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La Siesta Village Newsletter

From Our HOA President

Hello Neighbors:

Welcome to May! As we head into the warmer months, we're excited to kick off another season of summer events and activities. The pool opens on May 1st, so grab your sunscreen and your favorite float, and let's make a splash this summer! Mother’s Day breakfast is May 3rd, then join us for our first Summer Potluck on May 18th, a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, share some delicious food, and enjoy the sunshine together. We hope to see you there!

Stay safe, stay social, and let’s make this summer one to remember!

Jerri Lynn Matoza

If you would like to keep up with what’s happening at La Siesta Village, please join us on Facebook. Our group is La Siesta Village Community.

MONDAY MAY 26th,

Smoke Detector Installations Bring Safety to La Siesta Village

On March 29th, Red Cross volunteers visited La Siesta Village with one mission: saving lives through fire safety. In partnership with the community, they installed smoke detectors in 21 homes—completely free of charge. Each smoke detector installed is valued at approximately $50 and comes with a 10-year warranty, offering residents peace of mind and long-term protection. This initiative is part of the Red Cross’s ongoing commitment to fire prevention and safety awareness. If you missed the event and would like to have smoke detectors installed in your home, contact your local fire department. They can assist you in obtaining new detectors and ensuring your home is protected.

Smoke detectors save lives—make sure your home is covered!

HALF STAFF IN THE PARK

PAULETTE COOK #71

KITCHEN CHATTER

May flowers are blooming from the April Showers!

On a sad note, AprilÕs breakfast was cancelled as there werenÕt enough people who signed up.

May 3rd, Linda Chamberlin will be cooking breakfast casserole with fresh fruit, toast and coffee. This will be a MotherÕs Day treat, and all mothers can eat for free. Be sure to sign up so your seat is reserved, and you get the special treatment you deserve.

For FatherÕs Day, June 7, we will serve home fries, sausage gravy & biscuits with fresh fruit. This will be a free breakfast for all Dads. Sign up and come down to the clubhouse for a hearty breakfast. This will be our last breakfast for the balance of the year, as there just hasn't been the interest to justify all the work that goes into preparing the monthly breakfasts.

We will start our free hot dog Summer Potlucks on Sunday, May 18 at 2pm. Sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse to bring a dish to share. We need 3 desserts, salads, beans or chips, or whatever your specialty might be. The social club will provide hot dogs, buns & condiments.

ThePoolopensonMay1,forallour waterlovers.Hopefullythesummer wonÕtbetoohot,soyoucanallcome outandenjoythecornholegameand theFrenchtypeofbocceballgame thathavebeenpurchased bytheSocialClub.

MarilynBennett

UPCOMINGEVENTS*

MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

Saturday, May 3rd @ 10am

Breakfast Casserole ~ Fresh Fruit Toast ~ Juice ~ Coffee

MOMS EAT FREE ~everyone else~ $7 per person

Feeding It Forward Food Giveaway FREE

Saturday, May 17th @ 2pm

Lots of Fresh Produce and Specialty Foods

*FREE to All Residents*

SUMMER POTLUCK

Sunday May 18th @ 2pm - includes 50/50 raffle

Futuredatestomarkonyourcalendar:

FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

Saturday, June 7th – 10AM

DAD’S EAT FREE

Feeding It Forward Food Giveaway FREE

Saturday, 21st @ 2pm

*FREE to All Residents*

SUMMER POTLUCK

Sunday June 22nd @ 2pm - includes 50/50 raffle

AfulllistofactivitiesthatyourSocialClubhasplannedfortheyearis postedontheactivitiesboardintheclubhouse.

BINGO HAPPENINGS

FromJeanetteMahoney&KelliePorter

As many of you have noticed, Bingo has changed. First off, we would like to thank Kathie Miller for doing such a fine job all these years and wish her well in her new pursuits.

Come join the fun on Wednesday evening. Doors open at 5pm and the first game starts at 6pm.

Come early and get your seat. It costs $13 to play all games and we have quite a few pots of $100 or more. The more people, the larger the pots. Come enjoy the fun. You might just win!

LA SIESTA VILLAGE REVISED

2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

January

4thHOAMeeting&Brunch-Saturday10am FREE

11thSoupNight-Saturday4pm FREE

18thFeedingItForward,Saturday---2pm

February

1stBreakfast-Saturday10am $7.00

15thFeedingItForward,Saturday---2pm

22ndSpaghettiDinner,Saturday5pm $10.00

March

1stBreakfast-Saturday---10am $7.00

15thFeedingItForward,Saturday2pm

16thSt.Patrick'sDayDinner5pm $15.00

April

5thBreakfast-Saturday10am $7.00

11th-12thPark-WideSale,Friday&Saturday8am-2pm

19thFeedingItForward,Saturday---2pm

May

3rd Mother's Day Breakfast, Saturday 10am MOTHERS

17th Feeding It Forward, Saturday --- 2pm 18th SUMMER POTLUCK - Sunday ---2pm

June

21st Feeding It Forward - Saturday 2pm 22nd SUMMER POTLUCK - Sunday 2pm

5th HOA Meeting & Brunch - Saturday 10am

19th Feeding It Forward - Saturday 2pm

- Sunday --- 2pm

18th Feeding It Forward - Saturday --- 2pm 18th Halloween AppetizerPotluck --- Saturday, 5pm REVISED THEME

BOCCEBALL @LaSiesta AComprehensiveGuide

By Bonnie Baham

La Siesta Village Social Club has purchased a Bocce Ball Set which is being stored at the clubhouse and available to be reserved by any resident here. The Bocce Balls are being stored in metal containers in the back patio of the clubhouse. The game can be set up in the Horseshoe area. Bocce ball is a game of strategy, precision, and camaraderie, making it a favorite pastime for many. Whether played casually in the backyard or competitively in a league, bocce offers a wonderful way to enjoy time with friends and family.

History of Bocce Ball

Bocce ball, one of the oldest sports in history, traces its origins to ancient civilizations. The game was played in its early form by the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. The modern version of bocce we know today was developed in Italy, where it became a beloved pastime. It's believed that the game spread rapidly across Europe during the Roman Empire. Over centuries, bocce has evolved and grown in popularity worldwide, becoming a staple in many cultures and communities.

Bocce Teams

In bocce ball, teams can vary in size, typically ranging from two to four players. Each team competes to roll their bocce balls as close as possible to a smaller target ball known as the "jack" or "Pallino." Teamwork and strategy are essential in bocce, as players must coordinate their throws and anticipate their opponents' moves. Teams can be formed casually among friends and family or organized formally in leagues and tournaments.

Bocce Court

A standard bocce court measures approximately 27.5 meters in length and 2.5 to 4 meters in width. The surface of the court can be made of various materials, including dirt, grass, or artificial turf. Boundaries are clearly marked, and the court is divided into different sections to facilitate fair play. Players take turns throwing their balls from a designated area at one end of the court, aiming for the Pallino placed at the far end. The type of set that we have at La Siesta is French, called a pétanque.

Bocce Balls

Bocce balls are spherical and typically made of wood, plastic, or metal. Each player has a set of balls, usually in different colors or markings to distinguish them from their opponents'. The balls are designed to be durable and easy to handle, weighing between 900 grams to 1.1 kilograms. The Pallino is smaller, often white, and serves as the target for bocce throws.

Object of Bocce Ball

The primary objective of bocce ball is to score points by placing your team's balls closer to the Pallino than your opponents' balls. After all the balls are thrown, the team whose ball is closest to the Pallino scores a point for each of their balls closer than the nearest ball of the opposing team. The game continues until a team reaches the pre-determined number of points, usually 12 or 15, to win the match or a predeterminate time limit.

Simple Rules of Bocce Ball

Bocce ball is governed by straightforward rules that make it accessible to players of all ages. Here are some of the fundamental rules:

 Each team gets four balls to throw per round.

 The game starts with a coin toss to determine who throws the Pallino first.

 The Pallino must be thrown past the center of the court but not beyond the far boundary line.

 Players take turns throwing their bocce balls, trying to get as close to the Pallino as possible.

 A ball must be thrown underhand and rolled rather than thrown like a baseball.

 Points are awarded at the end of each round based on the proximity of the balls to the Pallino.

 Games typically end when a team reaches 12 or 15 points or a predetermined time limit.

There is also Bocce Ball Court and games played at the senior center on Jefferson St. Go out and learn to play and have fun.

Weekly:

La Siesta Village Social Club Activities

Monday – GARBAGE DAY – 6:00am

Monday & Wednesday – Exercise Class 10:30am – 11:30am

Tuesdays – Game Night 5pm

Wednesdays - Bingo 6pm

Monthly:

Selected First Saturday - Breakfast in clubhouse at 10am ($ per person, sign-up sheet in clubhouse)

3rd Sunday (May – Sept only) – BBQ/Pool Party – 2pm (sign-up sheet in clubhouse)

Monthly* – Potluck dinner or Taco Night or Themed Night in clubhouse (sign-up sheet in clubhouse)

*Dates vary by month – please check for sign-up sheet and/or calendar in the clubhouse to confirm activity, date, and time.

Clubhouse hours: 9am to 9pm

Swimming Pool: Open May 1st thru Oct 31st @10am to 9pm (get key from manager)

Hot Tub: Open all year, 10am to 9pm

Pool Table: Available subject to clubhouse hours. A park resident must be present with any guest.

Clubhouse special (personal) use: Must be coordinated and approved by management.

Magazine Rack: Located outside Manager’s office. Donate one and/or take one home to enjoy.

Library: The Library is located on the back wall of the clubhouse. Books can be borrowed as desired. The Library operates on the honor system. When returning a book, please drop it in one of the boxes available for that purpose.

Television: The clubhouse television is available for use by all residents. Guests must be accompanied by a resident.

LSV Office Manager

Michael Wade 4433 Solano Avenue Napa, CA 94558

Phone: (707) 255-2064

Fax: (707) 255-0201

E-mail: lasiestavillage@gmail.com

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

9am - 12pm; 1 - 4pm

Closed Every Other Friday

Editor: Shauna Marshall

Questions or Comments?

Jerri Lynn (209) 480-0024

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Editor: Shauna Marshall

Questions or Comments?

Jerri Lynn (209) 480-0024

View this Newsletter at LaSiestaVillage.com

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How to solve sudoku puzzles

The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.

May Sudoku

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.

TRIVIA TEASER

Winner's Circle

1.A line that intersects a circle at two points is called a what? a-Tangent, bPhiltrum, c-Radius, d-Secant.

2.In The Divine Comedy, who guided Dante through the nine circles of hell? a-Judas, b-Satan, c-Beatrice, d-Virgil.

3."Circle of Life" is the opening song in which animated Disney film? a-The Lion King, b-Pinocchio, c-Dumbo, dBedknobs and Broomsticks.

4. "Bad Boys" by the group Inner Circle is the theme song for which TV reality series? a-Jersey Shore, b-Cops, c-Cake Boss, d-No Reservations.

5. In the international trail marking system used for ski hills, the easiest slopes are marked by circles of which color? a-Black, b-Red, c-Green, d-Yellow.

6. What is the point in the center of the circle in the United Nations emblem? aNew York City, b-Mount Everest, c-Rome, Italy, d-North Pole.

7.On his second voyage (1772-75), which explorer circumnavigated the world at the Antarctic Circle? a-Christopher Columbus, b-James Cook, c-Juan Ponce de Leon, d-Bartolomeu Dias.

8.Number One Observatory Circle is the official residence of which person? a-U.S. Vice President, b-Prime Minister of Canada, c-Prime Minister of Great Britain, d-President of Mexico.

9.Which singer had a No. 1 hit in 1973 with the song "Will It Go Round in Circles?" a-Harry Chapin, b-Ringo Starr, c-Joe Cocker, d-Billy Preston.

10.In juggling, tossing the balls in a circle instead of a figure eight is known as a what? a-Shower, b-Feed, c-Renegade, d-Pirouette.

QUOTES

You see, it's never the environment; it's never the events of our lives, but the meaning we attach to the events, and how we interpret them that shapes who we are today and who we'll become tomorrow.

Anthony Robbins, life strategist

Lady Luck generally woos those who earnestly, enthusiastically, unremittingly woo her.

B.C. Forbes, Forbes magazine founder

Love means to love that which is unlovable, or it is no virtue at all. Forgiving means to pardon that which is unpardonable, or it is no virtue at all.

G.K. Chesterton, essayist

You can always become better.

Tiger Woods, world champion golfer

I don't believe professional athletes should be role models. I believe parents should be role models.... It's not like it was when I was growing up. My mom and my grandmother told me how it was going to be. If I didn't like it, they said, "Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out." Parents have to take better control.

Charles Barkley

There is no such thing as can't, only won't. If you're qualified, all it takes is a burning desire to accomplish, to make a change. Go forward, go backward. Whatever it takes! But you can't blame other people or society in general. It all comes from your mind. When we do the impossible, we realize we are special people.

Jan Ashford, Australian consultant You don't have to take life the way it comes to you. You can design your life to come to you the way you want it.

Dan Zadra, communications authority

I believe life is a series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all. It's seizing the day and accepting responsibility for your future. It's seeing what their people don't see and pursuing that vision.

Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks

The Lighter Side

Camping with Holmes and Watson

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson were on a camping trip. They had gone to bed and were lying awake looking up at the sky. Holmes said: "Watson, look up. What do you see?"

"I see thousands of stars," he said. "And what does that mean to you?" Holmes continued.

"I suppose it means we will have another nice day tomorrow. What does it mean to you, Holmes?"

"To me, Watson, it means someone has stolen our tent."

Short chuckles

I put this sign on my son's room door: "Check out time is 18!"

I married my wife for her looks, but not the ones she's been giving me lately.

Home is where you can say anything you like. Nobody listens to you anyway.

Whoops...

Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. But a student nurse, found one gentleman dressed and sitting on the bed. He insisted he didn't need a wheel chair.

After a chat about rules, he reluctantly let the nurse wheel him to the elevator. On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him.

"I don't know. She's upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown."

Answer to' Winner's Circle' 1-d, Secant 2-d, Virgil 3-a, "The Lion King" 4-b, "Cops" 5-c, Green 6-d, North Pole 7-b, James Cook 8-a, U.S. Vice President 9-d, Billy Preston 10-a, Shower

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