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October 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: Samuel Clark 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 Social Club WRI/Lunch Bunch New Kids History Safety First Great Journey Travel Bug Let’s Grow Hollywood Beat Traditions Calendar Good Eats

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Woodland Estates Contact Information

From the Editor

Woodland Residents, Inc.

Mary Serion

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

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

You know, as a new resident, for a long time I was kind of salty with the Breeze because while it had great articles, they were always about events that had already happened so I felt I was missing a lot. Well, it finally dawned on me that, as with most news content, a story can’t be written until after the event has occurred! Duh. So my advice to you, after you go through the great articles that await you, is to be sure to check the NewsFlash and the Social Club calendar so you can be a part of the many terrific things that go on in our wonderful park! A wonderful example of sharing in park events was the well-attended tree-planting and remembrance for Sandy Lesnewsky’s dear husband, Jim….

Sue Lopez

Social Club President 650-868-4299

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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

If you can, attend as many events as you’re able; it’s a fun way to get to know your neighbors and the park, as well as a way to introduce yourself and your talents and make new friends! Meanwhile, feast on this month’s stories of newcomers, travels, heroes, gardening, cooking and entertainment. Whether you’re away a lot, or find it difficult to get out much, you’re still a valued community member and we would love to hear from you. Tell us your story! 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 be happy to help you, If you have an idea, contact webreeze2024@gmail.com 2

Shout-Outs! Attitudes of Gratitude

Nancy Maynard wants to give a big shoutout to Sandy Lesnewsky and Claudia Blodgett for their quick action at last month’s Coffee Klatch. They quickly & quietly came to my rescue when a piece of sausage didn’t go down right and they successfully did the Heimlich maneuver on me so I could breathe again! Claudia & Sue send their thanks to Barbara Schroeder & the Peeps for the painted rocks to be placed in the park tubes to hold down all those important papers delivered by park, board & Social Club! Mary Serion sends a shout out to the many kind neighbors and friends who have lent a hand while my left one was “down and out”, especially Kate Hendon, Raquel Gonzalez & Sandy Steele for mopping, chopping, and changing bedsheets, 3 things I discovered are nearly impossible one-handed!

The Breeze Team Mary Serion

Editor Email: webreeze2024@gmail.com

Breeze Contributors Bonnie Doak Diane Hale Kate Hendon Rose Hernandez Jan Larabee Caroline Rackowski Craig Smithson Jean Manahan Lesley Waltner Rosia Valencia Swanee Edwards Pete Loeser

Rose Hernandez Breeze Peer Editors

Penny Parrish Board Liaison

Wayne Duren Breeze Distribution

Swanee Edwards thanks MJ Della Vecchia for all of the hard work and planning she put into the ceremony of remembrance for Sandy Lesnewsky’s husband, Jim, to everyone in PEEPS for organizing the event and to Lisa Martinez for planting the Crepe Myrtle Tree. It was a wonderful day! A shout out to Pete Loeser and Bob Burdick for helping me place mulch in the Gazebo Rose Garden. Thank you to Sue Moore for placing a lovely solar fountain in our pollination bird bath to keep the mosquitoes away. There are so many that do so much, we would need the whole Breeze magazine to thank! Sandy Lesnewsky sends love and thanks to the many people that arranged such a beautiful gathering to remember my dear Jim. Sue Lopez, Swanee Edwards & Patty Garcia, to name just a few of the kind & caring neighbors and friends that are always so quick to help!

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

Sunshine Report

Social Activities

Social Club Corner

by Jean Manahan

In recent weeks, get-well cards were sent to Jan Larabee, Mary Serion and JoAnn Jepson. Thinkingof-you cards went to Lisa Unruh, Lenore Greene and Kelly Wolff. Donna Blaine and Judi Mordecai received sympathy cards. A welcome note went to new owners Lawrence and Nene Larson. Where did the summer go?? Already it's time for fall colors, spicy tea and lots of gingerbread and pumpkin. Scary ghosts and goblins are just around the corner! We tend to stay indoors more as the weather gets cooler and maybe we're not so aware of our neighbors' comings and goings. It's good to notice if someone hasn't been seen lately. Some folks have a daily text or phone call check-in with a neighbor. Let's be watchful and follow up if someone near you may be ill or need assistance. Looking out for each other is a Woodland tradition! Please let me know of anyone who would be cheered by a card. Happy Fall!

by Mary Serion

On September 4, Craig Smithson told us about the origin of the classic song “Misty”, made popular by Johnny Mathis in 1959. The song was also the basis for the 1971 movie, “Play Misty For Me”. As a teen, Mathis was impressed by the tune and recorded it several years later after composer Erroll Garner promised to add lyrics later. Coffee Klatch is always an informative and fun activity (not to mention delicious!). Don’t miss Oct. 2, with Joe Marenin and learn all about Artificial Intelligence (AI)!

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The August 23 music series featured “The Two Marks” entertaining us with their bluesy, laid-back music, along with a few classic and fun numbers. We were also treated to an original song that included lyrics from a poem written by Lesly Waltner! These great monthly concerts by so many talented and professional musicians are not to be missed! Be sure to mark your calendar for the next performance, scheduled for October 11, featuring the music of the “Sorta Sisters”.

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Around the Woods

Woodland Residents, Inc, (WRI) by Claudia Blodgett

Transparency is often discussed in governance, but how much is appropriate? In personal matters, people usually wait until a decision is firm before sharing it. The same principle can apply to governance: early ideas are not the same as decisions. Once a decision moves forward, more transparency may be needed, especially in governance. At Woodland Estates, transparency includes recorded monthly board meetings with in-person and Zoom access, the weekly Newsflash, monthly Open Forum comments and questions, and written Shareholder Action Request Form (SARF) communication with replies placed in the tube within one week. Townhall meetings have varied, but as a volunteer board, we do our best to hold them when possible. Please share any ideas for improving transparency with the board. We will consider all suggestions, though not every idea can be implemented. As volunteers, we strive to be open without creating unnecessary concern over ideas that may not move forward.

Nine diners gathered for August’s lunch at Moon’s Kitchen, a great Japanese restaurant in the Ross shopping center on Dunne & Monterey. We enjoyed stirfry, their renowned chicken salad, tempura and several other dishes. Our servers, Jin and Yong, were friendly and helpful, even though we kept them very busy!

Everyone was very happy with the quality, taste and portion of their food, and everyone agreed they would enjoy a meal here again for future lunches or dinners. A big thumbs-up from all of us; give it a try!

Coming up on Saturday, October 17 from 4 to 8 pm! Be sure to mark your calendar for this fun event with sausages, snacks & goodies to sample, as well as a great accordionist to get us all moving to traditional music! Tickets only $15.00

Around the Park

Meet the Nicols by Nancy Maynard

Philip and Caorl Nicols moved here from the Santa Cruz Mountains. They join other mountain folk who have also moved here from that area. It was fun to discover that we had other mountain folk in common. They lived next door to Silver Mountain Vineyard, where my husband and I were married. The owner of the vineyard was a friend of mine and the Nicols’ as well (incidentally, the cuttings for our vineyard were all from Silver Mountain). Carol was born and raised in San Jose and a graduate of Pioneer High School. Philip grew up in Michigan and then moved to San Jose. They met there at a church snow party. They have 2 children and 2 grandkids not too far away. Currently they have no pets, but have fond memories of their Havanese dog. Philip was in the Air Force for 4 years, testing rockets in the desert; the engineering side of him at work! They love exploring with their RV, and are avid “rock hounds”, going all over collecting rocks and

learning the history of the area. They have quite an extensive rock collection. Fishing, backpacking and RV camping fit right in. In addition to RV exploring, they have done missions work in Cambodia, Mexico and twice in the hill country in Kentucky. They love the ocean and the Sierras. When not outdoors they like jigsaw puzzles and potlucks. They discovered Woodland Estates when they attended a celebration of life at the clubhouse. They were looking for a senior/mobile home park and just knew Woodland Estates was definitely it. The greenbelt, the facilities, the activities, the dinners, the neighbors; the whole package. They love how well run and clean it is, too. It took them a while to update their home, but they are now fully moved in and loving it. Now, they look forward to checking out some of the activities. Be sure to give Philip and Carol a wave and a greeting when out and about; everyone loves meeting new neighbors! 6

The Great American Journey by Joann Crawford

One Step at a Time: The Journey of Joan Balog Have you ever dreamed of seeing all of America? After the shock and tragedy of 9/11, three West Coast women decided to make a difference in the best way they knew how—by walking and praying their way across America. Amazingly, one of those women was our very own Joan Balog of Harvest Lane. Sitting in Joan's home, sipping a cup of tea, one could never have imagined the fiercely adventurous spirit that lay beneath her gracious and hospitable exterior. Her fearless independence began when, as a young woman, she left her home and family in England and boarded a ship bound for Australia. In 1962, after working as a draftswoman in Australia, she and her husband packed their bags and headed for California. They eventually became American citizens and devoted themselves to their new country. Joan's great passion, however, soon became hiking. To her credit, she climbed Half Dome four times! With countless hiking miles already behind her, Joan was ready when her friend Lyn proposed an intriguing adventure: walking across America. The journey would be more than a hike. It was intended as a way to make a difference in the aftermath of 9/11. Despite her family's pleas—and more than a little goodnatured harassment about being a "crazy lady"—Joan was not deterred. Thankfully, the trek was carefully planned. The women calculated their route based on an average of about 15 miles a day and chose back roads whenever possible so they could experience America up close. A motor home, shuttle, and driver were generously donated to help support them along the way. And so, three women, along with Joan's German shepherd, Cassie, committed themselves to a 14-month adventure. The journey began on May 12, 2003, in Blaine, Wash(continued on page 9) 7

Medical Lore & Knowledge by Bonnie Doak 1) Hemodialysis 2) Kidney Biopsy 3) Peritoneal dialysis 4) Nephrology a) Surgical removal of a kidney b) Using the lining of the abdominal cavity to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood c) Removing a small sample of kidney tissue for examination d) Filtering waste and excess fluid from the blood using a machine WHY???? Why do we say “by Hook or by Crook” —This expression contains a double pun. Both “hook” and “crook” mean a Shepards “crook”; both also mean a thief’s “hook”. Why do we call the period that immediately follows a marriage a “honeymoon”. —The “honey” alludes to the sweetness of marriage delights; the “moon” to the rapidity with which they wane!

ANSWERS 1-d 2-c 3-b 4-a

History’s Happenings

Did you Know…. According to Google, the State of California has a program in which seniors can get a smoke detector replaced at no cost? You can find out if your city provides this service through the local Fire Department. Okay, our smoke detector has been beeping off and on for a few months. We call our sonin-law to climb the ladder and change the battery about every other month. According to Google, however, a battery should last for at least a year. First, I called Barbara and Val to see if WEEP knew anything about this program, they had not heard about it but they would check it out. Then, I called the nonemergency number for our local Fire Department to see if they offer this service. I explained my problem and the operator put me on hold and said he would find out. When he came back on line, he asked how many detectors we have in the house, I said 4 and they all have recently had the batteries changed. He said he would send someone over to check them out. So, I understood that someone would be out to replace the smoke detectors for us.

Safety First

Where There’s Smoke (Detector)... by Rosia Valencia But not more than five minutes after I hung up the phone, a humungous fire truck and an EMT truck pulled up in front of my house and SIX hunks of the male species were at my front door. Oh my gosh! Is there a prerequisite to look like that in order to be a fireman? Anyway, they all came in and brought a tall ladder with them. They stood around the ladder in our bedroom while one of them climbed up. I’m thinking to myself, “how many firemen does it take to change a smoke detector?” They confirmed, yes, indeed, all four detectors are past the expiration date and needed to be replaced. I thought, great, they are going to change them out for us! But then the hunk on the ladder says, “you can purchase them at Home Depot, just give them the number on the detector and tell them they are all hooked together." WHAT? "But Google said…." "No ma’am, you need to purchase them and get someone to install them’ you should not be climbing the ladder yourself." Meanwhile, our neighbors are wondering what’s happening at the Valencia’s. Our sweet street captain, Diane, is checking on us, people are standing outside their houses with concern on their faces. I’m so embarrassed. Next day, I get a call from a friend in Arizona asking if we were okay because they heard we had a fire truck at our house; they heard it from a friend in San Juan Bautista who heard it from someone driving down Park Drive. I’m between embarrassed and overwhelmed at how fast a simple call about a smoke detector replacement could turn into a neighborhood event and concern for our welfare. Moral of this story I guess is don’t rely on Google.

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ington, near the Canadian border. From there, they made their way across 15 states, walking thousands of miles and lifting up prayers for the countless people they met along the way—people from every walk of life. Joan and her fellow travelers reveled in the sights, sounds, and beauty of America. They stood on snowcovered mountains, watched animals in their natural habitats, witnessed breathtaking sunsets, and marveled at black night skies filled with what seemed like a million shining stars. Of course, every great journey has its "bumps in the road," and Joan had her share. There were constant blisters she had to nurse and a few spills requiring medical attention. On one disastrous walk Cassie spotted four or five donkeys in a snow covered field. She suddenly took off with her leash wrapped around Joan’s wrist, pulling her over a snow bank and through a field. Battered and bruised Joan freed herself from the leash only to encounter Cassie limping toward her with a torn ear bleeding profusely. Cassie visited the vet who stitched up her ear and Joan visited the hospital to receive a cortisone shot for her aching shoulder and body. Though difficult, somehow these challenges became part of the stories Joan brought home. Blessings outweighed adversities, however. Besides the outpouring of prayers, dinner invitations, interviews, and downright kindness of people along the way, Joan recalled one special Sunday school lesson taught by a native of Plains, Georgia - Jimmy Carter. After the service the team lined up to have their picture taken with President and Rosalyn Carter. Finally, on July 23, 2004, the three West Coast women reached Key West, Florida, bringing their incredible journey to an end. For 14 months, they had walked 4,026.5 miles and taken an 9

astonishing 8,503,968 steps. They prayed countless prayers and met thousands of people. But numbers cannot fully measure what Joan accomplished. She didn't simply walk across America. She opened herself to the people she met, the places she saw, the beauty she encountered, and the opportunity to pray for others along the way. She experienced her adopted country one step at a time. This story is a tribute to my dear friend Joan—a remarkable woman with an adventurous spirit, a generous heart, and the courage to say yes to an extraordinary challenge. Joan is no longer with us, but I like to imagine that her journey simply took another turn. Perhaps somewhere beyond this world, she is still walking—exploring new paths, discovering new wonders, and, of course, with Cassie happily trotting along beside her. Joan took the Great American Journey one step at a time. And what a journey it was.

Travel Bug

Only a Day’s Drive Away by Diane Hale

When people think about things to do in southern Utah, several national parks usually come to mind: Zion, Bryce, and the north entrance to the Grand Canyon are the closest. Capitol Reef and Canyonlands are within a few hours' drive. Many more natural and cultural possibilities are somewhat off the beaten path and are yours to explore. We tried exploring some of these lesser-known locations on a recent trip to southern Utah with a stop in Las Vegas on the drive home.

Snow Canyon is west of St. George and is filled with red rock formations and easy hikes. There is a section of the park that is well marked and has numerous inscriptions of settlers who passed through the area in the mid-1800s on the rocks. We particularly liked

Cedar Breaks National Monument. The drive is a scenic uphill climb to a viewing area of a large canyon filled with red rock pinnacles ascending from the canyon floor. The columns reminded me of a small version of Bryce Canyon National Park. On the way to Cedar City, which Cedar Breaks is near, there is also a section of Zion National Park close to I-15 named Kolob Canyon. Naturally, we got off the highway to admire this part of the famous national park as it is also filled with many red rock formations and unusual features. If you get tired of looking at unusual rocks and hiking, there are a few cultural sites to mix in with your stay in southern Utah. Cedar City hosts a Shakespeare Festival annually in a several-theater complex in town. When the festival isn't taking place, many other play productions are going on. We were able to see a production of Steel Magnolias that was very well done in a musical format. Tuachan is an outdoor amphitheater west of St. George in Ivins where major works are produced. There are usually two to three plays going on simultaneously on different nights. Les Misérables, Grease, Finding Nemo, and Thriller are the musicals being featured this year. There is also an indoor theater and concert hall in the same complex. If you are a plant lover like me, you are drawn to a stroll at Red Hills Desert Garden in the hills just west of St. George. Waterfalls, streams, unusual plants, and rock formations await you there. The walkways are paved, and the walk is very easy and scenic as you get great views of the surrounding communities. The drive to and from St. George can be boring as you pass through Barstow, Bakersfield, and a lot of desert. On (Continued on page 11) 10

Let’s Grow

The Fall Garden, 2026 by Swanee Edwards

Fall is upon us and we need to begin planning for winter and next spring in the garden. Leaves and more leaves! After a welcome wet winter and spring, our trees went a bit crazy. Just look at the Crepe Myrtles blooming all over the Park and in our yards! Even the Magnolia trees had more blooms than ever. But with all of this growth and blooming comes the mess of dropping leaves and dead blooms. If you have the room in a corner of your property, start a mulch pile. Or you can find barrels and other mulching bins on line or at Johnson’s Garden Center. As the leaves break down, they become compost. The leaves should be kept moist, but not wet and should be turned over every few weeks. In a few months you will have nutrient rich mulch that will feed and protect your roses, bushes and flower beds just in time for Spring. Mulching is a win – win for our gardens and for the environment. This year, our fruit trees went crazy giving us an abundance of all kinds of fruit and nuts. With the abundance came the critters, birds, raccoons, squirrels and rats. It is important to collect and dispose of all fruit. Leaving it on the ground is asking for trouble. It can be donated to food banks or placed in your yard waste bin. Now is the time to give your bulbs and Agapanthus a good clean up. I cut mine back to the ground, making sure to clean up dead material. I also dig up and divide my gladiola, iris, and daffodil bulbs if I can remember where they are located. One only needs to divide bulbs that have been growing for several years. Dividing and replanting in January or February, gives the bulbs more room to grow for bigger blooms and a time to “rest” for spring. Give your bulb beds an extra layer of bone meal, too. (About a cup for every ten square feet of beds works well). In October or early November, trim and prune your fruit trees and cut roses back to the ground (late November or

the drive home, we opted to spend a night in Las Vegas and stayed at the remodeled Sahara Inn. The hotel is near one end of the Las Vegas Strip and so offered opportunities to walk to various hotels once the city cooled down. We also went to a Beatles' tribute show in the evening where many of the performers had played in award-winning Beatles' tribute bands for several years, and they put on an excellent show. It was hard not to sing along on every number. One site we had

never visited before was Seven Magic Mountains. This is an artistic installation created by Ugo Rondinone and is seven stacks of brightly painted rocks about 25 minutes south of Las Vegas. There were surprisingly large numbers of people there. It was worth seeing once, and it is very close to I-15 for easy off and on availability. If you are in the mood to get out and explore nature and enjoy interesting rock formations, then southern Utah is a location to consider.

Hollywood Beat

Knock on Any Door by Craig Smithson

Humphrey Bogart's gutsy performance as Andrew Morton, a lawyer attempting to keep his client alive, provides the framework for the movie "Knock on Any Door." Bogart plays a young attorney defending Nick, "Pretty Boy," Romano (John Derek). Romano is a handsome young man living in the slums, accused of killing a police officer. The policeman was trying to break up a botched robbery in which Romano was involved. The suspect maintains he is innocent and Morton believes him, mostly because of his own history growing up in the slums. Against his firm's advice, Morton agrees to defend Romano. Morton argues that the miserable living conditions in the slums are at least partially responsible for the "criminal element" which Romano inherited. It's not all about Nick Romano be-

ing a cold-blooded killer, which District Attorney Kerman (George Macready) contends. The aggressive prosecutor badgers Romano constantly on the witness stand. Kerman also knowingly makes up a lie implicating Romano in forcing his wife's, (Allene Roberts), death by suicide. Romano was not even around when she deliberately inhaled the gas fumes which eventually killed her. This fabrication pushes the young suspect over the edge. Romano shouts from the witness stand that he did indeed shoot the policeman at point blank range and kill him, as charged. He also changes his plea to "guilty," knowing that his decision will prove he was lying from the beginning and will also likely send him to the electric chair. Taken in by his client's deception, Morton is reduced to just trying to keep his client alive. The eloquence of Morton's summation during the sentencing phase provides one of the dramatic highlights of the entire movie. The defense attorney contends Romano is a victim of society overall, rather than a natural-born killer. Morton goes a step further by maintaining society overall -- including himself -- has not done enough to improve the living conditions in the slums. He contends this inaction makes society to blame for the crimes committed by those in the projects. The title comes from Morton's closing statement where he says, "Any individual can knock on any door and may find someone like Nick Romano." The final scene shows Morton watching Romano walk slowly down the hall to his execution. Powerful social commentary, even 77 years after the film was released in 1949. Derek, who was 23, made his mark as a dramatic actor in Hollywood with his performance. References: "Knock on Any Door," 1949, movie, Humphrey Bogart, John Derek.

Holiday Traditions

Let’s Grow

Halloween History

The Fall Garden

by Caroline Rackowski

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Halloween is almost here which leads to the annual parade of witches,, vampires. Frankenstein monsters, ghosts and goblins among others. So, just what the heck is a goblin anyway? As with lots of stuff there are a couple of theories about where they came from and what they are. One is that they were first recorded as “gobelinus” In Medieval Latin. Another says the word may most likely have come from the French “gobelin”. And yet another source says the word dates back to the Greek word “vabalos”. This one describes these creatures as tricksters - short, grotesque and gangly who lived in dark hiding places. They are about 3’4 - 3’8 and 50 lbs or so in size. They have flat faces, pointed ears, long fingers and sharp fangs with red to yellow eyes. And skin color? Yellow, orange , deep red or maybe even green. No matinee idols here and definitely not something you’d want to meet in a dark alley! They were bad tempered, easily provoked and liked to use dirty tricks and to ambush perceived or real enemies. Forget fair fighting or Marquis of Queensberry rules! And even when they were victorious, they didn’t get any treats. So, what about “trick or treat”? Once again, lots of info and history. One is the practice of “souling” which dates to medieval times. Poor people and kids went door to door asking for food. Another is from the Middle Ages where folks dressed in disguises and left food outside their doors to appease wandering spirits. And according to AI Overview, the actual phrase “trick or treat” first shows up in 1927. And the beat goes on. One thing is pretty certain. Trick or treat has nothing really to do with goblins! Happy Halloween! Sources: Reddit, Wikipedia, AI Overview

December). This is also the best time to cut back Hydrangeas and other woody plants. Cut the green stalk down to the brown woody stalks. Trim decorative grasses with sharp trimmers to about 10 inches from the ground. All of these perennial plants need a rest so use your own judgment or give me a call! Don’t forget the fall garden still needs watering. Finally, take a moment to check out the trees and bushes in your garden. Check for leaf curl, insects, and mildew. If you have yellow leaves with black sooty looking substance on them, it needs attention right away. This is probably a fungus or mildew and if not treated will kill the plant, not to mention it can spread throughout your garden. We have seen gopher hills in some yards. If you can use a small shovel and find the hole, pour about a cup of castor or mineral down the hole. All underground diggers hate the smell. Works on rats too until they figure out that it won’t kill them. I will be back this winter. Happy gardening!

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: $5.00 for anyone 60 and over, or $9.00 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, Oct. 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 Games start: 6:30 pm

Lunch Bunch meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:15 am in front of the clubhouse. 14

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

South Valley Civic Theater “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.”—Based on the hit 1994 Disney movie and adapted for young performers. All tickets only $25! Friday & Saturday evenings, Sat.& Sun. matinees, Oct. 2 through Oct. 18. 408-406-6327 for info or tickets.

Woodland Estates Activities Coffee Klatch, Friday, Oct. 2, 10:30 am. Topic: Artificial Intelligence Speaker: Joe Marenin Joe will teach us about AI (Artificial Intelligence); what it can do and how to use it. Line Dancing, Friday, Oct 9, (2nd Friday), 6 to 7:30 pm. Beginners welcome! Suggested donation of $1.00 to $5.00.

“Music in the Park” Sunday Concert Series Sun., Oct. 11, 4:00 to 5:30 pm. “Oldies” Movies in the Clubhouse Mondays at 6 pm. -- Bring a snack & enjoy the show!

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: Oct. 9th and 23nd To order books, movies, and more, call (408) 883-6959. - Website: www.sccid.org 15

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

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 Water Aerobics at the Pool with Terri & Tina Coming back in June!

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“Heavenly” 2-Ingredient Cake! by Jan Larabee This recipe may be called “2-ingredient pineapple angel food cake” but your recipe columnist is renaming it to “Village Pineapple Angel Food Cake” as it took a village to produce this wonderful recipe! I was recovering from throat surgery when my neighbor, Denise Herbst, dropped by to see if she could help. I asked if she would bake a cake, and without hesitation she said, “Sure!” She proceeded to carry out the steps below and left the cake to cool. Being on a liquid diet, I wasn’t able to test the cake before I shared it with you, so I had my Mexican Train taste testers give it a try and I received full approval! Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker angel food cake mix 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained Steps 1. Heat oven to 350° 2. In large bowl, beat dry cake mix and pineapple on low speed 30 seconds; on medium speed for 1 minute. Pour into ungreased 10-inch tube pan. 3. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely upside down as directed on cake mix box, about 2 hours. 4. Run knife around edges; turn cooled cake out onto serving plate. Use a serrated knife to cut into slices. Store covered in refrigerator. 5. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream.

Just inside the front door of the clubhouse, you’ll notice the hand-crafted antique propeller, gifted to our park in honor of our 40th anniversary of ownership—thank you, “Prop Shop” craftsmen!

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