W oodbridge Volume 3 ▪ Issue 6
LIFE
Your Life. Your Community. Your News.
June ▪ 2013
June Life at Woodbridge offers new possibilities every day. Make meaningful connections with others. Grow as an individual. Take advantage of opportunities to learn. Hone existing talents. Opportunity is everywhere. The Woodbridge lifestyle is YOUR lifestyle. Seize the day and make a memory!
Inside Bedford and Hancock . . . 37 Bridge Scores . . . . . . . . 8 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Committees . . . . . . . . . 16 Doggie Bag . . . . . . . . . . 25 Coming to Woodbridge 19 Garden Tasks . . . . . . . . 32 Groups and Clubs . . . . . . 34 Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Where in the World. . .29, 38
Woodbridge artists, crafters showcase talents
WOA Updates . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Woodbridge paper crafters, painters, quilters, pyrographists, jewelry and silk scarf makers displayed and demonstrated their work in the Multipurpose Room, Saturday, May 18. Fascinated onlookers received basic instructions from the talented artists and crafters. (See page 34 for Artists & Crafters meeting information.)
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month or why the Ristaus have not fter celebrating mothers and been to any Woodbridge events in milestones last month, our recent weeks. We’ve been on the thoughts turn to dads and grads road and across the nation. I’m in June. Hallmark® and other writing to you from Charleston, greeting card companies have ensured we remember to honor both S.C., while Dave is in school here, each June. Dads are special human taking his annual continuing CPA accounting education courses which beings, and I can assure you that keep him on top of current taxation while all men and women might be laws and changes. Today’s class considered equals in this country, is all about Social Security; his it is my opinion that all dads are teacher is the leading expert in the certainly not equal. Dads come in nation regarding Social Security all shapes, sizes and colors. They benefits. I’m thinking we might ask have a wide and varied set of rules Dave to address the by which they live subject and share and raise their this information children. There are with our residents dads who have been when we return. married to the same mom since before As you read this the children came column, we are along. There are leaving Bermuda single dads. There and heading to are dads who have New York. From new wives, multiple there, we will visit wives or, yes, even Rhode Island and dads married or Connecticut before partnered with other driving west to dads. Life in this Niagara Falls and year of 2013 is much on to visit family Deb Ristau, Editor different than the in Ohio and spend life most of us knew Father’s Day with our children back in the 1950s. and grandchildren living in Chicago. Then it’s up to Wisconsin When it comes to grads, most to see more relatives and friends of our Woodbridge residents before setting the navigation honoring a grad this year are system for HOME. Inspired by watching grandchildren get those our WBL Great Escapes issue, we diplomas. We raised our children are completing a few “Bucket List” and sent them off into the world. items while we can. Our hearts and As we journey into Part III of the thoughts keep wandering back to “Book of Life,” we share the joy of Manteca, though. We have stopped seeing our own children become at several Del Webb communities parents, dads and moms in the and found a few we could easily unending circle of life. call home (especially Lake Oconee, Not all men are lucky enough to GA). Our Del Webb communities, become dads. It is a choice for located in 21 states, are wonderful, some, and for others, a matter of but, yes, some are better than fate. One fact remains, we all had others and Woodbridge is definitely a dad. Even if yours was just a one of the best. sperm donor, there was someone, Happy Father’s Day! maybe mom, who was there to guide you to adulthood and help define your thoughts, choices and values. Special thanks to my dad, Pete Renebome, and to all Woodbridge dads this month for When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was all that you do and all that you have done to help guide and shape so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the generations to come. old man around. But when I got to be twentyone, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.
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ome of you might wonder why you have not seen Dave pedaling his three-wheeler around the community for more than a
~Author unknown, commonly attributed to Mark Twain
Geri Rogers … Kaiser Permanente’s Volunteer of the Year By Kayo Armstrong
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hen Geri Rogers attended the 2012 Kaiser Annual Recognition and Awards Dinner in April with her husband Warren, little did she know she was truly the “Guest of Honor.” Accompanied by seven other Woodbridge residents, Geri was named “Volunteer of the Year” for the Manteca, Modesto and Tracy area. According to a Kaiser publication recognizing Geri’s accomplishments,“To be the Volunteer of the Year one must exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism, which entails not only dedication to our patients, visitors and staff, but also by acting unselfishly.” The article went on to say, “Geri, a former Gift Shop volunteer, continues to give of her time and talents to our patients by providing a very personal touch.” Geri is also a recipient of Kaiser’s 1,200 hour pin, which was achieved after ten years of volunteering.
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eri began the Woodbridge Breast Cancer Pillow Group, now with more than twelve volunteers, in 2012, and said, “I could not do this project without the caring and loving group of Woodbridge ladies who come to the breast cancer pillow workshop the third Monday of each month. All materials are provided by Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Services, but without the dedication of these ladies, we would not have been able to complete 307 pillows in about nine months. We have five tables going in the Craft Room on workshop Mondays. These include a cutting table, sewing machine table, stuffing table and a table of those who like to do the final steps of hand sewing and placing the tag on each pillow. We also have those who iron and those who make the appliqué hearts.” Of her husband, who is also a Kaiser volunteer and serves on its Ethics Committee, Geri said, “Warren is a tremendous helper behind the scenes. Together we pre-measure bolts of fabric and cut one-yard lengths to make handling easier for the gals who like to cut out the patterns. He also helps me transport everything back and forth from our home.”
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eri is a self-taught seamstress, having recognized her talent in high school. These days she takes advantage of technology by learning new techniques from online tutorials. At age 55 she started her own business called “Grandma Geri’s Kids Can Sew,” which taught sewing to children from age six years through teens. Geri and Warren moved to Woodbridge from Manteca in 2008, and she is active in the Artists and Crafters Club and the Knitting and Crocheting Group. The Illinois natives will celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary this year and have four children and ten grandchildren.
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eri and Warren have been involved in volunteerism all their lives and are active in Manteca’s St. Anthony’s church. About her breast cancer pillow work, Geri said, “I do this because I enjoy sharing my love of sewing, but also enjoy giving back to the community. Helping people is what it’s all about.” Geri is what Woodbridge is all about.
Congratulations, Geri!
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From Dodie's Desk: We celebrated five years in our Clubhouse on May 5, Cinco de Mayo, with an authentic Mexican dinner and a mariachi band serenading all the Woodbridge residents as they ate. Just shy of 300 dinners were served, and the thirteen sponsors, Central Valley Eye, Doctors Hospital of Manteca, Edward Jones/Sharon Amick, IQ Insect Pest Control, Merrill Gardens, Prestige Senior Living, Pulte/Del Webb, Sandi Larson/RE MAX, Steve’s Mobile Sunscreens, The Lori’s of PMZ, Thorson Financial, Valley Oak Dental Group and Wesson Hearing & Harder Optometry made it all possible. We thank each and every one for their generosity which made our anniversary such a great success. I’d like to acknowledge the Lifestyle Committee and their spouses for their dedication to “Get the job done” serving up those plates of food so effortlessly. They all worked very hard through the entire event. THANK YOU! Our Women of Woodbridge Charter Club also had a successful “Sip for Scholarship” night which will produce scholarships for three Manteca high schools. Chef Bryan of the Manteca Unified Culinary School brought his students who prepared scrumptious appetizers for all, and visiting wineries poured samplings of their wines. Be looking for their next event. Our Men of Woodbridge hosted another Mother’s Day Breakfast for all those deserving “Moms.” A total of 158 breakfasts was cooked and ready for both seatings. Our Men of Woodbridge do many “feeds” throughout the year; be on the lookout for their next one, which is the Chili/Baked Potato Feed coming in September. We have enjoyed our first Happy Hour for 2013 with DJ Dave Badilla, who got us started for the season which continues through October. There are already four groups lined up for the coming months. DON’T FORGET YOUR FOLDING CHAIR.
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You’ll find the results of the Golf Putting Tournament as you’re reading through the newspaper. These tournaments occur once a
Dodie Miller month, so be looking for the next date to get yourself signed up. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the Clubhouse and joining in the activities and events. Just keep in mind to sign up early as events fill up very quickly. ENJOY!
With beautiful year-round weather, it’s always a good time to enjoy the world class amenities here at Woodbridge. You’ll find plenty of ways to exercise your mind and your body and meet new friends while you’re at it. There's always something going on at Woodbridge! 28,000-sq. ft. Lakeview Clubhouse Fitness Center Indoor/Outdoor Swimming Pools 18-Hole Putting Course Indoor Walking Track Billiards Softball Catch and Release Fishing Demonstration Kitchen Arts and Crafts Variety of Clubs and Classes
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Directors’ Forum:
Put candidates to the test By Bill Barnhart, Resident Director
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s I open my article this month, I find myself asking what I should write about. The Property & Grounds Committee (P&GC) has been such an integral part of my articles since the inception of this newspaper, and now that those duties are turned over to Mike Spence and Garry Dudley, there will be an article elsewhere in the paper covering those items; so, what do I write about to fill the space? First, I want to mention that I attended the May P&GC meeting for the first time as just a regular member. I didn’t have to prepare the agenda, lead the meeting or do any of those other related tasks that weigh heavily on the shoulders. Mike did an outstanding job taking over in my place and will make his own footprints on this community … hoorah! Now, if someone could just find that free time for me that should have been freed up, please let me know where it is.
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n closing this month, I would like to briefly discuss the position of Resident Director on the Board of Directors and the upcoming elections. To some of you, it may seem easy to sit up there at the table and make decisions from the mundane to the more controversial that affect our community. I admit the Board meetings themselves are possibly the easiest part of the job. The most difficult part of the job has always been gleaning an understanding of what the majority of residents want on any given issue, using my judgment to put that into action and then standing firm. It is not always easy to represent the silent majority when there are small vocal special interest groups actively seeking major changes. Major changes should always occur slowly, with consideration of the past and with much thought to the future. The upcoming elections will give you an opportunity to select new leadership for the next two years and possibly beyond. The test of a good candidate is one who will represent the interests of the whole community, who has demonstrated willingness and good judgment in their activities supporting this community, and a candidate who will stop and listen to
since the first Board and day I went the continued on the Board growth in of Directors. home sales That here at includes the Woodbridge, participation there will of residents be no need in the for such an governance of increase. this wonderful One step community. that will be There were 39 taken in the residents in near future is attendance at the hiring of the May Board one full-time meeting. Bill Barnhart maintenance While that person and is not as Resident Director one partfew as have time person. been at some meetings, it is not as large a The contractor bids showing as I would hope for. received for this year’s The Board meeting, as with maintenance person were substantially higher all committee meetings, than we had anticipated is open for all residents to in our proposed budget attend, become informed and after considerable and let their interests be deliberation by the Board, heard. Attending these the decision was made to meetings is how you can go ahead with hiring our stay abreast of everything own staffing to accomplish going on at Woodbridge— the general maintenance from the painting project duties at the original cost to changes to the Rules & proposal that came out of Regulations to the recent problems with our bio-filters the budget workshop. The recruitment, interviews and and their resolution. hiring will likely have been With the realignment of accomplished by the time the Association’s budget, this issue is published, so which is up for approval at be on the lookout for our the Board meeting in June, maintenance personnel the speculation that there and welcome them into our might be a dues increase family here at Woodbridge. can be put to rest. Given a successful vote by the
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of utilities, landscaping and management fees, plus an additional increase of five percent in all other expenses, we will be able to meet the budget in 2013 and By Denise POSSIBLY Drewry, CFO, (no Woodbridge promises) Board of through Directors 2015 WITHOUT As of April raising the 29, 801 current homes have monthly been sold, dues of $155 with 742 per month. being closed George has (statistics been on the courtesy of Finance Summer Committee Ramirez, for more sales office). Denise Drewry than four The new Resident Director years and models his analyses opened have been (Weren’t they beautiful?). excellent, so I am really As much as I loved the hopeful he is correct. I do design elements of the new not favor increasing dues. models, especially the floors and granite countertops, I Because we are doing better am even more sure that this financially than expected, is the best home we have the Board approved the ever lived in (Bridgman), hiring of two maintenance and that we are blessed to positions, one full-time live (and play) in such a qualified and experienced wonderful community. maintenance person and one part-time person to The Finance Committee handle routine jobs such met with the Board for as setting up and taking a finance workshop on down tables and chairs April 24. At that meeting, for events, etc. To ensure committee member George the qualifications are Jones announced his appropriate, the Property analysis of the budget & Grounds Committee (income vs. expenses). is reviewing the scope of George’s projection is that practice and necessary with the addition of the qualifications so that the common areas such as appropriate candidates are the new north park (with selected. This will ensure walking path) and with the new homes being sold in the our facilities are maintained appropriately and the needs north area and factoring of the residents are met. in potential DOUBLING
"I am even more sure that this is the best home we have ever lived in (Bridgman), and that we are blessed to live (and play) in such a wonderful community." ~ Denise Drewry, Resident Director
Woodbridge LIFE WOA to elect new resident directors By Kayo Armstrong
Resident Director Elections Nominating Period Opens June 10 This September, the Woodbridge Owners Association will hold elections for two new Resident Directors. As you know, the Board currently consists of five directors - three who represent the declarant/developer, Pulte Homes, and two Woodbridge residents. Your current Resident Directors, Denise Drewry and Bill Barnhart, will both conclude their second terms in September and pass the baton on to two new resident Board members. The election will be held at the Annual Membership Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Many thanks to Denise and Bill who have provided outstanding leadership to Woodbridge for the past four years. The standing WOA Nominating Committee has reconvened in preparation for this important process and is diligently working on your behalf. The
Kayo Armstrong Executive Director Nominating Committee consists of residents Jackie Rudy, chair, and members Shirley Smith, Mike Wedlake and Kathleen Music. Many thanks to these dedicated individuals for devoting their time and energy to ensure a successful election process. The 2013 nominating period opens June 10 and closes July 12. On June 10, nomination/application forms will be available at the Clubhouse front desk and on the Woodbridge portal. Applications must be submitted by July 12. If you have an interest in serving your community in this way, please contact me at kayo.woodbridge@gmail. com, 824.7831 or in person. Once the nominating period closes, you will have several opportunities to get to know the candidates better. The Nominating
Page 5 • June 2013 Committee is planning two events featuring the candidates, which will be open to all residents. The first event, scheduled for the end of July, will be an informal “Meet the Candidates” night, providing an opportunity for you to do just that in a casual setting. The second event, scheduled for midAugust, will be a more formal “Candidate Forum” in which the Nominating Committee will facilitate pre-determined questions for each candidate. Watch the portal and upcoming issues of Woodbridge LIFE for specific dates. Although Woodbridge LIFE will not take any position on any candidate, each will have an opportunity to present his or her views in an upcoming issue. The Board of Directors is the main governing body for the Association that directs the major decisions affecting the well-being of the community. The Board plays an essential role as it guides the Association on policies and programs, facility management, financial responsibility and other aspects crucial to the governance of your community. We look forward to a successful election process and to welcoming two new Resident Directors.
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FITNESS
Patience and perseverance By Paul E. Serpa, Senior Fitness Specialist
Patience n. 1 calm endurance. Calmness, composure, self control. We need to have patience with our bodies when we suffer minor aches, pains and muscle strains. We will ALL encounter some of these in our endeavors to improve our fitness. In order to achieve our goals of better health, we must push our bodies to the point of feeling muscle soreness – our body’s way of telling us that it is repairing the slight muscle tears created by a vigorous workout. When these injuries become more than normal soreness, we must be patient and give our muscle or joint the necessary time to rest and recover. This does not mean that you stop working out altogether. It means that you work all other muscle groups. Perseverance n. 1 continue in spite of difficulties. Carry on, continue, persist, soldier on. We need to persevere with our brain and mind. Keep telling yourself that you must continue with your program. Don’t let a minor injury keep you from your overall goals or give you the permission to stop your lifelong fitness program. Your brain has no higher priority or function than to be a good steward for your body.
Need exercise? Put on your sneakers and join the Walking Workout group on Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday. The group meets at 8:30 a.m. in the Lakeview Clubhouse. All are welcome!
SOFTBALL
GOLF
Golf putting results for April
Softball season is well under way! By Dave Reed
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ow, softball season is moving along. We have completed two of the three months in the first half and there has been a lot of exciting softball played. Remember that the games are on Wednesdays (8:30 and 11 a.m.) and Saturdays (8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m.). The Wolverines play on the first and third Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Many thanks to all of our fans who attend the games. If you have not seen a game, you are missing a fun time. We have great fielding, hitting and running (at least most of the time, or is that some of the time?). Another incentive to come out and watch the games is the Snack Shack. It is open early, with coffee and doughnuts available. The Snack Shack later serves taco or chicken salads, hamburgers, hot dogs, polish dogs, chips and other refreshments. All you meat eaters should ask Kathy Dezotte for a double burger with double cheese. The food is always delicious, and it is reasonably priced. The Snack Shack will be open for the Wednesday and Saturday games. We especially need more business at the Snack Shack on Wednesdays to ensure we make a little profit. The material that was added to the infield has made it safer as we are having fewer injuries when players fall. The infield now has more cushion to it. We are getting older and the bodies do not always react like we want them to. Many thanks to Perry Gibson and his helpers for all the effort they put forth in maintaining the field. The announcing, scoring and umpiring crews also deserve a round of applause for their efforts during the first two months. They always do a great job and there have not been any missed calls (well, maybe a few). We look forward to seeing you at our games and frequenting the Snack Shack.
CIRCUIT TRAINING
Submitted by Dodie Miller
LADIES:
1. Margaret Kimura 2. Terry Cummings 3. Brenda Just 4. Rosemary Cadle 5. Vicki Bauer 6. Nancy Behney 7. Joyce Shirley 8. Maria Phillips 9. Nina Wedlake 10. Darlene Choate 11. Trudy Snyder 12. Robin Blevins
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1. Ben Kimura 2. Jerry Just 3. Mike Wedlake 4. Larry Evans 5. Craig Hoyer 6. Dan Snyder 7. Mike Sherrill 8. Bob Hall 9. Art Blevins 10. Dave Heagney 11. Paul Miller 12. John Bauer 13. Jim Cadle
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Senior Fitness Specialist Paul Serpa instructs Circuit Training class on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 9:40 a.m. and Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Wikipedia defines circuit training as a form of body conditioning or resistance training using highintensity aerobics. It targets strength building and muscular endurance. An exercise "circuit" is one completion of all prescribed exercises in the program. When one circuit is completed, one begins the first exercise again for the next circuit. Traditionally, the time between exercises in circuit training is short, often with rapid movement to the next exercise.
Studies at Baylor University and The Cooper Institute show that circuit training is the most time-efficient way to enhance cardiovascular fitness and muscle CLOSEST TO HOLE endurance. Studies show that Ladies: circuit training helps women to achieve their goals and maintain them longer than other forms of 1. Hazel Fields 6” exercise or diet. 2. Darlene Choate 17-1/2”
Men: 1. Carl Cummings 9-1/2” 2. Ben Kimura 9-1/2”
A circuit should work each section of the body individually. Typical circuit training activities might include: bench dips, pull ups, medicine ball chest pass, sit ups, and stomach crunches and skipping. Classes are $5 per class. You may sign up for as many as six classes at a time. Paul will guide you through the exercises, working you at your own level and your own pace. Sign up at the front desk.
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AS NAS
Denise's Farmers' Market
By Karla Hoyer
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he game of As Nas seems to originate from a 16th century Persian card game. This game was played with 25 cards and five different suits and was played much like five-card stud. When the Europeans began to play this game, they called it “Poque.” The origins of poker were in Europe and Persia, but it truly developed in the United States in New Orleans in the 1800s. The game of poker spread quickly throughout New Orleans and the Western Frontier. This game had quite a stigma throughout the country after the Civil War.
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I decided to spend my Friday evening at the Woodbridge Clubhouse with the poker players. I had never played this game and thought this would be a real challenge. I found out quickly that I was in over my head and decided to learn the game by watching the pros play poker. The poker group was smaller than normal due to many residents being on vacation, so they only had two tables of players. Joe Victoria said they try to have a beginner’s table where they only play four different games of poker for the evening so not to confuse new players. I watched both tables of players and learned very quickly that some take this game seriously while others seemed to laugh and joke throughout the evening. Joe Victoria has tried to set up classes for new players but has not gotten much response. I asked how many different games of poker are played, and they said they play as many as 31 variations in one evening. Debby Hickey explained her strategy for the game was to wear a lot of bling to distract the other players. I moved over to the second table and sat next to my neighbor and friend Ron Kackley and was told that as long as he was winning, I could stay there, but as soon as his luck changed, I had to move on. I can say that I only stayed for three games and then moved back to the other table. I left the room to get coffee and, on my return to the table, I noticed a card on the floor. I picked it up and said, “You might be in need of this card to continue the game.” LaVerne Cortesi was not too happy with me, so I figured she must have had a good hand. That game ended immediately, and a new hand was dealt quickly.
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Joe Victoria and Al Sanchez are the contact people for the Poker Group, and they try to have a Texas Hold ‘em tournament every three months for all of the players to spend an afternoon of great and challenging fun. The group meets Wednesdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Quincy Room. The Poker Group was started by Robert Comden in the Woodbridge trailer prior to the building of the Clubhouse. Robert was a wonderful active resident who never met a stranger and was also helpful in setting up the Billiards Group. His smile and laugh will stay in our hearts forever. The style of dress is very casual for poker and so no shopping was required, but I will make up for this on my next event. I’m not sure that poker could ever be my game, but I did enjoy spending the evening with all the great people in the group. I wish the Poker Group the best of luck at the tables and can’t believe how many different games of poker are played in one evening. My new venue will be outside of Woodbridge. The weather is warming up, and I am headed for the great outdoors to seek my next quest.
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BRIDGE
MAY 20: Letha Watson 6030; Phil McCallion 5780; Phyllis Tindell 5540; Robi Cornelius 4380; Don St. Lawrence 3670; Don Harris 3370; Grace Pasion 3050; Jeannie Grinsell 3040; Carolee Jones 2560; Nancy Compton 2170; Judy McNamara 1960; Ted Rupert 1940; Janet Webster 1840
The Bridge Group meets Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Club Room.
MAY 27: Phil McCallion 3820; Nancy Compton 3560; Kathy Comden 3520; Robi Cornelius 3490; Judy McNamara 3340; Don Harris 2630; Ted Rupert 2030; Renée St. Lawrence 1880
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Bridge Scores
APRIL 29: Nancy Compton 4420; Jeannie Grinsell 3930; Phyllis Tindell 3560; Grace Pasion 3440; Ted Rupert 3350; Phil McCallion 3140; Robi Cornelius 2760; Judy McNamara 2290; Lee Stern 1990; Don Harris 1950 MAY 6: Don Harris 5180; Renée St. Lawrence 4130; Don St. Lawrence 3730;Phyllis Tindell 3720; Letha Watson 3490; Robi Cornelius 3390; Jeannie Grinsell 3380; Lee Stern 2990; Ted Rupert 2520; Judy McNamara 1850 MAY 13: Nancy Compton 4690; Don Harris 4540; Phil McCallion 4370; Ted Rupert 4070; Jeannie Grinsell 3990; Robi Cornelius 3460; Lee Stern 2450; Don St. Lawrence 2300
Health CPR CLASSES
The next CPR class will be held Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Clubhouse. Do not pass up the opportunity to relearn and regain your confidence to administer this life-saving technique. Class is limited to six students. Floor mats will be provided. Resident Director and Registered Nurse Denise Drewry will instruct this informative session. Sign up at the front desk.
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By Marie Evans
he Book Club met in the Clubhouse on the first Wednesday of the month to discuss UNBROKEN, the true story of Louis Zamperini. This exciting book was written by Laura Hillenbrand and was presented by Tamara Supremo. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend and so cannot give a firsthand account of the meeting. I spoke with some members and I am grateful to them for helping me; I’ve also added some of my own impressions of the book. This is a true tale of survival - as harrowing as such a tale could be. I knew as soon as I read these words in the preface, “... somewhere beneath him, the sharks were done waiting...” that this was to be an exciting read and it was! I found this book almost unbelievable in its intensity, its main character and nearly everything else, but I know that was a time of excess. UNBROKEN was well-received by our reading group and generated much discussion about POWS, ours and theirs, the experiences that our armed service members had during WWII and during our later wars, the terribleness of war, etc. I noticed that the book was sort of a “yea-boo” experience, which was a little game my friends and I played when we were quite young. For example, “I had some candy. Yea! But I choked on it. Boo!” In the book the characters seemed always to be either near drowning, starving, tortured, etc., and then being saved by some turn of events. For instance, while drowning, they see an island to which they swim. That would be a “yea,” but then the island turns out to be occupied by Japanese troops so it was a “boo!” and so on. But in the end, for our hero Louie Zamperini, it became a “yea” as he was rescued, spiritually redeemed and returned to his life. Some of our readers thought the book was too wordy and that it dragged at times. It seemed “bigger than life.” Louie had a
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great deal of energy. The author, Laura Hillenbrand, suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which might be why this subject interested her enough that she researched and wrote this book. In general, our members enjoyed reading and discussing UNBROKEN, and many appreciated the ending, with Billy Graham spurring Louie’s salvation. Thank you, Tamara. There have been some changes in our schedule of books for the future: I still am leading the discussion for the book MRS. MIKE in June; in July, Renée St. Lawrence will lead discussion of THE O’BRIENS by Peter Behrens; August is open for anyone wanting to suggest a book; for September, Helen Navarro has recommended THE MOTHER’S SECRET by Carolyn Haddad. If I’ve made a mistake, I welcome corrections. There were 16 people at the meeting, including three new or relatively new members, Irene Dieke, Judi Harper and Ruth Field. I hope you will continue to attend and recommend books as well.
The Book Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeview Clubhouse. Every Woodbridge resident is welcome.
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By Anne Madrid
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ave you ever gone to an event and found there were NO suitable seats available? What would YOU do if others refused to move to accommodate you? “The Movie Theater” is only one of the skits in the Drama Group’s spring presentation of SCENES FROM EVERYDAY LIFE, written by our own Bob Naquin and directed by Suzanne Mauck and Nick Music.
ine 101 presents "Up Close and Personal with Pinot Noir: a blind tasting," Wednesday, June 5, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. No knowledge of wine is needed, just an inquiring mind and an urge to socialize.
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ring to the event: A bottle of pinot noir (wrap the bottle so no labels are visible and the cork may be removed), an appetizer to share and your wine glasses.
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nly 60 seats are available. Call Sandi Young at 485-0286 to reserve your spot. Leave your name, call back number and the number attending. Hope to see you there!
Watch the wild antics in “Doctor, Doctor” and laugh at new homeowners as they do a walkthrough of their “basic model” in “It’s Only Money!” Tickets will be available June 1 for $5 per person. The dates are June 12, 13 and 19, at 7 p.m in the Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. There are a limited number of tickets available, so get yours now!
The Drama Group meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Lakeview Clubhouse. All Woodbridge residents are welcome.
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"ourwoodbridge.net" to be replaced in July By Roger Cunning, NETCOM chair
Our upcoming replacement Internet portal site, also known as “ourwoodbridge.net,” is starting to take shape. Our plan is to convert to our new site by early July. The new platform will be very intuitive to use, and it will have many enhancements over our existing one. A huge addition will be the ability to search across the entire site based on a word or phrase. Our Internet Sub-Committee of the Communications Committee, also known as NETCOM, has actively assisted in the development of the initial look and feel of our new portal page. Committee members are Kayo Armstrong, Roger Cunning (chair), Joanne Dyer, Paul Hanz, Dreanna Langdon, Ray Noble and Marybeth Saari. Please contact any of these NETCOM members if you have any questions or suggestions. Despite NETCOM’s efforts, your help is needed with email addresses. All residents have an email address on our current portal that follows the standard format of Firstname.Lastname@ourwoodbridge.net. When we switch to the new portal, that email address will go away. That means anyone sending an email to your ourwoodbridge.net address will receive an error message that their email failed to be delivered.
Our new portal has an email system, but it relies on your external email address such as xxxxxxx@gmail.com, or xxxxxxx@comcast.net, or xxxxxx@yahoo.com or whatever. So, when our new portal launches, you’ll need to provide that email account address in your user profile. Your existing Internet service provider probably offers you free email addresses as part of your connection to the Internet, but if you wish to use services like g-mail or yahoo, that’s okay. All this means that you’ll be checking, reading and sending emails from your primary email (or Internet service provider) account. If you have not already established an email account with your Internet service provider or other email services such as Google or Yahoo, etc., please do so as soon as possible so that you’ll be ready to make this switch rather seamlessly. More information will follow as we approach our switchover date. But, we are always willing to discuss the many options of this new portal system. Contact Roger Cunning for more details, or if you need assistance with this switchover at 209-647-4380.
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Shape Up for Summer Information from DMV.org Prepared by Bill Barnhart, President & Head Lugnut
Beat the Heat Your car or RV’s cooling system has the primary job of keeping your engine cool this summer. The cooling system operates best at a constant 200 degrees Fahrenheit (F) to protect the engine against corrosion, provide more efficient fuel combustion and maintain proper oil viscosity. However, in hot weather, the coolant can reach 250+ degrees F and your car can overheat. This is why your cooling system needs extra attention in the summer. Before you get under the hood, however, make sure your engine is cool - never remove a radiator cap when the engine is hot or even warm. To prepare your cooling system for summer, you’ll want to check the radiator and hoses for leaks or cracks. Be sure all the connections are snug. The reservoir level should be half full and, if it is low, add the proper coolant or antifreeze. There are a number of different coolants on the market so make sure you use one recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer. Check a hose’s integrity by squeezing the hose when it is cool or only slightly warm. If the hose is easy to squeeze and feels soft, it is time to replace it before it bursts. If the worst happens and your engine does start to overheat, turn on the heater - this pulls hot air off the engine block and also works to cool the coolant circulating through the system.
Air Conditioning Before your air conditioning (A/C) quits cooling, you can inspect the system for worn or damaged belts. The belt on your air conditioner drives the compressor; without that, you won’t get any air
conditioning inside your car. The belt should have no more than an inch-and-a-half of play. If there is much more play than this, the belt could slip and cause the A/C to operate inefficiently. Also, the air conditioner has a condenser that looks similar to a thin radiator and is usually located in front of the radiator. You can inspect the fins to be sure they are clear of debris and, if not, use a pressure nozzle on a hose to wash the debris out. Using an air compressor will also work, just not quite as well as water.
Summer Tread If any of our residents have moved here from a colder climate, they might still have winter tires on their cars. You will get more speed, better handling and better fuel efficiency from summer or allseason tires. Tire pressure is always something to be aware of as the seasons change. Inside the driver’s door is where you’ll usually find the car manufacturer’s recommended tire pressures. Remember, these are always the pressure readings for a COLD tire, which means before it is driven or before it sits on the driveway all day with the sun shining on it. If the tire feels warm to the touch, then subtract two pounds; if it feels hot to the touch, subtract three pounds from the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure. The Wheels of Woodbridge hopes each and every Woodbridge resident has a wonderful summer without any car-related problems. Remember the old saying: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Be safe out there all summer long!
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RODS, ROADSTERS AND CRUISING CARS Wheels of Woodbridge, Second Harvest Food Bank and Del Webb welcome you to our Sixth Annual Car Show and Home Sales Event in front of the new model home park, 1451 Americana Street, Manteca, CA. Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds after expenses from food sales, raffle, bake sale, car show entry fees and sale of additional T-shirts will go to Second Harvest Food Bank. The car show is limited to the first 90 entries. The $25 car show entry fee icludes one T-shirt. For more information or car show entry form, contact Bill Barnhart at (209) 629-8838 or Bill.Barnhart@MRBConsulting. US (put "Car Show" in subject line). Flyers available in the Clubhouse. DON'T MISS THIS FUN COMMUNITY EVENT!
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Dear Ol' Dad Compiled by Bekke Hess
Do you have a nostalgic story to share? Please contact Bekke Hess or any of the journalists listed on page 16. We would love to share your story here in Woodbridge LIFE.
“Father Knows Best” was a popular television show from 1954 until 1960 and certainly epitomized that era. Other TV fathers include Andy Griffith, Homer Simpson, Archie Bunker, Dr. Huxtable, Pa Kettle and Ward Cleaver. Well-known literary fathers include Atticus Finch, King Lear, Bob Cratchit and Silas Marner. The most well-known Biblical fathers are Abraham and Joseph. Several father/son teams in sports are Ken Griffey, Sr. and Jr., Bobby and Barry Bonds and Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. Of course, George Washington was the father of our country, and John Muir is considered the father of our national parks. And, who can forget Father Time?
The first Father’s Day was celebrated in 1910, two years after the first Mother’s Day tribute. Mother’s Day became a national holiday in 1914. Father’s Day didn’t become a widely-celebrated tradition until some years later and only became a national holiday in 1972. The majority of countries celebrate Father’s Day the third Sunday in June, while others celebrate on different dates throughout the year.
Here are some fond remembrances from several of our residents:
Janet Webster
One of my fond memories of my dad is that he always wore a bow tie. When it was time to shop for a Father’s Day gift, it was a no-brainer - a new bow tie. This style was hard to find in the stores as it wasn’t very popular; however, he always appreciated his gift of a new bow tie.
It wasn’t until I was grown up that I learned why he wore these ties. He was an engineer and had to help customers when installing a new product, which my dad had designed, and he did not want his tie to be pulled into the machine. Now that he is gone, I still have a treasured box of design instruments and the official Texas Stamp of Approval that belonged to him; they always remind me of Dad in his bow tie.
Paul Webb
Sometimes I feel like I was never born. There was just a “poof” and I appeared as a five-year-old. I try to remember anything from my earlier years, but those memories are locked and all I get is a black void. One of my first memories is standing in a living room with two strangers. The woman spoke, ”We are going to take care of you now. You are going to be our son; I am going to be your mother and we already love you.” The man, glassy-eyed, simply wrapped his arms around me and held me tight. I felt safe but cautious with both of them. A few days later that love was to be tested.
ball up in the air and catching it. She told me to stop throwing the ball in the house. I ignored her. One of my tosses bounced out of my hand and broke a large window. I couldn’t believe how thin and fragile that window was. The grandmother began chasing me with a broom and yelling, “You wait until your parents come home! You are really going to get it.” I found safety under the large lace-covered dining room table. She wasn’t able to hit me there because she couldn’t bend over. In my hiding place, I pondered my awaiting doom. When my parents arrived, my grandmother couldn’t wait to tell them about the window and my disobedience. I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard them respond to my grandmother. They were very upset about the way she had handled that situation. My new mom lovingly coaxed me out from under the table. My new dad reached out with those strong arms and held me tight. That’s the way they operated. My mom spoke the words; my dad provided the assurance. I learned my first lesson on forgiveness, the freedom that comes with a new opportunity to prove one’s responsible quality. I felt safe and secure. This would be my family. There were many times when I tried their patience I am sure, yet that love prevailed and I loved them even more. I was adopted, chosen, and I wanted to live a life of appreciation. So here’s a shout of appreciation to all mothers and fathers who were courageous enough to risk loving an unknown quality of humanity. They were knowingly going to make sacrifices in their own lives, deny themselves some freedoms and devote themselves to a child who did not come from their own bodies. You are heroes, mothers and fathers to be admired. May all your days be “happy mother’s days” and ”happy father’s days.”
Renée St. Lawrence The house I lived in until I was ten had a very deep lot with a lot of grass. Dad would mow the front yard first and load the clippings into a wheelbarrow to transport them to the backyard for dumping in the incinerator. This wheelbarrow was also used quite often to mix concrete
I was in the dining room with a woman called my grandmother, tossing a
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(Continued from page 12) for Dad’s many projects, so it was very worn and ugly. My sister Carol and I would run alongside the wheelbarrow as he pushed it. Once the barrow was emptied, Carol and I would hop in for the ride back out front. In all, we must have had six trips. We loved it! I am pretty sure that I was four and my sister, six.
Sue Lough When Sue was a young girl, her father and his buddies occasionally went hunting, staying at their rustic cabin in the woods. Being guys, they would casually brush the dust and mouse droppings off the dishes before using them. One weekend, she went along with her dad. In deference to Sue’s being a girl, they pulled all the dishes out of the cupboards and washed them well, even wiping down the cabinets in the process. It really made her feel special that her dad cared enough about her to make that effort.
Geraldine Evans Geraldine has nothing but good memories of her father, who was very loving and nurturing to his two daughters, and he adored his wife of 63 plus years. He was a man of many hobbies, including fishing, carpentry and oil painting. Geraldine especially remembers his appreciation of music and beauty. He loved listening to music of all varieties, from classical to jazz to the blues. And he enjoyed taking pictures, as well as painting them. His main subjects were nature and buildings. Often, on weekends, he would wander around Queens, New York, where they lived, and snap photos of whatever caught his eye, from the most mundane to the more spectacular. He showed Geraldine how it was possible to find beauty in the most unlikely places.
Next month, we will remember Fourth of July celebrations. Do you have memories of spectacular fireworks displays you saw? Did your family have any traditions? Did you ever participate in a parade? If so, please send a brief paragraph or two to rckbrk@verizon.net. This is YOUR column. We’d love to hear from you!
Photos/memorabilia accompanying this article submitted by respondents.
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Looking @... Things in General The Lighter Side of LIFE By Ron Berger
Looking @ ... FiOS FiOS is an acroynm coined by Verizon and stands for Fiber Optic Service.” I’m not here to expound on the benefits of this service, although I believe it’s very good, but rather to show what other miracles may be found with this service. Several years ago my wife told me the TV was on the “fritz.” I tried everything I could think of to rectify this life-shattering experience, but nothing seemed to work. Even new batteries in the remote failed to do the job. I went online hoping to get a telephone number so I could schedule a repair. But, as I was looking around, I found instead a “button” that said, “Fix my set top box.” Thinking this was the location of the elusive telephone number, I clicked on it. To my surprise the response was something unexpected. “Tell me which box has the problem.” Talk about unexpected. This response set me back a bit and made me realize that I was talking to a computer that could talk back. This “talking computer” knew which rooms I had set top boxes in. I figured they received that information from the installation records, so that wasn’t quite so unnerving. I clicked on the family room set top box, and it told me to wait a minute. Within that minute, it told me it was fixed and to try it. Now I had to ask myself, “Did I just see a repair man flash in and out or was I dreaming?” I tried to get the TV to work, but even the clock wasn’t working. I went back to the computer and told Verizon’s computer “NO.” It subsequently told me to tell it a little more about the problem. How do you tell a computer about a problem? Answer: Just by writing it in the prescribed space and pushing OK. Within another minute, the computer came back to say that it was now fixed and to try it. My hopes didn’t skyrocket because a computer said it was fixed - BUT it was! Now tell me how one computer can tell another computer to fix yet another computer. I’m sure other services can do, or are working on similar magic, but this takes the cake - at least for now. This is the type of story that truly makes you wonder and stand in awe of all the “miracles” being performed today. Computers, as we know them, are barely 25 years old and already they are boggling the mind as to their accomplishments. Our world could not function without computers. The age of paper and pencil is long gone - never to return. When was the last time you needed a pencil sharpener?
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Did you know Father's Day is 103 years old this year? By Carol Jo Hargreaves With information from Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau website
Sonora Smart Dodd, a Spokane, WA, woman, is credited with being the founder of the annual Father's Day celebration. Sonora was 16 years old when her mother died in 1898, leaving her father to raise her and her five younger brothers on a remote farm in Eastern Washington. In 1909, Sonora was inspired by a Mother's Day sermon at church and proposed fathers receive equal recognition. The following year, Father's Day was celebrated in the Spokane area. It took several years for the idea to gain national prominence. In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge recognized Father's Day and encouraged other states to do so. In 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed the third Sunday in June to be Father's Day. Finally, in 1972 President Richard M. Nixon signed a proclamation permanently observing Father's Day the third Sunday in June.
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Patriotic Ukulele Concert By Carla Marquardt The Strummin’ Wonders of Woodbridge performed a rousing mixture of patriotic songs and wartime stories on May 16 in honor of Armed Forces Day. All the Armed Forces’ songs were played by the ukuleles – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. The Color Guard of Boy Scout Troop 432 did a sterling job of presenting our flag and starting the program. There were over 100 in attendance with powerful singing to “God Bless America” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” A special solo sung by Elizabeth Cunning with the ukuleles, titled “I am America,” brought chills to many attendees. Rex Edmiston, Carole Pfoutz and Dave Steffy read war memories and unknown wartime facts. The concert was a beautiful tribute and remembrance to our country’s dedicated heroes.
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Photos courtesy of Carla Marquardt. TOP: The Color Guard of Boy Scout Troop 432 presented our flag to start the program. BOTTOM: The Strummin' Wonders of Woodbridge performed patriotic songs and shared wartime memories in a tribute to Armed Forces Day.
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The way we were... By Dodie Miller
Can you guess the names of these Woodbridge residents? Don't despair. If you can't guess, you'll find answers on page 26.
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Property and Grounds Committee Report By Mike Spence, Chair
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pring has really arrived and Woodbridge looks great. GP is keeping up with the regular maintenance and controlling unwanted bugs and weeds. The Stockbridge Park horseshoe pits got their spring refreshing of sand and a general clean up. All of our outdoor amenities are up and running and ready for you to enjoy.
John Johnson, President Christine Carlson, VP Ralph Baja, Director Bill Barnhart, Secretary: 629-8838 Denise Drewry, Treasurer: 639-2448
Since my last writing, we have more “grounds” in Woodbridge. Our Board accepted a new walking trail from Pulte - Linear Park (sometimes called Linear Trail). This is the walking trail that leads north from the Sales Office. It’s ours to enjoy. After the Clubhouse painting project is completed, we will exchange the four wood slat benches along Linear Park with four metal slat benches from under the covered entrance to the Clubhouse.
Dodie Miller:
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aintaining the health of Lake Rockwell is a big job. We have pumps, filters and bio filters. The lake has 12 planting pods, or planters, below the surface. The plants in the pods were carefully selected to remove nutrients during one portion of their life cycle and to return other nutrients during other parts of their life cycle. P&GC, WaterWorks and other consultants are reviewing the selection of plants with a view toward maintaining the health of the lake and lowering maintenance costs. We expect recommendations sometime in July, and we will begin to evaluate the best way(s) to proceed. Other things P&GC is looking at include refurbishing the ceilings of our pergolas, slurry coating and restriping the Clubhouse parking lots and evaluating the committee’s recent informal safety inspections of our building and grounds. Ongoing projects include converting our in-ground landscape lighting to LED bulbs as they need replacing, assisting Kayo in refining the scope of work for several of our contractors and working with the various sporting groups to give the special attention each requires to maintain the facilities and equipment they use.
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he Clubhouse repainting project is scheduled to start June 3. Look for a separate article on page 17 of this issue of Woodbridge LIFE for details.
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f you spot a faulty sprinkler on our grounds, you may obtain a small flag on a wire from the front desk to use to mark the problem. This will save GP time in identifying sprinklers that need repair.
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW • Mike Wallick, Chair mike.wallick@pultegroup.com
FINANCE • Christine Carlson, Chair christine.carlson@pultegroup.com LIFESTYLE • Dodie Miller, Chair millerdodie@gmail.com 209.824.7927
POLICY & PROCEDURES • Norm Hauser, Chair hauserl18@yahoo.com 209.824.8582 • Alice Corriea, Secretary corrieaas@yahoo.com 209.823.9583
PROPERTY & GROUNDS • Mike Spence, Chair mspence1740@gmail.com 209.924.8032
• Garry Dudley, Vice Chair duds11@gmail.com 209.648.4868
COMMUNICATION • Kayo Armstrong, Chair kayo.woodbridge@gmail.com
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Woodbridge Owners Association Board-Appointed Committees Thanks to the numerous volunteers who comprise the Board-Appointed committees at Woodbridge. Listed below are the committees along with contact information for the chairperson and secretary, if applicable. Your participation in any of the scheduled committee meetings is always welcome.
• Roger Cunning, NETCOM Chair r.cunning@comcast.net 209.647-4380
WELCOMING COMMITTEE • Cheryl Juarez, Co-Chair cheryl.juarez@sbcglobal.net 209.239.6962
• Sue Vernali, Co-Chair suemo52@comcast.net 209.923.4899
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Important WOA Information – June 2013 By Kayo Armstrong
September Elections – Important Dates In preparation of the upcoming elections for two new Resident Directors, please note the following dates: June 10 – Nominating Period Opens July 12 – Nominating Period Closes July 30 – “Meet the Candidates” Night Mid-August – “Candidate Forum” (Look for the specific date on the portal and in next month’s edition of Woodbridge LIFE) Please refer to Kayo Armstrong’s Executive Director article on page 5 in this issue of Woodbridge LIFE for more details on this important election process.
Clubhouse Painting Project The Clubhouse painting project will begin June 3 and last for four to six weeks. Please refer to Property & Grounds Chair Mike Spence’s article on this page for more details on this project. During the painting, the staff is committed to making your Clubhouse experience as convenient as possible. The Clubhouse will remain open throughout the project, although different entrances will be closed at different times, and the outdoor pool and spa will be closed for about two weeks. Watch the portal or check with the front desk for specific schedules.
New Website Making Progress The NETCOM, Internet subcommittee, has been diligently working to build a new Woodbridge website which will be a vast improvement
over our current portal. Please see NETCOM Chair Roger Cunning’s article on page 10 for more information on the website transition.
Kids under four years of age are not allowed in the pool areas. Kids must be 12 or older to use the spas. Diapers are not allowed in either pools or spas.
Event Seating Policy
Two “Bob Halls” Among Us
At its May meeting, the Board approved the incorporation of a new appendix into the community’s Rules & Regulations. The appendix is a seat reservation policy applying to both indoor Clubhouse events as well as patio events. The new policy is available at the Clubhouse front desk and is posted on the Woodbridge portal. Please make yourself aware of the new guidelines.
We have two Bob Halls at Woodbridge, and sometimes residents confuse the two. Bob Hall of Pepper Tree Lane, married to Jeanne Thomas, is the Neighborhood Watch Commander and is also instrumental in providing loaner medical equipment to those in temporary need of assistance. This Bob Hall may be reached at 239-5712 for matters relating to Neighborhood Watch or Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
RSVPs a Must!
Often confused with Bob and Jeanne are Bobby W. Hall and his wife Barbie of Belle Glade Lane. Bobby W. and Barbie frequently receive phone calls intended for the “other Bob Hall” and asked that the two be clarified for residents’ convenience.
As a reminder, RSVPs are required for free events at Woodbridge, along with paid events. As our community grows, events are filling up, and it is important the staff has your RSVP to ensure adequate seating and supplies. Please remember to sign up for all events you plan to attend, whether or not tickets are required.
Rules and Regulations for Grandkids Now that summer is here, we’re ready for increased activity from the grandkids. While we welcome your grandkids, we ask that you and your guests follow the community’s Rules & Regulations for safety and consideration of fellow residents. Please refresh yourself with the Rules & Regulations, which you can find on the portal or at the Clubhouse front desk. As a reminder, guests who do not have a paid visitor’s pass must ALWAYS be accompanied by a resident. Family pool hours are Monday through Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. and weekends, noon to 3 p.m.
New Sunday Summer Hours Beginning June 2 and continuing through September, the Lakeview Clubhouse will remain open until 8 p.m. on Sundays.
June Dates to Remember Monday, June 10 at 8 a.m. – Nominating Period Open for Resident Director Positions Wednesday, June 19 at 3 p.m. – Community Listening Post Wednesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. – Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, June 27 at 9 a.m. – New Resident Orientation
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Painting Update By Mike Spence, Chair, Property & Grounds Committee
This project is ready to start June 3. WePaint, our contractor, will be assigning 12 of their painters to paint the outside pool area, pool heater building and fence. These 12 painters will try to get the pool area painting done as quickly as possible. This staffing level will likely be reduced after the pool area is done. Unfortunately, the outside pools and pool decks will be closed during the painting workdays and evenings. The outside pools will be open over the weekend. The pool area painting will be completed in less than two weeks. The entire project should be done in four to five weeks. The Clubhouse and indoor pools will be open during the entire project. Safety is a big concern for all residents, staff and WePaint personnel. Please look for safety tapes, signs and barricades. Some of the entrances will be closed temporarily during the work day(s). We will have extra monitors on duty during the project to direct and assist residents. Residents with mobility issues may phone the front desk, 824-7581 and the extra monitors will lend a hand. Parking will be impacted by this project. We will lose some spaces to the WePaint equipment, PODs and trucks that will park at the eastern portion of our parking lot near the gazebo. Some parking spaces may be closed during certain work days. The closures are for safety and to preclude any chance of overspray hitting cars. Communication is a large part of getting a project of this size completed safely and efficiently. To that end, the Board has appointed a WOA Site Supervisor for the project. I’m the primary site supervisor, but I might get relief from Irene McHenry, Garry Dudley or Bill Barnhart. Look for the resident wearing a hard hat. All concerns about the project should go through the WOA site supervisor who can answer the question(s) or concern(s) or pass them along to the primary WePaint foreman assigned to our project.
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Coming to Woodbridge WINE 101 – Wednesday, June 5 @ 6 p.m. – “Up Close and Personal with Pinot Noir.” Bring a bottle of pinot noir (wrap the bottle so the label is not visible and the cork may be removed), an appetizer to share and your wine glasses. Call Sandi Young at 485-0286 and leave your name, call back number and number attending. Limited to 60 seats.
homeowners who could become your neighbors. Deadline to buy tickets is June 8. Cost per person is $12 (ticket valued at $24).
SPRING GARDEN TOUR – Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – We have 10 Woodbridge backyards on the tour this year. A brochure, map and box lunches featuring gourmet sandwiches will be provided. Denise’s Farmers' Market and one of our local nurseries will be available for shopping. Tickets are $15pp.
'50s DANCE – Saturday, June 22 @ 5:30 p.m. We’ll be serving In-NOut burgers at 6 p.m. and the Hot Rods band will begin playing at 7 p.m. You may bring your beverage of choice and any snacks you may want for later in the evening. Tickets are $13pp and are available at the front desk. When signing up, please request "Cheese" or "No Cheese" for your burger. Sorry, we cannot accommodate any other requests.
LADIES’ LUNCHEON – Wednesday, June 12 @ noon – Tahoe Joe’s in Modesto. $14 cash in advance to Jacque Reynolds at 629-8508. Call to make your reservation and your menu choice of Wood Grill Chicken Salad, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich w/fries or Mushroom Burger w/fries. No refunds. DRAMA GROUP PLAY – Wednesday, June 12, Thursday, June 13 and Wednesday, June 19. “Scenes from Everyday Life” is the title and theme. Tickets are $5pp and are available at the front desk. HAPPY HOUR – Friday, June 14 @ 5:30 p.m. – Bring an appetizer to share at your table and your beverage of choice. $3pp for our entertainment, “The Fun Dudes.” Sign up at the front desk. NO ENTRANCE TO THE PATIO UNTIL 5 p.m. DON’T FORGET YOUR FOLDING CHAIR. COMMUNITY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH – Saturday, June 15 @ 10 a.m. – Hosted by Del Webb – Limited to 50 homeowners. The brunch will be with potential
STEVE’S SUNSCREENS TACO FEED – Tuesday, June 18 @ 6 p.m. – Hosted by Steve’s Mobile Sunscreens – Tacos, chips and salsa, beer, sodas, water and dessert. Sign up at the front desk.
CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE ACCESS PROGRAM – FREE SPECIALIZED PHONES – Monday, June 24 @ 6 p.m. Now it’s a lot easier to hear, dial and make calls. See the free demonstration. An expert will show the phones and explain this state-funded program. There is no cost, obligation or income requirement. Sign up at the front desk. POTLUCK ITALIAN STYLE – Tuesday, June 25 @ 5:30 p.m. – June is strawberry month – we may be seeing lots of strawberry desserts! Sign up at the front desk. TAHOE GETAWAY – Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27 – An overnight trip to Tahoe. Bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from the Clubhouse and return from Tahoe at 2:30 p.m. $159 single/$209 double. This price includes your hotel room at Harvey’s, taxes, resort fee, r/t bus transportation, bus driver gratuity, games, movies, cocktails, snacks and other beverages on the bus. A
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hosted cocktail reception for all on Wednesday evening. Deadline for sign ups is June 12. WOW SPEAKER SERIES “Stockton’s Shipbuilding Operations during WWII” – Thursday, July 11 @ 2 p.m. Sign up at the front desk. WHEELS OF WOODBRIDGE CAR SHOW – Saturday, July 13 – Sixth Annual Car Show and Home Sales Event. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food, raffle, bake sale. All proceeds after expenses go to Second Harvest Food Bank. Watch for full details next month. HAPPY HOUR – Friday, July 19 @ 6 p.m. – Bring an appetizer to share at your table and your beverage of choice. $3pp for our entertainment. Sign up at the front desk. NO ENTRANCE TO THE PATIO UNTIL 5:30 p.m. DON’T FORGET YOUR FOLDING CHAIR. RESIDENT ART SHOW – Saturday, July 20 – 1 – 3 p.m. Residents’ work will be on display. Light refreshments. Please sign up at the front desk. CRYSTAL IMAGE DANCE BAND – Saturday, July 27 @ 6:30 p.m. This will be our summer dance. The band plays a variety of music. Tickets are available Monday, June 24 at the front desk. Tickets are $8pp. COSTA RICA ADVENTURE AND GUANACASTE BEACH – November 2 – 11. Ten-day trip. Sightseeing highlights will be Tortuguero National Park, Tortuguero Village, Green Turtle Research Station, Sarapiqui, Arenal. See Arenal Volcano, Tabacon Hot Springs, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Guanacaste Beach. A brochure giving full details is available at the front desk.
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Talented artists (top to bottom) Maria Phillips, Bruce Hoffman and Pepper Noble demonstrated quilting, pyrography and sketching, respectively, at the Arts and Crafts Show and Tell, May 18. WBL photos by Robert Philis.
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Garden Tour Preview Article and photos by Sandi Larson
Don’t miss the Garden Tour Saturday, June 8! The Garden Tour Committee has been working hard to give you a great opportunity to see a variety of Woodbridge properties, representing both small and large yards and several different models and exposures. You will be delighted and amazed at some of the beautiful yards in our Woodbridge community. Some homeowners have been in their homes for almost seven years, and others have been in their homes for only a number of months. Whatever the case, you will be surprised at the creativity that has been put into these yards and the thoughtfulness and history people have incorporated into their private spaces. Carol Boné, a new Bridgman homeowner, has literally transformed her yard and home into her sanctuary. Carol bought her home less than a year ago and has spent most of that time redoing both the inside and the outside. Her yard is noteworthy in that she has added a wonderful spool (combination of spa and pool) with three waterfalls spilling into the azure water. The backdrop of the spool is filled with miniature palms and even two tomato plants tucked on the side. Many of the plants have been transplanted from her former Raymus Village Manteca home, and she is still babying them in their new locations. Carol has used several vinyl overhangs to anchor her house, and these will eventually be decorated with vines that will provide shade. Mike and Fran Hutchings, who own a Harpswell, have filled their front and back yards with lovely colorful perennials that are a delight to the eye. The butterfly bush provides a barrier from the street and shields their south-facing front yard patio. The Hutchings’ backyard has a cascading waterfall that starts high in the back and takes advantage of the elevated rear fence line to drop into a waterless pool at the bottom. The homeowners have planted many plants that attract beneficials and have kept the color theme very lively. An upright magnolia tree anchors the west side of the yard and will eventually provide a nice shaded area. Two doors down from the Hutchings, Duane and Sharon Fields have a very deep backyard for their Cambridge. Sharon has seen many birds in her backyard overlooking the almond orchard. The Fields have a raised area adjacent to their fence line that provides room for an olive tree and podocarpus shrub. They have planted several varieties of tomatoes and a huge sunflower in wine barrels. They have a rock wall bordering
their second patio area that is centered around a fire bowl. Both the Hutchings and Fields' back yards have raised fences that enhance the sense of privacy. Tom and Terri Heath have a Bedford and a very large corner lot that features a large outdoor kitchen and pergola area. They also have two nice covered pergola areas that are great for entertaining. The Heath's large patio has been extended to accommodate lots of extra seating. In the rear of the yard is a raised rock wall adding visual interest to the multiple Japanese maples and shrubs that are a backdrop for the yard. Karla and Craig Hoyer have a Harpswell, and they have made their yard into a turquoise dream! Prepare to be amazed at how they have turned this small yard into an outdoor Taj Mahal! The backdrop plants for all of her beautiful décor are a mixture of textures and colors that blend beautifully with her decorating. As you enter the yard, you will be surprised at how the freestanding pergola has been transformed into an outdoor dining room fit for a queen. Craig enjoys the gardening aspect while Karla is all about bringing color to life. The Hoyers enjoy entertaining and have made quite an impact in a small yard with creative use of space. Ron and Barbara Gall are really new homeowners, and their Bedford has a pretty new yard. Ron has been collecting gems, minerals and even dinosaur bones for years, and he has cleverly incorporated that love into his landscaping and into the rocky water feature centered in his yard. Two beautiful maple trees border the water feature. The homeowners are still transitioning from their second home, so keeping the yard easy-care was important in their choice of plants. John and Carol Turner have another fairly new yard, but you wouldn’t know it by the things they’ve done with it. They have a darling pool. It’s not large but provides muchneeded relief when the temperatures climb, and they can sit in a chair on the shallow ledge of their pool with an umbrella overhead. They have a wonderful waterfall that cascades directly into the pool. They also have started several tomato plants in their hidden vegetable garden. By the time of the tour, they will have a large wooden gazebo on the south Continued on page 21
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side of their yard that will provide another shady area for entertaining. Bill and Brenda Buffington were out of town at the time of our visit, but we were fortunate to find their brother at the home, who graciously showed us their lovely yard. This is another new yard but one with quite a few outstanding features. The patio has a SunSetter shade that extends for additional shade alongside a built-in barbecue/ refrigerator island. A low wall that provides a nice border surrounds the sitting area. The water feature is very nice with a Japanese maple near the top and is surrounded by river rocks for interest.
The unfinished, five-foot high dragon with a back seat for two.
Paint My Dragon Article by Sharyl Burgeson and photos by Robert Philis
Roger and Elizabeth Cunning have a beautiful yard, featuring a lovely waterfall with a red maple in the center. They have color in every area of the yard. Their south side features an arch with a Cecile Bruner climbing rose. The dainty pink fragrant roses are gone now, but when in bloom, they are amazing. The Cunnings also have two different varieties of redbud trees. They have used several podocarpus plants as a backdrop for their annual and perennial plantings. We visited the Bedford owned by Donald Boyd and Laurel Place. Their backyard is very wide. This couple incorporated a raised bed along the entire expanse of the backyard, giving them a nice planting area and also extra seating when entertaining. They’ve fenced in their shed in the wider area of the yard, and have a delightful two-person swing and fire bowl in the north end. The addition of an electric shade and a screen complete the coverage in their west-facing backyard. There is something for everyone on this year’s Garden Tour. Pick the brain of the homeowner, meet their landscaper, get ideas, bring your camera, and, along the way, meet some wonderful people who are all proud of their yards and happy to be among the community we all call home!
The scoop:
What do you do when your husband, beaming the proverbial Cheshire cat grin, brings home an unpainted five-foot high dragon with a backseat for two that should be floating in a tunnel of love or around a Las Vegas water attraction? If you have the ingenuity of Woodbridge Executive Director Kayo Armstrong, you would immediately invite the talented Woodbridge Artists’ Group and others to take a field trip to Modesto to paint the dragon on site. Her added carrot would include lots of appetizers and sodas. That party, published on a Clubhouse flyer and open to all Woodbridge artists, would be followed by a hearty BBQ with two entrees and several side dishes to celebrate the completed dragon painting and, also, the feeling of satisfaction of a job well done. Woodbridge artists included Patti Barnhart, Kathy Dezotte, Margo Flanagan, Linda Hauser, Birdie Nieri and Pepper Noble. Ray Noble, who arrived later, grabbed a pencil and brush, sat in the dragon’s backseat and painted a voluptuous lady in a bikini “slaying the dragon” on the dragon’s neck. Aspiring artists were Diana Clements, Veronica Kulman, a Burlingame guest of the Nobles, Ray and Irene McHenry, Dodie Miller, Robert Phillis and Mike and Jan Spence. Spouses arriving for the BBQ included Bill Barnhart, Jerry Clements and Norm Hauser. Rich Armstrong and service dog Emma oversaw the party. Rich was in host-hospitality mode; Emma, out of her working harness, was a “regular dog” who enticed the guests with her begging for food and games of fetch and tug of war. Margo Flanagan, summing up the party, stated, “Kayo was the hostess with the mostest, and the dragon came out very nice. It was a productive and fun-filled day.”
Tickets are available until early the week prior to the Garden Tour at the office for $15 per person and includes a box lunch. The tour is from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 8. Denise’s Farmers' Market and a local nursery will be on-site, if you’d like to shop, and there will be some nice raffle prizes with a drawing at 3 p.m. The Garden Tour Committee is chaired by Jacqueline Andrews. Other committee members include Donnie Bosse, Linda Hauser, Fran Hutchings, Pam Larussa, Bea Lingenfelter, Dodie Miller, Kathleen Music and Birdie Nieri.
Ray Noble painted a voluptuous lady in a bikini "slaying the dragon."
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The commencement ceremony continued for seven skilled companion and facility dogs. The skilled companion dogs are typically assigned to children and trained to perform tasks for his or her disabled master under the guidance of a facilitator, such as a parent or caregiver. Facility dogs are partnered with a facilitator who directly serves clients with special needs and are exceptionally successful working with kids who have autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Finally it was time for the service dog graduating class which consisted of eight teams. The dogs were presented to their new masters by their puppy-raisers who traveled from throughout the Northwest for the occasion. Jeanne’s dog Tommy was raised in Washington state; other locations represented included Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Colorado and California. Among Jeanne’s fellow graduates was a wounded 22-year Army veteran. He served six tours in Iraq, three of these as an amputee. This veteran now works for the Justice Department, and his dog Topaz will have his own FBI photo ID. CCI is actively involved in providing dogs to wounded U.S. war veterans throughout the country. Another Iraq war veteran and CCI graduate said, “The VA gives me what I need to survive. Canine Companions gave me what I need to live.”
Woman’s Best Friend Article by Kayo Armstrong; photos by Bob Hall and Kayo Armstrong
For Jeanne Thomas, May 17 was the day her dreams came true as she and service dog Tommy graduated from Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) as a nationally-certified team. Jeanne is wheelchair-bound as a result of multiple sclerosis and began the long process of obtaining a service dog about two years ago. After a series of applications, medical recommendations and numerous interviews, Jeanne was approved by CCI to become a service dog recipient. The final leg of her journey was the two-week training and certification program, which she completed May 16. Training was held at the Santa Rosa campus of CCI, where she and husband Bob Hall stayed for the two weeks. According to Jeanne, “It was an exhausting two weeks. Between full days of classes, exams, essays, evening homework, memorizing 40 commands the dogs already know, learning proper dog care and practical training, we were worn out.” In addition to providing care for his wife, Bob attended all the classes and training programs with Jeanne and Tommy. It was all worth it, however, when Jeanne and Tommy proudly graduated together as a team. The graduation was attended by some 300 people and about 100 dogs in various stages of training and service. In the audience along with Bob were Woodbridge supporters Dave and Jacquie Steffy, Bob and Carol Radke and Rich and Kayo Armstrong. Jeanne’s granddaughter Jackie Brown and friend Sarah Fast also attended. The ceremony began with the presentation of puppy breeders and the proud dams and sires. CCI breeds and trains only their own dogs, utilizing Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and a cross between the two. Next on the program was the medal presentation for matriculating dogs and their puppy-raisers. Numbering about 50, these are the dogs that have been raised for their first 16-18 months by volunteer puppy raisers and are then returned to CCI for their next six to nine months of professional training, in hopes of becoming an assistance dog. It was a sad day for puppy raisers, although their joy comes later when seeing their dog graduate. About 30 percent of the dogs who go through the rigorous training program graduate as assistance canines, and the rest go out as pets.
Throughout the ceremony, there were many tears and cheers from the two-legged guests. The tears came from those touched by the amazing CCI program and the impact of how these dogs will greatly enhance the lives of their disabled masters. A dog provides unconditional love, devotion and service, judging neither by what you look like nor your handicap. The cheers came from celebrating life and the newfound independence of the graduates. Of course, in this setting, instead of the traditional “Whoop, whoop,” you’re trained to say “Woof, woof!”
Jeanne Thomas with Tommy on a field trip to the Snoopy Museum. Cartoonist Charles Schulz donated a considerable sum of money to build the 12-acre Santa Rosa CCI facility.
Rich and Emma Armstrong (left) sit with Jeanne and Tommy (right) at the CCI campus. Jeanne was inspired to apply for a service dog after meeting Emma in 2011.
After two hours in which never a bark or whine was heard, the ceremony concluded as all the four-legged guests were commanded in unison to “SPEAK” in congratulations to the graduates. CCI has provided more than 4,000 service, skilled companion, facility and hearing dogs since 1975. Each dog is valued in excess of $55,000 but costs the recipient nothing. CCI is funded purely on donations and has seven campuses throughout the country. You can learn more about the program on-line at cci.org.
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Hometown girl moves to Woodbridge By Bekke Hess
Envision growing up in wide open spaces with farmland and orchards surrounding your home. That’s what it was like for Donna Marples as a child, living on Austin Road in Manteca, 60-plus years ago. Her father Gil Simoni and his wife Irma purchased a small ranch in 1932 and grew mainly grapes. Donna and her twin brother Duane were born in 1939. During his years of farming, Gil also worked at various jobs, including stacking 100-lb.sugar bags at Spreckels, working as a car salesman and being a California Highway Patrolman. But, Donna says, “His greatest love was working on the farm.” Even today, Gil says he wishes he could get to work trimming the tree outside his apartment window. Some years later, they sold that first property to buy another one just a mile down the road. Their farm now included cows, chickens, horses, almonds, melons and grapes. It was an idyllic time for Donna and Duane. They had lots of space to run and play; their assigned chores were more fun than work. The new property included a fruit stand located along highway 120, and the family sold a variety of their fresh produce, plus freshly-squeezed orange juice. Starting at age 10, Donna and Duane both helped squeeze the oranges, although Donna laughs when she recalls, “Since I was so short, I had to stand on a chair to reach the high counter.” Starting at age five, the twins took accordion lessons. They often performed for local organizations and at local events, including a yearly one at Manteca High School. Duane was also active raising cattle in the 4-H Club. For many years, the entire family took hunting and fishing vacations, often staying for weeks at a time in their travel trailer. Most of their
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favorite destinations were in California. Donna says, “My mother and I especially enjoyed going to Richardson Springs because we could stay in a hotel.” The only other option there was camping. In later years, Gil and Irma would travel more extensively, most often going to Oregon and Yellowstone, enjoying the scenery and the fishing. Gil says, “One of my favorite spots was along the Klamath River.” Donna and Duane attended local schools and graduated from Manteca High. Donna says, “I met (her husband) Bill when I was 15 years old; he was 16. And, yes, I married my high school sweetheart! We’ve been married 54 years.” They both attended Modesto Junior College. After they were married, they moved to South San Francisco for three years. Remembering those days, Donna said, “I worked as a PBX operator at Metal & Thermit in South San Francisco, and Bill worked as a truck driver for Vanucci Bros. Construction in Colma. We moved back to Manteca to raise our family. We owned The Manteca Carpet Barn on Lathrop Road. Bill worked in sales and I was the bookkeeper.” They owned the store for 25 years before selling it and retiring from the working world. The couple recently moved to Del Webb and thoroughly enjoys living in their new home, as well as in the community. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. One daughter and her husband live in Ripon; their daughter will be a senior at Fresno State University. Their other daughter lives in Switzerland with her husband, son and daughter. For many years, Donna and Bill made the trek to visit them, but now the family comes this direction to visit. Donna stays in regular contact with all of them. Gil lives at The Commons and recently celebrated his 100th birthday! He attributes his longevity to several things, including frequent laughter and lots of family time. One of his favorite sayings is “A happy wife is a happy life.” To mark the milestone, there was quite a party at The Commons, attended by the mayor, the police chief and other city officials, many local residents and 34 family members and friends.
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THE DOGGIE BAG
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By Karla Hoyer
Karla's guide to local eats and treats
Serving the community since 1979.
Mikasa Japanese Bistro 15138 S. Harlan Road, Lathrop
Our Pediatric Department provides a comfortable, caring atmosphere for your children.
209-858-1818 Monday—Thursday
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday—Saturday
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Valley Oak Dental Group is a multi-specialty group practice committed to excellence.
We provide the latest General Dentistry procedures in a state-of-the-art dental suite.
General Dentistry Mark A. Hochhalter, DDS Bonnie J. Morehead, DDS Rudy R. Ciccarelli, DDS Elizabeth C. Grecco, DDS Ron G. Joseph, DDS Daman P. Saini, DDS Harneet K. Saini, DDS
Our Oral Surgery Department provides general anesthesia and I.V. sedation in a safe, professional environment.
Pediatric Dentistry
Mikasa is a great place to eat Japanese food in Lathrop and is only five minutes from the community. Owner Harry Yu has mastered the art of making excellent sushi rolls. Mikasa moved into Lathrop only two years ago from Stockton to expand the size of its eatery. I have eaten here several times and have always enjoyed the food. Mikasa has a large wait staff and therefore offers fast and friendly service. Craig and I were lucky enough to be joined for dinner by Peggy Terras and Frank Anger, aka “The Gopher Man of Woodbridge.” We not only had a great dinner but shared great conversation and many laughs. The restaurant is clean, and the food is fresh and served hot with a smile.
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If you want to learn how to make sushi rolls, you can go on-line and get Harry Yu’s recipe for California sushi rolls. Harry gives step by step directions on rolling a perfect sushi roll. The art of sushi rolling comes with a lot of practice.
Our family welcomes yours.
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Dinner prices range from $8 to $16
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The dress is casual, and the menu offers many different choices for a great dining experience. The prices are very reasonable and the food served is more than ample. If you like Japanese food, then I suggest you give it a try for lunch. I really enjoy the salad and Miso soup that is served with the meal.
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The way we are... By Dodie Miller
Thank you to our Woodbridge residents who sent photographs to share.
1 - Gwen Speckman
2 - Jackie Rudy
3 - Al Sanchez
5 - Ray Olivares
7 - Sandi Bosse
4 - Carole Pfoutz
6 - Kaye Sanchez
8 - Ray Pfoutz
9 - Liz Olivares
10 - Mike Crabb
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Lou George Memorial Bench Dedication
contributions was his annual donation to the American Cancer Society at the “Relay for Life” spring fundraising event. This generous donation came from a heart full of gold and a truck bed full of aluminum. In just eight years, Lou raised a staggering $21,000 for the American Cancer Society from recycling bottles and cans, most of which came from the Woodbridge community.
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n May 2012, Woodbridge lost one of our favorite residents, Lou George. Lou was known throughout the community as the man with the permanent smile and an encouraging word for everyone. Since Lou’s passing, he’s been greatly missed by neighbors, friends and loved ones. In honor of Lou’s amazing legacy at Woodbridge, his neighbors and friends took up a collection to install a community bench as a tribute to his memory. It didn’t take long for the residents of Woodbridge to raise the necessary funds for the Lou George Memorial Bench which now proudly sits on the Clubhouse rear patio. On Saturday, June 15, the bench will be dedicated to the community in remembrance of
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ou once said of his passion for collecting bottles and cans for the worthy cause, “It’s the kids. Seeing these little kids smile in spite of their cancer keeps me doing it. One nickel at a time, I’ve got to help them.” Lou’s life and generous spirit.
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or those of us fortunate enough to have known Lou, we believe this is a perfect location for the bench. Lou was full of life and made friends with everyone. Lou’s effervescent personality, charm and outgoing warmth will forever live on at Woodbridge in this social setting. Among Lou’s admirable life
Lou and Sandy, his wife of 50 years, moved to Woodbridge from Milpitas in 2007. Sandy, along with their children and grandchildren, will host the dedication ceremony for the Woodbridge community on June 15, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. All residents are welcome and light desserts will be served. Neighbors and friends will have an opportunity to share special memories of Lou. Here’s to YOU, Lou George!
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History of Relay For Life In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern – cancer. A year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event. Since those first steps, the Relay For Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising more than $4 billion to fight cancer. from the American Cancer Society website
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Women of Woodbridge
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By Ed Shoup
By the time you read this, our group will have served a Mother’s Day breakfast for our community. Everyone has told me our breakfasts are the best meal we serve. Glad to hear that! The meals we prepare are not planned overnight, so once an event is over, preparations are under way for the next event. We plan a cooking event every other month. There are long discussions on how to do it and changes we can make. Our goal is to make a delicious meal that our community will enjoy.
By Linda Little
On the third Tuesday of each month, a group of men remove garbage from the Highway 120 Bypass at Airport Way. There are four on and off ramps that we are responsible for cleaning, and Cal-Trans has erected AdoptA-Highway signs with our group name on them.
Take a Sip for Scholarship
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oodbridge’s own French Bistro (aka Lakeview Clubhouse Multipurpose Room) opened its doors to over 250 residents and guests for the third annual Take a Sip for Scholarship fundraiser sponsored by the Women of Woodbridge, Thursday, May 2. Wines from seven vintners (Stama Winery, Borra Vineyards, Delicato Vineyards, Watts Winery, Windmill Ridge Winery, Brice Station Vintners and Jessie’s Grove Winery) were tasted, as were several varieties of olive oil from Manteca’s Olive Oil Pantry. Student chefs from the Manteca Unified Vocational Academy (MUVA), under the tutelage of Chef Bryan Ehrenholm, manned cooking stations where appetizers ranging from gourmet pizza and quesadillas to Vietnamese spring rolls, Chinese chicken salad and meatballs were prepared. Additionally, students prepared appetizers which were either passed or placed on tables. A separate dessert room featured chocolate mousse, tiramisu and traditional French macaroons, also prepared by the culinary students. Entertainment was provided by musicians from three of the high schools and included a barbershop quartet, choir and jazz band. Table decorations, staged by some very creative WOW members, included a Parisian bistro setting, complete with table and chairs, and a French country scene with a bicycle and its basket filled with bakery items. Proceeds from ticket sales, donations and a raffle resulted in the award of $5,300 in scholarships. A $1,000 and $500 scholarship were awarded to seniors at each of three Manteca high schools. Additionally, $200 was awarded to four of the MUVA culinary students to help defray their expenses to attend a summer culinary program on the East Coast. Thank you to the following local businesses and individuals who underwrote some of the costs through their generous donations: Golf Cart Pros, GP Landscaping, Ferguson Enterprises, Lighting by Rico, The Lori’s (PMZ Realty), Manteca Lighting, Hafer’s Furniture, Prime Shine Car Wash, Sandi Larson (Remax Realty), See Through Windows, Susan Russitano (PMZ Realty) and Valley Oak Dental.
Photo courtesy of Paul Bowers.
Men of Woodbridge meets on the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Club Room. All male residents are encouraged to join and have some fun.
WW II Shipbuilding in Stockton By Linda Little
Tod Ruhstaller, Haggin Museum CEO and History Curator, will examine Stockton’s most important wartime industry: shipbuilding. This presentation, a continuation of the Women of Woodbridge Speaker Series, will take place Thursday, July 11, at 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Lakeview Clubhouse. Through period photographs, Tod will explore the city’s nine shipyards, the types of vessels produced and other aspects of the Stockton home front during World War II. There is no fee for this presentation. However, please sign up at the main desk in the Lakeview Clubhouse as we need a count for set-up and preparation of materials.
The WOW Speaker Series will take place Thursday, July 11 at 2 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Lakeview Clubhouse. Every Woodbridge resident is welcome. Please sign up at the front desk.
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Where in the world?
NEW SHIPMENT OF FLAGS for Del Webb
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So many residents shared their travel photos with us this month we needed to devote a second page to Where in the world? Thank you for taking along a copy of our community newspaper, Woodbridge LIFE, on your travels! See page 38 for more!
Nels and Kathy Overgaard (left) with brother, Duane and Priscilla at Waimea Canyon, Kauai, HI
Call Mel 624-3768
Yvonne Brown and Howard Triebwasser visiting the Mast of Nets Garden in Suzhuo, China
VETERAN MEMORIAL BRICK SALES NEAR $12,000
Sarah and Glen Tella celebrate their first anniversary at the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite
By Jack Dauler
As our memorial brick sales campaign reaches its fifth month, the Woodbridge Veterans Group invites any Woodbridge resident to purchase a brick in honor/memory of a United States veteran. We ask that any who apply for a $125 4” x 8” brick or a $500 8” x 8” brick make sure that the person(s) being honored is a U.S. veteran. We have also made a change to our order forms to thank “All who have or will purchase a brick that will be donated to the Woodbridge Veteran’s Memorial.” Please look for our fund raising gauge in the Clubhouse lobby to keep track of our progress. For any questions regarding making a contribution to our veteran’s memorial in the form of a brick or cash donation, please call: Jack Dauler @ 629-8575 or Roger Cunning @ 647-4380.
Robert Philis and Harleene Bebout at Columbia State Park
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The Woodbridge lifestyle . . .
Kathleen Music (left) welcomes and stamps the hand of Harleene Bebout (right).
WBL photo by Robert Philis.
Photos by Dodie Miller.
John Green (left) and Birdie Nieri (right) dressed the part. WOODBRIDGE'S FIRST HOBO DINNER, April 20 CLUBHOUSE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, May 5
WBL photo by Robert Philis.
Diana Clements (center) enters a bid in the silent auction.
WBL photo by Robert Philis. WBL photo by Robert Philis.
Mariachi band entertains residents during Clubhouse anniversary party.
Lifestyle Committee members and spouses "plate up" the Cinco de Mayo meal at the Fifth Anniversary Celebration.
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WBL photo by Robert Philis.
HAPPY HOUR ON THE LAKEVIEW CLUBHOUSE PATIO, May 17
WBL photo by Robert Philis.
WBL photo by Robert Philis.
Let's dance! (l to r) Marie Moffatt, Nancy Behney, George Moffat (partially hidden), Kay Green, Peg Holt, Mary Jo Kusalo (in foreground), and Helen Engstrand enjoy music by Dave Badilla. WBL photo by Robert Philis.
A family fishing trip to Lake Rockwell.
Fun times and friendships abound!
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Garden Tasks for June By Sandi Larson, Master Gardener
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eep an eye out for pests in your vegetable garden and continue planting new plants to stagger your crops. Stake tomato plants as they get larger.
Sandi Larson
Fireblight is a problem this time of year. If your branches are turning brown rapidly, this virus has probably affected your plant. If you suspect fireblight, cut the branch off, taking at least one inch of healthy wood. Rinse the blades of your pruners with a bleach solution after each cut and before putting them away. Feeding your plant with fish emulsion or foliar spray will protect your trees and shrubs from additional damage. Good annuals for our Central Valley heat are zinnias, cosmos and petunias. For shade, try impatiens or million bells. Continue to feed citrus year round. If your fruit trees are getting heavy with fruit, consider thinning them out to two or three of the largest fruits per bunch. Also, if your grape canopy is getting too large, you can start thinning it down a bit, but make sure you leave enough cover over your fruit to protect it from the birds and sunburn.
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fter acid-loving plants have bloomed is a good time to trim them back and give them a little acid-loving fertilizer. It’s also a good time to give your plants a little mulch but don’t put the mulch too close to the base of your plants. Continue to battle snails, slugs and aphids. If you put in annuals and don’t put down some snail bait, be prepared to be shocked the next morning! Yup, snails will have munched their way through those marigolds, zinnias and petunias. If you don’t have pets, the pelleted snail bait seems to last better with irrigation. Planting container plants this time of year will reap great rewards later. Consider putting a tall plant in the center of the pot, followed on the edges by trailing plants such as lobelia, million bells or potato vine in chartreuse or burgundy. Again, put snail bait in with your plants from the start. Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer reduced to about one-quarter strength every other week.
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on’t forget to check the battery on your irrigation timer. This is particularly important if you are going on vacation. During a power outage, I believe the controller will revert to the factory settings which may not work during our heat spells. Two lovely places to visit this month would be the Lavender Hollow Farm in Escalon and/or the Amador Flower Farm in Plymouth. The Lavender Hollow Farm is open Fridays through Sundays in June, with the exception of Father’s Day. It has a great gift shop with a nice variety of smaller lavenders for sale. Daylilies are the specialty at the Amador Flower Farm; they ship nationwide. Amador Flower Farm is open most days.
Happy gardening!
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WOA Groups and Clubs:
Club, Group Artists & Crafters
Day Mon/Wed/Sat Monday Sunday 1st Wednesday Monday 3rd Monday 1st Tuesday Tuesdays Tuesday Thursday Friday Thursday Fri/Sat
Bocce Ball Book Club Bridge Bunco Cancer Support Chair Volleyball Cribbage Crochet/Knitting Dance Drama Game Night Grandparents Hand & Foot Cards
Time 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Wed/Fri/Sun Thursday Men of Woodbridge 2nd Monday Mexican Train Dominoes Tuesday Thursday
1 p.m. 7 p.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m.
Neighborhood Watch Pickleball
10 a.m.
Weekdays
Monday Mon/Wed/Fri Ladies' Doubles Tue/Thu Men's Doubles Wed/Fri Pinochle Monday Thursday Poker Wednesday Friday Second Chance Band Varies Strummin' Wonders Monday Tennis Sun/Tue/Thu Monday Trivia (Fun Trivia) 3rd Tuesday Veterans 2nd Monday WB Softball See Schedule Wheels of Woodbridge 1st Tuesday Wine 101 1st Wednesday Women of Woodbridge 3rd Wednesday Woodbridge Singers Alternate Mondays
Member SIPC
1 p.m. 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Varies 3:30 p.m. Open Play 6 p.m. 7 Ppm. 4 p.m. Varies 10 a.m. Varies 11 a.m. 7 p.m.
Contact Kathy Dezotte
Phone 209-239-1617
Ray Pfoutz Reneé St. Lawrence Don St. Lawrence Mary Braun Jackie Rudy Jacquie Steffy Dave Steffy Reneé St. Lawrence Bill Goodwin Anne Madrid Pat Buxton Claudia Watkins Ann King
209-239-0387 209-825-7137 209-825-7137 209-239-0409 209-824-0454 209-825-4805 209-825-4805 209-825-7137 209-823-9767 209-824-5725 209-239-8663 209-823-8678 209-815-9805
Terrell Estes
209-824-7464
Bob Hall Robert Philis
209-239-5712 209-239-1542
Claudia Watkins
209-823-8678
Al Sanchez Joe Victoria John Green Carla Marquardt Matt Madrid
209-239-8235 209-815-9343 209 239-5256 209-624-3754 209-824-5725
Bob Hall Nick Music Dave Reed Bill Barnhart Ron Kreitzer Marybeth Saari Jacquie Steffy
209-239-5712 209-825-9451 209-239-5175 209-629-8838 209-923-4350 209-629-8430 209-825-4805
Location ACR ACR BBC CR CR CR CR MPR MPR ACR MPR MPR CR Varies ACR ACR CR CR CR Varies TPC TPC TPC TPC TPC LVC LVC LVC LVC Varies CR/ACR TPC TPC CR MPR DWF CR BR MPR MPR
Non WOA Clubs of Interest: Club Christian Men 55ers RV Group Indoor Walking Class Iowa Girls Quilters Red Hat Ladies Senior Bowling Women's Bible Study ACR AR BBC BLDR
Arts & Crafts Room Andover Room Bocce Ball Courts Billiard Room
BR CR DK DWF
Day Varies Varies Mon/Wed/Fri Varies 2nd Friday Varies Tuesday Friday Bristol Room Club Room Demo Kitchen Del Webb Field
Time
8:30 a.m. Varies 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. FITC GPC IP LBRY
Fitness Center Golf Putt Course Indoor Pool Library
Contact Mel Reynolds Sue Edmiston Jacque Reynolds Chris Russell Kathy Dezotte Claudia Watkins Barbara Silva Carolyn Johnson
Phone 209-624-3768 209-601-9210 209-629-8508 209-559-1169 209-239-1617 209-823-8678 209-824-0262 209-239-0936
LVC Lakeview Clubhouse MPR Multipurpose Room OP Outdoor Pool PATIO Outdoor BBQ & Patio
Location Varies Varies MPR Varies ACR Varies Strike Zone Varies
TPC Tennis & Pickelball Courts PMH Pulte Model Homes PP Panda Park QR Quincy Room SBP Stockbridge Park
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WOA Special Events Calendar
June 2
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Clubhouse painting project begins; will last about two weeks
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8 a.m. – Nominating period open for Resident Director positions
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6 p.m. – Wine 101
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Noon - Ladies’ Luncheon 7 p.m. – “Scenes from Everyday Life” play
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5:30 p.m. – Taco Feed by Steve’s Mobile Glass
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6 p.m. – California Telephone Access Program
5:30 p.m. – Potluck Italian Style
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3 p.m. – Community Listening Post
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7 p.m. – “Scenes from Everyday Life” play
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5:30 p.m. – Happy Hour
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10 a.m. – Spring Garden Tour
6 p.m. – Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 a.m. – Leave for Tahoe Getaway
10 a.m.– Community Champagne Brunch by Del Webb
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5:30 p.m. - '50s Hot Rods Band dance
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9 a.m. – New Resident Orientation
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2:30 p.m. – Leave Tahoe, return to Woodbridge
July 7
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6 p.m. - Wine 101
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4th of July
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2 p.m. - WOW Speakers SeriesStockton’s Shipbuilding Operations during WWII
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3 p.m. - Board Meeting
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5:30 p.m. Breakfast for Dinner Potluck
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Meet the Candidates Night – Time TBD
Wednesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. – Board of Directors meeting Wednesday, July 24 at 3 p.m. – Board of Directors meeting
Committee Meetings: Monday, June 10 at 2 p.m. – Policy & Procedures meeting Thursday, June 13 at 3 p.m. – Property & Grounds meeting
Friday, June 28 at 4 p.m. – WBL Editorial Team meeting
New Resident Orientation:
► All regularly scheduled club and group meeting dates and times are listed on page 34. 2
Board Meetings:
Tuesday, June 25 at 2 p.m. – Finance meeeting
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WOA Dates to Remember
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7 p.m. – “Scenes from Everyday Life” play
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Thursday, June 27 at 9 a.m.
Miscellaneous WOA meetings: Wednesday, June 19 at 3 p.m. – Community Listening Post
12
5 p.m. Nominating period closes for Resident Director positions
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6 p.m. - Happy Hour
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9 a.m. - CPR Class 10 a.m. - Wheels of Woodbridge Car Show
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1 p.m. Resident Art Show
27
6:30 p.m. - Summer dance w/Crystal Image Band
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WBL photo by Robert Philis.
WBL photo by Robert Philis.
New model homes unveiled
Photo from delwebbhome.com.
Food vendors were popular at the grand opening of the model homes.
Photo from delwebbhome.com.
People were excited to tour the seven new models.
Photo from delwebbhome.com.
The Artist model has a room dedicated to arts and crafts.
The largest model, The Portrait, contains an optional hearth room off the dining area. The Scholar could have a snore room.
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Where in the world ?
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Share your travel photos with us. We especially love it when you take along a copy of our very own community newspaper, Woodbridge LIFE.
Woodbridge LIFE is traveling the world! TOP ROW (l to r): Karen and Bob Beauchamp in Barbados; Mike and Eileen Hill in Bora Bora during a month-long cruise to Hawaii and the South Pacific in April 2012; Jack and Penny Dauler at the Dole Plantation on Oahu. CENTER: Melinda Fiorio visiting a windmill farm in Holland; Lorraine and John Sommerhalder at Lake Mead, Nevada. BOTTOM ROW (l to r): Pat Dobbins in Washington, D.C.; Ray and Irene McHenry (left) and Britt-Marie and Dan Bogue surprisingly met aboard a Princess ship while cruising from San Francisco to Hawaii. The two Woodbridge couples enjoyed two weeks on the ship touring four Hawaiian Islands; Al and Bea Lingenfelter show off "Woodbridge LIFE" in front of son Tom Lingenfelter's tourism business in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. See page 29 for more photos!
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