Soc Comm 2pm MPC Exercise/Life 10:30am Bowling 12pm MPC 9:30-12 Bowling 11am Art @ Work 1-4pm MPC Line dancing 1:30-4pm Friday Book Club 4:30pm Library
10:30am Potluck Dinner 5:30pm Bowling 12pm MPC 9:30-12 Bowling 11am Art @ Work 1-4pm MPC Line dancing 1:30-4pm Bowling 10:30am
Artsy Group 2pm MPC Pinochle 1-3pm MPC Bowling 11am Bingo 6:30pm Bowling 10:30am Exercise/Life 10:30am Lunch-Out Noon Bowling 12pm MPC 9:30-12 C/H 6-8pm Bowling 11am Art @ Work 1-4pm MPC Line dancing 1:30-4pm Bowling 10:30am Sat / Spa 4pm Bowling 10:30pm
Exercise/Life 10:30am Bowling 12pm MPC 9:30-12 Bowling 11am Art @ Work 1-4pm MPC Line dancing 1:30-4pm Halloween Party 7pm Bowling 10:30am
FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK
By Michael Morin
Busted! The other day, I received a firm scolding from Lisa, our manager, for parking my car in the guest parking on Bingo Night. I tried to pull the immunity card to no avail. She was very firm! Our Rules and Regulations are very clear in this case: Residents may use the guest parking temporarily for convenience only.
Not so clear in our Rules and Regulations is any mention of Resident Behavior – there is none. A recent contretemps between neighbors brought out a number of helpful suggestions, including adding a behavior clause to our Rules. In consultation with the rest of the Board and with Jane Heath, our attorney, we have decided to let California Laws governing neighbor relations take precedent. Here are the pertinent sections: Nuisance laws: A nuisance is defined as anything injurious to health, indecent or offensive to the senses, or that obstructs the free use of property, interfering with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property. (Penal Code 372 and 373a PC)
Harassment: California law allows individuals who have experienced harassment to seek a Civil Harassment Restraining Order. Harassment includes unlawful violence, credible threats of violence, or a willful course of conduct that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses a person without a legitimate purpose. This conduct must cause substantial emotional distress to a reasonable person and the person seeking the order.
The reason the BOD has chosen this route is outlined in Jane Heath's reply to my query: "If you are going to use park rules to regulate resident conduct that is not in itself unlawful (which should always be referred exclusively to the sheriff), you not only need such rules to be adopted in accordance with your by-laws, but you also have to have a mechanism to adjudicate incidents and enforce penalties. Do you think your Board or the majority of park residents want to maintain their own tribunal to resolve interpersonal conflicts?"
The bottom line is that trying to govern interpersonal behavior between Park residents can be likened to sticking your hand and arm into a bag of snakes to pick out the red and black one without getting bitten. It's not gonna happen!
That said, the Board and our Manager, Lisa, are always available to try and help resolve disputes. However, resolution is dependent on the willingness of the parties to seek help and abide by our advice. Many of us expect to live in Daisy Hill for the rest of our lives, and all of us really love it here. Let's try and act like it!
From The Manager's Desk
By Lisa Benz
Happy Halloween, Daisy Hill
My favorite time of year has arrived, bringing my favorite holiday. In my family, our Halloween décor starts going up in September. Costumes have already been decided on, and candy has been purchased.
Around the park, I see beautiful fall wreaths hanging on doors. All around the country, I see the trees' leaves have begun to change to beautiful orange, red, and yellow shades, not so much here in Los Osos because we are entering our summer. When is fall in this part of the coast? Do we have one?
Over the past month, we have had a couple of homes sell. 6B and 36B. If you happen to see the new owners, please stop and say hello.
I hope to see you all dressed up at the Halloween Holiday Bash.
Blessed be,
Lisa
POTLUCK DINNER
October 8th
5:30pm social and announcements-6pm dinner
CELEBRATING
"OKTOBERFEST"
What is Oktoberfest? It is an annual folk festival that began in Munich, Germany, in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Theresa. It grew into a major event featuring traditional Bavarian attire like dirndls and lederhosen. It also has lots of food and beer.
Get out that cookbook and look up your favorite German dish or dessert. If you don't have German recipes, no problem! Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share.
Don't forget your place setting and beverage. Angie will be doing the 50/50.
October 15th at noon
This month, reservations are at:
LA KATRINA in Morro Bay
La Katrina is located in the heart of Morro Bay. It is family-owned and operated, and they pride themselves on providing service and high-quality food.
Their menu offers a list of authentic Mexican dishes, such as twelve Especialidades, three Fajitas, four Soft Tacos, eleven Burritos, five Soups, and eight Enchiladas.
Please use the sign-up sheet in the Clubhouse Indicate if you need a ride.
A Good Read
By Mary Bingham
City of Thieves by David Benioff is a work of historical fiction that is set during the siege of Leningrad in WWII. Two young men are sent on an impossible mission to locate a dozen eggs for the wedding cake of the daughter of the commanding officer. Should they fail, death awaits them. The horror of the war is made palatable by the friendship that develops between 17-year-old Lev Beniov, who has been arrested for looting and is incarcerated in the same cell as Kolya, an army deserter and flamboyant ladies man who can make any disaster into a humorous life lesson. With that humor, the author is able to tell the horrors of the siege in a way that is tolerable for the reader. At times, the experiences the two encounter are unimaginable, and at others, frivolous and entertaining. The book is not for everyone, but those who want to learn more about the German blockage of Leningrad, this is an excellent read. Our copy is in paperback.
Library Ladies
We never seem to run out of donors. Thank you goes to: Donna Arozena, Nancy Campbell, Annie Jones and Roger Liss, Linda Thomas, and Sharman West. We want to send a special call-out to Sharman for regularly donating new paperback books, nearly every week. Several best sellers haven't been seen for a while. James by Percival Everett, and Women by Kristin Hannah are two that come to mind. Please read them and return them in good time. We would also like to point out two beloved, older series, Maisie Dobbs, by Jacqueline Winspear, and The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. Both found a home in our own Series Section.
Thank you. Alice/Cathy/Tina
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR
By Marlene McQueen
Introducing Gayle and Russell Roberts, in 23B
Gayle was born and raised in Taft, California, where she went to Taft High School and Taft College. She also worked at the college until 2009. She is a CPA and has had her own business since 2020. She is not taking any new clients, trying to retire from doing taxes. Gayle loves sewing, knitting, and embroidery, along with making stepping stones, and she really enjoys building puzzles.
Russ was also born in Taft, went through the Taft school system, and worked in the oil industry until his retirement from Chevron about 10 years ago. He loves baseball and football. He coached Little League and Girls' Softball when his son and daughter were young, and when his grandkids started playing, he was ready to start coaching again. Russ also likes to work on cars, and he likes to build things from scratch, and barbecue. Both are avid Dodger fans.
They are a lovely, family-oriented, church going couple with two children. Their son lives in Bakersfield, and their daughter lives in Taft with their three grandchildren. They have a desert tortoise named Mr.T, and a tortoiseshell cat named Snicker.
Gayle and Russell have been married for forty-seven years. They still live in Taft, but love to come to their lovely home in Daisy Hill every other week and enjoy visiting all the beach towns in the area.
Daisy Hill Annual MONSTER MASH-Halloween Party!
FRIDAY, October 31st
Join in the fun and games; be a kid again! Get into the spirit, come in costume. There will be a costume contest, and you could win a prize! You will have a great time with some of your neighbors.
Bring whatever you like to drink. Also, please bring a yummy or ghostly snack/treat to share with everyone.
The Party starts at 6pm and ends When the Werewolf howls.
Orange Sweet Potatoes Swirled with
Parmesan Cauliflower Puree
Start to finish 1hr 15 minutes - makes 8 servings
I use this at Thanksgiving. It's a great vegetable dish anytime. People will be impressed at potlucks. It's a tasty side dish. Not only is it good –it's a pretty melody of color.
4 large sweet potatoes
16 ounces cauliflower florets-frozen or fresh
4 tablespoons butter, divided'
Zest of one orange
Salt & pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan
Heat oven 400 degrees. Poke the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Place the potatoes directly on the center rack and bake for 1hour or until completely tender
While the potatoes cook - steam the cauliflower for 15 minutes covered in a pot. Remove from steamer & place aside.
When the potatoes are done - place aside to cool until they are easy to handle. Peel the sweet potatoes, then place flesh in a large bowl.
Add 3 tablespoons of butter & orange zest, then mash well. Season with salt & pepper set aside. Place the remaining butter in a food processor & puree until pureed.
Add parmesan then pulse to combine. THEN - add the cauliflower puree to the sweet potatoes with a spoon to swirl the two together without completely mixing them together.
NOVEMBER 1ST
The Social Committee is sponsoring a Pampered Chef Demonstration on Saturday, November 1st , at 2 pm in the Clubhouse.
Three appetizers and beverages will be served. There will also be a cooking demonstration with samples of the dish for everyone to taste. We have many excellent lady chefs in our park. We also have some terrific chefs who are men! So come on, everyone is welcome to this demonstration!
A sign-up sheet will be available in the Clubhouse. It is very important that you sign up for the representative to have an adequate number of catalogs, supplies, seating, and especially so we have enough food 10% of the proceeds will go to the Social Committee
November 7th Return Performance Jake Hoot
Maya Van Diepen has arranged for another wonderful evening of great entertainment. Bring your favorite snack to share and your beverage. Come early to make sure you get a good seat.
Jake performed for us in May of 2024 and was a "Hit". Maya has made arrangements for him to return. How lucky are we! Country singer Jake Hoot won The Voice season 17 after being coached by Kelly Clarkson, and the fans are curious to find out what he's been up to ever since. Jake came into season 17 of The Voice as a 30-year-old aspiring singer from Cookeville, Tennessee. Interestingly, Jake's Blind Audition performance of Luke Combs' "When It Rains It Pours", then, in the Playoffs, he performed Reba McEntire's "Your Lie." When it comes to the live shows, Jake performed Kenny Loggins' "Danny's Song," Trace Adkins' "Every Light In The House," Rhett Akins' "That Ain't My Truck," the Eagles' "Desperado," and Lonestar's "Amazed”.
Since he won season 17, Jake has worked tirelessly to grow as an artist. He has still recorded a myriad of remote appearances where he could showcase his talents and new music. He is also very active on his Instagram, where he now has over 71,000 followers. In 2021, Jake Hoot released a brand-new song featuring none other than his The Voice coach, Kelly Clarkson. The song is called "I Would've Loved You," and its music video already has 1.5 million views on YouTube.
AUGUST LUNCH-OUT REVIEW
By Marsha Meade
Ten people from the Hill enjoyed a delightful lunch at a super restaurant, Mason Bar and Grill.
The restaurant is located at the top of the Village in Arroyo Grande, and it is absolutely beautiful inside, with an incredible mural painted on the outside wall of their parking lot.
Neary a complaint was heard from anyone regarding the food; however, there were lots of comments about how delicious it was, and there were lots of take-home boxes. The service was exemplary, the orders were brought just exactly as they were ordered, and they were continually asking if there was anything else we needed.
September will find the opportunity to eat LUNCH IN on the 17th, and that will be salads and desserts. Imagine you can be healthy and then enjoy a decadent dessert. In October, on the 15th, LUNCH OUT will be at La Katrina on the Embarcadero, with wonderful food and a beautiful environment.
Daisy Hill Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
August 28, 2025
SUMMARY
All Board members were present, and Eileen Hagan by phone. Manager Lisa Benz and 12 shareholders were also present.
Michael Morin called the meeting to order at 1:00.
Michael Morin asked for approval of the 7/28/25 minutes. The motion was made and seconded- Motion passed.
Michael Morin warns shareholders about "phishing" calls representing your bank. Be aware of and contact your bank if you receive such a call. Michael walked the park with an engineer from Wallace Group, checking water lines, electricity, and sewer line laterals. The engineer states that he has never seen a catastrophic failure in the transite pipes, and does not feel it is very likely we will need to prepare for a million-dollar repair. We will be getting a bid to do the analysis and a report on the findings. Our old sweeper died. Trece has it listed on Craigslist. He has a possible buyer who offered $4,000. Pat Smith proposed language for a resident code of conduct. Michael states there is no mechanism for enforcement or a clear definition of misconduct. Michael recommends calling the sheriff if the behavior rises to that level. Security cameras and documentation of bad behavior are another option. Unless you are a party to or an eyewitness to an incident, you may not have the facts.
Manager's report-Lisa Benz states that two leaks were found at the Clubhouse related to the timers, the problems were fixed. There were a couple of houses with leaks the homeowners have been notified. Golden State Water will adjust our bill as the leaks were related to the water pressure surge. 12Ais for sale. 6B & 36B are in escrow.
Treasurer's report–Chuck Lautrup presents the attached July statement. Mike states that our corporate by-laws require one treasurer. Chuck feels our finances are on budget.
Beautification – Judi Nattrass states that the bench at the end of the cul-de-sac dedicated to Marty Tidyman has been replaced by Suze Winchester personally. Thanks to Dan Renke for installing it.
Communications – Eileen Hagan has no report.
Documents/Appointed-Cathy Stettler said she did some research on the resident code of conduct. Having words that tell people how to behave is ineffective and open to interpretation. Cathy won't have a Documents Committee meeting unless directed by the Board. Michael Morin is waiting for direction from our attorney before moving forward. There will be a special ballot distributed to all shareholders starting today. There are 4 separate matters to vote on as follows:
1. Reducing the number of board members from 9 to 7.
2. Reducing the term of board members from 3 to 2 years.
3. Eliminating the clause requiring 1 year to elapse between a board member completing their term and any other member on the same share being eligible to run.
4. Adding the sentence "Co-Shareholders may not be on the Board at the same time. Ballots must be returned by the call to order of the September BOD meeting - 9/25/25 at 1pm. Ballots returned after that or not in the envelope provided will not be counted. Ballots can be returned to the Daisy Hill office or the ballot box in the Clubhouse. Peggy Mangum asks if item #1 does not pass, would we be seeking 5 members for the 2026 board? Yes, we would need
5 directors. Should the measure pass, we will be looking to nominate 3 because of the resignation of 2 directors. Cathy also reminds that the occupancy fee will increase September 1, 2025 to $220.00. Michael Morin states that he is often approached by residents with ideas, suggestions and complaints. He says that you can't run the park from your kitchen table. Run for the Board, come to meetings, present ideas with solutions to issues you may see. Be an active participant.
Safety – Mary Reidel At the safety meeting on 8/18.,an evacuation plan was discussed. Dennis Whittinghill met with the local fire department; they will work to update our evacuation plan. There is an emergency shed in the maintenance area that has some items, but additional items are needed. Mary will put together a list of things shareholders may have for donations to the shed. There will be a neighborhood watch meeting on September 8 at 3:00PM in the Clubhouse. Captains and co-captains should attend and bring their red folders. The community is invited to attend. The stairs at the pergola area in front of the Clubhouse are being modified for safety. Social Committee – Judy Wilson says the silent auction was very successful and thanks everyone for their donations. The profit was $1,977. Upcoming events: 9/2 Labor Day BBQ. Music starts at 11:30, lunch at noon. 9/3 Social Committee meeting 2:00 MPC. 9/11 – 9/13 Carport sale. 11th from 3–5 residents and friends. 12th & 13th for the public from 8 – noon. The Social Committee's sale items will be in Judy's carport at 2A. Bring any donations there. 9/17 Lunch in, salads and desserts. 10/1 Social committee meeting 2 MPC 10/8 Potluck Octoberfest theme. 10/13 Lunch out – La Katrina, 10/31 Halloween party, 11/1 Pampered Chef party clubhouse 2:00, 11/19 Thanksgiving dinner, 12/10 Christmas dinner New Business – Michael Morin states there was a complaint about the emergency process Mark IV provides. In our Daisy Doings, on the top of the front page- emergency phone number is displayed, including the #1" at the end to indicate that is the emergency selection. This directs you to a message machine that is responded to by a dispatcher who is there 24/7. They transcribe and relate the message to Mark IV, our manager, and dispatch. They also call Trece. An emergency within your home is the responsibility of the homeowner. Mark IV would be called only in the event of a "park emergency" such as water shooting out in community areas. If there were a fire or an emergency call 911. Mary Bingham says that if it's anything beyond the pit in your home it is the homeowner's responsibility. From the pit out it's DH responsibility. When the office is closed, and Lisa is not answering the phone Eileen Hagan is the backup contact or Mark IV if it's a park issue. Trece Trias is also available. Peggy Mangum points out that the addition of the ramp at the clubhouse door to facilitate wheelchairs is great. She suggests we install vertical grab bars at the door, this is a great idea. Suze has one to donate.
Old Business – Michael Morin has been in contact with MAK family construction regard the cement repairs and upkeep
Continuity items – Michael Morin and Trece will work on grab bars. Trece and Michael Morin dispatch of old sweeper.
Michael Morin adjourns the meeting at 1:54PM.
Respectfully submitted, Donna Mason, Secretary Daisy Hill Board of Directors
The original minutes are on file in the Clubhouse
2025 SOCIAL YEAR
January February
Jan 1st Social Comm- canceled
Jan 5th Take Down The Tree Feb 9th Super Bowl Party
Jan 8th Potluck Dinner Feb 12th Italian Dinner
Jan 15th Lunch-In –Soup/Bread
Jan 18th Saturday Annual Shareholder Mtg
March 5th Social Comm
March 12th
March 19th
March
May 7st Social Comm Meeting
May 7th Mexican Potluck
May 21th Lunch-In- English Tea Party
May 22nd Board Meeting 1pm
July
July 4th
July 9th No Potluck Dinner
July 16
July 26th Saturday Board Meeting 1pm
Sept 1st Labor Day BBQ/Potluck
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Sept 10th No Potluck
Sept 11-12-13th Annual Carport Sale
Sept 17th
Salad & Dessert
Sept. 25th Board Meeting 1pm
Nov 5th
Nov 12th Lunch-In- Potato Bar
Nov 19th Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 20th Board Meeting 1pm
19st Lunch-Out- Milestone
11th Hawaiian Potluck
10th
17th
St Maria Inn Dates are subject to change
Latin Lingo Dutch Brush Master
ALMA MATER
CARPE DIEM
CAVEAT EMPTOR
DE FACTO
E.G.
ET CETERA
ET TU BRUTE
EX NIHILO
IN MEDIAS RES IN VINO VERITAS
IPSO FACTO MAGNUM OPUS
NON SEQUITUR
PER CAPITA
PER SE
POST MORTEM
PRIMA FACIE
PRO BONO
QUID PRO QUO
STATUS QUO
Across
1. Shaggy Scandinavian rug
4. Colgate rival
9. Common Market inits.
10. Sled dog
11. “Casablanca” pianist
12. Ms. Williams in aquamusicals
13. Ancient rival of Athens
15. First word of the Constitution
16. Aleppo’s land
18. Word in a simile
20. Quantum theory pioneer Max
23. Wet lowland
25. “Smoking or ___?”
26. Gauchos’ weapons
27. Big deal
28. Doesn’t ignore
29. Tennis match part
Down
1. Remainder
2. “Awright!”
3. High points
4. Dark
5. “From ___ with Love”
6. “C’___ la vie!”
7. Bias
8. Phoenician trading center
14. Action on the side
17. Kournikova and Karenina
18. Court order against antisocial behaviour
19. Mop up, naut.
21. The “C” in U.P.C.
22. Masseur’s target
24. Bass, e.g.
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
October Sudoku
How to solve sudoku puzzles
No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.
Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number can only
appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.
TRIVIA TEASER
T Time
1. What company is represented on the New York Stock Exchange ticker by the letter T? a-Target, b-Radio Shack, c-AT&T, d-Kodak.
2. Who played the title character on the TV cop show "T.J. Hooker"? a-Jack Lord, b-William Shatner, c-Erik Estrada, d-Burt Reynolds.
3. In what city could you ride the commuter rail service known as the T? a-San Francisco, b-San Antonio, c-Boston, dMiami.
4. What is the middle name of Captain James T. Kirk on "Star Trek"? a-Taylor, b-Thomas, c-Timothy, d-Tiberius.
5. In what country would you find the headquarters for the T-Mobile telecommunications service? a-Germany, b-Norway, c-Canada, d-South Korea.
6. White blood cells known as T-cells get their name because they mature in what part of the human body? a-Teeth, b-Thalamus, c-Thymus, d-Tegument.
7. One way of investing your money is with the purchase of T-bills. What does the T in T-bill stand for? a-Tax, b-Tangible, c-Transaction, d-Treasury.
8. What 1962 instrumental hit with an edible title was the highest-ranking song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by Booker T. and the MGs? a-"Bread and Butter," b-"Cotton Candy," c-"Green Onions," d-"Sugar and Spice."
9. T-Bag was the nickname of a villain played by Robert Knepper on what Fox TV drama series? a-"Oz," b-"24," c-"Touch," d-"Prison Break."
10. What did the T stand for in the names of T.E. Lawrence and T.S. Eliot? aThomas, b-Theodore, c-Tyler, d-Terrell.
QUOTES
Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier. Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America in 1492.
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. Christopher Columbus, discovered the new world in 1492
Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.
George Addair, Founder of the Omega Vector, a self knowledge program
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
Francis Bacon: English philosopher, statesman, scientist and author
When you forgive, you in no way change the past -- but you sure do change the future.
Bernard Meltzer, radio host of "What's Your Problem" in Philadelphia
He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.
Lao Tzu: philosopher of ancient China
You have a clean slate every day you wake up. You have a chance every single morning to make that change and be the person you want to be. You just have to decide to do it. Decide today's the day. Say it: this is going to be my day.
Brendon Burchard, author, of The Millionaire Messenger.
Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, but a thing to be achieved.
William Jennings Bryan: American politician from the 1890s
I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.
Edward Everett Hale, editor and author of 60 books
The Lighter Side
Leather
When a woman wears leather clothing, a man's heart beats faster. His throat gets dry. He gets weak in the knees and begins to think irrationally.
Ever wonder why?
She smells like a new truck!
Old man
He was eating lunch at a truck stop when three bikers walked in. The first pushed his cigarette into the old man's pie, then took a seat at the counter.
The second spit in the old man's milk, then took a seat at the counter. The third turned his plate over and then took a seat at the counter.
The old man left without a word. One of the bikers said to the waitress, "Humph, not much of a man is he?"
The waitress replied: "Not much of a truck driver either. He just backed his truck over three motorcycles."
What to do
An elderly couple just bought cellphones and learned how to text. She was the romantic type and one afternoon sent him this message.
"If you are sleeping, send me your dreams.
If you are laughing, send me your smile.
If you are eating, send me a bite.
If you are drinking, send me a sip.
If you are crying, send me your tears. I love you."
The husband texted back to her: "I'm in the bathroom. Please advise."
Answer to 'T Time'
1-c, AT&T
2-b, William Shatner
3-c, Boston
4-d, Tiberius
5-a, Germany
6-c, Thymus
7-d, Treasury
8-c, "Green Onions" 9-d, "Prison Break" 10-a, Thomas
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