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Talk O’ the Town

Published Monthly by Town & Country Mobile Village 195 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95123

townandcountry@evans-management.com or townandcountry2@evans-management.com

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On Site Manager Susan Foley & Administrative

Assistant Carolyn Rodriquez 1-(408) 225-3165

Maintenance Emergency Voicemail 1-(408) 529-2880

Vivian’s Salon 10am to 7pm Mon-Sat. by Appt. 1-(408) 728-1861

If you have an emergency, other than park maintenance business, it is best to call the police by dialing 911 or 311.

Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Dial 988

Animal Care Center 1-408-794-7297 2750 Monterey Road, San Jose

Poison Control 1-800-876-4766

Talk O’ The Town Editor: Carla Evans, Space 251 (408) 896-0910

Talk O’ The Town Co-Editor: Susan Foley, Space 149 (408) 656-3071

Talk O’ The Town Co-Editor: Judi Sayler, Space 243 (408) 666-4126

If you have feedback or questions for any member of the T&C Advisory Committee, please put a note in their mail tube (not the mailbox).

Town & Country Advisory Committee

Bill Beverly 198

Carla Evans 251

Carolyn Rodriguez 289 (Park Admin. Assistant)

Dolores Ferriera 280

Susan Foley 149 (Park Manager)

Junious Harvey 258

Cathy Nicholas 256

Karen Ramsell 275

Judi Sayler 243

Linda Sparkman 193

Greetings T&C Neighbors,

As I write this August Manager’s Letter to you, the July Talk O’ The Town publication had still not arrived due to the Publisher’s having a printing issue with their printer, thank you all for your patience with its impending delivery. I would also like to remind you all that this is your magazine too, let me know if you would like to contribute to the content or post any items on the Community Page 4, like one of our residents Vivian added a Prayer offering service for this issue.

I would like to talk about some past and upcoming T&C Events like the deliciously successful Friendship Club Bake Sale on June 21st. We had a great showing by our residents and sold out of items early. I’m still brushing off the powdered sugar from eating a bunch of #256 Cathy’s Mexican Wedding cookies. There’s more info and pictures on Page 7. The next big event is the Ice Cream Social, also hosted by the Friendship Club on Saturday, August 9th, from 2:00PM to 4:30PM. You should all be getting a tear-away R.S.V.P. flyer for the event, so don’t miss out. You will notice on Pages 9, 10 and 12 information on more events in the upcoming months. In September, Alliance Mobile Homes will be hosting our End of Summer Party on Saturday, September 20th, from 12:00PM to 3:00PM, they will be donating a free month’s rent as one of the raffle prizes – so don’t miss out, there is a tear-away R.S.V.P. flyer for the event on Page 10.

I would like to do some shout-outs, THANK YOUs: #274 Paul and #258 Junious for helping me out with some heavy lifting janitorial efforts while our maintenance man Paul was out on medical leave. I would also like to thank #279 Jann for her generosity and kindness with donating a like-new Scooter to the Clubhouse as our T&C golf cart is permanently out of commission. I would like to include #198 Bill who gifted us with a new charger for the Scooter. I see August 5th is National Night Out, maybe those residents with mobility Scooters can do a couple laps (or a race) around the Park, Wheeee!

AUGUST CALENDAR EVENTS

Aug 3rd National Friendship Day

Aug 5th National Night Out

Aug 8th Cycle to Work Day

Aug 13th Left Handers Day

Aug 21st Senior Citizens Day

Aug 30th National Beach Day

In my past letter I mentioned weekend access to the Carwash, Clubhouse, Laundromat, Game Room and Office. For now we are going to open Saturdays only, which began on July 26th . I will be covering the Saturdays from 9:00AM – 4:30PM. I will be taking Mondays off to compensate the coverage and my Administrative Assistant, Carolyn, will be working 10:00AM to 2:00PM on the days I am off. This is going to be a trial period to see how many residents are accessing these amenities to see if it is worth me working a weekend day.

This brings me to the subject of setting Manager Contact boundaries, due to residents coming to my home unannounced, early in the morning and late evenings throughout the week and weekends. Although all of you and the park are of my top priority, I still need a work life balance and my personal privacy. If you have an emergency that cannot await my return to the office, please call (leave voicemail) or text 408-529-2880, and I will do my best to pick up the call or get back to you as soon as possible.

As a related subject, some of the above residents who came to my house after office hours were worried about the well-being of their neighbors and wanted to do a wellness check. It turned out the neighbors were out of town or had to have a hospital stay and did not notify anyone that they would be gone. I encourage everyone to share their emergency contact person’s phone number with a close neighbor. This way before calling the police to do a wellness check, the neighbor can check with the emergency contact person first. Also, if you are going to be away from your home for an extensive period of time, let me and/or your neighbor know, this way we can watch your residence, bring in your mail, etc.

The T&C water main had to be shut off in early July due to an emergency plumbing repair. The majority of the residents who completed their Red Flag Emergency Contact forms from Evans Management were alerted of the outage via text, voicemail and/or email. If you were not alerted to the important announcement, and more to come in the future, there is a Red Flag sign-up form on Page 13. Once you have completed the form drop it off at the office, or include it with your next rent bill check submission. This is a much more conducive way of communicating than distributing last minute flyers to everyone’s T&C tubes.

Best wishes for a wonderful August,

Susan Foley Park Manager

Town and Country Mobile Home Park

This is your place to post positive comments about your neighbors, or items for sale, homemade or like new (max 3 items), services for hire, help needed, lost and found. To post please send an email to townandcountry@evans-management.com with the subject of ComPage posting or drop a note into Editor Carla Evans’ mail tube at Lot 251 or email: evans4u@comcast.net.

AUGUST EVENTS IN THE CLUBHOUSE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9TH – FRIENDSHIP CLUB ICE CREAM SOCIAL 2PM–4:30PM, in the T&C Clubhouse. $5 per adults and $2 for children under 8 years of age. All proceeds will go toward needs at Town & Country Mobile Homes. See Page 5 for further info and to R.S.V.P.

Martial Cottle Park

Throughout the park’s 287 acres, visitors can enjoy aspects of a traditional urban park, such as trails, green space, and picnic areas, and learn the Cottle family’s story and how agriculture remains an integral part of this historic ranch. ADDRESS: 5283 Snell Ave., San Jose, CA 95136 ($6 for parking) Open 8:00AM until Sunset.

Hello everyone. My name is Vivian and I live here in the T&C Community. I’d like to make myself available to anyone here who has a need for prayer, whether it be for health, life situations, etc. I will come to your home and pray with you. I believe in God and the power of prayer. Call me and leave me a message, your name, purpose of prayer, I will return your call and will set up a time when I can visit with you. Blessings, 408-964-8522.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

In the Clubhouse

Saturday, August 9, 2025

2 pm to 4:30 pm

Ice Cream and your choice of toppings, with or without nuts, and a cherry Cookies will be served $5.00 per adults

$2 for children under 8 years of age

All proceeds will go toward needs at Town & Country Mobile Homes

Please drop off your RSVP in the Clubhouse. (Please print)

We are looking forward to joining you for the Ice Cream Social on August 9, 2025.

Name _________________________________________________ Space #____________________

Please reserve _______ Adults/Children over 8 years _________Children Under 8 years old

A LITTLE SHARING, A LITTLE LUNCH, A LITTLE BUSINESS AND A LOT OF FOOD AT A RECENT FRIENDSHIP LUNCH

Cathy Nicholas, #256, recently created a Friendship Club Welcome Basket for new residents to T&C with goodies and a welcome card (see above). So far, the response has been appreciated.

THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB JULY BAKE SALE WAS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER – THANKS TO OUR MANY RESIDENTS WHO ENJOYED THE GOODIES.

There were many who donated home made goodies for sale, residents enjoyed hanging around and visiting with neighbors. The Friendship Club made $700 at the sale and, as you know, all proceeds benefit Town & Country.

#ShopLocalSJ: Charlie’s Cheesecake Works

Looking for the perfect treat for a special occasion? Head on over to this south San José staple - Charlie’s Cheesecake Works.

Founded by Charlie Major in 2002 to produce specialty cheesecakes for local restaurants, hotels, and consumers. Their cheesecakes are made all-natural locally - no preservatives, stabilizers, or additives in their cheese. #ShopLocalSJ.

Located in: Redwood Plaza 1179 Redmond Ave, San Jose, CA 95120 (408) 268-4555

How to Get the Best Tasting Frozen Corn

Ever try freezing corn on the cob? This method preserves the flavor and texture of the corn.

Peel away a few of the outer layers of shuck skins. Trim each end of the cob. DO NOT blanch the corn. Put the corn straight into freezer bags or vacuum seal them, and freeze.

When you're ready to eat it, put it under running water and remove the shucks and silks. Then boil it for approximately 15 minutes in salted water. However, you can also steam it, put on the grill in the shuck and wrapped in aluminum foil or even microwave it. Perfect corn on the cob just like fresh picked!

Gravenstein Apple Fair, Ragle Ranch Regional Park, Sebastopol

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The fair not only features everything apple, but there are arts & crafts vendors and, of course, music! The Gravenstein apples are at peak ripeness so the Fair will be brimming with all things Gravenstein including craft cider at the Craft Cider Tent

At Apple Alley, meet apple farmers and artisan producers, sample their farmstead offerings, and shop for fresh-picked Gravensteins by the pound or box, apple sauce, apple fritters, apple juice, apple cider vinegar, apple pie, apple butter, apple treats, and more. So stock up while the Gravensteins are at their best!

Note: General Admission tickets for Seniors (age 65+) and Veterans are $23 at the gate the weekend of the Fair.

Join Your Neighborhood at National Night Out for the Whole Family

When: Tuesday, August 5,2025

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Block Party on Pecan Blossom Drive

Hosted by: Oak Grove Neighborhood Association

National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event / block party that is sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch and cosponsored locally by the San Jose Police Department. This year is the 41st anniversary of National Night Out with over 38 million people in over 16,000 communities across the country expected to participate.

National Night Out is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness

• Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts

• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships

• Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Join us

• Mingle and meet your Oak Grove neighbors. Enjoy the party!

• There will be fun activities for the kids and food for all

• Learn about and meet members of the Oak Grove Neighborhood Association

• Come and meet representatives from the San Jose Police and Fire Departments

• Learn about the SJPD Neighborhood Watch Program

• Visit with Community Specialists from Oak Grove High School

• Meet the staff of Southside Community and Adult Center as well as other family groups

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

BBQ LUNCH 12PM – 1PM

GAMES & MUSIC 1PM – 2PM

RAFFLE PRIZES 2PM – 3PM *Must be present to win

COME CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER AT THE T&C CLUBHOUSE!

Our party is being hosted by Glenn Gilliam & Alex Ching of Alliance Manufactured Homes. One of the raffle prizes they are donating is a month of paid rent – SO DON’T MISS OUT!

Note: One raffle ticket per Space # and you must R.S.V.P. to attend.

R.S.V.P. – Return with August’s rent check or drop this slip off at the office or rent check box.

YES, I WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THE 9/20/2025 “END OF SUMMER PARTY”

NAME # OF RESIDENTS ATTENDING

ATTENTION

The T&C Pool is OPEN!

Town & Country Mobile Village Park Rules and Regulations Section C. 3.

Swimming Pool: TheswimmingpoolisfortheexclusiveuseofHomeowners. Resident’sguestsMUSTbeaccompaniedbyahomeownerorresidentwhenusing theswimmingpool.Useoftheswimmingpoolisattheriskofthehomeowner, residentorguestusingthepool.Nolifeguardisprovidedattheswimmingpool. Thepoolareaisopenfrom9:00amto8:00pmandwillbeclosedpromptlyat8:00 pm.Becausetherearenolightsinthepoolarea;duringtheearlyfallmonths residentsmustleavewhenitbecomesdark.

TheswimmingpoolwillbeheatedfromApril14thtoSeptember30thorlater accordingtomanagement’sdiscretion.Nosmokingispermittedintheswimming poolorclubhouseareas.Additionalguidelines:Poolgatemustremainclosedatall times.NoPetsinthepoolarea(exceptcertifiedserviceanimals).Norunning, diving,jumping,orhorseplayisallowed.Toddlersmustweardiapers.Onlytwo guestsatatimeperresidentandresidentsmustbepresentinthepoolareathe entiretime.Noglass,alcohol,foodordrinkexceptplasticwaterbottles.No smokingwithin100feetofpoolareaispermitted.Childrenunder18yearsofage mustbesupervisedbyanadultatalltimes.

Please let Management know if you need a copy of the pool gate key which opens the restrooms as well. Please complete and sign the section below and return with your next rent payment or drop off at the office and a new key will be dropped off in your black T&C mail tube.

Yes,IneedapoolkeyandIhavereadthebelowT&CSwimmingPool Rules&RegulationsSectionC.3.

Name(s):_____________________________________________Space#:______________

Signature(s):________________________________________

SANTA CLARA COUNTRY FAIR - 344 Tully Road, San Jose

FAIR HOURS: JULY 30TH - AUGUST 3RD

Wednesday 4:00PM to 10:00PM

Thursday 4:00PM to 10:00PM

Friday 1:00PM to 11:00PM

Saturday 1:00PM to 11:00PM

Sunday 1:00PM to 10:00PM

TICKET & PARKING PRICES:

General Admission (Ages 14-61) $17.50

Child Admission (Ages 6-13) $11.10

Senior Admission (Ages 62+) $11.10

Parking $20

SAN JOSE JAZZ SUMMER FEST –Plaza de Cesar Chavez, at San Carlos & Market Streets

JAZZ FEST HOURS: AUGUST 8TH - AUGUST 10TH

Friday 4:00PM to 11:00PM

Saturday 10:00AM to 11:00PM

Sunday 10:00AM to 11:00PM

TICKET PRICES:

General Admission Fri. $39.50, Sat & Sun $49.20

Children (5-12yrs) Fri.-Sun $13.30

The ticket booth is located on the south end of the Plaza de Cesar Chaves (San Carlos & Market).

For additional questions, call 408-288-7557 or email infor@sanjosejazz.org

SAN JOSE GALAXYCON – San Jose McEnery Convention Center, at 150 W. San Carlos St.

HOURS: AUGUST 15TH - AUGUST 17TH Friday 2:00PM to 2:00AM Saturday 10:00AM to 2:00AM Sunday 10:00AM to 8:00PM

TICKET PRICES:

Single Day Pass $45 Kids 9 and under get in FREE with a paid adult.

Join fans from across the Galaxy & celebrate Comic books, Pop Culture, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Anime and Gaming. Questions? Call 954-231-0574 or email sanjose@galaxycon.com

AUGUST 13TH IS INTERNATIONAL LEFT-HANDERS DAY!

On 13th August 1992, the Left-Handers Club launched International Left-Handers Day, an annual event when left-handers everywhere can celebrate their uniqueness and increase public awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being lefthanded. The day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbell, founder of the Left-handers Club.

Recent studies show left-handed people, making up around 10-12% of the world's population, exhibit unique traits and tendencies:

✓ They are often more creative the Arts, Music and Writing

✓ Better at reasoning tasks i.e., reading maps or navigating

✓ Excel in certain sports

✓ Better at multi-tasking

✓ Process information differently due to brain lateralization

✓ Lower risks for arthritis and ulcers

✓ May recover from strokes quicker

Additionally, left-handedness can be associated with higher rates of certain conditions like ADHD and dyslexia, and they may face challenges in a world designed for right-handed individuals. The brain is cross-wired, meaning that the right side controls the left side of the body and vice versa. Scientists say the two sides of the brain were better connected in lefties and more coordinated, particularly in the areas that involve using language.

Some famous Lefties: Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Marie Curie, Nikola Tesla, Charlie Chaplin, Babe Ruth, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Armstrong, Bill Gates, Prince William and Paul McCartney, to name a few.

Lime Chiffon Pie

By Carla Evans

This pie is delicious and light. You can substitute lemons for limes to make a Lemon Chiffon Pie. Serve this in a baked pie shell, or a graham cracker crust.

Grate the limes (or lemons) for later use in the recipe. Limes and lemons vary in their juiciness. It may take 6 limes to make ½ cup, while it may take only 2 lemons.

Gelatine Mixture:

½ cup sugar

1 envelope unflavored gelatin

¼ teaspoon sale

Put this in a small kettle, then add:

4 beaten egg yolks

½ cup lime (or lemon) juice

¼ cup water

Cook this mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat, and add the grated rind and 7 drops green (or yellow) food coloring. Chill, stirring occasionally until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.

Beat 4 eggs whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add ½ cup sugar beating until stiff. Fold this into the chilled gelatin mixture. Whip 1 cup cream (or use 1 small Cool Whip), and fold into the mix. Put all into the prepared pastry shell and chill in the refrigerator.

ARTICHOKE NIBBLES

This appetizer recipe was given to us by Carolyn #289. It was given to her by a good friend of at least 41 years and it is still a hit at parties.

INGREDIENTS:

3 Jars artichoke hearts

1 Medium onion

4 Cloves of garlic

4 Eggs

1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 Cup shredded Monterey cheese

¼ Cup bread crumbs

Garlic salt, salt & pepper

1. Sauté chopped onion, garlic and juice from the artichoke hearts, Season with garlic salt, salt and pepper

2. Mix in separate bowl, eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese and artichoke hearts

3. Mix both groups together and spread on a lightly buttered cookie sheet

4. Bake 325 for 30-45 minutes (golden brown)

5. Refrigerate - cut and serve cold (or warm)

VTA ACCESS

Compiled by Carla Evans, Editor

Do you need transportation? A resource for you is the VTA Paratransit Service. I would recommend you call and request a brochure. It is much more complete than the basic information in this document.

First, you need to apply for Paratransit Eligibility.

Call 1(408) 321-2381

TTY 1(408)321-2330

www.vta.org/go/paratransit

Multiple languages are supported, as well as audio, large print, Braille, electronic files emailed, and sign language. Just ask by calling or going on-line. A brochure is available with the details.

Once you have been approved and before you schedule your first trip, you need to make a deposit to your account using a debit or credit card or writing a check payable to VTA. Call 1(408) 321-2380 to make a deposit. An initial deposit of $25 is recommended. As you schedule a ride, funds will be deducted from your prepaid account.

To schedule a ride, you need to call the Reservations Department at (408) 3212380 one to three days in advance. They are available everyday 8am to 5pm every day. For appointments with a specific start time, you should schedule an earlier pick-up time so you arrive early. A departure time from your appointment should be planned accordingly with the same phone call.

The cost for the ride service is $4.00 each way. One personal care attendant and/or a service animal may accompany an eligible person at no additional charge. If you require a personal care attendant during your trips, it is best to mention that during your eligibility enrollment so your membership card can indicate that need. There are additional fares available. See their web-site.

There are residents living in Town & Country Mobile Homes who are already using this wonderful service. If you can no longer drive, or are handicapped, this may be just what you need!

Resident’s Recommended Resources

(For questions call Bill Burnett (Lot 260)

Elizabeth Sim, Licensed (Referred by Carla Evans)

– Rousso’s Construction

GARDENER – Juan Gonzalez (Lot 263) .

Gardening - Insured (Jose Ramirez)

– Handmade – Cathy Nicholas (Lot 256)

REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT – Blossom Hill Glass .

– J. Romero Bros (Joel)

1-408-836-6964 Fernando Barriga .

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