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Riptide has been taking a few weeks off to vacation and enjoy our summer. We will be back in rehearsal session, hopefully at our new clubhouse, on Monday, July 14th preparing for our next event in August!! The next free dance at the Mussell Center will be themed “Summer Fun” on Sunday, August 10th…..just some great tunes to dance to from the 20’s - 80’s! Hope to see more of you out at rehearsals….the days are longer….come enjoy
Welcome to July, dear residents!!! It is our hope that our clubhouse will be open and functional by the time you read this newsletter! Lots of work has been put into both the interior and exterior of the building and it will be a wonderful place to have activities and special events!
Our plan is to have our scheduled HOA General meeting in our new clubhouse on Weds. August 6 at 1:00pm.
You will be updated on the status as we get closer…watch for notices around the park and on the sandwich boards out in the front of the building! You should have all received a update flier from the HOA in lieu of our June General meeting. If you received it from an Emergency Team volunteer, that means you have someone assigned to your residence to help you if needed. Communication will have been established and you have a contact name of someone you can trust. That is the goal and plan of the EPET (Emergency Preparedness & Evacuation Team). Everyone watching out for everyone in an organized manner. Our EPET group has continued to work by having meetings and training sessions. We are still reaching out to several areas of the park to enlist help with communication to all residents in the event of a major emergency. If you think you can be of assistance to your neighbors and you live in the front two areas of the park….we need you! We all will be helping each other if the unplanned happens….it would be better if we have a plan and communication system in place. We are still on track for a completed plan to be distributed to all residents in October. Please reach out to me if you want more information! Judy Lindquist, 775 813-5186. Have a wonderful summer for all of you!
Live each day to the fullest! :)
Judy
HOA Board of Directors & Officers
President: Paul Kirk 805-878-0588
Vice President: Judy Lindquist 775-813-5186
Secretary: Lynda Paxton 714-412-0745
Treasurer: Shirleen Sladek 805-346-6192
Director: Jamie Rodriguez 805-478-8356
Director: Lee Van Bergen 805-291-0652
Director: VACANT
Update from Management:
We have a serious problem residents, guests, care givers, & delivery persons are speeding in the park.
Everyone needs to follow the rule of 15 miles per hour.
The Clubhouse renovations are going great. We will let you know when the reopening date it is, looking for middle of July.
We appreciate everyone’s patience. The July rent statements will be located at our temporary office again.
Management would like to wish everyone a very Safe & Happy 4th. Of July.
Thank You,
Caroline, Cynthia, Karen
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.
July is UV Safety Month
Find the right shades to protect your eyes
Sunglasses aren't just a fashion statement -- they prevent eye strain, improve vision in bright light, block ultraviolet rays, and help protect the fragile skin around the eyes from skin cancer. They also shield your eyes from floating debris like dust, pollen, and insects. Whether you're scrounging a convenience store rack or browsing in a high-end department store for your next pair of shades, here's what to look for:
propriate for very bright conditions.
*Check the labeling to ensure that the lenses fully block UV rays. The tag may say it offers 100 percent UV protection, UV absorption up to 400nm, or UV400 protection. If the glasses aren't labeled with the protection level, choose something else.
*Choose lenses that block enough (but not too much) light. The amount of light that filters through sunglasses is called visible light transmission, or VLT. Sunglasses with 20 to 40 percent VLT are good for all-purpose use, but lower than 20 percent may only be ap-
*Check the label to see if the lenses are polarized. This anti-glare coating can reduce eyestrain and make objects appear clearer in bright light, which makes it especially useful for outdoor activities. But polarized objects can also make it difficult to see some screens and car dashboard controls, so they may not be the best choice in every instance. Both polarized and non-polarized lenses can be equally effective at blocking UV rays, so it's good to have both options on hand.
*Look for larger lenses that provide more coverage. Wraparound sunglasses are also a good choice and can block UV light along your temples.
* If you wear glasses, consider investing in a pair of sunglasses with prescription lenses or buy sunglasses that are designed to fit over your regular glasses. Make sure that your prescription sunglasses or over-the-glasses sunglasses provide appropriate UV protection. *
Shingles vaccine may stave off dementia
If you needed another compelling reason to get a shingles vaccine, look no further: The two-dose series of shots may also help prevent or delay dementia.
A new study published in April in the journal JAMA examined data from the health records of about 280,000 older adults across Australia, comparing a group of individuals who received a free shingles vaccine with another group that was slightly too old to qualify for the free vaccine program. Researchers found that over a period of 7.4 years, the vaccinated group was about 20 percent less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than the unvaccinated group, showing correlation but not causation.
According to the New York Times, it's the most compelling evidence to date that the shingles vaccine may reduce
dementia risk. While researchers have noted the link between the shingles vaccine and dementia in previous studies, they also had to account for healthier lifestyles and other characteristics that are known to lower dementia risk.
Researchers theorize that the shingles vaccine prevents the neuroinflammation that occurs when the varicellazoster virus, which causes both chicken pox and shingles, reactivates after decades of dormancy. The vaccine may also deliver a protective effect when it activates the immune system.
But even without the anti-dementia benefits, the shingles vaccine is a good choice for most older adults. Shingles rashes can be excruciatingly painful and if left untreated, can cause complications like postherpetic neuralgia, or intense nerve pain, or permanent eye damage. *
Health in the News
USDA moves to stop cattle parasite
The United States Department of Agriculture halted halted imports of live cattle, horses, and bison through the Mexican border after New World screwworm was detected at Mexican farms. According to CNN, the burrowing parasite can cause infections and death in affected animals, and can devastate herds and spread to humans. The USDA says that it will reevaluate the import ban on a monthly basis.
Energy drink ingredient linked to cancer
New research shows that taurine, a common additive in energy drinks and naturally found in meats, fish, and eggs, is associated with increased risk of blood cancers. According to Fox News, leukemia cells can absorb taurine, which can promote further spread of the disease. Researchers say that methods to block taurine absorption in cancer cells may improve treatment outcomes for leukemia patients.
Hearing loss increases dementia risk
People with confirmed hearing loss are 32 percent more likely to develop dementia, say researchers from multiple universities in a new collaborative study. According to WTOP News, hearing loss overworks the brain, which diminishes key brain structures over time. The researchers say that early diagnosis and treatment is key to lowering dementia risk.
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