ JURXS KHOS DQLPDOV UDSLGO\ ÀQG camaraderie around the billiards table The Women ofshow.

Woodbridge group onWoodbridge, their ever-the What else is coming inDon’t June?miss A Dave Bassbeen Jazz working concert, a hard first for to the it.has new and loving forever homes.

Thank you for your enthusiastic dimension during a random visit to Lakeview Doctors Hospital Healthcare Forum on breast cancer, a ‘50s Dance, a “tech� night with popular “Sip For Scholarship� event.

Local wineries will be present as will response to our request to feature Clubhouse inspired us and we wanted The Women of Woodbridge group has been working hard on their everThank you for your enthusiastic Jesse Adams, a TLC Real Estate Forum, the Decades Band, another Happy Hour and a RXU RZQ ORFDO FKHIV %U\DQ DQG $QGUHZ IURP 0DQWHFD 8QLĂ€HG 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW Woodbridge resident brothers to share our experience with you. popular “Sip For Scholarshipâ€? event. Local wineries will be present as will response to our request to feature Health We’ll finish the month with theThis Golfis Putting and theFair. be.cuisine academy students. also aTournament. “don’t missâ€? event. and sisters!resident Your eager desire to RXU RZQ ORFDO FKHIV %U\DQ DQG $QGUHZ IURP 0DQWHFD 8QLĂ€HG 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW Woodbridge brothers Proceeds go toward scholarships for local high school students.

This month we begin the Brothers participate convinced us to change and the be.cuisine academy students.

This is also a “don’t miss� event. and sisters! Your eager desire to Enjoy the Woodbridge summer coming your way. and Sisters Day feature promised last our plan and extend the photo I have a series of comedians lined up, beginning with Doc Dixon. This Proceeds go toward scholarships for local high school students. participate convinced us to change month.

The eager participation by shoot period in order to include performer adds magic to his comedy act.

I am told he is a remarkable our plan and extend the photo I have of acomedians lined up, beginning with Doc Dixon. This “It’s aa series smile, it’s kiss, it’s a sip of wine, it’s SUMMERTIME!� soeveryone many residents turned atoone-time who wanted be part shoot period in order to include performer adds magic to his comedy act.

I am told he is a remarkable ~ Kenny Chesney feature a series thatSeven will include of theinto feature page. sets of See page 5 everyone who wanted to be part not only brothers and sisters but all and brothers andpage. sisters responded of the feature Seven sets of See page 5 other members.

What fun! See willfamily be colorfully introduced the brothers and respondedinand page 28 for oursisters first installment.

June edition of introduced WoodbridgeinLIFE. will be colorfully the Subsequently we will also LIFE. feature June edition of Woodbridge Woodbridge LIFE sincerely thanks same sex siblings asalso well as other Subsequently wehiswill Bill Barnhart for years of feature service family member combinations that same siblingsasas well asforother to the sex community a writer reside in our community.

Watch this newspaper. “Household family member Bill’s combinations that for announcements join Hints� column has beenand one of ourus in reside in our community.

Watch the fun! and useful most popular for announcements andcolumns join us in but is coming to an end with Bill’s the Happy fun! Mother’s Day!

'2',( '2',(

29th consecutive contribution this Happy Mother’s Day! ~ Carol Jo and thehis Woodbridge month.

Bill has posted columns on~the Woodbridge portal for your Carol team Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE convenience. We welcome you back LIFE team any time, Bill!

Happy Father’s Day! ~ Carol Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE team

7KH GHDGOLQH IRU VXEPLVVLRQ RI DUWLFOHV DQG 7KH GHDGOLQH IRU VXEPLVVLRQ RI DUWLFOHV DQG SKRWRJUDSKV IRU WKH -XQH HGLWLRQ RI :RRGEULGJH SKRWRJUDSKV IRU WKH -XQH HGLWLRQ RI :RRGEULGJH /,)( LV 7KXUVGD\ 0D\ 3OHDVH HPDLO \RXU /,)( LV 7KXUVGD\ 0D\ 3OHDVH HPDLO \RXU PDWHULDOV WR ZEOLIH #JPDLO FRP The deadline for submission of articles and PDWHULDOV WR ZEOLIH #JPDLO FRP photographs for the July 2016 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Sunday, June 5, 2016. Please email your materials to wblife2012 at gmail.com

Page 4 • June 2016

Woodbridge life

WOA Update

From the Bridge

Articles and photos by Ramon Rivera %\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD

Lake Rockwell Project Kickoff WOA Communication

%\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD I want to dedicate this article to all the fathers at Woodbridge. I have no experience in being a father, but, as a son, I wouldn’t be here today without the discipline and positive influence my father instilled in me. There are many roles a man takes on in life but no role has more direct influence than being a father and role model for his family. I used to think a man had to be a senator, CEO or someone famous to make a difference. I do not think that way anymore and it’s through experiences at Woodbridge that I have learned the difference.

As a young man, I was always enticed by the men in the history books, men whose names have lived on hundreds of years after their time. These men were ambitious, leaders and conquerors. The question I ask myself now is what would their sons say they were?

Were they great fathers or great in the roles that etched their names in the history books? I compare two great men to each other, one being someone whom I idolized as a young man, Julius Caesar, and the other, Warren Atherton, a Woodbridge

www.ourwoodbridge.net

5DPRQ 5LYHUD Operations Manager resident who passed away recently.

At Warren’s memorial, I felt everything come into focus. Many of his family members came forward to speak; each had similar accounts of Warren. Warren was a family man, a man who led by example and was a father figure not only to his own children, but to neighborhood kids as well. Warren’s legacy won’t be read by kids in history class, but his influence lives on through his children in the most important role he had – as a father. Warren took on many roles during his lifetime but I will remember him as a great father.

I hope one day to be able to take on the role of a father and use all that I have learned to do my best in the role of a lifetime. Happy Father’s Day to each father at Woodbridge!

Ő˘

The WOA took its first step in our new lake management plan. The maintenance staff and Shelly Solomon got “down and dirty,� May 4, in our efforts to upgrade the stream area near the putting course. The day began with attacking areas in the stream where high amounts of sediment and dead root structures had settled. We created small barriers in the water around the areas the team was focusing on to prevent the sediment from moving downstream. We brought in new rock and laid it out in these areas for future planting of aquatic plants.

Residents who frequent the lake for fishing should be on the lookout for R-tanks, which are plastic bins housing aquatic plants. The R-tanks will be located on both sides of the entry bridge leading to the Clubhouse.

The project will require plenty of “elbow grease,� but we are confident our team is up for the task. (See photos below.)

Indoor Pool Closure

From June 6 through June 10, 2016, the indoor pool will be closed.

During this time, the indoor pool deck will be cleaned and refinished.

Water Aerobics classes will be held in the outdoor pool during this time.

Leading up to the closure, the WOA will email reminders and post notices in the Clubhouse. We will also create a route to the outdoor pool to minimize any inconvenience.

Pet Registration Form and Binder

Through the help of volunteers in the community, a Pet Registration form is available on the Portal and in the Clubhouse. Once the form is filled out and turned in, the information will be input into the pet binder. If a stray pet is reported to the WOA, we can try to identify the lost pet and return it to its home.

Welcome, James Shirron

The WOA has welcomed a new member to our maintenance team.

James Shirron began his employment with the WOA in May. James is excited to be part of our team and is eager to get to know the residents of the community. With the addition of James, we now have two fulltime maintenance employees to tackle the scope of our responsibilities.

We will provide James all the training and coaching to put him in the best position to be successful in his new role with the WOA.

$ 9(5< 9(5< %,* 7+$1. <28 72 5(6,'(17 :$<1( :$5' :+2 %5,1*6 86 7+( 0267 '(&$'(17 9$5,(7< 2) &+2&2/$7(6 :( 62222 $335(&,$7( <28 :$<1(

a :22'%5,'*( 67$))

Woodbridge Woodbridge LIFElife

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

From the Boardroom

Page 5 â&#x20AC;˘ June May2016 2016â&#x20AC;˘ Page 5

%\ 5RJHU &XQQLQJ 9LFH 3UHVLGHQW RI WKH :RRGEULGJH 2ZQHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ %RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV

W W

announced during the Annual Members Meeting, October 12.

You are encouraged to consider serving our community for a three-year The board approved a recommendation from Operations term or more.

Most people will find it a rewarding experience knowing Manager Ramon Rivera to begin maintaining Lake Rockwell that you participated in helping to enhance our community. utilizing natural habitat rather chemicals.

In the longofrun, Once all applications have beenthan received and verified, a slate all this save the money lake will become the will candidates willassociation be published.

Thereand willthe be opportunities to meet more vital and environmentally Ramon will provide the candidates during the summerfriendly. months. In August, there will be an more details in the the Candidatesâ&#x20AC;? future. informal â&#x20AC;&#x153;Meet night. In September, the candidates will be invited participate in apotential formal moderated A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Candidate Forum.â&#x20AC;?

The boardtoalso approved changesQto&WOA Rules and All homeowners should receive their ballots about the same date 5HJXODWLRQV DERXW Ă&#x20AC;VKLQJ LQ /DNH 5RFNZHOO 7KH UHFRPPHQGHG as the Candidate Forum and be afforded a month to vote and return their FKDQJHV FRXOG EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W DQG HQKDQFH RXU FDWFK DQG UHOHDVH ballot.Comments Results willshould be announced during the Annual policy. be submitted directly to Members RiversideMeeting on October 12.

Management within the 30-day period.

Please plan to attend our next board meeting July 6 at 4 p.m. in the John Johnson, board advised Multipurpose Room.

Wepresident, hope you can attend.us Pulte will be completing most of its construction work in Liberty Park so that more that 40 percent of the board members will change in any JLYHQ \HDU SURYLGLQJ VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW VWDELOLW\ WR RXU JRYHUQLQJ ERG\ the park may be turned over to the association in May. However, the Icon Tower DRS. will HOSPITAL not be complete atOPEN thatFORUM time. Its construction /DVWO\ WKH HQWLUH ERDUG RI GLUHFWRUV ZLOO EH FRPSULVHG RI Ă&#x20AC;YH HEALTHCARE will continue while the remainder of the park will be available homeowners by October 2017.

June 9th @ 9:30 a.m. COMMITTEE LIFESTYLE for residents to enjoy.

The board of directors approved the schedule for the upcoming Breast CancerJuly 6, 2016, Please plan to attend our Myths next About board meeting APPLICATIONS Meeting Time election.

The entire process will beginDay in late June with Date beginning at 4 p.m.

We hope to see you there. opportunities the summer months ARC Reviewto meet the candidates during Tuesday 6/7/16 9 a.m.

Applications for the 2016-2017 year of and vote during September and early October. Results will be New Resident Orientation Thursday 6/9/16 10 a.m. the Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee were Property & Grounds Committee Thursday 6/9/16 2:15 p.m. available at the Clubhouse front desk beginning May 16. The committee will consist Listening Post Friday 6/10/16 1 p.m. $ 9(5< %,* 7+$1. <28 72 of eight (8) members plus the chairperson. The ARC Inspections Tuesday 6/14/16 9 a.m. completed application must be hand-delivered :22'%5,'*( 5(6,'(17 ARC Review Tuesday 6/21/16 9 a.m.

Meeting Day Date Time to the Clubhouse front desk no earlier than 8 /</( %(11(77 Finance Committee Tuesday 6/21/16 1 p.m9 a.m. a.m., June 1, and no later than 5 p.m., June 15.

ARC Inspections Tuesday 5/3/16 )25 7+( ´)5((¾ 6+5(' '$< Email, faxed or early applications will not be ARC Inspections Thursday 6/28/16 9 a.m.

Policy & Procedures Committee Monday 5/9/16 2 p.m. accepted. $35,/ /</( 0$'( $// 2) 7+( ARC Review Tuesday 5/10/16 9 a.m.

La A $55$1*(0(176 $1' 6$,' :( nn st New Resident Orientation Thursday 5/12/16 10 a.m.

Dodie Miller, Activities Director ou Mi +$' 5(6,'(176 n n Property & Grounds Committee Thursday 5/12/16 2:15 p.m. ce ute me &20( %< (9(1 ,1 7+( 5$,1 Listening Post Friday 5/13/16 1 p.m. nt

By Dodie Miller, Activities Director 7+$1. <28 $*$,1 /</( ARC Inspections Tuesday 5/17/16 9 a.m.

Come a travel presentation for ARCto Review Tuesday 5/24/16 9 a.m.

Trails of Liberty, Colonial America, Finance Committee Thursday TBD 1 p.m. at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, in the DRS. HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE OPEN FORUM

e are now fully intothat spring.

Our rainy seasonPark appears e reported last month construction in Liberty would past, but it provided much needed water in our stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be finished near the end of April. But, inclement weather plus reservoirs and, hopefully, ground water.

Please delays in a product supply delivery pushed the park opening remember comply the city Mantecaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidelines back another to month.

Aswith a reminder, weofask all residents to refrain from regarding sprinkling on yourproperty. property. crossing the fence line, asand thisirrigation is Pulteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private Liberty Park is construction zone and hazards until The results ofathe vote regarding thepotential amendment to exist our bylaws the fencing is removed.

Residents crossing the fence line pose a risk were announced during the April board of directors meeting. to themselves if an injury occurs, since the park is not yet cleared of Thank you for taking the time to vote. The bylaw amendment construction debris. Please be patient. was approved by about 71 percent of the ballots cast. This means The process of electing a new member to the Board of Directors that one Pulte board will all be residents replacedshould by a resident has begun.

Near the endseat of June, receive athis selfcoming October.

It also means that board member nominating form that you should use to nominate yourselfterms to onewill of the now be that threewill years with a by term of two consecutive terms. positions be vacated our limit developer, Pulte.

The deadline to return the form will be clearly identified in the formâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions.

7KH KXJH EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W LV WKDW HOHFWLRQV ZLOO EH VWDJJHUHG VR WKDW QR

June 2016 Committee Meetings

May 2016 Committee Meetings

Multipurpose Room.

The tour includes visits to Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania From pageGettysburg 3 (Washington, D.C., and Amish country).

'2',(

Flyer developed and distributed by the Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY

DRS. HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE OPEN DRS. HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE OPENFORUM FORUM June 9th @ 9:30 a.m.

June 9th @ 9:30 a.m.

Myths About Breast Cancer What is/,)(67</( &200,77(( $33/,&$7,216 breast cancer (according Breast to the AmericanCancer Breast Cancer Society?)

Myths About

June 9th @ 9:30 a.m.

Myths About Breast Cancer

performer. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performed with some major stars and this looks like a â&#x20AC;&#x153;funâ&#x20AC;? evening ahead for us, something a little different. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a new band coming in this month, The Rusty Rockers. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard good things about them. They play old-time rock nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll and country classics.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look forward to hearing them play. Tickets are $6 per person.

Our Drama group is performing their melodrama â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trouble at Manteca -XQFWLRQÂľ RQ WKUHH GLIIHUHQW GD\V <RX¡OO Ă&#x20AC;QG D Ă \HU RQ SDJH 3LFN RQH Multipurpose Room will of The the days to come and enjoy. be closed the week of Sunday, For those who enjoy classical June 26 through Saturday, July music, the Bay Area Strings are performing in concert toward 2, 2016. The wood flooring willthe be end of the month. Our golf putting screened and re-coated as part of WRXUQDPHQWV KDYH EHJXQ 7KHUH¡V D WRXUQDPHQW HYHU\ PRQWK 2XU Ă&#x20AC;UVW our effort to on maintain thekicks flooring. happy hour the patio off a series that will continue through Announcements of the closure wil be October, if we have good weather.

Enjoy! posted throughout the Clubhouse to serve as friendly reminders.

Multipurpose Room closure

Breast cancer isfor a malignant (cancer) year tumorofthat in the cells of the Applications the 2016-2017 thestarts Woodbridge breast. ACommittee malignant tumor is a available group of cells may grow into (invade) Lifestyle will be at that the Clubhouse front desk beginning May 16.

The committee will consist surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. Cells of eight (8) members plus the chairperson. The completed in nearly any part of the body can become cancer, and spread to other areas of application must be hand-delivered to the Clubhouse front the body.

It is found in women, men get than breast5cancer too. desk no earlier thanmostly 8 a.m., June 1,but and nocan later p.m., Many June people 15. Email, willand notthat do notfaxed realizeor thatearly men applications have breast tissue be accepted. they can develop breast cancer.

'RGLH 0LOOHU $FWLYLWLHV 'LUHFWRU Come listen to our Breast Health Navigator Rose Reyes, RN, BSN discuss with you the myths about breast cancer and get all your breast health questions answered.

Woodbridge life

Page 6 • June 2016

Interest Groups:

WOA Groups and Clubs: Groups & Clubs

Contact Nedra Ball

Ballroom Dance Bocce Ball Bridge Bunco Bunco-also contact

Phone 815-9309 629-8838 Rick Hyden 824-9257 Don St. Lawrence 825-7137 Mary Braun 239-0409 Susan Russitano 275-5817

Canasta

Judy Simpson

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

SU @ 6 p.m., TH @ 8 a.m.

Mondays @ 10 a.m.

3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

647-2901 2nd and 4th Friday @ 10 a.m.

5 - 6:30 p.m. Days vary.

Check schedule.

3rd Tuesday @ 2 p.m.

Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Dave and Jacquie Chair Volleyball Cooking 401

Jan Spence Geri Rogers

Cribbage Drama

Suzanne Mauck

Game Night Game Night-also contact Hand & Foot Hula Dance Line Dancing Line Dancing (Evening) Men of Woodbridge Neighborhood Watch Oil Painters

Pat Buxton

Paddle Tennis Pickleball Pinochle

Rick Hyden Ruth Field Suzanne Mauck Bill Goodwin Bill Goodwin Bob Hall

Barbara Shapiro

Robert Philis Al Sanchez Poker Joe Victoria Radio Controlled Flyers Bob Umberger Readers’ Group Senior Golf John Armstrong Strummin’ Wonders Carla Marquardt Tennis Mel Topping Trivia Eileen Hill Veterans Walking Indoors Jacque Reynolds Wheels of Woodbridge Bill Barnhart Wine 101 Jon Ford Women of Woodbridge Birdie Nieri Woodbridge Senior Vern Mendes Woodbridge Singers

825-4805 924-8032 824-5310 825-4805 209-665- Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

5169 Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 239-8663 p.m.

824-9257 229-6977 665-5169 629-8838 823-9767 823-9767 239-5712 629-8838 629-8838 815-9735 823-3343 510-9098997 239-8235 815-9343 239-2983 239-2833 624-3549 624-3754 239-8718 624-3945 815-9476 629-8508 629-8838 815-9803

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m.

Fridays @ 1 p.m.

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

Fridays @ 6 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 10 a.m.

Patrols Tuesday @ 10 a.m.

Wednesdays @ 1 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 6 p.m.

M-F. Time varies M @ 2:15 p.m. & TH @ 1 p.m.

Wed @ 1:30 p.m. & Fri @ 5:30 p.m.

1st Wed @ 10:30 a.m.

Various golf courses Mondays @ 2 p.m.

SU - TU - TH @ 9 a.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 4 p.m.

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

1st Tuesday @ 10:45 a.m.

Days vary

624-3779 3rd Wed @ 11 a.m.

823-4760 Seasonal Every other Monday @ 6:30 Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 p.m.

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

Club 55er's RV Group "Just Fore Fun" Ladies' Golf Senior Bowling Women's Bible Study

Contact Dave Basehore Sue Edmiston Barbara Silva Carolyn Johnson

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

oodbridgeLIFE life WW oodbridge

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

5HDFKLQJ 2XW Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581

%RDUG RI 'LUHFWRUV

John Johnson, President Roger Cunning, Vice President Christine Carlson, Treasurer Carl Hansen, Secretary Mike Spence, Director-at-Large

Woodbridge LIFE

2401 Morning Brook Drive Manteca, CA 95336

209-824-7581

www.ourwoodbridge.net PUBLISHER :2$

&DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV

+RPHRZQHU 'LUHFWRUV

EDITOR

2SHUDWLRQV 0DQDJHU

ADVERTISING

Roger: 647-4380 / Mike: 924-8032 Ramon Rivera:

495-6803

$FWLYLWLHV 'LUHFWRU

Dodie Miller:

824-7927

2IILFH &RRUGLQDWRU

Leilani Rodriguez:

824-7581

0DQDJHPHQW

Riverside Management PO BOX 697 Roseville, CA 9566 916-740-2462

The opinions expressed in :RRGEULGJH /,)(¡s feature articles, paid advertisements and editorial content do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or the Woodbridge Owners Association.

WOODBRIDGE LIFE MISSION STATEMENT: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woodbridge LIFE is a celebration of the diversified residents of Woodbridge by Del Webb in Manteca â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a look at their accomplishments, an exploration of their hopes and dreams, a place to share joy, announce activities and bring neighbors together.

Woodbridge LIFE strives to enhance the lives of all residents and exceed expectations with informative articles, lively features, a calendar of events and more.â&#x20AC;?

2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 7 Page 7 June â&#x20AC;˘ May 2016

/HLODQL 5RGULJXH]

WBL EDITORIAL TEAM

6KDU\O %XUJHVRQ DVVW HGLWRU

&DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV FKDLU

-HDQ .DYDOH

$QQ .LQJ -XG\ 0F1DPDUD

'RGLH 0LOOHU

9RONHU 0RHUELW] 3HSSHU 1REOH

5DPRQ 5LYHUD

/HLODQL 5RGULJXH] 0LNH 6SHQFH

6KHOOH\ 7DWH

Woodbridge LIFE is a free monthly publication of the Woodbridge Owners Association, a nonprofit organization serving the residents of the Woodbridge by Del Webb community in Manteca, CA. Woodbridge LIFE invites stories, photographs, comments, cartoons, jokes and any other information that would be of interest to residents. We reserve the right to accept or refuse submissions and edit for content and length. We also reserve the right to refuse advertising or articles that in our opinion do not reflect the standards of the newspaper. The opinions expressed, whether by paid advertisement or editorial content, do not necessarily reflect the views of this newspaper or the Woodbridge Owners Association. Content submitted may be edited, reprinted and acknowledged without consent unless specifically requested. Woodbridge LIFE proofreaders use the Associated Press Stylebook, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the journalistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bible,â&#x20AC;? as a writing and editing reference. The publisher is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts or artwork. Materials submitted with a self-addressed, stamped envelope will be returned. Contents copyright Š 2015 by Woodbridge Owners Association.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.

&RQWDFW XV

:%/,)( #JPDLO FRP

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 wblife2012@gmail.com.

Page May2016 2016 Page 88 â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ June

:RRGEULGJH 2ZQHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ &RPPLWWHHV $5&+,7(&785$/ 5(9,(: â&#x20AC;˘ Jacquie Alexander alexander-fox@comcast.net 925-823-2194 ),1$1&( â&#x20AC;˘ April Oakland, Chair april@riversidemgmt.com

/,)(67</( â&#x20AC;˘ Dodie Miller, Chair millerdodie@gmail.com 824-7927

&20081,&$7,21 â&#x20AC;˘ Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair, Woodbridge LIFE Editor and Directory Chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com 823-3538

:(/&20,1* &200,77(( â&#x20AC;˘ Diana Clements, Co-Chair tenor4@comcast.net 665-4353

â&#x20AC;˘

Jeanne Tebbutt, Co-Chair

jltebbutt@gmail.com 923-4356

1(,*+%256 +(/3,1* 1(,*+%256 â&#x20AC;˘

Bill Barnhart

bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us 629-8838

POTLUCK NIGHTS Last Tuesday of every other month

MAY 31 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OPEN JULY 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PASTA & PIZZA

WWoodbridge oodbridgeLIFE life

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and TOURS - June 2016 %\ 'RGLH 0LOOHU Activities Director CHEESE BUFFETSINGERS TASTING&â&#x20AC;&#x201C;DANCERS Thursday,SPRING June 2 @ 5:30 WDVWLQJ RQ WKH EHDXWLIXO JURXQGV RI <RXQJ¡V 9LQH\DUG JESSE ADAMS TECHNOLOGY NIGHT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, WOODBRIDGE p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Judy Creighton, the Calaveras Cheese Lady, 15 @ 6 p.m.

- Jesse us on a in June the Shenandoah Valley.

(Youwill areenlighten to bring your own CONCERT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 2 @ 6:30 p.m. and May 3 @ 2 p.m. will once again be here with her variety of wonderful variety of general topics: internet security, scam/ OXQFK IRU WKLV WULS $IWHU OXQFK \RX ZLOO EH JRLQJ WR and 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lullaby of Broadwayâ&#x20AC;? is the cheeses to pair with nuts, fruits, olives, etc. Judy phishing prevention, mobile devices and antivirus 9LOOD 7RVFDQD IRU DQRWKHU WDVWLQJ ,I \RX SXUFKDVH DQ\ WKHPH IRU WKLV \HDU¡V FRQFHUW ,QFOXGHG ZLOO EH VKRZ gives a complete background on the cheeses she software.

He you will will alsoreceive answer questions.

Sign-ups wine at this site, a $5 credit toward tunes, choreographed dancers and tap dancers, a brings. are a must so we can accommodate everyone. your purchase.

Cost is $42 per person. concert pianist, harmonica and guitar players, actors, soloists, a big choral group and sing-along songs.

SPEAKER SERIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, May @ 2 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SPRING GARDEN TOUR at â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, June 4 @ 10 WINE 101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, June 16 @18 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tickets Tickets are $2 per person the front desk.

Keeping your home shipshape

by Bill Barnhart. a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This is the 8th annual Woodbridge garden are now needed for the class.

They are $2Please per sign up at and the front desk.at the front desk. Sign-ups MURPHYS WINE WALK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday Thursday, tour.

You will first be greeted at the and Clubhouse person available May 4 and 5. be The 18-passenger wine willshowing leave where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll given a program andbus map began in May. Bring a pinot gris/grigio to share at RUSTY ROCKERS BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wednesday, May 18 the Clubhouse 9:30 a.m.are both will arriveare THE you where the at backyards ondays theand tour.

There your table and an appetizer to share with the @ 6 p.m.

- This award-winning band plays old-time in Murphys at 11 to a.m.

Wine Lunch tastingwill will feature begin atroasted Val eight backyards enjoy. class. If you have questions, call Jon Ford at URFN Q¡ UROO DQG FODVVLF FRXQWU\ PXVLF <RX PD\ EULQJ GX 9LQR :LQHU\ ZKHUH \RX ZLOO EH GURSSHG RÓ˝ WKHQ chicken with various side dishes and will be served 209-815-9803. your beverage of choice and snacks. Tickets are $6 Lavender Ridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Winery wine and cheese tasting from 11 a.m.

2 p.m.with in the Multipurpose Room. per person and available at the front desk. and lunch. stop is Hovey Winery which Tickets are The $15third per person.

TLC â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE LORIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sâ&#x20AC;? REAL ESTATE FORUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; features wine tasting and shopping. The bus will Wednesday, June 22 @ 1 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Back by@popular DRAMA GROUP PLAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, May 19 leave atBASS 4 p.m. for the ride backâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; to Woodbridge.

DAVE JAZZ CONCERT Wednesday, JuneCost 8 @ 6:30 demand, renowned real estate and finance p.m. and Sunday Matinee, May 22 @ 2 p.m. expert, is $45p.m. per person, includes the tours, bus ride, 6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dave which Bass is an American jazz pianist, Carole Rodoni. first 20p.m. households toatsign up and Wednesday, MayThe 25 @ 6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trouble driver gratuity and lunch. composer, arranger and lyricist. Bass left music will receive a free copy of Caroleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, Manteca Junction.â&#x20AC;? Tickets are $5 per person. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real Estate in the mid 1980s due to a serious wrist injury and Unleashed.â&#x20AC;? Cookies will be served and sign-ups ELVIS AND HIS LIVE BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, May 7 GOLF PUTTING became an attorney.

Bass retired from his position will be taken atTOURNAMENT the front desk.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, May # S P +H¡V EDFN ELJ WLPH ZLWK KLV OLYH EDQG 21 @ 1:30 p.m. - The golf putting tournaments as a deputy attorney general for the California State -HUHP\ ´(/9,6Âľ 3HDUFH LV RQH RI WKH PRVW SRSXODU (OYLV areTHE limited to 72 players. may form your Attorney Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to devote himself DECADES BAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C;You Thursday, June 23own @ 6:30 tribute artists in the office world and has won severalfull-time Elvis foursome or beband assigned to one.

Check-in is heard at 1:30this to music as he had done prior to his wrist injury. p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The is back!

If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t LPSHUVRQDWRU FRQWHVWV :H¡YH QHYHU KDG KLV EDQG KHUH p.m. and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re play starts at 2 p.m.

Results and social Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wednesday, @ band, missing a most talented group of in theshowing past, so his this talents will be aon special night forJune Elvis8fans. follow on the patio.

Bring your beverage ofheard choicethem. and 7Tickets p.m. are Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $9 musicians.

Just ask anyone who has $13 per person at the front desk. (This anTickets appetizer togo share.

Entry fee isTickets $5. CASH ONLY. per person. will very quickly. are $14 per SULFH LV D ELW KLJKHU EHFDXVH RI WKH EDQG¡V SUHVHQFH

person.

BAY AREA STRINGS TRIO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, May 23 @ 6 DOCTORS HOSPITAL OFâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;MANTECA HEALTHCARE SIP FOR SCHOLARSHIP Thursday, May 12 @ p.m. - A classical concert with a wide variety of music.

FORUM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday, June 9 @ 9:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Come HAPPY HOUR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, June 24 @ 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jerry S P ² ,W¡V 0DUGL *UDV ² OHW WKH JRRG WLPHV UROO Tickets are $8 per person.

There to willBreast be tastings from several area listen Health Navigator Rosawineries, Reyes, RN, Sauceda will play for our second Happy Hour of hot and cold appetizers and breast desserts, all prepared BSN, discuss myths about cancer and to the summer at p.m. tables and in HAPPY HOUR â&#x20AC;&#x201C;series.

Friday, You May may 27 @sit 5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The

by Chefsany Bryan and Andrew and the be.cuisine answer breast health questions.

Sign up at chairs on the patio or on the lawn beside the patio ÓžUVW KDSS\ KRXU RI WKH VSULQJ VXPPHU VHULHV %ULQJ DFDGHP\ VWXGHQWV IURP 0DQWHFD 8QLÓžHG 6FKRRO the front desk. and lake.

Bring your beverage of choice and an your beverage of choice and an appetizer to share at District. Proceeds fund academic scholarships at local your appetizer.

Tickets $5 will perbe person. table. Tables and are chairs provided and we Manteca high â&#x20AC;&#x201C;schools.

Tickets per person â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s DANCE Saturday, June are 11 $25 @ 5:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Our have the duo â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back 2 Backâ&#x20AC;? getting the season started available the is front desk. Phunk.â&#x20AC;? They play a large with band thisatyear â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cluster HEALTH FAIRon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, 25the @ members 9 a.m. - of lively music the patio. June One of variety of danceable music. Many of our residents Sponsored bya Comfort Keepers and Tickets will be are held in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back 2 Backâ&#x20AC;? is Woodbridge resident.

DOCrecommended DIXON COMEDY MAGIC Saturday, have this&band afterSHOW hearing them at $5the parking lot. perClubhouse person at the front desk.

May 14 @ 6:30 p.m.

- Docis Dixon is humorous andwith his other venues.

The meal a Panera sandwich magic leaves the audience wondering â&#x20AC;&#x153;How did he do 675800,1¡ :21'(56 8.8/(/( 3$75,27,& a choice of roasted turkey and bacon with fixings GOLF PUTTING TOURNAMENT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday, June that?â&#x20AC;? Dixon entertains nationwide. Please welcome CONCERT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Monday, May tournament 30 @ 6:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A special on sourdough, an Italian combo with five meats 25 @ 1:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The is limited to 72 him to Woodbridge for an entertaining night of laughs WULEXWH E\ 0DMRU *HQHUDO (OGRQ 5HJXD <RX DUH LQYLWHG and special sauce on ciabatta or a Mediterranean players. You may form your foursome or be put on and magic. Tickets are $12 per person. to abring goodies to share afterinthe Free vegetarian on tomato basil bread. All sandwiches foursome team.

Check is concert.

1:30 p.m. and play admission.

Sign-ups taken at the front desk. come with potato chips, pickle and a cookie.

Please starts at 2 p.m.

Results and social on the patio after WINE 101 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Tuesday, May 17 @ 9:30 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A bus make your selection when signing up.

Last day to the tournament.

You may bring your beverage of trip to the Amador wine country. There will be wine buy tickets is June 7. Tickets are $16 per person. choice and an appetizer to share. Entry fee is $5 per person. CASH ONLY.

Important Notice About Cancellations

:KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX Ă&#x20AC;QG \RX DUH unable to attend, please, as a courtesy to others, call the Clubhouse front desk

WR FDQFHO ,I WKH HYHQW KDV D ZDLWLQJ OLVW WKH IURQW GHVN FDQ Ă&#x20AC;OO WKH vacancy from the list. Thank you.

www.ourwoodbridge.net Sunday Monday www.ourwoodbridge.net 1

Tuesday

Wednesdaylife oodbridge WW oodbridge LIFE

2

3

S P ² :RRGEULGJH

D P ² $5& ,QVSHFWLRQV

D P ² 0XUSK\V

6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV

S P ² :RRGEULGJH

:LQH :DON %XV 7ULS

6SULQJ &RQFHUW

6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6SULQJ

May JuneActivities Activities

4

&RQFHUW

S u n Sunday day Sunday

M o nMonday day Monday

1 1

2

6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6SULQJ 3 3 &RQFHUW

8

S P ² :RRGEULGJH S P ² :RRGEULGJH 9 6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV S P ² 3ROLF\ 6SULQJ &RQFHUW 6SULQJ &RQFHUW

D P ² $5& ,QVSHFWLRQV D P ² $5& ,QVSHFWLRQV 10 S P ² :RRGEULGJH S P ² :RRGEULGJH

0WJ

S P ² :RRGEULGJH S P ² :RRGEULGJH 7 6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6SULQJ 6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6SULQJ

8

10

11

D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO 17 5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ 5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ

18

D P ² $5&

S P ² 6SHDNHU 6HULHV

,QVSHFWLRQV

S P ² 7KH 5XVW\

14 D P ² :LQH 9 a.m. – ARC EXV WULS WR WKH $PDGRU Inspections ZLQH FRXQWU\

15 5RFNHUV %DQG 6 p.m. – Jesse Adams Technology Night

16 23

17 24

18 25

20

21 D P ² $5& D P ² $5& D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO 9 a.m. – Architectural ,QVSHFWLRQV ,QVSHFWLRQV 5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ Review Meeting D P ² :LQH D P ² :LQH 1 p.m. – Finance EXV WULS WR WKH $PDGRU EXV WULS WR WKH $PDGRU Committee Meeting 31 ZLQH FRXQWU\ ZLQH FRXQWU\

22 S P ² 6SHDNHU 6HULHV S P ² 6SHDNHU 6HULHV S P ² 'UDPD 1 p.m. – TLC Real Estate S P ² 7KH 5XVW\ S P ² 7KH 5XVW\ *URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW Forum 5RFNHUV %DQG 5RFNHUV %DQG 0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

3URFHGXUHV &RPPLWWHH

5

6

8

9

15

S P ² 3ROLF\ S P ² 3ROLF\ 16 3URFHGXUHV &RPPLWWHH 3URFHGXUHV &RPPLWWHH 0WJ 0WJ

13

12

15 22 19

S P ² 'UDPD *URXS Father’s Day 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW

S P ² %D\ $UHD 6WULQJV 7ULR

0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

29

30 MEMORIAL DAY

26

27

S P ² 6WUXPPLQ· 23

22 S P ² 'UDPD *URXS S P ² 'UDPD *URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW 0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ 0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

:RQGHUV 8NXOHOH S P ² %D\ $UHD 3DWULRWLF &RQFHUW S P ² %D\ $UHD 6WULQJV 7ULR 6WULQJV 7ULR

Tu eTuesday sday S P ² :RRGEULGJH Tuesday

6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6SULQJ D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO 6LQJHUV 'DQFHUV 6SULQJ &RQFHUW 5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ &RQFHUW

9 a.m. – Architectural &RQFHUW &RQFHUW Review Meeting

28

WeWednesday dnesday Wednesday 41

4

D P ² 0XUSK\V D P ² 0XUSK\V 11 :LQH :DON %XV 7ULS :LQH :DON %XV 7ULS

6:30 p.m. - Dave Bass Jazz Concert

29

25

5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ 5HYLHZ &RPPLWWHH 0WJ

S P ² 'UDPD S P ² 'UDPD *URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW *URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW

2016 • Page 9 Page Saturday 9 June • May 2016

7

6

Summer Clubhouse Clubhouse Hours Hours (5/1 (5/1 through through 8/31) 8/31) – – Summer D P ² 0XUSK\V S P ² (OYLV DQG KLV Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. to 9 p.m. :LQH :DON %XV 7ULSMonday through Saturday, 7 a.m.

EDQG Sunday, 8 8 a.m. a.m. to to 8 8 p.m. p.m.

Sunday,

T h uThursday rsday Thursday 2

5:30 p.m. – Cheese Buffet Tasting D P ² 0XUSK\V D P ² 0XUSK\V 12 :LQH :DON %XV 7ULS :LQH :DON %XV 7ULS D P ² 1HZ 5HVLGHQW

Frida y Friday Friday 63 6

S a tSaturday urday Saturday 74

710 a.m. – Spring Garden

13 S P ² /LVWHQLQJ 3RVW

Tour S P ² (OYLV DQG KLV S P ² (OYLV DQG KLV 14 EDQG EDQG S P ² 'RF 'L[RQ &RPHG\ 0DJLF 6KRZ

S P ² 3URSHUW\

9 *URXQGV &RPPLWWHH 9:30 a.m. – Doctors 0WJ Hospital Healthcare S P ² 6LS IRU Forum 12 6FKRODUVKLS 10 a.m. – New Resident D P ² 1HZ 5HVLGHQW D P ² 1HZ 5HVLGHQW Orientation 19 2ULHQWDWLRQ 2ULHQWDWLRQ 2:15 p.m. – Property & S P ² 3URSHUW\ S P ² 'UDPD S P ² 3URSHUW\ Grounds Meeting *URXQGV &RPPLWWHH *URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW *URXQGV &RPPLWWHH 0WJ 16 0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ 0WJ 6 p.m. – Wine 101 S P ² 6LS IRU S P ² 6LS IRU

10

11

1 p.m. – Listening Post

5:30 p.m. – ‘50s Dance

13

14

S P ² /LVWHQLQJ 3RVW S P ² /LVWHQLQJ 3RVW 20

S P ² 'RF 'L[RQ S P ² 'RF 'L[RQ 21 &RPHG\ 0DJLF 6KRZ &RPHG\ 0DJLF 6KRZ S P ² *ROI 3XWWLQJ 7RXUQDPHQW

17

18

19 26

20 27 Woodbridge LIFE

21 28

23 S P ² 'UDPD S P ² 'UDPD 6:30 p.m. – Decades *URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW *URXS 3OD\ ´7URXEOH DW Band 0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ 0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

distributed 24

25 S P ² *ROI 3XWWLQJ S P ² *ROI 3XWWLQJ 9 a.m. – Health Fair 7RXUQDPHQW 7RXUQDPHQW

6FKRODUVKLS 6FKRODUVKLS

30

26

5:30 p.m. – Happy Hour S P ² +DSS\ +RXU

1:30 p.m. – Golf Putting Tournament 127( Woodbridge LIFE LIFE 27 Woodbridge distributed distributed

S P ² )LQDQFH

28

&RPPLWWHH 0HHWLQJ 'DWH WR EH GHWHUPLQHG

S P ² +DSS\ +RXU S P ² +DSS\ +RXU

0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ 0DQWHFD -XQFWLRQµ

127( 127( More information about these as well as Woodbridge Clubs and Groups may be found on the Woodbridge portal and at the Lakeview Clubhouse.

S P ² )LQDQFH S P ² )LQDQFH

29

MEMORIAL DAY ź Events activitiesDAY are listed 30and MEMORIAL 31 on page 8.

Friday

2ULHQWDWLRQ

24

9 a.m. – ARC Inspections D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO D P ² $UFKLWHFWXUDO

Thursday

S P ² 6WUXPPLQ· S P ² 6WUXPPLQ· :RQGHUV 8NXOHOH :RQGHUV 8NXOHOH

&RPPLWWHH 0HHWLQJ 'DWH &RPPLWWHH 0HHWLQJ 'DWH WR EH GHWHUPLQHG

WR EH GHWHUPLQHG

7KLV FDOHQGDU ZDV ODVW XSGDWHG 5/23 5HIHU WR Á\HUV RU WKH :RRGEULGJH SRUWDO IRU DGGLWLRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ 3DWULRWLF &RQFHUW 3DWULRWLF &RQFHUW

Coming Events

As a courtesy to Woodbridge residents, we are providing the following event information to assist in planning and obtaining tickets. ź Events and activities aretolisted page 8. the More information about ashave well as Woodbridge Clubs andevent Groupsinformation AsonaContact courtesy toClubhouse Woodbridge residents, we arequestions. providing the following Please note: This information is subject change. front deskthese if you

s t n e v ing E

Com

assistand in at planning and obtaining may be found on the Woodbridgetoportal the Lakeview Clubhouse.tickets. Please note:

This information is subject to change. Contact the Clubhouse front desk if you have questions.

7KLV FDOHQGDU ZDV ODVW XSGDWHG 5HIHU WR Á\HUV RU WKH :RRGEULGJH SRUWDO IRU DGGLWLRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ 7KLV FDOHQGDU ZDV ODVW XSGDWHG 5/23 5HIHU WR Á\HUV RU WKH :RRGEULGJH SRUWDO IRU DGGLWLRQDO LQIRUPDWLRQ Name of Event Event Date

s t n e gnEtvs

n n e i v m E o g ComCin

Purchase Tickets See

(9(176 page 10

7/9/16

No ticket

Doctors Hospital of Manteca Wine & Cheese Social

7/12/16

No ticket

Wine 101

7/14/16

6/16/16

A Night at the Races

7/23/16

6/23/16

Potluck Night

7/26/16

Luau Dinner & Show

7/30/16

NoSee ticket

As a courtesy to Woodbridge residents, we are providing the following event information Golf Putting Tournament 7/16/16 No ticket to assist in planning and obtaining tickets. Please note: This information is subject to Mobile Tacos & Margaritas Night change.Steve's Contact the Clubhouse front desk if you7/21/16 have questions.No ticket See

(9(176 page 10

6/30/16

Woodbridge life

Page 10 • June 2016

At the Clubhouse

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Arts

ææ bridge

ææ Artists & Crafters

By Don St. Lawrence

By Penny Dauler

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

elcome to the arts & crafts corner. This article is usually all about what is coming up this month and I will get to that in a minute. But first I want to tell you about the special classes offered in May on top of our regularly scheduled workshops and learning opportunities. Martha Harmon taught two beginning cake decorating classes. We all went home with delicious and beautifully decorated cakes. Margo Flanagan had us painting old shoes. What? Yes, imaginations ran wild as 10 of us painted baby shoes, toddler rain boots, adult tennis shoes and much more. I think mine will be holding freshly cut flowers from the yard. Carolyn Johnson took over Doodlebugs while Kathy Dezotte recovers. Thanks, Carolyn, for helping out with Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July right around the corner. Penny Dauler taught several students how to make appliqué patriotic banners.

June will be a bit slower as we prepare for our two large summer events: “Christmas in July,” where every class will have a Christmas theme (check out the displays in the window) and Saturday, July 9, our “Hidden Talents Arts and Crafts Show.” This show, in the Multipurpose Room, features the hidden talents of all our Woodbridge residents. (See separate article.)

Bridge Scores MAY 2:

Betty Buff Don Harris Shirley Lopes Phyllis Tindell Cherie Ford Marilyn Larson Robi Cornelius

MAY 9:

Shirley Lopes Don St. Lawrence Jon Crowley Kathy Comden Robi Cornelius Cherie Ford Don Harris Betty Buff

3590 3510 3220 2730 2690 2240 1350

4750 4270 4010 3570 3520 3450 3350 3350

MAY 16:

Cherie Ford Robi Cornelius Phyllis Tindell Letha Watson Marilyn Larson Don Harris Betty Buff Grace Pasion Kathy Comden

MAY 23:

Grace Pasion Betty Buff Don Harris Letha Watson Barbara Kreps Robi Cornelius Cherie Ford Shirley Lopes Don St. Lawrence Phyllis Tindell Kathy Comden Marilyn Larson

5210 4470 4440 3770 3500 3140 3000 2130 2010 4770 4070 3490 3310 3270 3220 3140 3040 2970 2790 2140 1820

W

Here is a quick overview of what June has to offer: Mondays: China painting at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: Oil painters at 10 a.m.

Wednesdays: Paper crafters at 9 a.m. and open painting at 12:30 p.m.

Thursdays: Knitters and crocheters at 10 a.m. and open fabric arts at 12:30 p.m.

Specific dates to mark are: Friday, June 3, at 10:15 a.m. is our monthly general meeting.

Monday, June 6, at 10 a.m. is a mandatory meeting for ALL wanting to display their “hidden talents.” We need you to come to this meeting for instructions and we need to know your display requirements (electricity, round table, rectangular table, against the wall, in the middle of the room, etc.)

Thursday, June 9, at 12:30 p.m. Carolyn Johnson will again take over the Doodlebug class.

Friday, June 10, at 12:30 p.m. Margo Flanagan is teaching a fuchsia watercolor class.

Friday, June 17, is UFO (unfinished objects) at 9 a.m.

Monday, June 20, at 10 a.m. is the Pediatric Comfort Doll workshop.

Hopefully, something catches your interest and you will join us.

Duo Gadjo performed jazz with a French twist for Woodbridge residents. Jeff Jagidson (left) and Isabelle Fontaine celebrated the union of U.S. and French cultures through jazz, blues and American love songs of the ‘30s and ‘40s.

WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz.

oodbridgeLIFE life WW oodbridge

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

5($'(56 page 10 The author was born in Kent, England, and probably heard stories ĂŚĂŚ Artists & Crafters about the war from her grandfather. The theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;strong womenâ&#x20AC;? came up several times during our discussion and that era must Hidden Talents Woodbridge have required strong of women since most ofon theDisplay young men either died or were severely injured during the war. aka Show and Tell From

To me, this book differed from other war stories in that it was

By Penny Dauler and less violent. Maisie is a resourceful character more hopeful who learns fast and rises to the occasion, taking care of both The date Saturday, 9. the Doors open a.m. until and herself and is others.

It isJuly worth read andatit10 captures thenoon reader's then again from 1 to 3 p.m. interest until the last word is read. Even then, it is comforting to Watercolorists, knitters, paperincrafters, mixedknow that, if you doodlers, want, there are 12quilters, more books the series! media artists and more will give demonstrations.

The discussion at our May meeting, suggested Youbook mightfor also want to wander through the room and lookbyatAnn the Barden, is Hidden In Plain View, by Jacqueline L. Tobin and displays of our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hidden Artists.â&#x20AC;? Displays include corded baskets, Raymond G. Dobard, Ph.D. fleece baby blankets and dog and cat beds, as well as prayer bears.

You really really should plan to stop by; you might even find a new hobby for yourself.

  $57,676 &5$)7(56 See you there! :RUN 5HWUHDW +LGGHQ 7DOHQW 'LVSOD\ MANDATORY MEETING for all those interested in showcasing

their%\ %HWW\ *UDQGW DQG 3HQQ\ 'DXOHU talents Monday, June 6, at 10 a.m.

Retreat date is Saturday, July 9 Last April we held our second annual all-day crafters/artists work retreat and created a display of the many hidden talents found throughout our community.

We want to extend an invitation to our new and not so new residents who would like to display their creativity to our community. It was amazing last year to once again see all the %\ 0DULH (YDQV talent we have here. Your projects will be showcased in the Multipurpose Room. ur readers met the event first and I encourage use what was available in order This is an exciting all artists/crafters to to Wednesday of May, as usual; escape.  Some quiltmakers of display their work or at least drop by July 9 and visit with us. that however, this was one of the era are believed to have used their Watch the yellow communication board outside the Westport few times we did not have at least quilting skills to give directions to Room and the June edition of Woodbridge LIFE for more to Canada 12 people present.  Maybe it was people wanting to escape information the date a mandatory meeting for alldid those the good weather?and  Anyway, weofhad and freedom.  Slavery not exist a good discussion about one of the wishing to showcase their talent. above the Mason-Dixon Line and

  :22'%5,'*( 5($'(56 *5283

OT

few non-fiction books we have read as a club.

if a slave managed to pass that unseen barrier, he or she would, hopefully, be free.  The patterns Ann Barden recommended they used acted like a map for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hidden in Plain View; The escapees by using symbols that Secret Story of Quilts and the would be interpreted as a river. A Underground Railroad,â&#x20AC;? by star might indicate the North Star Jacqueline L. Tobin and Raymond and Canada. Some patterns meant G. Dobard, Ph.D.  The book itself is log cabins or ships that would %\ /LQGD /LWWOH as it is based on â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;oral controversial help them to escape.  Most slaves history,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; which some historians feel could not read so the symbols not ave youthan always DIYgave person when it comes to the is less accurate the wanted written to be aonly some assurance that regular household maintenance but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the experience or word. Not everyone agrees with wrong people would not understand WKH FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH" %LOO %DUQKDUW :RRGEULGJH UHVLGHQW DQG ´JR that, however. For instance, even the symbols but also were a picture to guyâ&#x20AC;?history for household repairs,by will share household hints when written often is tainted that some a slave could understand to he speaks to Woodbridge residents, May 18 at 2 p.m., as part of the the recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s point of view.  It is up help go in the right direction to sponsored by the Women Woodbridge. tocontinuing the reader Speaker to decideSeries whether to freedom.  Thank of you, Ann, for a believe the author.  different kind of read andtasks for your Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation will include how-toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on basic household such well-researched presentation.

DV FKDQJLQJ RXW EDWWHULHV WKURXJKRXW \RXU KRXVH FOHDQLQJ IDXFHW Ă&#x20AC;OWHUV In this case, the coils, oral history and refrigerator proper is drying of showers and shower doors after about slaves who were sometimes We will discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the Stars in use, landscape watering times and more. able to escape from slavery and the the Heavensâ&#x20AC;? by Adriana Trigiani Hand-outs photos and step-by-step instructions be read provided. parts quilts andwith quiltmakers played (the second book wewill have will close with a The question inThe the session â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;underground railroad.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; byand thisanswer author)period. and suggested by authors apparently Kim Jackson at ourup next meeting, Those wishing toresearched attend this presentation must sign at the front their subject and it does not seem June 1, in the Oxford Room at the desk in the Lakeview Clubhouse. There is no fee; however, a count is impossible but rather seems logical ofClubhouse. needed for set-up and preparation materials.  You are welcome to join and creative that slaves would us.

  :20(1 2) :22'%5,'*( 63($.(5 6(5,(6 +RXVHKROG +LQWV

H

2016 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 11 Page 11June â&#x20AC;˘ May

Page 12 • June 2016

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

ææ VETERANS of woodbridge My Band of Brothers Article and photo by Deb Ristau

I

walked through the main entrance to the Clubhouse with just the tiniest knot in the pit of my stomach. Had it really been two years since this was second nature to me?

My destination was the ballroom down the hall to my right where the Veterans group was slated to meet at four. I was 15 minutes early and wondered for a moment if any of the old “regulars” would be there. I missed them. Would they welcome my unexpected visit? Or, would I walk into a room full of strangers who wondered if I was lost? My neatly ordered life had changed course so often over the past two years that I sometimes felt like a rudderless ship, lost at sea. In all honesty, the seas have been calm, the weather balmy and the sights beautiful. I’ve had an adventurous two years to be sure. At 62, I have no complaints other than a keen sense that perhaps I had lost my anchor. To use a baseball metaphor, I needed to tag up before taking off again. It seemed like a visit with the veterans was a good place to start.

“I heard some old geezers were gettin’ together and wondered if you had room for one more?” I tittered. Warren Rogers turned with recognition at the sound of my voice. His merry eyes grew wide with surprise and his radiant smile lit up the room. “Debbie!” he said, arms going wide for a hug.

Within minutes, I found myself hugging several old friends and former neighbors. I ran into Perry Gibson leaving the gym, a couple from the bridge group was headed to the pool, Roger Cunning stopped to chat, and it was great to see Pat Eckert behind the counter, and Dodie Miller, too. It was good to once again feel the love and caring friendships that have become the fabric of Woodbridge. I’m glad that has not changed.

There were several new faces at the veteran’s meeting – a good sign the group is thriving and expanding. It was nice to see familiar faces, too.

Chuck Sommes arrived early and maneuvered his wheelchair to an advantageous position. You can bet I got a hug from Chuck. Chuck is one of those guys who inspires others just by being himself.

He perseveres and never complains. Jack Dauler and Roger Goodnow continue to take leading roles and Bill Buffington did a stellar job of running the meeting.

I was delighted to see Angel, Mel, Steve and Rich. I loved hearing the laughter and happy bantering that went back and forth between the veterans.

Along with the good news regarding the opening of the new park and the Veterans Memorial, I learned the sad news that our dear Mel Reynolds is not doing well and that WWII veteran Warren Atherton had passed away. I suppose that is the way of life. It ebbs. It flows. It changes – sometimes when we least expect it.

On a happy note, Jon Ford told me the Wine 101 group – which first met around our kitchen counter on Holly Berry Court – is now thriving with 120 members, exciting guest speakers and a

Bill Buffington did a stellar job of running the meeting. few road trips planned over the coming months.

I picked up a copy of Woodbridge LIFE on my way out the door. My hat is off to Editor Carol Jo Hargreaves and those hardworking individuals who continue to make the paper a successful business venture, keeping residents informed as well as sharing heartwarming stories that bring people together.

Yes, my life has been a bit crazy for the past two years. But it has been wonderful. David and I absolutely love our new home and neighbors at the Del Webb in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, just outside

of Nashville, and we’ve got great neighbors and friends there, too. I am not so involved there, as we spend more time traveling and working to stay healthy.

I need not have been nervous at all about my impromptu reunion with the Veterans group. They didn’t forget me. I was welcomed with open arms by all and left with just a little something in my eyes that made me feel all weak and sentimental.

Yes, I love my “Band of Brothers,” the Veterans of Woodbridge. Take care, my friends.

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2016 • Page 13

ææ women of woodbridge Local Students Receive Scholarships

By Linda Little As a result of the very successful Sip Spraggins will be attending San for Scholarship held May 12, Women of Joaquin Valley College, majoring in Woodbridge was able to award $8,000 criminal justice with a career goal of in scholarships to 11 local high school being a juvenile corrections officer. students.

East Union High School: WOW members Carol Edgren $1,000 scholarship: Analilia and Linda Little attended the senior Rodriguez will be attending San awards ceremonies for be.tech, Joaquin Delta College, majoring in East Union, Manteca and Sierra criminal justice with a career goal of high schools as well as Calla High’s being a crime scene investigator. graduation and awarded the following $500 scholarships: Aleah Jarin scholarships: will attend San Diego Mesa College, be.tech (vocational academies): majoring in journalism with a career $1,000 scholarship: Alexander goal of working in the fashion industry.

Martell will be attending Modesto Jordyn Posz will attend Modesto Junior College, majoring in business Junior College, majoring in criminal administration with a career goal of justice with a career goal of being a CHILI’S IS PROUD Let Chili's do the cooking while we support MEN OF owning aTO business. criminal psychologist.

SUPPORT WOODBRIDGE at the same time. With each flyer presented on $500 scholarships: Isabelle Manteca High School: MONDAY JUNE 6 AND TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2016, Chili's will of the event day sales back to this great Rainey Munoz will be attending San Joaquin donate 15% $1,000 scholarship: Jessica organization. San Joaquin Delta MEN OF in culinary Delta College, majoring will be attending arts. WOODBRIDGE Tiana Muschott will attend College, majoring in Event education with MEN OF WOODBRIDGE Give Back is: Abrahm’s College to complete her a career of being elementary Monday June 6goal and Tuesday Junean 7, 2016 From 11 am to 10 pm EMT certification with a career goal of teacher. only at: Manteca becoming a firefighter.

Sierra High School: 2262 Daniels St. - Manteca, CA 95337 209-824-5200 - www.chilis.com Calla High School: $1,000 scholarship: Jesse Semenza Give Back Event flyer required with each check to receive credit for the sale. Sale cannot be included in donation amount with flyer.will Offer only valid on the date and location stated above. Donations will not be given on sales more GIVING BACK happens here $1,000 scholarship: Kayleigh made prior to or past this date.be attending Modesto Junior

ææ men of woodbridge Chili’s Fundraising Event IS and PROUD

By CarolCHILI’S Jo Hargreaves Jon Ford

Let Chili's do the cooking while we support MEN OF WOODBRIDGE at the same time. With each flyer presented on MONDAY JUNE 6 AND TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2016, Chili's will 15% of the event day sales backevent, to this great The Men of Woodbridge will sponsor a donate two-day fundraising June 6 organization. and 7, at Manteca Chili’s restaurant.

TO SUPPORT

MEN OF WOODBRIDGE

MEN OF WOODBRIDGE Give Back Event is:

Enjoy lunch and/or dinner (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

Chili’s, Daniels Monday Juneat6 and Tuesday2262 June 7, 2016 Drive, Manteca. Simply present a coupon to your From 11Chili’s am to 10server pm and the at: Manteca restaurant will donate 15 percent of the2262event dayonlycoupon sales to Men of Daniels St. - Manteca, CA 95337 209-824-5200 - www.chilis.com Woodbridge. more GIVING BACK happens here

Give Back Event flyer required with each check to receive credit for the sale. Sale cannot be included in donation amount with flyer. Offer only valid on the date and location stated above. Donations will not be given on sales made prior to or past this date.

Here is a coupon to take with you or pick one up from the Clubhouse front desk.

CHILI’S IS PROUD TO SUPPORT

MEN OF WOODBRIDGE

Let Chili's do the cooking while we support MEN OF WOODBRIDGE at the same time. With each flyer presented on MONDAY JUNE 6 AND TUESDAY JUNE 7, 2016, Chili's will donate 15% of the event day sales back to this great organization.

MEN OF WOODBRIDGE Give Back Event is:

Monday June 6 and Tuesday June 7, 2016 From 11 am to 10 pm only at: Manteca 2262 Daniels St. - Manteca, CA 95337 209-824-5200 - www.chilis.com

more GIVING BACK happens here

Give Back Event flyer required with each check to receive credit for the sale. Sale cannot be included in donation amount with flyer. Offer only valid on the date and location stated above. Donations will not be given on sales made prior to or past this date.

Women of the Woodbridge members Carol Edgren (left) and Linda Little (right) presented $2,000 in scholarships for MUSD’s be.tech academy students (L to R) Isabelle Munoz ($500), Tiana Muschott ($500) and Alexander Martell ($1,000) at the Senior Awards Breakfast, May 20.

College, majoring in radiology with a career goal of being a pediatric radiologist. $500 scholarships: Jennifer Anderson will be attending Modesto Junior College, majoring in journalism. Daniel Unterholzner will be attending Delta College, majoring

in computer science.

Thank you to all who attended the Sip for Scholarship as well as those who planned and worked at this event. The funds generated from this event are further proof of the generosity of the Woodbridge community.

ææ women of woodbridge speaker series Chowchilla Kidnapping: 40th Anniversary

By Linda Little On July 15, 1976, kidnappers abducted 26 children and their school bus driver in Chowchilla, 75 miles south of Manteca. The kidnappers transported their victims from Chowchilla to a quarry in Livermore and, at gunpoint, ordered them into a buried moving van. About 30 hours after they had been abducted, the driver and children were able to dig themselves out and escape unharmed.

The quarry owner’s son and his two accomplices were subsequently arrested for the crime.

Woodbridge residents Bob Hinkley, retired Alameda County Criminalist, and Jack Little, former Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy, worked this high-profile case. They will share their unique perspectives July 7, at 2 p.m., as part of the Women of Woodbridge Speaker Series.

As a criminalist with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department Crime Lab from 1974 – 2009, Hinkley

knows firsthand that there is “devil in the detail.” His fastidious work, along with the work of his cohorts, in examining the mounds of evidence, contributed to the three kidnappers ultimately pleading guilty to the crime during the early stages of the trial.

During his 10-year tenure as an Alameda County Sheriff’s Deputy, Little worked many cases and was one of the “Blue Meanies” working the U.C. Berkeley protests and riots during the Vietnam War era.

However, the Chowchilla Kidnapping case was the most high-profile of all the cases he helped to investigate.

There is no fee for this presentation; however, please sign-up at the main desk in the Clubhouse, as a count is needed for set up and preparation of materials.

Woodbridge life

Page 14 • June 2016

ææ woodbridge singers Lullaby of Broadway

By Judy McNamara “Give My Regards to Broadway.” That’s just what the Woodbridge Singers and Dancers did May 2 and 3. The performances were fabulous under the extraordinary leadership and talent of Elizabeth Cunning.

The songs were from Broadway musicals we remember. Jon Ford began the show with the 1954 “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” Jon’s “theatrical” singing talent was accompanied by the choir’s voices and Dance Captain Patti Barnhart’s choreographed line and tap dancers.

Next Al Lingenfelter, complete with royal purple robe and crown, brought down the house with his vocal rendition of King Arthur in the 1960 musical “Camelot,” as the choir sang the chorus.

Rich Ferreira soloed in “Surrey with the Fringe on Top” from the 1955 musical “Oklahoma.” Additional soloists included Shirley Bowers, Kathy Dezotte, Letha Watson and Ellen Wootton. This was a sing-along where the audience could see the words on the screen and sing with the choir.

Frank Perez added his incredible vocal and guitar talents to “They Call the Wind Mariah” from the 1951 musical “Paint Your Wagon.” The choir and the audience added to the guitar’s soulful sounds.

www.ourwoodbridge.net

The choir and the dancers then performed Irving Berlin’s “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing” from the 1952 musical “White Christmas,” followed by the choir singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” from “Jersey Boys (2005).”

The show’s finale was “Cabaret” from the 1966 musical of the same name.

The choir sang while the line and tap dancers performed.

Three concerts were performed in the Clubhouse, and Wednesday, May 11, the company hit the road to perform at the Manteca Senior Center. There are 66 dedicated members in the choir.

A special recognition and thank you to Yvonne Bechtold, pianist extraordinaire, Gayle Cretan, videographer, Patti Barnhart, dance choreographer, Roger Cunning, video and picture master and, of course, Elizabeth Cunning, the wonderful music director who makes it so much fun!

We are lucky to have all this talent at Woodbridge.

Talent runs in the Cunning family! Roger played a melancholy harmonica introduction to “Shenandoah” from the 1974 musical of the same name.

Enter the hoofers tapping to “The Lullaby of Broadway” (1951).

These tap dancers included Chuck Baker, Joyce Graham, Larry Hellikson, Marilyn Nunes and Phyllis Rose. To prepare for the show, the tappers took lessons at Manteca Senior Center.

What would a show be without those who have been bitten by the show business comedic acting and singing bug? Kirby Brown, Jack Dauler, Jon Ford, Roger Goodnow, Richard Lanzon and Dave Steffy added their rendition of “There is Nothing Like a Dame” from the 1958 musical “South Pacific.”

(Who says you can’t ad-lib or forget a line? Makes for lots more laughs).

This act was followed by another “South Pacific” song, “I’m Gonna’ Wash That Man Right Outta’ My Hair,” choreographed by the ever-talented Suzanne Mauck whose dance and dialogue pals included Cres Anton, Eileen Hill, Irma Lewis and Linda Medler.

Additional soloists included Denise DeBord, Laurie Hutton, Carol Pfoutz and Donna Ybarra.

Photo by Roger Cunning.

Woodbridge Dancers (L to R): Annie Hosler, Patti Barnhart (choreographer), Marilyn Nunes, MaryAnn Kackley, Joyce Graham, Molly Cooper, Annette Keef, Bill Goodwin, Chuck Baker, Mary Salvador, Carla Marquardt, Larry Hellikson, Phyllis Rose. More photos on Page 37.

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

oodbridge life WW oodbridge LIFE

20162016 • Page 15 Page 15June • May

Page May2016 2016 Page 16 16 â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ June

WWoodbridge oodbridgeLIFE life

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

Citrus Peels and Ice Cubes for a Smelly Disposer: If without any heat for minutes. damp yoursetting disposer has developed an 20 odor, it may The contain bits of towel attracts hair thethem tumbling rotted food.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;spet how to and clean out: will remove the smaller dust particles.

1. With running onlythe halfHouse: throttle, drop Cleanthe thewater Air While Youat Clean Your in orange or lemon peels thinly sliced.

Run disposer vacuum whips up a lot of dust that eventually settles for on five seconds. Citric acid from the peels softens waste and surfaces youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just cleaned. Filter out some of that dust attacks smelly bacteria. Give the acid about 15 minutes to ([FHUSWV IURP 7KH )DPLO\ +DQG\PDQ by switching your thermostat to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fanâ&#x20AC;? while cleaning do its work.

ZHEVLWH E\ %LOO %DUQKDUW and for up to 15 minutes afterward. This allows your operate without any heating cooling, Remove Bathroom 2. HVAC Turnsystem on thetowater and the disposer and or drop in tudies show the Soap average sixĂ&#x20AC;OWHULQJ DOO WKDW GXVW UDLVHG IURP \RXU ]HDORXV FOHDQLQJ Scum: Soap has a nasty way of about a quart of ice cubes.

Flying shards of ice work like a room home in the United efforts. inside the disposer. forming aStates hard-to-remove film sandblaster collects about 40 %LOO %DUQKDUW on tile inoftubs Purify the Air: Here are four ways to cleanse dusty pounds dustand eachshowers. year. ForYou the wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get rid of it by rubbing.

Instead, wait for the surface 3.

Run the home: water for about 10 seconds to flush out the air in your most part though, that is not due to topoor dry,housekeeping. and then scrape off the scum with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;?

4-inch disposer.

Or, if you do this process right before running It is actually a combination of dead skin, â&#x20AC;˘ dishwasher 8VH DQ DLU SXULĂ&#x20AC;HU LQ WKH PRVW XVHG URRP WR VXFN XS plastic putty knife.

For grout lines and textured surfaces, your or hand-washing dishes, the draining animal fur, dander, decomposing insects, dust mites, food beforeto it settles.

Select unit with a true HEPA use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. water dust will work flush out the a disposer.

GHEULV OLQW IDEULF Ă&#x20AC;EHUV GU\ZDOO SDUWLFOHV WUDFNHG LQ VRLO Ă&#x20AC;OWHU UDWKHU WKDQ LRQLF FOHDQHUV ZKLFK FDQ FDXVH soot and pollen. respiratory irritation.

Scum-Proof Your Shower Doors: Keeping shower Duster for the Vertically Challenged: Dusting Dust also and contains hazardous migrate doors clean streak-free is achemicals challengethat unless you know ceiling fans and other high, out-of-reach objects is a real â&#x20AC;˘ Add a plant to every room.

Plants absorb indoor the prosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; secrets.

First, mold, mildew streaks chore, pollutants especiallylike when your spouse has said no more from home products andclean enter any through open doors,orwindows benzene and formaldehyde. Best off the withofayour glassshoes. cleaner.

Use a Mr. Clean Magic ladders.

Wrap a dryer around a paint and and onglass the soles Household dust can trigger plants, according tosheet NASA, to absorb theseroller chemicals Eraser getasthma into the cracks in While textured glass. Scrape secureare thealoes, endspalms with rubber bands.

Attach an extension allergyto and symptoms. itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impossible to and ferns which can absorb up to 80 off with a razor Dry the doors do-itwith handle to the roller and dust those high fan blades. gettough rid ofbuildup dust completely, here blade. are some inexpensive percent of these chemicals within 24 hours. ayourself cloth. Now, treat glass product so like Aquapel tips to helpthe keep dustwith at a aminimum you can stay â&#x20AC;˘ Keep Glass humidity in your home between 40 and orhealthier.

Rain-X which you can get at auto parts stores and Broken Finder: Cleaning up all the 50 pieces of a to lower electricity which causescompared dust to home centers. Spray or wipe on the glass treatment and brokenpercent wineglass is astatic real pain, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing Cleaning Products: 0LFURĂ&#x20AC;EHU SURGXFWV DQG GLVSRVDEOH surfaces it harder to clean.and Leafy then wipe if off with a microfiber cloth. A second coat with astick glasstoshard in and the makes foot. Get a flashlight turn off sheet products electrostatic always works toattract cover and any hold areasdust youwith mayan have missed the overhead lights.

Scan the floor from a levels. low angle indoor plants help to increase humidity Fiftyand charge.

Dry rags and feather dusters just spread the dust with the first application.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget other sections of the shards will glisten,ismaking them easy to clean aup. If percent humidity the highest, though, because around.

Machine washable products can also save glass adjacent to the door. These glass treatmentsyou form you are usinglevel a cloth for the cleanup, plan to throw higher promotes growth of mold, a far more it away money over film disposable washing, let an invisible on thebrands. glass toAfter increase wateralways repellency because it will be impossible to get all the shards out of it. dangerous condition. them air dry to stay and soft and use up fabric which causes water soapdonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to bead andsoftener run offwhich Hint â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keep a supply of old t-shirts or other clean rags for Keep your windows and doors closed on windy days. the glass. their Although products are said justâ&#x20AC;˘ such accidents. degrades abilitythese to attract and hold dust.to last six months, it is always best to squeegee all tile and glass Rotate Bedding Weekly: That cozy bed of yours is a Easy Cleaning Closets: Closets are dust reservoirs with surfaces after a shower and then towel dry the glass.

Use Soap to Keep Fingernails Clean: When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re PDMRU GXVW GLVWULEXWRU <RXU EHGGLQJ FROOHFWV VNLQ Ă DNHV WLQ\ Ă&#x20AC;EHUV IURP QXPHURXV VRXUFHV <RX FDQQRW SUHYHQW digging in the garden or working on your car, if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t VKHGV LWV RZQ Ă&#x20AC;EHUV DQG VHQGV RXW SXIIV RI GXVW HYHU\ WLPH FORWKHV DQG EHGGLQJ IURP VKHGGLQJ WKHVH Ă&#x20AC;EHUV EXW \RX FDQ Remove Tree Sap from Your Vehicle: If drippy have some gloves scratch a barwash of soap you sit on itnitrate or roll over.

Toavailable, minimize this problem, take deposit steps to sap contain them:vehicle, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay cleaning it trees on your first. will keep the grunge from lodging under sheetsThe andsoap pillowcases weekly.

When changing bedding, up.â&#x20AC;˘ The longer wait,items the dryer andout more stubborn your fingernails and the soap will dissolve when you Bag your you hanging that are of season or donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t whip up a dust storm. Gently roll up the dirty sheetswash the sapseldom will become.

If you attack the bags freshorsap within your hands.spread out the new ones, even clean sheets shed worn using large garbage clothes and gently a week,cleaner a common kitchen cleaner such as Formula 409, bags. Ă&#x20AC;EHUV 7DNH LWHPV WKDW DUH QRW PDFKLQH ZDVKDEOH RXWVLGH Fantastik or Simple Green (biodegradable) will likely and shake or put in the dryer and tumble as described above. â&#x20AC;˘ Box bedding, preferably in clear remove it. clothing If these or cleaners will not dissolve theplastic sap, use Epilogue: This article marks the 29th Household containers that are easy to clean and easy to see what Banarticle Shoesfor inside House: More than half of a citrus cleaner such as Goo Gone. Apply the cleaner with Hints our the community newspaper, Woodbridge they contain. household dust enters through windows, doors, vents and a rag or sponge and scrub tough spots with a soft-bristle LIFE. It has been a fun, challenging and enlightening brush. run andsoles the of feedback Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received hasthose told me that the on the shoes. Think about where shoes have â&#x20AC;˘ .HHS FORVHW Ă RRUV FOHDU VR \RX DUH PRUH LQFOLQHG WR articles have been â&#x20AC;&#x201C;ofrestrooms, some small to many the walked all daylong cityhelp streets, etc., â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in and all vacuum or clean those areas you usually bypass.

Scuff Mark Eraser: Clean off shoe scuff marks from community.

I think it they is now time An to sign and open up the bacteria and debris collect.

EPA off study showed Dust with Dryer: Blankets, pillows, your floor withYour a clean, dry tennis ball.

Just aslipcovers, light rub the space in the newspaper to some of our other gifted a 60 percent reduction of lead dust and other contaminants drapes and other textiles create, trap and shed household will remove heel marks. writers in the community. In the future, should there be LQ WKH KRPH DQG D VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW UHGXFWLRQ RI DOOHUJHQV DQG dust. Curtains and drapes, in particular, absorb chemicals abacteria subjectat brought to me athat would beused helpful throughout homes where doormat was at the entrance and dirt from outside and act as a landing pad for dust Marker Cleanup: When a permanent marker has the community, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do my best to get the information out to and shoes were banned indoors. from ceiling fans and vents.

Washable items should be ended up in your young grandchildâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand or you simply everyone via an article in the newspaper or other means.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you live to theall healthiest we can so that throughout we may enjoythis laundered at least onceand a year. may oil Thank wrote the wrong thing wantNon-washable to change it,items vegetable for yourlives positive support the many activities and pleasures we have at Woodbridge.

EH WKURZQ ZLWK D GDPS WRZHO LQWR WKH GU\HU RQ WKH DLU Ă XII can clean it off a lot of surfaces, even skin. Then wipe off era of Household Hints. the residual oil with a damp cloth.

Household Hints +RXVHKROG +LQWV Secret Cleaning Tips 5HGXFLQJ +RXVHKROG from 'XVW the Pros

S

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

Woodbridge Woodbridge LIFElife Woodbridge LIFE

SCENE @@ the CLUBHOUSE SCENE the CLUBHOUSE

2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 17 Page 17 June â&#x20AC;˘ May 2016 Page 17 â&#x20AC;˘ May 2016

3KRWRV DQG FDSWLRQV E\ 6KDU\O %XUJHVRQ DQG &DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV 3KRWRV DQG FDSWLRQV E\ 6KDU\O %XUJHVRQ DQG &DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV

WW

oodbridge LIFE staffers visited Lakeview Clubhouse Friday, April 8, to see what was going on. oodbridge LIFE staffers visited Lakeview Clubhouse Friday, April 8, to see what was going on.

%RE 3HWHUVRQ FDUHIXOO\ WDNHV DLP DW WKH ELOOLDUGV WDEOH %RE 3HWHUVRQ FDUHIXOO\ WDNHV DLP DW WKH ELOOLDUGV WDEOH

0DUJR )ODQDJDQ VHDWHG GHPRQVWUDWHV WHFKQLTXH LQ KHU ZDWHUFRORU Carl â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leftyâ&#x20AC;? Cummings tests his ability on the billards table.

0DUJR )ODQDJDQ VHDWHG GHPRQVWUDWHV WHFKQLTXH LQ KHU ZDWHUFRORU FODVV ´3DQVLHV RQ D &DUG ¾ FODVV ´3DQVLHV RQ D &DUG ¾

Patricia Paleos works out three times a week   675800,1 :21'(56 to strengthen her back.   675800,1 :21'(56 3DWULRWLF 8NXOHOH &RQFHUW DQG 6LQJ $ORQJ 0D\ 3DWULRWLF 8NXOHOH &RQFHUW DQG 6LQJ $ORQJ 0D\ %\ &DUOD 0DUTXDUGW

Rick Robb exercises on the abdominal machine.

CC

%\ &DUOD 0DUTXDUGW

alling all veterans! Make sure alling to signall upveterans! at the front Make desksure to attend the to sign upPatriotic at the front Ukulele Concert Sing-Along, desk toand attend the Patriotic Monday, MayConcert 30, at 6:30 in Ukulele and p.m.

Sing-Along, the Multipurpose Make Monday, MayRoom.

30, at 6:30 p.m. in yourthe Memorial Day holiday Multipurpose Room.special Make by planning to sing along to yourspecial your Memorial Day holiday favorite patriotic to songs by planning singwith alongthe to your Strummin' Woodbridge. favoriteWonders patrioticofsongs with the Wonders of Woodbridge.

AllStrummin' veterans will be honored and our own General Eldon Regua AllMajor veterans will be honored and will provide special Memorial DayRegua our ownaMajor General Eldon tribute. is a free concertMemorial and you Day will It provide a special Photo by Carla Marquardt. are invited goodies to share. tribute.toItbring is a free concert and you Photo by Carla Marquardt.

6WUXPPLQ :RQGHUV DOVR HQWHUWDLQHG WKH invited Seeare you there!to bring goodies to share.

6WUXPPLQ :RQGHUV DOVR HQWHUWDLQHG WKH DXGLHQFH EHWZHHQ LQQLQJV RQ 6RIWEDOO 2SHQLQJ See you there!

DXGLHQFH EHWZHHQ LQQLQJV RQ 6RIWEDOO 2SHQLQJ 'D\ %DFN URZ IURP OHIW 3HJJ\ +DPHV -DQHW 'D\ %DFN URZ IURP OHIW 3HJJ\ +DPHV -DQHW &RQQRU 3DXO +DQ] -DQHW :HEVWHU .LUE\ &RQQRU 3DXO +DQ] -DQHW :HEVWHU .LUE\ %URZQ )URQW URZ IURP OHIW &UHV $QWRQ &DURO\Q %URZQ )URQW URZ IURP OHIW &UHV $QWRQ &DURO\Q -RKQVRQ 0DUJR )ODQDJDQ (XQLFH 2OVRQ -R\FH -RKQVRQ 0DUJR )ODQDJDQ (XQLFH 2OVRQ -R\FH 6DO]PDQQ Accomplished artist Elaine Rickard attended Margo Flanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pansies on a Cardâ&#x20AC;? watercolor 6DO]PDQQ class.

Page 18 â&#x20AC;˘ June 2016

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

oodbridge life WW oodbridge LIFE

Garden Tasks for June $UWLFOH DQG SKRWRV E\ 6DQGL /DUVRQ Master Gardener Gardener $UWLFOH DQG SKRWRV E\ 6DQGL /DUVRQ Master

W

ith the wet weather weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had this spring, your plants should still be 6DQGL /DUVRQ pretty healthy after receiving more 6DQGL /DUVRQ water than theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had for years.

Have you purchased a mandevilla vine this spring? I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had them for many years but bought a vine last spring.

It surprised me that it survived our Manteca winter. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying a second one this summer. I did a little research into their care and found they need to be pinched back in order to be bushier and they need to be fed every other week with a diluted fertilizer with a higher middle number (phosphorous). There are several versions of the mandevilla vine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many with larger blooms than previous varieties.

We just came back from the Northwest, our first drive up into that area. It is so lush and green. The rhododendrons and dogwoods were in full bloom.

We visited Kubota Garden, a beautiful garden in Seattle, which was a lovely spot this time of year. The garden is a beautifully maintained Japanese garden on 20 acres with lush waterfalls, azaleas and rhododendrons.

We wandered through Ashland, Oregon, and found a nursery called Ashland Greenhouses. On our first visit heading north, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to grab any nursery stock because we still had a week plus to travel. BUT on the way home, we saved just enough space to pick up two small boxes of annuals and perennials that I have not seen down here. I verified that their nursery had stock that could be certified to bring across the California border.

Snails are rampant right now, particularly on newly planted annuals. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to put down a little snail bait when planting if you want to have foliage the next morning.

It might be good, if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already done so, to put a tomato cage around your tomatoes. Even in pots, they will need extra support. Feed your tomatoes with a low nitrogen fertilizer when the fruit starts to develop. Be sure not to overwater your tomatoes.

You can still plant beans, corn, cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins and summer squash.

This spring Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working on potting bulbs and annuals on my patio.

One landscaper called me the pot queen (as in potted plants!). I love looking through catalogs and websites at newly introduced plants of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;spiller and thrillerâ&#x20AC;? variety!

Have you ever tried the trailing Black-eyed +\GUDQJHDV FRPH LQWR EORRP IURP 0D\ WR -XQH DQG DUH JUHDW IRU GULHG Susan? Ă RZHUV LQWR WKH IDOO Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re great. You can also intersperse succulents with your droughttolerant plants as long as they have the same

Page 19 â&#x20AC;˘ 2016 May 2016 June â&#x20AC;˘ Page 19

exposure needs. Remember that when our winds whip up, your potted plants will need more water.

Continue to feed your citrus plants. The Asian Citrus Psyllid is a serious threat to our citrus crop. One was recently found in Tracy. If you

want to know more go to www.

Californiacitrusthreat.org for a video on the disease-carrying insect.

As our heat settles in this summer, keep an eye out for signs of wind or sun damage on your plants. If you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t able to 'RXEOH 'HOLJKW D K\EULG WHD URVH LV D IUDJUDQW IDYRULWH ,W cover plants with shade cloth or an umbrella, then make a point of transplanting the plant next spring to a shadier or less windy location. Also FDQ EH DIIHFWHG E\ +RSOLD EHHWOHV LQ $SULO DQG 0D\ remember that mulching can make it easier for your plant to handle the heat and watering.

Summer blooming annuals in nurseries right now are impatiens, dahlias, million bells, fuchsias and petunias.

If you find your fruit trees are too heavy with fruit, consider thinning them out. This will allow more space for the fruit to mature and decreases the chances of disease spread such as brown rot. This will also reduce the amount of support youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have to give your trees and is much better for the treesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; overall health.

A new message from city of Manteca in our water bills, effective April 14, is it is unlawful to irrigate outdoors during and within 48 hours following measureable rainfall (at a minimum, any amount of rainfall that generates runoff or puddles). First violation is a written notice but after the first notice, fines are imposed.

Please remember that the Woodbridge Garden Tour is Saturday, June 4.

Come out and join the fun and support the homeowners who have prepared their yards for our enjoyment. Door prizes, raffle prizes and lunch are included in the admission cost. Tickets are available at the front desk.

H

See

appy Gardening!

*$5'(1 page 33

Page 20 â&#x20AC;˘ June 2016

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

LIBERTY PARK G

COMING SOON!

By Carol Jo Hargreaves. WBL photos by Sharyl Burgeson.

A

ll Woodbridge residents and their guests will be invited to the much-anticipated grand opening of Liberty Park. The opening ceremony will begin at Veterans Memorial Plaza in the southeast corner of the park, where the flag will be raised, each branch of military service will be honored with rousing patriotic music, and a formal park dedication ceremony will be conducted.

Next on the program is the Golf Chipping Course, located in the southwest corner of the park, where attendees will be introduced to four golf greens, each a replica of a world-famous green, as members of Woodbridge Senior Golf Club demonstrate how to use the course.

Vendors will be stationed on the European Paseo/ walkway to distribute fun, fair-type foods like shaved ice, popcorn, pizza and sandwiches. Enjoy watching pickleball and tennis played on brand new courts as you have a snack or lunch. Volunteers will be stationed throughout the park to answer questions and provide directions. Restrooms and porta-potties will be available for your convenience.

Following the conclusion of the formal program, the talented Second Chance Band will entertain in the Amphitheatre. Seating is on grass or concrete steps. If you wish to bring a cushion, blanket or lawn chair to make seating more comfortable, you are welcome to do so.

Remember, parking near Liberty Park is severely limited so please plan to walk to this event or arrange for someone to drop you off nearby.

PAGE 35

See for related stories

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Woodbridge life

June 2016 • Page 21

GRAND OPENING

Woodbridge life

Page 22 • June 2016

www.ourwoodbridge.net

:22'%5,'*( 6(1,256 *2/) &/8% %\ -RKQ $UPVWURQJ

Location Time Fee * Date Due W/C F/T Date 3,&./(%$// &251(5 June 20 Elkhorn 9 a.m. $40 June 1 X %\ 0DUFLD 8PEHUJHU Stockton July 25 Reserve at Spanos Park 9 a.m. $40* July 5 100 Points Stockton Aug 29 Micki Grove 9 a.m. $25* August 8 100 Points Lodi Sept 26 Diablo Grande 9 a.m. $35* Sept 5 200 Points Patterson Oct 24 Swenson Park 9 a.m. $34 Oct 3 X Stockton W/C = Woodbridge Cup F/T = Fun Tournament *Please include $2 for W/C tournaments if you want to participate in Closest to the Pin contest.

Fun Tournament fees listed include a $5 prize fund.

Make all checks payable to WSGC and list the golf course on the memo section. Leave the checks at the front desk to be given to Dodie Miller.

For tournament questions, call John Armstrong at 209-200-7302.

PUTTING TOURNAMENT RESULTS æAPRIL æ woodbridge GOLF APRIL PUTTING TOURNAMENT RESULTS ######## ######## April Putting Tournament Results Submitted by Dodie Miller

LADIES 1st LADIES 2nd 1st 1st 3rd 2nd 2nd 4th 3rd 3rd T5th 4th 4th T5th T – 5th T- 5th TT –5th 5th T5th TT –8th 5th T5th TT –8th 8th T8th T8th T – 8th T- 8th T- 11th T – 8th 8th TT- 11th T –11th 11th TT- 13th T – 11th T- 11th T- 13th T –13th 13th TT- 13th T –13th 13th TT- 13th T –13th 13th TT – 13th T- 13th

GENIE SHERRILL CINDY GENIEBOLIN SHERRILL MARILYN ARMSTRONG CINDY BOLIN MARGARET KIMURA MARILYN ARMSTRONG ROBIN BLEVINS MARGARET KIMURA MARY BRAUN ROBIN BLEVINS NINA MARYWEDLAKE BRAUN TERRY CUMMINGS NINA WEDLAKE BRENDA JUST TERRY CUMMINGS SHIRLEY SMITH BRENDA JUST NANCY CHURCH SHIRLEY SMITH KAREN PERRIN NANCY CHURCH LYNN HEAGNEY KAREN PERRIN GALE SERPA LYNN HEAGNEY BARBARA TANDY GALEWHITLOCK SERPA JUDY BARBARA TANDY JUDY WHITLOCK CLOSEST TO HOLE

CLOSEST TO HOLE LADIES TIE MARY BRAUN LADIES SHARON SGRO TIE TIE MARY BRAUN TIE SHARON SGRO

39 4339 4443 4544 4645 4646 4646 4746 47 47 47 47 48 47 48 48 49 48 49 49 49 4949 49 49

13" 13" 13" 13"

MEN T- MEN 1st MIKE WEDLAKE T –1st 1st ARTMIKE T- T-1st BLEVINS WEDLAKE T - T-3rd BOLIN T –1st 1st BILLART BLEVINS T- T 3rd BRUSCO 1st JOEBILL -T –3rd BOLIN T- T-5th ARMSTRONG T –3rd 3rd DAN JOE BRUSCO T- T-5th T –5th 5th ROGER DANGOODNOW ARMSTRONG T- T-5th WAYNE JACKSON T –5th 5th ROGER GOODNOW T- T-8th JUST JACKSON T –5th 5th JERRY WAYNE T- 8th TANDY 8th MIKE T- T –8th JERRY JUST T- 10th ZACK DENNIS T – 8th T- 8th MIKE TANDY T- 10th STEVE DURFLINGER – 8th T- T10th ZACK DENNIS T- 10th LARRY EVANS – 10th STEVE DURFLINGER T- T10th T- 10th BOB PERRIN – 10th LARRY EVANS T- T10th T- 10th RON PLUMMER – 10th BOB PERRIN T- T10th T- 10th STAN SUTFIN – 10th RON PLUMMER T- T10th – 10th STAN SUTFIN T- T10th

MEN Hole in One RICH SIGRO MEN Hole in One RICH SIGRO

40 40 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 45 45 45 45 45 45

40 40 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 45 45 45 45 45 45

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

:22'%5,'*( 6(1,256 *2/) &/8% %\ -RKQ $UPVWURQJ We had 39 players at La Contenta Golf Club in Valley Springs, Tuesday, April 26. It was our second “fun tournament” of the year and everyone had a great time at the challenging course. We played a team format where each foursome used the best drive and then each person played his own ball to the hole.

3,&./(%$// &251(5 Here are the team scores: %\ 0DUFLD 8PEHUJHU 1st PLACE TEAM SCORE 53.8 JOHN ARMSTRONG STEVE HOWE CARMEN MINI NEWT NEUENSWANDER

$20 PER PLAYER

2nd PLACE TEAM JIM BRANCO BILL GOODWIN BOB EDWARDS BILL SCHAB

SCORE 58.2

$15 PER PLAYER

3rd PLACE TEAM TOM BOLLE ART DEZOTTE TONY ANELLO BOB GOTELLI

SCORE 59.1

$10 PER PLAYER

We also played a Closest to the Pin contest with these winners: HOLE #2 TONY LOPEZ 42’6’’

RICH CHANDLER 55’5’’

$10

HOLE #4 TONY ANELLO 16’10’’ $15

DAN PANGILINAN 29’8’’

$10

HOLE #8 ART DEZOTTE

JOHN ARMSTRONG 5’2’’

$10

RICH CHANDLER 33’8’’

$10

25’’

$15

$15

HOLE #13 PAUL LAWRENCE 29’1’’ $15

WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz.

Elvis impersonator Jeremy Pearce thrilled the Woodbridge audience with his gyrations.

June 2016 • Page 23

Page 24 â&#x20AC;˘ June 2016

Woodbridge life

Softball This Month Softball This Month

Page 24 â&#x20AC;˘ May 2016

Woodbridge LIFE

WOODBRIDGE SOFTBALL THANKS ITS 2016 SPONSORS :22'%5,'*( 62)7%$// 7+$1.6 ,76 63216256

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ TLC, The LoriĘźs & Co., 7/& 7KH /RUL¡V &R â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

â&#x20AC;˘

Ultimate Furniture â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Sandi Larson Real Estate PMZ Mother Auto Packers/Carole PMZReal RealEstate Estate â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Precision :22'%5,'*( 62)7%$// 7+$1.6 ,76 63216256 Tayo Furniture â&#x20AC;˘ Arvin ArvinHome HomeSystems SystemsAHS AHS â&#x20AC;˘ Ultimate â&#x20AC;˘ Valero 7/& 7KH /RUL¡V &R â&#x20AC;˘ Sandi Larson Real Estate Gasoline/Cruisers â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Mother CenterPackers/Carole Appliance â&#x20AC;˘ 9DOHUR *DVROLQH &UXLVHUV PMZ Real Estate â&#x20AC;˘ Precision Auto Minimart Minimart â&#x20AC;˘ Tayo Old McGowanĘźs Feed â&#x20AC;˘ Arvin Home Systems AHS â&#x20AC;˘ Ultimate Furniture â&#x20AC;˘ Manteca Environmental Creations â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Center Appliance Lighting Vivint.SmartHome â&#x20AC;˘ 9DOHUR *DVROLQH &UXLVHUV â&#x20AC;˘ Mother Packers/Carole Landscape â&#x20AC;˘ 2OG 0F*RZDQ¡V )HHG DeniseĘźs FarmersĘź Market â&#x20AC;˘ Tayo Manteca Optical Minimart â&#x20AC;˘ Manteca Lighting â&#x20AC;˘ vivint.SmartHome Wesson Hearing Aids â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ Center â&#x20AC;˘ Doug Environmental Creations Appliance Walgreens â&#x20AC;˘ 'HQLVH¡V )DUPHUV¡ 0DUNHW Landscape â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ 2OG 0F*RZDQ¡V )HHG Sandi Larson Real Estate Delicato Family Vineyard â&#x20AC;˘ Manteca Lighting â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ vivint.SmartHome Precision Auto Uncle FrankĘźs (Chez Shari) â&#x20AC;˘ 'HQLVH¡V )DUPHUV¡ 0DUNHW Environmental Creations Landscape

www.ourwoodbridge.net

www.ourwoodbridge.net

JUNE SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Date

Time

Game

MAY SOFTBALL Wednesday 9 a.m. SCHEDULE 2 vs. 6 June 1 10:30 a.m.

5 vs. 3 12:00 p.m.

4 vs. 1 Date Game Saturday 9Time a.m.

D-Gals June 4 10:30 a.m. vs. 56 Wednesday 9 a.m.

56 vs.

12 p.m.

1 vs. 2 Byesa.m.

Teams 3 and May 4 10:30 1 vs.

3 4 Wednesday 9 a.m.

6 vs. 5 June 8 10:30 a.m. vs. 34 12 p.m.

21 vs.

12 p.m.

2 vs. 4 Saturday 9 a.m.

D-Gals Saturday 9 a.m.

D-Gals June 11 10:30 a.m.

3 vs. 2 May 7 10:30 a.m.

4 vs. 1 12 p.m.

1 vs. 4 Byes Teams 5 and 6 12 p.m.

2 vs. 3 Wednesday 9 a.m.

2 vs. 1 June 15 10:30 a.m.

4 vs. 5 Teams 5 3and 6 12Byes p.m.

6 vs.

Wednesday a.m.

1 vs. 2 Saturday 99 a.m.

D-Gals June 18 10:30 a.m.

3 vs. 5 May 11 10:30 a.m.

46 vs.

12 p.m. vs. 45 Byes Teams 1 and 2 12 p.m.

62 vs.

Wednesday 9 a.m. vs. 53 June 22 10:30 a.m.

6 vs. 1 Saturday 9 a.m.

D-Gals 12 p.m.

3 vs. 4 Saturday 9 a.m.

D-Gals May 14 10:30 a.m.

6 vs. 1 June 25 10:30 a.m.

6 vs. 2 12 p.m. vs. 12 12 p.m.

55 vs.

1:30 pm 3 vs. 4 Byes Teams 3 and 4 Wednesday 9 a.m.

Team Colors and Coaches 4 vs. 3 May 18

10:30 a.m.

6 vs. 1

Team #1â&#x20AC;&#x201D;White Knights 12 p.m.

2 vs. 5 Coaches: Charles Gary, Roger Gibson

Saturday

9 a.m.

D-Gals

Team #2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Purple Sharks Ochoa, May 21Coaches: John 10:30 a.m. Sam Barney 5 vs. 3 Team #3â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Orange Crush 12 p.m.

6 vs. 4 Coaches: Tom Heath, John Bauer

Byes

Teams 1 and 2

Team #4â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Red Heat Wednesday 9 a.m.

4 vs. 6 Coaches: Ken Beaty, Craig Hoyer

May 25 10:30 a.m.

2 vs. 3 Team #5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Blues Brothers Coaches: Bob Perrin, Nelson Conner 12 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.

Team #6â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Green Hornets

5 vs. 1 D-Gals

Coaches: Perry Gibson, Sandy Davison

May 28

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

DO YOU HEAR THEM CALLING?

WOODBRIDGE LIFESTYLE

DAVE BASS JAZZ

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2016 • Page 25

By Debby Hickey Woodbridge LIFE

Dave Bass is an American jazz pianist, composer,

Page 25 • May 2016

“Hey, batter, batter!”

“Good eye! Good eye!”

“Hit it, Grandpa!” “Run, Papa!” “Go! Go! Go!” Do you hear voices? Are you haunted (and daunted) by these very words? If so, it may be the Silver Sluggers Fee * Date Due W/C F/T calling you to sign up and play some softball! Now that we $30* Maya2sixth team, we200 Points have added have lots of spots available for play! Sign up now and join the fun! It’s never too late; the teams are great, so why wait? $40 June 1 X

arranger and lyricist. :22'%5,'*( 6(1,256 *2/) &/8% 6&+('8/(

Flyer developed and distributed by the Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee

Date May 23

June 20 July 25

But in the mid 1980’s

Location Time Bass left music due to a Lockeford Springs 9 a.m.

serious wrist injury and became an attorney. After Elkhorn 9 a.m. some time Bass retired Stockton from his position as a Reserve at Spanos Park 9 a.m.

Deputy Attorney General Lockeford

Stockton

forAug the29California MickiState Grove Attorney General’s office 9 a.m. to devote himself full-time to music as he had Lodi done to his wrist injury. He’s released two Septprior 26 Diablo Grande 9 a.m. albums; GONEPatterson and NYC Sessions and his quartet and singer, Michelle Deveaux, are coming to Oct 24 Swenson Park 9 a.m.

Woodbridge on: Stockton

Wednesday, June 8th—7:00pm

W/C = Woodbridge Cup F/T = Fun Tournament

$40*

July 5

100 Points

$35*

September 5

200 Points

$25*

$34

August 8

October 3

100 Points

X

Doors open @ 6:30pm—Tickets are $9.00pp

*Please include $2 for W/C tournaments if you want to participate in closest to the pin contest.

Bring your beverage choice andfund. you don’t want Fun Tournament fees listedof include a $5 prize Make all checks payable WSGCthis and list the golf course on the memo section. Leave the checks at the front desk to be given to Dodie Miller. to to miss one!

Any tournament questions, call John Armstrong 209-200-7302.

No Refunds!

Woodbridge life

Page 26 • June 2016

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Pa

SNACK SHACK OPEN FOR BUSINESS

By Debby Hickey. Photos by Charm Mathis.

The Snack Shack is looking for a few good ideas – menu items to be specific! What would you like to see served?

So far, turkey burgers and breaded chicken sandwiches have been added to the mainstay of hamburgers and hot dogs. Sharon Fields, who is in charge of the Shack, would like to feature different specials on different days and wants to know what we want. So stop by, give her a call or text (925-6990955) with your suggestion or request.

Remember – the Shack is open for business whether or not you come for the game.

Who wouldn’t want a freshly grilled burger and not have to grill it? All items are available “to go,” so stop by any Wednesday or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (doughnuts and coffee in the morning) and give yourself a treat!

Jeannie Tebbutt, Sharon Fields, Linda Medler and Connie Gannon work in the Snack Shack.

Grillmeister Ron Kackley.

Umpires Vern Mendes and Bob Abreu refuel at the Snack Shack.

Ken Beaty and Bill Norcup head to their positions.

agePage 28 • 28 May •• 2016 May www.ourwoodbridge.net Page 28 May 2016 2016

Woodbridge WWoodbridge LIFE LIFE oodbridge LIFE life Woodbridge

Triker' Triker' s Travels s Travels

6RIWEDOO 2SHQLQJ 'D\ 6RIWEDOO 2SHQLQJ 'D\ Donges Blessed with Wonderful Life 6RIWEDOO 2SHQLQJ 'D\ %\ -XG\ 0F1DPDUD %\ -XG\ 0F1DPDUD %\ -XG\ 0F1DPDUD “Where there is love, there is life.” This quote from Mahatma Gandhi aptly epitomizes the life and love of Mary and Ralph Donges who will be married 66 years in November.

Ralph, originally from Union Town, Pennsylvania, and Mary, from Denver, Colorado, met in their late teens in Oakland, California. Now almost 90, Ralph remembers being 18 when he was drafted into the Army in the 1940s where he learned the aircraft trade. It was during these five years that he went into the Army Air Forces and became a T5 technician, which he says saved his life. He was part of the AACS (Airways and Air Communications Service) where he worked on secret battle codes on tape.

It wasn’t until after the service that he and Mary married in 1950. They had four children, but, unfortunately, one passed away.

Ralph worked for Standard Oil as an airplane mechanic for 23 years and then worked at San Francisco and Oakland airports where he was able to put his special talents into working on airplanes, auto pilots, airplane

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net June 2016 • Page 27 www.ourwoodbridge.net

windshields, lubricating rudders and adjusting tensions.

When not working, Ralph loved to hunt, fish and garden, hobbies he still finds enjoyable.

Mary is an accomplished quilter and is credited with starting the women’s craft group with making the ever-so-popular “snappable” purse. Her beautiful quilts are hung throughout the Donges’ home along with many photos of their lives together.

Ralph boasts that he is a fifth

-XG\ 0F1DPDUD -XG\ 0F1DPDUD -XG\ 0F1DPDUD

generation ancestor of General Patton. He goes on to say he feels he is blessed to have had such a wonderful life. Mary echoes the same sentiments.

“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you.” ~Winnie the Pooh

Page 28 • June 2016

Woodbridge life

Brothers and Sisters Day

By Carol Jo Hargreaves

Brothers and Sisters Day was observed worldwide May 2, 2016. It’s a day on which siblings celebrate one another. In most societies throughout the world, siblings usually grow up together, creating strong emotional bonds such as love, thoughtfulness or hostility.

Woodbridge LIFE received such enthusiastic responses to its recent request for brothers and sisters who live in Woodbridge to participate in a feature photo shoot that we will be running the photos and stories several months in a row. We were amazed to find out how many siblings and other family members (parents, children and other relatives) live in our community! These folks will be featured in future photo articles, too.

As soon as we issued our request, readers raised questions about other days on which to celebrate sibling(s). Wondering if I had my facts wrong, I was spurred to do a bit more research.

I discovered a bewildering number of celebratory days associated with siblings! Not only is there Brothers and Sisters Day, May 2, but there is also Brother and Sister Day (note the lack of plural nouns), March 26; National Sibling Day, April 10; National Sisters Day, the first Sunday in August; and Brother’s Day, the Friday following the first new moon after August 1! Who knows? There might be even more!

Although the names and dates differ, the purpose of each of these special days is exactly the same: to celebrate ties between siblings. A time to put away hard feelings and to connect (or reconnect), strengthen bonds, heal wounded relationships, acknowledge the joy and love your sibling brings to your life, and make sure that he knows you cherish all he does for you.

Isn’t it wonderful that we can celebrate those who share our families’ history several times every year? Life is too short not to, right?

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!

Earl’s endorsement clinched their residence

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Family ties reunite brother, sister

By Sharyl Burgeson

Sarah Tella has lived in Woodbridge four years and her three-year-older brother, Jerry Hartwell, three years.

Sarah, a widow who had been living in Chowchilla, California, met her future husband Glen at Christian Mingle online. After marriage, the couple moved to Woodbridge where Glen had been living for five years.

Jerry and his wife Pat, who lived in northern California for 44 years, had been looking for a Del Webb community and decided on Woodbridge “to be closer to immediate family and grandchildren, as well as Sarah and another sister, Dorothy, in Madera.”

“My brother used to live in Bayside (Humboldt County, California) and I would see him once a year,” related Sarah.

“Now we are in choir together, help each other out when needed and go out to dinner with our spouses,” she continued.

In addition to Woodbridge Singers, Sarah is active in a painting class. Other Clubhouse activities have included ballroom, line and Hawaiian dancing, yoga, fitness, knitting and Bible study. Jerry’s activities are centered on the choir, golf and gardening. He also enjoys working out in the Fitness Room, watching and attending sporting events and socializing with new friends. More activities include trips with college friends and attending church and church functions.

Jerry and Sarah had a “close relationship in childhood.” They played baseball, basketball and kick the can with neighborhood friends. They had “best friends” (another younger sister and older brother duo), who lived across the street in Madera, their home town.

Sarah recounted how her father would take the four of them to the skating rink, ball games and the movies every time the show changed, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday. “I see now it was a good way to get us out of the house when we were young,” she laughed.

Jerry summarized their “now” relationship as “a way of being able to socialize and keep each other informed on extended family matters.”

By Sharyl Burgeson

If it’s a bit of Manteca history you’re after, Earl Reedy and his younger sister Shirley Bowers can fill you in.

The Reedy family of five moved to Manteca in 1944 and opened an electrical shop in the building on Main Street and Yosemite Avenue “where the cows are painted on the side of the building.” The family lived in the back of the building until their new house was built.

The Reedy parents opened Reedy’s Variety store in the early ‘50s where both Earl and Shirley worked after school. Earl and Shirley attended Lincoln Grammar School and graduated from Manteca Union High School.

After graduating in 1954, Earl served two years in the Army, married Dolly (whom he met at the old Brethren Church on West Yosemite Avenue, now a dance studio) and worked in Manteca and five northern California towns before returning to Manteca in 2002 where he was happy in Camellia Gardens.

Shirley graduated from Manteca Union High School in 1957 and continued working at the family variety store until she married Paul Bowers (Woodbridge’s “Litter-Getter” guy) when she was 18 years old. She and Paul worked in several different ventures and cities before returning to Manteca to live in Woodbridge.

It was only half by accident that Earl and Shirley ended up in Woodbridge. Earl and his wife Dolly, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this August, moved to Camellia Gardens in Manteca in 2002. In 2008, Shirley called Earl, told him they had sold their home in Modesto and had to move someplace.

Earl responded, “If you’re looking for a place to live, Del Webb by Woodbridge is where I’d go.” Shirley and Paul checked it out, liked it and bought a home.

A short time later, Earl was showing Bay Area friends models in the “only place he’d recommend.” The friends didn’t buy but Earl saw a model he liked and four days later, bought his unfinished dream home.

In April 2008, Shirley and Paul moved into their new home and in November, Earl and Dolly became residents of “the best place to live” in Manteca.

Shirley feels Woodbridge is a “fun place to live with many things to do.” She is involved with the Woodbridge Singers and likes to work out in the Fitness Room.

Earl also works out in the Fitness Room, likes bike riding and is an active member of Wheels of Woodbridge (see the Manteca Bulletin plates of Earl’s car club involvement on the counter separating the Billiards Room from the Clubhouse front desk).

Earl and Shirley like all that Woodbridge entails but wish their sister in Scotts Valley would join them. They concluded with “Woodbridge is a great place for seniors as we all have many things in common, starting with age, and can relate to other residents.”

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

oodbridge LIFE W oodbridge life WWoodbridge LIFE

Page • 2016 May 2016 June • Page 29 Page 2929 • May 2016

and topped with shredded Parmesan cheese. The house salad had fresh veggies with a side of a savory and chunky blue cheese dressing. They serve a few meal-size salads as well Article and photos by Rommel Parseh $UWLFOH DQG SKRWR E\ 5RPPHO 3DUVHK $UWLFOH DQG SKRWR E\ 5RPPHO 3DUVHK as soups and a chili.

For the main course, we ordered n my search for a restaurant nearby that serves traditional f your trip taking you the East Bay and you are near the f your trip is is taking you to to the East Bay and you are near the the baby back ribs that come with American food, I came across Mike’s Grillhouse in Modesto.

Tri-Valley area wondering where lunch dinner, Tri-Valley area wondering where to to gogo forfor lunch oror dinner, trytryand coleslaw. They easily fries With 208 reviews, it has a rating of four out of five stars on Fontina Ristorante in downtown Pleasanton. This authentic substituted the fries with a side of Yelp. Fontina Ristorante in downtown Pleasanton. This authentic Italian restaurant opened in 2004 and changed ownership 2007 Italian restaurant opened 2004 changed ownership 2007 to to vegetables.

The meat was especially Mike’s Grillhouse has beenin open forand about three years.

The inin the Choi family.

The Choi family has been in the restaurant business tender, owners, Mike and Shelly Nelson, previously owned Mike’s the Choi family.

The Choi family has been in the restaurant business falling off the bone, and the sauce made it scrumptious. For years and sold the Toscana, an Italian Concord, Roadhouse in Modesto.

They serve beer winerestaurant atrestaurant their forfor 2525 years and sold the Toscana, anand Italian inin Concord, other main course, we ordered restaurant. before acquiring the Fontina Ristorante.The The restaurant has athe classy before acquiring the Fontina Ristorante. restaurant has a classy their special of the day, the bow tie Being a Saturday evening, we had to wait for a table but it ambiance, full bar and outdoor seating.Clothing Clothing casual. ambiance, full bar and outdoor seating. is is casual. pasta dish with chicken, sausage, took only 20 minutes. They don’t take reservations but you may were seated right away and someone served fresh artichoke hearts, button mushrooms, were seated right away and someone served usus water, fresh callWe 30We minutes ahead and put your name on their waitlist.

Awater, sun-dried tomatoes in a garlic white bread and the garlic/olive oil dip.

The server took our drink orders. very friendly hostess seated us took our drink orders.

We bread and the garlic/olive oiland dip.

The server took our drink orders. wine had a glass of red wine and a draft beer.

If you bring your own We ordered a raspberry iced tea and a glass of Chianti Riserva thatsauce and a side of vegetables.

We ordered a raspberry iced tea and a glass of Chianti Riserva that We asked wine, the corkage fee is $10. had a nice aroma and taste.

Their wine list shows a vast selection of them to hold the chicken had a nice aroma and taste. Their wine list shows a vast selection ofthe and sausage to make it a From their vast selection of white and red wines from Italy and Northern California.

If you bring white and red wines from Italy and Northern bring vegetarian dish. Their appetizers, we ordered California. the Classic If you delectable your own bottle, the corkage $15.that consists of your own bottle, the corkage feefee is is $15. side vegetables were blanched just Shrimp Cocktail right prawns, bay shrimp and They serve seven different appetizers and a chopped soup the day.We We to make them a fresh-tasting They serve seven different appetizers and a soup of of the day. side dish. greens beautifully presented in a ordered Prawns Pesto with jumbo prawns perfectly sautéed garlic, ordered Prawns Pesto with jumbo prawns perfectly sautéed inin garlic, 7KHUH LV URRP IRU RXWVLGH GLQLQJ DW )RQWLQD 5LVWRUDQWH 7KHUH LV URRP IRU RXWVLGH GLQLQJ DW )RQWLQD 5LVWRUDQWH Their menu also lists burgers, chilled glass goblet and served with white wine and pesto sauce.

Tender prawns were very well balanced white wine and pesto sauce.

Tender prawns were very well balanced steaks, fish, chicken, pasta and a cocktail sauce. They tasted fresh with the sauce and tasted delicious. with the sauce and tasted delicious. sandwiches. and delicious. Other appetizers included shrimp, ravioli, scallops, They have a variety salads you can make a meal adding For dessert we shared a luscious They have a variety of of salads you can make a meal byby adding chocolate mousse pie with an Oreo cookie crust and topped with whipped cream. They list chicken and Buffalo wings, as well chicken, salmon, jumbo prawns New York steak.

We each ordered chicken, salmon, jumbo prawns oror New York steak.

We each ordered six other desserts to choose from for the finale. as assorted cold veggies. the house green salad made with organic spring mix, kalamata olives the house green salad made with organic spring mix, kalamata olives I recommend Mike’s Grillhouse for a great dining experience with fine food and We ordered a small Caesar and a extraordinary service. They are located at 3801 Pelandale Avenue in Modesto, near Sisk house green salad. Both had fresh Road.

To get on their waitlist, call 209-545-4500, 30 minutes ahead. Their website is See page and crispy lettuce. The Caesar was See page 3636 www.mikesgrillhouse.com. well tossed with a creamy dressing

ROMMELRECOMMENDS: RECOMMENDS: ROMMEL )RQWLQD 5LVWRUDQWH )RQWLQD 5LVWRUDQWH Mike’s Grillhouse

III

5200(/ 5200(/

Page May2016 2016 Page 30 30 â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘June

The Murphys Wine Walking Tour 9 ( '$<

By Jean Kavale

WWoodbridge oodbridgeLIFE life

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net the center of the downtown shopping area. A wide green lawn and beautiful trees (XURSH IURP P\ ERRN $ 6DOXWH WR 3DWULRWLVP

surround the winery. Especially lovely are the rhododendrons, which are now in full bloom. Wooden tables and benches scattered on the lawnhearts seem toonbeckon Other Americans who had heavy V-E visitors to linger with aDay bottle of Hoveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest, but, for us,wounded it was timemilitary to sip wine were the relatives of badly at a counter inside or relax outside on the front personnel.

Many hadporch. loved ones who were We then strolled along Main Street and wandered into several quaint shops. We still lying bedridden in overseas hospitals. Bill broke up into smaller groups for this venture, because some people wanted to visit Castillo, longtime one of those the bakery or JoMaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artisan Ice a Cream Shop,Mantecan, while otherswas chose to browse inside being wounded, he stores that sell clothes,hospitalized kitchen wares,soldiers. spices andBefore other items. a machine-gunner onofthe While in Murphys, Ihad was been pleased to learn more history thefront town.lines It wasinin the mid-1800s that twoFrance, brothers Belgium moved to the bringing a few miners with andarea, Germany. them. They established a successful trading post and gold mining operation, thus paving the way for future'XULQJ RQH RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO FRQĂ LFWV RI WKH ZDU western migration. Their names were Daniel and John refused givethey up his dangerous Murphy. If the brothersBill were aroundto today, would be amazedpost that as theatown has become known for PDFKLQH JXQQHU LQ VSLWH RI EHLQJ XQGHU VQLSHU Ă&#x20AC;UH its scenic vineyards and fine wines.

Years ago my husband andthe I advancing enemy. He bravely continued from drove through Murphys, but I Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ LQ PLVHUDEOH Ă&#x20AC;HOGV WKDW ZHUH ZRRGHG DQG

%\ -HDQ .DYDOH Fourteen Woodbridge residents left the Clubhouse in a small bus in early May,nbound the Murphys Wine Walking Tour. After leaving May 8,for 1945, joyful celebrations Manteca, we traveled on Highway 4 through several miles of rolling, erupted throughout a war-fatigued bucolic hills, arriving in the gold-rush town of Murphys some two hours Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when thethree Alliesof the more than 15 wineries later. Ourworld. group planned to visit learned the good news that Germany been distance. along Main Street, which are all withinhad walking defeated, thus about the end World We started atbringing Val du Vino Winery, setofamid old oak trees at the west Main Street.

Afterfrom we emerged Warend II inofEurope.

Speaking the Radiofrom the bus, three dogs sped toward like lightning to day, offerPresident a friendly welcome. Also there Room of theus White House that to welcome us was Jonathan Phillips, the director of winemaking. He Truman began a speech with these words: served us wine in the tasting room and then led us on an interesting â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a solemn but glorious hour.â&#x20AC;? Later tour of the facilities. This included going inside the barrel and tank in his and speech hewalking reminded Americans of the rooms then onto a large patio, where the wine bottles are terrible price that was paid: corked and packaged. We could see for ourselves that this is a busy, hands-on winery.

See â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let us not forget, my fellow Next we stopped at Lavender Ridge Americans, the sorrow and Winery, which specializes in wine and the heartache today cheese pairings.

Lunchwhich was both delicious abide in the homes of so many and educational. We sipped Rhone ourate neighborsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;neighbors varietalsofand cheese samples while Judy Creighton, known locally as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whose most priceless Calaveras Cheese Lady,â&#x20AC;? demonstrated possession has been rendered which cheese to pair with which wine. Judy DV D VDFULĂ&#x20AC;FH WR UHGHHP RXU has given presentations on this subject at liberty.â&#x20AC;?

Woodbridge and is expected to do it again Photo contributed. sometime thishalf summer.

We also browsed More than the American casualties through wineryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift area, which of Worldthe War II occurred in the European 7KH 6SLULW RI $PHULFD PXUDO LQ GRZQWRZQ features a selection of specialty cheeses, Theater. Until 1947, the deceased heroes 0DQWHFD KRQRUV ORFDO PHQ DQG ZRPHQ ZKR organically farmed food and sweet-smelling about whom the president spoke were resting lavender bath products.

VHUYHG LQ ::,, inOur 37 third temporary cemeteries stop wasAmerican Hovey Winery, located in in Hovey Wine Tasting Room.

O

covered with snow, and he even tried to help a Unfortunately, he was struck E\ LQFRPLQJ VPDOO DUPV Ă&#x20AC;UH DQG DUWLOOHU\ EXUVWV

MURPHYS friend page 31who was hit.

Bill was awarded a Purple Heart, the Silver Star and three combat stars for his World War II wounds and gallantry. Later he received the JoMa's Artisan Ice Cream shop.See

9 ( page 35

Photo by Elaine Sack.

Photo by Jean Kavale.

After being rescued, Bill spent a year in a hospital, where he was given medical treatment for his painful wounds. He was then sent back to the United States for further hospitalization. Not all of Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battle scars disappeared. Some of them, including a noticeable limp, stayed with him to the end of his life.

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net From

MURPHYS

June 2016 • Page 31

page 30

Photo by Shelley Tate.

Photo by Jean Kavale.

Judy Creighton hugs Kay Green in front of Lavender Ridge Winery.

The historic Murphys Hotel opened its doors in the summer of 1856 and is still welcoming guests today.

Local frogs hang out on a bench along Main Street in Murphys.

Photo by Elaine Sack.

Photo by Shelley Tate.

don’t recall being particularly impressed with anything I saw. This trip changed my perspective. After walking down historic Main Street, I came to appreciate the stone structures, quaint shutters, wrought-iron balconies and pretty gardens with which Murphys is blessed.

Being there made me feel as if I had been transported back to the nineteenth century. This was especially true when I stepped inside the old Murphys Hotel.

Mark Twain, I learned, had been one of its guests.

The bus trip back to Manteca was quite lively. We chatted with each other and compared notes about what we had seen and done. Even the rain that greeted us upon our return to the Woodbridge Clubhouse couldn’t dampen our spirits. It had been a most enjoyable day.

Wine tasting at Val du Vino Winery.

Taylor Painting & Decorating, Inc. Hi! We are Tim and Roberta Taylor, your new neighbors @ Del Webb. We would love to help you with any of your painting projects. A family-owned business since 1964, we specialize in interior and exterior residential repaints.

Please call for a free estimate. No job is too small.

June Special: Garage & Front Trim $700 All trim front gutters, stucco trim, & shutters third color.

Included Power wash area toMaterials be painted. Labor & materials included (Complete trim around whole house $1100.00 based on 1400 square feet)

Materials Included

Fully insured Lic. # 542637 Phone: 925.484.3454 1442 Arbor Brook Dr., Manteca, CA

Where Quality Counts

Del Webb Colors best paints possible.

PagePage 32 â&#x20AC;˘32May 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ June 2016

Woodbridge LIFElife Woodbridge

www.ourwoodbridge.net www.ourwoodbridge.net

  :,1(

%\ -RQ )RUG LIFE oodbridge

www.ourwoodbridge.net

W W

ant hat to make new friends?

Want to rub This will eliminate I have the September and October finalized with a exactly is community Wine 101? Â It is elbows with your favorite neighbors?

Want to meet donation jar and will presentation on â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art of Wine Tastingâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Day on the a gathering of fun Woodbridge interesting guest speakers? allow the Wine Lawn101 at Lucca Winery in Riponâ&#x20AC;? (This round trip will include residents looking to shareWant to learn more about the wines you love to drink?

Want to go on interesting trips to class to build a fund a buffet lunch.) wine, great appetizers and themselves all wine appellations?

If you answered yes to any of these for future purchases. I antvarious to rub This will eliminate the I am currently in contact with several potential visitors to under the pretense of learning something then donation perhaps the Wine 101 class is just right for you. am envisioning a time ant questions, to meet jar and will present a variety of wine topics as well as having a few ideas new about wine.once  Actually, we usually do Wine 101 meets month the Clubhouse from 6 to 8:30 where Wine 101 will rn more about allow a the Wineat 101 up my sleeve for other classes. learn a little something about wine we p.m.trips No to knowledge oftowine isanecessary to become part of this be able to purchase esting class We build fund didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know before. meetclass once a month more about wine activity.

You will leave each knowing wines from various to any of these for future purchases. I than you did when you came.

Each participant is asked to bring appellations You or a can follow the Wine 101 events in several ways. Â Flyers unless we have a field trip planned. Â Our st right for you. am envisioning a time a wine to share based on the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme.

We also ask that particular varietal so at the Clubhouse, postings are made on the are available of having speakers frommeetings 6 to 8:30consistwhere Wineguest 101 will participants bring wineglasses and an appetizer to share. that all participants Woodbridge Portal and other social media or you can send me on various tastings based me part of this topics, be wine able to purchase will get a chance to and I will put you on my email list. Â In addition April class welcomed Chad Londry, a key account your email onOur a particular theme or just a declared about wine wines from various taste wines that we specialist for American s asked bring appellations or a division to hearing socialtogathering. Â If youWines, are interested in of Southern Wine normally wouldn't be about upcoming events, I also send out a variety and Spirits.

Chad indoctrinated our class on the trials and e also ask that particular varietal so of mostly newsworthy articles about wine and the wine signing up for a class, you must do so at able to enjoy. tribulations of the wholesaler in moving product from winery to to share. that all participants industry. the Clubhouse front desk. Â There is a $2 retailer. We have stories Our second change willnow getheard a chance to from several winemakers account non-refundable fee that will get you an from Livermoretaste Valley and Lodi as well as a wine grower from is that we have wines that we hern Wine If you have any questions, I can be reached at entry ticket to working the event. Â If you cannot Lodi.

I will be toward landing a big wine retailer to talk eliminated the normally wouldn't be trials and attendtheir the event, always give or about ofyou the journey of the grape. communityjluvswine@aol.com. wine tomay enjoy. from winery toend able table and are asking sell your ticket to someone else. Â We take Generally, we have full class of 120 participants eager to l winemakers Our asecond change participants to bring a WINES, SO LITTLE TIME! SO MANY a maximum of 120 participants for every hear our guest speakers to taste from surrounding vineyards. e grower from is that weorhave wine to share with their class. Â Most generate Sign-ups areclasses taken at the front desk at list, the Clubhouse. e retailer to talk eliminated thea waiting table and neighbors. soOn actMay quickly if you wish to attend. community wine 17, a full bus of Wine 101ers will be going to Amador I'm currently andbyare asking depart 9:30 a.m. and will be returning by 5 nts County. eager to We willtable contacting several participants to bring a In May a full chartered bus of 54 S P :H ZLOO Ă&#x20AC;UVW YLVLW <RXQJ V 9LQH\DUGV ZKR ZLOO RSHQ WKHLU ding vineyards. individuals to set up future classes. I am planning a bus trip wine to share with their doors on a usually closed dayAmador to host us in a VIP wine tasting. classmates sojourned to the house. in October for 54 individuals to go to Lucca Winery in Ripon tablegrounds and neighbors. have beautiful withina VIP lovely pond surrounded by foothills where they participated oingThey to Amador for a day on the green, a catered lunch and a wine tasting. serene areas and relax.

Participants are to bring their I'm currently wine tastings Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vineyard and returning by 5 toatsit Particulars have not all been ironed out. own in this peaceful setting.

After lunch we contacting several Villalunches Toscanatoinenjoy the Shenandoah Valley. Â ZLOO RSHQ WKHLU will board the bus and headtotoset Villa where we will be I post individuals up Toscana future classes.

I am planning a bus tripall Wine 101 events on the Woodbridge portal, on other wine tasting.

Oh, what a wonderful journey! We enjoyed so hosted for another VIP wine tasting.

VRFLDO PHGLD YLD Ă \HUV LQ WKH &OXEKRXVH DQG RQ D :LQH in October for 54 individuals to go to Lucca Winery in Ripon surrounded by class will be June 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Â Sign-ups for Our next hotline via email.many If you wish to and be put on that email, simply activities events living in Woodbridge, for awe day onchanging the green, a class catered lunchand and a wine tasting.

Starting in June, are our format o bring their this class began in May. Â The theme for been this class is out.

Pinotwill Gris/Pinot contact me at jluvswine@aol.com.

I also send articles from Particulars have not all ironed $2 per participant with the nonrefundable fee payable at and April 28 was a highlight evening for us.time As ter charge lunch we Grigio. Â All participants (single or couple) are asked to bring a bottle of to time via email. frontbedesk at the Clubhouse.

We will useon tickets for these portal, on other ere the we will I post all Wine 101 events the Woodbridge we walked into the Multipurpose Room, we felt so pinot gris/pinot grigio to share their and neighbors, functions so they may be passedwith on or soldtable to someone else in their own If you have any questions, I can be reached at jluvswine@aol.

VRFLDO PHGLD YLD Ă \HUV LQ WKH &OXEKRXVH DQG RQ D :LQH wineglasses andhotline an appetizer to share. and welcome to see so many of our friends and to share com via email.

If you Plates, wish tonapkins, be put onutensils that email, simply matWKH HYHQW RI D VFKHGXOH FRQĂ LFW <RX QRZ PXVW SD\ LQ SHUVRQ and will water are your provided.  I found 25 pinot gris at Raleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the other day to receive tickets.

It is my understanding that you may contact me at jluvswine@aol.com. I also send articles SO from time WINES, a delicious potluckTIME! dinner with everyone.

MANY SO LITTLE e fee payable at purchase a second set of tickets for a neighbor if you wish.

As and you can also find others at Trader Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Bev Mo, Total Wine and to time via email. kets for these We thank each one of you for attending and before, a of 120 participants will allowed to attend.

Cost Plus World Market. Â As customary, yoube bring another of meone else inmaximum If you have any questions, Imay can be reached at bottle jluvswine@aol. especially Jack Dauler, the catalyst, who brought a different varietal D\ LQ SHUVRQ comto share with your table as well. Â this great event together. Also, thanks go to Bill hat you may SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME! you wish. As Goodwin, Men of Woodbridge president, and the lowed to attend.

Thank You

Women of Woodbridge for all the decorated tables.

From 9,&725< 31also to Birdie Nieri, WOW president, Special page thanks for her touching words and humor that will long be an enemy between them. remembered. $W WKH WLPH RI WKH PHHWLQJ WKLV ZDV WKH $PHULFDQ VLGH Ray Noble, it was entertaining for you and me to From 9,&725< page 31 of the river but, according to the Yalta Conference, Torgau reminisce about our Zone.

FosterThe Brooks andArmy Dean Martin later became part of the Soviet Russian an enemy between them. routines.

HUHFWHG D PRQXPHQW FURZQHG E\ WZR JUDQLWH Ă DJV 6RYLHW DQG $W WKH WLPH RI WKH PHHWLQJ WKLV ZDV WKH $PHULFDQ VLGH American.Many For all we know, throughout the entire Cold War, thanks to each one of you.

The memories of the river but, according to the Yalta Conference, Torgau WKDW ZDV SUREDEO\ WKH RQO\ $PHULFDQ Ă DJ Ă RZQ DQ\ZKHUH LQ will last forever. later became part of the Soviet Zone. The Russian Army the Eastern Block between the Berlin Wall and the Great Wall HUHFWHG D PRQXPHQW FURZQHG E\ WZR JUDQLWH Ă DJV 6RYLHW DQG of China.

Nick and Kathleen Music, Woodbridge residents American. For all we know, throughout the entire Cold War, WKDW ZDV SUREDEO\ WKH RQO\ $PHULFDQ Ă DJ Ă RZQ DQ\ZKHUH LQ from August 8, 2008 to March 3, 2016 the Eastern Block between the Berlin Wall and the Great Wall of China.

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

ge LIFE

Flyer developed and distributed by the Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee

/( Fee * $30* $40

$40* $25* $35* $34

WOODBRIDGE LIFESTYLE

Page 25 • May 2016

We have a new band this year “Cluster Pfunk” Dateplaying Duelots of danceable W/C music F/T and delicious Panera sandwiches—choices are: May 2 200 Points Roasted Turkey BLT on Sourdough Italian combo on Ciabatta Mediterranean Vegetarian on Tomato Basil Bread June 1 X You’ll make your choice when signing up.

All sandwiches served with chips, pickle & cookie As always, you may bring your beverage of choice!

July 5

100 Points

September 5

200 Points

August 8

October 3

losest to the pin contest.

100 Points

SATURDAY, JUNE 11th $16PP—5:30—9:00PM Saving seats—one per person

X

No Refunds Don’t Forget Your Badge

section. Leave the checks at the front desk to be given to Dodie Miller.

June 2016 • Page 33

Woodbridge life

Page 34 • June 2016

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Did You Know. . .

Fudge Compiled by Mike Spence from sources including Random House Webster’s Dictionary, Mistakes That Worked, Charlotte F Jones (1991), and the following websites: Thenibble.com, Cocopotamus.com, Darbyfudge.com, Bonboncandies.com, En.wikipedia.org and Exploratorium.edu

• Fudge was first sold at Vassar College in 1886 and is claimed as an All-American confection • Fondant, a sugar- based pasty French confection may be the base of fudge • Fudge, the word, has eight definitions; only one refers to the candy, the others to deceitfulness • The first fudge was claimed by Vassar, but variations soon appeared at Wellesley and Smith colleges • Not all fudge contains chocolate • Fudge has a second close relative, caramel • It is speculated that fudge was a botched (fudged) attempt to make fondant or caramel. The candy recrystallized and chocolate was added to salvage the batch • The 1886 batch of fudge sold for 40 cents a pound • Arguably, the most famous fudge is made by confectioners on Mackinac Island, Michigan • Heated fudge has been used as a chocolate syrup for ice cream desserts WOODBRIDGE LIFESTYLE

“TECH” NIGHT WITH

Flyer developed and distributed by the Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee

JESSE ADAMS

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT INTERNET SECURITY, SCAM/PHISHING PREVENTION, MOBILE DEVICES, ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE AND WHAT IS THE BEST ONE OR ANY OTHER QUESTIONS YOU NEED ANSWERED Wednesday, June 15th @ 6:00 pm Multi Purpose Room

Sign up at the front desk

• A variation on fudge, popular on the East Coast and the South, is penuche, a fudge-like candy made with brown sugar and vanilla • There is a book on fudge lore, history and recipes written by Lee Edwards Benning titled “Oh Fudge” (1990) • It is speculated that there are as many recipes for fudge as there are for spaghetti sauce • Fudge can be frozen in single serving airtight bags for up to a year. When thawing, don’t open the bag until the fudge has come to room temperature; if you do, it will become gooey

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Woodbridge life

June 2016 • Page 35

Bob Mowat and His Parks We Just Happen to Own

Reflections of an Architect

Robert (Bob) Mowat is a licensed landscape architect. Bob has worked as a contractor for our developer on several projects at Woodbridge. His project list includes: the rebuild of the tennis courts, irrigation design and plantings along Lathrop and Madison Grove, irrigation design and plantings along Union and Shady Pines, complete design and construction supervision of Freedom Walkway and complete design and construction supervision of the nearly completed Liberty Park including the irrigation well.

Bob’s fingerprints are all over this place and he’s proud of it.

Bob commented that our Liberty Park would rank in the top 12 projects of his entire career.

Bob is married and lives in the Concord area. He grew up in the Bay Area where his father managed a family-owned HVAC business. He attended college at Cal Poly, San Louis Obispo, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in horticulture in 1978 and a master’s in landscape architecture in 1980. (Yes, Bob is old enough to live in Woodbridge.)

Bob apprenticed with several firms at the fabulous pay rate of $5.50 per hour, when the construction workers he directed made $10. He worked as an associate at other landscape architecture firms before setting out on his own. His San Francisco-based firm

My husband Ray and I were fortunate to walk the length of Freedom Walkway in the fall of 2014 with Robert Mowat, the architectural designer of Liberty Park and Freedom Walkway.

Mowat was delighted to see the substantial growth of the trees as well as the lushness of the plants. We listened as he spoke of the design – repeat patterns, visual contrasts, rhythm and motion – feeling as though we were walking through a three-dimensional painting with the artist. We continued along the path, as he pointed out the dappled light from a group of trees. Then we emerged into full sunlight, as he had planned in his landscape design. Variations in grade and changes in the colors of flowers and shrubs produce the visual changes within this long linear park. The crushed granite trails add additional texture.

Near the center, an area for repose beckons one to pause at the abundant area of tall and short grasses which captures the cross-breeze in this open area.

The icon tower, similar to our existing clock tower, will anchor the far end of Freedom Walkway. It was here Robert turned and looked back down the path we had just walked and said, “Oh yes, this will be very special…a visual link from Liberty Park to your beautiful recreation center!”

By Mike Spence

has been very successful. As Bob approaches retirement, he has scaled back his business just a bit and moved it to Walnut Creek. He plans to retire to Napa, where he and his wife purchased a 2.5-acre home site. But since it did not have water service or a well, they drilled for water. While the drilling was in progress, his wife commented that if they did not hit water, they would become the proud owners of an expensive 2.5-acre camping site. The well was successful.

Bob prides himself on being a musician, not in the sense of mastery of an instrument, but in applying music to his landscape architecture. He describes his landscapes in terms of rhythm, cadence, harmony and a choir.

When asked what project he was most proud of, Bob only took moments to reply, “The Flight 93 Memorial in San Mateo.” The doomed flight was destined for San Francisco International Airport on 9-11. The memorial is truly a work of art fashioned from red granite from a quarry near the crash site, concrete and plants. He didn’t take a dime for his four-anda-half years of work and he paid for his staff ’s time out of his own pocket.

Bob commented toward the end of our interview, “I can hardly believe I get paid for something I love to do.”

By Pepper Noble

Page 36 • June 2016

o t o h P Travel

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Carol and Bob Radke feed a tiger cub at the Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Sri Racha, Thailand.

WOODBRIDGE LIFESTYLE

Flyer developed and distributed by the Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee

8th Annual Spring Garden Tour

You’ll begin at theClubhouse with a brochure and map that will direct you to the homes on the tour.

Denise’s Farmers’ Market will be on site and P & L Concrete & Nursery for browsing and purchases. Garden tour is 10:00—2:00 pm with Lunch served between 10:00am—1:00pm.

Raffle will be held at 2:00 p.m. and raffle tickets sold during the day.

Saturday, June 4th Tour tickets are $15ea and go on sale May 12th No Refunds

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net

June 2016 • Page 37

Woodbridge Singers Lullaby on Broadway

WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz.

Al Lingenfelter reigns as King Arthur in “Camelot.”

WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz.

Six passionate sailors from “South Pacific” danced the can-can as they sang “There Is Nothing Like a Dame.”

WOODBRIDGE LIFESTYLE

Flyer developed and distributed by the Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee

WOODBRIDGE LIFESTYLE

THE DECADES PERFORM EVERYTHING FROM THE 40’S TO TODAY. THEY DO ROCK AND ROLL SONGS OF THE LAST 5 DECADES. YOU MAY BRING YOUR BEVERAGE OF CHOICE AND SNACKS. IF YOU HAVEN’T ATTENDED BEFORE YOU ARE IN FOR A REAL TREAT!!

THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:30 PM AND MUSIC AT 7:00PM TICKETS ARE $14PP AND GO ON SALE MAY 26TH AT THE FRONT DESK No Refunds!

Woodbridge life

Page 38 â&#x20AC;¢ June 2016

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Where in the world ? :RZ Woodbridge LIFE KDV EHHQ FLUFOLQJ WKH JOREH ZLWK RXU ZDQGHULQJ UHVLGHQWV :H ZLOO GR RXU EHVW WR LQFOXGH $// WUDYHO SKRWRJUDSKV EXW VSDFH DQG FODULW\ ZLOO GLFWDWH 3UHIHUHQFH ZLOO JR WR WKRVH QRW IHDWXUHG LQ SUHYLRXV HGLWLRQV DQG \HV WR WKRVH LQ H[RWLF ORFDOHV DQG LQWHUHVWLQJ SKRWR RSV 6HQG LPDJHV HOHFWURQLFDOO\ WR wblife2012@gmail.com XVLQJ KLJK UHVROXWLRQ RU DFWXDO VL]H 7KDQN \RX IRU \RXU FRQWULEXWLRQV :H UH KDSS\ WKDW \RX FRQWLQXH WR HQMR\ Woodbridge LIFE. ,I \RXU SLFWXUH LVQ W KHUH ORRN IRU LW LQ WKH FRPLQJ PRQWKV DQG NHHS VHQGLQJ WKHP LQ 6RUU\ ZH FDQ QR ORQJHU DFFHSW SULQW SKRWRV

1.

4.

1. Susan DeMontigny and Robert Burnam stopped at Hawaii Volcanoes Park while touring the Big Island of Hawaii.

1. National -RKQ DQG &RQQLH *DQQRQ SDXVHG DW WKH VRXWKHUQPRVW VSRW LQ WKH 8 6 .H\

:HVW )/. )URP .H\ :HVW LW LV PLOHV WR &XED DQG PLOHV WR WKH QHDUHVW 2. John and Lorraine Sommerhalder and neighbors, Fran and Mike :DOPDUW vacationed at Sunset Beach, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Hutchings,

2. 3DWW\ DQG -LP 'H5RRV UHFHQWO\ VSHQW D ZHHN LQ D IULHQG·V WLPHVKDUH LQ 3XHUWR 9DOODUWD 0H[LFR 7KHLU ORGJLQJ RYHUORRNHG %DQGHUDV %D\ WKH WKLUG ODUJHVW ED\ 3. Front row (L to R): Billie Kolsrud and Andi Hyden and back row (L to R): 3.

4.

5.4.

2.

6.

Bobbie Lowery and Ellie Engstrom visited Salem, Oregon.

LQ 0H[LFR %RE DQG 0DUFLD 8PEHUJHU / DQG &KHU\O DQG 'LFN -XDUH] 5 FUXLVHG IURP Carol Radke gets ready to explore the Komodo National Park in Indonesia 6DQ )UDQFLVFR WR +DZDLL DQG EDFN 7KH IRXUVRPH WRXUHG IRXU LVODQGV DIWHU with husband Bob. VSHQGLQJ IRXU ORQJ GD\V DW VHD &DURO -R +DUJUHDYHV DQG KXVEDQG /DUU\ 6FKQHLGHU ZDWFKHG WKH .DQVDV &LW\ Rennie and Heni Parcesepe celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary with a5R\DOV EHDW WKH &KLFDJR :KLWH 6R[ LQ D 6SULQJ 7UDLQLQJ JDPH DW &DPHOEDFN cruise to Catalina and Ensenada.

5DQFK VWDGLXP LQ *OHQGDOH $= Ginny and Don Woolard visited Key West, Florida, at the marker (or buoy) marking the southernmost point in the continental United States.

3.

5.

6.

6HQG WUDYHO SKRWRV WR :%/,)( #JPDLO FRP

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

www.ourwoodbridge.net

Woodbridge life

June 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Page 39

Page 40 â&#x20AC;˘ May 2016

Woodbridge life

www.ourwoodbridge.net