COP is trying something new in an effort to assist in getting out community emergency information and more. Many people do not get “Call Fire”, some don’t get emails from the office on planned outages, and some aren’t on Facebook, or signed up for the Bugle. All of these things are great communication tools, but if you aren’t getting them, it doesn’t work.
So as an enhanced service we will attempt to ‘TEXT’ you the information that COP is made aware of from many sources, the information as we know it. If you have a phone that receives TEXT Message, I-Phone or Android, and you want to participate, please send me your name, address and phone number, and you will be added to the list. You will receive a message like the sample here. No names, no addresses, just numbers of people like yourself receiving a TEXT message.
If you are interested TEXT me at 909-915-7907, the service is currently in effect and was used last month. It will appear as COP DPCC COMMUNITY EMERGENCY TEXT, with exact location of emergency when possible. Bill Kelly Citizens On Patrol President
OFFICE 760-328-3556.
Many of these things are Solar and very affordable. American Flags help too.
Please email your events/information in WORD/JPEG/GIF/PDF or Similar Format (so that it can be
if required to place in the “Appropriate Page or portions of a
before publication. Plus be sure to send Calendar items that might need to be
or
to this
monthly. “SNOWBIRDS”& others send your email to the editor if you would like the COURIER emailed to you. thedpcccourier@gmail.com OR
June 13th
It is my pleasure to share a little more about myself. My name is Maria Hernandez, and I’ve been with Equity Lifestyle Properties for nearly 13 years, come this September. I began my journey as an Assistant Manager at a senior community in the Northern California region (Modesto) back in 2013. At the time, I was attending Modesto Junior College, pursuing my business degree, working toward my mobile home sales license, and earning my medical billing and coding certificate. During that time, I had the privilege of working closely with residents and team members to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.
A year later, I was promoted to Community Manager at the same property where I began my career with ELS. I continued upgrading the community while also assisting nearby sister properties with their operational needs.
I fell in love with the challenge of revitalizing communities and partnering with residents to enhance their homesites. After bringing my community up to standard, I took the initiative to expand my knowledge by learning and training within other divisions of ELS. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to wear many hats across our Manufactured Home Communities, RV/TT Resorts, and even our Marinas division. These experiences have sharpened my skills and deepened my passion for transforming properties that need a little extra care. I also take great pride in mentoring new property managers and supporting their development as they grow within the company.
I was raised by loving parents who taught me to lead with kindness, respect, and humility values I carry with me in all that I do. I’m the youngest of three, and I’ve always been inspired by my older sister and brother to lead with heart and integrity. My leadership style is rooted in open communication, teamwork, and thoughtful decision-making. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors. Whether it’s hiking, running, or taking a peaceful walk, being in nature is an important part of my life. I find joy in the little things those special, meaningful moments that money can’t buy. I’m happily married, and my husband and I love to travel and embrace new adventures together.
I truly look forward to getting to know each of you and working together to make Date Palm Country Club the very best it can be for our residents, our team, and our entire community.
Thank You Maria for joining our beautiful community and welcome! Bill Kelly Courier Editor
Maria Hernandez – Community Manager, Date Palm Country Club & Palm Springs Oasis
Friendly Reminders from ELS
Meter Reads: Meters are read between the 8th and the 10th of every month. Per the rules and regulations meter areas are not to be blocked. If you have a locked gate, make sure the gate is unlocked. If you have pets, please make sure they are put away.
Street Parking: Overnight Street parking is not permitted. Vehicles will be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.
Speed Limit: Speed limit is 20 MPH on the premises. Please remember that we have ducks and geese’s that cross the roads. We want to keep them safe.
Pets: All pets must be on a leash. No Exceptions. No pets are allowed on any part of the golf course. Don’t forget to clean up after your pets.
Vendors: If you have a vendor coming in, please notify the front gate for access. Vendor work hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday ONLY. Vendors are not allowed to work on Sunday.
Dumpster: Please call the office between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. to get the gate unlocked for the dumpster for the debris. The dumpster is ONLY for debris. No outside access. (Summer Hours)
Rent: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. There is a grace period till the 6th of the month. Any payments received after that are considered late. Please make sure to add late fees to your payment. If not, payments will be returned. Also please make sure to drop off the rent checks ONLY at the administration office.
Suspicious Activities: Please notify the police department 911 of any suspicious activities seen. You can also contact COP for assistance 760-328-3556.
Cart Barn: Cart barn area is only for employees. If you have a meeting with IGM come to the Administration Office. ONLY Vendors are allowed to enter that area for deliveries.
COP: Call COP they are here to help us. In case you need a Resident Notice of Absence we have some available at the Administration Office.
RV’S: If you have an RV, please make sure you have a storage space either in the front 9 or the back 9 RV Storage. There are no RV’s permitted to park on the street overnight. If you are loading or unloading your RV, please notify the Administration Office and make sure you have the area coned off.
Sublease: Air BNB is NOT permitted on the property. If you are planning to rent your home, it must be 90 days or more and must be park approved by the Manager. Please come by the Administration Office and pick up an application for your Occupant.
Golf Carts: Please do Not Park your golf carts in any of the common areas including the sidewalk of the Clubhouse. Please use designated parking areas Only.
Home Improvement: Please make sure to stop by the Administration Office and pick up a home improvement packet for any home improvements. This includes ONLY exterior work being done to your home.
Front Gate: Residents need to call ALL vendors and ALL guests when coming to visit their home on property. Please be aware that all guests and vendors who are not called in to the front gate staff will deny their entry. 760-422-7914
Thank You! Management
Here’s a few things that you may not KNOW, REMEMBER, UNDERSTAND or need an update on: Date Palm C.C. Organizations, Clubs and Fun Stuff.
• The DPCA ( Date Palm Community Association) is not an HOA in legal terms. Our DPCA service organization is a social group for the entire community and does ask for membership. This group is open to all residents and charges $25 per person or $45 per couple per year. There is an elected Executive Board made up of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, plus Directors and Committees. The Directors serve specific areas of the community and the committees are: Action Committee, Sunshine Committee, Social Committee and others as needed. The Courier is paid for by the DPCA. The DPCA meets the first Thursday of the Month during the Season (October thru April) at 7pm in the Clubhouse. Come and check it out, always a good time (cake & coffee).
• C.O.P. (Citizens On Patrol) Volunteers from our community. They patrol the streets day and night in Golf Carts or their cars. Also, COP will do “Vacation Checks” on the perimeters of homes while people are away. COP asks for an approval request form to be completed for these home patrols. Our COP meets monthly in the COP office at Satellite 2 at 3p the first Thursday throughout the year. COP also assists the local first responders as required and offers “emergency equipment” and home safety items for sale. In addition, COP offers American Flags for sale and collects/retires old American Flags. COP answers their office phone 24/7, (760)328-3556.
• “BINGO”, the fun happens every Wednesday during the Season October thru May 14. BINGO is held in the clubhouse Wednesday’s at 7pm. (PLEASE NO ALCOHOL)
• BUNCO, is a group that meets once a month during the season in Sat. 1 at 6pm on the first Monday of the Month. For information call Kathi Parkhurst 760-285-1262.
• GOLF, we have both a Men’s and Ladies Club that welcomes memberships during the season. These golfers do play all year around, Men: Tuesday and Friday. Ladies: Thursday. Come out and enjoy our beautiful course and meet people.
• WATER AEROBICS, open to everyone in the large Clubhouse Pool, 8 am Monday thru Saturday.
• POKER, every Thursday evening at 6pm in Satellite 1.
• BIBLE STUDY, in Satellite 1 at 10am every Wednesday during the season October thru May 7. For more information call Becky 760-318-4840,
• COFFEE & DONUTS, FRIDAYS in the Clubhouse provided by our community Management. Come out and meet friends and neighbors, along with our managers 9 to 10 am every Friday.
• FRIENDSHIP POTLUCK, 3rd Friday of every month in the Clubhouse at 5:00pm, everyone welcome.
• DATE PALM CC DESERT BLUE GRASS/FOLK/JAM, 2pm to 4pm in the Clubhouse the 2nd Sunday of every month during the season, October thru May.
• PICKLE BALL, 8am (or 7am summer) on the pickleball court Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Please email your events/information in WORD/JPEG/GIF or Similar Format so that it can be copied/edited if required to place in the “Appropriate Page or portions of a Page”, by the 14th or sooner of the month before publication. Plus be sure to send Calendar items that might need to be updated or added to this publication. “SNOWBIRDS” send your email to the editor if you would like the COURIER emailed to you while you are away. thedpcccourier@gmail.com
Date Palm Country Club Community Association
Directory
of Organizations (Effective FEBRUARY 2024)
Date Palm Community Association Officers aka D.P.C.A.
President
Vice President John Sprately #440
Secretary
DP Directors for Front Nine and Back Nine
jacksprat1950@aol.com
DP ACTION COMMITTEE
DP SUNSHINE COMMITTEE:
The Date Palm Community Association (D.P.C.A.) meets the first Thursday of each month during the season, Oct. to April in the clubhouse at 7:00pm. As you can see above, the D.P.C.A. has a number of sub-committees for which, as needed, any resident can volunteer. If you are interested, please let your board know or any of the chairs of the different committees listed above. Nominations for President and Vice President will be held at November’s meeting. Unless acclimated, elections will take place at December’s meeting. Officers are elected to serve two years.
Please note that this years annual Date Palm Nude Synchronized Swim Team will start practices every Sunday at 8pm in the Family Pool. As usual this is for 80 year olds and older. The finals for this years competition will be held at the newly constructed Olympic size pool at the Bombay Beach club. Remember NO Floatation devices allowed, you must be able to swim and hold your breath underwater for at least 10 seconds.
DAILY CALLS/ACTIVITIES
4/20 I received a call for help from resident at Sat 2 pool, dog and child at pool and spa after hours (2pm). All handled, parties stopped yelling and referred to Manager in the morning.
4/29 Received call from the office for check the welfare, due to flies and smells from home. COP checked all is good with resident.
5/5 I received reports of people taking fruit from trees without permission, on Calle Madrigal. Unable to locate. Please be respectful of others properties. Chasing lost golf balls in yards too.
5/6 Young male with backpack on Don Benito. Searched for the individual, unable to locate.
5/7 An after hours person on the golf course hole #17 drinking and allowing his dog to run free on the course. Couldn’t locate, please remember the course is not used for pets, even after hours.
5/8 Resident called about an apparent CVWD vehicle trying to enter the back gate. They were advised to go to the front gate. GM was called, they had no knowledge why the Water District would be on the property.
5/10 Received call from resident about coyote on the golf course with an apparent broken leg. Dis-
patched COP to the location but could not locate. Advised Mgr to advise Pro Shop for golfers and also to fix the two holes in the fence that was found.
5/10 I received a call from residents at the main clubhouse pool that the bathrooms were closed. I called GM and she dispatched Maintenance Supervisor. Apparently Pro Shop personnel lock doors when they leave at 2pm. They were advised to please not do so, and leave for Security at 10pm.
5/10 I received call from residents leaving the front gate, stating that the entrance gate is wide open and nobody in the guard shack. As described before, when our gate personnel take breaks they leave it open, we don’t have back up personnel. In this case a young male with backpack was observed entering. COP could not locate this person.
5/11 The same dog that gets away in the back nine was returned to 488 again.
5/13 Resident called about speeders on Paseo Laredo So, and poor worthless speed humps, they need improving. I agreed and we are working on improving humps. PLEASE SLOW DOWN AND RESPECT STOP SIGNS, EVEN IN GOLF CARTS.
THIS IS A LIST OF THE SUPPLIES COP HAS TO LOAN
COP SUGGESTIONS TO CONSIDER
1. Change your driving pattern when leaving and driving: Returning to your home and/or leaving. Drive around the block and always look for cars that might be following you.
2. If you are followed drive to a friend or the P.D..
3. *Keep your car key fob with alarm next to your bed.
4. ***Audible alarms and wheel boots work for Golf Carts and BIKES.
5. *Light up the exterior of your home. Use as many solar lights as possible around the exterior. SOLAR Motion Lights work well too. PLUS CAMERAS….
6. Put lights on timers and TV/Radio on timers inside your home.
We have Golf Cart Alarms available for $25 donation.
• SEALED DIAPER PKG. (Don’t need to return)
• WHEEL CHAIRS
• WALKERS/SEATS
• WALKERS
• WALKERS W/O WHEELS
• LRG. SHOWER CHAIR
• SML. SHOWER CHAIR
• POTTY CHAIRS
• EASY RIDE
• ELEVATED TOILET SEAT
• REGULAR CANES
• QUAD CANES
• CANES WITH SEATS
• 1 WHEEL CHAIR RAMP
• KNEE WHEELER
• CRUTCHES
• BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
• FOAM KNEE SPLINTS
• BED RAILS
• 6 FOLDING CHAIRS
• 2 6’ RECT. TABLES
• 1 8’ RECT. TABLE
• I.V. Portable Stand
TO BORROW AN ITEM CALL THE COP OFFICE 760-328-3556
Remember Your Citizens On Patrol
Will assist you in ordering/purchasing emergency supplies for your homes.
Please call 760-328-3556 24/7 for help!
7. Get to know your neighbors, and COP members.
8. Proudly fly a lighted American Flag 24/7.
9. Do Not announce on social media travel plans.
10. The community does not allow solicitors. Never let a stranger in your home or give them information. Call the Police, the Office and/or COP if you encounter a solicitor.
11. If you are going away for an extended time, sign up with the COP for house checks (forms at Clubhouse, COP Garage Sat.2 & Admin. Office).
12. Be Vigilant, Be Observant, Be a Good Witness, Be Caring without interfering.
13. Don’t be paranoid, Don’t pass rumors, Don’t blame others for your lack of preparation. Never be afraid to call the Police.
14. REMEMBER WHEN CALLING FROM A CELL-PHONE to give your EXACT LOCATION AND ADDRESS.
COP OFFICE 760-328-3556 (24/7)
CCPD Non 911760-770-0300 + 1
To borrow or to donate good condition medical equipment please call the COP Office 760-328-3556.
COP IS NOW OFFERING TO LOAN 6’ RECTANGLE TABLE AND CHAIRS TO USE AT YOUR HOME FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, DONATIONS WILL BE APPRECIATED...
-915-7907.
1. CAR KEY FOB WITH ALARM BY YOUR BED AT NIGHT.
2. 911 CAN RECEIVE TEXT.
3. GET IOS OR ANDROID PHONES AND WITH WATCHES FOR EMERGENCIES (THEY RECOGNIZE FALLS AND YOU CAN ASK FOR HELP).
4. FIRST ALERT NECKLACE FOR FALLS (works too).
5. KEEP IMPORTANT NUMBERS, MEDICATION INFORMATION CLOSE AT HAND.
6. DON’T BE AFRAID TO CALL POLICE, 911 OR 760-770-0300+1.
7. BE A GOOD WITNESS NOT A VICTIM.
8. LEARN FIRST AID, CPR & AED USAGE.
9. GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS, CHECK ON THEM.
10.CALL FOR HELP/ INFORMATION TO COP 24/7, 760-328-3556. COMMUNITY/US PEOPLE ARE HERE TO HELP ONE ANOTHER. We will be glad to order
Letters to the EDITOR and Editorials
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DATE PALM COMMUNITY RESIDENT TELEPHONE/ADDRESS LIST
If you want to participate, please send your name(s) Last, First, Address, Phone Number (or any combination, with or without Name, Phone or Address). Send to: thedpcccourier@gmail.com or text to 909-915-7907)
Aguilar, Ben 226 Calle Leandro 970-376-0747
Aldrich, Patricia ** 520 Cerritos Way 619-322-6611
Cardella, Sara * 420 Paseo Lareo So 760-702-2006
Carril, Roland 381 Andorra 951-243-4405
Corral, Anita ** 76 Via Minorca 619-200-1666
DeMerit, Abe 223 Calle Leandro 760-992-4558
DeMerit, Roberta 223 Calle Leandro 760-992-4878
Evans, Alan ** 80 Via Minorca 760-898-9429
Evans, Glenn * 177 Av Orontes 760-321-4334
Ferm, Rita 96 Paseo Laredo No 909-754-4294
Ferm, Stan 96 Paseo Laredo No 909-754-4463
Flareau, Dana 424 Paseo Laredo So 760-534-8187
Flareau, Les 424 Paseo Laredo So 760-673-5706
Henderson, Pearl ** 135 Via Estrada 951-312-7281
Johnson, Elaine 81 Via Minorca 760-321-1374
Gadbois, Shirley 445 Paseo Perdido 760-202-3411
Gros, Betty 23 Via Val Verde 760-324-6335
Kelly, Bill * 515 Cerritos Way 909-915-7907
Kelly, Mary * 515 Cerritos Way 909-915-7934
Klaben, Bill * 537 Cerritos Way 408-3752027
Klaben, Kate 537 Cerritos Way 408-375-0226
Koppert, Ron * 225 Calle Leandro 612-836-3000
Lewis, Lisa 450 Paseo Perdido 818-402-2730
Linhart, M. Mary ** 332 Via Don Benito 925-785-3100
Maag, Phillip 420 Paseo Laredo So 760-835-9114
Mobley, Dan 212 Marisma Way 760-408-8081
Mobley, Deb 212 Marisma Way 310-753-2493
Monte, James * 230 Marisma Way 707-291-7356
Mobley, Dan 212 Marisma Way 760-408-8081
Mobley, Debbie 212 Marisma Way 310-753-2493
Mortis, Jeanne 419 Paseo Laredo So 760-423-3171
Obrien, Peter 39 Paseo Laredo No 760-507-6599
Paine, Gene 386 Av, Andorra 425-241-7317
Paine, Linda 386 Av. Andorra 760-338-1849
Parkhurst, Kathi * 393 Paseo Laredo So 760-285-1262
Ponce, Joe 381 Andorra 951-243-4531
Rockwell, Sheryl 499 Paseo Perdido 760-413-9554
Schmidt, David 97 Paseo Laredo No
760-835-0444
Sharp, Joy 41 Paseo Laredo No 980-829-9613
Spratley, Genie 440 Calle Madrigal 909-331-7620
Spratley, John * 440 Calle Madrigal 760-699-7124
Steen, Mike * 232 Marisma Way
Stevenson, Walter 80 Via Minorca
St. John, Phyllis * 226 Calle Leandro
Stowell, David 97 Paseo Laredo No
Udovich, Carolyn * 115 Via Val Verde
Warnecke, Gene 229 Calle Leandro 786-440-4685
Warnecke, Maria 229 Calle Leandro 858-518-6187
Woosley, Sharon 130 Via Estrada 360-910-3075
Yonchik, Jim 421 Paseo Laredo So 562-972-1460
Young, Cherie * 99 Paseo Laredo No. 310-613–7031
Young, Steve * 99 Paseo Laredo No. 213-309-0905
JOIN THE DIRECTORY
I am trying something new that we used to have, a parks Directory. This is just like the old School “telephone book white pages”, only with choices and control. You may post name, address, and telephone number, or any combination of these. This will be on PAGE 20 of our monthly community courier.
Remember your choice ,you don’t need to participate, but if you do, please send your information to: thedpcccourier@gmail.com
310-925-9514
760-883-0148
818-274-2060
760-835-1333
925-783-2866
Udovich, John * 115 Via Val Verde 925-628-3377
Just like the Old Days With that Phone Book Thrown on your porch every year, BUT only in our own community.
12.Chair part 15.___ bit 18.Companionless 19.C.I.A. director under Clinton and Bush 20.Charlie, for one 21.Page 22.Software program, briefly 23.“For Me and My ___”
26.Rocky’s greeting
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
Heliport Wordoku
How to solve wordoku puzzles
You only need logic and patience to solve a wordoku.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one letter from the word HELIPORT. Similarly, each letter can only appear once in a column or row
in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.
TRIVIA TEASER
Looking Glass
1.What weekly radio program has been hosted by Ira Glass since 1995? a"Car Talk," b-"This American Life," c-"All Things Considered," d-"A Prairie Home Companion."
2. What broken crystal animal is offered to Jim by Laura at the end of the Tennessee Williams play "The Glass Menagerie"? a-Unicorn, b-Swan, c-Deer, d-Alligator.
3.What architect designed the glass pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris? a-William Burgess, b-I.M. Pei, c- Eliel Saarinen, d- Benjamin Latrobe.
4.What New Wave band had a #1 hit with the song "Heart of Glass" in 1979? a-The Happenings, b-The Dolls, c-Blondie, d-Wang Chung.
5.Father Time carries an hourglass in one hand, and what object in the other hand? a-Football, b-Flute, c-Beaker, dScythe.
6.What actress is accused of being a Soviet spy in the comedy film "The GlassBottom Boat"? a-Doris Day, b-Eleanor Powell, c-Judy Garland, d-Brigitte Bardot.
7.Which of the dwarves in Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" wore glasses? a-Happy, b-Bashful, c-Doc, d-Grumpy.
8. What was the last name of the police detective played by Ron Glass on "Barney Miller"? a-Meyers, b-OíHara, c-Harris, dRiley.
9. Who recorded the 1974 top 10 song "Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)"? a-John Denver, b-Engelbert Humperdinck, c-Carl Douglas, d-Leo Sayer.
10.Selenium is used in glassmaking to create glass of what color? a-Red, b-Yellow, c-Violet, d-Green.
QUOTES
Less ego, more wealth. Saving money is the gap between your ego and your income, and wealth is what you don't see. So wealth is created by suppressing what you could buy today in order to have more stuff or more options in the future.
Morgan Housel
More people can be greater leaders than they think they can, but they need a purpose greater than themselves.
William J. Clinton, 42nd president of the United States.
Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.
Frequently attributed to Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United State
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, "Press on," has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States, from a sign on his desk.
Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.
Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States
Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending.
Aubrey Drake Graham (Drake), Recording artist, songwriter
If Trivial Pursuit had been designed by economists, it would have had 100 questions and 3,000 answers.
Ronald Reagan
The Lighter Side
Rice Preference
The young woman really thought she'd been very patient through a protracted period of dating with no talk of marriage.
One night her steady boyfriend took her to a Chinese restaurant. As he perused the menu, he casually asked her, "So . . . how do you like your rice? Boiled? Steamed? Or fried?"
Without missing a beat, she looked over her menu at him and replied clearly, "Thrown."
Talking Clock
While proudly showing off his new apartment to friends late one night, one wag led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong.
"What's that big brass gong for?" one of the guests asked.
"Why, that's the talking clock," the man replied. "Watch", the man said, giving the gong an ear-shattering pound with a hammer.
Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed, "F'gosh sakes, you idiot, it's 2 a.m. in the morning!"
Apples
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray:
"Take only ONE. God is watching."
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."
Answers to Looking Glass
1-b, "This American Life" 2-a, Unicorn 3-b, I.M. Pei 4-c, Blondie 5-d, Scythe 6-a, Doris Day 7-c, Doc 8-c, Harris 9-d, Leo ayer 10-a, Red
