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Ron Jones - Sterling Realty

Ron Jones of Sterling Realty and his wife Lola have lived in Pleasant Hill for the last ten years. They chose the community for the diversity and quaint neighborhoods as well as the great people. Ron remarked that “an added bonus is that just thirty minutes away are large cities and major airports. The ocean is close in one direction and the mountains in the other.� Ron started his real estate career as a residential loan officer and truly enjoyed his work. After a number of years as a successful loan agent, he decided to switch over to the sales side and quickly found that working as a listing/buyers agent was just as gratifying. Ron has over twenty years of real estate experience and is an asset to Sterling Realty and the

community he serves. In his spare time, Ron enjoys hiking, mountain bike riding and fishing, and all of this within a 30mile radius of Pleasant Hill. Real estate values are on the rise. When listing your home for sale, make sure you hire a qualified real estate agent. Ron’s advice to sellers: 1. Don’t over value your property; it will linger on the market. 2. Clean up clutter. If you have large furniture, move some to the garage. It will make your home look and feel more spacious. 3. Do the small things that will make your property more attractive. Trim the lawn, pull the weeds, paint the trim, remove old cars from the driveway, etc. 4. Remember your home is still your biggest investment. You can contact Ron Jones of Sterling Realty at: 925-674-9500.

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Joy of Remembrance Hospice of the East Bay and the Martinez Chamber of Commerce invites the public to participate in the annual Tree of Lights ceremony on Saturday, November 10, 5pm at the majestic old oak tree on Morello Avenue, north of Arnold Drive. The tree will be dedicated to the Cathy McCause family in honor of the late Pat Hoxworth Hill, Conrad Hoxworth & Alfred Hoxworth. Join Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder, chamber members, the city council and Martinez residents as the Contra Costa sky is brightened this holiday season, honoring the lives of loved ones. Festivities include music by Creekside Church, reading of a memorial poem, memorial names, holiday treats and hot cocoa. Share the magical moment when the tree is lighted! Lights can be dedicated for a minimum gift of $25; donors of $100 or more can choose to have their name listed in the tree lighting program. Taxdeductible tree sponsorships range from $250 to $10,000. Proceeds from Tree of Lights ceremonies benefit our communities and the patients and families in the care of Hospice of the East Bay. Established in 1977, Hospice of the East Bay is a not-for-profit agency that helps people cope with end of life by providing medical, emotional, spiri-

tual and practical support for patients and families, regardless of their ability to pay. For light purchases, donations, sponsorships and event questions, please call (925) 887-5678 or visit www.MartinezHospiceTree.com. Please consider bringing an unwrapped holiday gift suitable for 1218 year old teens, for Foster a Dream’s annual December Winter Wonderland (www.fosteradream.com). Special thanks are extended to The UPS Store/Arnold Drive, Smokey D’s BBQ, Community Focus, Connolloy & Taylor and Shell Oil Products US Martinez. For the last 26 years a total of 11 Hospice trees have been lit each season throughout Contra Costa. To learn more, visit www.hospiceeastbay. org.

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Pleasant Hill Senior Activities 249 Gregory Lane (925) 798-8788 Nov. 16 - Friday Flik 1pm. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011, PG-13, 133 mins) Super-agent Ethan Hunt dangles from skyscrapers and otherwise takes daring to new heights on another operation from the Impossible Missions Force. Helping Hunt get the job done is droll fellow IMF agent Luther Stickel. Winslow Center, Assembly Room: 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd., Pleasant Hill, FREE. Nov. 20 - Get to Know your Gadget! NEW! 10am-noon.While you may never be too old to learn, when it comes to gadgets, you can never be too young to teach which is why once again we are partnering with the Pleasant Hill Teen Council to help you figure out your gadget! Our one-on-one appointments can cover cell phones, Kindles, iPad, etc.. Appointments required; please let us know what gadget you will need help with and if it’s a cell phone, we need to know the make and model. FREE; donations accepted and will go to the Teen Center’s Furniture Fund. VFW Bldg.: 1919 Wendell Ln., Pleasant Hill.

Nov. 2 – Annual Holiday Bazaar 9am-2pm/ Lunch: 11:30am-1pm. Featuring a “White Elephantâ€? section, plants, home dĂŠcor, holiday decorations, cards, lots of jewelry, a bake sale and our craft group will be selling their creations. Lunch will consist of pasta, green salad, garlic bread, coffee, tea, ice tea and water. Tickets: $4 pre-sale/$4.50 at the door. Nov. Tuesdays – Zumba Gold 9 - 9:45am. Zumba Gold fuses Latin and International rhythms with easy-to-follow dance moves for 50 minutes of non-stop fun. Zumba Gold was designed for the active older adult or Zumba beginners with a lower intensity & slower pace, but without missing any of the contagious excitement! $20 per session (4 classes). Drop-in $6. 1111 Ferry Street. Call office to register (925) 370-8770 or drop in. Instructor: Jo Nash Nov. Wednesdays - Alzheimer’s Respite Program 10am– 4pm. Martinez Respite group is for those with Alzheimer’s or memory loss from other causes. Activities to help group members function to the best of their ability include discussion groups, exercise, crafts, table games and projects to maintain social skills. Class size is limited. One-time $20 registration fee & daily lab fee of $15, (includes a nutritious lunch.) Sponsored by the City of Martinez. Call (925) 370-8772 for information, space availability and registrations. No Drop-In participation. 1111 Ferry Street. Instructor: Bonnie Pannell Nov. 11 - Pancake Breakfast 8am–11am. Pancakes or toast, sausage, eggs, orange juice and coffee. Everyone is welcome. $3.50 adults/$2 10yrs. and younger. Handmade crafts, perfect for gifts, will be on sale during the breakfast.

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