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M-F 9:00am - 5pm
OCTOBER 2025
325 Sylvan Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94041 Joseph and Patricia Gray, Community Managers Phone (650)-967-1725 PGray@hometownamerica.net
Office Hours
Monday – Friday ….... 8 am until 5 pm Lunch Noon until 1 pm
Laundry Room 9 am to 8 pm Daily Swimming Pool = Closes 31st
Carwash Area = Open
Halloween celebration OCTOBER 31st COME OUT and PLAY “in costume” (Optional)
Days in
OCTOBER 2025
Space Rent Due
Gamers! Meet 1:30PM
ESL Every Wednesday 10:30AM
Pressed Flower Bookmarks 1:00PM
Coffee Klatch 10:30AM
Happy Halloween!
… Halloween Celebration 6-9PM
…Swimming Pool Closes
Emergency Request
From time to time there are emergency requests that cannot wait for regular business hours. The types of requests that are considered an emergency are utility issues, fire, flood, or life threatening. Remember, please only use the maintenance after hour’s phone number for these types of emergencies only. (650) 810-3097
NON-Emergency Request (650)-967-1725
Concerns
Please keep in mind that all concerns must be in writing with a signature, not an email, with the concern. Please do not verbally tell the staff as they may forget, plus we need it in writing.
SAVE MONEY by avoiding paying late fees!
While late fees are not assessed until after the 6th at 5 pm, rent is due the 1st of the month and late on the 2nd. Payments received after the 6th at 5 pm MUST include the late fee.
Important Phone Numbers:
After Business Hours, Weekend and Holidays Property Emergencies call
(650)-810-3097
If your vehicle has been towed call Sunnyvale Towing
(408)736-9645
Life threatening emergency call
As the homeowner and the resident at New Frontier, it is your responsibility to fill out the exterior modification form and get the approval before starting the project. All projects on the exterior of the home or on the homesite must have an approved exterior modification form on file before starting the project.
OCTOBER 2025
Magazine Contributions:
A thank you to those who contributed to this month’s magazine: Tricia, Joe, Jacquie, Randy, Nasser, Abby, Jean, Maryam, Roy, Cindy, George, Sunny, Mona, Biruta, Michelle, Lana, Steve and Van! And a SPECIAL Thank You to the magazine distributors: Jacquie #20 and Nasser #138
Ice Cream Social
On August 9th the Ice Cream Social Team held an Ice Cream extravaganza event. A vast selection of ice cream flavors, cups, scoops, ice cream pizza and assorted goodies and treats were on hand to satisfy any and all frozen desert appetites. The team scooped ice cream and witnessed smile after smile of happily satisfied residents and guests. A visit from the City of Mountain View, Vice Mayor, Emily Ramos was warmly received, appreciated and welcomed.
Cindy, Marcia, Sunny and Lori The Ice Cream Social Team Congratulations!!
Lana, Vice Mayor: Emily Ramos, Managers: Joe and Tricia, and Van
Marie, Jerry, Marty, Mary, Michelle, Lana and Mona
English as a Second Language Sessions = ESL
WEDNESDAY’S 10:30AM in the Clubhouse
Come and enjoy light and friendly sessions of learning the English language, at New Frontier…All are welcome!
快来享受轻松友好的英语学习课程……
Kuài lái xiǎngshòu qīngsōng yǒuhǎo de yīngyǔ
FREE, drop-in and enjoy a session…
Stop and Smell Your Neighbors Flowers…
Health Hacks
To help prevent, and even reverse diseases like cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's, here are some scientifically proven tips to try. They are taken from a book titled How Not to Die by Michael Greger.
1. To help control high cholesterol, eat just 4 Brazil nuts every month. You can eat them all at once, or eat 2 every other week.
2. Antioxidants help ward off stroke and other age-related diseases. Herbs and spices add an extra boost of antioxidants to your healthy meals. So do things like sprinkling in a teaspoon of oregano and marjoram to your pasta sauces. Add cinnamon and cloves to your morning oatmeal.
3. Eat saffron spiced paella to help treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Also, aerobic exercise can reverse age-related shrinkage in the memory centers of the brain. Doing 45-60 minutes of aerobic exercise 4 days a week improves cerebral blood flow, improves memory performance, and helps preserve brain tissue. Some typical examples of aerobic exercise are walking, jogging, playing pickleball, hiking, dancing and swimming.
4. To prevent diabetes, eat more legumes - like lentils, chickpeas, split peas and navy beans.
5. Eating a few tablespoons of ground flaxseeds is very potent in reducing high blood pressure.
6. Antioxidants found in apples are concentrated in the peel, therefore apples have been found to significantly lower the risk of breast cancer,
Jacquie’s Inspirations
Jacquie’s Healthy Inspirations
ovarian cancer, laryngeal cancer and colorectal cancer. A good reason to eat an apple a day!
7. Eating mushrooms and sipping a little green tea daily has also been shown to lower the risk of getting breast cancer.
8. To reduce the risk of an enlarged prostate, eat ground flaxseeds, garlic, onions, cooked vegetables and legumes.
These recommendations are just some of the many suggested in this book. Hopefully it will be easy for you to include a couple of them into your diet.
I thought they were very interesting and practical. The other fact that was constantly stressed in the book was the importance of daily exercise.
Contributed by Jacquie
Spotlight on Opera
Opera singer Lawrence Brownlee's history includes starting with gospel music in his Ohio church, attending Anderson University and Indiana University for his education, winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2001, and performing as a world-renowned tenor at top opera houses and recital venues. He is particularly known for his performances in the Italian bel canto repertoire, and he has received honors such as the International Opera Awards "Male Singer of the Year" in 2017 and the Kennedy Center's Marian Anderson Award. He also serves as an advocate for diversity and activism in the classical music industry and as the artistic advisor for Opera Philadelphia.
Contributed by Lana
SUNSHINE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
Our Mission Statement:
Our mission is to create a vibrant and welcoming environment where seniors can enjoy engaging activities games, events, movies, live entertainment, and social gatherings while fostering friendships and joy. We actively collaborate with the community at large and city leaders to provide meaningful opportunities that celebrate our seniors, strengthen community connections, and enrich the quality of life for all.
Our Vision Statement:
Our vision is to be a thriving hub of connection, creativity, and joy where seniors are celebrated and actively engaged. By partnering with the community at large, city leaders and other supporters, we aim to create a model senior community that inspires lifelong friendships, fosters meaningful experiences, and enriches the social and cultural life of our city.
OUR Motto: Bringing People Together, Enriching Lives
NOTICE:
The Sunshine Activities Committee is an all-volunteer organization, and we are looking for a Treasurer to perform light bookkeeping duties. We are committed to Bringing People Together and Enriching Lives throughout our community. As a resident of our community, if you, or someone you know, is interested in being the treasurer, contact: Van Shackelford at 408-234-4486 or vansedona@gmail.com
Mountain View Senior Center Nutrition Program
Mountain View Senior Center
266 Escuela Ave., Mountain View, CA Phone (650) 964-6586
• Senior Center Newsletter: Monthly Lunch Menu
The Community Services Agency’s Senior Nutrition Program offers a dine-in meal in the Social Hall of the Mountain View Senior Center. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., sign in starts at 11 a.m. and lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Social Hall will close at 1 p.m.
A $5 donation is suggested for permanent residents 60+ of Santa Clara County. Lunch service is first come, first served and availability is not guaranteed.
For information about the nutrition program, please call 650-964-6586 or email the Nutrition Manager at eminnis@csacares.org. Sponsored by Community Services Agency Contributed by Lana
Puzzle
Did you know that there is a table set up in the Clubhouse with a puzzle? You are invited to come in anytime and work on it. Once it is completed another one will be put out. Even if you don’t want to help put it together, we invite you to stop by to enjoy seeing how it’s coming together and enjoy a pleasant conversation with the puzzle solvers.
Book Club
The book club normally meets on the 2nd Tuesday every other month, however since our next one falls on Veteran's Day, we will instead meet on the 3rd TuesdayNovember 18th, in the clubhouse. The book we will be discussing is: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. You are most welcome to join us!
Contributed by Jacquie
The
“Wellness Team” at New Frontier
Our Mission:
Our “Wellness Team” of neighbors will be happy to check in with our residents that would like to receive periodic calls or visits and talk about all the good things we have in common…caring for ourselves-body, mind, and spirit. Expect we will find that telling our stories is a mutual gift given and received in the time that we’re together. You are welcome to contact our team coordinator Cindy via cell # 630-864-8931 or email NFCindy104@yahoo.com “Happy Trails To You Until We Meet Again.”
Our Support:
➢ Marcia was able to converse a bit with Mersedeh in Farsi & help her and her husband Sam to feel welcome in our diverse language's community
➢ Rose & Steve's important connection with Carrie and her healing is a wonderful contribution and another important example of one good neighbor providing TLC to another
➢ Rose & Marcia & I are networking with good neighbors
➢ Marcia gave selflessly-in the moment, assisting Biruta through difficult circumstance. We wish you well Biruta. ➢ Contributed by Cindy
Get to Know Your Neighbor
Suggested by Jacquie
Hi Everyone! My name is Bee, I am from Malaysia. Daily basic routine engulfing me, there is really not much time to socialize, but I enjoy a bit of quiet time with social media, my cat Hadu, seeing and learning what is on my fb page...Some prose either in Chinese or English languages, a better and meaningful self-exile past time. I also love dogs and cats. I hope the management allows the residents to own more than one pet as rules, just like human beings, they need companions. I appreciate friendship in this neighborhood, but I regret individuals who comes knocking at my door frequently, I feel my privacy’s been invaded…Sorry for any misunderstanding in the past.
Thanks for reading. Have a nice Autumn...
To make living itself an art, that is the goal. Henry Miller
Contributed by Bee
October 17th
�� The August 2025 Coffee Klatch was Hosted by Mona and Michelle. We had a fantastic time celebrating! Events like these are what makes New Frontier such a fun, vibrant, and welcoming community to call home! We can’t wait to see you at the next Coffee Klatch. Join us on Friday, October 17th for another delightful gathering. If your birthday is this month, be sure to come to the Coffee Klatch event. October birthdays will be celebrated!
Jean Camba-Jensen sent a special birthday cake to the Coffee Klatch celebration where Cindy was honored with the birthday song. Jean was away in the Philippines visiting with family. A very nice and thoughtful gesture on her part. Thank You Jean and Happy Birthday to you too! ��
NOTICE: November 2025 Coffee Klatch Moved to November 14th
Workshop at Our Clubhouse: Bloom Where You Are…
Pressed flower bookmarks
SUNDAY, October 12th at 1:00PM
Sponsor – ArtSEE Expression Materials will be provided for all workshops
RSVP by OCTOBER 1st, 2025 if you plan to join Pressed Flower Bookmarks Workshop
Your Name(s):
Your Phone or Email:
Also, let us know if you are interested in future workshops by circling your choice(s):
1. Paper mache pumpkins (Halloween)
2. Holiday lanterns
3. Salt and glue watercolor painting
4. Painting plant pots and growing a flower
5. Tissue paper-stained glass
6. Clay ornament making
7. Picture frames decorating
8. Clay pinch pots
9. Mini canvas magnets
You can drop your response at the office or email it to: Potels@gmail.com or Text to 408-234-4486
Snacks
Provided
When & Where:
Saturday, November 8th , 2025
New Frontier Clubhouse 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Pop-Up Ice Cream Social Event!
On a warm August afternoon, Sunny sprang a Pop-Up Ice Cream Social on the residents of New Frontier. It was an instant hit. Everyone had a good time soaking up the left over ice cream from the Social held earlier that month. This is what helps to make New Frontier the enjoyable place to live in that it is.
Thank You Sunny!
Fun… Fun… Fun
A few of our residents Pop’d over to the Sports Bar in Mountain View to participate in the Thursday, Trivia Night. It was a rousing good time and our team didn’t do so badly at identifying historical events, places and things. John, Robin, Sunny, Michelle, Mona, Jean, Cindy and Van made the “Zender Benders” team proud.
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
October 18-19, 2025
The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is October 13, 2025. The festival marks the 53rd annual celebration in Half Moon Bay, which is known as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World"
❖ Future Events
New Frontier and Sunshine Activities Committee Events 2025 and 2026 Mark your Calendar!
Pressed Flower Bookmarks Craft Event October 12th
Halloween Celebration (Costume Optional) October 31st
Veteran’s Day Celebration 12PM to 2PM November 8th
New Frontier Holiday Craft and Bake Sale 10:00AM to 2:00PM November 22nd
New Frontier Christmas Tree Decorating Party (Bring a treat to share)
December (TBD)
New Frontier Christmas Dinner Party December (TBD) Movie Night is continuing at New Frontier (TBD)
“The Red Sorghum Art Troupe” & Chinese New Year Celebration [A Fund Raiser]
Live Music fourcornersjazz.com
February 15th , 2026
March 21st , 2026
And many more activities coming in 2026, brought to you by the Sunshine Activities Committee
New Frontier HAC MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE IS THE 10TH OF EACH MONTH
❖ Send submissions, articles, information, pictures, fun and funny stuff to: vansedona@gmail.com
❖ Submissions will be edited for content and available space
❖ No discussion of politics or religion shall be printed
❖ If you would like to receive the NF HAC magazine via Email send a note to: vansedona@gmail.com
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