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Marina Searcy

Jackie Bomberger

This Month’s Contributors

Bern Judson

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

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

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

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

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

WC-Women’s Coffee is the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

BO-Bunco is the 2nd Wednesday ofeach month at 5:00 p.m.

MD-Men’s Dominos is the 2nd Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

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

BR-Body Recall meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse. A simple but effective regimen of stretching, flexing and constant movement to enhance your health. No charge.

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

SNF-Sit N Fit is every Tuesday in the Clubhouse at 10:30 a.m. Bring $5. Except the 4th Tuesday.

DP-Dance Mix is the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the Clubhouse at 2 p.m. Bring $5.

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 Thursday every month at 9:30 a.m. in the Clubhouse. All residents are encouraged to come.

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 meetingis for business conducted by the Board of Directors, it is open to all owners within Indian Hill. Come to the meetings and see your Board in action. There istime allotted for an Open Forum which is a great way to voice concerns or ask questions.

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

Aquarius

Jan. 21 to Feb. 18

Aquarius, the sun in Capricorn in the first part of the month invites you to explore your deeper self, psyche, and spiritual matters. It’s an ideal time to connect with a life coach or mentor who can help you overcome any limits and grow. These inner explorations will be profoundly rewarding.

Feb. 19 to Mar. 20

The glowing Capricorn sun lights up your social zone, Pisces, encouraging you to network with influential people. However, you should also make time to let loose and simply enjoy yourself. Balance business with pleasure and you’ll thrive in both.

Pisces

Tidbits From The Office

As we approach the coldest month of the year, we would like to remind everyone of the essential guidelines and a community rule to ensure our collective safety and comfort.

Stay Warm: Ensure that your heating systems are functioning correctly.Dress in layers and keep extra blankets and warm clothing accessible.

Check on Neighbors: The cold weather can be particularly challenging for everyone, especially those with medical conditions. A quick check-in can makea significant difference.

Emergency Supplies: Stock up on non-perishable food, water, batteries, and any necessary medications. Winter storms can sometimes cause power outages. See page 15.

Common Areas: Help keep shared spaces clean and free of personal items. Reportany maintenance issues to the office promptly.

Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to our community's well-being. Let's work together to make this winter safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Thanks, Marina

What to Do When You See a Mountain Lion

Amid recent reports of mountain lion sightings in and around San Luis Obispo, the City of San Luis Obispo’s biologist shares how to coexist with these majestic creatures.

Post Date: 01/13/2026 12:26 PM

The City of San Luis Obispo has received several reports recently of mountain lion sightings in various locations throughout San Luis Obispo. In recent weeks, several community members have reported seeing a mountain lion in neighborhoods near Laguna Lake and Irish Hills Open Space. City Biologist Freddy Otte has responded and reported this information to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. “Because no pets were reported missing and the mountain lion is moving around a lot, we are hopeful that this large cat is following deer that are foraging in the area since the recent rains,” Otte said. “We expect the mountain lion will move back into the open space or away from the residential neighborhoods, but the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is working to track its movements.”

In the meantime, Otte says, this is great opportunity to remind community members that we live in mountain lion country. Here’s how we can safely coexist with them:

1. Remain calm. It's important to remember that we live in a region that is home to a variety of wildlife, including mountain lions. These majestic creatures have been roaming these hills and valleys for centuries, and while they are a natural part of our environment, it's understandable that the recent sightings may cause some concern. But mountain lion attacks are extremely rare and even rarer in urban areas. While it can be frightening to encounter a mountain lion, it is important to remember that they are typically shy and will often avoid humans if given the chance. If you happen to encounter one, remain calm, maintain eye contact, and back away slowly while making yourself as big and loud as possible.

2. Take precautions. Mountain lions are most active at night, dawn, and dusk, so it's important to avoid recreating near open space areas during those times. If you do venture out during those hours, make sure to stay on established trails or well-lit areas, and be sure to hike, bike, jog, or walk in groups. If you’re in a group, make sure everyone stays alert, keeps a close watch on small children and pets, and makes some noise to alert nearby mountain lions of your presence. Additionally, do not feed any wildlife, even those that seem harmless because they could be prey that attract predators to populated areas. Remember to keep your pets inside at night, as mountain lions are known to prey on small animals like rabbits, cats, and dogs. Secure your garbage cans, bird feeders, and compost bins at night to prevent attracting wildlife to your home or neighborhood.

Report sightings immediately. If you feel threatened by a mountain lion, please call 911 immediately. But if you don’t feel threatened, it is still important to quickly report any sightings or encounters with mountain lions to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife team to help track and manage their population. You will want to note the date and location in your report.

By being aware of our surroundings and, as a community, taking the necessary precautions, we can coexist peacefully with these majestic cats in their natural habitat.

Freddy Otte has served the community as the City of San Luis Obispo’s Biologist for 20 years. He provides professional expertise to identify and protect natural and biological resources in San Luis Obispo. Otte leads various natural resource and habitat protection projects and plans. He also works closely with a variety of City departments and local agencies to review and monitor both private and public projects to ensure that appropriate best practices for biological protection are followed.

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Across 1.Biblical beast

4.Inflexible

9.Babysitter’s handful

10.“Home ___”

11.Rightful

12.Artery problems

13.Expresses

15.Sooner St.

16.Get fit after injury

18.“Stubborn ___ a mule”

20.Corolla and Prius maker

23.Bake, as eggs

25.Dine

26.They’re nuts

27.Colorado Indian

28.Some porcelain

29.Fraternity letters

Down

1.Boosts

2.Censor’s target

3.Asparagus unit

4.Thoroughbred

5.“You got that right!”

6.Moo ___ gai pan

Gemstones in February

8.Escritoire

14.Foursome

17.Petty-Officer on merchant ship

18.Questions

19.Boutique

21.1984 Nobelist

22.“Planet of the ___”

7.“What’s gotten ___ you?”

24.1969 Peace Prize grp. February Sudoku

How to solve sudoku puzzles

No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience. Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number

can only appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.

The title is a clue to the word in the shaded diagonal.

TRIVIA TEASER

The Golden Age

1. Which actor played the title character in the James Bond film The Man With the Golden Gun? a-Frank Sinatra, b-Raymond Burr, c-Randy Quaid, d-Christopher Lee.

2.Formerly known as the Warriors, what is the "golden" sports team nickname now used at Marquette University in Milwaukee?a-Golden Bears, b-Golden Lights, c-Golden Eagles, d-Golden Panthers.

3. While Moses was away collecting the Ten Commandments, who fashioned a golden calf worshipped by the Hebrews? a-Lazarus, b-Aaron, c-Noah, d-Joshua.

4.In which movie did James Stewart rescue a suicidal Kim Novak from beneath the Golden Gate Bridge? a-The Big Clock, b-Bend of the River, c-Vertigo, d-Bell, Book and Candle.

5.Which pop song was the theme song for the sitcom The Golden Girls? a-"Lonely Boy," b-"Say You, Say Me," c"Thank You For Being a Friend," d-"My Generation."

6.Which PGA star is nicknamed "The Golden Bear?" a-Jack Nicklaus, b-Lee Trevino, c-Curtis Strange, d-Tiger Woods.

7.Which city is separated by an inlet called the Golden Horn? a-Budapest, b-Istanbul, c-Buenos Aires, d-Copenhagen.

8.What was the name of the ship on which Sir Francis Drake became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe? a-Golden Plover, b-Golden Bowl, c-Golden Hind, d-Golden Fleece.

9.The flag of which country pictures a golden eagle with a snake in its mouth? a-Mexico, b-Philippines, c-Lithuania, dItaly.

10. In the game of Quidditch, played by Harry Potter, how many points is capturing the Golden Snitch worth? a-50, b-100, c-150, d-250.

QUOTES

"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."

Dr. Seuss

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."

Audrey Hepburn

"I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more."

Angelita Lim

"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."

David Viscott

"Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own."

Robert A. Heinlein

"True love is selfless. It is worthy of the person it loves."

BetterHelp

The big rewards come to those who travel the second, undemanded mile.

Bruce Barton

Ask yourself: "How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm committed to?"

Tony Robbins

Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.

Sally Koch

The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.

Zig Ziglar

We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon.

Konrad Adenauer

One of the great lessons in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

Winston Churchill

The Lighter Side Plan ahead

A groundhog named Phil woke up on February 2nd, peeked out of his burrow, saw his shadow, and sighed dramatically.

He turned to his wife and said, "Six more weeks of winter... but at least we'll have Valentine's Day to look forward to!"

She rolled her eyes and replied, "Honey, you say that every year. And every year you still forget to get me flowers."

Phil thought for a second, then grinned.

"True... but this time I'm prepared! I already ordered them."

"Really?" she asked, surprised.

"Yeah," he said proudly, "I got you a dozen roses... they're just six weeks late because of the shadow thing."

The Lion Tamer

A man tells the circus master that he wants to join the circus as a lion tamer. The circus master asked if he has any experience and the man says, "Why, yes. My father was one of the most famous lion tamers in the world, and he taught me everything he knew."

"Really?" said the circus master. "Did he teach you how to make a lion jump through a flaming hoop?"

"Yes he did," the man replies.

"And did he teach you how to have six lions form a pyramid?"

"Yes he did," the man replies.

"And have you ever stuck your head in a lion's mouth?"

"Just once," the man replies.

The circus master asks, "Why only once?"

The man says, "I was looking for my father."

Answers to The Golden Age

1-d, Christopher Lee

2-c, Golden Eagles

3-b, Aaron