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WOODLAND ESTATES 850 West Middle Ave, Morgan Hill, California 95037-6107 Phone: 408-779-8991 Website: woodland850.com

January 2026

A Community for Active Seniors 55+

Board of Directors President: Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Directors:

Park Governing Body

Penny Parish Lani Dixon Lenore Greene Leslie Mastalarz Wayne Duren Gary Jensen Claudia Blodgett

Board of Directors contact information: bod@woodland850.com (408) 779-8991

A seven-member elected Board of Directors guides the affairs of this resident owned corporation, assisted by a Park Manager and his staff.

There is an annual election of Board members. A monthly Board meeting is held at the clubhouse and may be attended by shareholders. The Park Bylaws, Lease Agreement and Rules and regulations are the Governing Documents.

Park Management and Maintenance Staff Park Manager: Gabriel Garcia Office Assistant: Sonya Beck Park Maintenance: Bernard Balcita Woodland Estates includes a clubhouse, meeting area, kitchen, exercise areas, saunas, and indoor heated spa (open yearround), and an outdoor heated swimming pool (open May 1 thru October 31). The Social Club sponsors many events and activities throughout the year.

A greenbelt runs through the greater portion of the park, with tables, benches, and gazebos spaced along its length and there is an RV storage area for residents.

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Club House Office Business Hours: 8:00 am to 4 pm weekdays (FOBs are required for Clubhouse entry)

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Editorial Pages Shout outs Sunshine Report Coffee Klatch Social Club Travel Flying Flags Memories Wanderers Good to Know Library Corner Life with Lesley Movie Review Calendar Odds & Ends

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Woodland Estates Contact Information

From the Editors

Woodland Residents, Inc.

Betty Davis & Mary Serion

Corporate Office 850 West Middle Avenue Morgan Hill, CA 95037 408-779-8991 info@woodland850.com

Now that the good times (hectic though they may be at times) we had enjoying the lights, food and gatherings during the holidays have been transformed into memories, January brings a chance to rest up, take a breather and appreciate our beautiful surroundings and the fine community we live in.

After Hours Emergency Repairs Call Park Manager 669-253-3265 manager@woodland850.com

Gabriel Garcia

Park Manager 408-779-8991 manager@woodland850.com

Sonya Beck

Office Assistant 408-779-8991 info@woodland850.com

Sue Lopez

Social Club President 650-868-4299

sweetsusie52@comcast.net

Jean Manahan Sunshine Reporter 408-778-7397 jcmana1@aol.com

Woodland Estates Helping Hands If you are in need of a bit of neighborly assistance, please fill out a request form located in the club house. A member of the volunteer team will contact you. You may also reach out to the following contacts: Patty Garcia (408) 206-3691 Jo Spencer (408) 612-8210

We may not have snow and ice to mark the end of the year, but the change of seasons is evident in the fallen leaves, foggy mornings and brisk breezes mixed in with rainy days made for staying indoors with warm blankets cozied up on the couch.

While you do, we’re sure you’ll enjoy reading through this month’s Breeze. Read about what’s going on in our park, as well as many other interesting topics. Our contributors have written about traveling, reading, movies and even a bit of philosophy.

Stay informed with what’s happening in our park and in our city with the monthly calendar of events. Look over pictures and descriptions of the latest occasions and celebrations, and make a note to attend future ones. We are so fortunate to live in such an active and friendly little community. Make your New Year’s resolution to try and get out, have fun and meet more of your neighbors in 2026--you’ll be glad you did!

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Shout-Outs!

The Breeze Team

Attitudes of Gratitude

Betty Davis/Mary Serion

A big Breeze Shout out to our neighbors who kept the park and our spirits up this holiday. Here are a few of the decorated homes and of course, the trees on the greenbelt. The Social Club did a fantastic job of keeping the month filled with entertainment, refreshments and activities for a variety of interests.

Co—editors Email: webreeze2024@gmail.com

Breeze Contributors Dan Brown Debbie Brown Bonnie Doak Diane Hale Rose Hernandez Caroline Rackowski Craig Smithson Jean Manahan Lesley Waltner Rosia Valencia Swanee Edwards Pete Loeser

Rose Hernandez Breeze Peer Editors

Claudia Blodgett Board Liaison

Wayne Duren Breeze Distribution

Lisa Unruh

Photographer at large

Shout-Out forms are located in the clubhouse.

If you know of someone who you would like to recognize, please fill out a form or email us at: webreeze2024@gmail.com

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Sunshine Report

by Jean Manahan

Happy New Year, everyone!

Since the last Breeze deadline, get-well cards were sent to Mary Serion, Stephen Johnson and Bonnie Doak. The families of Tito Rebelo, Sky Clausen, Rosia Valencia and Joan Balog received sympathy cards.

Now that the holidays and all the Woodland festivities are just happy memories, we start another New Year. Whether yours will be quiet or full of adventure, may it bring you joy, good health, friendship and positive energy! Much of the world is in turmoil, but as individuals we can live our own lives with peace and good will, and send them out like ripples on the water.

Keep the Sunshine card requests coming and continue to strengthen the bonds of community that make Woodland Estates special.

Jean Manahan

Would a friend or neighbor like a birthday, get-well, sympathy or thinking-of-you card? Let Jean know! jcmana1@aol.com / 408778-7397

Social Committee

The Coffee Klatch Corner

by Mary Serion

At last month's Coffee Klatch, our own talented Sandy Lesnewsky demonstrated her skills at creating beautiful holiday arrangements. She made several wonderful centerpieces right before our eyes, using low-cost and easily available everyday objects that she transformed with greens, ribbons and bobbles she finds at the dollar store. Besides being an accomplished florist and artist, she’s a dedicated bargain hunter and had lots of advice on finding inexpensive items to put together to make lovely pieces for our homes or as gifts.

Besides the usual amazing array of brunch items provided (many thanks to Terri, Sue Lopez and Mary) and beverages and organization thanks to the Social Club, everyone got a chance to win one of Sandy’s beautiful arrangements; 5 lucky people took home her handiwork.

Coffee Klatch is always informative and fun; be sure to mark your calendar for next month’s event, a presentation by the Reach Out Food Pantry. Due to the holiday, it will be on the 2nd Friday, January 9. Please bring a canned food item or a monetary donation along with you.

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On Sunday evening, December 7, we kicked off this year’s tree lighting ceremony with an array of holiday and patriotic songs performed by the “Patriotic Singers”, a large group of singers that sent eleven young songsters to wow us with their talent!

The event was well-attended by residents and their guests who enjoyed not only the singing (and singing along!) but also homemade cookies, cocoa, hot cider and eggnog provided by the Social Club volunteers.

After the songs and snacks in the clubhouse, everyone went outside and while the youngsters led the countdown, the tree lights came on to plenty of cheering and clapping. Everyone was then invited to stroll the greenbelt to ooh and ahh over all the beautiful lights on display. At the end of the walk, after admiring the lovely trees, displays and even play in the “snow”, there were 2 “campfires” ready for warming cold hands and roasting marshmallows!

A wonderful evening, and a great start to the holiday season here in our park. Be sure to check out the beautiful Christmas lights around the park to brighten the rest of your holidays!

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My choice between air travel or train travel is conditional. It breaks down to two simple questions: how big of a hurry are you in and how much are you willing to spend to be comfortable for your trip?

Personally, I don’t like having to arrive at the airport hours before my flight, standing in baggage and security lines, then being squeezed into tight seating, being offered very sub-standard meals or snacks, and forced to stay seated with belts in my seat for hours at a time, etc., so traveling by train is a no brainer for me.

On the Railway you have no lines, no security checks, and some beautiful scenery along the way to enjoy. Other perks include having excellent restaurant quality threecourse sit-down meals (which are included if you

Travel My Way

Traveling by Airplane or Railway?

by Pete Loeser

The Observation Car offers a place where you can work, visit ,or eat in comfort. It is open to both coach and first class.

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Bedroom Cabin with Bed Made Bedroom Cabin during day 6

What Was That Flag?

by Pete Loeser

What you can’t see from an airplane, but can from a train.

choose to have a bedroom cabin), and/or a snack bar anytime you wish available with decent fast food if you travel coach. If your trip is overnight (first class with bedroom) a porter makes your bed and cleans your cabin just like when you are staying in a hotel. If you choose to travel coach your recliner seats are as big as the first class ones on the airlines, but you have to pay for your meals.

The downside of rail travel is, of course, it will be slower and a bit more expensive. To compare; if you travel from San Jose Diridon Station to Paso Robles it takes about 4 hours, but only cost (round trip) for coach $107. It is about a 3 hours drive by car from San Jose. If you travel from Didiron Station to Seattle (840 miles) with a Bedroom Cabin (First Class) it takes about 24 hours and cost $1200 for two people (all sit-down meals included). Flying first Class on a plane costs about $1000 for two people and takes 5 hours counting security check and baggage check in. It’s only about a $200 difference so I usually choose to travel by AmTrak rail.

So, a neighbor asked me what flag I was flying at half mast today under the US Flag? Since everybody was busy finishing their Christmas decorations and getting ready for the tree lighting tonight they may have forgot what happened on Sunday December 7, 1941.

I confessed the flag wasn’t the one I was looking for, but I couldn’t find the right one so I used the World War II one.

Pearl Harbor Remembered

This shot with Mount Rainer in the distance is from my AmTrak bedroom compartment window.

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World War II Remembrance

Sweet Memories

Nancy’s Notes

The Joy of Little Things

by Nancy Maynard

by Rose Hernandez

As we head into the new year, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, while at the same time, a bit let down.

Don’t let your spirits lag.

Here are a few sticky notes worth saving. You may choose to tear this page out and keep it handy.

Perhaps it is because my dear late mother always said, “Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves,” that I take delight in “little things”. I think she meant that I was not to fritter my money away on buying little things, so that my money would accumulate and I would be able to invest in real estate. Interestingly, I adhere to this mantra in all aspects of my life.

August is my birthday month, so I have been the recipient of unexpected gifts. Some time ago I received a corduroy cap with an orange embroidered rose. I loved it.

The label tag read, “I am.” I was truly excited about the label and told my friend that I would have been happy with the label as a gift. In the Bible, Moses tells God that he will tell the Israelites that he is to lead out of Egypt that he has been sent by the God their ancestors worshipped.

Moses wants to know what name to give the people if they ask for a name. God replies to Moses, ”So tell them that the Lord whose name is, I Am, sent you.” Little things started happening before August, my birthday month.

One Friday in July I met a friend at the Friday Night Music after my time protecting our democracy. During intermission, cultural entertainment is provided and the respective vendors are given recognition with the opportunity to gift their products. La Papa (the potato in Spanish) vendor offered to donate ten of his baked potatoes. When ten members of the audience did not claim a potato, my friend asked if I would like her to get me a potato. I replied, “Sure.” On the paper plate the potato that had been cut in half opened to the size of a normal sized corn tortilla, five to six inches in diameter. It came with cheese, sour cream jalapeño peppers, green onions and bacon bits. I ordered mine sans the bacon bits and jalapeños. I enjoyed it in three different meals!

That evening when I got home I finally was able to have time to call Charles Schwab. All of my questions were answered by the attentive and knowledgeable representative. Then, as I was thanking him for his kind service, he said, “Wait a minute. I want to give you a gift.”

“What kind of a gift?” I asked.

Resource: www.marcandangel.com

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Woodland Wanderers

Go see the Rosicrucian Museum!

by Mary Serion

On November 21, a group of “wanderers” made a visit to the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in San Jose.

Following a wonderful lunch at Palermo’s restaurant, we made our way to the museum. We split into groups to make the circuit of the four distinct areas of the museum.

Gallery A features exhibits dealing with the afterlife, where you’ll see mummies and objects the Egyptians prepared for the dead. The next gallery contains objects used in their society’s daily life, and gallery C is focused on the rulers and religion of their culture. Gallery D examines the various religious and cultural practices in the ancient world, besides Egypt itself.

All those who attended were disappointed that our time constraint kept us from more closely examining many of the exhibits and agreed that we need another visit! This fine museum, right here in our backyard, is a world-class collection of artifacts and information, and we unanimously encourage all to visit this very interesting and amazing place.

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Join us!

The Woodland Wanderers meet the second Monday of each month, at 4:30 in the clubhouse.

Our next excursion will be to San Martin’s “Wings of History” museum, followed by lunch at San Martin Café. Mark your calendar for January 20 and sign up on the sheet at the clubhouse!

There are many fun games that happen on several days of the week, including Hand & Foot (a type of Canasta), MahJongg (both beginner and advanced gatherings) and Bunco, which meets monthly. On Sunday evenings, players meet at the clubhouse to enjoy Poker (in the main room) and various games (played in the lobby area).

Something for everyone to spend “playtime” with friends old and new!

Mexican Train Dominos Night Each Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM in the clubhouse and enthusiastic group plays Mexican Train Dominos, a game known for its blend of strategy, luck, and social interaction, making it a favorite. New players are always welcome. Call Carol at Latham at (408) 612-4813

Good To Know

by Bonnie Doak

Match the Gastrointestinal disorder with its description

Answers on page 16

1) Gastritis

A). Inflammation of the liver

2). Hepatitis

B). Inflammation of the stomach lining

3). Cholecystitis.

C). Inflammation of the pancreas

4). Pancreatitis

D). Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Library Corner

by Dan Brown Loyalty

by Lisa Scottoline 2023, 554 Pages Large Print Lisa Scottoline is one of my many favorite writers. This book is a little different from her other books I’ve read. This book is “historical fiction” – kind of like many books written by James Michner.

The book has several storylines; one is the birth of the mafia in Sicily.

All the towns in the book are real, the Beati Paoli Society was a real society, and one of the characters was a real living person at the time of the novel. The book spans a 15-year time period from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s.

The first three quarters of the book jumps from one storyline to another, but all the characters and storylines merge in the ending. By the end of the book you will know more about Sicilian history than you ever knew before reading it!

We are Called to Rise

by Laura McBride 2014, 320 pages We Are Called to Rise has multiple first-person narrators, alternating between Avis, a recently divorced mother in her mid-fifties; Roberta, a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate for homeless youth; Bashkim, an eight-year-old with Albanian immigrant parents); and Luis, an Army veteran who suffers from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The central narrative is told in chronological sequence, but the chapters are written from the perspective of every character, often utilizing flashbacks and memories to contextualize each individual’s complex history.

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We’re looking for new ideas and perspectives for the Breeze. If you enjoy journalism and are willing to share your talents with our community, please let us know. Mary and Betty will be happy to get together with you and hear your ideas. Contact us at: webreeze2024@gmail.com

Life With Lesley

Traditions

Macy’s Update

A Plea to a Hunter

by Craig Smithson

by Lesley Waltner

On behalf of all the animals who are unable to speak for themselves.

You could have just as much fun Without taking your gun.

In fact, you could have even more, Please try it, I implore!

For the sake of the “game” Please don’t kill or maim, They don’t stand a chance Against your armed advance.

It’s not fair to the deer, They don’t see you or hear Until it’s too late When they meet their dreadful fate.

Just hunt with your camera instead of your gun Avoid spilling their blood and still have your fun.

You’ll learn to love nature and have your fill Of enjoying the creatures you no longer kill.

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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has confirmed Macy's Union Square will remain open indefinitely.

KRON 4 News. com confirmed the decision by Macy's, Inc. on Nov. 4. Developer TMG Partners is now exploring the leasing potential of the historic building. Macy's Inc. announced a year ago it would be closing its Union Square location, one of 149 scheduled nationwide.

However, Macy's Inc., has since changed its mind.

The traditional Christmas Tree across the street and the Winter Walk will also be kept open. Approximately 400 jobs will also be saved with the decision to keep Macy's open. The future of the Union Square area has already improved with a future Nintendo store and the new Zara flagship.

Resource: KRON 4 News.

Arts and Entertainment

Batman Forever

by Craig Smithson

Jim Carrey can do "camp". This much is evident from his over-the-top performance as "The Riddler" in "Batman Forever". Director Joel Schumacher allowed Carrey to stay as close as possible to Frank Gorshin's version of "The Riddler" in the television series. Carrey's talent for doing improv comedy carries "Forever", the 13th of the 23 films made, (until now), in the Batman franchise. One Carrey line: "If knowledge is power, then a God am... (followed by multiple expletives) Was that over the top? I can never tell." Schumacher also follows the 1930s era comic book version of Batman by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, a strategy supported by critics and film historians. If it's not broke, do not mess with the original.

The plot for "Batman Forever" version calls for The Riddler (aka Edward Nygma) and Two Face (Tommy Lee Jones) to be partners in crime. Their goal is to reveal Batman's secret identity as millionaire Bruce Wayne, while extracting information from

residents of the mythical Gotham City.

Nygma is an ego-driven inventor/researcher who works for Wayne Enterprises. Nygma invents a device which can beam TV signals directly into the brain, making the individual say what is programmed, even if they do not realize it. Wayne refuses to give Nygma the financing he needs to market his invention, resulting in a revenge-driven plot against his former employer. TwoFace's alter ego is former District Attorney (D.A.) Harvey Dent.

He is disfigured when a mobster throws acid on his face. The former D.A. then develops a split personality, providing his motive to seek revenge against Batman. However, their plans are derailed when Batman uses a device called a Batarong to destroy the Riddler's "box," the device which sends the signals to the brain.

"Batman Forever" made $336 million at the box office on a budget of 100 million, making it the sixth-highest grossing of 1995. The movie was released on June 9.

Val Kilmer played Batman in the "Forever"" version and received generally positive reviews across the board.

Kilmer died on April 1, 2025, at age 65. The first "Batman" movie was released in 1943, with Lewis Wilson in the lead. The television series ran from 1966-'68, with Adam West playing Bruce Wayne/Batman.

References: "Batman Forever" movie, 1995, Wikipedia.

"I'll get drive-thru", fan blog, Alex Wiggan.

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Woodland Estates Activities Calendar

Community Calendar

Poker Night Sunday, 6:30 until ?

Call Lou Leonard Phone: (408) 497-5620

Morgan Hill Community Activities

Mahjong (All levels) Monday, 1:30 to 3:30 pm New learners will be at 11:30 on Monday or by calling Cheryl.

Friday, 1:30 to 3:30 pm Call Cheryl Leonard Phone: (408) 497-5620

Centennial Recreation Senior Center Cafe The cafe opens Monday through Friday at 9:00 am.

Lunch is served at 11:30 am.

The cafe registration table is open at the times above.

Lunch reservations/information: (408) 782-1284 Suggested donation: $3.00 for anyone 60 and over, or $8.00 for anyone under 60.

Bingo Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 pm Call Mary Serion Phone: (808) 987-4597 Mexican Train Wednesdays, 6:00pm Call Carol Latham Phone: (408) 612-4813 Muscle Tone Class Mon, Wed, Fri , 9:30 am Call Cindy Enright Phone: (408) 427-7265

Supper Club 4th Saturday of the month Starts at 6:00pm Call Cheryl Leonard Phone: (408) 497-5620 Hand and Foot Wednesday 1:30-3:30 pm Call Cheryl Leonard Phone: (408) 497-5620 Bunco (At the clubhouse) Last Wednesday of the month, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Historic Downtown Walking Tour of Morgan Hill Morgan Hill Historical Society Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (every 2nd Saturday of the month) Free tour of 14 historic downtown Morgan Hill locations, covering a distance of about 1.5 miles.

Reservations are suggested, but not required.

Call (408) 779-5755 to register.

Park at the community garage and meet at 50 E 3rd Street at the parking garage exit.

Farmers Market in Morgan Hill Cal Train Station, 3rd and Depot Street Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Parking access via Butterfield Bingo on Tuesday Evenings Morgan Hill Community Center, 17000 Monterey Road Doors open: 4:30 pm

Lunch Bunch meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:15 am in front of the clubhouse.

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A little reminder, we always post digital copies of The Breeze on the website, and we’ll e-mail electronic copies to those who request it, but have moved out of the park. All you have to do is make a request.

Community Calendar

Upcoming Woodland Estates Activities: Coffee Klatch: Friday, January 9, 10:30 am.

Reach Out Food Pantry -- an interfaith & community-wide effort to meet the needs of our food insecure neighbors (over 400 households). Our speaker will be one of the co-directors, Carol Lillig. She will share who they are and what they do in the community. She’ll also talk about who their local partners are and how they participate in supporting the needs of these neighbors. The Social Club is asking for canned food and/or cash donations.

Line Dancing, Friday, Nov 14, (2nd Friday), 6 to 7:30 pm. Beginners welcome! Suggested donation of $1.00 to $5.00.

Woodland Estates Activities Calendar Walking Group Monday-Friday, 7:30 am Meet at Park Street Circle near clubhouse Pickleball (All levels) Tennis Court Thursday and Saturday Times Vary with season Call Marisa Flynn for times: (408) 499-6590 Bocce Ball Bocci Ball Courts Tuesdays @ 10:00 Thursdays @ 4:30 pm Call Teri Morton (408) 314-2468 Peeps Just Wanna’ Have Fun Crafts Classes

UFO Club A new club is forming. A few of us have the desire to gather a couple of times a month and work on needlecrafts, sewing projects, or whatever has been on the back burner and needs tending. Join us if you would like to get motivated and get those UFOs (Un Finished Objects) off of the to-do list! Tentatively, we will meet the 2nd, and 4th Sunday of the month. We start at 10:00 am and finish by 2:00pm. Interested? Call Betty at 209483-2656 or Denise at 408-691-0075

Santa Clara County Library Bookmobile Bookmobile stops in front of the clubhouse 2nd and 4th Fridays each month .

Scheduled times are 11:30 am - 12:15 pm.

This month’s dates: Jan. 9th and 23rd To order books, movies, and more, call (408) 883-6959. - Website: www.sccid.org

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Wed., 10:30 am. Sign up on the class list in the clubhouse Call Barbara Schroeder (209) 480-3268 or Sandy Lesnewsky (831) 246-1091 Woodland Wanderers Meets 2nd Mondays at 4:30 pm; info: Cheryl Leonard (408)497-5620

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Answers

“We have all kinds of gifts,” he replied.

“We have wine, steaks, cheeses, flowers, nuts and Bonsai.” I chose the Bonsai which I have always admired, but have never owned. The box was on my front porch about two weeks after the unexpected offer was made. It arrived in my birthday month!

But back to July. The day after receiving the loaded baked potato and the promise of the Bonsai, I went to the mailbox late in the evening. Inside the mailbox was a small hand written card-sized envelope from my credit union. Upon touching it, it felt thicker than normal; inside the handwritten card of apology from the president, was a ten dollar Starbucks gift card.

Having these gifts manifest in close proximity made it impossible for me not to take note of them. Each gift was so different from the other, and each brought a smile to my heart and my face. I feel that I do appreciate the little things in life. For example, I often feel that simply enjoying the wrapping of a gift, is a gift.

So I hope that the concentration of this joy has made me more generous, and that this indelible experience of joy will make me the purveyor of a multitude of many little meaningful and thoughtful gifts. In this context I do not limit gifts to material things. I include thoughts, words and actions. “Take care of the little things, and the big things will take care of themselves.”

DO YOU HAVE A STORY?

Our readers would welcome first person memoirs, profiles, and stories of events or places special to you. Please consider sharing. A member of The Breeze Editorial staff will help you, If you have an idea, contact webreeze2024@gmail.com 16

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January 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 medium.

TRIVIA TEASER

American history 1. Which U.S. President arranged the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803? a-John Quincy Adams, b-James Monroe, c-Thomas Jefferson, d-James Madison.

2. From what country did the United States purchase Alaska in 1867? a-Spain, b-Russia, c-Japan, d-Canada.

3. Which city served as the capital of the United States for ten years prior to the capital's move to Washington, D.C.? aNew York City, b-Nashville, c-Philadelphia, d-Boston.

4. The Star-Spangled Banner was written by Francis Scott Key during which war? a-American Revolution, b-The War of 1812, c-French-Indian War, d-U.S. Civil War. 5. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits the President to serving no more than two terms? a-18th, b-19th, c-20th, d-22nd.

6. The word "gerrymander," meaning to fiddle with electoral boundaries, takes its name from Elbridge Gerry, a former governor of which U.S. state? a-Massachusetts, b-Maine, c-Illinois, dNew Hampshire.

7. Which politician created the Share Our Wealth program in 1934, with the motto "Every Man a King," guaranteeing every family a basic household grant of $5,000? a-Herbert Hoover, b-Franklin D. Roosevelt, c-Andrew Mellon, d-Huey Long.

8. Which state capital was founded

by John Sutter in 1840? a-Providence, Rhode Island, b-Raleigh, North Carolina, c-Des Moines, Iowa, d-Sacramento, California.

9. Which U.S. President's image appeared on a dollar coin from 1971-78? a-Dwight Eisenhower, b-John F. Kennedy, c-George Washington, d-Jimmy Carter.

10. Who was the first president to appoint an African American to his Cabinet? a-Jimmy Carter, b-Theodore Roosevelt, c-Bill Clinton, d-Lyndon Johnson.

Quotes

The Lighter Side

There is no such thing as can't or won't.

If you're qualified, all it takes is a burning desire to accomplish, to make a change. Go forward, go backward.

Whatever it takes! You can't blame other people or society in general. It all comes from your mind. When we do the impossible, we realize we are special people.

Jan Ashford

A coward is incapable of exhibiting love. It is the prerogative of the brave.

Mohandas Gandhi

On no account brood over your wrongdoing. Rolling in the muck is not the best way of getting clean.

Aldous Huxley

If you pursue money and affluence to the exclusion of the values in life, you have lost, not won.

Jim Rohn

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Here is a test to determine whether your mission on earth is finished: If you're alive, it isn't.

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Terrible phenomenon In one hospital's Intensive Care Unit, patients in one bed always died at about 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. A worldwide team of experts was assembled to investigate. On Sunday, they waited outside the ward to see what the terrible phenomenon was all about. Some prayed or held holy objects to ward off the evil spirits.

As the clock struck 11 a.m., the part-time Sunday cleaner, entered the ward.

He unplugged the life support system so he could plug in the vacuum cleaner.

Grief and suffering A dietitian was addressing a large audience in Chicago: "The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed us. Red meat is awful. Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. Chinese food has MSG. And vegetables can be disastrous.

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A 75-year-old in the front row stood up and said, "Wedding cake."

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January 2026 Calendar Awareness Months Cervical Health Awareness Month: Focuses on screening and prevention of cervical cancer through education and early detection.

Blood Donor Month: Encourages voluntary blood donations to support life-saving medical treatments and emergencies.

Glaucoma Awareness Month: Promotes eye health checks to detect and treat glaucoma, preventing vision loss.

Folic Acid Awareness Month: Raises awareness about the importance of folic acid intake for maternal and fetal health to prevent birth defects.

Special Days, and Events 1, NEW YEAR'S DAY, Federal holiday marking the start of the Gregorian calendar year with celebrations and resolutions.

1, ROSE BOWL GAME AND PARADE, Pasadena, CA. College football.

Big 10 versus PAC 12.

1, ORANGE BOWL, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL 1, SUGAR BOWL, Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

2, SCIENCE FICTION DAY, 3, ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS DAY. Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar.

3, WOLF MOON. 4, WORLD BRAILLE DAY, Nationwide. Recognizes the Braille system for visually impaired.

5, BIRD DAY, Promotes birdwatching and conservation efforts to appreciate avian diversity.

(OBSERVED IN SOME STATES), Nationwide. Extended celebrations of service, marches, and educational programs.

6-FEB. 17, CARNIVAL SEASON NEW ORLEANS. The last day of festivities is Feb. 17 (Mardi Gras).

20, NFL WILD CARD PLAYOFF,

6, EPIPHANY, (Christian communities). Commemorates the visit of the Magi to baby Jesus, often with gift-giving traditions.

21, SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, Park City, UT. Premier showcase of independent films with screenings, panels, and celebrity premieres.

7, ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS EVE, (Orthodox communities). Preparatory observances including fasting and family gatherings for the Nativity.

21, NBA LONDON GAME, London, England. Orlando Magic vs. Memphis Grizzlies in a global exhibition matchup at The O2 Arena.

11, GOLDEN GLOBES, 83rd annual, for best in film and television. Live on CBS and stream on Paramount+.

22, 23- Feb 1, SAINT PAUL WINTER CARNIVAL, St. Paul, MN Web: wintercarnival.com

12, SONY OPEN IN HAWAII, Honolulu, HI. PGA Tour event on the Waialae Country Club course, drawing top golfers for early-season competition.

25, NFL CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP,

14, ORTHODOX NEW YEAR, Nationwide (Orthodox communities).

Observes the Julian calendar's start with reflections and traditional feasts.

15, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY, Nationwide. Federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader's legacy of equality and nonviolent activism.

17, BALD EAGLE APPRECIATION DAYS, Keokuk Iowa.

17, DAKAR RALLY (FINAL STAGE), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Grueling off-road endurance race concluding with awards for top drivers.

18, MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

20, PENGUIN AWARENESS DAY,

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