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everyone born in October!
You may share a birthday with these famous people in history!
October 1, 1935 Julie Andrews, singer and actress, “The Sound of Music” October 2, 1869 Mohandas K. Gandhi, leader, Indian independence with nonviolence October 3, 1916 James Herriot, veterinarian author of “All Creatures Great and Small” October 4, 1923 Charlton Heston, actor, ‘The Ten Commandments,” “Ben-Hur” October 5, 1902 Ray Kroc, founder and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation October 6, 1846 George Westinghouse, inventor, AC electrical power and train air brake October 7, 1885 Neils Bohr, physicist, studied the structure of the atom October 9, 1940 John Lennon, singer and songwriter for the Beatles
October 11, 1884 Eleanor Roosevelt, U.S. First Lady and humanitarian October 12, 1935 Luciano Pavarotti, opera singer, “The Three Tenors” October 14, 1890 Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th U. S. President October 16, 1758 Noah Webster, author of “American Dictionary of the English Language” October 20, 1931 Mickey Mantle, record-setting player for the New York Yankees October 23, 1925 Johnny Carson, consummate TV host, Tonight show October 25, 1881 Pablo Picasso, 20th century revolutionary painter October 27, 1728 Captain James Cook, British sea captain and explorer October 27, 1858 Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President during the Depression October 28, 1955 Bill Gates, CEO of Microsoft company
Notice will be sent out when we are ready to resume our usual celebration gatherings.
Woodbridge Home Owners’ Association Officers for 20 25
President ................. Bruce Klein
Treasurer ................ Jim Garvey
Senior Advisors
Vice President………….. Joel Hahn
Secretary…………. Meg Hahn
P ublic Relations
Karen Klein Chinh Vu Dave Friday
Back row, L to R: Joel Hahn, Jim Garvey, Dave Friday, Bruce Klein, Chinh Vu Front row, Meg Hahn, Karen Klein
Please contact W.H.O.A. by e -mailing the following: bnklein2@gmail.com
OR… place messages, suggestions and donations in the wood -grain drop box by the bulletin board in the clubhouse lobby. Thanks!
Orange donuts… and black coffee for the season!
Saturday, October 4 • 9:00-12:00
Saturday, October 18 • 9:00-12:00
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Woodbridge Home Owners’ Association Financial Report:
At the end of August, there was $1,390.00 in the WHOA account. If there are any questions pertaining to the amount, anyone can make an appointment to meet with Jim at his convenience to discuss any question s
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Kim Chi and Sonya agree!
Our manager, Vicky Romero, displays her winning Bingo card and stack of cash!
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the Clubhouse was the place for ano ther session of our well- planned BINGO.
We have a “5 Free Games Incentive” if you are a new player. See the evidence of many happy winners! And if you get Bingo within 7 calls, you will win the “Strikeout Jar” full of cash!
Julie Garvey is happy about her winning lineup!
Chinh Vu reacts positively to his filled- in vertical line.
Anh Thu is glad that she is the lucky one this time!
Sometimes your number(s) just line up! <> Your Editor
Angel Umali has both a win… and a winning plate full of snacks!
W.H.O.A. BINGO always happens on the last Tuesday of the month! Next Bingo is October 28 at 7:00!
We have many residents who walk in our beautiful park for pleasure, exercise and health reasons. Please do your part when entering or leaving the park!
Maintain a 15 m.p.h. speed limit.
Dao and her husband, Norman Ho, Hung, and Lien enjoy a minute’s rest and a snack before singing.
on Friday, June 27th at the Clubho use!
Chinh Vu owns a great setup for karaoke, it’s good quality and easy-listening. Enter on YouTube and pick your favorite karaoke arrangement of English or Vietnamese songs, and go for it! Everyone gets applause, whether you are a rank newbie or a virtuoso chorister!
Sonya, Helen Vu, Kim Chi, Ngoc Nga, and Thang Loi sing a quick quintet!
Valerie Mitsumori is the Outreach Coordinator. We are a nonprofit organization that focuses on bringing volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners in need through free home repair assistance. Generally, their clients are seniors with disabilities, and they focus on safety-related repairs and modifications, such as installing grab bars, wheelchair ramps, and railings around the house.
She will provide brochures and applications for this organization at Woodbridge’s clubhouse.
Don’t take the FALL for crime! Watch out for each other, and even if you are inside most of the time, install bright porch lights, lock your house and car doors. Don’t answer your door after dark unless you know who it is… have your visitors text you when they arrive. Bruce Klein says: “We are in contact with the local Police Department, and they want me to continue to stress that our residents MUST call in anything suspicious.”
Oftentimes our feet don’t get attention unless something is wrong, but at this time of life, foot woes, from bunions and plantar fasciitis to arthritis and diabetic neuropathy, can multiply. Problems with the feet can affect the proper function of other parts of the body, such as the hips, knees and back. Addressing foot issues… or preventing them from developing in the first place… helps keep feet fit for their important role of providing stability and balance as you move about in the world.
• Clean your feet daily and wear clean, dry socks
Wash your feet daily, avoiding very hot or cold water, which can damage your skin. Then dry your feet thoroughly. Moisturizing every night can keep your skin soft and healthy and help prevent itching or cracking. But avoid putting lotion between your toes; you want to keep your feet dry
By the time the average person reaches 50, they have logged an astonishing 75,000 miles on their feet. It ’s no wonder that foot pain affects about 30% of people over age 65.
and avoid infection. If you wear sandals, apply sunscreen to the exposed skin on your feet.
• Inspect your feet and toes regularly ”It’s a good idea to look for any irritation, cracks in the skin, itching between the toes, or anything uncomfortable in a shoe, like a bunion or callus,” says Tracey C. Vlahovic, a professor at Samuel Merritt University College of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland, Calif. Also be alert for unusual patterns or colors on the nails, or other changes that could signal problems including skin cancer. If you notice anything out of the norm, contact a doctor or podiatrist.
• Cut toenails carefully and regularly Keep your nails trimmed, but not too short. ”The best way to cut and trim nails is straight across, to avoid ingrown nails, which can lead to infection and problems
down the road,” says Brad Schaeffer, a podiatrist and foot surgeon in New York City. Cutting your nails too short can lead to fungal and bacterial growth that can spread to other toenails, he says. If you can’t cut your own nails, let a podiatrist do the job. (This should be covered by insurance.)
• Try self-care for calluses and corns
Corns and calluses, thickened patches of skin, often develop on the toes and balls of the feet due to friction or pressure. Try soaking them in warm water to soften them, then use a pumice stone soaked in water to file away the hardened skin.
Follow up with a lotion containing salicylic acid, ammonium lactate or urea. If your calluses or corns are large, you may need a doctor to trim or shave off the dead layers of skin with a scalpel. Use pieces of moleskin to reduce irritation from sore spots, and adhesive pads from the drugstore to protect painful corns.
• Seek help for bunions, hammertoes and crossover toes
A podiatrist should evaluate those common foot problems, Schaeffer says. Bunions, bony bumps that develop at the big-toe joint, can be caused by ill-fitting footwear. Hammertoes occur when the toe starts to curl up instead of lying flat, and crossover toes are when the second or third toe shifts over the toe next to it. Properly fitting shoes, orthotics and using spacers between the
toes are often all it takes to correct these issues. But surgery may be required to shave off a bony protrusion, realign a joint or remove the parts of the joint that may have been damaged by arthritis.
• Improve your balance and mobility
Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death among people age 65 and over, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One culprit is weak feet, which reduce a person ’s stability and balance.
• Choose the right type of shoes
Many foot woes, including bunions, toe deformities and plantar fasciitis, can be alleviated by wearing supportive footwear. Treat your feet well by choosing shoes with wide insteps, broad toe boxes, soft soles and plenty of stability. It helps to pick styles that conform to the shape of your foot. Avoid shoes that are too short, tight or sharply pointed, and those with heels higher than a couple of inches. Higher-heeled shoes put more pressure on the forefoot and increase the likelihood of foot problems or injuries. “I recommend a small pump, because they can be easier to walk in,” says Schaeffer. " Stilettos can cause pain and throw you far forward.” Use common sense and choose wisely!
Beth Howard, AARP
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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
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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.
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.
