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M-F 9:00am - 5pm
JULY
325 Sylvan Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94041 Joseph and Patricia Gray, Community Managers Phone (650)-967-1725 PGray@hometownamerica.net
Monday – Friday ….... 8 am until 5 pm
Lunch Noon until 1 pm
Laundry Room
9 am to 8 pm Daily
Swimming Pool = Open
Carwash Area = Open
Book Club Meets 2pm
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
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.
JULY 2025 BIRTHDAYS
A thank you to those who contributed to this month’s magazine: Tricia, Joe, Jacquie, Nasser, Maryam, Roy, Marcia, Marie, George, Biruta, Sunny, Lana and Van!
Jacquie
Magazine Contributions: Nasser
And a SPECIAL Thank You to the magazine distributors:
Jacquie #20 and Nasser #138
4th of July BBQ
Parade starting at 11:00AM at the Clubhouse bring your self-propelled vehicle and join us!!
ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME
(SINGLE RESIDENTS MAY BRING ONE GUEST)
JUST BRING YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT AND ALL OF YOUR RED, WHITE AND BLUE ATTIRE AND YOUR APPETITE
HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, VEGGIE BURGER, POTATO SALAD, MACARONI SALAD, BBQ BEANS, WATERMELON, LEMONADE, ICED TEA, WATER
WHEN: JULY 4TH 2025
WHERE: NEW FRONTIER CLUBHOUSE
TIME:11:00 AM- 2:30 PM
COMPLETE FORM BELOW AND RETURN TO OFFICE RSVP by JUNE 30th
Our heartfelt thanks to Hometown America Communities and Pam’s Homes, Inc. for their continuing financial support and Vincent Marinelli for his generous donation and catering.
Happening at new frontier
4th of July Parade and Bar-B-Q at 11:00am
Coffee Klatch July 18th at 10:30am
We welcome YOU to have coffee and goodies in the Clubhouse.
Book Club July 8th at 2:00pm
The book club meets on the 2nd Tuesday every other month. The next one is on July 8th at 2pm in the Clubhouse. The book we will be discussing is: James by Percival Everett. You are most welcome to join Jacquie and other readers!! Also, on September 9th and November 11th
Movie Music
An Asian Music event in the Clubhouse JULY 27th 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.
Coming Events in 2025
Mark Your Calendar!
Coffee Klatch July 18th at 10:30am
July 11 @ 6pm
FREE Asian Music event the “RedSorghumArtTroupe” (JULY 27)
Ice Cream Social (August 9)
Flea Market (September 13)
Halloween Party (October 31)
Veterans Day Celebration (November 8)
Craft Fair and Bake $ale (November)
Christmas Tree Trimming (December)
Christmas Dinner Party (December)
Thank YOU for your generous donations so far and we encourage you to continue supporting the New Frontier Activities Committee.
DONATION BUCKET at each event. No Contribution is too $mall
Donations help us to buy food and supplies for the events at New Frontier!
Etiquette and use of the Clubhouse
If you are the last one to use the Clubhouse, please follow these simple rules when you are finished:
1. Fold the chairs and put them on top of the table(s)
2. Turn off the coffee pots (Do NOT unplug the machine)
3. Ensure all doors are locked
4. Leave the Clubhouse clean and ready for the next day
Thank You, Joe and Tricia, Community Managers
The New Frontier Activities Committee is excited to announce its brand-new website, where you can keep track of all the activities and events going on in New Frontier. https://new-frontier-activities-committee.mailchimpsites.com/ Don't forget to bookmark the website, so that you can easily return
Join the gamer on the first Wednesday of each month from 1:30pm to 3pm in the New Frontier Clubhouse. (July 2) Have fun playing and challenging your neighbors with a variety of quick and easy games including cards, board games, Rummikub, Mexican Train and more. You can bring a game and invite others to join you. The group will decide what to play when we get together!
If you would like to donate $$$ to the New Frontier Activities Committee for food and events, please drop an envelope at the office with your name and donation or look for the DONATION BUCKET at each event. No Contribution is too $mall
Thank You from the New Frontier Activities Committee
New
Frontier HAC
MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE IS THE 10TH OF EACH MONTH
❖ Send submissions, articles, information, pictures, fun and funny stuff to:
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❖ If you would like to receive the NF HAC magazine via Email send a note to: vansedona@gmail.com Contributed by Van
Twenty-five New Frontier residents gathered for our preMemorial Day Coffee Klatch on May 23. The gathering, consisting of familiar faces as well as some new ones, enjoyed an abundance of good food and great conversation. Please join Wally on the 3rd Friday, JULY 18th for a delightful time and good conversation with your neighbors, family & friends.
“SPEED LIMIT” is 10 MPH... we are a senior park. Please advise guest, friends, delivery drivers to slow down and enjoy the scenery.
JULY 27th at 4:00PM
Please JOIN us for a FREE exciting afternoon of cultural dance and music JULY 27th at 4:00PM in the Clubhouse, snacks provided…NO RSVP needed, just show-up and enjoy yourself…
TheRedSorghumArtTroupewas foundedin2018andconsistsof15 friends wholove singing and dancing. Theaverage age is65, and most of them are retired. In the multiculturalfertilelandofSilicon ValleyBayArea,weoften perform inseniorcommunitiesandhigh-tech companies toshowthepositive and healthy spiritof theseniors.
There is NO charge for this event, but we will cheerfully accept donations of any amount that you are comfortable donating.
Look for the donation bucket. Thank you for your support!
How to Build Resilience During Stressful Times
How good are you at coping during stressful times in your life? Maybe you are confronted with a severe illness, or someone close to you is. How well do you handle these difficult changes?
We can all learn how to deal better when facing major challenges. Here are a few suggestions to hopefully help during these times:
1. Prioritize relationships - You may have a tendency to withdraw from your social connections in a stressful time; however, this is actually when we need them more than ever. Focus on friends and family who you can share honestly how you are doing, and on those people who will validate your feelings and express compassion. There are also lots of great support groups out there. It takes some effort to find them and to attend, so maybe have a trusted friend or family member go with you to the first meeting so you don’t have to go alone.
2. Take really good care of yourself - This is the time to focus on eating nutritionally dense foods, getting ample sleep, staying hydrated and doing some daily exercise. You may also want to journal, pray and/or meditate.
3. Find purpose in your life - One way to do this is to help someone else who is also going through a difficulty, whether that is simply listening to a friend or volunteering at a homeless shelter. When you tangibly help others, it can help build resilience in your own life.
4. Be proactive - Set daily, weekly and monthly goals for yourself. Take note of the progress towards your goals; just by asking yourself, “What is one thing I can accomplish today that will move me one step closer to my goal?” can give you the nudge you need. I have also heard of someone who will count backwards from the number 5…5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and then they say, “Go” and make themselves get up and do one thing.
5. Look for ways in which you are growing during this hard time. Even though you may feel weak or vulnerable, at the same time you may feel stronger in your spirit for how you are facing this challenge, and experience a greater appreciation for life.
Jacquie’s Inspirations
Jacquie’s Healthy Inspirations
6. Accept that change is a part of life and remind yourself that you can do hard things. Focus on what you can do and not on what you can no longer do. Try to remain positive, not focusing on the worst possible scenario, but practice visualizing the best possible outcome.
7. Learn from past experiences and how you have come through them. Remind yourself of your strong points and how that has helped you.
If you are feeling stuck and really don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, perhaps it would be beneficial to talk to a professional counselor. Don’t be afraid to seek out the help you need.
We are very fortunate to live in a supportive community here at New Frontier. There are more activities all the time to get to know your neighbors. I encourage you to participate in as many activities as you can. As you get to know our neighbors you may find some that you really connect well with, and will become that trusted friend(s) you need in a stressful time in your life.
(Source used for this article comes from “American Psychological Association” website)
Community Services Agency’s Senior Nutrition Program has a full dine-in meal service in the Social Hall of the Mountain View Senior Center. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Sign in will begin at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Social Hall will close at 1 p.m. Lunch service is first come, first served. On occasion, not all patrons can be served. Suggested donation is $3 for those over the age of 60. Service is limited to permanent residents of Santa Clara County. For information about the nutrition program, please call 650-964-6586 or email the Nutrition Manager at eminnis@csacares.org. Sponsored by: Contributed by Lana
Contributed by Abby
June 6
Vybe Society Pop/R&B/Rock
June 13
Livewire
70's & 80's Rock/Dance Hits
June 20
The Real Thang 60's - 80's Rock/Funk
June 27
Misspent Youth Classic Rock
July 4 No Performance
July 11
East Side Funk Original JazzFunk
July 18
Daze On the Green Party Cover Band
July 25
Dolce Musica R&B/Soul
Get ready for an epic summer! Concerts on the Plaza in 2025, Every Friday night from June to September, from 6 - 7:30p.m. Downtown Mountain View will pulse with energy. Join your friends, neighbors, and fellow music lovers for nights packed with fun, food, and dancing. Mark your calendars—this is where the summer memories will be made!
August 1
Sounds of Selena Latin Tribute Dance Band
September 5
The Peelers Latest Hits Cover/Mashup Band
August 8 RPM Band Rock 'n' Roll Dance Music
September 12
Fog City Swampers CCR/Rock
August 15
The China Cats Grateful Dead Tribute Band
August 22
The Houserockers Rock & Soul Band
August 29
False Bottom Band
Bluegrass/Rock/Country
September 19
Turning Point Classic Rock
September26
The Drifting Cowboys Hank Williams Tribute Band
For performer inquiries, please email SummerConcerts@mountainview.gov.
Contributed by Van
Welcome Wagon Coming to New Frontier a
The Activities Committee will be sponsoring the arrival of the “Welcome Wagon” for all new residents moving into our community after May 1, 2025.The Welcome Wagon will be on its way after the Action Team Captain, Marie Shinners is notified by Trish and Joe that a new neighbor has arrived. A member of the Welcome Wagon team will deliver a welcome neighbor gift to the new resident!
Sorry, this is not retroactive we have an anonymous welcome basket donor for one year. There are a variety of options for gift baskets or bowls that will be used one per new resident. Some photos of these gifts are as follows:
Welcome to new residents moving into New Frontier!
Contributed by Marie
Get to Know Your Neighbor
Suggested by Jacquie
Part 1 of 2
by Biruta Rozentals
parents and I, Dad's sister and a cousin fled Latvia in 1945. I remember a long line of army trucks in the forest, my Mom would lay on top of me when the bombs fell. We got the last boat out of Latvia, and traveled to Germany. We lived in Landshut, Germany for five years before being sponsored by the Presbyterian Church in Pleasanton. We arrived in Pleasanton in June of 1950, and I had my 9th birthday in July. When writing to my grandparents, people were never mentioned by name, only by description of a location. My Mom included a handkerchief in a birthday card, the card was received, but the handkerchief was missing.
5 Fascinating Facts from Behind the Iron Curtain
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In the wake of World War II, new ideological borders were drawn across the European continent. Vast cultural and economic differences formed a deep divide between the democratic nations of Western Europe and the communist regimes of the Soviet Union and its allies in the East. Throughout the Cold War era, these two distinct factions were separated by a symbolic boundary that cut through the continent, known as the Iron Curtain.
The term “Iron Curtain” was first used in reference to the Cold War in 1946; nations that were considered “behind” the Iron Curtain were those under Soviet and communist influence, as those regimes maintained a firm grasp on power. As time progressed, cracks formed in the Iron Curtain as former communist nations embraced democracy, ultimately leading to the political reunification of Europe. But for as long as it existed, the Iron Curtain served as a philosophical barrier between two vastly different worlds. Here are five fascinating facts from behind the Iron Curtain.
The Term “Iron Curtain” Was Popularized by Winston Churchill
Long before the term “Iron Curtain” was coined in reference to the Cold War, the words referred to a fireproof safety mechanism that separated the audience from the stage in theatrical productions. In 1945, author Alexander Campbell borrowed the term in his book It’s Your Empire to describe censorship related to World War II-era Japanese conquests. “Iron Curtain” was first used in the context of communist Europe during a speech by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on March 5, 1946. Appearing with President Harry Truman at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, Churchill stated, “From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the continent.” Churchill sought to warn the audience of the threat posed by the Soviet Union, and the term “Iron Curtain” resonated, remaining popular for decades
after. Around the same time as Churchill’s speech, another great wordsmith used the phrase “Cold War” for the first time author George Orwell in his 1945 essay “You and the Atom Bomb.” Two years later, Truman adviser Bernard Baruch formally coined the term “Cold War” to describe the cooling relationship between the United States and Soviet Union.
Poland Was the First Eastern Bloc Country to Hold Democratic Elections
For decades, communist regimes maintained uninterrupted power over the many nations of the Eastern Bloc, a group of communist states largely located in Central and Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. Dictators ruled with an iron fist thanks to the lack of fair and free elections within the Soviet Union, Czechoslovakia, and the other countries that fell behind the Iron Curtain. That trend continued until 1989, when Poland held its first democratic elections since the Cold War began. Tadeusz Mazowiecki emerged as Eastern Europe’s first noncommunist leader in decades, representing a pro-labor party known as Solidarity. Mazowiecki embraced Western ideology such as a free-market economy, and though he was replaced as prime minister two years later, the election remains a historic event. Other former communist nations soon followed Poland’s lead; Czechoslovakia and Hungary both held their first fair multiparty elections in 1990. Not long after, the Iron Curtain disintegrated as the Soviet Union collapsed.
Albania Escaped Soviet Control and Aligned Itself with China
Albania may be firmly located in Europe, but during the Cold War it found an unlikely anti-Soviet ally in China. Beginning in 1949, Albania aligned itself with the Soviet Union, which was then still ruled by Joseph Stalin. But after Stalin’s death in 1953, Soviet-Albanian relations began to strain, as Albanian leader Enver Hoxha was much less fond of incoming Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev.
From “History Facts” History Facts bring the past to life. Contributed by Biruta
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