Lan Nguyen HCD# SP1063050
25 YEARs (408) 215-0082
*VIETNAMESE SPEAKING
Candy Bruno HCD# SP1150712
20 YEARS (408) 463-6533
Rita Hutchins HCD# SP1062028
49 years (408) 215-0084
Ricardo Arriagada
HCD# SP1063050
26 years (408) 215-0099
*SPANISH SPEAKING
Marilee Cabrera HCD# SP1248760 12 YEARS (408) 215-0096
Glenn Gilliam DL1164796
45 years (408) 215-0087
Grant Gilliam
HCD# SP1212717
15 years (408) 215-0080
Brian Shaw
HCD# SP1228844
years (408) 215-0086
M-F 9:00am - 5pm
MAGAZINE EDITOR: Marty Brewer (#91) *
ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Anita Brewer (#35)
STAFF WRITERS: Kay Weeks (#116), Audrey Cantley (#126), Thom Werthman (#112)
FEATURE WRITERS
DMV Test Questions: Ray Peterson (#8)
Let’s Get Acquainted (visits with new residents): Anita Brewer (#35)
Please submit articles to Marty Brewer, Editor *Marty’s e-mail: martycb@sbcglobal.net Article submission deadline: 10th of the previous month
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CARDS: Audrey Cantley (#126)
MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR: Anita Brewer (#35)
FLYER DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR: Barbara Norris (#137)
SUNSET ESTATES BOARD MEMBERS:
President: Jason Clock (#131)
Vice-President: Joan Brodovsky (#102)
Secretary: LaVonne Hand (#97)
Co-Secretary: Kate Lemieux (#36)
Treasurer: Leslie Solomon (#127)
Co-Treasurer:
SUNSET ESTATES MANAGER: Chris McDaniel OFFICE: 650-968-2222
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday—Saturday 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
AFTER-HOUR EMERGENCIES: 650-400-9785
SUNSET ESTATES E-MAIL ADDRESS: manager@sunsetestates.com
The publisher’s ads following our own editorial pages are a potential resource for services home owners might need.
Free, downloadable clipart is used in this magazine. Licensing information is provided when it is available. Some clipart images in this magazine are licensed under Creative Commons (CC) and are so noted.
ONGOING ACTIVITIES IN THE CLUBHOUSE: MAY 2025
Lending library in the clubhouse * Jigsaw puzzles in the back room Various board games are available to play in the clubhouse.
DAY: DATE(S)
SUNDAY 18
MONDAY 12 Weekly
ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
MUSIC SUNDAY 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (3rd Sun.)
Live piano and band (“22 Strings and the Wind”) plus much more. Coordinator: LaVonne Hand (#97) 650-9068274. Email: lavonnehand@gmail.com
COFFEE TIME 10:00—11:30 a.m. (2nd Mon.)
Coordinators: Helen Goldberg (#93); Audrey Cantley (#126)
MOVIE NIGHT 6:30 p.m.
Coordinator: Jason Clock (#131)
TUESDAY NEW 6 NEIGHBORHOOD CHATS 6:30 p.m. (1st Tue.)
Hosted by Sunset Estates Mobilehome Owners Board
WEDNESDAY Weekly Weekly 7 21
THURSDAY Weekly Weekly 1 & 15 8 & 22
SATURDAY
BODS IN MOTION Low Impact EXERCISE CLASS 10:00—11:00 a.m. Coordinator: Bernadette Caspersen (#19)
CANASTA 1:30—4:30 p.m.
MEET & MOAN (Men’s Group) 4:00—6:00 p.m. (1st Wed.) Coordinator: Jason Clock (#131)
WINE & WHINE (Ladies Group) 4:00—6:00 p.m. (3rd Wed.) Coordinator: Marianne Clock (#131)
T’AI CHI CHIH & QIGONG 9:30 a.m.
Instructor: Mary Case (#124).
MAHJONGG (American version) 2:30—4:30 p.m.
Coordinator: Sharon Heyne (#9)
MOVIENIGHT6:30p.m.(1st &3rd Thurs.) Coordinator:JasonClock (#131)
BINGO 6:30 p.m. (2nd & 4th Thurs.)
Coordinator: Audrey Cantley (#126)
NEW Weekly POKER NIGHT 6:30 p.m.
Coordinators: Sharon & Rusty Heyne (#9) Come to play * Come to learn.
Clubhouse Hours* PING PONG AVAILABLE Set up by the Caspersons (#19) *Except when set up for other park activities.
May 2 Trash/Compost May 9 ALL BINS May 16 Trash/Compost May 23 ALL BINS May 30 Trash/Compost
Food waste & yard trimmings may be placed in your compost/ trimmings bin. Donations of USED, CLEAN clothing, linens and shoes are also collected weekly. Place items in a clear plastic bag. Separately bag shoes. Mark each bag TEXTILES. Place on top of the Compost/Trimmings bin or alongside the trash bin. Questions? Contact Recology (650-967-3034).
Hope you are coming to the...
May 3
Hosts: Sharon & Rusty Heyne (#9)
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 4:30—6:30 p.m.
Potluck Dinner - Poolside
Please bring enough of your dish to share with 8-10 people. Signup sheet will be available in the Clubhouse by May 31. Provided items will be water, coffee, tea, iced tea, lemonade and ice cream novelties. This will be a great opportunity to socialize with your neighbors and enjoy great food. Your hosts, Kate Lemieux and Marianne Clock.
By Christopher McDaniel Sunset Estates Community Manager
If you have not already come to the main office and received your visitor parking pass please do so or call/email me and one will be delivered to you. Each pass will have your space number on it. Visitor parking rules will be as follows.
If you are expecting an overnight guest – please have them place the placard in their front window. Please provide the park with the color make and model of the vehicle. Your parking placard will provide me with whom to contact if an issue were to occur. Guests are allowed to park overnight for one month max – any extra time will need to be cleared by management first. Cars parked overnight without a parking placard will be given one written warning – the next violation will result in the vehicle being towed at owner’s expense. NOTE! – I DON NOT WANT TO TOW ANYONE! PLEASE ABIDE BY THE RULES.
I will be conducting a full park tree survey that will be focused on all trees that are topping the roof lines of homes. If you find yourself on this list you will be given 15 days to have this corrected from the date of your notice.
I will be conducting a full park inspection on all gutter plates. I will be looking for rusted, unbolted, bowed, and nonstandard compliant gutter plates. If you find yourself on this list you will have 30 days to have this corrected.
Pool:
YAY – it is swimming season – the pool is at its set temperature and ready to be used. Please be mindful of the pool rules. All guests have to be accompanied by a resident. Pool opens at 8am and closes at 8pm. Bathrooms will be open until 6pm. PLEASE DO NOT PROP OPEN THE DOORS.
Please report all clubhouse needs to me either email or text messages. I do not want to receive messages tacked to my office door written on paper towels. Thank you.
Be on the lookout - Speed Limit signs will be going up this month (April 2025)
Homes for Sale:
Space #2, Space #12, Space #84
THE MOUNTAIN VIEW LIBRARY OFFERS A FREE, MONTHLY SERVICE TO THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND
You may go online to request service: https://library.mountainview.gov/connect/homebound-service Questions? Call (650) 903-6887
BOOKMOBILE AT SYLVAN PARK THURSDAY, May 15 (10:00 11:00 a.m.)
CALLING YOUNG GRANDCHILDREN!! Storytime for youngsters at 10:30 a.m.
By Anita Brewer (this month)
You will notice a different byline for this month’s Grapevine. Marty is taking a break as she recovers from several recent, small strokes. As a result, she had been having difficulty coming up with the right words both in speech and writing. She spent some time in rehabilitation where she received writing therapy. To our delight, she returned home on April 10 with plans for in-home support. We hope that as you read this article, she continues to improve. Marty celebrates 100 years of a life well lived on May 13! She is a much-loved resident of this community. We wish her well as she continues on life’s journey. (Photo provided by Marty’s daughter and forwarded to Anita by Kay Weeks. Thank you.)
Thom Werthman (#112) tells me that he is looking forward to his move to Washington State, near Seattle at the end of the month. He will be near his son and in a friendly mobile home community much like this one. Thom has been one of our magazine's staff writers and we have appreciated reading about his adventures through articles he has written from time to time. We wish you well, Thom!
Nancy Flanders has been at El Camino Hospital with a severe infection which was resistant to several antibiotics She lost a lot of strength during this time, so is having physical therapy at a rehabilitation facility. She hopes to be home by the time you read this. Nancy is not up for visitors or phone calls at this time, but she thanks the thoughtful people at Sunset for their good wishes.
Happy Spring everyone!
AI Generated Summary Submitted by Jason Clock, SEMOA Board President Attendance: 16
The meeting covered a wide range of community issues and maintenance concerns, including discussions on various infrastructure improvements and administrative matters such as responses from our February meeting. Neighbors addressed the need for better communication and on-site presence from Chris, as well as the importance of having backup systems in place for emergencies. We discussed the office phone number, park vegetation, sidewalk encroachment, fence repair, speed limit signs, lighting, emergency supplies, landscaping, pest control, termite damage, security cameras, and more. The need for a backup email list was expressed and it was recommended that the park management have such a list in case of emergencies. They also discussed the issue of a Mercedes parked in the park for an extended period and the need for a backup power source for the clubhouse. The conversation ended with a discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of the PG&E Synergy program in regards to experience by neighbors in regards to aggressive enrollment tactics, but overly happy with the free services received.
The following issues were identified as areas that needed follow-up.
● Why automatic door openers cannot be provided for the clubhouse.
● Replacing ivy with drought-resistant vegetation.
● Enforcing rules against feeding ducks and outdoor cats.
● Management's plan for providing information packets to new residents.
● Possibility of installing a battery backup system for the clubhouse's solar panels.
● Timeline for the speed bump installation budget cycle.
● Crosswalk painting request.
● Gutter cleaning misunderstanding and suggest regular cleaning by landscapers.
● Enforcing parking rules for long-term visitors.
● Taking a sampling of clubhouse temperatures to ensure they are within the specified range (68-77 degrees between 8am-5pm).
● Status of removing the online magazine containing residents' personal information.
● Possibility of management maintaining an email list of residents for official communications and also a backup for Marty’s list.
ONLINE MAGAZINE AND GROUP EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS ARE BEING ADDRESSED. PLEASE ALSO READ THE MANAGER’S REPORT ON PAGE 4 FOR OTHER UPDATES.
(Based on the DMV Driver Handbook) From Ray Peterson
1. When parking uphill on a two-way street with no curb, your front wheels should be:
A. Turned to the left (toward the street).
B. Turned toward the right (away from the street).
C. Parallel with the pavement.
2. With a class C driver’s license, a person may drive:
A. A 3-axle vehicle if the gross vehicle weight is less than 6,000 pounds.
B. Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of weight.
C. A vehicle pulling two trailers.
3. If you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner you should:
A Leave a note on the vehicle with your name phone number and address
B. Contact the local police.
C. Both of the above.
See answers on page 11.
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 3/15/25
By@jayyanginspires
Submitted for your consideration by Kay Weeks
1. Fear doesn’t stop death; it stops life.
2. If it costs you your peace, it’s too expensive.
3. People only see the decisions you made, not the choices you had.
4. Never take criticism from someone you wouldn’t take advice from.
5. The magic you’re looking for is in the work you’re avoiding.
6. Ships are safe in the harbor, but that’s not what they are built for.
7. Ambition without action turns into anxiety.
8. To live a life most people don’t, you must be willing to do what most people won’t.
9. You can do anything, but not everything….focus.
10. If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone.
11. Those who don’t move won’t notice their chains.
12. It’s OK to live a life most people won’t understand.
13. If someone could only see your actions and not hear your words, what would they say your priorities are?
14. You can’t have a new reality with an old mentality.
15. No risk, no story.
