Los Amigos Homeowners Association
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
JAN/FEB 2026
Inside this month’s issue:
• Holiday Party
• 2026 Board of Directors Roles
Hey Neighbors!
Your Los Amigos Board and President extend you our warmest wishes to you and yours wish you a Happy New Years! Thank You for all you do to help make this neighborhood a wonderful place to live. My wish for the community is for 2026 to bring Joy, Peace, and Happiness.
As the new year approaches, it is time to turn over a new leaf as the saying goes. My goal is to give it one more college try to see if I can get a small, dedicated group of folks to help me. Help me identify some Street Captains who will be willing in case of an emergency, to be able to notify and help guide neighbors.
I am now affiliated and integrated into the City of Hayward’s CERT, Community Emergency Response Team. As a Retired Fireman this is now coming with extra volunteer work, but first and foremost I need to make sure that the everyone at the Ranch is safe and ready
I have been behind the scenes for a while now working on securing my leadership role with CERT. I now have done that and will serve as the Weekes Zone Lead. It’s now time for us as a community to put together an actionable community safety plan.
It starts with you all, I can’t do this alone. So let’s start with you, my neighbors, looking at your own situation and see what you can do to prepare for when disaster hits. I understand it’s not a matter of if, but when it hits. I am developing a small list that all of you should consider working on to make yourself selfsufficient. You’ll be seeing that soon
And I can’t end without mentioning the Christmas party So many attendees! So many prizes! So much fun~ It would not have been possible without all who volunteered. You can expect more in 2026…because Linda Yazell has volunteered to be Social Director in 2026! We just need more like her to volunteer, especially the Emergency Preparedness effort. Let’s go Los Amigos!
Sincerely,
Richard Norgrove President
Richard Norgrove, President & Riker
Officers of Los Amigos Association & Their Duties
In January, we will begin the process of electing board members for the 2025-26 term. The Nomination Committee will meet in January to develop a list of candidates. If you are willing to be a member of the Nomination Committee or serve as a member of the board, please contact President Richard at racer5gogo@gmail.com. Your participation is critical. Remember, unless residents step forward, Los Amigos could cease to exist and we could fall prey to Hometown America. 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.
Please consider a board of directors role and contribute to the community at large. Many of our residents have served their roles in previous years and we would like to invite new volunteers to take part.
Board of Directors 2025-2026
Richard Norgrove 707-849-7258 Racer5gogo@gmail.com
Derek Nasario Vice President 510-331-7816.
Judy Trahan Treasurer 510-363-9076 jmtrahan2@comcast.net
Aziza Simpson Secretary 510-882-2262 azizasimpson@gmail.com
Hi, Amigos. As we begin a new year with more newsletters, I wanted you to know that this is a January/February edition. I’m about to embark on a grand adventure to Morocco and won’t be around to create a February newsletter. I wish you all the best and will see you again in March.
Cindy Railing, Newsletter Editor
Volunteer Board Vacancies
Cindy Railing Editor
510-427-8988 cindy.railing@gmail.com
Barbara Jaye Newsletter Layout and Design barbarajaye1@gmail.com
If interested, please reach out to a board member if interested in volunteering some of your time.
• Welcome & Welfare Director
• Activities Director
SPANISH RANCH HOMEOWNERS
Great News! If you enjoyed the bangin’ Christmas party, we have a fantastic announcement. Linda Yazell, our former 2-term president has agreed to be the Social Director for this year. The Christmas party was her idea and she executed it with the help of some of our residents. Think about an event that you would like to chair. It might be based on a holiday or your ethnicity, culture, and food. Like Linda, you can’t do it alone, but with Linda’s amazing skill and a committee of volunteers, you can make it an event to remember. And the more people get together and socialize, the more vibrate our community will become. But best of all, we’ll all have FUN!!!!
Los Amigos Community Events
Game Night
Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in Club House
Donuts with friends!
3rd Friday of each month 10:00 am - Jan Clubhouse
Do you play Ping Pong?
Thank you to Derek Nasario for donating his ping pong table to the community! This is now located in the clubhouse. The paddles are fierce, the rallies are intense, and the table has definitely seen some things. P.S bring your own balls
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.
Los Amigos Holiday Party
Welcome 2026 Community
What a fantastic time we had at our Christmas Party last month, with about 50 attendees enjoying delicious food contributed by everyone and a lively Christmas Sweater contest. Thanks to generous donations from our community members, we were able to give out door prizes nearly enough for each person there! Keep this in mind for next year: if you come across unused items or gifts that just don't do it for you, set them aside to donate next December so they can find a new home.
I’d like to extend my gratitude to everyone who helped make the event a success. Cindy Railing led the setup effort, along with her team Roberto and Sue Gonzales, Boston Pimental and Dennis Archer, and Beth and Bill Mallard who did an excellent job decorating the venue. Tom Tripp handled the Sign-In table, and Dawna quickly jumped in to assist, ensuring everyone signed in and received their door prize tickets.
A special thanks goes to Azizza Simpson our photographer, Felicia Johnson, Heidi Walters, Tess Beredo, Freda, and Loma Bording for expertly preparing and storing the chickens on Friday night.
Judy Trahan kick-started the door prize collection with donations from an estate she’s helping to settle. Tom Tripp added twelve bottles of his homemade Limoncello, and we filled in with a few other contributions. Our board president, Richard Norquist, and his wife, Tami, donated a six-pack of assorted beers brewed during Richard’s day job. They also managed the Christmas Sweater contest, which saw about a dozen participants, and emceed the Door Prize giveaway.
Finally, a big thank you to the cleanup crew Tami Norgrove, Alma Caliz, and many other attendees who stayed behind to clean up and put everything right at the clubhouse Their support was invaluable!
Planning for Your Pet During An Emergency
If you’ve been following the articles on emergency preparedness, you have a couple of “go-bags.” If you have pet(s), you’ll want for provide for them too. Keep items in an accessible place and store them in sturdy containers so that they can be carried easily.
Kit Contents:
• Sturdy leashes, harnesses and/or carriers to transport pets safely
• Food, water, bowls, cat litter/pan and a manual can opener for canned food.
• Medications and copies of medical records stored in a waterproof container.
• A first aid kit to fit the needs of your pet
• Current photos of you with your pet(s) in case they get lost.
• Information on feeding schedules, medical conditions, behavior problems, and the name and number of your vet in case you have to foster or board your pets.
• Pet beds and toys, if easily transportable.
Create an Emergency Plan for Your Pet
• Know a safe place to take your pets
• If you have to evacuate, protect your pets too. If it's not safe for you to stay behind, it's not safe to leave pets behind either.
• Know which hotels/motels along your evacuation route will accept pets in an emergency. Call ahead for reservations if you know you may need to evacuate. Ask if no pet policies could be waived in an emergency.
• If you are going to a Red Cross shelter, workers will try to accommodate pets. However, depending on the situation, pets may need to be housed in a different location with support from animal welfare groups. Service animals that assist people with disabilities are always welcome in Red Cross shelters.
• Know which friends, relatives, boarding facilities, animal shelters or veterinarians can care for your animals in an emergency. Prepare a list with phone numbers.
• Although your animals may be more comfortable together, be prepared to house them separately.
• Include your pets in evacuation drills so they become used to entering and traveling in their carriers calmly.
• Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are current and that all dogs and cats are wearing collars with securely fastened, up-to-date identification. Many pet shelters require proof of current vaccinations to reduce the spread of disease.
• Consider having your pet “microchipped” by your veterinarian.
Help Emergency Workers Find Your Pets
• The ASPCA recommends using a rescue sticker alert to let people know that pets are inside your home. The stickers as well as a free safety pack are available online. Go to https//aspca.org/take-action/pet-safety-pack.
• If you must evacuate with your pets (and if time allows) write "EVACUATED" across the stickers so rescue workers don’t waste time looking for them.
Help Pets Recover After an Emergency
• Your pet’s behavior may change dramatically after a disaster, becoming aggressive or defensive. Be aware and protect them from hazards to ensure the safety of other people and animals.
• Watch your animals closely and keep them under your direct control as fences and gates may have been damaged.
• Pets may become disoriented, particularly if the disaster has affected scent markers that normally allow them to find their home.
• Be aware of hazards at nose and paw level, particularly debris, spilled chemicals, fertilizers and other substances that might not seem to be dangerous to humans.
• Consult your veterinarian if any behavior problems persist.
Senior Food Resources
Food pantries may temporarily close distribution, due to unforeseen circumstances or if food runs out.
Mon – Tue – Thur – Fri 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
https://www.foodnow.net/find-afood-pantry/
Tue & Fri 9:00 am – 11:00 am
2nd & 4th Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
3RD Saturday: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Food types and availability may vary by site. Bring your own bags to sites.
South Hayward Parish, 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward, Walk-up only
Alameda County Food Bank can connect you with resources for food
Peace Haven Freedom Store 1063 A St, Hayward, CA 94541
Eden United Church of Christ, 21455 Birch Street, Hayward
Hope 4 the Heart 22035 Meekland Ave., Hayward, CA 94544
• 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.
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
Make 2026 Resolutions That Actually Stick
We’ve heard 'em all before. Exercise more! Eat better! Save money! While we start with high aspirations, often we call it quits within a month or two. This year, take a different approach and go with something achievable and rewarding. Choose simple goals that can be accomplished easily and give quick results, boosting your chances of success
Pause on purpose daily.
Each and every day, take a moment to reflect and breathe. Engaging in small pauses throughout the day can benefit our mental health and wellness. Take a few deep breaths, stand up and stretch, read a favorite quote, or step outside for a little fresh air.
Focus on health instead of the number on the scale.
Great news for seniors! Don’t fret if you’ve gained a little weight in retirement. Studies show a few extra pounds may have a protective effect for people ages 65 and older. What’s more, being underweight can increase the risk of death, disability, and dementia. And move – whether it’s exercise or just taking more steps inside your home.
According to the National Institutes of Health, it may actually be better for seniors to have a body mass index (BMI) of 23 to 30, which is the upper range of what’s normal weight to the lower range of obese. A slightly higher BMI appears to protect against nutrient deficiencies and osteoporosis.
Eat mindfully and enjoy food.
Savor your food; don’t slurp it up in a few seconds. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes for your brain to receive the signals of fullness. If you eat too fast, you’ll overeat and feel uncomfortable or stuffed in 30 minutes. Instead, take your time, eat slowly and mindfully; you’ll naturally eat less and enjoy it more. It also helps limit emotional or binge-eating, and anxiety. Always try to sit down to eat, preferably at a table, instead of in front of the TV or computer Fill your plate thoughtfully and enjoy.
Write in a daily gratitude journal.
Whether you buy a journal or use your phone, end your day with at least three things you’re grateful for. The goal is not looking at the big events, but the little things that we sometimes easily miss.
Do one daily act of kindness.
Paying it forward does more than make someone else happy — it also helps reduce our stress and improve our overall well-being. It’s simple. Give someone a compliment, hold the door for a stranger, smile, or even just being patient others.
Cut yourself some slack.
Extend the kindness that you show others to yourself. Speak nicely to yourself, treat yourself with respect and don’t be too hard on yourself. Remind yourself every day: “I’m a fallible human and I might make mistakes, but I’ll figure it out and it’ll be OK.”
Filipino Chicken Adobo (Food Network)
Editor’s Note: Filipino Chicken Adobo is jam-packed with flavor and this easy recipe only requires 10 minutes of hands-on prep time. You can easily cut this recipe in half, but I generally make the whole recipe and freeze the rest in single-size freezer bags.
Ingredients
4 to 5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp. black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
Steamed rice, for serving
Preparation
1. Combine the chicken thighs, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves in a large pot. Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours.
2. Bring the chicken and marinade to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove the lid and simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened and the chicken is tender, about 20 more minutes. Serve with steamed rice.
Arm Exercises for Seniors
Think of how you use your arms every day. Just pushing up from a chair is easier with good arm muscle. Carry groceries or lift things onto high shelves. Arm exercise, done with proper form, work your upper back as well, improving posture and balance. Some exercises use light dumbells. If you don’t have them, just use a can of vegetables. These exercises should require effort but should not be painful.
Shoulder Rolls
Stand straight with your arms by your sides. Roll your shoulders forward, up and backwards. Make big circles. It’s good to make bigger circles as you go. Do 20 reps, then reverse direction. Swing your arms at the end to “shake it all out.” When you’re watching TV, plant your feet flat, move forward from the back of your chair, rest your hands in your lap, and do some reps in each direction. This is an ideal way to just shake out tightness any time of day.
Shoulder Blade Squeezes
Stand up straight. You can do this either with your arms by your side or your elbows bent and held close to the body. Draw elbows back and squeeze your shoulder blades together. Imagine you’re trying to make them touch. Hold in the squeezed position for up to 5 seconds then return to the relaxed position Do 1-2 sets of 10-20 reps.
Shoulder Raise.
Stand straight with both arms at your side and dumbbell held in one hand. Your palm should face forward. Move arm away from your body and raise it all the way over your head. Exhale on the upward motion and inhale on the downward. Do about l0 reps with each arm. You can also do both arms at once. You’ll find a different feel in the core muscles that maintain your posture.
Bent Row
This works the upper back and shoulders as well as the arms. Stand with your feet a shoulder width apart, with a dumbell in each hand. Thrust your hips back, bend your knees and let your upper body fall forward; ideally, your torso should be almost parallel to the floor, but go only as far as comfortable Squeeze shoulder blades toward each other, bend your elbow and pull dumbell up to your side. Do 1-2 sets of about 10 reps. It’s easier one arm at a time.
Triceps Kickbacks
Triceps weakness holds many seniors back. You need triceps just to put something up over your head. Lean over a table or chair. Bend from your hips, not your back. Grip the table or chairback with your “off” arm. Hold the weight in the working arm. The elbow is bent and dumbell is close to the body. Straighten elbow as you push the weight behind you. Go as far as is comfortable. Return to starting position. Do about 10 reps with each arm.
Overhead Elbow Extension
Sit in a chair with your back against the chair back. Hold a weight in one hand behind your shoulder. Your elbow is bent and your palm is facing the back of your head. Straighten your arm toward the ceiling. Hold for just a second and return to start. Do up to 10 reps on each arm. This can be done from a standing position, which requires more balance control.
Seated Biceps Curls
Sit up straight in an armless chair. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with elbows straight and arms hanging outside your leg. Bend your elbows but keep wrists straight; curl the weights up to your chest. Maintain a steady position. Don’t let your torso move. Return weights to the original position. Do 1-2 sets of 10-20 reps.
Seated Overhead Press
This builds your ability to put objects on overhead shelves and take them down. If you find that hard, it’s not surprising. It takes coordination of muscles in the arms, shoulders and back. Sit with your feet shoulder width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, close to your shoulder, with the elbow bent. Keeping your torso firm, raise your arms straight above your head and straighten the elbows. Return to the starting position Do 1-2 sets of about 10 reps. You may have difficulty using as much weight on this one, so adjust accordingly. This can be done one hand at a time.
Wall Pushups
Older people, especially men, remember when they could drop to the ground and answer the drill instructor’s command to “give me 20.” Even if it’s been years since your last floor pushup, you can still reap the benefits of the world’s most classic arm exercise by using a wall.
Stand arm’s length from the wall with your feet just more than shoulder width apart. Lay your palms on the wall with your arms straight. Bend your elbows and let your upper body fall toward the wall until your chest is a couple inches away
Push back to your upright position.
To get the biggest “bang for your buck,” do these slowly, especially on the return trip. Do 1-2 sets of 15-20 reps.
If these are too easy, there are lots of variations. Stand farther from the wall. Do them with your hands on the edge of a desk or table. Rather than put your hands directly on the wall, press a small exercise ball or a volleyball against the wall, which demands more balance.
Seated Isometric Exercises for Seniors
Most exercises require you to stop and set aside time for a workout. Not so with chair isometrics! You can do some any time you’re seated at a table or desk or watching TV. Isometrics can’t make up a fitness program all by themselves. Because the arms don’t move, isometrics do little to build new muscle. They’re excellent, however, for maintaining strength. They’re particularly beneficial for someone whose strength has been compromised by pain, arthritis or injury. In other words, they’re a fine maintenance tool for older adults.
The variety of arm and shoulder isometrics you can do in a chair is limited only by your imagination. Anything that pits the strength of one arm against the other or against an immovable object will do. Here are a few ideas to get started. In all of these, build your effort gradually, hold maximum effort for a few seconds and then relax your effort gradually. Go for about 5-10 reps.
Hold your hands in front in “prayer position,” palms together, at the level of your breastbone. Push them against each other. This can also be done with the hands in front of your face.
With your hands in front at chest level, push the fist of one into the open palm of the other. Alternate hands.
With your hands at chest level, one palm up and the other down, curl the fingers and pull four fingers of one hand against four fingers of the other. Make fists with your hands at chest level, one on top of the other. Push down with one and up with the other. This can also be done with the fingers interlocked. Hold your arms in front, both palms down, one palm on the other forearm. Try to raise the lower arm while holding it in place with the upper arm.
Grab the sides of your chair and pull up while pressing yourself into the seat
Conclusion
You don’t have to push a lot of weight to improve your arm and shoulder strength, nor do you have to have to hit the dumbbells every day. In fact, one study found that seniors improved arm strength in as little as 16 sessions over six weeks. That’s not quite three times per week.
Just because you’re getting on in years, that doesn’t mean you have to give up effective use of your arms. Try exercises like these just a few times a week, and it’s likely you’ll have a much easier time with your hobbies and your chores around the house.
It's okay to start slowly, and choose only a few exercises to start with, or to do them for a shorter period of time. And as you feel stronger , try to do more of them, or for a longer time. There's a lot to choose from.
Is there an exercise here that looks right for you?
Health Words
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DOCTORS
DRUGS
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IMMIGRANTS
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Across 1.Biblical beast
4.Inflexible
9.Babysitter’s handful
10.“Home ___”
11.Rightful
12.Artery problems
13.Expresses
15.Sooner St.
16.Get fit after injury
18.“Stubborn ___ a mule”
20.Corolla and Prius maker
23.Bake, as eggs
25.Dine
26.They’re nuts
27.Colorado Indian
28.Some porcelain
29.Fraternity letters
Down
1.Boosts
2.Censor’s target
3.Asparagus unit
4.Thoroughbred
5.“You got that right!”
6.Moo ___ gai pan
Gemstones in February
8.Escritoire
14.Foursome
17.Petty-Officer on merchant ship
18.Questions
19.Boutique
21.1984 Nobelist
22.“Planet of the ___”
7.“What’s gotten ___ you?”
24.1969 Peace Prize grp. February 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.
The title is a clue to the word in the shaded diagonal.
TRIVIA TEASER
The Golden Age
1. Which actor played the title character in the James Bond film The Man With the Golden Gun? a-Frank Sinatra, b-Raymond Burr, c-Randy Quaid, d-Christopher Lee.
2.Formerly known as the Warriors, what is the "golden" sports team nickname now used at Marquette University in Milwaukee?a-Golden Bears, b-Golden Lights, c-Golden Eagles, d-Golden Panthers.
3. While Moses was away collecting the Ten Commandments, who fashioned a golden calf worshipped by the Hebrews? a-Lazarus, b-Aaron, c-Noah, d-Joshua.
4.In which movie did James Stewart rescue a suicidal Kim Novak from beneath the Golden Gate Bridge? a-The Big Clock, b-Bend of the River, c-Vertigo, d-Bell, Book and Candle.
5.Which pop song was the theme song for the sitcom The Golden Girls? a-"Lonely Boy," b-"Say You, Say Me," c"Thank You For Being a Friend," d-"My Generation."
6.Which PGA star is nicknamed "The Golden Bear?" a-Jack Nicklaus, b-Lee Trevino, c-Curtis Strange, d-Tiger Woods.
7.Which city is separated by an inlet called the Golden Horn? a-Budapest, b-Istanbul, c-Buenos Aires, d-Copenhagen.
8.What was the name of the ship on which Sir Francis Drake became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe? a-Golden Plover, b-Golden Bowl, c-Golden Hind, d-Golden Fleece.
9.The flag of which country pictures a golden eagle with a snake in its mouth? a-Mexico, b-Philippines, c-Lithuania, dItaly.
10. In the game of Quidditch, played by Harry Potter, how many points is capturing the Golden Snitch worth? a-50, b-100, c-150, d-250.
QUOTES
"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."
Dr. Seuss
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."
Audrey Hepburn
"I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more."
Angelita Lim
"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."
David Viscott
"Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own."
Robert A. Heinlein
"True love is selfless. It is worthy of the person it loves."
BetterHelp
The big rewards come to those who travel the second, undemanded mile.
Bruce Barton
Ask yourself: "How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm committed to?"
Tony Robbins
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.
Sally Koch
The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.
Zig Ziglar
We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon.
Konrad Adenauer
One of the great lessons in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.
Winston Churchill
The Lighter Side Plan ahead
A groundhog named Phil woke up on February 2nd, peeked out of his burrow, saw his shadow, and sighed dramatically.
He turned to his wife and said, "Six more weeks of winter... but at least we'll have Valentine's Day to look forward to!"
She rolled her eyes and replied, "Honey, you say that every year. And every year you still forget to get me flowers."
Phil thought for a second, then grinned.
"True... but this time I'm prepared! I already ordered them."
"Really?" she asked, surprised.
"Yeah," he said proudly, "I got you a dozen roses... they're just six weeks late because of the shadow thing."
The Lion Tamer
A man tells the circus master that he wants to join the circus as a lion tamer. The circus master asked if he has any experience and the man says, "Why, yes. My father was one of the most famous lion tamers in the world, and he taught me everything he knew."
"Really?" said the circus master. "Did he teach you how to make a lion jump through a flaming hoop?"
"Yes he did," the man replies.
"And did he teach you how to have six lions form a pyramid?"
"Yes he did," the man replies.
"And have you ever stuck your head in a lion's mouth?"
"Just once," the man replies.
The circus master asks, "Why only once?"
The man says, "I was looking for my father."
Answers to The Golden Age
1-d, Christopher Lee
2-c, Golden Eagles
3-b, Aaron
4-c, "Vertigo"
5-c, "Thank You For Being a Friend"
6-a, Jack Nicklaus
7-b, Istanbul
8-c, Golden Hind
9-a, Mexico
10-c, 150
February 2026 Calendar
Special Months
AMERICAN HEART MONTH, heart.org
NATIONAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH, asalh. org.
NATIONAL CHERRY MONTH, usacherries. com.
NATIONAL PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH, avma.org/events/national-pet-dentalhealth-month.
NATIONAL TIME MANAGEMENT MONTH
SPAY/NEUTER AWARENESS MONTH, worldspayday.org.
Events
31-Jan–29-Mar, ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL, Weekends. arizona.renfestinfo. com.
1-28, AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE HERITAGE MONTH, jyfmuseums.org.
1, GRAMMY AWARDS, Los Angeles. Annual.
2, CANDLEMAS, Presentation of the Lord.
2, GROUNDHOG DAY
2, SNOW MOON, Also called Hunger Moon. The February Full Moon.
3, 2026 PRO BOWL, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA. nfl.com/pro-bowl.
4-11, JAPAN: SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL
4, WORLD CANCER DAY. worldcancerday. org.
5–Mar 14, SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP (RBS 6 NATIONS), rbs6nations.com.
6-8, US NATIONAL TOBOGGAN CHAMPI-
ONSHIPS, Snow Bowl, Camden, ME. 35th
5-16, FLORIDA STATE FAIR, Tampa, FL, floridastatefair.com.
6, NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY, heart.org or goredforwomen.org.
7, CHINESE NEW YEAR PARADE IN SAN FRANCISCO. Year of the Horse, chineseparade.com
7, SUPER BOWL LX, Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA., nfl.com.
11-15, GRAND RAPIDS BOAT SHOW, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI., showspan.com.
12, SAFETY PUP'S BIRTHDAY, nationalchildsafetycouncil.org.
13, WORLD RADIO DAY, Observed since 2012, diamundialradio.org
14, GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY PARADE, Alexandria, VA., washingtonbirthday. net.
14, NATIONAL DONOR DAY, organdonor. gov.
14, ST. VALENTINE'S DAY
15, CANADA: MAPLE LEAF FLAG ADOPTED: ANNIVERSARY, Feb 15, 1965.
13–21, BRAZIL: CARNIVAL, Also in French West Indies.
13-16, GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT, 29th annual, audubon.org.
21, WORLD PANGOLIN DAY, 15th annual, pangolins.org/world-pangolin-day.
15, DAYTONA 500, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL., daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
15, NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2026,Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA. 75th annual, nba.com.
16, PRESIDENTS DAY, Federal holiday.
17, MARDI GRAS.
18, ASH WEDNESDAY.
18, LENT begins. Feb. 18 -April 2.
19, GEORGIA NATIONAL RODEO, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry, GA.
22-28, NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK.
25, WORLD SPAY DAY, 30th annual, worldspayday.org .
26, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK ESTABLISHED: ANNIVERSARY, Feb 26, 1919.
26, NATIONAL CHILI DAY.
27, INTERNATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY, polarbearinternational.org.
28, WORLD SWORD SWALLOWERS DAY.
28, SEATTLE EARTHQUAKE ANNIVERSARY, Seattle (Nisqually) earthquake, magnitude 6.8, injures hundreds and causes $2 billion in damage (25th anniversary)
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