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July 2025 - Happy 4th of July!
In observance of the Independence Day Holiday the Twin Oaks Park Office will be closed on Friday – July 4, 2025.
Twin Oaks Park wishes everyone a happy & safe holiday.
Please be reminded that disturbing or excessive noise from construction, repairs, and/or landscaping work at the Homesite is prohibited. In addition, pursuant to the City of La Verne Municipal Code, Section 501 (c), Residents having construction, repairs, or landscaping work at the Homesite where there is noise from these activities, are to have these activities take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday. No such activities can take place any time on a Sunday or a legal holiday.
Twin Oaks Park does not hold packages or personal mail on behalf of residents. Avoid lost mail or delays in delivery by following the tips below.
Incoming Mail: Include the space # of your home when sharing your address with family, friends, ordering magazines & when ordering products/services.
Outgoing Mail: Write legibly and include the complete return address.
Without the presence of the space number on incoming or outgoing mail, the mail carrier may not know where the mail belongs and will have no choice but to mark it return to sender or return it to the post office as undeliverable. For questions or concerns regarding missing mail or services please contact the La Verne Post Office @ (909)392-4681
The office is open for business Monday thru Friday 9AM – 1PM, Please limit calls after 4PM to Maintenance Emergencies Only.
Fire 911 or 596-5991
Police 911 or 596-1913
Paramedics 911 Gas Company 1-800-427-2000
So. Ca. Edison 1-800-611-1911
City of La Verne 596-8726
Water Company 596-8744
ASPCA- Animal Rescue Emergency 909-623-9777 909-594-9858
FEMA disaster contact 1-800-525-0321
Pomona Valley Hospital 865-9500
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Thanks to all the writers, and to Donna’s husband John for editing the work. ALL of us create the monthly newsletter. This is certainly not a one person job. It is truly a team effort, and we can’t thank everyone enough for all your support in helping put it together: Sally Huskey, Mgr. and Donna Hagar, producer. It takes all of us!
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Access Services Dial-a-Ride for disabled persons Phone: 1-800-827-0829
Who can Ride: Qualifying transportation disabled
Where to Ride: Los Angeles County
Time to Ride: Times vary Call 1-800-627-0829
Fare: $2.75 less than 20 miles. $3.50 more than 20 miles
Claremont Dial-A-Ride Phone: 623-0183 Traveling from La Verne
Who can Ride: Everyone
Where to Ride: Claremont, Pomona Valley Hospital, Pomona Courthouse and Montclair Plaza
Time to Ride: Mon - Fri 6am to 7pm; Sat. 7am to 6pm; Sun Seniors, disabled & under 16 yrs. 24 Hrs., 7 days a wk. Special Note: Seniors, disabled & under 16 yrs. 24 Hrs., 7 days a wk.
Fare: Seniors & Disabled $.75 | General Public $1.25 | General Public after hours Montclair Plaza $2
Foothill Transit regularly scheduled fixed route bus Phone: 1-800-743-3463
Who can Ride: Everyone
Where to Ride: Pomona and San Gabriel Valleys & Los Angeles
Time to Ride: Times vary - see schedule or call 1-800-743-3463
Fare: Seniors & Disabled 50 cents, General Public $1.25. See schedule for monthly pass info.
Get About - Advance Reservation - Dial-a-Ride Phone: 621-9900 ; 596-5964
Who can Ride: Seniors & Disabled
Where to Ride: Claremont; LaVerne; Pomona; San Dimas; Montclair Plaza and West to Grand
Time to Ride: 6:00 am To 7:30 pm Mon-Fri; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Saturdays; 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Sundays
Fare: $1.00 See city Halls for Discount Ticket Books
**Please check for updated fares and schedules, as they may change from time to time.
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
Ingredients:
2lb Chicken Tenderloin Chunks
1C Pineapple Juice
½ C Brown Sugar
1/3 C Soy Sauce
Directions:
Combine all together, cook on low in Crock-pot 6-8 hours...that's it! Done! Serve with your favorite rice, and you have a complete, easy meal!!
Let’s have fun cooking and sharing recipes. Share your favorite recipe: email to donna31@earthlink.net, or take to the office.
VISITORS PARKING PERMIT
Space # being Visited______________
Resident is responsible for the conduct and actions of their guest’s while in the park.
This Permit is required to be always visible on the dash while in Twin Oaks Park.
Please Park vehicles in designated areas only!
Pull in Parking Spaces - May be used by guests for short term parking only. These spaces are not to be used as an extension of a resident’s driveway for full time parking of personal vehicles.
Perimeter Walls – To be used for short term parking. There is No Parking from 1:00 am to 6:00 am
Parking on the street is Prohibited except as stated in the Twin Oaks Park Rules & Regulations.
Any vehicle not parked in designated parking areas only is subject to towing at vehicle owner’s expense.
Please remember and observe the Speed Limit of 10 MPH while driving in the park.
Thank you in Advance for your cooperation,
Management – Twin Oaks Park
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VISITORS PARKING PERMIT
Space # being Visited______________
Resident is responsible for the conduct and actions of their guest’s while in the park.
This Permit is required to be always visible on the dash while in Twin Oaks Park.
Please Park vehicles in designated areas only!
Pull in Parking Spaces - May be used by guests for short term parking only. These spaces are not to be used as an extension of a resident’s driveway for full time parking of personal vehicles.
Perimeter Walls – To be used for short term parking. There is No Parking from 1:00 am to 6:00 am
Parking on the street is Prohibited except as stated in the Twin Oaks Park Rules & Regulations.
Any vehicle not parked in designated parking areas only is subject to towing at vehicle owner’s expense.
Please remember and observe the Speed Limit of 10 MPH while driving in the park.
Thank you in Advance for your cooperation,
Management – Twin Oaks Park
Good morning!!!!! Summer is here and it is the time to enjoy what summer has to offer. Vacations, day trips, visiting with family and friends, a dip in our pool, and just summertime fun. Where did half of 2025 go? Thanks to some of you for telling me about the graduations you attended; how proud and happy you were to celebrate those milestones in those lives. A happy path to their future and simply watching them grow up is in our hearts.
Trips were definitely topics of discussion. Hawaii, Canada, Africa, Australia, Mexican cruises, and Alaska were some of the trips taken by our residents. New York, Colorado, Utah, Florida, Arizona, and Washington were some additional trips taken over the last 2 months by residents. Local trips to San Diego, Temecula, Laguna Beach, Palm Springs, and La Quinta were other destinations enjoyed. If you were one of those residents who shared with me, your time away, thank you for sharing. We also enjoy knowing you get out and are having a great time. Community activities for those who may or may not travel are available. You are spending time in our pool, swimming, relaxing, laying out in the sun and warming up in our spa. The City of La Verne excursions are being attended by a lot of the Twin Oaks residents. You have the opportunity to play Bunco with your friends and neighbors, canasta, billiards, Hand in Foot, reading in our library, and other activities you can enjoy in our Park. I encourage you to get out and take time for yourself to enjoy your life. Do what you can. We may not be able to do what we once could, but we know what makes us happy. In May we had the paper shredding truck here, how nice it was to clear out all those papers that seem to accumulate. As I was dropping off my 2 boxes of shredding to be done, many
residents were taking advantage of this event put on by our management. Thank you for helping us clean out our houses.
May was also the Mother’s Day tea. A fabulous time was had by all. Tea was served, games were played, prizes were won, and the ladies felt very special. Alan Franke, our Social Club president, served the hot water to the tables, greeted you and made sure you were treated very special. A well-attended event where the ladies had an opportunity to wear their hats.
Our Fourth of July event was served and provided by the Social Club. It’s a lunch for residents only and there is no charge. It’s always held on the Fourth of July and is a great, fun event where the Social Club can thank you for your support. They put this on for your enjoyment and it is a small gesture to say thank you. After going to the City of La Verne’s parade, which is a tradition, I know that BBQs are defiantly working out the rest of the day. It’s a time to enjoy your family and friends, spend time with your children and grandchildren while waiting for the evening fireworks. Along with your cook who is BBQing, you made side dishes to share among the guests. Yummy!
The Fourth of July is about gathering, grilling, and inevitably running out of ice, but it’s about celebrating America as a nation and our freedoms.
Our flags were flying for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July to show our support and respect for our country. Thank you to the Torres’ who faithfully put up our flags and take them down. We are proud to be an American.
May’s WMFG monthly breakfast outing was held in the large backroom of The Broken Yolk. This month, the attendance was over 30 of our residents. A great senior breakfast was had by all and the one-dollar senior coffee was
served. Sharon Van Cleve and Robert Guzman were surprised during that breakfast where they celebrated their birthdays. No hat this time. They received a big birthday balloon and a crayon to color on it. Sharon colored inside the lines, good job. A birthday song was sung to both of them, and best wishes were spoken. We hope you had a fun May birthday with your family and friends. The WMFG meeting each Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 for a simple social gathering with coffee and sweet treats. Good conversations, sharing of stories you’d like to tell, opportunity to discuss social events. No gossip, just positive life experiences you wish to share. Althea the chairperson and the ladies of the group hope to see you drop in any Wednesday.
June was the month of Father’s Day. A day to celebrate our dads and husbands, sons, and male figures who have made an impact in forming our lives. I know we miss them and remember the love and happy times we were given as a blessing when they were here with us.
Social Club News: The Social Club may have a dark month in August, I understand, allowing the volunteers to enjoy time with their families, vacations, and trips. I have heard that in September there will be the annual pizza event with bingo and October and November, I have no details to share with you at this time. Flyers will always be put in your media boxes with details as they get closer.
No sad news was reported this month to me. Condolences and prayers to those who may have lost a loved one.
No birthday party details were reported this month, yet I saw balloons all around our Park and saw celebrations going on. Happy birthday to all of the July and August babies. We hope you all enjoyed your special day. It was YOUR day to celebrate.
A group of ladies who go out monthly went out to The Olive Garden in Glendora. It was a very nice luncheon, hosted by Valerie and Marian. At the close of the luncheon an extremely large piece of chocolate lasagna cake was delivered to the table to celebrate Sharon Van Cleve’s birthday. It arrived at the table with spoons for everyone to have a bite and there was still cake to take home.
Inspirations for July:
Lots of good things and magical things happen between June and August. Make it count. Enjoy yourself.
Embrace the summer with outdoor activities, explore your creativity, and connect with loved ones.
Welcome July. In the remaining half year, we must fly to reach high.
Open the door to July, with the permission of laughter, sunshine, and good times.
Lemonade is the drink of choice for summer.
Please contact me with anything you’d like to share which gives you bragging rights to be put in this report. I hope that as the year goes by, you’ll contact me because the residents truly enjoy hearing your stories.
This is a cell phone number which allows you to leave a long message, and it allows you to text. If it is convenient for you, simply call and leave your name and phone number and I’ll collect the article directly from you over the phone. Some of you have contacted me to let me know that you are unsure of how to compile your story, let me assure you, you just give me the details and I’ll help you word it.
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1.ItisNamedAfterJuliusCaesar.
2.ItistheWarmestMonthintheNorthern Hemisphere.
3.TheUnitedStatesCelebrates IndependenceDayinJuly.
4.ThebirthstonesforJulyaretheruby, whichsymbolizecontentment,passion, andlove.
5.ItisNationalIceCreamMonth.
6.TheFullMooninItisKnownastheBuck Moon.
7.IntheSouthernHemisphere,Julymarks themiddleofwinter.
8.ItMarkstheAnniversaryoftheFirst MoonLanding.
9.ItistheMonthoftheMostLightning StrikesintheU.S.
10.ItHastheHighestAverageRainfallin SomeAreas.
11.ItHostsSharkWeek.
12.TheInternationalDayofFriendshipis celebratedonJuly30th.
13.InAncientRome,ItWastheFifth MonthoftheYear.
14.ItistheBirthMonthofFamous Authors.
15.TheNameforItComesfrom‘Julius.’
16.BastilleDay,thenationaldayofFrance, iscelebratedonJuly14th.
17.ItHoststheSummerSolstice.
18.TheUnitedKingdomcelebrates NationalParksWeekinJuly.
19.ItisthePeakMonthforGardening.
20.Inmanycountries,Julyisapopular monthforsummervacationsandtravel.
21.ItHoststheWimbledonTennis Championship.
22.ItistheMonthforSummerReading.
23.TheNationalHotDogDayiscelebrated onthethirdWednesdayofJulyinthe UnitedStates.
24.ItistheMonthofPeakFruitSeason.
25.InJapan,theTanabataFestival,also knownastheStarFestival,iscelebratedin July.
JulygetsitsnamefromJuliusCaesar,the Romangeneralandstatesmanwho reformedthecalendar.Originallycalled Quintilis,itwasrenamedinhishonorafter hisdeathin44B.C.
ThischangewaspartofCaesar’scalendar reforms,markingtheshifttotheJulian calendar,whichlaidthefoundationforthe calendarweusetoday.Thiswasjustoneof hismanylastingimpactsonhistory.
It’snosurprisethatJulyisconsideredthe hottestmonthintheNorthern Hemisphere.WiththeEarthtiltedtoward theSun,placesinthenorthernlatitudes experiencepeaksummerheatduringthis time.
Thismakesittheperfecttimeforbeach tripsandoutdooradventures,aslongas you’rereadytostayhydratedandcooloff intheshade!
OnJuly4th,theUnitedStatescelebrates itsIndependenceDay,markingthesigning oftheDeclarationofIndependencein 1776.Thishistoriceventiscelebratedwith fireworks,parades,andfamilygatherings.
IndependenceDayismorethanjusta nationalholiday;it’sareflectionofthe Americanspiritandatimeforcitizensto reflectonthecountry’sfreedomsand values.
4.ThebirthstonesforJulyare theruby,whichsymbolizes contentment,passion,and love. Throughouthistory,rubieshavebeen highlyprizedandassociatedwithroyalty andnobility.
5.ItisNationalIceCream Month.
There’snobettertimethanJulytoindulge inicecream!In1984,PresidentRonald ReagandeclaredJulyasNationalIce CreamMonth,recognizingthesummer treat’sroleinAmericanculture.
Icecreamsalespeakduringthismonth,as familiesandfriendscooloffwithcones andsundaes.Whetheryouprefervanilla, chocolate,oraswirlofboth,thismonthis theperfecttimetotreatyourself.
6.TheFullMooninItisKnown astheBuckMoon.
ThefullmoonthatoccursinJulyiscalled theBuckMoon,namedforthetimewhen maledeergrowtheirantlers.It’sa specialmoonthathasbeenusedinmany differentculturesasatimetomarkthe changingofseasons.
Thismoonisanimportantmomentfor stargazersandnatureloversalike,offering achancetoconnectwiththerhythmsof thenaturalworld.
7.IntheSouthern Hemisphere,Julymarksthe middleofwinter.
WhileJulyrepresentstheheightof summerintheNorthernHemisphere,it marksthemidpointofwinterinthe SouthernHemisphere.Countriessuchas Australia,Argentina,SouthAfrica,and NewZealandexperiencetheircoldest temperaturesduringthistime.Winterin Julybringschillyweather,shorterdays, andtheopportunityforwintersportsand activitieslikeskiing,snowboarding,andice skating.
IntheSouthernHemisphere,Julyoffersa uniqueblendofwinterfestivitiesand traditions.Peopleembracetheseasonby enjoyingwarmdrinks,cozyingupbythe fire,andcelebratingholidayssuch asChristmasinJuly.
8.ItMarkstheAnniversaryof the
OnJuly16,1969,Apollo11waslaunched, andonJuly20,NeilArmstrongandBuzz Aldrinbecamethefirsthumanstowalkon themoon.Thishistoriceventmarkeda significantmilestoneinhumanspace exploration.
Themoonlandingforeverchangedour understandingofspace,andthe excitementofthatachievementstill resonatestoday.
9.ItistheMonthoftheMost
DuringJuly,thunderstormsaremore common,especiallyintheUnitedStates. Thisleadstoadramaticincreasein lightningstrikes,makingitoneofthemost dangerousmonthsforelectricalstorms.
Whileawe-inspiring,lightningsafetyis crucial,soalwaysremembertostay indoorsduringastormtoavoidaccidents.
WhileJulyisknownforitsheat,it’salsoa monthwhenrainfallpeaksinsome regions,especiallytropicalareas.Places liketheCaribbeanseeheavyrainfall duringthismonth,helpingtosustainlush vegetation.
RainydaysinJulycanprovidetheperfect excusetostayindoorsandcatchupona goodbookoramoviemarathon!
EveryJuly,DiscoveryChannelbringsus theexcitingandeducationalSharkWeek,a week-longeventdedicatedtoraising awarenessaboutsharksandtheirrolein theoceanecosystem.
SharkWeekbringsviewersface-to-face withthesefascinatingcreatures,showing boththeirbeautyandtheirrolein maintainingmarinelifebalance.
12.TheInternationalDayof Friendshipiscelebratedon July30th.
Onthisday,peopleareencouragedto reachouttofriends,oldandnew,and celebratethebondsoffriendshipthat enrichtheirlives.
13.InAncientRome,ItWas theFifthMonthoftheYear.
IntheRomancalendar,whichstartedin March,Julywasoriginallythefifthmonth. Itwaslatermovedtotheseventhmonth whenthecalendarwasreformedintothe Juliancalendar.
AncientRomanscelebratedthemiddleof summerwithvariousfestivalsandpublic holidays,manyofwhichstillinfluence modernpracticestoday.
14.ItistheBirthMonthof FamousAuthors.
ManyfamousauthorswereborninJuly, includingGeorgeOrwell(July25,1903), ErnestHemingway(July21,1899),andthe legendaryauthorof“HarryPotter,”J.K. Rowling(July31,1965).
Thesewritershaveinfluencedcountless peopleworldwide,andtheirworks continuetoshapemodernliterature.
15.TheNameforItComes from‘Julius.’
Asmentionedearlier,Julywasnamedin honorofJuliusCaesar.However,beforeit becameJuly,itwascalled“Quintilis,” meaning“fifth”inLatin,asitwasthefifth monthoftheearlyRomancalendar.
Itwasn’tuntilJuliusCaesar’sreformsthat themonthwasrenamed,foreverlinkingit totheiconicRomanfigure.
16.BastilleDay,thenational dayofFrance,iscelebratedon July14th.
BastilleDay,knownas“LaFêteNationale” inFrench,isanationalholidayinFrance celebratedonJuly14theachyear.It commemoratesthestormingofthe
BastilleprisononJuly14,1789,which markedasignificantturningpointinthe FrenchRevolution.
Thedayiscelebratedwithgreat enthusiasmthroughoutFrance,withgrand festivitiesandeventsheldincitiesand townsacrossthecountry.
17.ItHoststheSummer Solstice.
IntheNorthernHemisphere,thesummer solsticeoccursaroundJune21stor22nd, buttheeffectsofthiscelestialeventare feltthroughoutJuly.Thismarksthe longestdayoftheyearandthestartof summer.
Withlongdaysandshortnights,the solsticebringsaperfectopportunityto enjoyextendedoutdooractivitiesand soakupthesun.
NationalParksWeekisanannual celebrationheldintheUnitedKingdomto raiseawarenessaboutthecountry’s stunningnationalparksandpromotetheir conservationandenjoyment.TheweeklongeventusuallytakesplaceinJuly, allowingpeopletoexploreandappreciate thenaturalwondersthatthenational parksoffer.
TheUnitedKingdomishometo15 nationalparks,includingtheiconicPeak District,LakeDistrict,andSnowdonia NationalPark.Theselandscapes encompassmountains,forests,lakes, moors,andcoastalareas,offeringawide rangeofoutdooractivitiesand breathtakingviews.
Julyistheheightofgardeningseasonin manypartsoftheworld.It’samonth wheregardensflourishwithvegetables, flowers,andfruitsreachingtheirprime.
Gardeningenthusiaststakefulladvantage ofthesummerheat,tendingtotheir plantsandenjoyingtheharvestoftheir hardwork.
Beachresorts,amusementparks,and touristattractionsexperienceasurgein visitorsduringJuly.
Oneofthemostprestigioustennis tournaments,Wimbledon,takesplace eachJulyinLondon.It’sknownforits strictdresscode,traditionofstrawberries andcream,and,ofcourse,thrilling matches.
Fansfromallovertheworldtuneinto watchtopathletescompeteforthetitle, makingitakeyhighlightinthesports calendar.
Librariesandbookstoresacrosstheworld oftenhighlightsummerreadingprograms inJuly,encouragingkidsandadultsalike topickupabookandrelax.
Fromclassicnovelstothelatest bestsellers,Julyprovidestheperfect opportunitytoenjoysomequiettimewith agreatbook.
23.TheNationalHotDogDay iscelebratedonthethird WednesdayofJulyinthe UnitedStates.
NationalHotDogDayisafestiveoccasion observedintheUnitedStatesonthethird WednesdayofJulyeachyear.Itisaday dedicatedtocelebratingtheiconic Americanculinarydelight—thehotdog.
Onthisday,hotdogloversacrossthe countryindulgeintheirfavoritevariations ofthisclassicstreetfood.Fromtraditional beeffrankstovegetarianandgourmet options,there’sahotdogtosuitevery palate.Populartoppingslikemustard, ketchup,relish,andonionsfurther enhancethetasteexperience.
24.ItistheMonthofPeak FruitSeason.
Julyisprimetimeformanyfruitslike peaches,cherries,watermelon,and berries.Thesefruitsareattheirjuiciest andsweetestduringthemonth,perfect formakingrefreshingsummertreats.
Farmers’marketsandgrocerystoresoffer awidevarietyofseasonalfruits,providing ahealthyanddelicioussnackforall.
25.InJapan,theTanabata Festival,alsoknownasthe StarFestival,iscelebratedin July.
TheTanabataFestival,alsoreferredtoas theStarFestival,isatraditionalJapanese celebrationheldinJuly,knownforits interestingfactsaboutJuly.Thefestival hasitsrootsinaromanticlegendandis observedwithgreatenthusiasmand culturalsignificancethroughoutJapan.
Accordingtothelegend,twocelestial lovers,representedbythestarsVegaand Altair,areseparatedbytheMilkyWayand areonlyallowedtomeetonceayearon theseventhdayoftheseventhlunar month.
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