Volunteers Welcome! Please contact us if you are interested.
Adobe Wells Volunteers Disclaimers
Adobe Wells Mobile Home Community, LLC Brandenburg, Staedler & Moore and their respective partners, managers, and employees, individually and collectively assume no responsibility for the content of this publication herein and shall be held harmless against any suit, demands or liability arising there from.
The Adobe Wells Events Group Officers assume no responsibility for this publication or any of its contents and shall not be held to blame for any item that is published in The Adobian unless it has prior approval of the Events Group Officers.
The Events Group’s purpose is to plan and host special activities (i.e., themed parties, rummage sales, etc.) for the Adobe Wells Mobile Home community. Please direct any other comments or issues to the Adobe Wells Park Business Office.
The Adobian Editor and Co-Editor reserves the right to publish or refuse to publish any article submitted, in accordance with the Mobile Home Board Editorial Guidelines. The editors will not be liable for any copyright infringement(s) or plagiarism resulting in publication of articles submitted independently.
The Adobian Magazine
The Adobian magazine is published monthly by the Mobile Home Board (MHB) Group. It is a source of enjoyment and information for Adobe Wells Mobile Home Park residents. All residents can participate in the publication; however, the magazine is not to be used for political campaigns, religious opinions, or park issues and news. Shopping and services advertisements can be submitted to the MHB Group via email: info@mobilehomeboard.com. Free articles can be submitted by the 10th of the month to Articles4Adobian@gmail.com, Attention: Adobian Editor.
July Events Calendar
Levi’s Events, etc.
Concacaf Gold Cup Soccer Semi Finals TBD vs. TBD at Levi’s Stadium, July 2, 7pm
4th of July Festival, Downtown Sunnyvale near Historic Murphy Street, July 4, 10am-2pm
The Weekend: After Hours Til Dawn Tour with Playboi Carti and Mike Dean at Levi’s Stadium, July 8-9, 7pm
DeAnza College Flea Market, 1250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, every 1st Saturday, 8am-2pm
Sunnyvale Farmers Market, Washington Street Downtown Sunnyvale, every Saturday, 9am-1pm
The Ladies Canasta Card Group, hosted by Pat Foster, AW Clubhouse 1 Card Room, every Thursday, 1-4pm
Welcome to Our New Residents
The Adobe Wells staff and your fellow residents are happy to welcome you to our beautiful five-star community. We hope you will enjoy your new home; and we, your AW neighbors, look forward to meeting you at a social event in our community soon.
Many activities are available to you. Besides the Events Group and Ladies Canasta card games offered, which are listed on the calendar in each monthly Adobian, we offer the following amenities:
A library with a variety of books to borrow from in Clubhouse 1 off the large living room
Meeting, craft, and card rooms in Clubhouse 1
Swimming pool and separate Men's and Women's restrooms with showers, exercise and sauna rooms behind Clubhouse 1
Hot tubs one in both clubhouses
Laundromats with coin-operated washers and dryers adjoining both clubhouses
Basketball and tennis courts near Clubhouse 2
Billiards room one in both clubhouses
Car wash area near Clubhouse 2
Children’s playground area near Clubhouse 2
Storage areas for recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, and cars (with park approval)
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to approach the Adobe Wells Office staff who are more than happy to be of assistance.
Invitation to Share Your Thoughts and Ideas
All residents of our community are welcome to submit written articles, news, announcements, wishes for special occasions (anniversary, birthday, congratulations, etc.), “for sale and free stuff” ads, ideas, or poetry. How to submit: please use the Adobian drop box the wooden box on the wall outside the kitchen area in Clubhouse 1, or send an email to:
Articles4Adobian@gmail.com
Attention: Adobian Editor
The deadline for submission is the 10th of each month.
Community Resources
Community Resources
Facebook—Adobe Wells Events Group Volunteers who organize community events and social activities for AW residents only. Visit facebook.com/groups/2454176924900236.
Facebook Adobe Wells Social Group (AWSG) This Facebook page is for AW residents only. A place to meet, ask and share with your neighbors. Visit m.facebook.com/groups/1372550420090119/? ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT.
A neighborhood support and information group hosted by AW resident Barbara Clark. You may subscribe to become part of the discussion by visiting groups.io/g/AdobeWells and clicking the +Join This Group button.
Nextdoor is a global forum that connects neighbors with each other for discussing a variety of topics or exchanging goods and services. You may join a group in your local neighborhood by visiting nextdoor.com. Once you have set up a new username and password, or logged in with Facebook, the app will prompt you to find your neighbors.
The Golden State Manufactured-Home Owners League (GSMOL) is a non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of manufactured home owners in California. GSMOL's mission is to protect the quality of life and investment of manufactured home owner. Visit gsmol.org or call 800-888-1727 for assistance.
Levi’s® Stadium Events Scheduled events at Levi’s Stadium are posted on the calendar section of this magazine. For a complete guide to the Levi’s Stadium events, check the following site: levisstadium.com/events/category/tickets/.
The latest issue of The Adobian can be read online or downloaded from mobilehomeparkmagazines.com/adobe-wells. Click the bracket in the middle of the cover page to expand and read online, or click the download arrow located at the lower right-hand corner to download a pdf version to your computer’s Downloads folder. To exit, click the Exit bracket at the lower right-hand corner.
The Sunnyvale Mobile Home Park Alliance (SMHPA) purpose is to mediate and protect Sunnyvale mobile home residents’ investments and rights. SMHPA is a source of information about laws that affect mobile home residents only. If you need assistance with a dispute with any mobile home residents, park management, as well as mobile home owners and businesses in the area, send an email to smHpamail@yahoo.com.
Other Resources
Adobe Wells Events Group News
IMPORTANT MEETING AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
No Events Group meeting on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
No upcoming events will be held or planned until further notice.
Update The Clubhouse 1 Kitchen Hood Vent Replacement Project is still under construction until further notice.
The Adobian is Paperless
If you would like a hard copy, a limited number of them are available for you to pick up in both laundromats and Clubhouse 1 lobby area.
Or the latest issue can be read online or downloaded from the following two sources:
On Facebook, the Adobe Wells Events Group page, under the FILES tab: facebook.com/groups/2454176924900236 or use the first QR code at the right.
On the Mobile Home Board (MHB) Group website: mobilehomeparkmagazines.com/adobe-wells or use the second QR code at the right. Click the bracket in the middle of the cover page to expand and read online, or click the download arrow located at the lower right-hand corner to download a pdf version to your computer’s Downloads folder. To exit, click the Exit bracket at the lower righthand corner.
For questions or comments, send an email to Articles4Adobian@gmail.com, Attention: Adobian Editor.
Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July!
Poet’s Corner
What America Means To Me
America to me, Is a land where everybody is free. Where it is okay to be uniquely you Because everyone is different, too.
America to me, Is a place where people can just be. Regardless of race, nationality, or ethnicity. Where variety knows no bounds, And the monumental pride felt by many Always astounds.
America to me, Is a country where equality reigns supreme. And where hard work and integrity, Are held in high esteem. The one and only, American Dream.
United we Stand, Divided we Fall. We share a common bond, Liberty and Justice for All.
by AngieCandy September 14, 2011 The Young Writers Society
Note: If you have a favorite or memorable poem to share, please send your special poem to Articles4Adobian@gmail.com, Attention: Adobian Editor.
Kids’ Corner—ISPY
Emergency Information — Lost & Found
Directions:
From 101/Lawrence head north to Tasman Drive. Turn right onto Tasman Drive – turn right at the second stoplight into Adobe Wells Mobile Home Community.
From 237/Lawrence head south to Tasman Drive. Turn left onto Tasman Drive – turn right at the second stoplight into Adobe Wells Mobile Home Community.
contact the Park Business Office FIRST in the event of a gas leak, electric, water, sewer, or other utility situation to determine responsibility before contacting the Utility Company.
ARE YOU MISSING SOMETHING?
Please stop by the Park Business Office to claim your LOST item! If your item is still LOST and you would like to post it in the next Adobian, send an email request to Articles4Adobian@gmail.com no later than the 10th of the month.
Puzzles and Word Games you can
SPORTS Summer Birdie Game
ARCHERY
BADMINTON
BASEBALL
BOXING
CRICKET
CYCLING
FOOTBALL
GOLF
GYMNASTICS
ICE HOCKEY
JUDO
KARATE
RUGBY
RUNNING
SKATING SOCCER
SURFING
SWIMMING
TABLE TENNIS
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD WRESTLING
Across 1.Actor Pitt
5.Make over
9.Place to hibernate
10.Face shape
11.Pakistani language
12.Darn, as socks
13.Goes on board again
15.Kind of tax
16.Philosophical doctrine
22.Centers of activity
23.Germany’s __ von Bismarck
24.Crude group?
25.Snaillike
26.Work station
27.Joie de vivre
Down 1.Smudge
2.Hard to find
3.Adjutant
4.Chicken order
5.Aquiline facial part
6.“... happily __ after”
7.Clammy
8.Cutlass, e.g.
14.Life story, in brief
16.Walk heavily
17.Easy gait
18.Top guns
19.“__ do you good”
20.Ancient gathering place
21.Cut
How to solve sudoku puzzles
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
July Sudoku
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
We're All Good
1. "Good Ol' Boys," sung by Merle Haggard, was the theme song for what TV show? a-"B.J. and the Bear," b-"The Dukes of Hazzard," c-"Our House," d-"Carter Country."
2.In which Coen Brothers movie did John Goodman play Vietnam vet Walter Sobchak? a-"The Big Lebowski," b-"Barton Fink," c-"O Brother, Where Art Thou?," d-"Fargo."
3.What is the name of the attorney played by Julianna Margulies on "The Good Wife"? a-Susan Rakoff, b-Anne Osborne, c-Caroline Julian, d-Alicia Florrick.
4. "Good Lovin'" was the first #1 song for what band in the 1960s? a-The Rascals, b-Paul Revere and the Raiders, c-The Turtles, d-The Troggs.
5.What poet wrote that "good fences make good neighbors?" a-Robert Frost, b-William Dean Howells, c-William Carlos Williams, d-Ezra Pound.
6. What European explorer discovered the Cape of Good Hope? a-Jacques Cartier, b-Bartholomeu Dias, c-John Cabot, d-Henry Hudson.
7.What TV clown spoke only once on TV, during the final telecast of Howdy Doody's show, by saying "Goodbye, kids"? a-Cliffy, b-Bozo, c-Clarabelle, d-Krusty.
8."Different is good" was a slogan used to promote what fast food chain? a-Wendy's, b-Domino's Pizza, c-Taco Bell, d-Arby's.
9.What detective was introduced by John D. MacDonald in the 1964 novel "The Deep Blue Goodbye"? a-Thomas Linley, b-Peter Wimsey, c-Travis McGee, d-Nero Wolfe.
10. What actor was the subject of Gene Fowler's 1944 biography "Good Night, Sweet Prince"? a-Errol Flynn, b-John Barrymore, c-Glenn Ford, d-George Sanders.
QUOTES
Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.
Leon J. Suenes, cardinal
You can always find the sun within yourself if you will only search.
Maxwell Maltz
Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why. Then do it.
Robert A. Heinlein
Appreciation is a wonderful thing; it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
Francois-Marie Arouet de Voltaire
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle
Never say anything about yourself you do not want to come true.
Brian Tracy
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
Nelson Mandela
The best revenge is massive success.
Frank Sinatra
Speech is the mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so he is.
Publilius Syrus
The impossibles are often the untried.
Jim Goodwin
The Lighter Side
Then and now
A tour guide was showing a tourist around Washington, D. C. The guide pointed out the place where George Washington supposedly threw a dollar across the Potomac River. "That's impossible," said the tourist. "No one could throw a coin that far!"
"You have to remember," answered the guide. "A dollar went a lot farther in those days."
Water Formula
Little Johnny's teacher asks, "What is the chemical formula for water?"
Little Johnny replies, "H-I-J-K-L-MN-O!!"
The teacher, puzzled, asks, "What on Earth are you talking about?"
Little Johnny replies, "Yesterday you said it was H to O!"
Fast Drinker
A man goes into a bar and seats himself on a stool. The bartender looks at him and says, "What'll it be buddy?"
The man says, "Set me up with seven whiskey shots and make them doubles." The bartender does this and watches the man slug one down, then the next, then the next, and so on until all seven are gone almost as quickly as they were served. Staring in disbelief, the bartender asks why he's doing all this drinking.
"You'd drink them this fast too if you had what I have."
The bartender hastily asks, "What do you have, pal?"
The man quickly replies, "I have a dollar."
Answers to 'We're All Good' 1-b, "The Dukes of Hazzard" 2-a, "The Big Lebowski" 3-d, Alicia Florrick
4-a, The Rascals
5-a, Robert Frost 6-b, Bartholomeu Dias 7-c, Clarabelle 8-d, Arby's 9-c, Travis McGee 10-b, John Barrymore
July 2025 Calendar
NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH.
DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH.
NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH.
NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH
NATIONAL WATERMELON MONTH.
NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH.
NATIONAL GRILLING MONTH.
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT LIVING MONTH, IDFA.ORG
Events
1, Canada Day.
1, International Joke Day. Celebrated to encourage humor and laughter, often marked by sharing jokes on social media and in communities.
2, World UFO Day. Recognizes the fascination with extraterrestrial life, often tied to the 1947 Roswell incident; encourages sky-watching and discussions on alien existence.
3, Battle of Gettysburg ended, 1863. The Civil War’s turning point, a 162-year milestone, but significant for its lasting impact on U.S. history; Union victory halted Confederate advances. (Note: Slightly outside 150-year range but included for prominence.)
3-11, Dog Days Of Summer.
4, Independence Day. 249th year. Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
5, Bikini debuted, 1946. The modern bikini was introduced by Louis Réard in Paris, a 79-year milestone that revolutionized fashion and cultural norms.
5-27, Tour De France.
7, World Chocolate Day. Commemorates the introduction of chocolate to Europe
in 1550; celebrated with chocolate-themed events and indulgence globally.
10, July full moon. Buck Moon.
11, World Population Day. UN observance highlighting global population issues, such as sustainability and reproductive health; marked by awareness campaigns.
12, Malala Day. Honors Malala Yousafzai’s advocacy for girls’ education, recognized by the UN on her birthday; promotes education access worldwide.
14, Bastille Day, 1789. French Revolution’s storming of the Bastille.
15, World Youth Skills Day. UN day to promote skill development for young people, addressing employment and economic growth challenges.
16, Apollo 11 launched, 1969. NASA’s mission to the moon began, a 56-year milestone; led to the first human moon landing, a landmark in space exploration.
16, National Hot Dog Day. U.S. food holiday celebrating hot dogs, typically with cookouts and promotions by restaurants; date varies but often mid-July.
17, Disneyland opened, 1955. Walt Disney’s first theme park debuted in Anaheim, California, a 70-year milestone for global entertainment and pop culture.
17, World Emoji Day. Celebrates the cultural impact of emojis, first popularized in the late 1990s.
18, Nelson Mandela International Day. UN day honoring Mandela’s legacy of peace and equality, encouraging 67 minutes of community service.
19, First Women’s Rights Convention, 1848. Seneca Falls Convention.
20, Moon Landing, 1969. Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon 56 years ago.
22, World Brain Day. Promotes awareness of neurological disorders and brain health, organized by the World Federation of Neurology.
22, Pi Approximation Day. Celebrates the mathematical constant (22/7 in date format); marked by math enthusiasts with puzzles and educational events.
24-27, Comic Con. San Diego.
24, Pioneer Day (Utah). Commemorates Mormon pioneers’ arrival in Salt Lake Valley in 1847.
25, Korean War began, 1950. North Korea’s invasion of South Korea started the conflict, a 75-year milestone shaping Cold War geopolitics.
26, Islamic New Year.
26, Americans with Disabilities Act signed, 1990. U.S. legislation prohibiting disability discrimination.
28, World Hepatitis Day. UN day raising awareness about viral hepatitis and promoting prevention and treatment access.
28, World Nature Conservation Day. Highlights the need to protect natural resources and biodiversity, encouraging sustainable practices globally.
29, International Tiger Day.
30, International Day of Friendship.
31, National Mutt Day, Web: nationalmuttday.com. Also celebrated Dec. 2
31, World Ranger Day. Honors park rangers’ role in protecting natural and cultural heritage, raising awareness about their challenges and contributions.
July is UV Safety Month
Find the right shades to protect your eyes
Sunglasses aren't just a fashion statement -- they prevent eye strain, improve vision in bright light, block ultraviolet rays, and help protect the fragile skin around the eyes from skin cancer. They also shield your eyes from floating debris like dust, pollen, and insects. Whether you're scrounging a convenience store rack or browsing in a high-end department store for your next pair of shades, here's what to look for:
propriate for very bright conditions.
*Check the labeling to ensure that the lenses fully block UV rays. The tag may say it offers 100 percent UV protection, UV absorption up to 400nm, or UV400 protection. If the glasses aren't labeled with the protection level, choose something else.
*Choose lenses that block enough (but not too much) light. The amount of light that filters through sunglasses is called visible light transmission, or VLT. Sunglasses with 20 to 40 percent VLT are good for all-purpose use, but lower than 20 percent may only be ap-
*Check the label to see if the lenses are polarized. This anti-glare coating can reduce eyestrain and make objects appear clearer in bright light, which makes it especially useful for outdoor activities. But polarized objects can also make it difficult to see some screens and car dashboard controls, so they may not be the best choice in every instance. Both polarized and non-polarized lenses can be equally effective at blocking UV rays, so it's good to have both options on hand.
*Look for larger lenses that provide more coverage. Wraparound sunglasses are also a good choice and can block UV light along your temples.
* If you wear glasses, consider investing in a pair of sunglasses with prescription lenses or buy sunglasses that are designed to fit over your regular glasses. Make sure that your prescription sunglasses or over-the-glasses sunglasses provide appropriate UV protection. *
Shingles vaccine may stave off dementia
If you needed another compelling reason to get a shingles vaccine, look no further: The two-dose series of shots may also help prevent or delay dementia.
A new study published in April in the journal JAMA examined data from the health records of about 280,000 older adults across Australia, comparing a group of individuals who received a free shingles vaccine with another group that was slightly too old to qualify for the free vaccine program. Researchers found that over a period of 7.4 years, the vaccinated group was about 20 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than the unvaccinated group, showing correlation but not causation.
According to the New York Times, it's the most compelling evidence to date that the shingles vaccine may reduce
dementia risk. While researchers have noted the link between the shingles vaccine and dementia in previous studies, they also had to account for healthier lifestyles and other characteristics that are known to lower dementia risk.
Researchers theorize that the shingles vaccine prevents the neuroinflammation that occurs when the varicellazoster virus, which causes both chicken pox and shingles, reactivates after decades of dormancy. The vaccine may also deliver a protective effect when it activates the immune system.
But even without the anti-dementia benefits, the shingles vaccine is a good choice for most older adults. Shingles rashes can be excruciatingly painful and if left untreated, can cause complications like postherpetic neuralgia, or intense nerve pain, or permanent eye damage. *
Health in the News
USDA moves to stop cattle parasite
The United States Department of Agriculture halted halted imports of live cattle, horses, and bison through the Mexican border after New World screwworm was detected at Mexican farms. According to CNN, the burrowing parasite can cause infections and death in affected animals, and can devastate herds and spread to humans. The USDA says that it will reevaluate the import ban on a monthly basis.
Energy drink ingredient linked to cancer
New research shows that taurine, a common additive in energy drinks and naturally found in meats, fish, and eggs, is associated with increased risk of blood cancers. According to Fox News, leukemia cells can absorb taurine, which can promote further spread of the disease. Researchers say that methods to block taurine absorption in cancer cells may improve treatment outcomes for leukemia patients.
Hearing loss increases dementia risk
People with confirmed hearing loss are 32 percent more likely to develop dementia, say researchers from multiple universities in a new collaborative study. According to WTOP News, hearing loss overworks the brain, which diminishes key brain structures over time. The researchers say that early diagnosis and treatment is key to lowering dementia risk.
