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Meet the Roda Family: You Can Come Home Again Photo by Kim Lind Photography

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Table of Contents Letter to Residents

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Expert Contributors List

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Meet the Roda Family: You Can Come Home Again

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ARF Adoption Stars

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Real Estate Statistics

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Calendar of Events

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Hello QWO. Goodbye Cellulite

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Our Mission

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AAUW Evening Stroll in the Ruth Bancroft Gardens

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Emu Adventure Adventure Time

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Spring Sports are BACK at SRVHS!

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Have You Tried Thai House Restaurant? You Should!

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Resident Feature

Pet Corner

A message from Don Williams, president of the Blackhawk Collection: “Donate your collector car today and the Wheelchair Foundation will match the sale amount

of the car, dollar for dollar, doubling the amount that will go to providing wheelchairs for those in need.

One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to wheelchairs, with no administrative costs. The Wheelchair Foundation has delivered over 20,000 wheelchairs to 65 countries around the world and I am proud to be involved with it.”

For details on how to donate your collector car, please call 925-736-3444

This beautiful 1952 MG TD was generously donated recently to the Wheelchair Foundation.

Expert Contributor

Charity Spotlight

Local Sports

Business Spotlight

Troops Direct Golf Challenge

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Shrimp Sensation

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Tee it Up in the Hills of Pleasanton

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Share Your Story During the Time of COVID-19

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Eskaton’s Commitment to Innovation

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The Bay Area’s Largest Tacori Event is Coming Up in May!

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Charity Spotlight

Cooking Corner Tee Time

Community News Business Profile

Expert Contributor

The Wheelchair Foundation, a division of Behring Global Educational Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation, has a goal to provide a free wheelchair to every child, teen and adult worldwide who needs one but does not have the means to acquire one.

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Hey Neighbors!

Publication Team Publisher:

Jo Peek, Danville Resident since 2014 Content Coordinator: Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017 Designer: Emily Lund Jo Peek

Contributing Photographer: Kim Lind Photography

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Welcome to May! This is the month of flowers, celebrations, and the kickoff of BBQ season (although where we live, isn’t it always BBQ season?!) Our family loves the beach and we are definitely looking forward to spending more time there this year.

We’re also wrapping up the end of what is surely an unforgettable school year.

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2021!

In this issue of Danville Living CA you are going to meet the Roda family. Jennifer and Adam along with their two kids, Bailey and Harlan, have deep roots in the community.

And of course we have a ton of other awesome content from our residents and experts.

See you around town!

Contact: Jo Peek Email: JPeek@bestversionmedia.com

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Expert Contributors

To learn more about becoming an expert contributor, contact Jo Peek at jpeek@bestversionmedia.com.

Arboriculture Atlas Tree Service Inc. James S. Duncan 925-687-3631 atlastreeservice@atlastreeservice.com www.atlastreeservice.com

James S. Duncan is the manager for Atlas Tree Services and has been working for the company since 1989. He has been a Certified Arborist since 1997, specializing in helping homeowners and developers throughout the Bay Area with understanding the health and impact of the trees on their lands.

Cosmetic Surgery Stephen J. Ronan MD FACS Blackhawk Plastic Surgery and Migraine Center 925-736-5757 www.blackhawkplasticsurgery.com

Blackhawk Plastic Surgery has been offering their patients the highest quality cosmetic treatments in the Blackhawk area for more than 15 years. Now they are thrilled to introduce the Blackhawk Migraine Clinic led by migraine specialist, Alicia Choquette. Alicia brings over 5 years of migraine expertise to the Blackhawk Migraine Clinic and looks forward to helping patients live a better quality of life migraine free.

Dance Lessons Tiffany’s Dance Academy and Twinkle Star Dance Paul and Tiffany Henderson (925) 447-5299 paul@tiffanydance.com or tiffany@tiffanydance.com www.tiffanydance.com

Paul and Tiffany Henderson own 6 successful Tiffany’s Dance Academy locations in the Bay Area and there are over 300 subscribers to their Twinkle Star Dance pre-school and middle-school curriculum worldwide. Since 2000, they’ve consulted with dance studio owners all over the world. Students who have attended Tiffany’s Dance Academy are routinely accepted to major dance companies and colleges all over the country and Canada.

Education St. Isidore School (925) 837-2977 info@stisidore.org www.stisidore.org

St. Isidore School is the East Bay’s largest Catholic School serving TK-8th Grade. We believe each student is a unique and beautiful gift. We foster individuality in a familial environment, inspiring students to explore and grow. Our teachers create a love of learning by nurturing an inquisitive spirit, building connections, and developing critical thinking. We understand that today’s learners are tomorrow’s leaders.

End of Life Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park Bob Gordon (650) 550-8808 info@cypresslawn.com https://www.cypresslawn.com

Robert Gordon Jr. began his career at his grandfather’s cemetery and funeral home as a teenager — he worked in every position, eventually rising to the level of Vice President. He went on to hold director positions at both the El Camino Group and Service Corporation International. Bob is now the President and CEO of the Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association. He is a licensed funeral director and cemetery broker.

Home Maintenance AAA San Ramon 925-314-2600 www.aaa.com/housemanager

AAA House manager is your partner in home maintenance. Trusted and reliable House Managers tackle your to-do list and help you create a plan to get ahead of future maintenance needs, all to keep you home running smoothly. Whether you have a leaky faucet, smart home tech to install, or need your gutters cleaned, AAA House Manager works for your home so your home can work for you.

HVAC & IAQ Evergreen IAQ JC Garcia 925-444-5069 jc@evergreenIAQ.com https://evergreeniaq.com

We are a family owned, residential AC and heating company specializing in indoor air quality and high efficiency system maintenance. I truly believe that every household should be able to control their comfort level while keeping their energy costs to a minimum AND ensure clean, fresh air to breathe inside their own homes. It IS your castle after all.I am committed to reinventing the industry and showing the world a new way to do business and get things done... The Evergreen Way.

Interior Design Casey Howard Interior Design Casey Howard 925-725-4223 info@caseyhowardid.com www.caseyhowardID.com

Casey Howard Interior Design is a full-service boutique interior design studio specializing in residential and hospitality.

Work with us on new construction, large and small scale renovations, and full-scope furnishings projects. CHID’s edgy classic aesthetic is grounded in functionality layered with the unexpected and provocative. Based in the heart of Danville, California, CHID works throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley, Marin County, Silicon Valley, and beyond.

Jewelry, Diamonds & Timepieces Steve Padis Steve Padis Jewelry info@padisjewelry.com www.padisjewelry.com

Steve and Judy Padis own and operate Padis Jewelry, which has four locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. They founded the company in 1974 and are proud to have earned a reputation as one of the finest jewelers in San Francisco, serving generations of clients for their most precious moments in life, from engagement to anniversary to milestone gifts.

Padis Jewelry maintains top-tier relationships with the most sought-after designers including Tacori, Forevermark, Verragio, Breitling, Tag Heuer, and Roberto Coin. As members of the American Gem Society, Padis is among the top 5% of jewelers across the country.

Real Estate Janice Jordan Broker/Associate at Compass 925-580-7482 janice.jordan@compass.com

Janice Jordan comes from three generations of real estate experts. Her passion and perseverance, combined with 30 years of experience and being a Danville resident for over 20 years, is her key to creating an extraordinary client experience, always exceeding expectations, and the reason clients call on her every time they are buying or selling a home.

She is an upstanding member of the community and spends her time volunteering and supporting local events. In her spare time, Janice enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and spending time with her daughter Jenna, her horse, Wilder, and Australian Shepherd, Buster.

Remodeling America’s Dream Homeworks Vlad Chernioglo (916) 739-0996 vladc@dreamhomeworks.com

Our company offers one-stop shopping for your complete kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects. We handle the design, materials and installation in house, so you only deal with one, full-service company. Find all the styles, fixtures and products for your renovation project in our 20,000 sq. ft. kitchen and bathroom showroom.

Wealth Management Jim Carbonell Matt Forrey The Carbonell Forrey Wealth Management Group 925-279-1701 carbonellforreywmg@rbc.com www.rbcwmfa.com/carbonellforreywmg/

Local Danville residents, Jim and Matt have worked with families in the Bay Area for the past two decades. The Carbonell Forrey team offers customized investment planning and management services based on each individual’s unique set of needs and objectives. With a family-first approach, the team prides itself on delivering an exceptional experience so that clients are able to focus on the other important aspects of their lives.

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Resident Feature

Meet the Roda Family: You Can Come Home Again

By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017

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here are some couples that you meet and you just know that they live a life filled with fun and adventure. Adam and Jennifer Roda are one of those couples. From the moment they met, on a whitewater rafting trip in California, to their engagement in France, and now navigating the thrills of parenthood and careers, they’ve tackled everything together and look forward to so much more!

Jennifer and Adam’s story begins in a remote part of Northern California. Adam made his way up there with a group of old high school friends and Jennifer went with her roommate, a sister of one of Adam’s friends. Adam reminisces, “There were no rules on this trip, we were given the boats without guides, atypical but we knew the folks running the company. The two of us ended up being the captains of an armada of people intent on partying, not navigating the river. Seeing Jen get bounced out of our raft while leading the charge through the whitewater was good enough for me. “Jen From the River” and I got together as soon as we both made it back to the city.” Before their wedding in 2014, Jen and Adam solidified their ability to face adversity and challenges together by backpacking all around the world.

In 2017 the couple and their daughter Bailey (5 years old), moved back to the same home in Danville that Jennifer grew up in. This house has been in the family since the 1960’s and saw not only baby Jen come home from the hospital, but a generation later saw her son, Harlan, now 3 years old, arrive as well. Along with adding new family members, the Rodas have also done plenty of work on their home, renovating it and completing an addition to give the kids and 7-year-old labrador, Hank, plenty of space to run around.

Hank is described as “everyone’s best friend” - he is a happygo-lucky guy and a skilled escape artist, “Recently, he spent the afternoon at an engineering firm downtown after the staff there were kind enough to take him in while they looked for his owners.” One of Hank’s favorite pastimes is pheasant hunting. “He is very enthusiastic about having a job that contributes to the family, and stands by proudly on the nights that we prepare pheasant for dinner.”

Renovating their current home wasn’t the first home project they took on together. They took Jennifer’s eye for design and Adam’s “jack of all trades” mindset and flipped a couple houses together early in their marriage! Their other hobbies include just about anything that the Tahoe region has to offer - skiing, mountain biking, snowmobiling, boating, and more. Adam grew up in Mt. Shasta, CA, where he skied competitively, and passed that love onto Bailey and Harlan, who can both hit the slopes at their young ages. Based on how they drive their snowmobiles and four wheelers, competition might be in their future too. “Bailey is known

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for building jumps, and Harlan is of the opinion that speed limits are more of a suggestion than the rule,” adds Jennifer.

Back in the East Bay, the Rodas love to take walks on the Iron Horse Trail, hike through the amazing surrounding hills, and of course make multiple pit stops at the Yogurt Shack.

The kids also take piano lessons at Danville Music. Last year the whole family piled into an RV and drove it through the Southwest. These trips and activities and love for the great outdoors all feed into the Roda family motto, “Be curious.”

That curiosity extends well into adulthood: the desire for personal growth and higher learning is shown everyday as dad, Adam, works on his MBA at UC Davis. He is currently a project manager in the pharmaceutical industry here in the Bay Area. Jennifer went to the University of Oregon and decided to make wine her career. She works for Napa Valley winery Trinchero Family Estates.

As a family of go-getters, it’s no surprise that mom and dad are “extremely proud of the adventurous spirit we see in our kids and try to foster their confidence as much as possible.” With Bailey heading into kindergarten in the fall and Harlan growing more independent everyday, it will be fun to watch what new adventures they take their parents on next!

Do you know a neighbor who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbor to be featured in one of our upcoming issues!

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Pet Adoption Corner

Leo:

ARF Adoption Stars

Julia:

Submitted by ARF Looking for a furry friend during this trying time? Good news — ARF is now offering a no-contact virtual adoption process! If you see an animal you’re interested in on our website, just fill out an online inquiry form. Once your inquiry has been received, you will be added to our virtual adoption queue.

Four-year-old Leo is charming, active, and playful. His top two favorite activities are exploring on long walks and chasing his favorite toys. Leo is looking for a home where he can stretch his legs, have a few adventures, and cozy up next to his favorite people to watch a good movie and enjoy a late night snack!

The adoption fee for puppies (<6 months) is $350, for adult dogs is $250, and senior dogs (7+ years) and special needs dogs are 50% off the adoption fee.

Meet your forever friend at Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, during adoption hours: Noon to 6 pm Wednesday & Thursday, Noon to 7 pm Friday, and Noon to 6 pm Saturday & Sunday.

Would you like to be part of the heroic team that saves the lives of rescued dogs and cats? Can you share your talents to connect people and animals? ARF volunteers are making a difference! For more information see our website, www.arflife.org, or call (925) 256-1ARF.

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One-year-old Julia is not only adorable to look at but she has such a delightful personality as well. This petite girl is a major cuddle bug and likes nothing better than to snuggle, purr and make muffins. Julia tested positive for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and should be kept indoors to protect her immune system. FIV is specific to cats, and does not spread through casual contact such as shared water bowls, litter boxes, snuggling, or playing with other cats.

The adoption fee for kittens (<6 months) is $150, for adult cats is $100, $25 off each for multiple cats/kittens, and senior cats (7+ years) and special needs cats are 50% off the adoption fee.

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Real Estate Listings in West Danville Real Estate is proudly sponsored by Gatti Real Estate Addresses in Bold are Seller’s/Buyer’s represented by Ron and Joe Gatti | 4/10/21

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Active Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

El Dorado Ave Jewel Terrace

$499,900 $710,000

Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Ashley Cir Garden Creek Pl

$749,900 $848,000

Pending Listings Street List Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

San Ramon Valley Blvd Danville Oak Pl Garden Creek Pl W El Pintado Winfield Ln 918 Podva Ln Briar Pl William Ct

$649,000 $779,995 $825,000 $899,950 $1,179,000 $1,329,000 $1,388,888 $1,498,000

W Linda Mesa Ave La Gonda Way Clipper Hill Rd Remington Loop Sky Terrace Montair Dr Glendora Cir

$1,850,000 $2,299,000 $2,495,000 $2,695,000 $2,799,999 $3,495,000 $4,109,900

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Sold Listings Street List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Sold Listings Street List Price Sold Price Sq. Ft. Beds Baths

Ilo Ln $498,000 Ashley Cir $679,900 Elworthy Ranch Dr $919,000 Elworthy Ranch Dr $955,000 Elworthy Ranch Dr $955,000

Old Town Ln El Dorado Ave. Mariposa Ct Gerald Dr Bonanza Way

$500,000 $670,000 $900,000 $944,000 $944,000

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$1,240,000 $1,375,000 $1,495,000 $2,099,000 $2,595,000

$1,290,000 $1,430,000 $1,555,000 $2,025,000 $2,500,000

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Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. The data does not represent the listings of any one agent or agency but represents the activity of the real estate community in the area. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in the magazine is separate from the statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.

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Coming Soon

201 El Sobrante Drive, Danvillle

101 Via Serena, Alamo

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3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2,846 Sq Ft | $1,999,000 Custom Craftsman luxury home built in 2010 with gourmet chef’s kitchen/great room combo. Flat .33 of an acre lot with RV/boat parking access. 3 master bedroom suites with ensuite bathrooms + Front Office or possible 4th bedroom.

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3,183 Sq Ft | $2,400,000 Single story home in one of Westside Alamo’s most coveted neighborhoods. The ample backyard features a pool, art cottage, an extra office cottage, and built-in barbeque area. Moments from the Iron Horse Trail.

4 Beds | 3 Baths | $2,495,000 Westside Danville location on one of the most soughtafter streets. Located on a flat 1/2 acre, the future home possibilities are endless. A short distance from the Iron Horse Trail, and award-winning schools.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sat., Apr. 24 - Sun., Jun. 6

Every Monday

Big Cool Stuff Exhibit

Tips for Change Community Fundraising Events

@Museum of the San Ramon Valley The museum will be displaying BIG COOL STUFF for six weeks.

Some of the items are big and cool like a poultry incubator, cream separator, and Union Academy (1st CCC high school) sign. Other items are just cool like 2 working Victrolas, a vintage buggy, a brass kerosene fan, a child’s dental chair and historic dental equipment, dresses from the 19th century, Valley Pioneer bound books from the 1960s and earlier, tools and much more. All items displayed are from local families. Come and learn what life was like for descendants of the area. Check online for opening hours and cost of admission: https://museumsrv.org for more information

@Gianni’s Italian Bistro Gianni’s Italian Bistro opens up their restaurant to support our local non-profit community. Tips for change is a fun and unique way for local local charity organizations to raise much needed funds. Volunteers and supporters of local nonprofits suit up and become your servers for the evening with all tips and 10% of sales going to support their organization.

This event occurs most Monday evenings between 5 and 8pm and is open to the public. Reservations required.

Fri., May 14

Preschool Performance @Your Own Home The Brian Waite Band is ready to put on a great show in this month’s Preschool Performance! Don’t miss this fun and exciting event! Head to www.villagetheatreshows.com to purchase your online ticket to the Zoom performance.

Time: 10am Cost: $2.50

Save the Date Sat., Jun. 19 - Sat., Jul. 31

Totally Trains Running Through the Depot @Museum of the San Ramon Valley Model trains will return for the summer. Whether young or old, you will love spending a summer afternoon watching the trains run around the tracks. Check online for opening hours and cost of admission: https://museumsrv.org for more information

Sat., May 15

Comedy in Place with Liz Grant & Friends @Your Home You need some big laughs with this super talented line up! Via Zoom. Tickets sold until 6:30 day of show, link mailed an hour prior.

Join the FUN! Buy tickets online at www.villagetheatreshows.com Time: 7:30pm Cost: $15

Mon., May 31

Memorial Day Ceremony @Oak Hill Park Honor and remember our fallen veterans at Danville’s Memorial Day Celebration. Follow the American flags on Stone Valley Road to Oak Hill Park, where you’ll enjoy live music, entertainment, and a special ceremony including guest speakers and tributes to past and present service members. Bring a picnic lunch and share this patriotic and educational event with the whole family.

Time: 10:30 am

Every Saturday

Farmers’ Market @Railroad Ave. Municipal Parking Lot-Downtown Get the freshest seasonal fare at Danville Certified Farmers’ Market. You’ll find fruits and vegetables direct from local farmers, along with fresh-cut flowers, bedding plants and fresh breads. This event is located at Railroad & Prospect Avenues and offers free parking in the adjacent lot.

Time: 9am-1pm More information at www.pcfma.com

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Hello QWO. Goodbye Cellulite

By Stephen Ronan, MD FACS, Blackhawk Plastic Surgery & MedSpa

history of cellulite investigation to help determine the safety and efficacy of the product. These two identical trials enrolled 845 women in the United States, aged, 18 or older, with moderate to severe cellulite. During the trials, reductions in cellulite severity were observed more frequently in the QWO group compared to the others.

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t Blackhawk Plastic Surgery & MedSpa we’re always looking for the latest aesthetic treatments to offer our patients. This month we are thrilled to announce an exciting new, non-surgical treatment plan for cellulite called QWO. QWO (collagenase clostridium histolyticum-aaes) is a revolutionary new product from Endo Aesthetics. It is the first and only FDA-approved injectable for the treatment of moderate to severe cellulite of adult women, and we are one of the first practices in the Bay Area to offer this exciting new product.

There are typically three things that cause cellulite’s distinct dimples: over time, your skin thins, fat cells enlarge and push against the skin, and the fibrous bands under the skin’s surface thicken and cause tension. QWO is made from enzymes called collagenases. When injected, these enzymes target and break down the fibrous bands under the skin. Once the tension in the bands is released, fat cells are redistributed to help smooth out surface dimples.

Before introducing QWO, Endo Aesthetics conducted the largest clinical trials in the

If you are interested in learning more about this new cellulite treatment plan, I encourage you to call or come in for a consultation with me or one of our nurse practitioners. Yes, I know it can be hard to talk about something as personal as your cellulite, but perhaps you can take comfort in knowing that you’re not alone in your struggles. Approximately 90% of women have cellulite, no matter what they eat or how much they exercise.

If together we determine that this new QWO product is right for you, we will develop a personalized plan, including the target treatment areas and total number of treatments. At each office visit, injections take as little as 10-15 minutes. Visible results are typically achieved in 10 weeks, and most women can expect to come in for three treatments, 21 days apart.

Please call our office at 925-736-5757 to learn more about QWO or to schedule either an in-person or virtual consultation. For a limited time, we are offering introductory pricing that can save you 15% or more on your first cellulite-busting treatment plan. We look forward to introducing you to QWO and helping you say goodbye to cellulite.

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May 21, 5:30 – 6:30 pm The Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch of the American Association of University Women in partnership with the world famous Ruth Bancroft Gardens, Walnut Creek are hosting ‘AAUW Evening Stroll.” Join in a stroll through 3.5 acres of exceptional waterconserving, cutting-edge-designed gardens. This event supports Local Scholarships for Women.

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Adventure Time

Emu Adventure

By JP Sullivan, Second Grade

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few weeks ago I went to the Makers Market at Balestrieri Farms.

When we got there we went to the food trucks waiting outside.

I had a hotdog and my sister shared a waffle with my dad. Before we left we tried the homemade pizza and sugar cookies. They were all delicious!

It was pretty cool walking around, looking at all the shops and crafts.

I even saw a place where you could do ax-throwing. In between the shops, behind a fence were a bunch of goats. I was very excited to see the animals. On the way to see the goats, we found two Easter Bunnies and took some family pictures. Then, we saw a huge, Ostrich-looking bird walking towards us. It is called an Emu. The Emu was walking back and forth near the street. I was surprised because he wasn’t scared by the fast cars that were racing down the road. He looked kinda crazy. His feathers were sticking out everywhere and his face looked really grumpy. He had a big, long claw on his feet.

There are also Emu’s at the Oakland Zoo. Go check them out!

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Local Sports

Spring Sports are BACK at SRVHS!

By Ricky Helton, Resident since 2004

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or the last 5 1/2 weeks I’ve been following the High School football games in our area: in particular Monte Vista and San Ramon Valley High School. I wasn’t about to miss the opportunity to take pictures of their return to play, especially after this last year. It’s been awesome to finally capture their time doing what they love: from baseball to cheer.

We’re only a few days away from the last game of the football season.

SRV’s record is 3-2 going into this game. Oh did I forget to mention it’s against their bitter rivals Monte Vista who are presently 0-5? My wife just yelled out “Go Wolves,” but I’ll practice my journalistic integrity and not say anything. I’ve been to few of Monte Vista’s games and they were playing tough with a lot of heart. I’m guessing it’s going to be a good game. They usually don’t disappoint.

Can’t wait to follow up next month’s print with photos from the rivalry game as well as other sports’ pictures.

I have more pictures from the games on my Facebook page: @ RickyHeltonPhotography Keep an eye out for our local sports and pictures online at https:// bvmsports.com

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Business Spotlight

Have You Tried Thai House Restaurant? ! d l u o h S u Yo

By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017

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ucked just behind the bustle of Hartz Ave. is Rose St., a hidden gem with one of Danville’s most loved restaurants, Thai House Restaurant.

In the summer of 2003, executive chef Sam Sendee and his wife Marysa Sendee brought to life Sam’s dream of opening a restaurant in America. Since its opening, Sam has spent endless hours creating modern takes on classic Thai dishes. Regularly since 2011, he has been given the Bib Gourmand status from the Michelin Guide, and continues to be the only restaurant in Contra Costa County to achieve that!

By providing excellent customer service and truly delicious food (it’s so good in fact, that a resident emailed me to lay heaps of praise on Sam and Marysa and their amazing business!), Thai House Restaurant has earned loyal patrons and excited firsttimers. They are currently open for indoor/ outdoor dining and takeout.

With high hopes of eating the best thing on the menu, I did ask Marysa what her favorite dish was, she said, “I don’t think we could possibly choose one dish to be our favorite, all dishes are made with our finest effort.” Guess we’ll have to try them all!

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Troops Direct Golf Challenge

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Monday June 14th Blackhawk’s Lakeside course Troops Direct is hosting its 8th annual Troops Direct Golf Challenge to benefit our nation’s deployed service members. Troops Direct is the only non-profit organization of its type: saving lives and accomplishing missions.

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Cooking Corner

Shrimp Sensation

By Stephanie Seaberg, Resident since 2010

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his one goes out to all you shrimp lovers out there. One of the things I really love about the warm weather is eating most of my meals in my back yard. I can’t explain it, but there’s something about eating outside that just makes food taste better. Wouldn’t you agree?

Without a doubt, this is one of my new favorite dishes to enjoy while I watch my cats chase each other and my flowers start to bloom. Think of it as a fancy shrimp pizza. It’s wonderful on its own as an appetizer, but adding a salad will definitely turn this into a very lovely lunch.

Most of all, it will definitely impress your foodie friends. I love dishes like this because they are so unexpected. Imagine bringing something like this out on a carving board and slicing it up in front of your guests.

You’ll be the talk of the town with all of your seafood lover friends.

Shrimp Sensation Serves: 4-6 | Time: 35- 40 minutes You will need •

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1- 12 oz. Loaf of French bread, cut in half lengthwise and hollow out a little of the bread in the middle.

1/2 C. Mayo 2 T. Butter 3/4 C. Finally chopped sweet onions or shallots 3 Cloves chopped fresh garlic 1-16 Ounce bag cooked

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medium or large shrimp 1/2 C. Green onion, sliced 1/4 C. Fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 C. Grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 C. Shredded pepper jack cheese or Monterey Jack cheese if you don’t like spices.

Putting it together

Preheat the oven to 375°. Place the bread halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Divide the mayo between the bread slices and spread the mayo evenly across. Set it aside.

In a large skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onions on medium until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for one minute. Add the cooked shrimp, green onions, and parsley, and stir until well combined. Cook until the shrimp is heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Divide the shrimp mixture between the bread halves and spreading them evenly across the bread. Top it with both cheeses and bake until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Next, turn your oven to broil and heat until the cheese has browned, about two minutes. Top with parsley and slice the bread into the desired serving size. Serve warm.

Stephanie Seaberg has lived in the East Bay for the last 30 years, and is a SRVHS Alumni.

Steph is a play-writer and director for Theater Performance Workshop, KAOS Camp, and Golden Oak Montessori. Steph lives for cooking, theater, photography, travel, and singing.

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Tee Time

Tee it Up in the Hills of Pleasanton

By Lynne Harrosh, Resident since 2008

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ich with history, the private country club, The Castlewood Country Club, is surrounded by natural beauty of the Pleasanton Ridge, Kilkare Woods and Augustin Bernal Park foothills on the west side of highway 680. This magnificent piece of land, once the home of the Ohlone Indians, The Bernal Rancho and the Alisal Rancheria, was purchased by the Hearst Family in the late 1800’s. We know, as residents of this beautiful valley, how amazing our weather is yearround. The weather is specifically why the Hearst Family chose this prime piece of property. It was the perfect place to get away from the foggy San Francisco summers.

This influential couple, Mrs. Phoebe Hearst and Mr. Hearst, created so much traffic that the Western Pacific created the “Verona Station” for the 40-50 guests Mrs. Hearst would entertain each weekend. As the tradition continues, Castlewood still has amazing weather, views, and is the perfect place for friends to gather.

In 1924, the Hearst family sold the property and thus, Castlewood

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There are currently 190 home sites in the Castlewood Community, which includes all the luxuries of a country club: tennis courts, bocce courts, a swimming pool, a magnificent clubhouse in which to socialize. The first golf course on the hillside was developed in 1926. The second one in the valley was designed and created in 1948.

The 18 Hole Hill Course, designed

by William P. Bell, is regulation length at 6,240 yards, 70 par, 127 slope and a rating of 71.1. There are slopes and hills, right-left and up-down, for every shot you will take. The greens on this course are tricky, but very well maintained.

As with most privately owned courses, the greens and fairways are beautifully maintained with thought and continual care.

Hole #17 is a par 3. The actual yardage is 210 but plays at about 150 because of the elevation and slope of the hill. Everything rolls down and to the left! This is the hole they use at tournaments for a Hole-in-One game. A woman actually did get a hole in one not too long ago! There are many places throughout the course, whether on a tee box or in the middle of the fairway, where you can catch a spectacular view of the Tri-Valley. At other times, it seems you are on the edge of the forest. Hole #18, a par 4, also starts off at a high elevation with 410 yards to the pin. On this hole you can see the swimming pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, sweeping views of the valley and even the 1st tee where you began. The course widens in the middle and is a bit lower than the green where there are a few bunkers hugging its sides. There is never a dull moment on the Hill Course.

Castlewood, the private country club, is a beautiful place to spend the day, socialize with friends, swim, play tennis and to play golf.

This private hillside community continues to be one of the top-rated places to live, socialize and play since the 1800’s.

Lynne Harrosh is an avid golfer and traveler. Follow her on Facebook & Instagram @TeeItUpTravel to get connected to the best places to golf, golf technology, golf equipment, discounts on green fees, stay & plays, and golf travel - lynneharrosh@me.com

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Community News

Share Your Story During the Time of COVID-19

By Alexandra Sullivan, Resident since 2017

HEY, SPORTS FANS! SHOW US YOUR SPORTS! Danville Living now has a Sports Section, and we want to hear from YOU! ➤ ➤

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Did your team just win the championship game?

Are you an athlete of any age with a success story and want to share it?

Are you behind your camera capturing photos of our local athletes in action?

If any of these describe you, we want to hear from you as we are seeking local sports stories to share in our magazine’s Sports Section and online at BVMSports.com!

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he Museum of the San Ramon Valley is back! They are open for limited hours but have a couple ongoing exhibits and everyone’s favorite trains will show up again this summer.

Currently they are gathering stories from YOUR experience during the last 12 months. Below is an excerpt from the website to describe this amazing project.

“We are living through historic times. It is the mission of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley to collect and preserve the history of the Valley. It is fitting that the museum collect the stories of Valley residents and how they have lived during this time. For future generations, the thoughts and experiences of people during COVID-19 will give valuable insights of what it was like to live at this time.

Whether it’s a photo of your child making the gamewinning shot, the local Pickleball game schedule, a Q&A with a local coach or a little background on the history of a certain sport in your town, we love (and want to share) it all.

To get started, simply e-mail your content coordinator at asullivan@bestversionmedia.com with your contact information and ideas. With your help, we can bring our community together and celebrate the praiseworthy stories of our own local athletes.

Who knows? You just might see your sports story in this monthly magazine and on BVMSports.com.

The Museum is creating a collection to document life in the San Ramon Valley during this unique and challenging time.

We are inviting you to share your stories, art that you created, photography, poetry, and anything that you wish to share related to living during the pandemic.”

Head to https://museumsrv.org/share-your-story-covid-19pandemic/ to share your story and be remembered in the Valley forever!

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Business Profile

Eskaton’s Commitment

to Innovation

By Stacey Robinson, Content Specialist, Eskaton

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skaton has been a trusted advisor and provider of senior living and services throughout Northern California for over 50 years. As a local nonprofit, we are committed to meeting the needs of older adults and their families with compassion, honesty and innovative solutions that support their health and well-being. The Eskaton Difference lies in our life-enriching signature programs and comprehensive spectrum of services, offering older adults diverse choices and integrating technological advancements into daily living. With a national reputation for innovation, Eskaton remains focused on creating a culture of purposeful living and being a catalyst for change.

At Eskaton, we believe in empowering residents by developing living environments that provide them with the highest levels of control and adaptability. To achieve this goal, Eskaton partnered with K4Connect and Amazon Alexa to integrate voice-activated and smart sensor technology into residential living apartments, using every day devices such as lights and thermostats. The integration of voice-control is transforming the way residents, regardless of age or ability, interact with and personalize their homes. Nearly 80% of residents use Alexa every day, whether asking to hear a favorite song, setting reminders or turning on the lights when entering the restroom. For residents with mobility or vision issues, these features are exceptionally useful and easy to use.

The corresponding K4Connect app provides residents with easy access to community information and their peers, linking them to family, friends and community life. The many features of the app

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include a directory with resident photos, community photos, daily menus, upcoming events and the ability to communicate with family members via video chat calls. The K4Connect family app also makes it simple for family members to contact their loved ones living at Eskaton, check the menu and view the community announcements, themselves.

This partnership is only one example of Eskaton’s determination to improve the quality of life of their residents by identifying and implementing innovative solutions. For more information on how Eskaton is supporting the lives of older adults, please visit eskaton.org.

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The Bay Area’s Largest Tacori Event is Coming Up in May!

By Alexis Padis, Padis Jewelry and The Forevermark Boutique at Broadway Plaza

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ark your calendar for the weekend of May 21-24 for the Padis Spring Tacori Event. The Tacori brand, first popularized by the engagement ring designs featured on The Bachelor television series, specializes in engagement rings and fine jewelry for the modern bride. With the San Francisco Bay Area’s largest collections of Tacori, Padis Jewelry is ready to help make every proposal extra special with handcrafted rings from one of today’s hottest designers.

As a fellow family-owned business based in California, Padis Jewelry takes special pride in being a Diamond Partner with Tacori; one of just a handful of Tacori’s such partners in the world.

Handcrafted in California, Tacori’s remarkably detailed rings and fine jewelry pieces become timeless symbols of connection that join individuals and generations, especially so when paired with Padis Jewelry’s diamonds as centerpieces.

Every facet of these dramatically beautiful pieces reflects the passion the Tacorian family has for creating beautiful heirlooms, meant to be treasured for generations. This extra attention to detail, personal craftsmanship, and stunning beauty, which transforms each Tacori design into a unique work of art, is known as the Tacori Touch.

To participate in all of the savings taking place that weekend, call the Padis Jewelry team at (415) or concierge@padisjewelry.com to set up an appointment.

The Tacori legacy began with Haig Tacorian, who left Europe in 1969 to start a new life in the United States. In California, Haig and his wife, Gilda, devoted themselves to creating fine jewelry with a unique and distinctive European flair. Today, Haig is still the patriarch of the company, and is aided by his son, Paul, and daughter, Nadine, as well as several other Tacorian family members- all proudly carrying on the family tradition of passion, quality, attention to detail and personal client care.

Each of the Padis Jewelry locations features an exclusive Tacori boutique, where you can browse the largest collection of Tacori designs in California, including all of the designer’s freshest styles, in both bridal and fashion jewelry.

Be sure to join us for our Tacori Spring Event May 21st through the 24th at our Napa and San Francisco locations to peruse the largest selection of Tacori and diamonds while enjoying champagne and hors d’oevres; the perfect way to select your next heirloom.

Shoppers can examine and try on any Tacori piece in person before making a decision on their one-of-a-kind treasure. For those looking for reasonably priced bridal sets, make sure to ask about special pricing, flexible payment plans as well as interestfree financing.

In addition to seeing Tacori’s esteemed collection, Padis will also offer exclusive pricing for those who attend the May event.

Customers can anticipate special Tacori gifts with their purchase, as well as engagement ring and diamond package deals that will last through the weekend.

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