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Los Amigos Homeowners Association OLE NEWSLETTER
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
As we head into spring, Los Amigos Homeowners Association at Spanish Ranch II stands at an important crossroads. In accordance with our bylaws, we will be voting for a new Board of Directors at the next Association meeting and this is a wonderful opportunity for fresh ideas, renewed energy, and continued growth in our community.
The current board has served with dedication, and now it’s time for others to step forward and help shape the future of Spanish Ranch II. Serving on the board is not an overwhelming commitment, but it is deeply rewarding. It offers the chance to connect with neighbors, strengthen friendships, and make meaningful contributions that benefit us all. If you care about preserving the welcoming spirit and quality of life in our park, please consider volunteering.
Without leadership, our community cannot continue to thrive but with your involvement, Spanish Ranch II can remain a place we are all proud to call home.
Now is the moment to take that step. If you value our community, appreciate the friendships we share, and want to help guide the future of Spanish Ranch II, please put your name forward for the Board of Directors. Your voice matters, your ideas are needed, and your participation makes a difference. Let’s not leave the future of Los Amigos Homeowners Association to chance stand up, get involved, and help keep our community strong, connected, and thriving.
Interested? Feel free to reach out to any of our current board members for information. In the meantime, review the duties of officers. Our upcoming Association Board meeting will be announced in a flyer as soon as the date is secured.
Los Amigos Board of Directors 2026-2027
Board of Directors
Richard Norgrove 707-849-7258 Racer5gogo@gmail.com
Judy Trahan Treasurer 510-363-9076
jmtrahan2@comcast.net
Aziza Simpson Secretary 510-882-2262 azizasimpson@gmail.com
Linda Yazell Activities Director 510-488-1344 lindayazell@outlook.com
Treasurer’s Report:
Los Amigos Homeowners Association
Budget balance 2/15/2026
Holiday Party earned $412.00 Balance = $3267.98
It is with heavy hearts that we said goodbye to our dear friend Derek Nasario. Derek played a large role supporting the community as our board vicepresident, volunteer, and veteran. He will be dearly missed
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Volunteer Board Vacancies
If interested, please reach out to a board member if interested in volunteering some of your time. Vice President
• Welcome & Welfare Director
• Safety and Preparedness Director
Officers of Los Amigos Association & Their Duties
In March, we will begin the process of electing board members for the 2026-27 term. If you are willing to serve as a member of the board, please contact President Richard Norgrove at Racer5gogo@gmail.com or call him at (707) 849-7258. Your participation is critical. Remember, unless residents step forward, Los Amigos Homeowners Association could cease to exist.
Duties for each office include:
President: Shall preside at all meetings of the Association, keeping such meetings orderly and within the prescribed parliamentary procedure. She/he shall be entitled to cast ballots in the election of officers and amendments to the by-laws, but shall vote at other times only when his/her vote will break a tie. She/he shall be an ex-officio member of all committees for the purpose of counsel and advice only. She/he shall perform such other duties as prescribed in the by-laws or Board of Directors.
Vice President: Shall discharge the duties of the President in the absence of the President and shall perform such duties as required by the President or the Board of Directors. If the Vice President assumes the office of President permanently, a new Vice President shall be elected by the association membership.
Secretary: Shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings of all regular and special meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors. When a Special Meeting is called, under Article V, she/he shall cause notices to be placed in the tube by the mailbox of each member. Such notices shall explain the business to be discussed, by whom the call is ordered, and the time and place of such meeting. She/he shall perform the normal duties of the office and any others as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
Treasurer: Shall receive all monies of the Association and shall deposit such funds in a separate account at a depository designated by the Board of Directors. She/he shall distribute funds to pay expenses, at the direction of the President with approval of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE INAME
The name of this Association shall be Los Amigos Homeowners Association, a not for profit organization to advocate and promote activities for the homeowners of Spanish Ranch ll Mobile Home Park.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
We are an association of Spanish Ranch ll homeowners. Our purpose is to foster community fellowship and pride; by championing homeowner rights with park ownership; by providing social activities; by promoting health and safety awareness; and by encouraging educational and other opportunities that strengthen our capacity to be good neighbors.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERS
All permanent home owners of Spanish Ranch ll Mobile Home Park are automatically members of the Association, without fee or levy, upon establishment of residence.
ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS
Section 1 - The officers of the Association shall be a President, Mce-President, Secretary Treasurer and two (2) Directors. Each shall serve, without compensation, for a period of one yea[ or until hiJher successor is e]ected. All officers shall be active members of the Association.
Section 2 - Election shall be by written ballot or a show of hands at the regular meeting held in the month of February from the nominees presented by a nominating committee, plus any nominations from the floor.
Section 4 - The duties of the Officers shall be as follows:
A. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association at which Vhe is present, keeping such meetings oderly and within the prescribed parliamentary procedure. S/He shall be entitled to cast ballots in the election of Officers and Amendments to the By-Laws, but shall vote at other times only when his/her vote will break a tie. S/He shall be an exofficio member of all committees for the purpose of counsel and advice only. S/He shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the By-Laws or the Board of Directors.
B. The Vice-President shall discharge the duties of the President in the absence of the President and shall perform such duties as required by the President or the Board of Directors. lf the Mce-President assumes the office of the President permanently, a new Vice-President shall be elected by the Association membership.
C. The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings of all regular and special meetings of the Association, and the Board of Directors. When a Special Meeting is called, under Article V s/he shall cause notices to be placed in the tube by the mailbox of each member. Such notices of Special Meetings shallexplain the business to be discussed, by whom the callwas ordered , and the time and place of such meeting. S/He shall perform the normal duties of the office and any others as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. S/He shall be required upon request, to read minutes of the previous meeting.
D. The Treasurer shall receive all monies of the Association and shall deposit such funds in a separate account at a depository designated by the Board of Directors. S/He shall distribute funds at the direction of the President with approval by the Board of Directors to
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pay necessary expenses notto exceed $200. lfthere is an emergencyexpense necessary [nil amount may be extended up to $500 with approval of three members of the Board of Directors. This Lpproval must be explained to the membership at the next regular meeting. lf the expense can wait until the nexi regular Association lvleet!Lg, then it shall be submitted to the piesent membership for approval. There shall be three (3) authorized signatures, any two (2jof which are required on a'check by the President, Treasurer or Mce-President. The Treaiurer shall maintain a written record of the transaction sufficient to permit an understandable financial report to be presented upon request by the President or the Board of Directors.
Section 5 - Absence from three meetings in succession by an officer or Board member , without prior notice and acceptable reaion, shall constitute non-function in any office and shall require the Board of Directors to declare the office vacant. At the next regular Membership Meeting, the presiding Officer shall announce the office vacant and open to nominations and election.
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
Section 1 - Each resident shall have one vote, and must attend the meeting to cast the vote. proxy votes will be accepted for residents who are ill or out of town. A written note signed by the resident notifying his/her choice of voting must be given to the Secretary.
Section 2 - Voting in the election of Officers and Amendments to the By-Laws shall be by written secret ballot or a show of hands
Section 3 - Proposed Amendments to the By-Laws shall require two-thirds majority of those ballots cast.
Section 4 - The President shall appoint an election committee of three (3) to count and validate all ballots. The committee shall submit the results to the secretary who may read the count, if requested.
Section 5 - ln the event that there shall be one candidate for an office open to election, the Presiding fficer shall ask for a vote of acclamation to elect.
ARTICLE VI - VOTING
Section 1 - Each home/lot shall have one vote, and homeowner must attend the meeting to cast the vote. lf more than one homeowner is present to vote on matters, only one person per home/lot may cast a vote. Proxy votes will be accepted for homeowners who are ill or out of town. A written note signed by the owner notifying his/her voting must be given to the Secretary. A majority shall be comprised of those present at the meeting and proxy votes.
Section 2 - Voting in the election of Otficers and Amendments to the By-Laws shall be by written secret ballot, or a show of hands.
Section 3 - Proposed Amendments to the By-Laws shall require two-thirds majority of those ballots cast.
Section 4 - The President shall appoint a committee of three (3) to count and validate all written ballots. The committee shallsubmit the results to the Secretary who may read the count, if requested.
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Section 5 - ln the event that there shall be one candidate for an office open to the election, the Presiding otficer shall ask for a vote of acclimation to elect'
ABTICLE VII - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1 - The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary Treasurer and two (2) Directors.
Section 2 - The President shall preside and present the agenda at the Board of Directors' meeting for discussion and approvalof all recommendations made at the meeting'
Section 3 - Board shall meet on a date and time as agreed to by the maiority of the Board Members and prior to the next scheduled Association Meeting.
Section 4 - The Board of Directors shall approve all expenditures of the Association between two hundred to five hundred dollars and perform such other duties that are normal for a social executive type committee.
Section 5 - Temporary vacancies in any office other than that of President or Vice-President, shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors until the next election by the membership.
ARTICLE VIII - COMMITTEES
Section 1 - Community engagement shall be under the iurisdiction of the Officers and Board of Directors who may apfointbnie or more chairpersons to head the various functions. Those functions may inciude social, recreational, educational, health and safety, and cultural. Any member of the Association may be appointed and such chairperson may appoint or form their own committee from the Membership.
Section 2 - The Board of Directors shall appoint the chairperson for any special event or commu nity activity deemed appropriate.
Section 3 - The community chairperson shall be charged with arrangements of all social, recreational, educational or cultural functions of the Association. S/He shall present a schedule of all events so that notification can be made to membership.
Section 4 - The event chairperson shall be charged with ananging of any equipment necessary for functions of the Association and for the removal and storing of such equipment. He/she shall make certain that the recreation room is left as neat, or neater, than before used by the Association.
Sec.tion 5 - Any chairperson who shall collect fees for social activities shall present all funds to the Treasurer accompanied with receipts for funds expended. A written report of such function shall be prepared and submitted along with the funds and receipts within 72 hours of completion of the function.
Section 6 - The chairperson of such committees may be asked to attend meetings of this Board of Directors for the purpose of reporting on their activities.
Section 7 - Chairpersons shall be chosen on the basis of desire to serve, ability and dedication to the principles of this Association.
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Section 8 - All fundraising activities of the Association will give a financial report to the Board of Directors at the end of the fundraising activity
Section 9 - ln the event of unsatisfactory performance of a duty by an appointed chairperson, The Membership may request the president to replace him/her by motion and majority concurrence.
ARTICLE IX - PARLIAMENIARY PROCEDURES
Section 1 - Parliamentary procedures shall be "Robert's Rules of Order" as revised.
Section 2 - Aparliamentarian may be appointed by the President to assist him/her at any and allmeetings. The parliamentarian shallexpress an opinion when requested'
ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS
Section 1 - lf necessary a By-Laws Committee of three (3) and a Secretary shall be elected by the Association membership to recommend changes in the BY-Laws to the Membership.
INTERPRETATPN OF BY.LAWS
Should conflict arise from interpretation of the language contained in these By-Laws, it can be resolved by the intent contained herein.
INTENT: lt is the purpose of these By-Laws to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number.
ARTICLE XI - EFFECTIVE CLAUSE
These By-Laws shall become effective upon their adoption at a duly convened regular meeting.
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Los Amigos Community Events
Homeowners Association Meeting
Clubhouse - TBA
10:00 am coffee - network Meeting begins 10:30 am
Donuts with friends!
3rd Friday of each month
10:00 am Clubhouse
Game Night
Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in Club House
The City of Hayward and other local agencies and organizations are teaming up to mark the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of Hayward as a city with a birthday party celebration on Wednesday, March 11 at City Hall Plaza. From 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Community Safety
Ladies and gentlemen of Spanish Ranch 2,
Many residents enjoy walking throughout the park at different times of the day. Since there are no sidewalks, our streets are shared spaces used by both drivers and pedestrians.
We’d like to gently remind everyone that the posted speed limit in the park is 15 mph. At times, some vehicles appear to be traveling faster than that. We understand that most people are not intentionally speeding — distractions happen, and schedules can be busy. This is simply a friendly reminder to please check your speed and help keep our community safe.
There have been a few close calls, and unfortunately a couple of dogs and some wildlife have been struck. With many residents walking early in the morning and later in the evening — sometimes as late as 11:00 p.m. — visibility can be limited, especially since lighting in some areas is not ideal. The busiest walking times tend to be weekdays between 8–10 a.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m., though people walk at all hours.
Because some walkers may not hear approaching vehicles, extra caution from drivers makes a big difference. Using headlights appropriately in low light and staying aware of pedestrians can help prevent accidents.
We also ask residents to kindly remind visitors and delivery drivers that the park speed limit is 15 mph. A simple note when ordering deliveries can help spread awareness. If ongoing speeding concerns arise, they can be reported through appropriate channels so they can be addressed constructively
This is a senior community, and we all share the goal of staying safe and enjoying our neighborhood for years to come. Infrastructure changes such as gates or speed bumps can be costly, so the simplest and most effective solution is for everyone to follow the posted speed limit — especially since no one has more than a few blocks to travel before exiting the park.
Thank you for helping make Spanish Ranch 2 a safer place for walkers, drivers, and petsa like. Working together, we can keep our community both peaceful and safe.
Senior Resources
PG&E Energy Partners 888-216-8463
Free weather stripping, caulking, compact fluorescent lights, showerheads, replacement of energy-hog refrigerators, and repair/replacement of broken or unsafe furnaces and water heaters.
PG&E CARE Program 866-743-2273
Discounts on gas and electric bills for low-income people.
Alameda County Minor Home Repair 510-670-5398
Grant program for emergency home repairs for homeowners. Maximum grant is $2,499 or the actual cost of repairs, whichever is less.
Oakland Housing & Development 510-238-3909
They offer grants for access improvement, lead safe housing and paint program, and minor home repairs. They also offer loan-based programs for home maintenance and improvement, emergency home repair, as well as weatherization and energy retrofit.
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley 510-251-6304
They have two programs to help low-income seniors with a variety of interior and exterior repairs. One is a grant for up to $15,000 and you’ll pay nothing until the home is sold. They call the other a loan, but it actually works the same. No payments, no interest, but the principal will be deducted from the proceeds when the home is sold. That one is for much more; they appraise your house and provide an amount.
ReCares Equipment Recyclers 510-251-273
Free medical equipment recycling program. Obtain used canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, etc. You can also donate unneeded medical equipment for use by others.
Center for Elders’ Independence 510-251-2273
Health plan for seniors aged 55 and older who prefer not to move into a nursing home but who need help of health caregivers to stay at home.
Meals on Wheels 510-582-1263
Home-delivered meals for seniors unable to purchase or prepare meals for themselves.
Hayward Area Senior Center 510-881-6766
Located at 17800 Redwood Road, Castro Valley. Provides classes and activities, monthly lunches, social services, travel opportunities and special events.
Also, you can dial 211 and an operator can refer you to a wide range of service.
Local Events
March 14th will kick off our 3rd Annual ST PATRICKS DAY Treasure Hunt edition Join us for the ultimate foodie adventure as we make our way back to Hayward, CA! This year, we’re turning up the flavor with more food trucks, more vendors, and more fun for the whole family — even your furry friends! What to Expect:
• A mouthwatering variety of top street food vendors • Boutique shopping with unique small businesses • Live entertainment & performances all day • Prizes & Gifts apart of the entire venue treasure hunt for the youth
• Family-friendly activities for all ages • Pet-friendly atmosphere — bring your fur babies! • 5k ATTENDEES
• Joining us will be The City Eats - Hayward Run Club completing their very first Hayward 5k! Medals will be awarded on stage at our event and apart of the celebration!
Location: CHABOT COLLEGE 25555
Hesperian Blvd Hayward, CA Date: SAT MAR 14th Time: 12:00-6:00pm
Senior Food Resources
• Meals on Wheels Low-income SENIORS age 60+ might be eligible for. Contact (510)981-5250 for more info.
• CAL FRESH - California's Food Stamp Program. To be eligible, you must meet income and resource limits. Any senior with a low income (↓ 200% of poverty) is eligible. Contact the Alameda County Community Food Bank: 510635-3663 ext. 2 to see if you qualify.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 14-15th, 2026
Join us on Saturday, March 14 & 15, 2026, for the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Celebration!
100 Civic Plaza I Dublin, CA 94568
Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival to find three stages of Irish music and dance; authentic Irish food and beverages; more than 250 fine arts and commercial vendors, including an Irish Marketplace; roaming leprechauns and bagpipers; carnival rides; and an Irish Tea Cottage.
City of Hayward
Notes from 2/3/3036 City Council meeting
At the 2/3/2026 Hayward City Council Meeting – Some of the issues that were brought to the attention of the City Council is street vendors and lack of proper food training which is a concern for the community
In addition, street vendors are infringing upon the local restaurants and businesses that abide by the law and pay taxes; both state, local and federal; whereas the street vendors are not properly licensed and do not pay taxes. As business owners, the lack of city control on street vendors whom are performing services and selling food to the public has not been addressed in Hayward and business owners have reportedly brought up this issue at multiple city council meetings We need proper enforcement to these health and safety manners.
Four small business owners spoke to their loss of customers since 2021. Business owners pay taxes, they have inspections. If the inspector has a required correction the business must have the requirement fixed. As business owners, we fulfill the requirements. The city needs to hold up their duty to the community to enforce these rules with street vendors.
You can watch replays of these city council meetings on You Tube – CityofHayward
Requests from Hayward to CAP (Consumer Assistance Programs)
A request was made to CAP to help with seniors and cybersecurity due to the amount of fraud targeting seniors. Hayward applied for a cybersecurity grant, which was not awarded in 2025.
Hayward Municipal Code –Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Article 1 of the ordinance – “the administrative-related change includes extending the arbitration process for rent disputes from 20 to 30 days. The other change involves creating a penalty for property owners who don’t pay their annual RRSA fee. Property owners are changed fees per rental unit every year. The amendment will include placing assessments on rental properties when RRSO fees are not paid. The assessment process involves the city possibly increasing a landlord’s property taxes” – This ordinance was passed at the City Council meeting on 2/3/2026 (Roelle Balan, reporter, The Tri City Voice- 2/10-2/16, 2026)
More info on City Council Meetings can be found online at www.hayward-ca.gov.
Salsa by Delia
Our resident Delia prepared this salsa at a few of our events in the club house. We enjoyed it immensely and so Delia kindly shared her recipe. Thank you Chef Delia!
6 fresh ripe tomato’s
7 seeded jalapenos
½ bunch cilantro
½ chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons of white vinegar
1 or 2 cloves of chopped garlic
Blend ingredients
Slowly add and stir in:
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Add 1 large can petite diced tomatoes.
Don’t Blend
Salt to taste
Farmer’s Market
Date & Time Location Address
Tues & Sat.
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Every Saturday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Tuesdays
9:30am - 1:30pm
Every Saturday, 9:00 am 1:00 pm
Every Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Alameda Farmers Market 706 Haight Avenue Alameda, CA 94501
Castro Valley Farmers Market Corner of Redwood Rd. and Norbridge Ave. Castro Valley, CA 94546
Kaiser Farmers Market 2500 Merced Street San Leandro, CA 94577
San Leandro Farmers Market 15555 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94578 Bayfair Center
Union City Famers Market 30940 Watkins St. Union City is located in Old Alvarado Park, where street parking is available.
Every Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hayward Farmers Market On Watkins between B & C St. Downtown next to City Hall
Mean Words Tax Reducers
AWFUL CHEAP CRUDDY DESPICABLE DIRTY
EVIL
FOUL GROSS GRUBBY HIDEOUS HURTING LAME LOATHSOME LOUSY MALEVOLENT MEAN
NOISOME NOXIOUS OBSCENE ODIOUS PALTRY
PITIFUL RANCID RATTY SCABBY SCANDALOUS SCUMMY SCURVY SORRY UGLY VICIOUS
Across 1.Holiday mo.
4.Grave marker
9.Formal vote
10.Coil
11.Antiquity, in antiquity
12.Poets’ feet
13.Mrs. Butterworth’s and maple
15.Peruvian terrorist group in the 60s, for short
16.Host
18.Part of ‘to be’
20.Robin’s partner
23.Gain knowledge
25.U.N. workers’ grp.
26.TV, radio, etc.
27.Mary’s boss on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”
28.Cheers
29.Dusk, to Donne
Down
1.Salon supplies
2.Hard to grasp
3.Close-knit group
4.Suez, for one
5.Afternoon service
6.“A Nightmare on __
Street”
7.Ad __
8.Branch angle
14.Central Italian region
17.“South Pacific” hero
18.Charity
19.Docile
21.Balm ingredient
22.It may be proper
24.Big fuss
The title is a clue to the
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
March Sudoku
How to solve sudoku puzzles
No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only
appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.
TRIVIA TEASER
Midnights and Noons
1."Round About Midnight" is widely recognized as one of the greatest jazz albums of all time.The album was released in 1957 by what jazz trumpeter? a-Miles Davis, b-Johnny Parker, c-Neal Hefti, dArturo Sandoval.
2.What comedian often joked about his failed film career, especially belittling his work in the movie The Horn Blows at Midnight? a-Bob Hope, b-George Burns, c-Johnny Carson, d-Jack Benny.
3.Which U.S. state is nicknamed "Land of the Midnight Sun"? a-Hawaii, b-Montana, c-Maine, d-Alaska.
4.Which poet wrote the famous lines "Listen, my children, and you shall hear / Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere"? a-Emily Dickinson, b-Walt Whitman, cJames Russell Lowell, d-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
5. The 1977 book and 1978 film Midnight Express told of the experiences of Billy Hayes while he was imprisoned for drug smuggling in which country? a-Thailand, b-Venezuela, c-Turkey, d-Mexico.
6. Who played Amy, the new Quaker wife of Marshall Will Kane, in the 1952 movie western High Noon? a-Jean Simmons, b-Grace Kelly, c-Barbara Rush, d-Janet Leigh.
7.Strikes of a ship's bell are used to indicate the hour aboard a ship and regulate the sailors' duty watches. How many bells are sounded at noon? a-3, b-6, c-8, d-12.
8. Which U.S. state was opened to white settlement at noon on April 22, 1889 by the Land Run of 1889? a-Oklahoma, b-Nebraska, c-Kentucky, d-Kansas.
9.Midnight blue has been an official Crayola color since 1958. Prior to 1958, the same color went by what other name? a-Persian blue, b-Prussian blue, c-Powder blue, d-Columbia blue.
10. Midnight Cowboy won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1970 and a Best Director Oscar for whom? a-John Schlesinger, bStanley Kubrick, c-John Frankenheimer, d-Robert Altman.
QUOTES
When you develop yourself to the point where your belief in yourself is so strong that you know you can accomplish anything you put yourself into, your future will be unlimited.
Brian Tracy
Living consciously involves being genuine. It involves listening and responding to others honestly and openly. It involves being in the moment.
Sidney Poitier
Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
Joseph Addison
It's been my observation that most people get ahead during the time that others waste.
Henry Ford
Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.
Coco Chanel
Our personal consumer choices have ecological, social and spiritual consequences. It is time to re-examine some of the deeply held notions that underlie our lifestyles.
David Suzuki
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily.
Zig Ziglar
Everyone is a genius in a bull market. Mark Cuban
The Lighter Side 25 Gallons of Milk
An attractive blonde heard that milk baths would make her beautiful. She went to the grocery store and asked the manager to find 25 gallons of whole milk.
The manager felt there must be a mistake, "You mean 2.5 gallons of whole milk?"
The blonde replied, "No, I want 25 gallons. I'm going to fill my bathtub and take a milk bath so I can look young and beautiful again."
"OK," he said, "But do you want it pasteurized?"
"No, just up to my neck. I can splash it on my eyes."
The Sign
A boss was complaining in a staff meeting the other day that he wasn't getting any respect. Later that morning he went to a local sign shop and bought a small sign that read, "I'm the Boss". He then taped it to his office door.
Later that day when he returned from lunch, he found that someone had taped a note to the sign that said. "Your wife called, she wants her sign back!"
High Blood Pressure
When a physician remarked on a new patient's extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family."
"Your mother's side or your father's?" the doctor asked.
"Neither, it's from my wife's family."
"Oh, come now," the doctor said. "How could high blood pressure come from your wife's family?"
The man sighed. "You oughta meet 'em sometime, Doc!"
Trivia answers
1-a, Miles Davis
2-d, Jack Benny
3-d, Alaska
4-d, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
5-c, Turkey
6-b, Grace Kelly
7-c, 8
8-a, Oklahoma
9-b, Prussian blue
10-a, John Schlesinger
March 2026 Calendar
Special Days and Months
World Wildlife Day (March 3).
International Day of Happiness (March 20).
American Red Cross Month.
Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Credit Education Month.
Irish-American Heritage Month. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
National Kidney Month.
National Ladder Safety Month.
National Women's History Month. Poison Prevention Awareness Month. Red Cross Month.
Save Your Vision Month.
Workplace Eye Wellness Month.
Events
1-31, American Red Cross month. Presidential proclamation for Red Cross month has been issued for March since 1943.
1-8, Philadelphia Flower Show, Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA. theflowershow.com.
2-3, Purim, A Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman, as it is recounted in the Book of Esther.
3, Worm Moon. First full moon of March.
3-7, North Dakota Winter Show, Valley City, ND. Huge agricultural expo with rodeos, truck pulls and tractor pulls.
5-8, Crufts Dog Show, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, England. More than 23,000 dogs compete. Web: crufts.org.uk.
6-8, International Festival of Owls, Houston, MN. Hooting contest, owl prowls, more. festivalofowls.com.
6, World Day of Prayer.
7-8, Floral City Strawberry Festival, Floral City, Florida. Arts and crafts, pageants.
citruscountychamber.com.
7, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Dog teams race 1,000 miles through the wilderness. Information: Iditarod Trail Committee, P.O. Box 870800, Wasilla, AK 99687.
8 - Nov.1, Daylight Saving Time. Begins 2 a.m. Turn clocks forward one hour.
10, SALVATION ARMY COMES TO U.S., 1880. Their red kettles aren't nearly as busy these days since people have stopped carrying as much cash. But you can still donate by QR code. Some bell-ringers have little chips in their kettles. Tap the chip and select how much you want to donate.
12-18, South by Southwest (SXSW), Austin TX. Internationally recognized music, media and film conference: sxsw.com.
14, PI day, celebrating the mathematical constant of about 3.14.
14-22, Indianapolis Flower and Patio Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN. The oldest and largest in the Midwest. indianaflowerandpatioshow.com
14, National Pecan Day.
16-22, Brain Awareness Week. Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Web: brainawareness.org.
16, National Panda Day.
17, Saint Patrick's Day Parade, New York, NY. About 250,000 marchers; 2 million attend: www.nycstpatricksparade.org.
17, Saint Patrick's Day. Commemorates the patron saint of Ireland, Bishop Patrick. 19, Eid-Al-Fitr, festival marking the end of Ramadan fasting.
19, SWALLOWS RETURN TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. March 19. Traditional date (St. Joseph's Day), since 1776, for swallows to return to the old mission of San Juan Capistrano, CA. The swallows travel 6,000
miles from Argentina and stay at the Mission from March to October. Following 1990s structural changes, many swallows migrated to other local spots. Conservation efforts using artificial nests and sound recordings have successfully brought more back to the Mission.
20-29, International Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon GA. With concerts, parades, more. Web: www.cherryblossom.com.
20-Apr. 12, National Cherry Blossom Festival, many events at various sites in Washington, D.C. Part of the America 250 celebration.
20, Spring. In the northern hemisphere, it begins at 10:46 a.m. EDT.
20-22, Pittsburgh Art & Crafts Spring Fever Festival, Monroeville, PA. Many vendors. familyfestivals.com
22, International Day Of The Seal. To draw attention to the cruelty of seal hunts.
24, Holi, Hindu festival of colors.
25, Manatee Appreciation Day.
29, Palm Sunday. The beginning of Holy Week, ending with Good Friday April 3.
Understanding Medicare's new TEAM experiment:
Better care for seniors after surgery
As a senior on Medicare, you might worry about what happens after a major surgery—like a hip replacement or heart bypass. That's where Medicare's new Transforming Episode Accountability Model, or TEAM, comes in. Starting this year, TEAM is an experiment designed to make your care smoother and safer by holding hospitals responsible for your entire recovery journey.
Medicare's main goals with TEAM are to end fragmented care, where different doctors and services don't communicate well, and to reduce unnecessary emergency room (ER) visits and avoidable hospital readmissions. Fragmented care can leave you feeling lost, with mismatched medications or delayed follow-ups. By focusing on teamwork, TEAM encourages hospitals to coordinate everything from your surgery to 30 days after you go home. This includes follow-up visits, rehab, home health aide, and even skilled nursing if needed. The result? Fewer surprises, like rushing back to the ER for pain or infection that could have been caught early, and lower costs for Medicare overall.
Imagine you're an 75-year-old widow recovering from a knee replacement. Without TEAM, you might leave the hospital with confusing instructions, struggle to get physical therapy scheduled, and end up in the ER with swelling because your primary doctor wasn't looped in. With TEAM, the hospital assigns a care coordinator who checks in regularly, arranges home visits, and ensures all your providers share notes. This means quicker healing at home, less stress, and avoiding that scary readmission—just what you need to get back to enjoying time with grandkids.
About 741 hospitals across 188 areas nationwide are required to join this mandatory program. It runs for five years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, giving Medicare time to test if this approach really works.
Time to get back to those hippie days!
If you were a hippie 60 years ago, you might be surprised to know those hip days are here again.
As a senior, it's time to work on those hip muscles and joints. Healthy and strong hips are essential for balance and mobility.
Here are some practical, evidence-based instructions and tips tailored for seniors. Always consult a doctor or physical therapist before starting, especially if you have existing hip pain, osteoporosis, recent fractures, or balance issues—they can personalize and ensure safety.
prevent falls. Gentle mobility stretching can help maintain flexibility, but the emphasis is on gentle.
Start your exercise routine slowly with 8–12 reps per exercise, 2–3 days per week. Take rest days in between. Use a sturdy chair or wall for support. Progress gradually, adding light resistance (ankle weights or bands) only when comfortable.
For best results, combine with daily walking or low-impact activities like swimming for overall benefits.
You want to focus on weight-bearing and resistance exercises to build bone density and muscle strength around the hips. Working on balance can
Support bone health with calcium/ vitamin D-rich foods, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking.
Recommended exercises for strengthening hips
1.Chair Squats:
Sit on a firm chair with feet flat, hip-width apart. Lean forward slightly (nose over toes), stand up fully squeezing your glutes at the top, then sit back down slowly. Use arms for help at first if needed. Strengthens glutes, quads, and hips for everyday movements; weightbearing for bone health. Aim for 8–12 reps.
2.Glute Bridge:
Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat hip-width apart. Tighten glutes and core, lift hips toward the ceiling (keep back straight, no arching), hold 2–3 seconds, lower slowly. Targets glutes and hip extensors for stability and walking power. 8–12 reps.
3.Side Leg Lift:
Stand holding a chair or wall for balance. Lift one leg out to the side, keeping leg straight. Don't lean! Hold 1–2 seconds, lower slowly. Switch sides. Strengthens muscles that are key for balance and level hips when walking. 8–12 reps per side.
4.Seated Marching:
Sit tall in a chair. Lift one knee toward your chest (like marching), hold briefly, lower. Alternate legs. Builds hip flexor strength safely for lifting legs on stairs, for example. 10–15 reps per leg.
5.Side-Lying Leg Lifts:
Lie on your side (bottom arm under head, pillow between knees if needed). Lift top leg straight up (keep hips stacked), lower slowly. Targets side hip muscles for stability and fall prevention. 8–12 reps per side.
6.Standing Hip Extension: Stand holding support. Extend one leg straight back (squeeze glutes), hold 1–2 seconds, lower. Keep back straight. Strengthens glutes and improves posture/mobility. 8–12 reps per leg.
7.Hip Circles:
Stand holding support. Make small circles with hips (or one leg lifted if able). Improves hip range of motion and lubricates joints. Gently! 5–10 circles each way.
Listen to your body. Mild discomfort is okay, but stop if pain increases.
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