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April 2025 Friendly Informer

A MONTHLY BULLETIN OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES COMMUNICATIONS AND OPERATIONS Manager: Kathy Manderfield Office Office Coordinator: Sandra Forman Office business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Office closed weekends and holidays Office phone number: (805) 527-3610 After hour’s emergency number: (877) 786-6048 Office email: simivalley@suncommunities.com

Newsletter Editor: Sandra Forman

Friendly Village Simi Social Group 2024-2025 Social Committee Coordinator: Gary Clark - 805-807-3601 Treasurer: Linda Miller – 818-590-4261 Trustee: N i k k i A p p e l b a u m – 8 1 8 - 4 9 7 - 5 0 1 1 Social Committee Chair: Karla Burcar – 818-618-6945

Call Karen if you know of someone in need of a sympathy or get-well card - 805-501-6708

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F.V. Simi Updates, Reminders, and Information from the Manager’s Desk Newsletter Submission Deadline Please remember that any item you wish to put in the newsletter must be received on or before the 10th of the month to be included in the next month’s newsletter.

I.e., must be received by April 10th to get it in the May newsletter.

Be sure to send exactly what you want printed.

Email your newsletter items to Sandra at simivalley@suncommunities.com No political, raunchy, or any articles that could be seen as offensive are permitted.

Sun Questionnaire Calls Our corporate office periodically calls residents at random to ask how they rate living in our Community.

These calls are not spam. We would truly appreciate your answering the question. It helps us to know if there is something we need to work on.

Pool Heater The pool heater will be turned on May 2nd.

Street Lights Out If you notice a street light out, please let the office know so we can fix it.

Homesite Inspection Reminders We are starting our annual inspections very soon, time is running out. Get a jump start on issues that may need attention around your homesite now. Not only does it help clean up your own site, it helps the Community in a whole look great and you may avoid a notice all together!

Thank you, Kathy Manderfield 2

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HOMSITE INSPECTIONS (Starting In Early April)

Attention Residents: Our homesite inspections will be starting soon. Although we do see and notify of violations throughout the year, this is a time for a very thorough inspection of your home and site.

Over the course of April we will be inspecting every home and site for rule violations needing your attention.

Please take some time to get a jump start on your maintenance needs by walking around your home and taking care of issues ahead of time.

Common violations we are looking for: • NO items/debris stored in driveways. Except items specifically permitted by the rules; BBQ’s, patio furniture, trash cans, etc.

• NO items within 3 feet of any meter/utility system.

• Awning gutter (growing out of the top of awnings) and yard weeds.

• Home and/or shed needs painting.

• Trees/bushes growing over lot lines.

• Bent awning posts.

• Worn/torn carpet on steps and decks.

This advance notice should allow residents plenty of time to handle maintenance issues and avoid violation notices.

If you have any questions please call the office.

Thank you Kathy Manderfield Management 4

Pay your rent with ease by signing up on our Customer Portal First go to:

Second is your options:

www.sunwebportal.com

Once the portal account is set up and

* Click on Create Account (on the log in page)

you have confirmed it by checking your email you have the options below and more.

* Enter Your (the Residents information) * Look for an email to confirm your account.

You can click on “payments” in the sidebar to view your payment options.

Choose how you want pay:

When creating the portal

* One-time payments

account, you must use the same information we have in

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our resident program.

I.e., the residents name, email, site, DOB, etc.

You can pay with a: * Checking account * Savings account

If you are unsure of the correct information needed

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* Debit card * Or credit card

If you need assistance setting up an account, or paying through the Portal please contact Sun at: 855-786-4772 5

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Sit & Be Fit 10:00 - 10:45 am

Sit & Be Fit 10:00 - 10:45 am

Karaoke 6:00– 8:00 pm

Line Dancing 6:00 pm

Bible Study 9:45 -11:15 am

Putting 4:00 pm

Bible Study 9:45 -11:15 am

Po-Ke-No 6:00 pm

Putting 4:00 pm

Po-Ke-No 6:00 pm

Sit & Be Fit 10:00 -10:45 am

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Bible Study 9:45 - 11:15 am

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Sit & Be Fit 10:00 -10:45 am

Line Dancing 6:00 pm

Poker 1:00 pm

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Bunko 1:00 pm

Bunko 1:00 pm

Bunko 1:00 pm

Bunko 1:00 pm

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Poker 1:00 pm

Sit & Be Fit 10:00 - 10:45

Donuts 9:00 am

Poker 1:00 pm

Sit & Be Fit 10:00 - 10:45

Donuts 9:00 am

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Poker 1:00 pm

Sit & Be Fit 10:00 - 10:45

Donuts 9:00 am

Movie Night 6:00 pm

Scrabble Club 1:00

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For urgent weekend or after-hours issues please call 1-877-7866048

For Weekend or after-hours maintenance issues please call the office, 527-3610

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FRIENDLY VILLAGE SOCIAL GROUP UPDATE

We didn’t get a new volunteer for the recycle program so as of March 1st the program was discontinued. After this date, please do not place your recycled cans and bottles in Larry’s pick up truck. Again, I would like to thank Karla and Larry for doing this for the past five plus years.

The upcoming movie will be the “GRUMPIER OLD MEN” staring Walter Matthau, Jack Lemon, Ann Margaret and Sophia Loren on April 18th, starting at 6pm.

Popcorn and candy will be provided.

Updates will be written in the Friendly Village Informer as things occur in the Village. If you have any ideas about fun things to do please contact Gary Clark to discuss.

Thank you, Gary

Movie Night Come One Come All: Movie night is April 18th, starting at 6:00 pm.

The moving that will be playing is: “Grumpier Old Men” Bring your pillow and blanket and get comfortable.

Popcorn and candy will be provided.

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Friendly Village “Camp Out” July 18, 2025 at Ventura Beach R.V. Resorts R.V. sites, Tent sites and limited Yurts. Reserve for the weekend or come up Saturday, July 19th for the day and hang out! Bring a picnic lunch. Walking distance to the beach.

All day visitors must purchase a wrist band for $15.00. This opens up all resort amenities to you!!

Call Nancy at (805) 304-9995 space #216 for more details.

April Birthday’s

Gary Chobanian

04-01

Mary Rosales

04-14

Robin Kochendarfer

04-01

Linda Forsey

04-15

Roberta Bowe

04-05

Nikki Appelbaum

04-16

Polly Crothers

04-07

Heidi Simington

04-18

Mary Downie

04-07

Shirley O’Connell

04-21

Lynn Schedl

04-07

Ann Costigan

04-22

Sandra Haas

04-08

Chris Donahue

04-22

Louise Pomes

04-08

Lutisha Piland

04-24

Giovanni Schiavone

04-12

Jo Ann Smith

04-25

Mark Lowe

04-13

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Community Activities Join us for putting!

Tuesdays at 4:00 pm, on the putting course right here in the Community.

You do not need to be a professional, it is all for fun We also get together for fun periodic tournaments with two other local Sun Communities with catered lunches and prizes!

Book Club Valerie Jensen from Homesite #105 is hosting a book club here in Friendly Village. Please contact her at 858-243-5118 if you are interested and would like more information.

Non-Denominational Bible Study A non-denominational Woman’s bible study is held at the clubhouse every Tuesday morning, from 9:45 – 11:15 am. Come at 9:30 for social time.

Bunko Come play and have fun with us!!! Every Thursday at 1:00 pm in the clubhouse. Call Suzy Sterling if interested: 805-665-7199.

Social Hour Keep an eye out for the Social Hour! This is a fun gathering with snacks, drinks, and a great time. Sign-up sheets will be posted in the clubhouse.

Scrabble Club Come play with us every Friday at 1:00 pm in the Clubhouse. Except for the last Friday of the month. If interested call Elaine at 818-963-3288.

Poker Players Needed “Come join the fun.” If interested, just show up on Mondays or Fridays at 1:00 pm.

Learn How to Play Mahjongg Always wanted to know how to play? Classes will be held at 10:00 am at the Cubhouse on Thursdays. Beginners and those with experience are welcome. Contact Valerie at 858-243-5118.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES BY RESIDENTS

HANDYMAN, Brian Trevett #39, 805-433-3978 - Kitchen & bath remodels. Tile, hardwood floors, carpentry, plumbing & electrical. No job too small.

HAIRCUTS/BODY MASSAGES, Maria #28, 805-217-2255, full body or individual areas massaged.

LICENSED BEAUTICIAN AND PERSONAL HELPER, Kathy #82, 805-813-5022.

LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST, Jolie #78, call/in-home. Amway/Nutrilite distributor, Massage therapist, fitness trainer, 805-539-3879.

J & J CRAFTS – Handcrafted greeting cards, gift bags, fruit butters and jams.

Text Message – Joyce 805-490-0354 or Janine 805-490-7597.

HEATHER ACKROYD 415-309-1939. Estate Sale, Home Staging, De-Clutter. 25 years’ experience. Specialize in holiday decorating. Call for estimates. Friendly Village Discount.

LANI KELLER – Homesite #97 – 805-624-7023 – Personal helper with driving to local doctor’s appointments or grocery shopping.

VALERIE JENSEN – #105 – Dog Walker and Pet and Home Sitting – 858-243-5118.

LYNDA GUMASKAS – #53 – If you want fresh baked Banana Bread Call Lynda at 805-506- 9454.

JOY - #29 – Experienced house/pet sitting, cleaning, and gardening. Call Joy at 805-404- 7264.

HANA AVIV - #142 – Do you like wearing warm hats and scarves that are handmade knit, call Hana at 818-618-8642.

REUPHOLSTERY, Helen & John #129, 805-551-5060. 50 plus years experience.

Make your favorite old piece of furniture new again.

DORA SARMIENTO – Homesite #100 – Independent Avon Representative call 805-279-8420.

KATHLEEN - #192 – Notary Available call 818-270-6728.

BEVERLE ROBERTSON - #148 - Notary Available call 805-256-5556.

If you are/or know a resident who lives in the Community and provides services or sells, please contact us. We can add you too.

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