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November Editorial World Kindness Day World Kindness Day is celebrated globally on November 13 every year. Beginning in 1998, this celebration now includes over 28 member nations in the World Kindness Movement. Countries that officially observe and participate in World Kindness Day include: •

North America: United States, Canada

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Asia & Middle East: Japan, Singapore, India, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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Europe: Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, Slovenia

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Oceania: Australia

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Africa: Nigeria

The following are two stories that were featured in the online version of the Huffington Post (HuffPost) in 2018. I thought you might enjoy them.

This Giant Cabbage Inspired a Nine-YearOld to Feed Thousands of People in Need When nine-year-old Katie Stagliano sowed cabbage seeds in her back garden for a school project a decade ago, she never expected to grow a 40-pound vegetable. But, like something out of ‘James and the Giant Peach,’ the cruciferous kept growing and growing. (“My brother was four years old at the time and my cabbage was bigger than him,” she recalls.) The vegetable was so large that her grandfather constructed a purpose-built cage around it, to keep the local deer from eating it.

Katie and Her Brother, 2018 Katie distinctly remembers looking out of her window at the vegetable, which had taken three months to grow, and wondering what she was going to do with it. Her family had always been hyper-aware of food waste – she’d been taught from a young age that other families weren’t as fortunate – so Katie was determined to do something to help. After digging up the vegetable (with help, of course), she took it to her local soup kitchen where it helped feed almost 300 people. Now, aged 20, she’s been inspired to fight against hunger, working across 30 states in America. Spurred on by her soup kitchen experience, in 2008 she launched Katie’s Krops. “There was a line of people waiting outside [the soup kitchen] and when I told them the cabbage was for them they were so gracious, so kind. One person asked if they could give me a hug,” she recalls. Joanne Price, Editor, The Breeze Monthly Contributors to The Breeze

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November Editorial Two days later, she was invited back to witness hundreds of people tucking into a meal made from her homegrown vegetable. “My life was forever changed,” she says. “Hunger affects so many people, [including] families like mine who have fallen on hard times.” Katie went on to secure a plot of land and began to grow vegetables which were later harvested and given to those in need. She then began fundraising to offer grants to kids across the country so they could do the same. The idea took off and, before Katie even had her driver’s license, she had started a movement. Today there are approximately 100 Katie’s Krops gardens growing in schools and communities across the US, including Austin, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York. There are gardens in the countryside as well as cities, and they are situated in school playgrounds, back gardens and even on rooftops. Last year alone, almost 40,000 lbs of food were donated to soup kitchens, shelters and food banks, and over the last seven years, thousands of volunteers have helped prepare and serve more than 17,000 healthy meals - dubbed Katie’s Krops dinners - using produce grown in the gardens. The most recent [2026] national estimate of homelessness in the United States identified more than 746,000 people experiencing homelessness, so her work is clearly vital.

A Couple Spends Their Free Time Building Wheelchairs for Disabled Dogs Saddened by the number of stray, disabled dogs they encountered while travelling around Europe, one couple launched a charity providing essential equipment - such as special wheelchairs - for disabled rescue dogs. Graphic designer Cassie Carney, 40, and marketing executive, Tim, 50, run the charity Broken Biscuits – Disabled Animal Rescue Charity. “These animals are like the biscuits left on the plate - they may look different, but inside they are just the same,” The pair were told “not to worry” about photographing paralyzed or blind dogs at a rescue shelter because they were “lifers” and weren’t expected to ever find families. “But we want to show that no dog should be left behind,” Cassie said. They also fundraised to pay for carts, wheelchairs and anything else that would assist their mobility, all of which led to them establishing Broken Biscuits, which they run in their spare time. Their work also led to them adopting Otto in 2013, who was in a car accident in Romania with another dog.

Katie, now 28 years old, has long-term plans to take her non-profit international. During college years, she was awarded the General Mills Feeding Better Futures Scholars Program, receiving $50,000 and industry mentorship. Katie says her non-profit has provided her with a “second family” made up of the people she has helped, some of whom she’s grown very close to. “I’ve been helping some of these individuals for almost 10 years now,” she says. “It’s just amazing to watch them and to hear how they’re improving in their lives and how Katie’s Krops is able to help them.”

The Couple’s Dog, Otto (shown in front)

Millennium Memo A couple months ago, I complained that some residents are still leaving food out for stray cats and other, less desirable pests. You probably rolled your eyes and yawned. Folks at a couple of our other parks probably yawned as well…until recently, when a new problem emerged: skunks. That’s right. Turns out that those cute, cuddly cats aren’t the only wildlife looking for an easy meal, and more than a few dogs have gotten sprayed directly in the face. That stinks! Skunks are surprisingly common in San Marcos, and they may become common in Palomar East if you keep leaving food out. You don’t want that, do you? I know your dog doesn’t. Just saying…

More News • El Nino is coming! (See page 21) You have unclogged your rain gutters, haven’t you? Your downspouts are secured and pointing toward the street? The gutters in front of your house are clear? Just making sure that you are ready for whatever comes. • You aren’t storing a car in Guest Parking, are you? Someone is, as that has become the latest resident complaint. Your neighbors really wish you would stop doing that, especially when you have room in your Carport. • Do we have your latest Emergency Contact information? I ask because we recently had to contact a resident, and both numbers we had on file were no longer in service. If any of your information changes, let us know. • Oh, and don’t put “ambulance” under “whom to call in an emergency.”

Maybe Try Yelp or Google? Need to have your car smog checked? Having a problem with your cell phone? Not sure where to get great Italian food? Kasey is always willing to answer anything you throw at him, but running Palomar East keeps him busy enough. Try Google first. WE hope you enjoy all the improvements.

Starting a New Tradition Some people over-indulge on leftovers after Thanksgiving. Not me, however. This year I’m going to quit cold turkey. Have a fun Thanksgiving!

George Turk President, Millennium Housing

3 Maintenance and Facility Updates Our maintenance team has been keeping busy with maintaining the slopes around the community and painting the lower clubhouse. A section of the sewer line along Fig, Fir, and Lucilla Streets were hydro jetted as part of routine maintenance cleaning. In case you were unaware, a code keypad was installed at the lower clubhouse and laundry room and a new security camera system was installed at the lower clubhouse. We have also modified the lower clubhouse hours and residents are now able to access the building beginning at 6:00 a.m.

Home Sales At the time of writing this article, three homes have sold and another three are scheduled to close escrow this week. We receive calls weekly from people who compliment the community and are interested in becoming residents. Currently there are ten homes listed for sale.

Coyote Awareness & Tips October was certainly a hot one this year! Since I have to submit these articles several weeks before they actually appear, I’m going to make an assumption that by the time you’re reading this the temperatures have finally started to cool down! 😎😎😎😎 As the seasons and temperatures change, coyotes become more visible throughout the community. Many of you are familiar with seeing them around the park and while coyotes generally try to avoid

people, they can become comfortable in residential areas when food and shelter are readily available. San Diego Wildlife Services does not respond to coyote sightings, but they have provided some helpful tips for keeping coyotes from becoming too comfortable around homes and our community. They can be reached at 858-6942126 if you wish to speak with them. A few reminders: • Keep food sources contained and secure. • Protect your pets. Always keep pets on a leash when outside and never leave them unattended. • Make coyotes uncomfortable by making loud noises when you see one. • Check your property that there are no easy places for coyotes to find shelter.

Short & Quick • The office will be closed on November 26th and 27th so our staff can celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones. We hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday! • Please remember to wear something reflective or bright and carry a flashlight when walking at night so vehicles can see you! • Don’t forget to include your space number when listing your address. It’s best to use # instead of SPC, as the numbers can get cut off when computers print shipping labels and your package would be delivered to someone else.

Your concerns and needs ARE IMPORTANT! If it is not urgent or an emergency, we encourage you to email us. We have a new email address: palomareast@havenms.com

Website: www.peerasm.org October PEERA Board Meeting At the October PEERA Board meeting, there were several key items discussed, as follows.

although they were generally fine, her daughter was later briefly hospitalized for respiratory issues.

Vice Chair

Dave Fenner was appointed and confirmed to serve the remaining portion of Kathi’s term. This allows the Board to stay at 6 members going into the election.

With the passing of Sandy Wagner, the Vice Chair of PEERA, we began the process of considering candidates for Chair appointment and Board confirmation of a member to serve the remaining term of the Vice Chair.

As a side note, a PEERA member submitted a concern to the Board regarding the appointment of Dave to the Board. The member suggested that the appointment of Dave was possibly in violation of the 2016 PEERA Bylaws (Article VI, Section 2).

After consideration, it appears that a different approach to filling the Vice Chair position would make more sense.

I assured that member that the appointment of Dave was in compliance with bylaws, citing the sections of the bylaws that support this view.

Since the Annual PEERA Board Members Election is just around the corner (on Tuesday, November 10th), it would be more responsive to the PEERA membership voice to pause any Chair appointment and simply see who the membership votes in as the Vice Chair.

In case there may be others who have a similar concern, I have included an excerpt of the Board response below (Italics).

PEERA Board Positions

Member-at-Large – Kathi Fennelly Kathi Fennelly notified the Board prior to the October Board Meeting on Oct. 6th, that she needed to step down from the Board in order to assist her daughter who lives in Idaho. Her daughter’s house had burned to the ground and

Hi [Member], I received your email yesterday morning regarding your concern associated with the PEERA Board Chair appointment, and the Board’s confirmation, of Dave Fenner to the PEERA Board. This appointment was to fill the Member-at-Large position recently vacated by Kathi Fennelly. The following is my response to your concern.

PEERA There are two requirements regarding Dave’s appointment: a) He must have been a member of PEERA for at least 6 months; and b) The appointment must be consistent with the PEERA Bylaws. It is this second item that is the subject of your concern. So, let’s take a look at “Article VI – Executive Board” of the bylaws. I think your concern is best addressed by first looking at the first three sections of this Article, since each section has a specific focus. • Section 1 – In this section, the bylaws are focused on the appropriate size of the Board (between 7 and 13 members of the Board). • Section 2 – In this section, the bylaws are focused on “the officers of the Board.” [Note: The Board is comprised of 4 Officers and 3 Members at Large.] • Section 3 – In this section, the bylaws are focused on “the remaining Board members” – the Board members designated “Membersat-Large.” The concern you have raised regarding Dave Fenner’s appointment to the Board pertains to Article VI, Section 2. In this article and section, the bylaws are focused on the offices of the Board; that is, the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Note that Section 2 underscores the topic at hand: “With the exception of the offices of the Treasurer and Secretary, where two members of the Board occupy the same mobile home unit, only one of them may hold an office on the Board at any time.” As you know, Patty Gonzales is currently a Member-at-Large on the Board, and Dave Fenner was appointed as a Member-at-Large on the Board. Since Section 2 pertains to the special portion of the Board, the officers, the appointment of Dave Fenner was in accord with the governance provisions of the PEERA Bylaws.

I appreciate your concern that this Board, and in fact all PEERA Boards, act in accordance with the governing documents surrounding the operation of PEERA. We share your concern in this matter. Note: The Proposed 2026 Bylaws state that no two members of the same mobile home may serve on the PEERA Board at the same time. This includes both Officers and Members-at-Large.

Annual PEERA Board Election – Tuesday, November 10th at 5:30 pm In preparation for the upcoming Annual Election Meeting on Tuesday, November 10th, the Board appointed the PEERA Nominations/Election Committee to oversee the nomination and election processes: a) Carl Silva, Chair b) Henry Robicheaux, and c) Paul Thiboutot All completed Nomination Forms from members were placed in the PEERA box in the clubhouse. On October 20th, the Nomination Committee Chair, Carl Silva, submitted the final slate of candidates to the Board for the three 2027-2029 PEERA Board positions: • Vice Chair, • Secretary, and • 1 Member-at-Large. Election Ballots will be distributed to PEERA Members late October or early November. You may either bring this ballot to the Annual Election Meeting on November 10th, or you may place the sealed ballot in the PEERA Box in the clubhouse, as an absentee ballot. YOU CANNOT VOTE UNLESS YOU ARE A PEERA MEMBER. If you are not currently a member, YOU CAN BECOME A MEMBER ANY DAY PRIOR TO ELECTION DAY. Place the membership envelope (with $5 membership fee) into the PEERA Box in the clubhouse. Kind regards, Joanne Price, PEERA Chair

Social Club News Hello, Neighbors! Our pictures are in from the September 26th Palomar Estates East Talent Show (see pgs. 10-11). We hope you enjoyed the show! Here is what the Social Club is cooking up for November:

Sunday, Nov 1st, Sandy Wagner’s Celebration of Life The Social Club is co-hosting with Sandy’s family to honor her many contributions to the Social Club and the community during her time with us. Please join us in the clubhouse from 1:00 to 4:00 to share a time of remembrance and joy for Sandy. There will be sweet treats and music from the 50s and 60s. Dress is casual but sunflower decorations are encouraged.

Friday, Nov 6th, Social Hour Potluck at 5:30 PM in the Clubhouse As always, we look forward to enjoying the evening with you.

Saturday, Nov. 14th – Monthly Movie Our November movie will be “9 To 5” starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman. We will be serving light refreshments including popcorn and sodas, so please arrive by 1:20PM to get settled in. The movie will start promptly at 1:30PM. If you arrive late, please enter the clubhouse through the Activity Room door or one of the front doors.

Saturday, Nov. 21st – Thanksgiving Dinner! As always, this meal is free for residents. However, we are requiring that everyone sign up on the Social Club bulletin board so that we can provide tickets for entry. We

have a capacity limit and need a count of attendees so that we can ensure we prepare enough food. You may pick up a ticket at the Social Hour, but if you are not able to attend on Nov. 6th, please ensure you provide your space number on the signup sheet. We will deliver tickets on Wednesday the 18th and Thursday the 19th.

Call for 2027 Movie Committee Volunteers Our 2027 movie committee is forming now. If you would like to help the Social Club select films for the monthly community movie event, please let any member of the Social Club Board know that you are interested. We would like to have three to five committee members in place by December 1st. Our upcoming events, Thanksgiving, Holiday Dinner, and New Year’s Eve, will take a lot of hands to pull off. If you are willing and able to help us out with decorating, cooking, serving, or cleanup after any of these events, please connect with any member of the Social Club Board. Sincerely, Your Social Club Board Jen Weiss, Terry Powers, Leslie Dranko, Susan Chubbuck, Susie Adorno, Dolores Bsharah

Selected Social Club Events

Looking Back: Social Club Talent Show

Tell Your Story! A Walk Down Memory Lane is SO MUCH FUN! Some of you may have been given a gift from your children or grandchildren, requesting you to write down memories of your life and times. Most of these books provide questions that prompt you to think One Type of Legacy Book about various seasons and circumstances of your life. These are sometimes called, “Legacy Books.” I don’t know if you have one, but mine still sits on the shelf as a daunting project for …’someday.’ Kim Cyr (Spc. 310) recently told me she had just finished a book in which she included many dog stories she had written down over the years. Kim is selfpublishing her book through Amazon: Be Careful What You Wish For – The Dog I Never Knew I Needed. Truffles is just one of Kim’s cast of characters.

Authors’ Panel – November 17th 5:30 – 7 PM in the Clubhouse After Kim and I spoke further, we thought that a number of residents might be interested in hearing about the process of writing a book or a memoir. We decided to have a PEERA-sponsored event (with refreshments) at which Kim and my brother Curry could talk about what they have written – describing the process and experience. Following that, they could answer resident questions.

Interested in ‘Tell Your Story’ Meetings? I know that Kim and Curry have enjoyed writing down their stories and sharing them. And I certainly enjoyed hearing the stories. I was thinking how fun it would be if we had several residents who were interested in beginning to capture some of their memories.

Truffles

Kim was interested in letting people know about her book and sharing the process with residents. I told Kim that my brother Curry had just finished his Memoir that included selected stories from various times in his life. Since I had helped with the book layout, I knew just how fun that process had been for him. In fact, I was having just as much fun reading his stories. While all of his stories are about various incidents in his life, some would be amusing to others, just as Kim’s dog antics stories would be. In one of Curry’s stories, he tells of being on the Sea of Cortez one morning in a 12-ft aluminum boat, fishing for bait. His friend hooked something much bigger than bait!

Here’s how it might work: Let’s say there are 18 residents who are interested in the ‘Tell Your Story,’ meetings. We might meet once or twice a month in the evening. Prior to a given meeting, maybe 8 or 9 people would be assigned to share a 5 to10-minute story for the upcoming meeting. Each person could write down notes about the story they want to tell. At the meeting, the assigned people would tell their story to the others. Each of the stories would be captured on an audio recorder or other device. The audio file would be transcribed by software and that text file given back to the participant as a Word doc. This way, family members of the participants could read the stories and also listen to the story, as desired. At the panel on November 17th, we will determine if there is an interest in such a “Tell Your Story” group. If not, no worries.

Mako Shark

- Joanne Price PEERA Chair

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Community Activities All Are Welcome

Come Join the FUN!

ACTIVITY

DAYS / TIMES

LOCATION

CONTACT PERSON

BIBLE STUDY (Women’s)

Thurs: 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM

Clubhouse Activities Rm Irma Eaton

BILLIARDS (Men’s)

Weds: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Lower Clubhouse

Ken Hodor

BILLIARDS (Women’s)

Mon: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Palomar Estates West Clubhouse

Peggy Shull

BINGO

Thurs: 6 PM

Palomar Estates West Clubhouse

Debbie Johnston

BOOK CLUB

2nd Weds monthly: 1 PM

Clubhouse Activities Rm Host Varies Monthly

BUNCO

1ST Thurs monthly: Clubhouse Activities Rm Leslie Dranko 12:45 PM, game 1 PM - 3:30 PM

CAR CLUB

1st Weds monthly: 7 PM – 9 PM

Clubhouse

(TBD)

CERAMICS

(Currently on Pause)

Clubhouse Crafts Room

Andrea Martin

HAND & FOOT CARD GAME

Mon and Thurs: 1 PM

Marilyn Fluharty’s home, Spc 179

Anne Litz Marilyn Fluharty

MANIPULATION CARD GAME

Weds: 6 PM – 8 PM

Clubhouse Activities Room

Linda Cockrell

PAINT CLASS

1st Tues monthly: 10 AM - 1 PM

Rancho Vallecitos Clubhouse

Dawn Anguiano

QUILTING GROUP

Tues: 9:30 AM – Noon

Clubhouse Activities Room

Leslie Dranko

SOCIAL CLUB SOCIAL/HAPPY HOUR

1ST Friday monthly: 5:30 PM

Clubhouse

(Residents’ Potluck)

TAI CHI

Fri: 9 AM – 10 AM

Clubhouse

Rudy Cobos

YOGA (CHAIR)

Thurs: 10 AM – 11 AM

Clubhouse

LuAnn Foster

ZUMBA

Tues: 10 AM – 11 AM, Thurs: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Clubhouse

Saleemah

Additional Park Activities ACTIVITY

CONTACT

Bocce Ball

Carl Silva

Darts

Bill Richards

Fitness Facility

Ken Hodor

Golf Putting Green

Dave Fenner

PHONE

See Directory

ACTIVITY

CONTACT

Library

Karen Rochelle

Pickleball

Joanne Price

Ping Pong/Tennis

Bill Mead

Puzzles

Activities Room

PHONE

See Directory

Calendar NOVEMBER 2026 S

1:30 – 3:30 PM Billiards (Small Clubhouse)

9:45 AM – 11:30 AM – Women’s Bible Study (Clubhouse Activities Room)

9 AM – Tai Chi (Clubhouse)

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: The following are regular weekly activities that occur on the day indicated. This may vary due to holiday schedules or other considerations. If you have a question, contact the Activity Lead (see Activities Table). 1 PM – Hand & Foot Card Game (Fluharty Home, Spc 179) 1:30 – 3:30 PM – Women’s Billiards (Pool) at West

9:30 AM - Noon – Quilting Group (Clubhouse Activities Room) 10 AM – Zumba (Clubhouse)

6 –8 PM –Manipulation Card Game (Clubhouse)

10 AM – Chair Yoga (Clubhouse) 11:15 AM – Zumba (Clubhse) 1 PM – Hand & Foot Card Game (Fluharty, Spc 179) 6 PM – Bingo (West)

MONTHLY OR SPECIAL ACTIVITIES: The following activities occur only on the dates indicated.

1-4 PM Sandy Wagner Celebration of Life

8 AM Donut Day

10 AM to 1 PM Paint Class – Vallecitos

7-9 PM Car Club – Clubhouse

12:45 – 2:45 PM Bunco Clubhouse

5:30 PM Social Hour

ELECTION DAY

5:30 PM PEERA ANNUAL ELECTION MEETING Clubhouse

1 PM – Book Club – Activities Room

WORLD KINDNESS DAY

VETERANS DAY

9 AM - 1:30 PM Palomar West Craft Fair 1:30 PM MOVIE– 5 to 9

5:30 – 7 PM TELL YOUR STORY – Panel of Authors (PEERA Event) (p. 12)

5:30 PM THANKSGIVING DINNER (p. 9)

Park Member News Welcome New Neighbors We look forward to getting to know you! Please fill out the envelopes found in your Welcome tote. You can return them to the Social Club or PEERA box in the clubhouse hallway near the Activities Room. New Neighbors Who Arrived in September • Richard Mickey: Space 30 Arrived: 9/10/2026 • Marrietta Mickey: Space 30 Arrived: 9/10/2026 • Steven Nguyen: Space 167 Arrived: 9/17/2026

• Thanh Thao Vu: Space 167 Arrived: 9/17/2026 • Randy Larsen: Space 298 Arrived: 9/30/2026 • Maggie Neville: Space 298 Arrived: 9/30/2026

Gone But Not Forgotten

Celebration of Life

The following residents have either moved or have passed away. These neighbors are gone but appreciated for the time they lived in our community.

If you wish to include information about your move, or if family members want to provide information regarding a Celebration of Life gathering, please send an email with that information to PEE.The Breeze@gmail.com.

• Janet Kelly-Reid: Space 30 Moved in 5/2021;

A Time to Talk

Moved back to Oregon on 9/10/2026

When a friend calls to me from the road And slows his horse to a meaning walk, I don’t stand still and look around On all the hills I haven’t hoed, And shout from where I am, What is it? No, not as there is a time to talk. I thrust my hoe in the mellow ground, Blade-end up and five feet tall, And plod: I go up to the stone wall For a friendly visit. - Robert Frost

• Arlene Jangula (AJ): Space 167 Moved in 2/2008; Moved to live closer to family on 9/17/2026 • Christine Hill: Space 298 Moved in 3/2015; Passed away on 12/4/2024 Editor’s Note: The dates shown on this page are those provided by residents or their families.

Park Member News Celebrating November Birthdays! 3

Jose Cardenas

Nancy Neal

Delia Yambao

Alicia Bertino

Christopher Manard

Patricia Manglis

Bethany Gonzales

Jane Wallace

Carol Eason

Bob Eason

Maia Lamont

Medin Yambao

Regina Russell

Betsy Schwarz

Helga Herrington

To Dinh

Frances Munday

Donna Ahern

Danny Ash

Ann Lindley

Pete Eiden

Samuel Biondo

Tim La Fuze

Dewitt Barham

Christine Johnson

Karen Flowers

Ljubica Radakovich

Marlyn Maas

Mary Estrada

Burke Ewing

Book Club COME ONE, COME ALL!

Please come and join us for our monthly Book Club gathering on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Main Clubhouse Activities Room.

• Nov Book – The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Rachel Joyce • Dec – No Book Club meeting is held in December

Book Review – The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce Harold Fry is recently retired and lives in a small English village with his wife. After a long marriage, they have their differences but have settled into an amicable, predictable, and manageable daily routine. One day, a letter arrives for Harold from a woman (former co-worker) that he hasn’t heard from in twenty years. Queenie is writing from a hospice to say goodbye. In the process of mailing his reply, Harold decides that he must deliver his message in person and decides to walk. As Harold impulsively sets out on his quest, he figures out the logistics of the six-hundred-mile journey as he goes. On the way he meets interesting people, finds plenty of time to reflect back on his life, and confronts some unsettling thoughts and feelings that he has buried.

Paint Class Happy Fall everyone! What a great class we had in October painting a fun Halloween picture. A very big thank you to everyone who helped Donna set up, clean up, and put away everything, as Dawn was not able to be at the class. What a special group of painters we have. In November, we will be painting breadboards. We have ordered 24 boards, so please sign up in the Rancho Vallecitos Clubhouse or give Donna or Dawn a call to reserve your board. Cost is $10 and we will provide everything. See you on November 3rd at 10:00. Dawn – (760) 802-2170 Donna – (760) 945-7629

On the Lighter Side… The following humorous stories were excerpted from lovetoknow.com in an article by Kate MillerWilson, Nov 2025.

she reminded him not to drop it, and he walked out the door, exasperated at her comment. He said, "Oh, Brenda."

The Case of Mistaken Identity

When Karen walked out to the garage a moment later, she discovered her dad on his hands and knees, scraping the turkey off the floor of the garage. "We ate turkey with a little extra gravel that year," she says. "It's a story my family tells every year at Thanksgiving, and we always laugh about it."

It's always nice to have some help when you're trying to get Thanksgiving dinner on the table. It's a big meal, and sending someone else out to do the shopping can leave you free to prep side dishes. Karen once sent her husband to the store with a hand-written shopping list and ended up with a whole different species of bird for her main course that year.

Funny…Looking Back

Seeing "foil" in her handwriting, he thought it was the French word "foie" (as in "foie gras," a French delicacy of fatty duck or goose liver). Instead of a turkey, he showed up with a duck (the French word for duck is canard). The family feasted on a much smaller bird that year, but it's a great story that they'd have never had with a regular turkey.

Whether it's a shopping trip misidentification or a turkey with a side of gravel, Thanksgiving disasters might not be funny the moment they happen, but they sure can be hilarious stories in the years to come. Here's hoping if something goes wrong with your holiday this year, you end up laughing about it as a family in the future.

"Now I only text him shopping lists and have assured him I always ask for the things I need in English," she says.

The Garage Floor Turkey It's never easy when you have to transport food from one house to another, and Karen remembers her mom having to bring an entire turkey dinner to her grandma's house. Her parents were loading the food into the back of the car, and her mom put the turkey in a box and handed it to her dad to load. As she did,

Mark Your Calendar

Planning Can Be Delicious! It is often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, making it an ideal time for productive collaboration. Consider the benefits of attending a Palomar Emergency Response Team (PERT) Informational Breakfast Meeting to connect with your neighbors over coffee and a delicious breakfast. As we initiate the planning phase for PERT, we would like to convene the community to align objectives, project timelines, and outline action items.

Please save the date: Saturday, December 5th 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. An invitation containing further details will be distributed to the entire community by November 15th.

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