Please feel free to contact me anytime by: email: bugle127@icloud. com or by phone/text: 508-208-7617
As the days begin to grow shorter and the air turns a bit cooler, October brings us a season that invites us to slow down, reconnect, and celebrate the simple joys of life. At Rancho Mesa, we're embracing the season with two special events that capture the heart of autumn and you're invited.
Oktoberfest | Saturday, October 12
Break out your lederhosen and join us for a festive dinner at Rancho Mesa’s Oktoberfest celebration! From hearty bratwursts and other Oktoberfest fixings and soft pretzels with cheese or mustard, this community gathering is a great way to welcome fall and make memories with friends and neighbors. Come hungry, come happy, and don’t forget to sign up early!
Remember we can deliver to your house!
S’mores by the Firepit | Saturday, October 26
As the sun sets over El Cajon, there's no better way to enjoy a fall evening than around a fire. Join us for S’mores by the Firepit, a cozy night filled with laughter, gooey marshmallows, and warm connections. Whether you're swapping stories or simply soaking in the glow, this event promises all the nostalgic charm of autumn nights.
October is more than a month it’s a feeling. It’s the scent of cinnamon in the air, and the joy of gathering together. It’s a time to reflect, to reset, and to find beauty in change. At Rancho Mesa, we’re grateful to share this season with such a wonderful community of people.
How about National Chocolate Day? Who doesn’t love a great piece of chocolate! October 28th is the day! National Chocolate Day…have a piece and enjoy!!
For our Jewish Friends in the park – Yom Kippur begins on October 2nd! The Day of Atonement and the Holiest day for Judaism.
Also, don’t forget about the other happenings in the park that you can join…Chair exercises, Craft days, Couples or Ladies Lunches or maybe you men want to join a Billard’s Tournament or a friendly Poker Night! Give Rick or Sal a call to sign up and get all the info on those!
Some asked about Senior Discounts, so I researched discounts as various establishments and came up with a list. See the list on page 15. I will add more if I find them! I also found various Senior Services and classes that are offered around the El Cajon area on page 17.
Have a wonderful October and enjoy the cooler temps!
Beverly
Beverly
RM SENIORS HELPING SENIORS UPDATE
Email us at: rmseniorshelpingseniors@yahoo.com
Hello All and Welcome October!
Our meetings started up again in September, but we missed many of you!
Gate Code Access: To help with security, please do not give the last four digits of your phone number access code to vendors or delivery drivers. Give these codes only to trusted family. The new call box directory enables you to control who comes into the park via your telephone. Every resident has a three-digit directory number/code for delivery drivers and guests. Visitors will use the A-Z buttons to locate your name and code number. They will enter that code to call your phone. When you receive the call, you press 9 on your phone. You will hear the beep, and the gate will open for your visitor. Try it out at the call box the next time you enter to see how it works.
Our Food Bank has been doing great! We served 317 households with 748 individuals in August! How amazing! It’s great to be able to help so many people in our own community. Don’t forget that the food bank is open to all our residents!! If you haven’t come down yet, please come check it out!
We are always looking for new events to offer our residents. If there is something you think others in the park would like to do please let us know and we can check it out! Will suggested we have a movie night with a big screen and possible light snacks/food. Men in the community are looking to have a Pool (billards) tournaments, friendly poker night and maybe a dart league. If you are interested let us know!
Beverly
Beverly Lavallee, President
508-208-7617
Bergith Weber, Secretary
619-607-8237
Richard Samaniego, Vice President 619-382-0710
Christina Samaniego, Treasurer
619-788-2309
Leonard Salvatore, Director
619-818-8001
+ Our Mission:
The purpose of this corporation is to improve the long-term health and wellbeing of seniors affected by long-term economic conditions.
All donations are completely tax deductible!!
A Huge “Thank You” to all the people who have donated to the Food Bank! You are truly making a difference in everyone who comes in for food!!
If you are interested in donating to our club’s fund, we can help you with that. All donations are greatly appreciated and all money works for residents of our park only!
EIN# 99-3301937
We are working hard to make our community safer!!
Don’t forget! We can pick you up for events in our golf cart or deliver meals to you from any event! We hope you will take advantage of this service when we have FREE meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas!! Just
Enjoying Our Park
Come on out! Our Events are Fun and Entertaining! Come on out and enjoy your time with friends and neighbors. This month: Oktoberfest, Smores by the Firepit, Breakfast, Ladies Lunch, Couples Lunch, Weekly Bingos, Bunco Night, Friday Morning Coffee Mingles, Crafts & Chair Exercises with Christina & Food Bank!
We love our Residents! Slow Down!
The Crafts Class will be held On October 15th & 29th! Don’t let your pets pee and poop on people plants & ornaments!
Don’t forget kids time in the pool is 11am – 5pm
OCTOBER
Eating with your family and friends on a regular basis has been associated with improved social skills, better eating habits, and fewer behavioral problems in teenagers. It is also helpful for reducing stress in adults. Every year, October serves as Eat Better, Eat Together Month. While the history of the day is unknown, it is meant to promote better eating habits, and encourage us to share more meals together.
Rec Club Comments
Saturday, October 4th Breakfast 8:00-10:00AM
Come on down for a breakfast just the way you like it! Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Plain & Blueberry Pancakes, French Toast, Biscuits & Gravy, Hashbrowns, Toast, OJ and Coffee. All for only $6.00!! What a deal!!
Monday, October 6th RMSHS Meeting 7:00PM
Please come out and support the club! We want to hear your input, questions and concerns about our community. We appreciate all of you!! Meeting minutes will no longer be printed and distributed.
Friday, October 10th
Couples Lunch 11:30AM
Come out and join us for a couple’s lunch at Café 67 in Lakeside at 11:30am. Please call Beverly at 508-208-7617 to reserve a spot!
Sunday, October 12th Oktoberfest Dinner 4:00 PM
Come on down to the clubhouse for some great food. We will have authentic Oktoberfest foods. See the Save the Date for more information. Cost: $7.00 per person. RSVP is required. Watch for flyers.
Tuesday, October 14th RC Birthday Bingo 6:30 PM
October birthday people get a free Bingo card, Cake, Ice Cream & a Birthday song. Cards are $1 each
Wednesday, October 15th BUNCO! 6:00 PM
All you Bunco players, be sure to get to the Clubhouse by 6pm or if for any reason you can’t make it, please call Phyllis early so she can get a substitute at 619-977-5604.
Wednesday, October 15th & 29th
Crafts with Christina 10:00AM
Come on down to the clubhouse and enjoy some relaxing time making crafts. No experience necessary!! Just some good fun and creativity.
Thursday, October 16th Ladies’ Lunch 11:30am
The ladies will meet at Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant on Fletcher Pkwy at 11:30am. Please call Beverly Lavallee at 508-208-7617 to RSVP so she can let them know how many ladies will be coming,
Sunday, October 26th
Smores by the Firepit 6:00pm
Come out for a relaxing evening by the community firepit and have a yummy gooey smores with marshmallows, crackers and chocolate. Bring you own drink! FREE for all!
Tuesday, October 7th, 21st and 28th.. Bingo at 6:30 PM. Bingo cards are $1 each. Enjoy all the fun! Snacks and 50/50. Food Bank donations will be accepted!
Chair Exercise Classes: Every Tuesday: October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th at 9:30am. Every Thursday: October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 9:30am.
Here are some future events that might interest you Coming in November!
November 9th – Veteran’s Celebration – Come out for cake and coffee and celebrate our veterans here in the park.
November 15th – Craft Fair – Come down for some great homemade gifts and baked goods from 9-1
November 23rd – Thanksgiving Dinner 4pm. Remember this is a FREE to all Residents Dinner! Please RSVP early and if you can’t make it to the clubhouse, we can deliver your meals to your home!!
November 30th – Tree Decorating – Come have some homemade sugar cookies and hot chocolate and decorate the community Christmas Tree!
IMPORTANT INTERNET ACCESS FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Follow our Rancho Mesa Residents Community Page on In Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Rancho-Mesa-Residents-Community
When BUGLE IS LATE you can access it online at: type into your browser then click on link. http://www.mobilehomeparkmagazines.com/1195-2/
PLEASE SIGN UP FOR OUR WEBSITE ACCESS!!
The website will offer residents a private area where you can access the Park Directory and Meeting Notes, among other info. It is up now!
Please log on and sign up under the Residents tab for a user name and password!
Rmseniorshelpingseniors.org
Did you know that ELS (our management) has a Considering Others program that can possibly help you?
Check it out at: www.considerothers.org/who-we-are/
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October Birthdays
Nancy Kaufhold #26
Thi Le Dang #54
William Bischof #66
Nancy Boyer #128
Kim Shrin #102
10/10 Ann Heim #104
10/11 Anna Gonzalez #107
10/12
Patti Bronold #105
10/12 Azatt Aziz #7
10/12 Laura Kekahuna #53
10/14 Anovar Mati #7
10/17 Tacy Weaver #135
10/19 Marilyn Hammond #61
10/20 Madelyn Del Nero #73
10/21 Kelly Benson #43
10/27 Rick Grasse #92
10/27 Eddy Macias #22
10/28 Tim Schooley #19
10/28 Bobbie Kostewa #144
10/28 Craig Sweet #101
10/28 Nancy Schluter #58
10/31 Maier Galanti #5
Bulletin Board
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National Pretzel Month - You’ve already celebrated National Soft Pretzel Month in April and it was delicious. But let’s not forget October when we pay tribute to our twisty snack friend during National Pretzel Month. Soft, crunchy, looped, straight, or as a bread, pretzels have captured the imagination of the Western world and have a long history and large influence. So snack away and enjoy the essence of pretzel! Fitting for October with the pretzel being a major staple for Oktoberfest!
October 2nd Otherwise known as the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day in Judaism. The holiday lasts approximately 25 hours and is typically observed with fasting and prayer in alignment with the themes of atonement and repentance. On Yom Kippur, people observing the holiday are asked to abstain from food and drink (as well as bathing and marital relations). In turn, it is encouraged that people spend the day asking God’s forgiveness for their sins and donating to charity.
Celebrate the Navy’s Birthday on October 13 and recognize the brave men and women who have served our country past and present. Established during the Revolutionary War, the original Continental Navy was formed, disbanded, and then reestablished nearly 10 years later. Today it’s the largest and most capable navy in the world, with the highest combined battle fleet tonnage. The Navy also boasts the world’s largest aircraft carrier fleet, over 300,000 active personnel, and nearly 100,000 in the Ready Reserve.
National Chocolate Day, celebrated each October 28, is nothing short of a special tribute to mankind’s greatest culinary invention. (Sorry, pizza.) Chocolate can enhance even the most luxurious dessert items. On the other hand, you can get your fix from a simple candy bar. Hint: Try for chocolate with a “high cacao” percentage and low added sugar. Any way you like it, enjoy some chocolate today!
Halloween on October 31 is undoubtedly the creepiest, most ghostly holiday of them all. Children dress up as Batman, the Joker, Wonder Woman, or some other favorite character; go to parties or walk their neighborhoods with jack o’ lanterns full of sweets as they go trick-or-treating. Spooky decorations fill windows and porches and screams can be heard in living rooms up and down the country as we collectively binge our favorite horror movies.
October 13th – Columbus Day aka Indigenous People’s Day!
RESIDENTS NEED TO KNOW
- Ladies Lunch – Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 11:30am Panchos Mexican Restaurant On Fletcher Parkway
Please contact Beverly Lavallee to RSVP! 508-208-7617, Spc #16
Couple’s Lunch - Friday, October 10, 2025 at 11:30am Café 67
12381 Mapleview St, Lakeside
Please call or text Beverly, 508-208-7617 or Dave, 508-320-4840 if you are going.
BILLARD’S ROOM ANNOUNCEMENT
PLEASE RECYCLE PROPERLY!!
Only throw items in blue bins that are recyclable.
NO PLASTIC BAGS! those go in the trash bins. Breakdown boxes, throw only cardboard, bottles, cans and paper goods! NO TRASH!!
PLEASE BE A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER!!
Clean up after your dog poops!! That is your responsibility!! Stepping on or driving over your dog’s poop piles is never pleasant. Be a responsible pet owner and pick up after your dogs. The poop piles around the park are an eye sore and no one wants to see them!!
NO PETS, FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE POOL TABLE ROOM! PEOPLE ARE RUINING THE TABLES!!
NO RESIDENT PARKING IN THE VISITOR PARKING SPACES!!
Those spaces are for visitors only!!
When residents are parked in the visitor spaces around the clubhouse during events that means that our residents that have physical limitations have nowhere to park. Park in your carports or rent a parking space in the lots for your extra car!! Be a responsible resident!!
Helping Friends~~~
FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN IN THE LIBRARY!
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
**** HOURS: NOW 8:30am until it’s gone!****
The Food Bank is open EVERY SATURDAY starting at 8:00am!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Please remember that the food bank is for everyone regardless of income!!
Do you need vegetables or anything else from the Food Bank?
Please call Beverly at 508-208-7617 and I can bring some to you!
Donation Can’s will be out at all events if you’d like to donate to the Food Pantry. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOU CANNOT LEAVE FRESH FOODS OUT ON THE LIBRARY
TABLE!! If you have donations text me at 508-208-7617!
It’s been my honor to have been able to make this food pantry an area of help to those who need it.
~ Beverly Lavallee, Spc#16~
For our Arabic Residents!
We Appreciate our Block Captains!
For our Vietnamese Residents!
Tháng Tám vui vẻ! Đừng quên
n tham gia ngân hàng thực
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Block Captains are those volunteers that get your flyers for events and Bugles onto your clips. We appreciate their time and energy in our community. It’s not always easy since we are all getting up there in age, so next time you see your block captain let them know they are appreciated!
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y lúc 8:30 sáng.Chúng ta sẽ tổ chức một
buổi tiệc mùa hè. Hãy làm món
We had our Block Captain Appreciation Dinner and discussed challenges, and accomplishments!
ăn mùa hè yêu thích của bạn và
đến câu lạc bộ chia sẻ với mọi
Who are our Block Captains?
người! Ngày 17 tháng 8 lúc 4:00
chiều.Tháng Tám là Tháng
From left to right…
Quốc Gia Hạnh Phúc, dành riêng
để kỷ niệm những điều khiến
bạn hạnh phúc! Dành thời gian
Margie Valderrama, Beverly Lavallee (not a block captain), Bergith Weber, Rick Samaniego, Nadine Ruiz, Mary Fife, Steve Franklin, Dave Lavallee and Takla Khalife!
để làm những điều khiến bạn
hạnh phúc trong tháng
này!!Chúc phước cho tất cả mọi
người! Beverly
We thank you all for your service to our community over the past year!
WELCOME COMMITTEE PERSON
If you have a new neighbor that has moved in, please contact Phyllis Graff in Space 129 at 619-977-5604 and let her know. She is the Welcome Committee Person and goes and greets the newbies and gives them a folder with helpful information about our community!
New Residents! WELCOME to Rancho Mesa!!
Welcome to our community!
We hope to see you at our monthly meetings on the 1st Monday of the month beginning again in September and at our Future Events! Please come so we can meet you all!
Some men in our community would like to get some events going just for the guys! Would you be interested in a Billard’s Tournament Night or a Friendly Poker Night or maybe a Dart Night?
If so, please call:
Richard Samaniego 619-382-0710 or Leonard Salvatore 619-818-8001
Those interested can get together and decide what Night and Time would work best for everyone! It’s time for the MEN to UNITE!!
Smores by the Firepit Sunday, October 26, 2025 6:00 PM ~ FREE Event
Only Bingo’s in July are: August 12th & 26th only Every bingo has treats, coffee, soda and water at half-time.
Come on down to the community firepit for some Yummy, Gooey Marshmallow Smores! Bring your own drink of choice!
SAVETHEDATES!!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 4:00 PM ~ $7.00 per person
It’s time to celebrate Oktoberfest with friends, food, and fun!
Come enjoy:
�� Pretzels & Dips
�� Grilled Bratwurst on Buns, Warm German Potato Salad, Sweet & Sour Green Beans & German Chocolate Cake for Dessert
�� Fellowship and great company
Bring your appetite and your best Oktoberfest spirit— we can’t wait to see you!
RSVP Required: Don’t forget to sign up early! See Flyers!
NEW and PRESENT RESIDENTS!
Have you tried out our Bingo games in the clubhouse on Tuesday Evenings?
We have Bingo games Every Tuesday at 6:30pm (No Bingo on the 5th Tuesdays). Cash prizes and a 50/50 drawing! Plus, they serve some great free snacks at halftime!
It’s’ only $1 per card and $.50 if you want a soda! Come down and try it out!
Begins promptly at 6:30. Get there early!
ATTENTION BUNCO PLAYERS!!
Looking for More Players!!
Bunco Night is on October 15th at 6:00pm.
Phyllis Graff a call at 619-977-5604, space #129
1st Saturday of every month!
Our Community Breakfast Is held on the 1st Saturday of the month from 8:00 – 10:00am
We cook your breakfast just the way you like it! Call 508-208-7617 for a ride or meal delivery!
SeniorDiscountOpportunities
I researched Senior Discounts and came up with this list of more local participants:
Chair Exercise Class
Arby's: 10% off or a free drink with purchase for those 55 and older.
Burger King: 10% off for individuals 60 or older, with additional discounts on drinks sometimes available.
Chick-Fil-A: A 10% discount or a free small drink or coffee for customers 55 and up.
Dunkin' Donuts: A 10% discount or a free coffee is offered for seniors 55 and older.
McDonald's: While there's no official corporate discount, many locations offer discounted coffee or drinks for seniors 55 and over.
The classes for August will be held on August 12th & 26th at 9:30am and August 5th & 19th at 6:00pm
Dairy Queen: Senior discounts, such as 10% off or a free small drink, vary by location for those 55 and older.
Golden Corral: Seniors 60 and older can get 10% off their bill.
(Day & Night times to accommodate everyone!)
Hardee's: Diners 52 and older may get 69-cent coffee and 10% off meals at participating locations.
KFC: A free small drink with any meal for seniors 55 and older.
Sonic: 10% off or a free drink for seniors 60 and older.
Subway: Participating locations offer a 10% discount to customers 60 and older
El Pollo Loco: Save 10%, 60+ years.
IHOP: Has 55+ menu
with Christina in the Clubhouse. The classes are for everyone! Please come and try it out.
AMC Theaters: Discounted movie tickets at select locations, 60+
Cinemark Theaters: Discount movie ticket for Senior’s Day and Early Bird Specials, 62+
Call Christina at 619-788-2309 if you are interested in joining!
National Parks America the Beautiful Senior Pass: $80 Life time park pass to more than 2,000 parks, 62+
Waivers will need to be signed prior to starting the class.
Regal Cinemas: Discounted movie tickets at select locations, 60+
Showcase Cinemas: Discount admission at select theaters; popcorn and soda for $4.50, 60+
SilverSneakers: Free healthy living and fitness classes at over 17,000 locations, 65+
Michaels Crafts: 10% off, 55+, must tell them you want the discount
Ross Dress for Less: 10% Tuesdays are Senior discount days, must tell them you are a senior.
Amazon Prime: 50% off Prime membership for qualifying government asst recipient, includes SSI & SNAP
CVS Veterans Advantage: 20% off your purchase. VetRewards member.
Goodwill Senior Savings Day: 10% off your purchase, 60+years on Tuesdays.
Kohl’s: 15% off on Wednesdays for 60+ yrs. Must present ID at checkout.
Red, White, and Blue Thrift Stores Senior Citizens Day: 50% off, 55+ Wednesdays.
Walgreens Seniors Day: 20% off eligible items, 55+ check your local Walgreens for days.
New Season’s Market: 10% Wednesdays; Veterans 10% on Tuesdays. 65+.
Carnival Cruises: Exclusive savings for seniors 55+.
Royal Caribbean: Exclusive senior pricing on selected sailings, 55+.
Marriott Hotel: Senior discount rate, 62+
Thrifty Car Rental: Join Silver Thrifty Club and save 5%, 50+
Get those Hawaiian Shirts out…Dig out those Hawaiian Dresses
Amtrak: Save 10% on most rail fares, 65+
United & Delta Airlines: Senior fares to select travel destinations, 65+
The Hawaiian Luau is happening on September 21st at 4pm.
Great Food and Great Entertainment!
AARP Members have discounts exclusively for their members in all areas: Membership only $16 per year: Including: Travel, hotels, cars, restaurants, etc. (Well worth the price of the membership!!)
AT & T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Lively’s phone plans: All have senior plans and rates.
Mark your calendars!! You won’t want to miss it!
An Opportunity for you to help us help others in the park!
The RM Seniors Helping Seniors is making an effort to help people to recycle and also to alleviate the room in the recycle bin!
The recycling programs is working! We got quite a few bags back!
Please Consider donating your bottles & cans to help our club! Please only put bottles and cans that say CRV recycling on them!
October’s pickup date will be on October 25th!
Place bags near your mailbox by 12 noon!
Dave at 508-320-4840 or Bergith at 619-607-8237 for earlier pickups. A new bag will be provided to you at that time.
This will help with the recycling and will also help our group!
Food Pantry Donation Jar
Please continue donating to our food pantry when you come to events. There is a donation jar located on the check in table with Christina! A Huge THANK YOU to all who are giving! You are making a difference!
Health and Wellness for Seniors in El Cajon, California
El Cajon offers a variety of local programs, services, and resources tailored to enrich seniors' lives across physical, social, and mental domains. Here's a breakdown of what’s available in your community:
1. Nutrition & Social Engagement
• Salvation Army's “Love the Elderly” Program
Seniors (60+) can enjoy weekday lunches featuring fellowship, educational classes, and entertainment. Meals are served Monday–Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a suggested donation of just $4. Some transportation is provided. elcajon.salvationarmy.org
2. Fitness & Active Lifestyle
• County-Sponsored “Feeling Fit Club”
Offers structured sessions for older adults, focusing on strength, balance, aerobic endurance, and flexibility in a supportive environment. County of San Diego
• El Cajon Parks & Recreation Classes
A robust calendar includes “Wake Up and Tone Up,” “Balance/Fall Prevention,” Zumba Fitness, Water Aerobics, Pickleball, Yoga, and more. Refer to their quarterly Rec Guide for current offerings. elcajon.gov
• Aquatic & Mind–Body Activities
Community resources highlight the benefits of aquatics gentle on joints yet effective for full-body workouts as well as yoga and meditation to support physical and mental well-being. nationalrealitytvawards.com
3. Healthcare, Therapy & Daily Support
• St. Paul’s PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Located at 1306 Broadway, this center provides a full continuum of services medical care, physical and occupational therapy, nutritional meals, behavioral health support, home-care services, and social activities. A holistic option designed to improve mobility, coordination, memory, and mood through social engagement. St. Paul's PACE+1
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Available for seniors (65+) who meet financial eligibility and need assistance at home to remain independent covering homemaker and personal care services provided through the County Health and Human Services Agency. El Cajon RESOURCES
4. Educational Resources
• El Cajon Library & Sharp Senior Resource Center
The library hosts a Health & Wellness Book Mobile and provides health education materials. Sharp’s center, located in nearby La Mesa, offers lectures (e.g., fall prevention, brain health), gentle fitness classes, safety support (like Project CARE), and health screenings. El Cajon RESOURCES
5. Transportation & Accessibility
• RideFACT Transportation Service
Seniors age 60+ can schedule general transportation citywide (including to appointments, classes, shopping) from 7 AM–8 PM, seven days a week. Advance reservation required via (888) 924-3228. elcajon.gov
• Home Repair Assistance (HRLP)
The City of El Cajon offers no-interest loans up to $50,000 to help seniors make safety and health-focused home repairs (e.g., grab bars, roofing, water heaters) that support aging in place. HomeCare.org
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4. Colgate rival
9. Common Market inits.
10. Sled dog
11. “Casablanca” pianist
12. Ms. Williams in aquamusicals
13. Ancient rival of Athens
15. First word of the Constitution
16. Aleppo’s land
18. Word in a simile
20. Quantum theory pioneer Max
23. Wet lowland
25. “Smoking or ___?”
26. Gauchos’ weapons
27. Big deal
28. Doesn’t ignore
29. Tennis match part
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1. Remainder
2. “Awright!”
3. High points
4. Dark
5. “From ___ with Love”
6. “C’___ la vie!”
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8. Phoenician trading center
14. Action on the side
17. Kournikova and Karenina
18. Court order against antisocial behaviour
19. Mop up, naut.
21. The “C” in U.P.C.
22. Masseur’s target
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The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
October Sudoku
How to solve sudoku puzzles
No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only
appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.
TRIVIA TEASER
T Time
1. What company is represented on the New York Stock Exchange ticker by the letter T? a-Target, b-Radio Shack, c-AT&T, d-Kodak.
2. Who played the title character on the TV cop show "T.J. Hooker"? a-Jack Lord, b-William Shatner, c-Erik Estrada, d-Burt Reynolds.
3. In what city could you ride the commuter rail service known as the T? a-San Francisco, b-San Antonio, c-Boston, dMiami.
4. What is the middle name of Captain James T. Kirk on "Star Trek"? a-Taylor, b-Thomas, c-Timothy, d-Tiberius.
5. In what country would you find the headquarters for the T-Mobile telecommunications service? a-Germany, b-Norway, c-Canada, d-South Korea.
6. White blood cells known as T-cells get their name because they mature in what part of the human body? a-Teeth, b-Thalamus, c-Thymus, d-Tegument.
7. One way of investing your money is with the purchase of T-bills. What does the T in T-bill stand for? a-Tax, b-Tangible, c-Transaction, d-Treasury.
8. What 1962 instrumental hit with an edible title was the highest-ranking song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by Booker T. and the MGs? a-"Bread and Butter," b-"Cotton Candy," c-"Green Onions," d-"Sugar and Spice."
9. T-Bag was the nickname of a villain played by Robert Knepper on what Fox TV drama series? a-"Oz," b-"24," c-"Touch," d-"Prison Break."
10. What did the T stand for in the names of T.E. Lawrence and T.S. Eliot? aThomas, b-Theodore, c-Tyler, d-Terrell.
QUOTES
Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier. Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America in 1492.
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. Christopher Columbus, discovered the new world in 1492
Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.
George Addair, Founder of the Omega Vector, a self knowledge program
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
Francis Bacon: English philosopher, statesman, scientist and author
When you forgive, you in no way change the past -- but you sure do change the future.
Bernard Meltzer, radio host of "What's Your Problem" in Philadelphia
He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.
Lao Tzu: philosopher of ancient China
You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today's the day. Say it: this is going to be my day.
Brendon Burchard, author, of The Millionaire Messenger.
Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, but a thing to be achieved.
William Jennings Bryan: American politician from the 1890s
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.
Edward Everett Hale, editor and author of 60 books
The Lighter Side
Leather
When a woman wears leather clothing, a man's heart beats faster. His throat gets dry. He gets weak in the knees and begins to think irrationally.
Ever wonder why?
She smells like a new truck!
Old man
He was eating lunch at a truck stop when three bikers walked in. The first pushed his cigarette into the old man's pie, then took a seat at the counter.
The second spit in the old man's milk, then took a seat at the counter. The third turned his plate over and then took a seat at the counter.
The old man left without a word. One of the bikers said to the waitress, "Humph, not much of a man is he?"
The waitress replied: "Not much of a truck driver either. He just backed his truck over three motorcycles."
What to do
An elderly couple just bought cellphones and learned how to text. She was the romantic type and one afternoon sent him this message.
"If you are sleeping, send me your dreams.
If you are laughing, send me your smile.
If you are eating, send me a bite.
If you are drinking, send me a sip.
If you are crying, send me your tears. I love you."
The husband texted back to her: "I'm in the bathroom. Please advise."
Answer to 'T Time'
1-c, AT&T
2-b, William Shatner
3-c, Boston
4-d, Tiberius
5-a, Germany
6-c, Thymus
7-d, Treasury
8-c, "Green Onions" 9-d, "Prison Break" 10-a, Thomas
Awareness Months
Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month.
October 2025 Calendar
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
German-American Heritage Month. National Crime Prevention Month.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. National Dental Hygiene Month.
National Polish-American Heritage Month.
Fire Prevention Week. Oct 6-12. Contact Lens Safety Month
Holidays and Special Days
1-2, Yom Kippur, holiest day in Judaism, begins at sundown with fasting and prayer for atonement.
1, National Homemade Cookies Day, celebrates baking and sharing homemade cookies.
2, Gandhi Jayanti, India, honors Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday with tributes to his nonviolence legacy.
4, National Taco Day, honors tacos with food events and promotions nationwide. Sometimes listed as October 7.
5, World Teachers’ Day, recognizes educators’ contributions to learning and society.
6-13, Sukkot, Jewish festival begins at sundown, celebrates harvest and Israelites’ desert journey.
6, National Coaches Day, honors coaches for mentoring and inspiring athletes.
7, National Frappe Day, celebrates frothy coffee drinks with café specials.
8, National Pierogi Day, honors Polish dumplings with culinary events.
9, Fire Prevention Day, promotes fire safety awareness with local events.
10, World Mental Health Day, raises awareness for mental health support and care.
12, National Farmers Day, honors farmers’ contributions to food and agriculture.
13, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, United States, federal holiday commemorates Columbus’s arrival or honors Native American cultures; banks and post offices closed.
15, National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, honors families affected by loss.
16, World Food Day, promotes global action against hunger and food insecurity.
17, National Pasta Day, celebrates pasta with recipes and restaurant specials.
18, National Chocolate Cupcake Day, honors sweet treats with baking and indulgence.
20, Diwali, Hindu Festival of Lights, celebrates good over evil with lamps and festivities.
21, Bandi Chhor Divas, Sikh holiday commemorates Guru Hargobind’s release from prison.
24, United Nations Day, marks the UN’s founding with global peace events.
25, National Greasy Foods Day, celebrates indulgent comfort foods like fries.
27, Navy Day, United States, honors the U.S. Navy’s service and contributions.
28, National Chocolate Day, celebrates chocolate with sweet treats and promotions.
29, National Cat Day, honors feline companions with pet adoption events.
30, National Candy Corn Day, celebrates the iconic Halloween treat.
31, Halloween, United States, festive day with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations.
Events and Festivals
1-4, New Holland Farmers Fair at New Holland, PA. Showcases agricultural displays, food vendors, and community events.
1-13, Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival at Cream Ridge, NJ. Features sunflower fields, u-pick flowers, and food trucks.
1-27, Tri State Sunflower Festival at Swedesboro, NJ. Offers sunflower picking, hayrides, and family-friendly activities.
1-25, Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest at Manalapan, NJ. Includes pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and fall-themed games
1-27, Harvest Village at Holmdel, NJ. Features fall crafts, food vendors, and seasonal activities.
1-31, Fall Harvest Days at Norz Hill Farm, Hillsborough, NJ. Offers hayrides, pumpkin picking, and farm-fresh food.
1-31, INKTOBER. Artists create one ink drawing daily, shared online at inktober.com.
2-5, North Carolina State Fair at Raleigh, NC. Features rides, livestock shows, food vendors, and live music.
3-5, Unionville Community Fair at Kennett Square, PA. Showcases local crafts, food, and agricultural exhibits.
6-10, Manheim Community Farm Show at Manheim, PA. Highlights farming, crafts, and food competitions.
10-12, Autumn Leaves Festival at Mount Airy, NC. Offers soul food, bluegrass music, and craft vendors.
10-13, New York Comic Con at Manhattan, NY. Showcases pop culture with celebrity panels and cosplay events.
10-13, Food Festival at Tanger Outlets, Deer Park, NY. Features global cuisine, live music, and family activities.
13-18, Dillsburg Farmers Fair at Dillsburg, PA. Features agricultural exhibits, food stalls, and community events.
17-27, Pensacola Interstate Fair at Pensacola, FL. Offers rides, entertainment, and food vendors.
18-19, Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival at Jim Thorpe, PA. Showcases autumn scenery, crafts, and live music.[
18-19, Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkin Festival at Pittsburgh, PA. Features giant pumpkins, food trucks, and family fun.
18-19, Crafts in the Meadow at Richboro, PA. Offers handmade crafts, art, and local food vendors.
19, Kennett Square Clover Market at Kennett Square, PA. Features artisan crafts, food trucks, and live music.
20-26, Arizona State Fair at Phoenix, AZ. Includes rides, food vendors, and live entertainment.
What you should know about Lyme disease
Tick bite rates are soaring across the U.S. as the hungry arachnids expand their typical geographic areas and stay active for longer periods each year. According to Healthline, that means that Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are on the rise, too.
Lyme disease is most commonly associated with bites from deer ticks. Before feeding, these sesame seedsized bugs sport brown or reddish-brown bodies with dark plates that resemble shields on their backs. They're most prevalent in the Northeast and Midwest, particularly in wooded areas.
In humans, Lyme disease can develop as quickly as one day after a bite. The classic early symptom is erythema migrans, which is a bulls-eye shaped rash around the bite. Other early symptoms can include fever, chills, enlarged lymph nodes, vision changes, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. In its later stages, complications from Lyme disease can include meningitis and heart arrhythmias.
Both early and advanced Lyme disease are treatable with antibiotics, though complications may take time to resolve.
The best way to combat Lyme disease is not to get it in the first place. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants on walks in wooded areas, ideally in lighter colors that will make it easier to spot a dark-colored tick. Apply bug repellent that contains permethrin to the outside of your clothing, use DEET repellent on your skin, and stay away from areas with heavy undergrowth. After you return home, check yourself (plus kids and pets) for any unwelcome hitchhikers, and throw your hiking clothes in the dryer to let the heat kill any ticks you didn't see.
If you find a tick embedded in your skin, use a tissue to firmly grasp the body and gently pull it out. Don't yank it -- this might leave the tick's head still stuck in your skin. Once the tick is out, clean the area and your hands with soapy water (or hand sanitizer if soapy water is unavailable) and flush the tick down the toilet or drown it in rubbing alcohol as soon as possible. If you're out in the woods when you remove the tick, trap it in a sealed container (such as a plastic baggie) until you can safely dispose of it.
Eat these veggies to reduce colon cancer risk
If you weren't sold on broccoli just yet, it might be time to reconsider your position after a new study found that higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables was associated with a significantly decreased risk of colon cancer.
According to Fox News, Chinese researchers analyzed data from 17 studies with nearly 640,000 total participants and found that the group that ate the most vegetables were 17 percent less likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer than the group that ate the most vegetables.
Researchers found that the cancerfighting benefits started with participants who ate just 20 grams of vegetables per day. The benefits stacked up with higher vegetable consump-
tion, leveling off at about 40 grams per day.
Cruciferous vegetables, which includes broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, contain compounds called glucosinolates that break down into substances called isothiocyanates during digestion. Isothiocyanates can help kill damaged cells or slow or stop the growth of unhealthy or potentially malignant cells.
While the researchers noted some limitation in the study's design, the data still illustrates a strong link between lower vegetable consumption and colon cancer. Low consumption of dietary fiber and vegetables and excessive caffeine and alcohol consumption are all associated with increased risk of colon cancer.
Health in the News
Eli Lilly to seek approval for new weight
loss drug
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly has announced that it will seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the weight loss drug orforglipron. According to the New York Times, the GLP-1 drug is administered in a daily pill, unlike popular injectable GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Participants in Lilly's clinical trials lost an average of 27.3 pounds each.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise
Early trials of a one-size-fits-all pancreatic cancer vaccine indicates that it may be effective at preventing recurrence of difficult-to-treat pancreatic cancers. According to NBC News, the vaccine targets KRAS gene mutations, which are associated with up to 90 percent of pancreatic cancers and 40 percent of colorectal cancers. The vaccine stimulates an immune response that targets and destroys cells with KRAS mutations.
Experts say that "Ozempic blindness" fears may be overblown
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may slightly increase the risk of certain eye conditions and vision loss, but experts say that there's no reason to panic. According to two new studies published in the journal JAMA, patients with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1s may face a modestly increased risk of diabetic retinopathy, but are still at decreased overall risk of life-threatening complications. The study authors recommended regular screening and monitoring to detect potential vision complications early.
