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Welcome the 1st Day of Summer June 20th, 2025
As temperatures begin to heat up, Twin Oaks Park Management is asking that all persons using the Pool/Spa areas to please be courteous and observe the pool hours and rules.
Resident must accompany all guests. No more than 3 guests per Homesite at any time. Persons 17 yrs. & younger are only permitted in the Pool/Spa and the surrounding areas during the following times: Monday thru Friday 9 am to 1 pm & 5 pm to 7 pm Saturdays & Sundays 10 am to 1 pm
On Holidays persons 17 & under are not allowed in the Pool/Spa.
Additional Pool/Spa rules can be found posted on the gates and walls of the Pool/Spa areas. Please read and familiarize yourself with all the Pool/Spa rules.
Twin Oaks Park has several residents that do not drive and instead use other means to move around the community. Please be watchful of those persons that may be out and about walking, utilizing a golf cart or scooter and observe all Speed Limit (10 MPH) and Stop Signs in the community.
After 5o yrs. of service, Larry of L& M Street Sweeping has retired, congratulations Larry on your retirement. Twin Oaks Park has a new street sweeping service by the name of 5 Star Sweeping. Street Sweeping days are now the 2nd full Wednesday and 4th Wednesday of each month.
OFFICE HOURS: The office is open for business Monday thru Friday 9AM – 1PM, Appointments only 1PM – 4PM.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.
DO NOT LET YOUR PET WALK ON HOT PAVEMENT! IT IS JUST THE SAME AS A PERSON
❖ DO NOT LEAVE THEM IN A CAR EVEN WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN. IT IS AT LEAST 20 DEGREES HOTTER IN THE CAR THAN OUTSIDE…EVEN WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN.
❖ FIVE MINUTES CAN KILL A PET
❖ DO NOT WALK THEM BETWEEN 11am and 5pm in the heat of the day. NEVER run them.
❖ DOGS CAN’T SWEAT AND PANTING IS HOW THEY COOL DOWN. When you do go out, make sure there are shaded areas to which your dog can retreat. A supply of potable water is absolutely essential, both to cool down your dog and to replace fluids lost during panting.
❖ Please note that a pool, while great for cooling down a dog, shouldn’t be considered drinkable, as large quantities of chlorinated water can hurt a dog’s stomach.
An inability to sweat is a big part of the reason dogs are so at risk for overheating during the hot summer months. Add in the fact that some dogs just aren’t bred for hot weather – take huskies, which are bred for pulling sleds in the Arctic, but sometimes wind up as pets in warmer climes –and you have a recipe for potential disaster.
“Dogs aren’t that geared to handle heat, they don’t sweat and the heart is always a problem,” says veterinarian George Melillo, the medical director for Banfield Pet Hospitals. “Owners have to be cognizant of how they handle the dog’s environment.”
There are dangers to be found indoors as well. Melillo says that if you’re locking your dog up during the day, it should be in a relatively cool room with plenty of shade and water. And remember that the sun changes position during the day, so a shady spot in the morning might wind up in direct sunlight during the day. As a general rule, though, a well-ventilated area with temperatures below 80 degrees Fahrenheit should be safe for your dog or cat
Believe it or not, some dogs can actually get sunburned, especially if they have short coats and pale, exposed skin. If that describes your dog, it may be worth applying some sunblock to exposed skin, including the nose, ears and top of the head. While you can purchase specialty dog sunblock, Benson says that it’s fine to use children’s sunblock, and recommends an SPF of 45 or above. Symptoms of overheating in pets include excessive panting or difficulty breathing, increased heart and respiratory rate, drooling, mild weakness, stup or even collapse.
How you treat the overheating depends on how far it has progressed. If the dog simply seems uncomfortable, bringing it into the shade and spraying it with water might be sufficient..
When in doubt, though, skip the home treatment and take the dog to a veterinarian for IV fluids. Melillo says to place a wet towel over the dog and hydrate it in transit;
VISITORS PARKING PERMIT
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
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
April showers did bring beautiful May flowers. And yet the cool gloomy mornings did carry over into May with a few days with a dusting of rain. Look around at the lovely roses and flowers blooming in the Park. The birds are still singing, and you know spring is over soon. Summer will be here before you know it. Life is good for us to enjoy our weather, allowing us to get out when we want to experience the joys that await us.
May is the month to celebrate Mother’s Day. The Social Club has scheduled for May 10, a Mother’s Day tea. The groups is so excited to make this celebration a big success to honor those at the tea party. They are beginning to get things in order. We do hope that you came and enjoyed the activities that were out on for you, our residents, and your family and friends to enjoy. Jeannie and Lisa are spearheading the decorating committee, who have taken it to a new level. Janis and Lori are long-term members of the committee and Marlen is a new member of those helping hands to get everything ready for you. There is a group of ladies getting everything ready in the kitchen which is headed by Valerie. I will update you in next month’s newsletter on the details of the tea party. Allen Franke, our president, does hope you come out to some of the activities that are put on by the board and committees which are planned for you. HAVE FUN!!!!!!COME ON DOWN!!!!!!!
Mark your calendar for the annual Fourth of July bagged lunch. Details to be put in your media boxes.
Father’s Day is the next celebration in our lives which occurs in June. Our fathers, your fathers, our husbands and those who took on that role in your life, or in your family’s lives, are so special. Fathers are those men who you look up to no matter how tall you grew. They taught you how to work hard, love hard, and live a life worth living. They supported you so you are able to take care of yourself, make decisions, and never feel alone. It’s a perfect time to reflect on your dad, your grandfather, your sons as a father and remember the good times that we had with them in our lives.
The WMFG went out to their monthly breakfast outing on the last Wednesday of April to the Corner Grill in Claremont. There was again a large group with a few new ladies who have joined recently. The entire Social Club board was there. It was a great crowd. Lots of laughing,
no gossip, fun and 2 birthdays were celebrated. Hats, singing, and best wishes were given to Fran Guzman and Becky Galvan to celebrate their special days. The group always has a nice time together and Althea, the chairperson, does want to invite you to come down to the clubhouse any Wednesday morning, 9:30-10:30 for coffee and a sweet treat. You won’t be disappointed. This month Georgine made her famous apple strudel, family recipe, for the group. It’s a long process and she started at 6am that morning with 2 friends to help cut apples. This was the most wonderful strudel the ladies have ever had. Georgine has advised us that if you ever want to learn how to make this strudel, just contact her, she is willing to teach you how to assemble and put this together.
Outings by the Residents: Excursions for the last month or so unfortunately, I did not get the details for.
A group went to see the Shen Yun dancers at the Claremont Colleges. They are classical Chinese dancers showing you their Chinese civilization through Chinese dance. Original music and the performance was based on the Chinese culture. It was outstanding and the college was packed to be able to see the talented dancers move with such grace and poise. You couldn’t take your eyes off the stage.
May 4th was the City of La Verne’s Midnight in Paris Senior Dinner Dance. It’s where you enjoyed a lovely dinner, dancing, entertainment, wine, a raffle, and more. At the dance there were 2 tables filled with Twin Oaks residents. Please check the bulletin board where we try to post time-sensitive events, or on-line through the City of La Verne, or for the information sent through the mail to check out activities you would be interested in.
On May 18th at the Covina United Methodist Church was the Joy Ringers (bell) Singers and Instrumentalists put on by Shirley Dunlap. The event was a message of joy, hope, and love.
Birthday Celebrations: A birthday party was held at Becca di Peppa for Les Sexton to celebrate his 80th birthday. A big milestone. This was a surprise for him, as he entered a large group of his friends and neighbors were waiting. Althea arranged a family style Italian luncheon. After lunch he opened gifts and gift cards and everyone enjoyed cake. So much food was
served that doggie bags were made up for everyone. You had meals for the next 2 days. It was a lot of fun, laughing and singing, and his daughter and grandson called from Australia to join everyone in celebrating his special day. He decided to purchase himself a gift. He and Althea have planned a trip to Australia coming soon to see his daughter and grandson.
One of our new residents, Bruce Brancato, who is the brother of Maryanne Nolan, celebrated his first birthday at Twin Oaks. His large Italian family, friends, neighbors, and lots of grandchildren came to celebrate. Along with a lovely lunch, his special lady Marci made a traditional Cleveland cassata cake for all to enjoy. This cake was outstanding and a labor of love to make. Bruce has become a member of the billiards group; he has made a lot of new acquaintances, and he has completed the Italian corner. Welcome Bruce to Twin Oaks.
No Alumni News
No sad news reported to me.
Excursions: Upcoming excursions and city outings that I have been made aware of: Yaamava Resort and Casino June 12 Santa Barbara Zoo and downtown June 27 Long Beach Gondola Getaway July 10 San Juan Capistrano Mission and town July 22
Please contact the city for more information on these events.
SUMMER OFFICIALLY STARTS JUNE 20TH .
Inspiration for summer:
Summer inspires feelings of warmth, joy and freedom.
Summertime is always the best of what it might be.
Sunshine is the best medicine. Let’s make this summer unforgettable. It’s the time to get away, do something that makes you happy. Take those walks, work in your garden, spend time on your hobbies, plan those day trips you have wanted to take, and travel.
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.
Gail Vermillion- Sunshine Reporter
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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."
Answers to Looking Glass
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
