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OJAI VILLA MOBILE

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY FIRE, MEDICAL OR POLICE CALL 911 LESLEY HARMON, PARK MANAGER 805-646-7070 (OFFICE) 805-717-0156 (CELL) 805-420-9296 (FAX) OjaiVillaME@gmail.com www.OjaiVillaME.com Maintenance Emergency call 805-847-0114 CLUBHOUSE HOURS 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Daylight Saving Hours 6:00 AM – 9:00PM POOL & SPA HOURS 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Daylight Saving Hours 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM Pool Heated during Daylight Savings Time Spa Heated All Year Long LAUNDRY & EXERCISE ROOM HOURS 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Daylight Saving Hours 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CLOSED SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) SUMMER HOURS (JUNE, JULY, AUGUST) Open Tuesdays and Thursdays Only between the 5th of the Month till the 25th Open Monday-Friday between the 25th of the Month till the 5th of the next month

The Ojai Villa Mobile Estates Management and Owners are proud to present the

Ojai Villa Mobile Estates Magazine!

This magazine is put together to encourage a sense of community, for your enjoyment and information.

We want to make sure everyone knows all the fun and exciting things happening in our park.

We also encourage all residents to share any stories or short funny stories with us by emailing the park at OjaiVillaME@gmail.com or handing in to the Park Office.

We hope you enjoy this issue of the Ojai Villa Mobile Estates Magazine!

OJAI VILLA REMINDERS Trash Dumpsters Days The Regular Trash bins will normally be emptied on Mondays and Thursdays. The Organic Waste trash can will be emptied on Mondays. The Recycle bins will be emptied on Mondays and Fridays.

The Yard Waste bins will be emptied on every Thursday. We have two Yard Waste bins located in each trash area. The Yard Waste dumpster is for residents' use only. It is not for outside businesses.

Thanks for breaking down your cardboard boxes. If the dumpsters are not there, please don't leave your trash for someone else to put it in the dumpsters once they are back. Please do not dumpster dive in the park trash dumpsters. Please place your trash and recycle in the appropriate dumpsters.

Hazardous waste (paint, oil, electronics) is the residents' responsibility. Do not leave them in the trash area.

Ventura County Pollution Prevention Center Residents may call the Pollution Prevention Center to schedule an appointment to dispose of Hazardous Waste such as paint, oil, antifreeze, household cleaners, etc. Computers and other electronic waste are not allowed in the trash per state law. Call for an appointment at 805 -658-4323.

For electronic waste disposal information, call 805-658-4321 or visit the county's website at www.vcpublicworks.org.

Spectrum Cable Problems When you have a cable problem, please call the "Bulk Account" number at 866 -550- 3211. By calling this number, you are connected to the right person to get your cable problem fixed.

Dirty Street Gutter If your street gutter is dirty, please sweep it up. Don't wash it down to in front of your neighbor's residence. Please be a good neighbor.

Park Speed Limit The park speed limit is 10 MPH. Many vehicles have been exceeding this limit. Please notify your guests, service people and delivery persons of the speed limit. The life you save may be your own!

Parking Parking in the streets is only allowed for the purpose of loading and unloading your vehicle. Guest must use the guest parking lot. Residents are not allowed to park overnight in guest parking.

Recreational Facilities If you want to use the clubhouse or rooms in the clubhouse for special occasions such as memorials, anniversaries, birthdays or meetings, etc., you will be required to make arrangements with the management two weeks prior to prevent conflicts of overlapping events. During any such event, or meetings, the clubhouse will be open to all park residents and their guests. Please refer to your park rules, that you have read and signed, in Section 13 to get a complete list of the Recreational Facilities Rules.

The Spa is adult use only (18 or older). Children under 18 years of age only permitted to swim between 9am-12pm. DO NOT USE THE SPA OR POOL IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH ISSUES, I.E. OPEN WOUNDS, ETC. Management reserves the right to regulate the use of recreational facilities as they see necessary. Please remember EVERYONE MUST SHOWER BEFORE ENTERING THE POOL OR SPA (State Law). NO alcoholic beverages or glass containers are permitted on the pool deck area. Children who are not diaper-broken are not permitted in the pool. Swim fins are not allowed in the pool. No running on the pool deck. No objects may be thrown into the pool for diving purposes or for any other reason. Toilet facilities inside the Clubhouse are not to be used as dressing rooms for the swimming pool or sun deck purposes. Please use the pool shower rooms.

To All OVME Residents – Notes from the Manager Remember to Sign up for the Portal to view Important Notices and Rent statements/open charges. Contact office if you need assistance.

2024 Directory Addendum, brought to you by CERT, is ready!

You can pick a copy up at the office.

Don’t forget to fill out a Permission to Construct form from office before doing any projects that require Park Approval! If you don’t know what needs approval, ask before doing the project!

From the Park Owners Please be considerate of our park employees. Normal and Non-pressing matters should be dealt with during regular business hours. All of the employees have families and other obligations.

Please limit calls after 5:00 P.M. to park emergencies only.

Park employees are not security.

REMEMBER MEDICAL, FIRE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES YOU NEED TO CALL 911

ACTIVITIES – DATES AND TIMES TO REMEMBER CHAIR EXERCISES MONDAY & THURSDAY

10am JOY KINGSTON

805-701-5855

SHUFFLEBOARD

MONDAY

11am KATE MACK

269-267-4457

POOL TABLES

MONDAY

2pm JOYCE LANE

805-890-7136

GAME NIGHT

TUESDAY

6pm LINDA ANKNEY

805-233-0556

BINGO

WEDNESDAY

2pm SUSAN COWLISHAW

805-218-4501

CHIT CHAT

THURSDAY

12:30pm GRETCHEN VANDOREN

805-272-8064

WATER COLOR

THURSDAY

10:30am CLAIR ALVIS

805-272-8910

SUPPER CLUB

VARIES

CONTACT CHARLOTTE ORRANTIA

805-218-5202

MEXICAN TRAIN

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

1pm & 2pm CHARLOTTE ORRANTIA

805-218-5202

PING PONG

SATURDAY

10am-2pm KATE MACK

269-267-4457

MOVIE

SUNDAY

1pm GLENN BERRY

805-815-9434

FOOD SHARE

1ST THURSDAY & 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

805-815-9434

APRIL 2025

Diana Gregory Robert Hodge Sandra Mason Gretchen Van Doren

Our New Neighbors

5 8 17 20

Dan Lopez Ilya Eglash Tom Moorehouse

7 14 20

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If you want your Birthday included or removed, please contact: Lesley Harmon at 805-717-0156 leave a message, text or email at OjaiVillaME@gmail.com

OJAI VILLA MOBILE ESTATES ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE OFFICERS KATE MACK, PRESIDENT 269-267-4457 LINDA ANKNEY, VP 805-233-0556 LOIS HODGE, TREASURER 805-272-8800 JO TROYNA, SECRETARY 805-748-2305 CHARLOTTE ORRANTIA/JOY KINGSTON/CAROL GUERTIN, HOSPITALITY 805-218-5202/805-701-5855/949-929-1109 CAROL THOMAS, WELCOME COMMITTEE 310-710-6508 BIRTHDAY CARDS – LINDA ANKNEY

ALL PARK RESIDENTS ARE MEMBERS OF THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS THE 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE CLUBHOUSE. *JOIN THE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE - OUR DECISIONS AFFECT YOU ALL*

Activities Committee Meeting Minutes March 4, 2025 The meeting was called to order at 1:00p.m.

ATTENDANCE – Board Members: Kate Mack, Lois Hodge, Jo Troyna. Others: Robin Johnston, Susan Cowlishaw, Joyce Lane, Carol Thomas, Gail Smith, Charlotte Orrantia, Karlyn Bennehoof, Cecelia Ramos, Gail Matejka.

PREVIOUS MINUTES – Not available for approval.

ANNOUNCEMENTS – Reminder that the annual dumpster will be set up for a week to facilitate our park-wide spring clean-up on March 31. A First Aid Kit is located in the Clubhouse kitchen for emergency use on the shelf under the passthrough serving area.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Lois reported a combined treasury balance of $3615.70, with income of $30 from recycling in February and purchase of checks and the monthly birthday cake. Lois reported that average expenditures for the Activities Committee are approximately $125/month.

OLD BUSINESS – Carrying through with her treasury report Lois announced that Robert, who owns the venue for our last sale on Burnham Road, said he would consider us having an Activities Club fund-raising rummage sale again with guidelines to avoid the problems of the past. We need a point person for residents who are interested in participating to contact and to help set up / enforce participation protocols. Tentatively set for the first Saturday in June, the sale will be individuals-centered, with separate tables and responsibility for selling as well as retrieval of leftovers with each donor (or residents who organize themselves to work together) This is to alleviate the burden formerly left to a few core people in the past. A flyer will be posted in the clubhouse for sign-ups. We need a point person.

NEW BUSINESS – Discussion was held on the status of the equipment in the gym and who to call if there are malfunctions or safety issues.

REPORTS FROM GROUP ACTIVITIES LEADERS: ANNIVERSARY / BIRTHDAY CARDS - Gail Smith (805-208-6368) reported for Linda, who is out of town, that the birthday list is evidently incomplete and being updated. Gail had to leave early, so she reported on the monthly birthday party as well, reporting that 19 people attended the February potluck lunch and that Joy Kingston has agreed to get the cake again for the March party.

BOOK CLUB – Karlyn Bennehoof (650-504-1884) reported that 14 people signed up and the first meeting will be March 11 from 10-12 AM in the club house to discuss “Dinners With Ruth” by Nina Totenburg. During that meeting the group will set up the reading plan for the year. Next month the book will be “The Murmur of Bees”.

CHAIR EXERCISE - Joy Kingston (805-701-5885) has 6-10 people attending regularly, with an optional 10 minute low-impact yoga session recently added to the routine at the end. Mondays and Thursdays at 10AM in the gym.

CHIT CHAT – Still going on, Gretchen Van Doren (805-272-8064) isn’t quite back in action yet, but the group is active if you want to learn to knit or crochet or simply gather with others who do, come to the club house any time between 12:30 and 3 PM on Thursdays. Or just come sit and visit!

DINING CLUB- Charlotte Orrantia (805-218-5202) reported that 10-12 people enjoyed lunch at On The Alley in Ventura Harbor area in February. In March the group is going to Café Fiori in Ventura for lunch. And in April plans are being made for lunch at The Shoals (Cliff House). This group dines out monthly on the 2nd Wednesday.

FOOD SHARE – Glenn Berry (805-815-9434) – Be sure to get in touch with Glenn to get on the text blasts list announcing extra deliveries of groceries beyond the scheduled times of 1st Thursdays and 3rdSaturdays after 10:00am in his driveway at 166 Don Antonio Way. GAMES: Bingo – Susan Cowlishaw (805-218-4501) – 8-10 people come out regularly on Wednesdays at 2 PM and have a lot of fun!

Game Night – Linda Ankney (805-233-0556) – 6 to 8 PM on Tuesdays, always different and lots of fun.

Mexican Train -- This group meets at 1 PM Fridays and 2 PM Saturdays. Call Charlotte Orrantia (805-218-5202) with any questions. Robin Johnston reported on a new form of dominoes, using numerals instead of dots on the game pieces.

Come try them out, some feel it makes play easier/more interesting.

PING PONG – The Ping Pong table is available for use in the Club House Saturdays between 10 AM & 2 PM. Pool Tables -Joyce Lane (805-890-7136) reports the group is having lots of fun while improving billiards skills. Meets Mondays at 2PM. Shuffleboard – Group play is Mondays at 11 AM. HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE - Charlotte Orrantia (805-218-5202) reported that the Super Bowl Party was a lot more fun than the football game itself! Saturday March 15 is the St Patty’s Day Dinner in the club house. The Activities Committee is furnishing the corned beef, with the side dishes potluck style. Always check the flyer in the club house for more information!

MONTHLY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - 19 people attended in February. This event continues on the 2nd Saturday each month with a noon potluck. This is a good way to introduce new neighbors to a great tradition.

SUNDAY MOVIES – Glenn Berry (805-815-9434) – a popular activity that happens at 1 PM every Sunday. Call Glenn if you have a suggestion for a movie or to be put on the list for his text notices about what is showing – usually disclosed Saturday night or Sunday mornings.

WATERCOLOR / ART CLASS - Starting back up soon! Claire Alvis (805-272-8910).

WELCOME COMMITTEE – Carol Thomas (310-710-6508) greets new residents and presents them with an individualized welcome packet. She reports that one of our newest neighbors moved herself & her 2 dogs & cat all the way from South Carolina!

CERT – Joyce Lane (805-890-7136) gave a brief outline of the CERT plans for March – the Mock Drill is scheduled for Saturday March 22 (29th if it rains on 22nd). If enough people sign up, Ventura County will be re-offering the complete training in CERT so if you are interested, please go to www.vcfd.org\CERT or contact CERT coordinator, Clint Garman @clint.garman@ventura.org to register for upcoming classes.

ADJOURNMENT 2:12 PM Respectfully submitted, Jo Troyna Secretary and Kate Mack President

The Comedy Corner This is a new page in the magazine I thought might be a fun new addition! I will put a funny short story every month for your enjoyment.

If anyone has any funny shorts they would like to be published in a future magazine, please send it to me at Ojaivillame@gmail.com or drop it off to me in the office.

I hope everyone enjoys!

-Lesley Harmon, OVME Park Manager

Remembering

JOIN IN THE MONTLY BIRTHDAY PARTY POTLUCK CELEBRATION Come celebrate everyone’s birthday each month and enjoy time with friends, cake and bring a yummy dish to share (this can be anything you’d like, does not have to be a homemade dish).

If this month is your birthday month, then you don’t need to bring anything but yourself!

Plates and Utensils are provided.

Family members are welcome.

When: The Second Saturday of Every Month Time: Lunch is Served at 12pm Where: The Clubhouse

Attention all OVME Residents Everyone is Welcome

CERT team Monthly meetings Come join in: ND The 2 Monday of Each Month At 2pm In the Clubhouse

Become CERTified with new classes Practical, hands-on CERT classes, are starting May 21-June 25th.

You can go online at www.vcfd.org\CERT or contact CERT coordinator, Clint Garman @clint.garman@ventura.org to register for upcoming classes. Taking CERT training is of great benefit, even if you do not join our OVME team. The classes will teach you how to care for your family, friends and neighbors in the event of a disaster. While we hope you join a team, CERT will help you be more prepared for any life threatening emergency.

This FREE program conducted by the Ventura County Fire Department, consists of 6 classes on Wednesday evenings, 6-9 pm. Classes are held at the Oak View Resource Center, 555 Mahoney St., Oak View. You will learn about local emergency plans, and participate in a disaster simulation at the end of the program. Certification requires each skill be completed.

Our OVME CERT members help our Park prepare for effective disaster response. We support our community by organizing, promoting, participating and encouraging others to participate in emergency preparedness training, events, activities, and projects. Conducting emergency drills before an emergency at OVME, is an important function of the CERT program.

Take the time to sign up to become a CERT member now, not only for yourself but for those you care about.

For more information regarding classes, please call 805-654-2703, and ask for Clint Garman.

3/6/25

Donut Day When: First Tuesday of Each Month Time: 9am (until they’re gone!)

Start your day off with a delicious Donut and a cup of coffee

Provided by: OVME Management

Hope as the Antidote Written By: Ashley Abramson https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/01/trends-hope-greater-meaning-life

It’s easy to feel discouraged about the persistent onslaught of difficulties in the world today, whether these be personal circumstances or social issues. Psychologists, some of whom have a closeup view of the suffering these difficulties inflict, may find it especially difficult to stay positive about the future. Yet a growing body of research suggests that if you want to cultivate positive change—in yourself, others, or society—restoring hope is a vital first step.

Start by understanding what hope is—and what it isn’t. Hope is sometimes equated with burying your head in the sand and ignoring reality or sitting idly by waiting for things to get better. In reality, hope is a more nuanced, cognitive process that involves well-known psychological concepts, such as goal-setting, agency, and cognitive restructuring.

“Hope isn’t a denial of what is, but a belief that the current situation is not all that can be,” said Thema Bryant, PhD, APA’s immediate past president. “You can recognize something’s wrong, but also that it’s not the end of the story.”

The science of hope Beginning in the 1980s, the work of the late psychologist C. Rick Snyder, PhD, set the stage for much of today’s research about hope. Snyder defined hope as “the perceived capability to derive pathways to desired goals, and motivate oneself via agency thinking to use those pathways” (Psychological Inquiry, Vol. 13, No. 4, 2002). Snyder also published work on positive psychology, or the study of how people and communities can thrive.

Unlike optimism, which is simply the expectation of a better future, hope is action-oriented and a skill that can be learned. “We often use the word ‘hope’ in place of wishing, like you hope it rains today or you hope someone’s well,” said Chan Hellman, PhD, a professor of psychology and founding director of the Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma. “But wishing is passive toward a goal, and hope is about taking action toward it.”

At the crux of this action is identifying the steps to achieve a goal and working toward them. In one study of a hope-based therapy intervention, researchers had participants write down goals they hoped to meet, followed by several possible pathways toward that goal (Social Indicators Research, Vol. 77, 2006). “You identify where you are currently, and then you generate multiple ways to get there,” said Jennifer Cheavens, PhD, a professor of psychology at The Ohio State University in Columbus who developed this hope-focused intervention. After 8 weeks, participants reported more life meaning and self-esteem and fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety.

More recently, Cheavens and a former doctoral student, Jane Heiy, PhD, had primary-care patients with elevated symptoms of depression create goals to improve their symptoms. After 10 weeks, patients who defined pathways to improve their mental health were more likely to seek treatment and report less severe depression symptoms than those who participated in an enhanced referral system (doctoral dissertation, The Ohio State University, 2014).

Along with improving mental health and increasing self-esteem, studies suggest increasing hope can improve symptoms and daily functioning in those with chronic illness (Steffen, L. E., et al., Supportive Care in Cancer, Vol. 28, 2020). Other work has found hope to be a protective factor against posttraumatic stress disorder (Gallagher, M. W., et al., Journal of Clinical Psychology, Vol. 76, No. 3, 2020). Hellman sees hope as a mindset that promotes resilience in the face of difficulty. “If I have the perspective that something better is possible in the future, then I can better endure my struggles today,” he said.

Reaping the benefits of hope involves doing the work of reframing thoughts and forming new habits. But with a shift to your mindset and habits, you can begin to see and work toward the possibility of a better future—and equip others to do the same. Here’s what hope experts recommend:

Break goals into smaller chunks If you’re taking your first steps toward hope, big goals might overwhelm you—and zap your ability to envision success. On the other hand, smaller goals allow more frequent achievements, which can highlight the possibility of progress and energize you toward a goal.

It’s important to keep pathways small and manageable. For people with depression and anxiety specifically, successfully taking small steps can in turn cultivate more hope and boost motivation to continue taking action. “As you realize it feels good to do something, you’re more likely to do it again,” said Shara Sand, PsyD, a clinical psychologist in New York City. “Engagement increases, and so does your sense of hope about the future.”

Matthew W. Gallagher, PhD, a professor of clinical and quantitative psychology at the University of Houston and editor of the Oxford Handbook of Hope, also recommends making goals specific and concrete. Hope is about embracing possibility, and it’s easier to maintain hope when you feel that your goals are achievable rather than lofty and distant.

Stay in community Hope can occur in isolation, but it grows when you’re connected to a supportive and inspiring collective. A community of hopeful people can inspire you by encouraging you in your goals, helping you pivot when you encounter obstacles, or by simply reminding you that overcoming difficulty is possible.

“One benefit of being in a community when you’re trying to maintain hope is there are people who are living examples of what hope looks like when it’s achieved,” said Jacqueline Mattis, PhD, dean of faculty and a professor of psychology at Rutgers University–Newark. “When you’re falling, they’ll be there to reimagine with you what it means to stand.”

In her research of low-income youth, Mary Beth Medvide, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at Suffolk University in Boston, found seeing other people succeed can be motivating— especially in the absence of other support, such as an encouraging family. For example, some adolescents reported feeling they could earn a college degree because their high schools hung banners listing where graduates were attending college.

If you feel powerless about systemic issues, such as racism or climate change, joining forces with a group of people who share your desire for change can increase your hope—and increase the likelihood of change. Collective hope, according to Hellman, involves combining energies to cast a shared vision of the future and identifying strategies to achieve goals. “Big societal issues can feel overwhelming because alone, we can’t move the needle,” he said. “But when we find others who share our story or experience, we collectively form a powerful voice and energy that can influence change.”

Prepare to pivot When a designated pathway does not lead directly to a goal, you may feel discouraged, which can drain your motivation. Being primed to pivot can help maintain hope. “Try to see setbacks as new information about which strategies work and don’t work, and then modify your approach and goal so you maintain momentum toward what you’re trying to accomplish,” said Gallagher.

Reframing the outcome can help promote flexibility. For example, imagine that you applied for a specific research grant but didn’t get it. Instead of abandoning hope, try a new pathway toward the goal or redefine the end point according to the ultimate goal or the value behind it. Perhaps the grant was more of a pathway toward your goal than a goal itself, and there are other pathways that will work.

With that mindset, you could begin to focus on getting any grant that enables you to conduct your research and help more people. “Don’t be so wedded to specificity of outcome that you lose the big picture and can’t pivot,” said Mattis.

Along with the ability to reframe, this process requires creativity—another learnable skill.

“Those who are willing to be open to possibilities can maintain their hope,” said Bryant. “Instead of ‘there is no path,’ you think, ‘I haven’t [yet] found the path that’s going to work.’”

Reflect on the past Hope, by nature, is future focused. But reflecting on the past can also encourage hope down the road, especially if you feel your hopefulness wavering. “I’ll ask people to be their own ‘hope models’ by reflecting back on a time they achieved something really difficult in their lives, when they chose to take action and it made all the difference,” said Hellman.

This type of reflection can be especially helpful for those with depression, who may have a skewed perspective about their own growth. Kathryn Gordon, PhD, a clinical psychologist and author of The Suicidal Thoughts Workbook: CBT Skills to Reduce Emotional Pain, Increase Hope, and Prevent Suicide, developed a framework to restore hope in patients with suicidal ideation. Perspective is an essential ingredient. “I have them gather evidence that they’ve been able to get through difficult things in the past, which helps them identify tools they can use in their current situation,” she said.

If your past feels like a barrier, as is the case for many who have experienced trauma, reflection can help you maintain hope. Benjamin Hardy, PhD, an organizational psychologist and author of several books related to goal-setting and personal growth, recommends identifying ways you’ve changed over time—even from week to week—to promote a growth mindset. “How you frame your past can dictate what you expect for your future,” he said.

Celebrate wins Counting successes along your journey toward a goal can help energize you to move forward.

“When we achieve something, we often take it for granted because our minds go to the next thing we don’t have or haven’t done,” said Bryant. Take time to acknowledge—and celebrate—what you’ve accomplished in the present to support your hopeful mindset for the future.

Even honoring your tiny steps forward through a mindful gratitude practice makes a difference.

Imagine your goal is to work at a particular university. You may not have that position today, but you may be doing similar work as you would in that job, whether mentoring students or conducting research. “Your wins may not be in the same context you’re hoping for, but it’s important to recognize that you’re already achieving some aspect of the goal that’s important to you,” said Mattis.

Tracking emotional intensity and noticing how feelings fluctuate can also promote hope, said Gordon, whether personally or for struggling patients or mentees. Even if a difficult emotion, such as sadness or anxiety, does not completely dissipate, tracking it is a reminder that it will not last forever, which can increase hope.

Recognize that you’re already practicing hope Whether you recognize it or not, hope is inherent to a psychologist’s work because it is rooted in the belief that you can be part of positive change, whether your work focuses on therapy, research, teaching, or myriad other applications. For others, even simply showing up to therapy or a psychology course—whether as a psychologist, patient, or student—is a hopeful act, hinging on the belief that growth and change are possible. “Psychology is not only the study of what is, but the study and enactment of transformation and healing in both individuals and communities,” said Bryant.

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TRIVIA TEASER Only 17

1. Which special space appears exactly 17 times on a Scrabble board? a-Double letter score, b-Double word score, cTriple letter score, d-Triple word score.

2. Which family lived at 17 Cherry Tree Lane in Mary Poppins? a-Banks, b-Mitchell, c-Lancaster, d-Shaw.

3. Which pitcher struck out 17 Detroit Tigers in game one of the 1968 World Series? a-Sandy Koufax, b-Bob Gibson, c-Jerry Koosman, d-Jim Palmer.

4. In which year did 17-year-old Boris Becker become the youngest-ever men's Grand Slam singles winner at Wimbledon? a-1985, b-1989, c-1991, d-1994.

5. Eliza McCardle was only 17 years old when she married which future U.S. President? a-Grover Cleveland, b-Andrew Johnson, c-Herbert Hoover, d-Andrew Jackson.

6. Which group scored a pop hit in 1983 with (She's) Sexy + 17? a-Culture Club, b-Adam and the Ants, c-Georgia Satellites, d-Stray Cats.

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8. Colonel Aureliano Buendia was the father of 17 sons, all named Aureliano, with 17 different women in which novel? a-Mona Lisa Smile, b-One Hundred Years of Solitude, c-Dirt Music, d-The Satanic Verses.

9. Which of the actors in the movie Stalag 17 served as the narrator of the events in the film? a-Gil Stratton, bWilliam Holden, c-Don Taylor, d-Harvey Lembeck.

10. Which female singer-songwriter had hits with "Society's Child" and "At Seventeen"? a-Kate Bush, b-Janis Ian, c-Suzanne Vega, d- Michelle Shocked.

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