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Previews

BR-Body Recall is Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse.

WE-Water Exercise is every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9 a.m. in the pool.

HB-Hand & Boot Canasta is every Monday at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

SNF-Sit N Fit is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse. Not held on the 4th Tuesday. Bring $5.

PO-Poker is every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.

MJ-Mahjong is every Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

ST-Strength Training with Buddy is every Monday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse. Bring $5.

PP-Ping Pong is every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. and Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

MC-Men’s Coffee is every Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Clubhouse.

AL-A and L Committee is the 1st Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.

WC-Women’s Coffee is the 1st Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse.

DP-Dance Mix is the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

Bring $5.

BO-Bunco is the 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

SC-Social Committee is the 2nd Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse.

HH-Happy Hour is the 2nd Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

BM-SLBME Board of Directors Meeting is the 4th Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse.

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July Birthstone - Ruby

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Ron Holcombe Larry McAdam John Brunson Donald Henfling Anne Klinger 9 Paul Garoogian Robert Ingraham 13 Ellie Owen 15 Cindy Jett Heather Nelson 16 Francien Ferriera 18 Jeanette Locker 22 Sandy Dumont 23 Jane Ingraham 24 Mary Kay Coo Carey Keene 26 Peg Ensor 27 Doris Goodill 28 Steve Nessen 29 Diane Aaron

Lois Hesch 31 Kari Appleton

July Flowers - Larkspur & Water Lily

Cancer If you have a birthday this month and it doesn’t appear here or if there was an error, please let us know.

June 21 to July 22 Remember, the Cancer sign is ruled by the moon and symbolized by the crab, which reflects their multifaceted nature. If you’re a Cancer, embrace your emotional depth and nurturing spirit!

July Holidays and Events

Leo 1 National Postal Workers Day 4 Independence Day 7 World Chocolate Day 11 Free Slurpee Day

July 23 to August 22 Leo is the next sign after Cancer. Leos are known for their confidence, leadership skills, and being ruled by the sun.

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Tidbit From The Office Tidbit - Welcome to July — a month full of sunshine, local tra-

ditions, and plenty to look forward to. With the 4th of July Doggie Parade and the Pancake Breakfast coming up, the holiday spirit is already in full swing. It also happens to be my favorite holiday, and I’ll be taking the week off to enjoy some beach time at my favorite spot. While I’m away, Jackie and Jayson will be here holding down the fort if you need anything.

As we celebrate, it’s also a good moment to stay aware of our local safety details. Our community is in Evacuation Zone SLC‑246, the zone San Luis Obispo County uses for fire evacuation instructions. And for anything related to the Diablo Canyon Power Plant, we fall under Protective Action Zone 3 (PAZ 3). With celebrations, sunshine, and a little safety awareness, July is shaping up to be a great month for all of us Thank You, Marina

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Community Association Governance Community associations are composed of different groups of people working together, including owners, board members, and officers. For effective community association governance, each group should understand their roles and responsibilities and how each interacts with the other.

OWNERS Although board members run community associations (often with the help of a community association manager), governing documents and the law frequently reserve certain powers for the owners. For example, there are usually provisions in the governing documents and the law stating that the owners must elect the board members.

The owners also may have the power to amend particular provisions of the bylaws, such as those dealing with the assessments and sale of common property. This usually requires consent from a specified percentage of the owners.

Along with these rights come responsibilities. The owners are obligated to adhere to the restrictions imposed in the governing documents and share in the financial operation of the community by paying their assessments on time. If they do not, the association may file a lien on their home and they may lose their home through foreclosure, though these steps are only used as a last resort.

Although the owners do not have a legal obligation to actively participate, the association will not be able to function if no one participates. Therefore, it is important for the board to foster a sense of community spirit to encourage participation.

THE BOARD The board of directors is made up of homeowner leaders who are elected to serve the association. The board oversees the community association. The board’s authority to act on behalf of the association is not, however, unlimited. The governing documents — and sometimes the law — grant the board the authority and obligation to act but also restrict the board’s ability to do so. Provisions that permit the board to act use words such as “may.” Provisions that obligate the board to act use words such as “shall.”

The role and scope of authority of the board may be broad or specific, depending on the association’s governing documents and the law. Some governing documents and state law provide the board with the same authority as a corporation. Others precisely state the powers of the board.

Examples of the powers generally granted by the governing documents and state law to the board include:

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The authority to set goals, standards, and policies for the association Enforcing the governing documents Maintaining the property Maintaining the association’s financial stability Purchasing adequate insurance Entering into contracts for services Creating and overseeing committees Conducting annual meetings and regular board meetings

The board holds regular meetings as defined by the governing documents. Association members not on the board should be welcomed and encouraged to attend. The board also serves as advocates for members. They are available to listen to suggestions and concerns and answer any questions they may have.

BOARD OFFICERS A board generally has at least four officers: a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.

The president is the leader of the board and represents the board before the membership. They generally set meeting agendas and preside at all meetings of the board and membership. Though they may have more visibility than other officers, the president’s power and authority is no more and no less than the other board members.

The vice president performs all the duties of the president in their absence and typically shares some of the burden of the president. The vice president may be assigned as a liaison to specific association committees.

The secretary has responsibility for ensuring that board and membership meeting agendas are prepared and distributed and that the minutes and materials referred to in those minutes are prepared. They also maintain or make sure that the community association manager maintains the book of resolutions and all official records, including official correspondence, contracts, and membership roster.

The treasurer is the chief financial officer. They work with appropriate staff, contractors, and committees to ensure that the annual operating budget is developed and submitted for board or membership approval (whichever is required), and that the records of all association financial transactions and a roster of delinquent accounts are maintained. The treasurer recommends action regarding collections, receives and disburses funds as authorized, ensures the preparation of periodic financial reports, ensures the association is adequately funding replacement reserves, and authorizes an independent audit. If the association has a manager, they are likely to prepare the documents, but the treasurer is ultimately responsible for them.

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Puzzles and Word Games you can use

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How to Swim Across 1. Let go of 5. Everyone 8. Days of ___ 9. Stare 11. Barely beat 12. Creche trio 13. Took gas out of a tank 15. ___ Solo of "Star Wars" 16. Opened, in a way 21. Window feature 22. Aroma 24. Chill 25. Lazily 26. "For ___ a jolly ..."

27. After curfew

APRON BEANS BRATS CATSUP CHERRY COALS COLESLAW CORN EMBERS FIRE FISH GAS GRILL HAMBURGER HOT DOG INDIRECT KEBABS MOP

PACKET PEPPERS PIT PORK RACK RELISH RIBS ROTISSERIE RUB SAUCE SEAR SKEWERS SMOKER STEAKS THERMOMETER TONGS WINGS WOOD CHIPS

Down 1. Blonde's secret, maybe 2. Fishing equipment 3. Bacchanalia 4. Found in doors 5. Used by massage therapists 6. Student aid 7. Balcony section 10. Youngster

14. "2001" computer 16. ___ Today 17. Approaching 18. Chimney channel 19. Icelandic epic 20. Airhead 23."The Catcher in the ___" The title is a clue to the shaded word in the The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal. diagonal.

LIFEGUARD Wordoku How to solve wordoku puzzles You only need logic and patience to solve a wordoku.

Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one letter from the word LIFEGUARD. Similarly, each letter can only appear once in a column or row in

the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.

TRIVIA TEASER

Hold Still

1. Which actress won the 2015 Academy Award for Best Actress for playing a linguistics professor with early-onset Alzheimer’s in the film Still Alice? a-Cate Blanchett, b-Julianne Moore, c-Meryl Streep, d-Sandra Bullock.

2. Which U.S. President’s dying words were “Thomas Jefferson still survives”? a-John Adams, b-John Quincy Adams, cJames Monroe, d-George Washington.

3. Which Biblical character commanded the sun to stand still in the sky? a-Moses, b-Job, c-Daniel, d-Joshua.

4. In which city does the spaceship land in the 1950s sci-fi movie The Day The Earth Stood Still? a-Orlando, Florida, bNewark, New Jersey, c-London, England, d-Washington, D.C. 5. Which singer produced four top 40 hits off his 1975 album “Still Crazy After All These Years”? a-James Taylor, b-Paul Simon, c-Neil Diamond, d-Neil Sedaka.

6. In which movie did John Wayne play Matt Matthews, an Ozark character who runs a moonshine still? a-The Fighting Kentuckian, b-The Quiet Man, c-They Were Expendable, d-The Shepherd of the Hills.

7. Which girl group had a No. 1 hit in 1961 with “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” a-The Marvelettes, b-The Honey Cone, c-The Shirelles, d-The Cookies.

8. Stillwater was the name of the fictional rock band in which movie? a-Almost Famous, b-Rock Star, c-The School of Rock, d-The Phantom of the Paradise.

9. Defensive end Art Still was the second overall player taken in the 1978 NFL Draft and became an immediate starter for which NFL team, making the NFL All-Rookie Team in 1978? a-Minnesota Vikings, b-Oakland Raiders, c-Kansas City Chiefs, d-Dallas Cowboys.

10. The painting “Still Life with Apples” fetched a record $28.6 million in 1993 for a work by which artist? a-Edgar Degas, b-Vincent Van Gogh, c-Mary Cassatt, dPaul Cezanne.

11. Which actress played Mark Addy’s mother on the sitcom Still Standing? a-Sally Struthers, b-Bonnie Franklin, cLoretta Swit, d-Raquel Welch.

QUOTES 4th of JULY quotes My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!

Thomas Jefferson Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed, else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.

Dwight D. Eisenhower This, then, is the state of the union: free and restless, growing and full of hope. So it was in the beginning. So it shall always be, while God is willing, and we are strong enough to keep the faith.

Lyndon B. Johnson All we have of freedom, all we use or know, This our fathers bought for us long and long ago.

Rudyard Kipling, "The Old Issue," 1899 America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact - the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality.

Adlai Stevenson May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this, our own country!

Daniel Webster Where liberty dwells, there is my country.

Benjamin Franklin It is the love of country that has lighted and that keeps glowing the holy fire of patriotism.

J. Horace McFarland Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose.

Lyndon B. Johnson

The Lighter Side Traffic Court A woman was found guilty in traffic court and when asked her occupation, she said she was a schoolteacher. The judge rose from the bench. "Madam, I have waited years for a schoolteacher to appear before this court."

He smiled with delight. "Now sit down at that table and write 'I will not run a red light' five hundred times."

Two Guys From Chicago Two guys die and wake up in hell. The next day, the devil stops to check on them and sees them dressed in parkas, mittens and bomber hats, warming themselves around the fire.

The devil: "What are you doing? Isn't hell hot enough for you?"

The guys reply, "Well, you know, we're from Chicago, Illinois, the land of ice and snow and cold. We're just happy for a chance to warm up a bit."

The devil is absolutely furious. He decides to turn off all the heat.

The next morning, it's below zero in hell. There are icicles everywhere and people are shivering so bad they are unable to wail and moan.

The devil smiles and heads for the room with the two Chicagoans. He finds them jumping up and down and cheering.

One exclaims, "When hell freezes over, that can mean just one thing: The Cubs won the World Series!"

Answers to 'Hold Still' 1-b, Julianne Moore 2-a, John Adams 3-d, Joshua 4-d, Washington, D.C. 5-b, Paul Simon 6-d, The Shepherd of the Hills 7-c, The Shirelles 8-a, Almost Famous 9-c, Kansas City Chiefs 10-d, Paul Cezanne 11-a, Sally Struthers

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