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QUAIL HOLLOW MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY 1445 SOUTH BASCOM AVE., SAN JOSE, CA 95128 ACTIVITIES AND NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 Title Page & Index OCTOBER 2026 Events Calendar QHRA Officers & Chairpersons President’s Message QHRA Meeting Minutes – September 1, 2026 Upcoming & Monthly Events & Treasurer’s Report Emergency Preparedness: Need Red Zone Captain! Oktoberfest – October 10th Celebration Movie Day – The Mask of Zorro Learn about Medicare Changes for 2027 – October 23 Fall Prevention Exercises for Seniors In the know – Earthquake Preparedness Personal Earthquake Preparedness Meetup on October 17 Photos – Pizza Night & Georga’s Porch Plant Paradise Flourishing – Part 4: Finding Meaning Struggling with memory loss? GSMOL Save Our Rent Stabilization – MRO FAQ

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No discussion of politics or religion shall be printed in the Quail Hollow News. No commercial advertising other than paid display advertising arranged with the publisher shall be included in the magazine. This publication will not be used for resident/management disputes by either management or residents. Notice: Brandenburg, Staedler – Quail Hollow, L.P. Brandenburg, Staedler & Moore and their respective partners, managers and employees, individually and collectively assume no responsibility for the content of this publication herein and shall be held harmless against any suit, demands or liability arising therefrom.

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October 2026 Quail Hollow Events Calendar Sun.

Mon.

Tue.

Wed.

Thu. 1

Fri. 2

8 8:30 am

3:00 pm Bunco

8:30 am Exercise Class 6:30 PM QHRA Meeting

8:30 am Exercise Class 12:00 pm Brown Bag Lunch

11:30 am Book Club

8:30 am Exercise Class

2:00 pm Movie

8:30 am Exercise Class

11:00 am Learn about Medicare Changes for 2027

9:00 am Coffee & Donuts 10:00 am Shuffleboard

8:30 am Exercise Class

9:00 am Coffee & Donuts 10:00 am Shuffleboard

Exercise Class

Sat.

8:30 am Exercise Class

9:00 am Coffee & Donuts 10:00 am Shuffleboard 4:00 – 6:00 pm Oktoberfest 16

9:00 am Coffee & Donuts 10:00 am Earthquake Preparedness; Shuffleboard

8:30 am Exercise Class

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9:00 am Coffee & Donuts 10:00 am Shuffleboard

COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATOR - BELINDA SAMUEL THE QUAIL HOLLOW RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION President: Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer:

Jan Ochs Lynea Hurst Patty Principi John Barber

2026-2027 Board of Directors: Jan, Lynea, Patty, John GENERAL INTEREST CHAIRPERSONS Holiday Events: Book Club: Christmas Decorating Decorations:

Joyce Scilingo, Rose Weininger Joan Mackay Bonnie Dalton Becky Hawkins, Dolores Vitali, Georga King, Nadine Mullin, Bonnie Dalton Emergency Preparedness: Becky Hawkins, Miao Chuang Library: Bonnie Dalton Membership: Lynda Zolezzi New Residents Welcoming: Patty Principi Photography： Betty Horner Quail Hollow News: Residents Directory: Shuffleboard: Sunshine:

Miao Chuang, Steve Jacobs Miao Chuang John Croll Sharon Laird

You are invited to submit articles or suggest topics of interest to our Community for the Quail Hollow News. E-mail your contributions to: QHRAnews@gmail.com ( o r t e x t t o 4 0 8 - 7 6 8 - 5 6 5 4 ) by the 10th of the month for possible publication the following month. Editors reserve the right to approve and edit all submissions. Contact the Editors for graphics requirements. Resident's name and contact information are required. QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 3

President’s Message August 2026

“Halloween was confusing. All my life my parents said, ‘Never take candy from strangers.’ And then they dressed me up and said, ‘Go beg for it.’” — Rita Radner.

We know children get excited about Halloween because they get to dress up to be their favorite characters and maybe pretend to be them. And if they’re not too old to Trick or Treat, walk around the neighborhood and get free candy! Adults, on the other hand, may look forward to Halloween with anticipation for the beginning of a string of holidays or significant events. For example, Daylight Savings Time ends on November 1st. November 3rd is Election Day. November 11th is Veteran’s Day. November 26th is Thanksgiving. On December 4th Hanukkah begins at sunset. December 25th is Christmas, and January 1st is New Year’s Day! Some Halloween Trivia: What is the most popular Halloween candy? Reese’s. Snickers came in second, with a 3-way tie for 3rd between candy corn, Kit Kats, and M&M’s. When was Halloween first celebrated? Americans first celebrated Halloween in the 1840’s when Irish immigrants fleeing from the potato famine brought the tradition with them from Ireland, where they’ve celebrated it for over 2,000 years. What do pumpkins symbolize in Halloween? The Irish and Scottish carved turnips into faces and lit them up to ward off evil spirits, but when they came to America, they found that pumpkins were larger and easier to carve than turnips. What impact does Halloween have on the economy? Halloween is one of the largest commercial and candy-selling holidays in the United States, with billions of dollars spent annually on costumes and treats.

Quail Hollow Residents Association Jan Ochs, President

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Quail Hollow Residents Association SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 MEETING MINUTES SECRETARY Call to Order: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – 6:33 pm

BY PATTI PRINCIPI, Adjourned: 7:33 pm

Roll Call of Board Meeting Minutes President: Gail Chaid Secretary: Patty Principi

Vice President: Jan Ochs Treasurer: John Barber

OLD BUSINESS Thank You, Jimmie Leffler, for picking up our Saturday morning donuts for the past 7+ months. Gail Chaid has volunteered to take over this responsibility with Becky Hawkins as back-up. Miao Chuang has created some new QHRA forms for clarification and ease of use. • Activities Request/Registration Form • Expense Re-imbursement Form Copies of these Forms are in folders on the Residents’ Table at the clubhouse for residents to use to propose & register an activity and to get reimbursed for expenses for these activities/events. The salad potluck on August 19th and Jackie Lang’s 100th birthday had 32 attendees.

NEW BUSINESS The 2026-27 calendar of upcoming events was discussed. The Quail Hollow Residents’ Association Membership Directory will be distributed to members in the first week of September. Kat Rege spoke about an up-coming meetup group information session scheduled for Wednesday September 23 from 6:30 – 7:00 pm at the clubhouse. Christine Lewis negotiated a deal for the San Jose Mercury News to be delivered to the clubhouse daily. Deliveries will start September 2, 2026, and will continue for a year. September 8 at 6:00: Pizza Dinner. $10.00 charge for members $12for non-members. September 9 at 6:00: presentation on Fall Prevention presented by Seniors Helping Seniors. Contact person is Kat Rege. September 20: 3-5pm: Bingo with prizes. Free to attend. Donations to QHRA are welcome. Beth Paige is our chairwoman for GSMOL. She explained the role of GSMOL and brought application forms. Residents are encouraged to call 311 and emphasize concerns with “safety” issue with the RVs on Borello, and growing encampments across the light rail & near the Los Gatos creek. QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 5

UPCOMING EVENTS IN OCTOBER Saturday, October 10: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. – Oktoberfest at Quail Hollow! Saturday, October 17: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Personal Earthquake Peparedness Friday, October 23:11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Learn about Medicare changes for 2027

MONTHLY RECURRING EVENTS Residents Association Meeting: First Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 p.m. Bunco: First Monday of the Month at 3:00 p.m Exercise Classes: Every Tuesday & Thursday of the Month at 8:30 a.m. Brown Bag Lunch: Every Second Tuesday of the Month at 12:00 p.m. Book Club: Every Second Wednesday of the Month at 11:30 a.m. Movie: Every Third Wednesday of the Month at 2:00 p.m. Coffee & Donuts: Every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Shuffleboard: Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. NEXT RESIDENT ASSOCIATION MEETING: TUES., OCTOBER 6, 2026 AT 6:30 PM – ALL WELCOME! TREASURER’S REPORT:

Updated Ending Balance on 8/31/2026 : $5,595.74 QUAIL HOLLOW RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION TREASURER’S REPORT (9/1/2026) / JOHN BARBER PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 31, 2026

BANK ACCOUNT BALANCE AS OF JULY 31, 2026:

$5,280.98

Income Deposits through 8/31/2026: Pizza Night & Root Beer： Donut Fund Collected:

$201.00 $ 148.85

$ 349.85 ========= $5,630.83

SUBTOTAL: Expense Disbursements for August 2026 Father’s Day & July 4th Decorations: TOTAL EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS THROUGH AUGUST 2026:

TOTAL BALANCE AS OF AUGUST 31, 2026: QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 6

($ 35.09) ==========

$5,595.74

Quail Hollow Emergency Preparedness Volunteer for Red Zone Captain !

RED ZONE CAPTAIN IS NEEDED! Minimum commitment required: 1-2 meetings per year. One mock drill per year which takes 1 hour. RED ZONE house numbers: 26-51 and 154-172

If you live in the red zone and are willing to accept this commitment, please contact: Becky Hawkins: 408-460-5821 or Patty Principi: 530-513-1579

An emergency event may happen unexpectedly, at any time. At such a time, it may be lifesaving if you could communicate immediately on your need for help if the phones/cell phones are down. A quick way to let your neighbors know that you do need help immediately or soon is to place a color card on your street-facing window, such as: RED (Help Now) or GREEN (I/We are OK). The Quail Hollow Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC) has organized the Park into four color zones (or blocks), each with a Zone Captain with volunteers. Each zone/block is defined by your house number. In the event of an emergency (such as a fire or earthquake), each Zone Captain coordinates with the volunteers from each zone to check the residents in their respective zones to identify which residents have placed the RED Card in their windows to indicate that they need immediate help. The zone captains will communicate this information to the First Responders when they arrive in the park, so these first responders will know which homes to check first – the First Responders may be the fire department or medical ambulance. YELLOW ZONE CAPTAIN: BECKY HAWKINS Cell (408) 460-5821 Residents living at: 1 - 25, 76 - 88, 120, 173 – 178

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Residents living at: BLUE ZONE CAPTAIN: Residents living at: GREEN ZONE CAPTAIN: Residents living at:

26 – 51, 154 – 172 PATTY PRINCIPI 52 – 75, 89 – 103, 146 - 153 ROSE WEININGER 104 – 119, 11A, 121 - 145

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OKTOBERFEST @ Quail Hollow When:

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Please RSVP by Wed., October 7, 2026 Name(s):______________________________________________________ Home Site: ________________ Phone: ____________________________

□ Member $15.00/person x Number of Persons = $__________________ □ Non-Member/Guest $17/person x Number of Persons = $____________ Please place your Sign-up with your check (payable to QHRA) or cash in the Residents’ Red Mailbox at #3.

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WEDNESDAY OCT 21ST. 2 pm CLUBHOUSE SPECIAL

“THE MASK OF ZORRO” Run time: 2Hr. 17Min.

STARING: Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony Hopkins

It has been 20 years since Don Diego de la Vega, fought Spanish oppression in Alta CA as the legendary romantic hero, Zorro. Having escaped from prison, he transforms troubled bandit Alejandro into his successor. Fresh Popcorn, Candy, Cookies. Please bring your own drinks

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IN THE KNOW – EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS https://www.earthquake.ca.gov/

By Steve Jacobs Recently, 11 earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or higher have been recorded globally in 2026. The loss of life and destruction is heartbreaking. Believe it or not, having 11 events of that scale isn't unusual; certain places in the world, including California, have the conditions that can result in such disasters. That's why it's a good idea to be prepared. At a minimum, you should be prepared to be isolated and on your own for at least three days and nights. There will likely be the loss of utilities after a disaster. It is possible the power will be out, water may be scarce, gas lines may break, phones and cell towers could become inoperable, roads might be impassible, etc. Your only source of news may well be the car radio, assuming your local radio station has a working generator. There might not be medical assistance for days. Did you know that using a cell phone takes up the same bandwidth as 800 text messages. After a disaster, use of cell phones can shutdown wireless phone service and prevent 911 calls from getting through. To communicate after an earthquake, send a text, don’t call. Even if your text gets a “busy signal” the phone will continue attempting to send the message. Before an Earthquake • Identify potential hazards in your home and begin to fix them. Consider bolting heavy furniture, like bookcases, to a nearby wall with a strap. You can find these at most hardware stores. • Create a disaster-preparedness plan. What would you do if a quake hits and you and your spouse are at work? Where would you meet? What about your kids? How would you communicate if cell phones aren’t working? This is why you need a plan. • Create disaster kits. Consider kits for home and each vehicle. Basic items to include are water, first aid kit, flashlight, flashlight batteries, battery powered radio, goggles, face mask, and money in low denominations in case ATMs are down. • Protect yourself during earthquake shaking. Drop, Cover, Hold on!

• After the quake, check for injuries and damage. Check on your neighbors, especially older adults. QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 12

EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS (continued) After an Earthquake • Check for Injuries. If a person is bleeding, put direct pressure on the wound. Use clean gauze or cloth, if available. If a person is not breathing, immediately call 911. If you can, perform CPR. • Seek medical help for other serious injuries. • Do not attempt to move a person who is seriously injured unless there is an immediate danger of further injury. • Cover injured persons with blankets to keep them warm. • Fires: If safe to do so, immediately extinguish a fire. Otherwise, call 911. • Gas leaks: If you suspect a gas leak or smell natural gas (rotten eggs), shut off the main gas valve. Note: Once you turn off the gas, do not turn it back on yourself. Wait for the gas utility company to check for leaks and have the company restore your service. • Damaged electrical wiring: Shut off your power at the control box. • Downed or damaged utility lines: Do not touch downed power lines or any objects in contact with them. Contact the local electric utility company. • Lack of electricity and meal planning: If you have no electricity, plan to first eat refrigerated and frozen foods that will spoil quickly. Refrigerated and frozen food will keep for at least two days if you do not open the doors too often. • Using the stove: If you suspect a gas leak, do not turn on a stove. Even an electric stove can create a spark that could cause an explosion. • Outdoor cooking: Only use barbecues or camp stoves outdoors. Do not use them indoors.

The 2026 International ShakeOut Day is October 15, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! At 10:15 am (local time) on 10/15, you can join millions of people across the world practicing earthquake safety.

Join us for a Personal Earthquake Preparedness Meetup Saturday, October 17, 2026: 10-11 AM Quail Hollow Clubhouse QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 13

Pizza Night was great fun and a success !

Thanks to Annie, Lynda, Jimmy & Kat for hosting Pizza Night! QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 14

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Flourishing – Part 4 – Finding Meaning, One Connection at a Time

By Katlina Rège In recent months, we have talked about the first three parts of flourishing using the PERMA model: •

Positive Emotion: We made Joy Banks to remind us of people, places, and things that bring us joy.

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Engagement: We named activities we enjoy and things we would like to do more often.

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Relationships: We thought about ways to build stronger ties with other people.

This month, we will look at the fourth part: MEANING. Meaning is about living in a way that matches what matters most to us. It can mean using our time, energy, and talents in ways that feel worthwhile. Meaning may come from helping another person, enjoying an activity, living by our values, or being part of something larger than ourselves. Some people think a meaningful life must include big things, such as a successful career, marriage, children, money, or public praise. Those things can be meaningful, but they are not the only path to a good life. Meaning can be quiet. It can grow over time. It can be found in everyday moments. Meaning comes from many places. It may come from family, friends, faith, nature, learning, or helping others. It can also grow through small acts of care. A kind word, a phone call, a shared meal, or a smile can matter more than we know. At times, we may feel sad about things that did not happen as we hoped. We may miss a person, a role, a dream, or the life we thought we would have. These feelings are normal. We can be kind to ourselves and ask, “What matters to me now?” and “What small thing can I do today?” I have often wondered what meaning my own life has and what I bring to others. I have never solved a major problem or accomplished a great feat. I could compare my life to the one I once expected. Instead, I have learned to value the things I have done, the people I know, and the impact I can have each day. When friends or former students tell me that something I said or did helped them, I am reminded that our lives can matter in ways we may not always see. Take a moment to think about your own days. Are you doing things that give your day a sense of purpose? When do you feel useful, connected, peaceful, or glad you took part? It might be time with a friend, caring for a pet, working in the garden, reading a book, or simply being there for someone else. There is no right answer. The important question is: What matters to you now? QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 16

This month, try taking one small step toward something that matters to you. Here are five simple ways to find meaning in everyday life: 1.

Share what you know.

Every person has experience worth sharing. Tell stories about your life, record family memories, teach a neighbor a recipe, or offer encouragement. What you know may help someone else. 2.

Help in a small, regular way.

Meaning does not require a large commitment. Welcome a new resident, call someone who has been ill, help with a community activity, or support a cause you care about. Small acts of service can build both connection and purpose. 3.

Reconnect with your values.

Ask yourself, “What do I care about most?” You might look at your Joy Bank for ideas. Then choose one small action that fits that value. If you value beauty, arrange flowers or notice the changing sky. If you value learning, read about a topic that interests you. If you value connection, invite someone for coffee. 4.

Join a Quail Hollow Meetup Group.

A QHMG is an easy way to find connection and meaning. You may enjoy art, books, gardening, music, games, or another shared interest. You do not need to be an expert or take on a leadership role. Simply coming to a group can matter to the people there. Check the clubhouse for sign-up information and consider inviting a neighbor to join you. 5.

Notice something that mattered today.

At the end of the day, write down one moment that mattered. It may be as simple as, “I listened to a friend,” “I enjoyed a song,” or “I made it through a difficult day.” This helps us notice the meaning that may already be present in ordinary life. Meaning can grow when we connect with others, act on what we value, and show that we care. If finding meaning feels hard, talk with a trusted friend, family member, or therapist.

~ A meaningful life is often built through small acts of connection, contribution, and courage ~

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Struggling with memory loss? Ever misplaced your keys, glasses or wallet? Try this simple Greek technique… By Kenny Dotson “Memories never fade; they are just tucked away”…unknown Holy moly! I had one of those days! You can’t find stuff—right! Do you know what I mean? Several months ago, on my way to an appointment, I didn’t have my car key, nor my cell phone. I looked in the usual place where I store them. They were MIA (missing in action). Yes! I found them after an exhaustive and stressful search. And yes, I was late for my appointment. Introspect, I knew that “I wasn’t losing it.” Although my memory is decent, the MIA incident made me think of my dad. Three years before he passed, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The disease created a sad and stressful time for me and my family. The flashback of my dad’s situation and the misplacement of my car key and phone led me to explore ways to improve my overall memory. Now, don’t get me wrong! Misplacing my car key and phone that day was not an isolated incident. As I have gotten older, I have noticed occasional brain fog, memory lapses and senior moments like misplacing my keys or walking out of a store and not knowing where I parked. Recent studies indicate that approximately 40% of people will struggle with age related memory lapses at some point during their lifetime, especially over the age of 65. The gradual declines in cognitive ability are a natural consequence of getting older. To store and retrieve new information, the brain relies on neurotransmitters to form neural connections. As we age, production of key neurotransmitters decreases, limiting the brain’s ability to create new short-term memories. This is why you might be able to easily recall people or events from decades ago, but struggle to remember why you entered that particular room in your house. You might ask, how do cognitive functions like memory work in the brain? It’s rather fascinating! Deep within the temporal lobes (sides of the skull) of your brain lies the hippocampus (seahorse shaped). Each hemisphere of the brain has a hippocampus. The main job of the hippocampus is to convert short term memories into long term memories. It does it by organizing, storing and retrieving neurotransmitters within other parts of the brain. Cognitive functions such as learning, short and long term memory, recollection of facts or experiences, and remembering the right words to say, are other important roles the hippocampus plays. Here’s another interesting fact. Research shows that using cell phones, Alexa and Siri (which use Artificial Intelligence-AI), to retrieve information like names, dates, events, etc., only make memory problems worse. Instead of using our brain’s innate cognitive skills, we use modern technology. It’s a trade-off, I know. While researching cognitive memory exercises, I happened to be reading, “The Power of Awareness” by Neville Goddard. One section was devoted to improving your memory and focus. The author suggests a nightly ritual. QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 18

Like making a movie, you visualize the last thing you did before getting into bed. Then, you go backwards in sequence to the first thing you did when you got out of bed. For example, I would visualize brushing my teeth, putting on my pajamas, exercising, having dinner, reading—recalling all the events through my day up until I got out of bed. Sounds simple right? For 15-20 minutes a night for 21 days I tested the process. Unfortunately, I found the process mentally challenging, especially recalling my day going backward in sequence. I found another cognitive exercise that improves memory. It’s called the Pythagoras Method of Memorization. Pythagoras was an early contributor to philosophy, mathematics and geometry. Born around 570 BCE on the island of Samos off of Greece. He placed a high regard on the ability to retain or recall teachings rapidly and accurately. The Pythagoras Method of Memorization retraces the events of the day before falling asleep. Depending upon the number of events and how detailed you are, it may take about 5-7 minutes to retrace your day from start to finish. Here are easy and simple instructions: Step 1: Before falling asleep, shut out distractions, i.e., phones, pets, computers, TV, etc. Step 2: Lie or sit with your eyes closed. Step 3: Start at the beginning of your day. Visualize details in the day from the moment you woke up, i.e., heard the alarm at 6 am, went to the bathroom, made coffee, watched the news, exercised, etc. Step 4: Continue the process through lunch, dinner and evening--listing what you ate, what you wore, conversations you had with people, even recall small events like going to the mail box or receiving an Amazon delivery, etc. Step 5: End by visualizing details of your evening routine (watching the news or a sports game, reading, etc.), all the way until you are sitting or lying in bed. Here are personal observations and useful tips: a. The Pythagoras Method of Memorization is like making a movie of your day. If you cannot recall a part, scene or an event— just skip ahead. It’s your production. So, make it fun, creative and easy. b. Should you nod off until the next morning, just start the process from beginning to end, before or after you get out of bed. Same rules apply, sit or lie with eyes closed for the duration of the exercise. c. At bedtime for whatever reason, you can’t shut your brain off to fall asleep; you have trouble staying asleep or are exhausted in the morning--this exercise might be your golden ticket for lasting deep and restful nights of sleep. d. If mentally recalling your full day is too challenging, simply recall a small portion of your day. It’s not the complete Pythagoras Method of Memorization, but it’s a starting point for doing the entire exercise. For example, recall moments or events of your morning, afternoon or evening. e. Alternatively, recording highlights of your day (in writing or on a computer), helps build short and long term memory through the act of journaling. I think the ancient Greeks discovered a fun, creative and relaxing way to improve both short term and long term memory. I noted that I retrieve information more quickly; I sleep deeply and soundly; I remember more details in my day; I am more present in the moment; I have appreciation and confidence knowing where to find my keys, glasses and wallet. QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 19

SORS (Save Our Rent Stabilization) Resident Committee GSMOL opposes the proposed changes to the MRO. These changes weaken our rent control. Changes were written in secret with input from park owner representative but not residents. Do not fill out the Housing Commission survey. Your answers will be used against you. Mobilehome Rent Ordinance (MRO) FAQs: Vacancy Decontrol: - Vacancy Decontrol means raising space rent when a home is sold. It does not raise space rent for any existing homeowner. Your buyer sees higher space rent, not you. - Vacancy Decontrol steals your equity (what your home is worth). Every $100 your buyer pays in space rent is $100 unavailable to pay a mortgage. Buyers will offer you less for your home. - Vacancy Decontrol slowly eliminates affordable housing by raising rents and making mobile home living less affordable over time. - The new "phase-in" approach is not a compromise. They get the 10% they want in two years. It's confusing enough to require a spreadsheet in their presentation to explain it. - Why 10%? The only justification we've heard is that it's a popular figure elsewhere. - We're told to accept Vacancy Decontrol so that parks remain in business to serve the next generation. Yet, no evidence of widespread financial distress (for park owners) has been presented. Fair Return Hearings: - Fair Return Hearings are when a park owner asks for a higher than allowable rent increase. - Parks can ask for higher rents if their current profit is less than it was before rent control. - Even with that low bar, and even with 58 mobile home parks in San Jose, these requests happen on average only once every few years. Widespread financial distress, it's not. - All residents in one park got a 10 to 15 percent increase. That's a special case, where the operator does not own the land. They lease the land, and the lease payment went up. As much as we are proud of our MRO, nobody anticipated that loophole 40 years ago. - Most requests are either denied entirely, or only a small increase is approved. - Housing has admitted that even if they get everything they want, it will not eliminate the possibility of Fair Return Hearings. Appeal Process: - Housing Commission wants a quicker and cheaper way to appeal a Fair Return Hearing decision, but there is no need to appeal a fair decision. Residents have never appealed; only park owners have. - The Housing Director could either affirm the decision or ask the hearing officer to reconsider. Park Rent Registry: - Housing wants to know how much every single mobile homeowner in every single park pays in space rent every single month. They want this to guard against a nonexistent problem. - Even without personal information, this massive amount of data could be misused. This data is a gift to park owners who want to justify higher rents in their park based on comparable parks. For more information, email Martha O'Connell, GSMOL Regional Manager at: homeownersforequity@gmail.com QUAIL HOLLOW NEWS – OCTOBER 2026 – PAGE 20

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