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February Holidays & Days of interest

February 12th – Lincoln’s Birthday

February 14th – Valentine’s Day

February 16th – President’s Day

February 17th – Mardi Gras

February 18th – Ash Wednesday

Mobilodge is a senior’s only community

All residents/ tenants must be at least 55 years old. Only people above the age of 55 years old can live in Mobilodge community.

Owner occupied

Legal/registered owners on the Title of home must live in the home, owner occupied only.

Intent to sell

Selling your home? Please come to office and fill out “Intent to sell form”

Trespassing

The office is getting complaints of other tenants trespassing on their property. If you are caught the occupant can/will call the police. Stay out of other peoples yards.

Laundry room

The laundry room is for tenants use only. Not tenant’s families and friends. We have installed keyless entry to keep people out that don’t live at Mobilodge The code will change every month You can find the code on bottom of rent statement

For changes contact Cindy in the office. 408-262-2484

Carwash Area

Carwash area is for tenants only, not family and friends.

Pets

Pick up your pet’s poop!!!!

Pets must be under 25 pounds, and conditions for keeping them are set in a separate Pet Agreement.

Streets - parking

Parking in front of your home is not allowed. Streets are for emergency or service vehicles. If you have someone doing work at your home, they are considered a service vehicle. They may park on the street in front of your home with cones or emergency blinkers on.

If someone stopping to unload car, please use your emergency flashers.

RV Parking

RV parking is reserved parking only If you or your guest park in the RV parking area, you will be towed at your expense.

Metered Utility’s

Please make sure there is 3 feet of clearance around your Gas, Electric, and water meters. Metered utility usage will be read 18th to 20th monthly.

Garbage Cans

Garbage cans and recycling bins to be kept at the rear/side of home out of site on all nongarbage days.

SLOW DOWN

10 MPH signs have been installed throughout the park. Please slow Down.

Mobilodge walkers

Please dont walk in the middle of the road Some folks walking in middle of the street,

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February Born Traits

Creative and Innovative:

Artistic professions. They are known for "outside February-born individuals are frequently linked to -the-box" thinking and a talent for coming up with original ideas.

Calm and Even-Tempered:

Scientific studies suggest that babies born in the winter are less irritable and less prone to mood swings than those born in other seasons.

Strongly Independent:

They value their freedom and can be quite rebellious if they feel limited or told what to do

Loyal and Honest:

They are deeply committed to their friends and family, often being the "pillar" of support for those around them. They value straightforwardness and find it difficult to be insincere.

February Birth Flowers

February Birthstone

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Lincolns Birthday Feb 12th

Abraham Lincoln is known for leading the U.S. through the Civil War, preserving the Union, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery, delivering the Gettysburg Address, and his assassination, cementing his legacy as one of America's greatest presidents, often called "Honest Abe" for his integrity.

Key Achievements & Characteristics:

• Preserving the Union: He successfully guided the nation through its greatest crisis, the Civil War, preventing the secession of Southern states.

• Ending Slavery: The Emancipation Proclamation (1863) declared enslaved people in Confederate states free, paving the way for the 13th Amendment.

• Wartime Leadership: As Commanderin-Chief, he found capable generals and strategically managed the war effort.

• Powerful Oratory: Famous for speeches like the Gettysburg Address and his Second Inaugural Address, emphasizing democracy and unity.

• Honesty: Earned the nickname "Honest Abe" for his truthfulness and integrity, building public trust.

• First Republican President: Elected in 1860, he was the first president from the Republican party and the first not born in the original thirteen colonies.

• First President Assassinated: Shot by John Wilkes Booth in 1865, he became a national martyr.

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Presidents' Day is a U.S. federal holiday on the third Monday of February, officially named Washington's Birthday to honor the first president, but popularly recognized as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, especially Abraham Lincoln (whose birthday is Feb. 12) and George Washington (Feb. 22). The holiday was moved to a Monday in 1971 by the Uniform Holiday Bill to create three-day weekends, and its broader name emerged as people began honoring all past presidents, not just Washington. Key Points:

• Official Name: Washington's Birthday.

• Date: Third Monday in February (Federal Holiday).

• Original Purpose: To celebrate George Washington's birthday

• Evolved Purpose: To honor all U.S. Presidents, often focusing on Washington and Lincoln.

• History: Established as a federal holiday in 1879, moved to Mondays in 1971, leading to the common name "Presidents' Day".

Why it's Celebrated:

• It honors the lives and contributions of all U.S. presidents.

• It provides a day off for many workers, creating a three-day weekend.

• It's a chance for civic reflection on the nation's leadership and history.

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Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is a festive celebration of feasting and revelry before the Catholic fasting season of Lent begins, culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday (February 17, 2026, for Mardi Gras Day) with parades, costumes, music, and beads, especially famous in New Orleans and Mobile, with roots in pagan festivals and European traditions. The official colors are purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power).

Key Aspects

• When: The Carnival season starts on Twelfth Night (January 6) and ends on Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) before Ash Wednesday, with dates varying yearly.

• What: A grand festival featuring elaborate parades with floats, masks, music, dancing, and "throws" (beads, doubloons, toys) tossed to crowds.

• Where: Celebrated globally in Catholic countries, but iconic in the U.S. in New Orleans, Mobile, AL (America's original Mardi Gras), and Galveston, TX.

• Significance: A final chance to indulge before Lent's fasting, symbolizing pagan fertility rites and Christian preparation for Easter.

• Traditions: Celebrated by "Krewes" (social clubs) who host balls and parades; Zulu coconuts and Muses shoes are famous throws in New Orleans, notes Wikipedia.

Origins & History

• Dates back to ancient Roman Saturnalia and pagan spring festivals.

• Brought to North America by French colonists; Mobile, AL, hosted the first U.S. celebration in 1703, says Visit Mobile, notes History.com.

Mardi Gras 2026

Carnival Season: January 6 – February 17, 2026.

Fat Tuesday Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Official Colors & Meanings

Purple: Justice. Green: Faith. Gold: Power.

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Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of prayer and fasting before Easter, observed by many Western Christians (Catholics, Anglicans, some Protestants) by receiving ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross, symbolizing repentance, mortality, and devotion to God, often accompanied by the phrase "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return". It's a solemn day of reflection, focusing on spiritual discipline, confession, and preparing for Christ's resurrection, with ashes made from last year's Palm Sunday palms.

Key Aspects

Start of Lent:

It's the first day of the penitential season leading up to Easter.

Ashes:

A priest or minister places ashes (from burned palm fronds) on foreheads in the shape of a cross.

Meaning of Ashes:

Symbolize mortality, repentance, and belonging to Jesus Christ, referencing biblical themes of mourning and dust.

Phrases:

Often said during the service are "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return" or "Repent, and believe in the Gospel".

Observances:

Includes fasting (one full meal, two smaller meals) and abstinence from meat for Catholics and some others.

Focus:

A call to self-denial, prayer, and turning back to God, not a Biblemandated holiday but rooted in biblical practices of repentance.

Not for All:

Eastern Orthodox Christians observe a similar period starting on "Clean Monday" (Cæruleum Monday) instead.

When is it?

It falls 46 days before Easter Sunday, always on a Wednesday, with the date changing yearly (e.g., February 18, 2026).

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January month of awareness

Health awareness

• Cervical Health Awareness

Month: Focuses on cervical health and prevention.

• National Blood Donor Month: Promotes blood donation, which is crucial during winter months.

• Thyroid Awareness Month: Aims to raise awareness about thyroid health.

• National Glaucoma Awareness

Month: Highlights glaucoma and the importance of eye care.

• National Birth Defects

Prevention Month: Focuses on preventing birth defects.

• Stalking Awareness Month: Raises awareness about stalking.

• Substance Use Disorder

Treatment Month: Focuses on treatment for substance use disorders.

Specific days

• Human Trafficking Awareness Day: January 11.

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19.

• Blue Monday: January 19, 2026, considered the "most depressing day of the year" and a reminder of mental health.

• World Religion Day: January 18.

• Holocaust Memorial Day: January 27.

• International Day of Education: January 24

Social and lifestyle awareness

• Dry January: A month-long challenge to take a break from alcohol.

• Veganuary: Encourages people to try a vegan lifestyle for the month.

• Poverty in America Awareness Month: Brings attention to poverty in the United States.

• Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month: Raises awareness about modern slavery and human trafficking.

• National Mentoring Month: Promotes the importance of mentoring.

• World Introvert Day: A day to recognize and appreciate introverts.

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Meals on Wheels

A nutritious diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, but that’s not always easy for homebound seniors. Meals on Wheels can bring that nutrition right to your door, regardless of your economic status. Service is available to homebound individuals who are 60 years of age or older; who – due to illness or disability – are unable to purchase food or cook meals for themselves; and who do not have someone to purchase food or cook meals for them on a consistent basis.

Our two daily meals are well-balanced and meet two-thirds of the daily nutritional requirements for seniors.

Who We Serve

If you do not meet all of the qualifications for the Meals on Wheels program, we will connect you to other resources.

To be eligible for Sourcewise Meals on Wheels, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be 60 years of age or older

• Be a resident of Santa Clara County

• Live alone or lives with a spouse who is also homebound

• Unable to perform two or more activities of daily living or due to a cognitive or other mental impairment, requires human assistance or supervision

Homebound is defined as being:

• Bed-bound and non-ambulatory

• Wheelchair-bound and living alone

• Ambulatory, living alone, and unable to leave your home without assistance

• Alone, able to leave home but has difficulty.

Not sure where to begin? Contact our Community Resource Specialists of Sourcewise at (408) 350-3200, option 1.

Weekly Meal Deliveries & Scheduling

Home-delivered meals are delivered once per week on the same day between the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your meals are delivered by route, which is determined by your address, and cannot be altered. In the event of your delivery day coincides with a national holiday, you will be notified of the rescheduled day in advance. You must be available to receive your meals. Drivers will not be able to leave your food outside, as it is against policy. If you are unable to be at home when your delivery is scheduled, you may call and arrange to have your meals delivered to a next-door neighbor or have someone receive and sign for your meals.. If cancellations or holds exceed three continuous weeks, service will be cancelled and reactivated when client is able to receive delivery regularly again. We cannot risk our clients’ health by leaving uneaten, unrefrigerated food for an unknown period. If you let us know in advance, we will leave your meals with a neighbor, but this is an exception and we will work with you to develop the best plan to handle rare exceptions.

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Savy Senior Tip’s

Savvy senior tips focus on home safety and accessibility, financial stability, and general well-being. For your home, this includes removing clutter, adding grab bars and non-slip mats, and ensuring good lighting. To manage finances, consider automating payments and setting up online banking. Maintaining well-being involves a balance of gentle exercise, proper nutrition, social interaction, and staying mentally stimulated.

Home safety and accessibility

Reduce fall hazards: Clear clutter, hide electrical cords, and secure or remove area rugs to prevent trips.

Improve bathroom safety: Install grab bars near the toilet and in the shower, use non-slip mats, and consider a walk-in shower or a taller toilet.

Enhance visibility: Ensure good lighting throughout the home, especially in hallways and stairs, and use nightlights. Make furniture safer: Choose furniture with rounded corners and chairs with armrests, which make getting up and down easier.

Improve kitchen access: Move appliances to make them easier to reach and add pullout drawers to cabinets.

Financial management

Automate bills and income: Set up direct deposit for income and automatic

payments for regular bills to simplify management.

Utilize online banking: Set up online access to monitor accounts and pay bills easily.

Explore assistance programs: Use tools like BenefitsCheckup.org to find programs for which you may be eligible.

Consider professional help: For complex situations or long-distance caregiving, consider using a bill-paying service or hiring a professional caregiver.

Prepare legal documents: Ensure you have up-to-date legal documents like a will, living will, and durable power of attorney. Health and well-being

Stay active: Incorporate daily gentle exercise, such as walking and stretching, to maintain mobility and muscle strength.

Eat well: Maintain a healthy diet to support overall well-being.

Stay socially engaged: Maintain social connections and mental stimulation to support emotional and cognitive health. Consider technology: Use medical alert systems or smart home devices to help with safety and to stay connected. Travel

Pace yourself: Plan a balance of activity and rest to avoid overexertion.

Use transportation services: Take advantage of public transport, taxis, or rideshares to save energy when needed. Use mobility aids: Consider renting a mobility scooter or using a cane for long distances.

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- LindaP.