Sunshine Lady Please contact her if you can help her out sometimes!
Magazine Editor Laura Selken 805-406-9989 (call/text) 1611 Via Rico
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Bingo - Joanne, 805-403-6175
Bunco - Kathy, 661-992-6433
Exercise Classes - Barbara, 805-441-9791
Hand, Foot, Tail - Lee Anne, 805-266-5586
Line Dancing - Carolyn, 805-448-0623
Painting (Wed.) - Sally, 805-268-5566
Poker - Tita, 808-314-7688
Safety & Security - Peggy, 805-350-0002
Tea Party - Typhany, 805-332-0867
If you would like something in Senior Moments, please, send it to me at laura.selken@gmail.com no later than the 12th of the month. If you don’t have email, you can text/call me at 805-406-9989, or put it in my tube (1611 Via Rico).
Help improve your quality of life, as well as other residents.
Dues help fund meals, often with reduced prices for members.
Dues help pay for the Senior Moments magazine & flyers.
Be a part of planning events & activities!
Join in the fun & fellowship! Meet new people & make new friends!
Pay at anyAssociation event or put your dues in an envelope with your and place it in the lockedAssociation box in the clubhouse.
Come down to the Casa Del Rio Clubhouse Thursday nights & ! We are always open to our neighbors joining us! (so we can be out by 9). We ask you to to purchase cards and get settled in for a fun evening! We also request you bring small bills so that we can make change.
Our goal is to just enjoy socializing with our friends and neighbors! Players must be at least 18. Feel free to bring a guest! We meet in the back room of the Clubhouse, off Via Beliz. Remember, and guests are welcome and to attend any time!!! We meet in the back room of the Clubhouse, off Via Beliz. See you there!
If you have any questions, please contact Joanne Fiscel at 1-805-403-6175.
Sally Symonds
Ilene Silver
Bonnie Harvey
PamArnold
TitaAnaya
Bobbi Eggleston
Maria Martinez
Joanne Fiscel
Trini Basse
Jim Ramirez
Susan Carnal
Barbara Shannon
Joanne Fiscel
Sally Symonds
Susan Clark
Ophelia Cowett
Sally Symonds
Peggy Kuster
Barbara Shannon
Mark Eggleston
Bonnie Harvey
Sue Ramirez
Paige Smith
Dyanna Cridelich
Fred Pluard
Kathy Butala
Darlene Glasgow
Sally Symonds
Venee Hetrick
Bobbi Eggleston
Mark Eggleston
Ophelia Cowett
TitaAnaya
Typhany Kuster
Darlene Glasgow
Susan Clark
Bonnie Harvey
Jim Ramirez
TheresaAbeloe
Dyanna Cridelich
Maria Martinez
We ask that those in attendance at this and any meeting of the membership be respectful of others at all times. Bring your questions AND YOUR IDEAS!
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Q: Can the park end a resident’s tenancy by refusing to enter into a new rental agreement? No, not if the resident is a homeowner! Under the MRL, homeowners normally rent under a month-to-month or 12-month rental agreement or a long-term lease of more than one year. When the term of the rental agreement is up, the management cannot elect to end the tenancy but must offer a 12-month or month-to-month agreement if requested by the homeowner. Residents who own their mobilehomes in the park cannot be evicted because their lease has expired – only if they have not paid the rent or have violated park rules. (See MRL Civil Code 798.56 for the only reasons you can be evicted). However, if the resident is a tenant who rents a park-owned mobilehome and is not a homeowner – such a tenancy would be governed by conventional landlord-tenant law. In that case, the park can terminate the tenancy, without a reason, with a 30-day notice.
Q: Do prospective buyers of a mobilehome have the same protections as homeowners when it comes to offering leases and rental agreements? No! Until a buyer signs a rental agreement, they do not have a tenancy and thus are not a homeowner. Only homeowners, i.e. those who have a tenancy, are protected by MRL.
Q: I am disabled and must use a wheelchair. Can I install a ramp? Park managers cannot prohibit installation of accommodations for the disabled (at their own expense) as long as the installation of those facilities complies with code and are installed pursuant to a permit, if required. These installations might include ramps, handrails and mechanical lifts. HCD, the Department of Housing and Community Development (or local government agencies authorized to do inspections) should verify that installations comply with codes. Managers may require that installations be removed when manufactured homes are sold. MRL Civil Code Section 798.29.6
Q: What rights do residents with disabilities have? The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or ADAis a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability and provides comprehensive civil rights protections to individuals. Conditions classed as disabilities under theADAinclude both mental and physical conditions. Residents with disabilities are entitled to be free from harassment and discrimination in all aspects of housing. They have a right to reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices, or services related to housing.Apark owner may allow a “reasonable accommodation” for a service or companion animal.A“service” dog is one who is trained to perform specific tasks to help a person. An “emotional support or companion animal” is an animal that provides comfort to a person without being trained to perform a specific task. The owner of the animal is responsible to ensure it complies with local animal control laws and is not a danger or nuisance to the other residents in the park. The park manager may ask for a letter from the pet owner’s medical professional confirming the resident’s disability and stating why the support animal is needed.
As I have stated a few times now, I’m looking again to see if there is anyone out their in our fine community of Casa Del Rio who is willing to learn the skills it takes to be the newsletter editor. I know it may seem rather overwhelming, but there are several ways it can work.
One way is to have more than one editor if no one wants to take it on themselves. There could be two or more ~ whatever works! The pair/group of editors will decide what works best (for example, alternating months or dividing sections up between the various editors).
I’m willing and able to come to your home and show you on YOUR computer (and yes, it really does take a computer to create the Senior Moments) how the process works, and I’ll keep coming back any time you need assistance. I’m willing to share as much or as little as you want and can absorb.
While I don’t want to “retire” without someone in place to take it over, I really need someone to STEPUPand “learn the ropes” sooner than later! Will it be you???
Please, let me know if you are even just a little bit interested, or willing to take on even part of the duties to ease my load. My email is laura.selken@gmail.com. My cell number is 805-406-9989. ~ Laura Selken, Editor
Summer offers plenty of activities, whether you prefer staying close to home or getting out and about. Here are some fun and engaging summer activities to take part in:
1. Nature Walks: Gentle walks in the park, botanical gardens, or nature trails can be a great way to enjoy fresh air and get some light exercise.
2. Birdwatching: Arelaxing activity that can be done in gardens or parks. It’s a wonderful way to connect with nature.
3. Picnics: Pack a light lunch and enjoy a picnic in a local park or backyard. Bring a blanket and enjoy some good food and company.
4. Gardening: Whether it’s tending to flowers, herbs, or vegetables, gardening provides both physical exercise and a sense of accomplishment.
5. OutdoorYoga or Tai Chi: These low-impact exercises are great for balance, flexibility, and relaxation. Many local communities offer outdoor classes in the summer.
1. Crafting: Engage in knitting, painting, or scrapbooking.
2. Cooking or Baking: Trying out new recipes, especially ones that use fresh summer produce, can be a fun and satisfying way to spend time.
3. Puzzle Games: Jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, or Sudoku are great for keeping the mind sharp during the summer months.
4. Photography: Take photos of flowers, wildlife, or anything that sparks interest. It's a fun way to preserve memories and stay engaged in the moment.
5. Reading orAudiobooks: Enjoying a good book or listening to an audiobook is a relaxing way to spend time indoors, especially during the hottest parts of the day.
Puzzles and Word Games you can
SPORTS Summer Birdie Game
ARCHERY
BADMINTON
BASEBALL
BOXING
CRICKET
CYCLING
FOOTBALL
GOLF
GYMNASTICS
ICE HOCKEY
JUDO
KARATE
RUGBY
RUNNING
SKATING SOCCER
SURFING
SWIMMING
TABLE TENNIS
TENNIS
TRACK AND FIELD WRESTLING
Across 1.Actor Pitt
5.Make over
9.Place to hibernate
10.Face shape
11.Pakistani language
12.Darn, as socks
13.Goes on board again
15.Kind of tax
16.Philosophical doctrine
22.Centers of activity
23.Germany’s __ von Bismarck
24.Crude group?
25.Snaillike
26.Work station
27.Joie de vivre
Down 1.Smudge
2.Hard to find
3.Adjutant
4.Chicken order
5.Aquiline facial part
6.“... happily __ after”
7.Clammy
8.Cutlass, e.g.
14.Life story, in brief
16.Walk heavily
17.Easy gait
18.Top guns
19.“__ do you good”
20.Ancient gathering place
21.Cut
How to solve sudoku puzzles
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
July Sudoku
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
We're All Good
1. "Good Ol' Boys," sung by Merle Haggard, was the theme song for what TV show? a-"B.J. and the Bear," b-"The Dukes of Hazzard," c-"Our House," d-"Carter Country."
2.In which Coen Brothers movie did John Goodman play Vietnam vet Walter Sobchak? a-"The Big Lebowski," b-"Barton Fink," c-"O Brother, Where Art Thou?," d-"Fargo."
3.What is the name of the attorney played by Julianna Margulies on "The Good Wife"? a-Susan Rakoff, b-Anne Osborne, c-Caroline Julian, d-Alicia Florrick.
4. "Good Lovin'" was the first #1 song for what band in the 1960s? a-The Rascals, b-Paul Revere and the Raiders, c-The Turtles, d-The Troggs.
5.What poet wrote that "good fences make good neighbors?" a-Robert Frost, b-William Dean Howells, c-William Carlos Williams, d-Ezra Pound.
6. What European explorer discovered the Cape of Good Hope? a-Jacques Cartier, b-Bartholomeu Dias, c-John Cabot, d-Henry Hudson.
7.What TV clown spoke only once on TV, during the final telecast of Howdy Doody's show, by saying "Goodbye, kids"? a-Cliffy, b-Bozo, c-Clarabelle, d-Krusty.
8."Different is good" was a slogan used to promote what fast food chain? a-Wendy's, b-Domino's Pizza, c-Taco Bell, d-Arby's.
9.What detective was introduced by John D. MacDonald in the 1964 novel "The Deep Blue Goodbye"? a-Thomas Linley, b-Peter Wimsey, c-Travis McGee, d-Nero Wolfe.
10. What actor was the subject of Gene Fowler's 1944 biography "Good Night, Sweet Prince"? a-Errol Flynn, b-John Barrymore, c-Glenn Ford, d-George Sanders.
QUOTES
Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.
Leon J. Suenes, cardinal
You can always find the sun within yourself if you will only search.
Maxwell Maltz
Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why. Then do it.
Robert A. Heinlein
Appreciation is a wonderful thing; it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.
Francois-Marie Arouet de Voltaire
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act but a habit.
Aristotle
Never say anything about yourself you do not want to come true.
Brian Tracy
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
Nelson Mandela
The best revenge is massive success.
Frank Sinatra
Speech is the mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so he is.
Publilius Syrus
The impossibles are often the untried.
Jim Goodwin
The Lighter Side
Then and now
A tour guide was showing a tourist around Washington, D. C. The guide pointed out the place where George Washington supposedly threw a dollar across the Potomac River. "That's impossible," said the tourist. "No one could throw a coin that far!"
"You have to remember," answered the guide. "A dollar went a lot farther in those days."
Water Formula
Little Johnny's teacher asks, "What is the chemical formula for water?"
Little Johnny replies, "H-I-J-K-L-MN-O!!"
The teacher, puzzled, asks, "What on Earth are you talking about?"
Little Johnny replies, "Yesterday you said it was H to O!"
Fast Drinker
A man goes into a bar and seats himself on a stool. The bartender looks at him and says, "What'll it be buddy?"
The man says, "Set me up with seven whiskey shots and make them doubles." The bartender does this and watches the man slug one down, then the next, then the next, and so on until all seven are gone almost as quickly as they were served. Staring in disbelief, the bartender asks why he's doing all this drinking.
"You'd drink them this fast too if you had what I have."
The bartender hastily asks, "What do you have, pal?"
The man quickly replies, "I have a dollar."
Answers to 'We're All Good' 1-b, "The Dukes of Hazzard" 2-a, "The Big Lebowski" 3-d, Alicia Florrick
4-a, The Rascals
5-a, Robert Frost 6-b, Bartholomeu Dias 7-c, Clarabelle 8-d, Arby's 9-c, Travis McGee 10-b, John Barrymore
July 2025 Calendar
NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH.
DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH.
NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH.
NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH
NATIONAL WATERMELON MONTH.
NATIONAL PARK AND RECREATION MONTH.
NATIONAL GRILLING MONTH.
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT LIVING MONTH, IDFA.ORG
Events
1, Canada Day.
1, International Joke Day. Celebrated to encourage humor and laughter, often marked by sharing jokes on social media and in communities.
2, World UFO Day. Recognizes the fascination with extraterrestrial life, often tied to the 1947 Roswell incident; encourages sky-watching and discussions on alien existence.
3, Battle of Gettysburg ended, 1863. The Civil War’s turning point, a 162-year milestone, but significant for its lasting impact on U.S. history; Union victory halted Confederate advances. (Note: Slightly outside 150-year range but included for prominence.)
3-11, Dog Days Of Summer.
4, Independence Day. 249th year. Celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
5, Bikini debuted, 1946. The modern bikini was introduced by Louis Réard in Paris, a 79-year milestone that revolutionized fashion and cultural norms.
5-27, Tour De France.
7, World Chocolate Day. Commemorates the introduction of chocolate to Europe
in 1550; celebrated with chocolate-themed events and indulgence globally.
10, July full moon. Buck Moon.
11, World Population Day. UN observance highlighting global population issues, such as sustainability and reproductive health; marked by awareness campaigns.
12, Malala Day. Honors Malala Yousafzai’s advocacy for girls’ education, recognized by the UN on her birthday; promotes education access worldwide.
14, Bastille Day, 1789. French Revolution’s storming of the Bastille.
15, World Youth Skills Day. UN day to promote skill development for young people, addressing employment and economic growth challenges.
16, Apollo 11 launched, 1969. NASA’s mission to the moon began, a 56-year milestone; led to the first human moon landing, a landmark in space exploration.
16, National Hot Dog Day. U.S. food holiday celebrating hot dogs, typically with cookouts and promotions by restaurants; date varies but often mid-July.
17, Disneyland opened, 1955. Walt Disney’s first theme park debuted in Anaheim, California, a 70-year milestone for global entertainment and pop culture.
17, World Emoji Day. Celebrates the cultural impact of emojis, first popularized in the late 1990s.
18, Nelson Mandela International Day. UN day honoring Mandela’s legacy of peace and equality, encouraging 67 minutes of community service.
19, First Women’s Rights Convention, 1848. Seneca Falls Convention.
20, Moon Landing, 1969. Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon 56 years ago.
22, World Brain Day. Promotes awareness of neurological disorders and brain health, organized by the World Federation of Neurology.
22, Pi Approximation Day. Celebrates the mathematical constant (22/7 in date format); marked by math enthusiasts with puzzles and educational events.
24-27, Comic Con. San Diego.
24, Pioneer Day (Utah). Commemorates Mormon pioneers’ arrival in Salt Lake Valley in 1847.
25, Korean War began, 1950. North Korea’s invasion of South Korea started the conflict, a 75-year milestone shaping Cold War geopolitics.
26, Islamic New Year.
26, Americans with Disabilities Act signed, 1990. U.S. legislation prohibiting disability discrimination.
28, World Hepatitis Day. UN day raising awareness about viral hepatitis and promoting prevention and treatment access.
28, World Nature Conservation Day. Highlights the need to protect natural resources and biodiversity, encouraging sustainable practices globally.
29, International Tiger Day.
30, International Day of Friendship.
31, National Mutt Day, Web: nationalmuttday.com. Also celebrated Dec. 2
31, World Ranger Day. Honors park rangers’ role in protecting natural and cultural heritage, raising awareness about their challenges and contributions.
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