- Duct Cleaning / Refreshing
- Leveling & Foundation Repair
- Permanent Foundation (433a)
- Plumbing Repairs & Re-Pipes
- Flooring, Paneling & Trim
- Doors & Windows
- Painting
- Roofs & Skylights
- Heating, A/C & Swamp Coolers
- Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels
- Decks & Steps
- Awnings & Patio Enclosures
- Siding, Skirting & Subfloor Repairs 855.906.6077
Denice Hornsby
909-238-9290
713 Catalpa
Diane Schroeder
716-598-0627
243 Albatross isolabreeze@gmail.com dianeschroeder6615@gmail.com
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Birthdays and Anniversaries Calendar
Meet Your New Neighbor
October Page
Recipe of the Month
Buy – Sell – Swap – Donate & Advertisements
Activities & Community Pages
Activities & Social Clubs & Groups
Gail Frazier 949-633-6323
gail8frazier@gmail.com
Joan Flinn 714-290-5993 inlikeflinn123@gmail.com
Diane Schroeder
Diane Schroeder
Denice Hornsby
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Round Up Community Bulletin
If you would like to post an individual group, club, activity or service in the Round Up Community Bulletin Board contact Diane Schroeder 716-598-0627 dianeschroeder6615@gmail.com
All Submissions are due by October 10th to be in the November issue.
Rancho La Siesta Office Hours
9:00am - 12pm & 1:00pm - 4:00pm Fountain Valley Police Department
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
Non-Emergency Phone Number
Closed Wed, Sat, Sun 714-593-4485
Office Phone: 714-962-3841
In case of emergency Dial 911 Email: rancholasiesta@gmail.com
Peg Klinck - Manager
Bryan Kadowaki 714- 962-1405 bryan@katoproperties.com
Mark Potter – Assistant Manager
Joyce Boatman – Office Assistant
On October 15th, we give a nod to the curmudgeons, the grumblers, and the grouches among us.
National Grouch Day, a Sesame Street-inspired holiday is a light-hearted way to recognize and embrace our occasional grumpy feelings. It reminds us that it’s normal to have off days and to acknowledge our moods with a sense of humor.
Even Oscar, the most famous grouch, deep down, has a heart of gold.
Believe it or not, complaining can have positive effects. It can help us vent, build connections when others empathize, and even lead to problem-solving.
Research shows that feeling grumpy from time to time is normal and can even be linked to higher levels of attentiveness and critical thinking.
Many beloved grouches, from Ebenezer Scrooge to the Grinch remind us that even the grumpiest hearts can change. Sometimes, all the grouchiest person needs is just little kindness to brighten their day.
Why did Abraham Lincoln have a beard?
On October 15 1860, a few weeks before he was elected President, Lincoln received a letter from 11-year-old Grace Bedell of Westfield NY. She encouraged him to “grow out his whiskers”. “You would look a great deal better if your face is not so thin”. “People would vote for you and then you would be President”
In Lincoln's response of October 19, he gave no promises, but a month later allowed his beard to grow. When Lincoln stopped in Westfield on his way to his inauguration, he met Grace, showing off his new beard to the girl who inspired it. What do you call someone who shaves 50 times a day but still has a beard? A Barber!
Halloween is also National Knock-Knock Jokes Day!
One of the earliest documented “knock-knock” jokes appeared in a 1936 newspaper advertisement for a roofing company. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Rufus. Rufus who?
Rufus the most important part of the house!
Ranch La Siesta HOO
You are invited
All RLS Homeowners and Residents
Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30 PM
Join us and visit the newly updated RLS Clubhouse
2026-27 Board Nominations and Elections
Nominate someone for the new 2026-27 Board of Directors
“Alone we can do so little, but together we can accomplish so much”.
Your Homeowners Organization will provide desserts and drinks
Your Homeowners Organization 24-25 Board
Jerry Supernaw, President Ed Heins, Vice President
Cindy Fink, Treasurer Susan Heins, Membership
Colleen Pinkerton, Secretary
Be Cute be Scary, be Funny or Hairy
It’s all up to you!
No Fee to enter
No need to sign up
Judging is Friday, October 31st
Fabulous prizes will be awarded!
Don’t worry, don’t scurry
If you’re not home we’ll let you know if you’re a winner.
Questions? Contact Diane Schroeder 716-598-0627
Directions
Step 1
Ingredients
2 cups “JIFFY” Baking Mix
1/3 cup oil
1-2/3 cups sugar
1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 eggs
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
1/3 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9” x 5” loaf pan.
Step 2
Combine oil, sugar and spice. Add eggs, pumpkin and baking mix. Blend well.
Fold in nuts (optional).
Step 3
Pour into pan.
Bake 65 – 75 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Step 4
Remove from pan immediately. Cool on rack before slicing.
The story of "JIFFY" began in 1930, when Mabel White Holmes of Chelsea, Michigan, created the first-ever prepared baking mix. Her goal was simple: to make baking easier and more accessible for everyone. Mabel developed a mix that only required milk to produce perfect, fluffy biscuits every time.
Mabel named the baking mix "JIFFY", recalling a childhood memory of her family’s cook promising biscuits would be ready “in a 'JIFFY'.” That name and the product—stuck.
Mabel’s innovation revolutionized home baking and helped families during the Great Depression during WWII.
Today, Chelsea Milling remains a family-owned business, now in its fifth generation, still based in Chelsea, Michigan.
My name’s Margaret. I’m 80. I live in a little house on Sycamore Street in Ohio. Used to work as a switchboard operator for 40 years, back when you needed someone to connect your calls. I knew everyone’s voice in town. Mrs. Karen’s nervous giggle. Old Mr. Henderson’s gruff "Hello?". The way teenagers whispered secrets into the receiver.
After I retired, the world got quieter. Too quiet.
Last winter, I noticed something about my neighbor, Doris. She’s 84. Lives alone since her husband moved to that care home upstate. Every morning, I’d see her sitting by her front window, staring at the telephone. Just... waiting. But that phone never rang. Not once in three weeks. I’d wave. She’d smile weakly, but her eyes stayed glued to that silent thing on the table.
One icy Tuesday, I couldn’t stand it anymore. I shuffled across the street in my slippers, knocked on her door, and said, "Doris, I think my peach cobbler recipe is missing something. Can I borrow your cinnamon?"
She looked confused. "Margaret, it’s 9 a.m."
"I know, dear. Just need that cinnamon."
She let me in. We had coffee. I didn’t even take the cinnamon. But as I left, I saw her shoulders relax. Like she’d been holding her breath.
The next day, I called her. Just to say, "Doris, the sky’s the color of your favorite teacup today."
She laughed, a real, warm sound I hadn’t heard in years. "Margaret, you’re daft!"
But she sounded happy.
So I kept calling. Not for anything. Just to say, "Saw a cardinal on your feeder." Or "Remember that storm in ’98?" Or even, "I burnt the toast again."
Then, something small happened. Doris called me. "Margaret," she whispered, "my faucet’s dripping like a leaky heart. Can you… tell me what to do?" (She knew I knew nothing about faucets). I pretended to. We talked for 20 minutes.
I told my bridge club friends at the VFW hall. "Just call someone who lives alone," I said. "Don’t ask why. Just call."
Marge called her sister in Toledo who lost her husband last year. Frank called his old coworker who never leaves his apartment. We didn’t make a big deal. No signs. No Facebook pages. Just... phones ringing. Then, Doris fell.
It was a Thursday. Rainy. She slipped in her bathroom, couldn’t reach the phone. Hurt her hip. Lying there for hours, cold and scared.
But here’s what saved her.At 2 p.m., my friend Betty always calls Doris to gossip about Days of Our Lives. When Doris didn’t answer? Betty called me. When I didn’t get her? I called Doris’s daughter in Chicago. When she didn’t pick up? I called the sheriff’s non-emergency line.
They found Doris at 2:47 p.m. Shivering but alive. Now? Our little street hums with ring tones. Not just mine and Doris’s. Mrs. Gable next door gets calls from her grandson in college just to hear her voice. Mr. Karen, who’s deaf, gets texts from neighbors "Saw your roses blooming. Beautiful."
Last week, Doris brought me a pie. "For the cinnamon you never took," she said. Her phone rang while she was here. It was Marge, calling to say her grandson had a baby. Doris answered it, tears in her eyes, and said, "Tell him.... tell him we’re all so proud."
Nobody’s phone stays silent anymore.
We didn’t build a fridge or hang coats. We just remembered how to reach. One ring at a time. You know who needs to hear a voice today? Call them. Right now. Don’t wait for a reason. Sometimes, the most important words are the ones that say "I remembered you."
Because the quietest loneliness isn’t being alone in a room.... it’s being forgotten in a world full of noise.
Thank you to Patricia for the submission
05.20.2025 by UCI Health
Pets can be just the ticket to improve your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing as you age, says UCI Health geriatrician Dr. Lisa Gibbs.
Bringing a pet into your life can spark joy in unexpected ways from playful messes to warm cuddles. Beyond the endearing tricks, imploring looks and tail wags, pets also have a surprisingly positive effect on your well-being. Whether it’s encouraging you to get outside for daily walks or offering comfort during quiet moments at home, animals can contribute meaningfully to both your physical and emotional health.
These joys of pet ownership aren’t limited by age, but they can be especially profound for older adults.
As people grow older, they often face reduced social engagement and physical challenges may limit their ability to socialize. For some, the days may feel long or lacking in purpose. That’s where a pet can make a meaningful difference.
“For seniors who are feeling isolated, a pet can be transformational, offering connection and purpose,” says UCI Health geriatrician Dr. Lisa Gibbs
If you’re considering a pet to enhance your life as you age, here are some things to keep in mind.
Studies have shown that pet ownership is linked to a variety of health benefits including:
• Improved cardiovascular health and blood pressure control
• Increased opportunities for physical activity and exercise
• Decreased loneliness
• A marked drop in levels of cortisol and stress
• An increased in social interactions
• Improved mood and emotional health
Surprisingly, felines may provide superior health benefits. A 2022 study found that cat owners experienced a greater reduction in cardiovascular disease risk factors than other pet owners. Other research on homebound older adults who own cats, found evidence of lower levels of depressive symptoms compared with dog owners.
Another study of nearly 8,000 older adults who lived alone found that having a pet was associated with a slower rate of cognitive decline, especially in verbal cognition, memory and fluency.
Whatever pet you choose, Gibbs considers them important for older adults’ health and well-being.
Pets often encourage older adults to increase activity levels.
Simply caring for a pet feeding, bathing, grooming, playing and petting them get a person moving. Dogs can be especially beneficial because they need daily walks that may in turn lead to more social interactions with neighbors and friends.
There are also well-trained therapy animals that allow people to participate in life more fully, says Gibbs. She notes that many of her patients have pet turtles, birds and fish that enhance their lives.
“The decision to own a pet is unique to every person, but if a patient expresses a desire to have one and is physically and cognitively able to care for it, I would support this decision,” Gibbs says.
It’s just as important to be fair to an adoptive animal and have plans for their care if the owner becomes very ill and no longer able to provide for their pet's needs, she cautions. “This may involve families or friends or rescue organizations who will take over if needed.”
Before bringing home a new pet, consider your lifestyle, mobility, budget, and health goals. Different animals have different needs, so think ahead about size, breed traits, and temperament. Small pets can create tripping hazards, while large dogs may pull you off balance. Falls can cause serious injuries and affect independence.
Also consider the energy required for training, barking control, and grooming. Senior pets may be easier to manage than puppies or kittens. Factor in ongoing costs like food, toys, vet care, and grooming. As Gibbs explains, “Pets can powerfully support an older adult’s health and well-being, but the situation must be a win-win for both owner and pet.”
Article provided by Dawn Hill, Owner of The Squeaky Toy, a website dedicated to restoring quality of life to dogs with the highest quality wellness supplements and mobility Gear. Check us out @ www.TheSqueakyToy.com
JOINTHEWAITINGLIST BY CALLINGTHE HOUSINGDEPARTMENTAT 714-593-4510.
HTTPS://WWW.FOUNTAINVALLEY.GOV/359/HOME-IMPROVEMENT-PROGRAM
Funded through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fountain Valley’s Home Improvement Program offers grants and rebates for mobile home repairs.
The City of Fountain Valley Home Improvement Program provides several types of financial assistance to qualified low income homeowners. All homes must be owner occupied and in need of repair. Qualified households of single-family residences up to four units may receive assistance under amaximum of 2 of the city's home improvement programs. Households that qualify for participation in multiple programs may choose to use both sources of assistance simultaneously or on separate occasions. The Homeowner's Guide to the program (PDF) explains the entire Home Improvement Program process.
Grant of up $15,000 for eligible repairs or up to $20,000 if roof replacement is necessary. The homeowner is not required to pay back any portion of the financial assistance received under this program. Participants may utilize the grant program once within a 10 year period.
Rebate of up to $5,000 for reimbursement of expenses incurred in completing approved repairs/improvements as part of the Home Improvement Program. Rebate amount is calculated at 50% of the total cost of improvements and is disbursed after the homeowner has paid for the initial cost of the repairs/improvements. Repeat assistance is allowed for rebates once every 7 years.
Up to $5,000, no repayment is required! Funds used to aid with ADA-Compliant improvements. Available to eligible single-family homeowners and mobile homeowners.
Thank you to Lee Ann Cameron for submitting idea for this article
Eligiblerepairsinclude:
• Pesttreatmentandwooddamagerepair
• Roofrepairorreplacement
• Abatementofcodeviolations
• Plastering,siding,andstucco
• Doorsandwindows
• Interiorandexteriorpainting
• Heatingandelectricalsystems
• Plumbing
• Accessibilitymodifications
• Andmanymore
What documents do I need to submit with my application?
TheCityofFountainValleyHomeImprovementProgramrequirethattheapplicant(s)and allhouseholdmemberssubmitthefollowingdocuments:
• Incomeverificationsuchasemploymentpaystubs,year-to-dateprofitandlossstatement, SocialSecurityAwardLetter,RetirementBenefitStatement,CashAidAwardLetters,and FederalandStateIncomeTaxReturns.
• AssetVerificationsuchascheckingandsavingsaccountstatements,currentBrokerage accountstatements,IRAstatements,andCertificateofDeposits.
• PropertyownershipverificationsuchascopiesoftheGrantDeed,MortgageStatement, HOADues,HELOC,orotherfinancing,MobileHomeRegistrationand/orCertificateofTitle, andverificationofmobilehomespacerent.
• CurrentHomeowner’sInsurancePolicy(ifinafloodplain,mustalsohavefloodinsurance).
• CurrentUtilityBillsandPropertyTaxBill.
For additional questions regarding the Home Improvement Program application process, please feel free to call the Housing Technician at (714) 593-4510.
Applications are available in the lobby of Fountain Valley City Hall located at 10200 Slater Avenue and can also be downloaded online by visiting the Housing webpage at www.fountainvalley.gov.
Applications are processed on a first-come first-serve basis. Call (714) 593-4510 for more information.
Below is a list of recommendations provided by some residents of the park. These are actual businesses our neighbors have used and provided to share quality vendors for your household services. We are grateful for any additions to this list. Please send your quality vendors info to: Denice 909-238-9290
Rancho La Siesta makes no recommendations or guarantees for these businesses listed.
COMPANY EMAIL or PHONE # REFERED BY:
A/C - HEATING American Mobile Home/ Appliance 714-745-2863 Patricia JCL & Sons 714-892-6599 jclweatherman@yahoo.com LeeAnn
COMPUTER TECH Jason Seifert, 714-585-9267 Jason@jmstechnical.com Jerry
CONTRACTOR Dave Volz 714-742-6263 Cheryl- Los Amigos
DOG GROOMING Lucky Paws 18050 Magnolia 714-968-5759 LeeAnn
PET Euthanasia(at home) Dr. Marki (peaceful, loving & private) (562) 999-4901 Christal
ELECTRICAL WORK Kimo Woehrmann 714-717-1703 Denice / Chloe
HOME CLEANING Jon Riding, Evergreen Cleaning 657-203-3393 Jerry
HOME WASHING(EXT) Pirate Pete's Power Washing / Dylan 909-573-5421 Cheryl
HOME WASHING(EXT) Mobile Home Washing/ Rick Dailey 951-956-7948 Gail and Patricia
Cecilio Perez 714-683-1101 Patricia
Coast Plumbing 714-241-1414 Christal/ Denice Rick Wymore 714-801-2071 LeeAnn
Wood Doctor/ Tyler 714-231-3301 Patricia
DMAC in Anaheim 714-808-3918 Patricia ROOFING Jay's Roofing 714-243-2120 Cheryl/ Denice SCREENS Surf City Screens(Doors&Windows) 714-465-0496 Patricia
SENIOR IN HOME CARE Sean Souza- HOME MATTERS 565-848-2273 Jerry SENIOR LIVING ADVISOR Tracy Lancaster 714-625-1725 info@locallivingsolutions.com Pam
Last month’s calendar incorrectly celebrated the September Birthdays and Anniversaries a day earlier than their actual date.
Gail Frazier has been off recovering from an injury and I have been filling in during her absence.
We thank you for brining this to our attention. And we hope you all enjoyed your special days! Keep reading!
Diane Schroeder
The Pet Memorial Garden located in the Community Garden by the pool. Place a memorial rock or object to remember pets that have passed through our lives and honor the companionship and comfort they provided to us.
If you know of a new neighbor that has moved in please let Joan know so that she can welcome them to our community. Contact Joan Flinn 714-290-5993 inlikeflinn123@gmail.com
ONLY the items listed below can be accepted at the recycling center. All Aluminum All Milk Jugs All Water Jugs Plastic Water Bottles Plastic Cans Juice Bottles Tea Bottles/Jars Beer & Wine Bottles
Any Item that is similar to the above items is most likely recyclable. (No steel cans)
The money collected will be used toward HOO future events. Items should be bagged and placed in the driveway of: Richard Kohls at 247 Albatross All other recycling can be put in the appropriate dumpster bins in the RV parking area.
Recycling dumpsters are picked up every Wednesday. Trash dumpsters are picked up Tuesday and Friday.
If you would like an organics recycling bucket please contact RLS office.
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1. Shaggy Scandinavian rug
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!”
7. Bias
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
24. Bass, e.g.
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
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.
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.
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
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!
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."
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
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