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Editor/Contributors Editor:
Hello Neighbors,
I wanted to share some time- and money-saving tips that my wife, Danese, and I have adopted since moving here, especially as technology continues to offer new conveniences. Some of you may already be familiar with these strategies, but I hope this information can be helpful to those who aren’t.
One of our most popular approaches is our Walmart+ membership. This year alone, we've saved over $270, and last year, Walmart reports we saved more than $800. While it’s not perfect, it truly simplifies our shopping routine. Currently, Walmart offers a 30-day free trial, which is a great way to see if it fits your needs. I’d be happy to share how we use it and offer some helpful tips if you're interested.
I don’t shop exclusively at Walmart for all groceries. For quality meats, we prefer Stater Brothers, and for fresh produce, we visit the Imperial store in Brea. For bulk items, we use Costco and occasionally shop at Sam’s Club. To avoid waiting in line at CVS for medications, I use the pharmacy app on my phone. Many prescriptions are mail-ordered directly to our mailbox, making the process even more convenient. Our favorite online shopping site is Amazon—with an Amazon Prime membership, we enjoy numerous benefits. For returns, I simply drive to Amazon Fresh in Fullerton; the process is quick and seamless.
If I can help even one of you save some money or time during these challenging times, it’s worth sharing. Also, if you have your own tips, please consider sharing them on the Lake Park Placentia Community Forum (LPPCF) on Facebook—we’re all here to support each other!
For transportation concerns, services like Uber and Lyft can be excellent alternatives. I’ve also driven for Yellow Cab and recently for Uber and Grubhub, delivering meals. If you'd like to learn more about these options, I’d be happy to share my experiences!
Remember, we’re here for you. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out—via one of the board members, our Facebook Community Forum, or any method you prefer.
Warm regards, Gary
By Bob Olden
I could walk and walk for hours And never tire of springtime flowers, All along the greenway lanes In pots, or plots, by window panes.
The flowers stand out in gay profusion, Riotous color, it’s no illusion!
The careful work of gardeners’ hands Nursed seedlings to tall, leafy stands. Our Lake Park views are bright and cheerful; My only wish: Less weeds to pull! But thanks to all for gardening skill, Though flowers fade, we’ve memories still.
Happy summer everyone!
The temperatures are rising; it’s Pool Time again.
Just a few reminders when using the pool:
1. Children’s Hours 10:00am to 5:00pm
2. No food in pool area
3. No diving or Jumping
4. No running and screaming
5. Please shower before using pool & spa
I put popsicles in the refrigerator inside clubhouse for everyone to enjoy and cool off. Please help yourselves. I will keep them stocked thru end of August. Please Enjoy on Lake Park.
Have a great summer, keep hydrated, and use sunblock.
Just FYI, quiet time is after 6:00 p. m.
Take Care & God Bless, Deborah
Many of us grew up with the admonition to “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land the Lord is giving you,” Exodus 20:12.
Our country also reminds us to celebrate with Mother’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June. Since this is a senior park, many of us are mothers and fathers. But, there are also people in the world that are not mothers and fathers, yet they do mother and father people in their lives.
Shortly after my father and I moved here in 2006, he became very ill. I was going to be out of the country for two weeks and my dad insisted that I go on with those plans. The Prime Time Sunday School Class created a phone tree to keep track of how he was doing. Pastor Randy made a point of visiting dad in the hospital, and another friend became the contact point for the hospital as she visited him often. He received in person visits and telephone calls as these people took my place as they mothered and fathered him (even though he was older then they were).
Even here in Lake Park, there are men and women that help mother and father us and others. I found out recently that a man in our midst was helping to coach a young football team as a volunteer coach. I have seen neighbors helping each other, and even sharing food and fellowship across fences. One of my neighbors shared plants for my garden.
Lori Fennel and her team of women prepare food for the luncheons, brunches, and dinners. While other people help with setting up and then putting away the tables and chairs.
I even notice that past presidents of the Lake Park Placentia Social Club keep an eye out for us as we go to and fro about our business. Many offer rides to those who can no longer drive. I mentioned this to Gary Gresch. He said, “This is a community. That is what it means to live and be involved in a community.”
Thank you to all who have kept me in prayer while I experienced knee replacement. If you are new to the park, reach out and get to know your neighbors. You may find someone who will make a great friend.
If you are one who helps others, thank you and may others come to your aid when you need it. Let’s remember to honor those who are mothers and fathers as well as those who are neighbors and helpers in our lives.
APPETIZERS!
Donna, Sheron, and Lorrie serve food.
What a great group!
Winner Winner!
Mary Martinez receives the 50/50 cash from Gary Gresch!
THESE ARE SOME OF THE GREAT PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED!
Thanks to all of you who enrich our lives here at Lake Park
and guests.
Delia and son. La Fonda, Donna and Jim.
Teresa, Deborah, and John. Becki, Jamie, and Elaine.
Thanks to all who attended.
We hope that you had a great time, just as good as the food was. Thanks to Lorrie Fennell and crew for their hard work and wonderful presentation of the food.
Below are the the days and times of activities and services that are available in the park along with the contact person’s name.
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Geese %ly together, they share a common goal and direction. Geese %ly in perfect V formation. Flying this way and using this kind of “teamwork” adds 71% more %lying range than if they %lew on their own. As each bird %laps its wings, it creates an uplift that reduces air friction for the birds that follow.
Lesson: people who share a common goal and direction can get where they’re going faster and more ef%iciently because they bene%it from the momentum of the group.
Geese stay in formation: Whenever a goose falls out of formation it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of %lying alone. Lesson: A sense of community emerges from the willingness to work together as a team. Not only is it more ef%icient, but together you have a better view of your surroundings and common goals.
Geese rotate rolls, they empower the leader and encourage others to lead. For the lead goose, the drag is very high. When the lead goose tires, it rotates back in the formation and immediately feels the advantage of the lifting power from the bird in front of it when another bird takes its place. Lesson: Expecting one person to take on all the load is unrealistic, people work better when interdependent with one another.
Geese recognize and support each other. There are several theories as to why geese honk between them, one is they honk to encourage each other. Another theory is the honking is to communicate where each goose is in the group. Lesson: Productivity is greater in groups where there is encouragement. Leave no goose behind, stand by your %lock in good times and bad. When a goose gets sick or wounded, the other geese drop out of formation and follow it to the ground and protect it. They stay with the goose until it can %ly again or dies. Lesson: Stand by each other in dif%icult times.
Geese maintain priorities: commitment to the team, core values and purpose. Geese migration routes do not vary, same route every year even when %lock members change. Stay true to your values and purpose. Great teams stick to their core values and preserve them with pride.
Geese are disruptive. Geese seem un%lustered meandering along the side of a busy road, but they are likely uncomfortable being surrounded by noisy vehicles. Lesson: Coming out of our comfort zone allows them to stretch themselves and think differently.
Contributed by Joe Rowe
TO: Lake Park Placen>a Board
FROM: Carmela Bozulich, Secretary
SUBJECT: Minutes from April 16, 2025 General Mee>ng of Lake Park Placen>a Social Club
Called to order at 7:03 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Members ATending—25 present; no proxies; quorum not achieved
Board Members present: Gary Gresch, President
Donna Ferris, Vice President
Sharon Brandt, Treasurer
Carmela Bozulich, Secretary
Delia Cas>llo, Lake Park Rep
Mari Mar>nez, Lake Park Rep
Janet Munroe, Lake Park Rep
John Villagrana, Park Manager
Deborah Villagrana, Park Manager
Board Members absent: None
General announcements:
• Welcome by Gary Gresch; special thanks to Mari Mar>nez for refreshments
Minutes summary for March 2025 read by Carmela Bozulich
• Mo>on to approve as read by Jim Ferris
• Second by Carmela Bozulich
• Mo>on carries
Treasurers Report for March 2025 presented by Sharon Brandt:
• Beginning balance in March $6594.85
• Income in March total receipts of $717.00
• Expenses for March total of $1057.57
• Ending balance for March 2025 $6254.28
• Less required minimum balance of $2000 for working balance of $4254.28
• Mo>on to approve report by Donna Ferris
• Second by Gwen Joyce
• Mo>on carries
Managers’ Report:
• Ques>on about moving gym furniture around; EPM wants to leave it as-is.
• Reminder that the side door to the Club House is an emergency exit only; no addi>onal ramp or step will be built; for regular use the main entrance is to be accessed only.
• Ques>on regarding a new coach on Ridgelake; at this >me it is unknown when it will be placed.
• Ques>on regarding installing a mirror in the gym for safety; there was some discussion; Deborah reminded that there are cameras already in there, in use and to bring a buddy if anyone doesn’t feel safe.
• Deborah and John are available for ques>ons and encouraged residents to come to them first individually with any park issues.
Ac>vi>es update:
• April 26 Easter Brunch—to start at 10 am; will serve a variety of items at different sta>ons; $5 each aTendee.
• April 21 Birthday Luncheon—reminder that Sheron Laye is coordina>ng these; March food was good; will be at Polly’s Pies in Yorba Linda, 10 people are signed up so far.
• May 5 Coffee and Donuts—will be handled by Janet Munroe with help from Lorrie and Reggie Fennell; Janet will be taking over from Lorrie going forward.
• May 17 Mothers Day Brunch—coordinated by Gary Gresch; to start at 10 am; a trio from Esperanza High School will provide entertainment; $5 for men, free for women.
• May 15 Social Club General Mee>ng—general reminder
• May 24 Leh Center Right game—coordinated by Gary Gresch; to start at 2 pm; May 21 is sign-up deadline; refreshments and snacks will be provided; Gary has promised to “sweeten the kiTy;” reminder to bring quarters, $5 minimum is good.
Sunshine and prayers report:
• Thinking of You cards sent to Henry Lord, Lyn Silam, Sandra Fiene, and Luneta Brown
Old Business:
• Resident survey has been cancelled for now
New business:
• Mari Mar>nez will handle Board Mee>ng setup and refreshments going forward
• Janet Munroe will handle Coffee and Donuts with Reggie Fennell
• Gary thanked Douglas who helped set up for the general mee>ng
50-50 Drawing winner was Deborah Villagrana $17
Gary adjourned the mee>ng at 7:36 pm
Mo>on made by Ron Seighman
Second by Winnie Medrano
Mo>on carries
Respeclully submiTed, Carmela Bozulich
Serving 4
Ingredients
2 tsp Olive Oil
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup Soy Sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 pound Medium sized shrimp
½ to 1 tsp ground ginger
Green Onion
Directions
In a medium bowl add in the honey, soy sauce and garlic. Half of this will be used to cook the shrimp in and half of it to marinade the shrimp Place the shrimp into a large ziploc bag and pour in half of the marinade. Push out as much air as you can and seal the bag. Refrigerate for a minimum 15 minutes or up to 10 hours. When ready, in a large skillet, add the Olive Oil. Place the shrimp into the skillet, cook for 45 seconds on one side.
Flip the shrimp over and add the remaining marinade and cook for one or two minutes. Serve over a scoop of brown rice and top with a garnish of chopped green onion. Enjoy!
May 17, 2025
Lake Park Placentia
Lorri Fennell named them Fred and Ethel because
Lorrie Fennell named them Fred and Ethel because the female had a distinctive squall. This spring they had a baby gosling that they watched over carefully. One day, Sheron Laye found the mama goose in the street—apparently hit by a vehicle. She scooped up the bird and gave it a proper resting place. Since then, the papa goose has been carefully guarding the gosling and also guarding the lake, especially at night. Coyotes have been seen in the vicinity especially at sundown. Papa goose Fred is doing a good job. But remember, the geese are wildlife not pets. They are born with ways to protect themselves. So, please, watch from afar. Do not make them pets or try to feed them. They are wild life and need to develop their god-given skills of finding food and defending themselves.
Contributed by Joe Row
“In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simple human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much. Please don’t try to fix me. Don’t take on my pain or push away my shadows. Just sit beside me as I work through my inner storms. Be the steady hand I can reach for as I find my way.
My pain is mine to carry, my battles mine to face. But your presence reminds me that I’m not alone in this vast, sometimes frightening world. It’s a quiet reminder that I’m worthy of love, even when I feel broken. So, in these dark hours when I lose my way, will you just be here? Not as a rescuer, but as a companion. Hold my hand until the dawn arrives, helping me remember my strength.
Your silent support is the most precious gift I can receive. It’s a love that helps me remember who I am, even when I forget.
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1.What weekly radio program has been hosted by Ira Glass since 1995? a"Car Talk," b-"This American Life," c-"All Things Considered," d-"A Prairie Home Companion."
2. What broken crystal animal is offered to Jim by Laura at the end of the Tennessee Williams play "The Glass Menagerie"? a-Unicorn, b-Swan, c-Deer, d-Alligator.
3.What architect designed the glass pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris? a-William Burgess, b-I.M. Pei, c- Eliel Saarinen, d- Benjamin Latrobe.
4.What New Wave band had a #1 hit with the song "Heart of Glass" in 1979? a-The Happenings, b-The Dolls, c-Blondie, d-Wang Chung.
5.Father Time carries an hourglass in one hand, and what object in the other hand? a-Football, b-Flute, c-Beaker, dScythe.
6.What actress is accused of being a Soviet spy in the comedy film "The GlassBottom Boat"? a-Doris Day, b-Eleanor Powell, c-Judy Garland, d-Brigitte Bardot.
7.Which of the dwarves in Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" wore glasses? a-Happy, b-Bashful, c-Doc, d-Grumpy.
8. What was the last name of the police detective played by Ron Glass on "Barney Miller"? a-Meyers, b-OíHara, c-Harris, dRiley.
9. Who recorded the 1974 top 10 song "Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)"? a-John Denver, b-Engelbert Humperdinck, c-Carl Douglas, d-Leo Sayer.
10.Selenium is used in glassmaking to create glass of what color? a-Red, b-Yellow, c-Violet, d-Green.
Less ego, more wealth. Saving money is the gap between your ego and your income, and wealth is what you don't see. So wealth is created by suppressing what you could buy today in order to have more stuff or more options in the future.
Morgan Housel
More people can be greater leaders than they think they can, but they need a purpose greater than themselves.
William J. Clinton, 42nd president of the United States.
Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.
Frequently attributed to Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United State
Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, "Press on," has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.
Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States, from a sign on his desk.
Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.
Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States
Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending.
Aubrey Drake Graham (Drake), Recording artist, songwriter
If Trivial Pursuit had been designed by economists, it would have had 100 questions and 3,000 answers.
Ronald Reagan
The young woman really thought she'd been very patient through a protracted period of dating with no talk of marriage.
One night her steady boyfriend took her to a Chinese restaurant. As he perused the menu, he casually asked her, "So . . . how do you like your rice? Boiled? Steamed? Or fried?"
Without missing a beat, she looked over her menu at him and replied clearly, "Thrown."
While proudly showing off his new apartment to friends late one night, one wag led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong.
"What's that big brass gong for?" one of the guests asked.
"Why, that's the talking clock," the man replied. "Watch", the man said, giving the gong an ear-shattering pound with a hammer.
Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed, "F'gosh sakes, you idiot, it's 2 a.m. in the morning!"
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray:
"Take only ONE. God is watching."
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.
A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."
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1-b, "This American Life" 2-a, Unicorn 3-b, I.M. Pei 4-c, Blondie 5-d, Scythe 6-a, Doris Day 7-c, Doc 8-c, Harris 9-d, Leo ayer 10-a, Red
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ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH. Web: alz.org.
CATARACT AWARENESS MONTH
DEMENTIA CARE PROFESSIONALS MONTH. Web: alzfdn.org.
FIREWORKS SAFETY MONTHS. June 1-July 4. Web: preventblindness. org.
JUNE DAIRY MONTH. Web: nfraweb. org.
NATIONAL OCEAN MONTH
NATIONAL POLLINATOR MONTH.
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH. Web: nsc.org.
NATIONAL ZOO AND AQUARIUM MONTH. Web: aza.org
PERENNIAL GARDENING MONTH. Web: perennialplant.org
1-July 31, Fireworks Safety Months. By Prevent Blindness America.
1-30, National Safety Month. Safety at work, at home, and on the road. National Safety Council
1.National Cancer Survivors Day.38th year.
2, Scopes Trial began, 1925. It challenged the teaching of evolution in schools, a 100-year milestone for science education debates.
3, World Bicycle Day. Recognized by the UN to promote cycling for health, sustainability, and transport.
4, Chrysler Corporation founded in 1925. A 100-year milestone for the automotive industry.
5, World Environment Day. Observed in over 100 countries.
6, National Donut Day. Celebrates the Salvation Army's "Doughnut Lassies" from World War I, observed on the first Friday of . Social: #NationalDonutDay
7, World Food Safety Day. Raises awareness about preventing foodborne illnesses.
8, World Oceans Day. Social: #WorldOceansDay
9, National Headache and Migraine Awareness Month.
Social: #MHAM
10, National Iced Tea Day.
11, Strawberry Moon.
12, First Motel. In 1925, the first motel, the Milestone Mo-Tel, opened in San Luis Obispo, California, a 100-year milestone in travel history.
13, Film Milestone. In 1975, the film Jaws premiered, a 50-year milestone in cinematic history.
14, Flag Day.
14, World Blood Donor Day. Encourages blood donations to save lives. Social: #GiveBlood
15, Father’s Day. Social: #FathersDay
16, National Nursing Assistants’ Week Begins.
17, TV Milestone: In 1975, the first episode of Saturday Night Live aired, a 50-year milestone in television comedy.
18, International Sushi Day.
19, Juneteenth. Commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., recognized as a federal holiday since 2021.
20, World Refugee Day.
21, Summer Solstice. Marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. Social: #FirstDayofSummer
21, Computer Milestone. In 1975, the IBM PC’s precursor, the Model 5100, was released, a 50-year milestone in personal computing.
21, Greenland National Holiday.
22, Scleroderma Awareness Month.
22-28, Lightning Safety Awareness
23, International Widows’ Day.
23, Voting Rights. In 1975, the Voting Rights Act amendments were signed, a 50-year milestone in U.S. civil rights.
24, NATO Summit Begins. A NATO summit is scheduled in The Hague, Netherlands, addressing global security.
25, Civil Rights. In 1925, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters was founded, a 100year milestone in labor and civil rights.
25, Day of the Seafarer.
26, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
27, National Sunglasses Day. Social: #NationalSunglassesDay
28, Grand Ole Opry begins. In 1925, the Grand Ole Opry began broadcasting.
29, Computer Milestone: In 1975, Steve Wozniak tested the Apple I prototype, a 50year milestone in personal computing.
30, Television Milestone: In 1925, the first televised image was transmitted by John Logie Baird.
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