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September Reflections Editor/Contributors Editor: Bob Olden Contributors: Gary Gresch Donna Ferris Park Managers Social Club Board of Directors President: Gary Gresch (Interim) Vice President: Delia Castillo (Interim) Secretary: Sheron Laye Treasurer: Sharon Brandt Lake Park Reps: Janet Munroe Mary Moreno Pam Moreno
Contents: President’s Message……………………………..2 New Managers message ………………………3 Facebook Forum sample post …………………4 Office on Aging notice 5 Editor’s page………………………………. 6 Weekly Activities………………………………….7 Birthdays………………...…………………………8 September Calendar… …………………………..9 From the Kitchen of Donna Ferris……………...11 Mind blowing facts …………………………….12
Please email any photos or article ideas before the 10th of the month to: Bolden4364@gmail.com. (Send text files in Word format, please, not PDF) Volume 52, No. 9
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Letter from LPPSC President Gary Gresch Dear Residents, I hope this message finds you well. I want to inform you about some recent leadership changes within the Lake Park Placentia Social Club: Jim Ferris has stepped down as President, and his wife, Donna Ferris, has also resigned from her role as the acting proxy social activities chairperson. Jim is preparing for some medical challenges and will be dedicating his time and efforts to address these needs, with Donna by his side. We extend our best wishes to Jim during this time and hope for a positive outcome. I know my prayers are with Jim and Donna, I hope you agree. Our board is currently short-staffed, following last year’s resignation of Lorrie Fennell as the activities/event coordinator. To navigate this transition, I have taken on Jim’s role as President, with Delia Castillo, our former EPM Representative stepping in as interim Vice President. Janet Munroe has also returned as one of our three sitting EPM Representatives. Donna had been diligently working to create an activities calendar with support from volunteers willing to sponsor events. I will now assume responsibility for this role until my term concludes in February. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Eva Hornburg, General Manager of LakePark Communities, and Cheryl Dixon, Regional Manager of Lake Park Communities, for their recent visit to address resident concerns, especially regarding the coyote issues around the park. Eva has consistently demonstrated her responsiveness to resident needs, often engaging with us directly or through park management when necessary. I am confident that Cheryl will serve as a valuable resource for addressing future concerns moving forward, when necessary. Thank you both for your commitment to our community. As our new park managers step into their roles, let’s show them our full support. Maintaining a safe, vibrant community is no easy task—a little patience and community spirit as they settle in will make all the difference. Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Best regards, Gary W. Gresch President, Lake Park Placentia Social Club
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And now, a word from our new park managers!
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LOOK FOR MORE INFO AND MESSAGES FROM OUR NEW PARK MANAGERS IN FUTURE ISSUES!! HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT OUR FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE? If you are not already a member of our Facebook Group page, I encourage you to join. It is open to all residents, their immediate families, and former homeowners. Simply go to your Facebook homepage, click on the magnifying glass icon, and search for “Lake Park Placentia Community Forum” to request membership or go to: ttps://www.facebook.com/groups/lppcf/ . Here is a sample of a recent post that Gary Gresch placed on our page.----- As you can see, we can get lots more info about what is going on in the community, and you can add comments or send the post to someone else.
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HERE’S A KEY RESOURCE WE SHOULD ALL KNOW ABOUT! If you are not aware of Orange County’s Office on Aging you should be. Here is a message from the Executive Director, and a link to their homepage: “The Office on Aging faces significant hurdles as our senior population grows while service costs rise and budgets are tightened. Alongside local advocates and service providers, we are working to coordinate community efforts and optimize every available resource. Our mission remains clear: making Orange County the premier location in the nation to age with grace and dignity. Many of our local seniors and their caregivers are looking for better access to healthy food, dependable transit, in-home care, and medical services. Beyond the valuable tools found on our website, I urge you to reach out to our Information and Assistance line at 800-510-2020. This is a vital connection point for learning about essential community-based support services tailored for your home. Our Information and Assistance team consists of compassionate, professional experts who offer bilingual and bicultural support. They are trained to evaluate unique situations and provide specific resources that address your individual requirements. Furthermore, we are proud to offer translation services covering more than 240 different languages. We are eager to continue serving you and working together toward a bright future for all older adults in Orange County. Thank you for partnering with us in this important work!” Orange County Office for Aging homepage: https://www.officeonaging.ocgov.com/
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Editor’s Page: UPDATE ON REFLECTIONS Greetings Fellow Lake Park Residents, Once again we are publishing Reflections in this magazine format made possible by Mobile Home Publishers who produce this magazine supported by the merchants who are shown in the ads pages. We had taken a break for a few months self-publishing the miniReflections, but we believe this format is better, and we hope you agree. Regardless of the format, we want this publication to enhance our community spirit by being a useful source of information and pleasant reading, and one of the ways we encourage social events and get to know each other. Our Social Club coordinates the events that are planned, and we encourage everybody to “come out of your shell” and make friends with your neighbors as much as possible! That helps us to look out for each other and sometimes we can be mutually helpful. (By the way, can I borrow a cup of sugar?) I invite you readers to help make this magazine better in the following ways: 1.Feedback—If you like something or would like to see more of something, or you spot something that needs correcting, please email me at bolden4364@gmail.com. 2.Articles—If you like to write short bits of interest to others (about 250 words or so), there is usually room to fit them in. For example, Donna Ferris and Joe Rowe send me recipes and other topical pieces. (Please use Word format if you do this. I need items by the 10th of the month for inclusion in the next month’s magazine. We may edit it a bit to get it to fit.) 3.News—If you know something that others might want to know, please share the info, such as: 1. Someone you know is ill or has a need others could help with; 2. You have discovered a problem others need to be made aware of; 3. You have an item you want to sell or give away; 4. You know of a fun event in Placentia or nearby that others might enjoy; etc. Finally, everybody loves good pictures of people and activities around the park. If you have a good one, email it to me with a brief description! --Bob, the editor man
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Weekly Activities Below are the days and times of activities and services that are available in the park along with the contact person’s name.
ACTIVITY Bunco
TIME 5:45-8:00 pm
CONTACT Betty Hirsch
8:00am-10pm
DAY 1st & 3rd Tuesday $2.00 Daily
Clubhouse Gym Clubhouse library
8:00am-10pm
Daily
Office Staff
Ping-Pong
8:00am-10pm
Daily
Office Staff
Pool/Spa-Adults
8:00am-10pm
Daily
Office Staff
Pool/Spa-Children
10:00am-5pm
Daily
Reserve Clubhouse
See Office
See Office
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Cards in theClubhouse 1:00pm Mexican Train 1:00pm Coffee & Donuts 9:00-10:00am
Office Staff
Mexican Train
12:00 pm
Monday Friday st 1 Saturday each month Thursday
Poker
5:30 pm
Thursday
Gary Gresch
Rummikub
12:00 pm
Tuesday
Lorrie Fennell
Social Club events
5:30 pm
Social Club Mtgs.
7:00 pm
4th Saturday each month rd 3 Wednesday each month
See Monthly Flyer Gary Gresch
Board Team Lorrie Fennell
NEVER PLAYED BUNCO? It’s a fun game for both guys and gals! Come and join us! We have a break for coffee and dessert. The cost is $2.00 to play, and cash prizes are awarded at the end!
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS… 1.Robert McLeish 2. Bob Olden 3. Izabella Carnes 4. John Fintland 6. Christina Baker 6. Robert Aguilar 8. Al Wiseman 11 Susan Wheeler 14 Matt McCarthy 14. Priscilla Ewing 15 Dolores Aguero 17 Dail Higgins 19 Adria Ybarra 19. Penny Peterson 20. Steven Fiddler-Ronquillo 21. Sung Cho 22. Ana Moreno 23. Lorraine Sellier 23. Toni Cromer 23. Troadio Flores 24. Austin Villarreal 24. Carson Ross 26 Mariglo Baker 27. David Baker 27. Phyllis Chiles 30. Carmela Bozulich
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THE BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON THIS MONTH IS AT SIZZLER RESTAURANT, 1400 N. HARBOR BLVD. FULLERTON MONDAY, SEpT. 21 MEET IN THE LOBBY AT 11:30AM
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5 9am Coffee and Donuts
11 12 1pm Mexican Train 18 19 1pm Mexican Train 25 1pm Mexican Train
26 (No Social event scheduled)
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From the kitchen of Donna Ferris:
Greek Chicken Bowl--serves 2-4 Ingredients >1/2 cup English cucumber, cubed >1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half >1/2 cup red onion, sliced >3-4 Chicken cutlets, cubed >1 package Jasmine microwavable rice >2 Tablespoons Greek seasoning >1 cup Greek Dressing >Avocado oil (to taste) >1 Lemon (1 tbsp juice) >Tzatziki sauce Directions > Preheat the griddle on high. (can use frying pan) >In a bowl, add all of your veggies, and 1/2 cup greek dressing and toss. Set aside on counter or keep chilled in fridge up to 12 hours. >Prepare chicken by adding avocado oil, Greek seasoning, salt, and lemon juice and toss the chicken. You can marinade the chicken up to 24 hours. >Add chicken to griddle top. Cook 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. >On the other side of griddle on low, add rice with some water to steam(or cook seperately) >Build the bowl. In a bowl, add your cooked rice then your chicken on one side,and add the veggie mixture on the other side. >Lastly, add a large dollop of tzatziki sauce in the bowl and enjoy!
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Mind-Blowing Facts You’ll Think Are Made Up (But Aren’t){from Reader’s Digest} 1. Think “The Walking Dead” is straight-up fiction? Well, it is—but the government wants to be prepared for a real-life version anyhow. The 31-page CounterZombie Dominance Plan, or CONPLAN 8888-11, was designed in 2011. Yes, the government bizarrely spent money creating this! And just in case you think it’s weird bureaucratic humor, the first line reads, “This plan was not actually designed as a joke.” 2. Raspberries, strawberries and blackberries aren’t true berries. The scientific definition of berry is a plant that has three distinct layers: an outer skin (exocarp), a fleshy middle (mesocarp) and—here’s the key—internally contained seeds (endocarp). So because their seeds are on the outside, those fruits aren’t actually berries. However, watermelon, bananas, grapes and eggplants are all technically berries! 3. Several countries, including Mexico, Germany, Austria and others, see the desire to escape prison as basic human nature rather than an unlawful act. Consequently, a prison break isn’t considered a crime. But before you start masterminding the perfect escape plan, know that the authorities will still try to catch you, and you may be punished for any criminal act you commit during or after your escape. 4. Proof that internet culture has overtaken reality: In 2015, the Oxford English Dictionary chose the “smiling with tears of joy” emoji as its official “word” of the year. The pictograph “best reflected the ethos, mood and preoccupations of 2015,” it said. 5. In the search for more efficient fuel, Charles , at the time the prince of England, took a strange but entertaining approach: The heir to the British throne had his vintage Aston Martin reworked to use wine as its primary fuel. But would you really want to waste a good vintage on your car? 6. The Earth’s speed as it orbits the sun is not a fixed rate. No matter how constant it may seem to us mortals, it’s actually slowing over time. But don’t toss your clocks so soon. The length of a day will become 25 hours in … about 200 million years. 7. Polar bears may be known as being so white they can hide in snow, but the truth is they aren’t white at all. Their skin is black, and their hairs are hollow and clear. So why do they look white? Light hits their fur and is trapped inside Volume 51, No. 10
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the hollow part of the hair, causing a reaction called luminescence. In addition, salt particles stick to the bears’ fur and act as light-scattering particles.
8. The Las Vegas Strip is probably the most famous thing about Nevada and the top reason tourists come to Las Vegas. But the strip is misnamed—it’s actually in the unincorporated city of Paradise. Las Vegas’s founders ordered all casinos be built outside city limits to avoid sullying their reputation. In an ironic twist, now that’s all anyone knows the city for. --Submitted by Donna Ferris
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