Enjoy your 4 th of July but be safe. Fireworks are not allowed in the park. There are several places you can see fireworks done by professionals.
I hope everyone enjoyed the Summer Kick off BBQ and Ice Cream Social. It is always nice to get together with our friends and neighbors.
Unfortunately, we have had another break in here at Colonial. Here are a few suggestions. We are not alone, crime is everywhere.
Keep all doors and windows always locked . Bars can be placed in the track of sliding doors and windows making them harder to open.
Keep your car always locked and remove all valuables including pills.
When leaving the house, leave a TV or radio on.
Alarms and cameras can be installed.
I f you are going to be gone for an extended period of time, you can ask someone else to park in your driveway. It is best to have someone pick up your newspapers also.
If you see someone that does not look like they belong here, or acting suspicious, please call 911 ASAP. Tell the dispatcher that you are calling from a Senior Park and that you would like an officer to come investigate the situation. Then call the office at (408)269 - 4404.
Vector control hung traps in the trees around the park because we have m o squitos here . Please do not touch them. In order to cut down on the m o squitos, empty any standing water. Don’t let water stand in your pots or anywhere else. Mosquitos can lay eggs even in a small amount of water.
If you leave food in the refrigerator or freezer at the clubhouse. Please mark it with your name or it will be assumed to be to share.
Items left on the share counter in the clubhouse will be thrown away or donated if not taken in a few days. Thank you for sharing.
Many residents have been asking Frank to do this or that. He is very kind and willing to help. However, I keep him very busy wi th all his tasks here at Colonial. Please try to find a neighbor to help with the small tasks that you can’t do yourself. He does not have time to do everyone’s extra tasks.
Colonial is no longer allowed to loan out power tools or ladders, due to liability. Home Depot does have a lot of rentals. Thank you.
As most of you are aware , the recycle company had someone checking recycle bins. Many were not picked up. Here are some items that are not allowed in the recycle bins:
Food or dirty food containers like pizza boxes.
Plastic bags, bubble packs like the ones from Amazon, Styrofoam , electronics, batteries, hazardous waste, Clothes
If you have extra cardboard, you can flatten it and leave it beside you r recycle can.
There are H azardous Waste location s to drop off batteries, light bulbs, paint, electronics etc. Make a free appointment HHW.org or call (408) 299 - 7300
We are having an E - Waste pick up on July 23. If you don’t have any EWaste please throw away the notice that they leave on July 17. Thank you.
We have such a great community here. It touches my heart how so many people look after their neighbors. It is nice to see people tak ing food to those that can’t get out. I hear many stories of neighbors helping neighbors. We are very lucky to have such kind and caring people here at Colonial Mobile Manor.
Please stop at the stop sign in the front of the park. I am afraid to pull out of my driveway or walk across the street because people pull in so fast
SPEED LIMIT IS 10 MPH
THANK YOU!
IF YOU HAVE PETS
Colonial has purchased a few stickers to put in your window to notify the Fire Department if there are pets inside. If you would like one, please stop by the office while supplies last.
SWIMMING POOL AND SPA RULES
1. Only manufactured swimwear may be worn in the swimming pool or spa. No cut-offs, walking shorts and / or street clothes will be permitted.
2. For sun damage protection, plain, white “T” shirts may be permitted in the pool or spa.
3. All persons are required to be fully and appropriately clothed, including footwear while in the clubhouse. Please dry off before entering the clubhouse.
4. Diving, running, shouting, horseplay and excessively loud noises are not permitted.
5. Audio devices shall be kept low in volume so not to disturb other person’s enjoyment.
6. Long hair must be braided or tied back.
7. During scheduled events, i.e.: lap swimming, water aerobics, all persons using the pool or spa must participate in the event or avoid the area being used.
8. Persons using the pool or spa must first shower and remove all suntan lotions and like products before entering the water. If any type of lotion is used you must protect the pool furniture by covering the furniture with a large towel. Persons using the pool with long hair must tie it up or braid it.
9. Swim fins, floating devices, air mattress and toys are not permitted when other people are in the pool. Pool noodles are allowed.
10. Small kick boards for aerobic exercise and small protective floating devices for younger children are permissible
11. Persons using these facilities must have at all times, full control of their bodily functions to avoid defecating or urinating in the swimming pool or spa. You are not allowed to use the pool if you have had diarrhea in the last few days. For health and sanitary reasons, and in spite of commercial advertising, no diapers of any description will be permitted in the water.
12. All persons shall promptly vacate the swimming pool / spa area at closing time. Pool and spa are open from 8:00am to 9:00 pm 7 days a week.
13. Alcohol, Food, Etc. No alcohol, food or breakable containers are allowed in the swimming pool or spa areas.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY CALL 911
I HAVE READ AND WILL ABIDE BY THESE RULES
JULY 2025
CRAFTS 1-3PM BOARD GAMES 6-8 PM CRAFTS 1-3PM
CRAFTS 1-3PM
BOARD GAMES 6-8 PM FLAG RAISING CEREMONY + LIGHT BREAKFAST 9:30 5:00 PM
CRAFTS 1-3PM BOARD GAMES 6-8 PM
I try to keep the display case current, so always check it as you go by. The Events Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the clubhouse. We will be meeting on July 1. We had 8 at our Tuesday June 3 meeting. We would love to have more of you come and help us plan future events.
Plan to come to the July 4th flag raising event. Mike Downing will be MC again. Last year Terry Traenkle read a poem, Don Simon gave a prayer. Don and Lisa Simon lead us in some patriotic songs, followed by refreshments in the clubhouse.
The Crafts Club meets on Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00pm. Don’t forget Game Night is from 6:00pm-8:00pm every Thursday in the clubhouse. Our Shuffleboard is available from 8:00am to 8:00pm every day in the clubhouse. We had a good turnout at our Saturday June 14th Coffee&Donuts hosted by Frank Lamantia and Jim Turner. Afterwards at 11:00 Gail Osmer hosted an interesting disaster preparedness event. This month’s coffee and donuts will be on Saturday July 12 hosted by Tricia Harrold. This month’s potluck will be on Saturday July 19. Last month’s potluck on Saturday June 21 with a Father’s Day theme had a variety of dishes and desserts and was enjoyed by all.
Any other ideas? Bring them to the Tuesday July 1 meeting or give me a call. We are always looking for helpers. You can always flag me down as I ride my bike around the park. I enjoy seeing all of you exercising as well.
George Van Buskirk, email: georgeavb64@gmail.com
Events Club President - - - - cell phone: 408-495-1998
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JULY 4TH
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY AT 9:30 AM
JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL EVENT WHICH IS ALWAYS SO IMPORTANT AND EXCITING
THEN, A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE COLONIAL MOBILE MANOR MANAGEMENT
July 2025
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