BR-Body Recall meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse. A simple but effective regimen ofstretching, flexing and constant movement to enhance your health.
WE-Water Exercise is held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morningat 9 a.m. in the pool. What better way to exercise than in a warm pool enjoying the sights and sounds of nature.
HB-Hand & Boot Canasta happens every Monday at the Clubhouse at 1 p.m. All players welcome.
MJ-Mahjong is played at the Clubhouse every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. All players are welcome, just show up and have fun.
PO-Poker is in the Conference Room every Tuesday @ 2:00 p.m.
MC-Men’s Coffee is at the Clubhouse every Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Pastry and coffee available.
WC-Women’s Coffee is the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the morning at the Clubhouse.
AL-A and L Committee is the 1st Tuesday in the Conference Room at 9:00 a.m. in the morning.
SC-Social Committee is the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.in the Clubhouse. All residents are encouraged to come.
AFA-Avila Fiber Artists is the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
HH-Happy Hour is the 2nd Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse.
BM-SLBME Board of Directors Meeting is held the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Indian Hill Clubhouse beginning at 9:00 a.m. Although the meeting is for businessconducted by the Board of Directors, it is open to all owners within Indian Hill. Come to the meetings and see your Board in action. Thereis time allotted for an Open Forum which is a great way to voice concerns or ask questions.
1 Marilyn Rybar
2 Henlie Sturgeon
3 Mike Cole
4 Mary Dahle
5 Lydia Oxendine
6 Nora Gallison
8 Karl Kersten
10 Sharon Allen
12 Dan Nelson
14 Janet Teeters
16 Jennifer Langford
19 Rich Knauss
20 Shirley Stack
22 Sharon Suits
25 Linda Sterling Randy DeGroot
30 Jeri Garoogian
If you have a birthday this month and it doesn’t appear here or if there was an error, please let us know.
April Birthstone - Diamond
April Flowers - Daisy or Sweet Pea
Aries
March 21 April 20
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and is associated with the element of fire. Aries people are known for being bold, adventurous, enthusiastic, and confident.
Taurus
April 21 to May 20
Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac and is associated with the element of water. Pisces people are known for being compassionate, imaginative, spiritual, and empathetic.
Tidbits From The Office
Tidbit #1 Pets must be leashed at all times when on common areas (streets/ parks). You are responsible for removal and disposal ofyour pet’s feces. Please do not leave your pet outside unattended.
Tidbit #2 Guest parking is primarily for guests and long term parking in guest parking by homeowners/tenants is prohibited. Overnight parking is prohibited on all community streets.
Thank You, Marina
SAN LUIS BAY MOBILE ESTATES
Board of Directors Minutes
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by President Tom Johnstone. Ron Holcombe, Jack Jenkins, John Brunson, and Mary Foppiano were in attendance. Manager Sue Snowdy and 11 community members were present.
President’s Announcements: Tom Johnstone gave a brief update of the sinkhole/road construction on Country Club Drive and also mentioned that he collaborated with Sue Snowdy in drafting a letter to San Miguelito Mutual Water Company to express SLBME’s grave concern that the water district was unable to temporarily shut down the water flow on Country Club to enable our contractors to safely make repairs to our SLBME rain water drainage system. The letter requests that San Miguelito repair or install new water valves throughout SLBME to correct this problem.
Open Forum: comments made by community members regarding SLBME questions/activities
Rich Knauss wants improved focus and attention on landscaping, especially in River View and Country Club parks.
Acceptance of Minutes: Minutes of regular board meeting and executive session on January 23, 2024 and electronic meetings on February 7 and 8, 2024 approved (Holcombe/Brunson 5/0).
Treasurer’s Report: on file in SLBME office.
Manager’s Report: on file in SLBME office.
Committees:
Architecture & Landscape – 3 approved
Community Events –
Bill Ziegler Concert in the Park – February 25, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast/Yard Sale – March 16, 2024
Newcomers Welcome Event – April 13, 2024
BBQs planed for summer
Social Committee calendar at front door Finance
Financial report line items were consolidated due to members’ request Library
Ad Hoc – Dog Park Committee will be considered under Long Range Planning, along with all of the other potential future project
Arts and Crafts Group – consider portable units for meeting space
Unfinished Business:
Common area locations
Pool area buildings
Complete cement walkway to pump, filter and chemical storage rooms, and install awnings for NTE $10,000 (Brunson/Foppiano 5/0).
Ramp replacement for entrance to SLBME Office (safety issue) – nearing completion
Country Club Drive East Entrance (Engineer/Project Manager/Inspector John Hollenbeck) – in process
Signage to reduce traffic speed throughout Indian Hill–NTE $1,000 (Holcombe/Jenkins 5/0).
Long Range Planning for Possible Future Projects * Moving forward, a Long-Range Board Subcommittee will be established to consider and conduct research for potential future projects to enhance SLBME amenities. The current items for consideration below will be added to the agenda when the Board is ready to take action. Items include:
Move maintenance to lower parking lot – included in Reserve Study - Need engineering.
Bob Wilson of BEDA will be approached for drawings to bring existing facility up to code vs new facility on lower parking lot – Snowdy will get cost estimate
Multi-purpose Recreation Court including possible pickleball court
Dog Park
Arts and Crafts Group
New Business
a. SLBME Spa building/clubhouse maintenance and improvement projects NTE $80,000 (Jenkins/
Brunson 5/0):
i. Replace 7 windows in office/kitchen
ii. Replace wooden fence on south side of clubhouse/office
Install concrete storm water drainage system on east side of clubhouse
Additional gutters for clubhouse/office
Install ADA Access Ramp for Office and repair roof structure over office entrance
Install footings under bike barn
Repair/replace/paint clubhouse siding
Common Area Landscaping Evaluation/Common Area Landscaping – conduct feasibility study approved (Johnstone/Brunson 5/0).
Tree removal – approve expenses of Bunyon Bros. NTE $1,200 for removal of fallen eucalyptus tree adjacent to walking path across from main entrance to SLBE (Brunson/ Holcombe 5/0)
Approve letter to SMMWC BOD regarding main shut off valves (Brunson/Holcombe 5/0)
Approve 2024 calendar for election of board members and appoint Paul Garoogian inspector (Brunson/Holcombe 5/0)
Adjourn Board Meeting: 10:20 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Foppiano, SecretarySAN LUIS BAY MOBILE ESTATES Board of Directors
Minutes of Electronic Actions Regarding Storm Drain Repair
February 7, 2024
Approved new plan by engineer to place storm drain piping above the water and gas main lines due to safety issues as SMMWC is not able to fully isolate the main water line in the area.
February 8, 2024
Approved increase of budgeted amount for Hollenbeck Engineering to $39,000 due to additional work needing to be done to re-engineer the plan to be able to place pipes above gas & water main lines and pour in place wye/manhole.
Frozen Food Storage Guide: How Long Can You Freeze Foods For?
BY: Catherine BoeckmannIs that frozen food still safe to eat? How long should you keep food in your freezer? Time to clean it out? Technically, frozen food will last forever if stored at 0 °F. However, we’re only talking about the safety here; foods will not be dangerous to eat. However, food is all about taste. The food’s color, flavor, and texture will start to deteriorate. For example, most food, including cooked meat, will be kept for a few months before quality begins to suffer. No matter how well foods are packaged, air sneaks in, and moisture gets sucked out; this results in freezer burn, negatively affecting texture and taste. This is one reason why we recommend freezing in bags instead of stiff containers. You might be surprised to find that you can freeze most foods much longer than you imagined without losing quality. Frozen foods remain safe almost indefinitely.
Food-Freezing Tips :
To freeze or not to freeze? Foods that shouldn’t be frozen include eggs in shells and food in cans. (Once food is out of a can, it may be frozen.) Pressurized liquids also shouldn’t be frozen, as they can expand and burst. Freeze at 0°F (-18°C). To retain vitamin content, color, flavor, and texture, freeze items at peak freshness and store at 0° F or lower. Food stored constantly at 0°F will always be safe to thaw and eat; only quality suffers with lengthy freezer storage. (However, freshness and quality at the time of freezing will affect the condition of frozen foods.)
Label foods for easy identification. Write the dish name/contents, number of servings (1 quart=4 servings; 1 pint=2 servings), and date on containers or bags.
Freeze individually. To prevent sticking, spread food to be frozen (berries, hamburgers, cookies, etc.) on a cookie sheet and freeze until solid. Then, place in plastic bags and into the freezer. Freezer burn happens when food isn’t stored properly in the freezer, causing moisture to escape and turn into ice crystals. Food with freezer burn is still edible but it has a drier texture and less flavor.
Freeze for guests. Most cookies freeze well and thaw quickly a convenience when entertaining. Simply cover a plate of assorted cookies with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and put it in the freezer.
Freeze foods more quickly by placing them directly against the side of the freezer.
Organize your freezer by food. Arrange the freezer’s contents by food category to make things easier to find and minimize the time the freezer door is open.
Leave the freezer be. If power is interrupted or if the freezer is not operating normally, do not open the freezer door unless absolutely necessary. Food in a loaded freezer usually stays frozen for up to 2 days.
Refreezing Foods:
· Once food has thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking, although there may be a loss of quality due to the moisture lost through defrosting.
After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods. And if previously cooked foods are thawed in the refrigerator, you may refreeze the unused portion.
If you purchase previously frozen meat, poultry, or fish at a retail store, you can refreeze if it has been handled properly and kept at 40°F or below at all times.
If frozen for too long, the quality of some foods will suffer. Here are some examples: Canned ham will become watery and soft Cottage cheese, sour cream, cooked eggs, yogurt, mayonnaise texture will suffer. Crumb toppings will become soggy. Fried foods may become rancid. Home-stuffed whole poultry on the carcass may become contaminated due to freezing or thawing. Lettuce, cabbage, radishes, green onions, celery will become mushy. Milk, cream, custard, and meringue filings will separate. Sauces heavy in fat may separate or curdle. Whipping cream may not re-whip. If any food changes from its original color, this doesn’t mean that the food is unsafe to eat, but it’s a sign that it will not necessarily taste the same or it will lack flavor.
INTERESTED in knitting, crochet, sewing or embroidery?
Maureen Somodi will meet you on the Third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Clubhouse.
APRIL MEETING in on APRIL 16.
New and seasoned FIBER CRAFTERS welcome.
Bring supplies you have and ideas for new projects, and a drink- if you wish.
AVILAFIBERARTISTS WHO CRAFT with NEEDLESAND HOOKS
( originally a knitting group- to be expanded to ALLNEEDLE crafts)
Philanthropic Projects to be considered:
