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JANUARY 2026

DAISY HILL DOINGS

Park Manager: Lisa Benz Office Hours: 9am to 12pm. Monday through Thursday, Closed Friday Phone (805) 528-1551 Fax (805) 439-0288 Email dhonsitemanager@gmail.com After Hours Park Emergency (805) 466-6275 ext. 1 CORPORATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Michael Morin Vice President Chris Freier Secretary Donna Mason Treasurer/Finance Chris Freier Beautification Judi Nattrass Communications Eileen Hagan Documents-Appointed Cathy Stettler Public Works Pending Safety/Security Mary Riedel Site Plan Chris Freier Gym Liaison Suze Winchester Social Com. Liaison Judy Wilson SOCIAL COMMITTEE Chairperson Judy Wilson Secretary Marsha Meade Treasurer Lisa Liberty Historian Pending Lunch-In Judy/Lisa Library Alice/Cathy/Tina Lunch-Out Marsha Meade Decorations Judy Wilson Signup Sheets Laura Hersey Sign Design Zoe/Angie Art Wall Nancy Graham Photographer Jude Burkin Sunshine/Remembrance Judi Nattrass EDITOR Eileen Hagan

REPORTERS Alice Gold, Marlene McQueen, Cathy Stettler, Kathleen Wafer

Note: The new Board of Directors will be listed in the March issue.

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Lisa Benz Sam Parisi Stephen Neff Jake Harle Patricia Boerst John Biven Darla Beeson Eddie Pruett Ed Souza Janet Baker Barbara Wienold

36A 14A 28C 51C 22C 30C 34B 44C 15B 11A 29C

Lisa and Brad Benz 36A

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2026 SUN

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MPC 9:30-12

Art @ Work 1-4pm MPC Line dancing 1:30-4pm Friday Book Club 4:30pm Library

Friends of the Forest Bowling 1:30pm

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MPC 9:30-12 Bowling 11am

Art @ Work 1-4pm MPC Line dancing 1:30-4pm Bowling 10:30am

7 Exercise/Life 10:30am Soc Comm 2pm MPC Bowling 12pm

Artsy Group 2pm MPC

Pinochle 1-3pm MPC

Bingo 6:30pm

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Bowling 11am

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Bowling 10:30am

Pinochle 1-3pm MPC

Bingo 6:30pm

Bowling 11am

Bowling 10:30am

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Artsy Group 2pm MPC

Pinochle 1-3pm MPC

Exercise/Life 10:30am No Lunch Bowling 12pm

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Finance 2pm MPC Bingo 6:30pm Bowling 10:30am

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Artsy Group 2pm MPC

Pinochle 1-3pm MPC Bowling 11am

Bingo 6:30pm Bowling 10:30am

Exercise/Life 10:30am Bowling 12pm

Bowling 11am

Artsy Group 2pm MPC

Bowling 11am

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14 Potluck Dinner 5:30 Exercise/Life 10:30am Bowling 12pm

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Bowling 1:30pm

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C/H 6-8pm Bowling 11am

Art @ Work 1-4pm MPC Line dancing 1:30-4pm Bowling 10:30am

Annual Board Mtg 1pm Sat at the Spa 4:30

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MPC 9:30-12

MPC 9:30-12 Bowling 11am

All activities are in the main Clubhouse unless otherwise noted MPC is the Multipurpose Complex by the Library Men's Coffee Club meets every morning

Art @ Work 1-4pm MPC Line dancing 1:30-4pm Bowling 10:30am

Bowling 1:30pm

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Bowling 10:30am

Bowling 1:30pm

Reserved-Clubhouse (C/H) Reserved- MPC Wii Bowling-Clubhous Special Event

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FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK

By Michael Morin Kathleen and I got an idea what a real emergency might feel like when our power, water, and internet all died at the same time, the afternoon of December fifth. There used to be a small deck at our back door under our carport that was now about fourteen feet farther into the carport, propelled there by an apparently very powerful Toyota Hybrid. The deck took out the power shut-off breaker, the water supply line to the home, and the cable box, all formerly mounted in a utility pit now covered by a deck!

This was not the type of catastrophic emergency we sometimes worry about, like an earthquake or wildfire, but a major inconvenience. What did we learn, besides the motive power of a Hybrid Toyota?

Have enough water on hand to take a spit bath, refill the toilet after flushing, stay hydrated, and brush your teeth. Have a couple of flashlights and know where they are.

It wasn’t dark when we lost power, but we needed to assess the damage and get far enough under the deck to turn the water off at the shut-off valve, as well as walk next door to the meter bank and kill the power to our home at PG&E’s meter bank (and not our neighbor’s power!)

Know your neighbors. Jack and Susan in 8A gave us a large jug of water and loaned us their shower, complete with fresh towels. Martin in 5A loaned me a hydraulic jack, which I needed to lift the deck high enough to look under it. Have handy friends. My friend John took the time to come over and crawl under the deck with me to get our power hooked back up before leaving to meet his new granddaughter.

If I had not had the friends, knowledge, and resources to at least temporarily fix the power and, the following day, the water, I also had a backup plan, starting with 911 and the fire department, as well as the phone numbers Daisy Hill’s emergency number and that of plumbers and electricians Daisy Hill has used in the past.

And lastly, my cell phone had a full charge on it when the accident happened. I also had a backup battery to charge my cellphone that I used to take on trips.

Our plan has been to HAVE a plan and have an idea how to implement it. Our plan worked well. Hopefully we won’t have to use it again, but we are happy we had it!

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From The Manager's Desk

By Lisa Benz

Happy New Year, Daisy Hill 2026! Where does the time go? When I was a child, there were so many things I couldn’t wait for. Turning 10 (finally double digits), being able to drive, turning 18 (at last I’m an adult), turning 21 (there’s no holding me back now), moving out, and getting married. The list goes on. Well, all that happened, and now I just want time to slow down, and it seems to be going faster than ever.

Another birthday for me has arrived. Another year older, and wiser? That’s to be seen.

Daisy Hill Park News…

12A is back on the market! The buyer backed out on closing day. Who does that?

36B and 23C are currently on the market. For pricing information, feel free to contact me or the listing agents.

Let’s all remember to conserve water this month and throughout February.

If we all conserve our water during these 2 months and we don’t have any major leaks, we should be able to lower our shared sewer charge for next year.

May the universe bless each and every one of you with good health, happiness, and prosperity throughout 2026.

Blessed Be, Lisa

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Daisy Hill Annual Shareholders Meeting Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at 1pm in the Clubhouse.

All Shareholders should attend the Annual meeting to stay informed about the Corporation. At our January Annual meeting, we will announce the election results and welcome four new shareholders who will be a part of the Daisy Hill Board of Directors, 2026. After the Annual meeting is adjourned, the new Board will go into an Organizational Meeting. An announcement will be made via email of the new Board and their positions. A picture of the new Board and their contact information will be published in the March issue of the Doings.

PLEASE NOTE:

The meeting will begin promptly at 1pm. There will be a check-in process, and it is very IMPORTANT that you arrive early so that you have ample time to complete your check-in and find your seat BEFORE the meeting is called to order.

We want to say "Thank You" to all of our outgoing Board members for their dedication and hard work. They are: Mike Moser, Dot Rempe, Chuck Lautrup, Judi Nattrass, Eileen Hagan, and Chris Freier.

On the following pages, information about each of the candidates who are running for the 2026 Board of Directors. Good luck to all of them.

INTRODUCING THE 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES

Board of Directors Candidate 2026 Rick Beeson 34B

Hello Daisy Hill! Darla and I moved to Daisy Hill, 34B, in October of 2018. Darla made it her full-time home after her retirement in 2024. I retired on September 30th of this year and am in the process of becoming a full-time resident.

I was born and raised in Santa Maria and moved to Fresno to attend Fresno State. After graduating with a BS in Business Administration, I stayed in Fresno for nearly 45 years, much longer than I intended.

I have worked at many different jobs: manufacturing, farm labor, retail sales, telemarketing, and Group homes for adults with Developmental Disabilities. I have spent the last 27 years as a teacher, 24 years teaching High School Social Studies—World History, US History, Civics, and Economics.

One of the best compliments a student gave me was when he said, "We knew you were a dad even before we knew you had kids."

I would like to join the Board to do my part to uphold all of the wonderful things this community has to offer. As a history teacher, I have always tried to show how decisions made in the past got us to t he present. Those lessons from the past should be used to move us forward. I look forward to working with the community to keep our Daisy Hill-Daisy Hill.

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Board of Directors Candidate 2026 Chris Freier 52C

Greetings! My name is Chris Freier, and I reside in space 52C in Daisy Hill. I've been a resident since 2010. I discovered Daisy Hill through my sister and brother-in-law, Marty and Tom Tidyman, and thank them very much for sharing their happy place. I have two sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren. The only negative in having three grandchildren who are all girls is that I raised two boys and never learned how to make pigtails or braid their hair. But having them as part of my life has been very rewarding.

I am a native Californian who swam competitively from the time I was 5 years old until I graduated from high school. Next came an associate arts degree from Fresno City College. Later, I went back to school and became a surgical tech. It was a very rewarding career that I retired from after 27 years of service in a pediatric hospital. Although all areas of pediatric surgery were of interest to me, my main focus was being part of a select group of professionals who performed surgery on babies who were born with congenital heart defects. My position on this team definitely taught me respect, empathy, compassion, and the desire to always do my best.

Previously, I have served on the Board as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and as the Chair of the Site Planning Committee. I have an awareness of our aging infrastructure, coupled with the current state of the country's economy. I would like to see Daisy Hill financially prepared for the future and continue to thrive.

I love living in Daisy Hill and how the residents care for each other. It truly is a wonderful community and a happy, beautiful place we all know and love. If I am elected, I will do my best to keep Daisy Hill that way.

Board of Directors Candidate 2026 Paul Moore 07C

Hello! My name is Paul Moore. I am a newer resident of this fine community, as I moved into 7C in November of 2023. I have been visiting my brother, a longtime resident of Los Osos, and have been camping many times throughout the central coast. Upon retiring, it was time to move to this area that I have enjoyed for many years. I have one son who, until recently, also lived in the area and visited many times.

I began my career as an Operating and Maintenance Engineer after a 4-year apprenticeship program.

I maintained Journeyman Engineer Certification as well as an Unlimited Steam License. I supervised all aspects of the engineering departments as a Chief Engineer, with responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and systems in several commercial high-rise office buildings throughout the Los Angeles area. I was also part of the Property Management team, assisting with large project planning, tenant improvements, and compliance with state and local regulations.

I am running for the Board of Directors, which I see as an opportunity to be of service to this wonderful community and to learn and understand the Daisy Hill way of life! I would appreciate your support. Thank you.

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Board of Directors Candidate 2026 Stephen Neff 28C

Hello neighbors, my name is Stephen Neff, and I've called Daisy Hill home for nine years. I am running for the Board of Directors because I want to apply my engineering background to deliver reliable, cost-effective results for our community.

Professional background: Retired engineer with degrees in Electronics and Industrial Engineering and more than 40 years of experience in design, product engineering, and systems integration.

What I bring: A methodical, detail-focused mindset, strong systems thinking, and experience balancing technical performance with budget constraints.

Priorities: o o o o

Facilities upkeep and modernization with an emphasis on durable, low-maintenance solutions.

Practical site planning that improves safety, accessibility, and long-term value.

System improvements—electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure—that reduce operating costs and extend service life.

Transparent communication and inclusive decision-making so every resident feels heard and respected.

Commitment: I will evaluate proposals through the lens of safety, longevity, and fiscal responsibility and report back clearly and regularly.

Board of Directors Candidate 2026 Cathy Stettler (47C)

Greetings! My name is Cathy Stettler, and I live at 47C with my wife Judi Nattrass, our dog Scooter, and our cat Abby.

We bought our place in November 2019, and I retired in December 2019 after 20 years with Caltrans (CT) as a Senior Environmental Planner. I grew up in Oceanside, CA, in the family home that my father built after WWII. During my 20 years with CT, I was a member of countless interdisciplinary teams that included federal, state, and local agencies, and the public, all working towards the same goal of completing infrastructure projects in a timely and fiscally responsible manner, while adhering to required policies and procedures.

I also served on numerous hiring panels, supervised employees, and taught courses on environmental policy and procedures. I believe my experience working with diverse groups and reaching agreement on sometimes controversial projects would be an asset to the Board of Directors.

I have previously served on the Daisy Hill Board of Directors and am currently an appointed Chair of the Documents Committee. I currently volunteer as one of the DH Library Ladies. In my spare time, I like to volunteer, garden, bird watch, travel, and read. I love our home and life here in Daisy Hill. I appreciate your consideration for a position on the Daisy Hill Board of Directors.

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Let's start the New Year with a great meal together, and get caught up on the Holiday news.

Bring your favorite dish, salad, or dessert to share.

Don't forget your place setting and beverage.

There will be a 50/50, so don't forget to bring $$.

The signup sheet is in the Clubhouse.

The Social Committee has voted to eliminate three Lunches from the calendar.

The Lunch-In for January has been eliminated.

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Library Ladies

Holiday Greetings to Everyone!

We continue to get some great donations to our library! Thank you to our recent Donors- Judy & Don Gabler, Sharman West, Diane Henderson, Karen Neff, Peggy Mangum, and June Mikels!

As you may have noticed, we discontinued our DVD collection. So many people use streaming platforms to watch movies at home now, and the DVDs just haven't been used that much.

We have moved puzzles to the old DVD shelf and added books to the bottom shelf. Where the large print and series books are stored.

Please remember, if you take a book, DVD, or puzzle from the "Free" table, please do not return it, as those are items we are purging from our collection.

Newly donated items should be placed on the main table in the library with a note indicating that they are being donated. If you put your name on the note, we will acknowledge you in the next month's Doings!

Happy Reading!

Alice, Cathy & Tina

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Introducing Baxter 30C Meet Baxter, the cute little Terrier mix who lives happily with Sharon & John Biven in 30 C. About eight years ago, while living in Modesto, California, Sharon and John decided to adopt a little dog to share their life with. So they went to the animal shelter to see who was available. Soon after arriving, this white-and-beige Wire-haired Terrier took a liking to Sharon and wanted to be held. He was about three years old, had a cute little brown nose, and just wanted to be cuddled. So they fell in love and took the little fellow home.

Baxter, now eleven and a half years old, likes to run on the beach and always takes the lead when going for a walk. He loves to visit with friends in Daisy Hill, but is a little finicky about his treats. No offence, though. He barks at the larger dogs and loves to play with his squeaky ball and chew on people's socks.

Baxter now weighs about seventeen and a half pounds, and gets to take a bath in the kitchen sink. He sits quietly while mom and dad have their coffee, then he is ready for his morning walk, hoping to see his friends Addison and Luna. At noon, Baxter is ready to settle down and take a little nap. Soon, he is eager to play hide and seek under the bed or go to the beach and go kayaking. He is a lucky dog, living in Daisy Hill with so many nice friends.

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Turkey Taco Pie Preheat oven to 400°F* & spray pie plate with cooking spray.

1 pound ground turkey 1 medium onion 1 envelope of taco seasoning mix 1 can 4 1/2 ounces of chopped green chilies 1/2 cup original Bisquick mix 1 cup of milk 2 eggs 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese Cook turkey & onion in skillet over medium heat/drain Add taco seasoning & spread in pie plate Stir Bisquick & milk & eggs with a wire whisk until blended.

Pour into a pie plate.

Bake for 25 minutes. Top with tomato & Jack cheese.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Let it stand for 5 minutes before serving.

This recipe is from Betty Crocker Bisquick Impossibly Easy Pies.

It's simple to make but pretty boring. To spice it up, add blanched vegetables, cayenne pepper & cumin—or any spices you prefer.

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Dais

Daisy Hill Concert Presented By Maya Van Diepen

February 6th at 6pm

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.

Presenting Jake Hoot

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-yearold aspiring singer from Cookeville, Tennessee.

Interestingly, Jake's Blind Audition performance of Luke Combs' "When It Rains It Pours" only got one coach to turn her red chair for him: Kelly Clarkson. That huge vote of confidence was only the start of what became a very successful partnership between Jake and Kelly on the show.

Jake Hoot stayed loyal to Team Kelly Clarkson throughout the competition. During the course of the season, Jake impressed the coaches after winning the Battle against Steve Knill, performing the powerful ballad "Always On My Mind." In the Knockouts round, Jake's performance to Jason Isbell's "Cover Me Up" also prevailed. Then, in the Playoffs, the public voted to keep Jake Hoot in the competition after watching his performance of 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 As often said on the show, winning The Voice is just the first step in an artist's career, and Jake Hoot appears to be very aware of that. Since he won season 17, Jake has worked tirelessly to grow as an artist. While it is true that the COVID-19 pandemic placed a huge burden on up-and-coming musicians who rely on live gigs to make money, Jake 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.

14 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes November 20, 2025 Summary All Board Members were in attendance. Eileen Hagan phoned in. Manager Lisa Benz and 11 shareholders were present.

Michael Morin called the meeting to order at 1:00.

Michael Morin asked for approval of 10/25/25 minutes. The motion was made, and secondedthe motion carried.

President’s Report – Michael Morin discusses a water leak in the pipe between 20 & 21C. He is concerned that Golden State Water (GSW) is coming and changing our water pressure, which may be the cause. A & B section DH owns the infrastructure to the meter, while in C section GSW does.

Manager’s Report – Lisa Benz says that if C section has a problem with their water such as a leak or burst pipe, they should call GSW. A & B section are metered by DH so if there’s an issue please report it to Lisa. Lisa asks that residents DO NOT call GSW to report a pressure issue, instead call Lisa who will handle that. We found out that the pressure regulator near our lower RV lot controls all of DH, Sea Oaks, and several houses in the area. Lisa’s managed to have a supervisor come out and set the pressure to a reasonable setting. Lisa says that the utility maps we believed were accurate are not. This could be an issue with a power shut-off.

Michael Morin states that Wallace Group is working on bringing all our utilities maps to a CAD format which would enable us to look at each utility line independently. Peggy Mangum points out that mapping had been done, Michael wasn’t made aware that they existed. Michael is working with Stephen Neff to incorporate the existing maps with the new digital maps.

Access to the information is digital and Michael can forward them to anyone who is interested.

Donna Mason asks if the maps can be uploaded to Appfolio. There was a discussion over mapping including plot lines and awareness of their existence and updating is critical and will be an item for consideration for the next Board. Lisa said that cameras will be installed in the lower RV area to curb and identify owners of off-leash dogs who are not picking up their waste.

Treasurer Chris Freier The October financial is available either from Lisa or on Appfolio.

Chris met with Deanna at Edward Jones, all accounts are in great shape. We have an account that will mature in December, we’ll need to designate where those funds go. Deanna is open to facilitating a community meeting about our finances. Please let Chris know if you are interested. A question from the October meeting about paying off our roads loan, and whether there would be an early payoff penalty. In early 2026, the payoff penalty period ends. Our current rate of interest on that loan is 4.5%, the current rate is 6.25%.

Beautification – Judi Nattrass has no report.

Communications – Eileen Hagan requests that any directory changes needed be submitted to her by December 10.

15 Documents – Cathy Stettler is working on the 3 items approved by the Board for the January ballot. Those items are vehicle parking and registration, driveway treatments and private projects on community property, as well as voting in 4 new board members. Donna Mason adds that she will be presenting the ballot information to the printer in early Dec..

Public Works – Michael Morin. See notes in the President and Manager’s reports.

Safety – Mary Reidel and Dennis Wittinghill have gone around the A&B sections demonstrating the gas shut-off. Hans Boerst did a great job mapping shut-off locations. Csection is more complicated. It’s possible for a resident to have an individual gas shut off likely at the expense of the homeowner. The Gas Company will come out and work on worn off labels. Shut off locations are located in your red folders. There will be a meeting with the local fire department to discuss evacuation protocol. Mary is working on a location for earthquake supplies.

Social Committee – Judy Wilson is celebrating her birthday and was not present. Look for emails from the social committee with upcoming events.

Continuity from past meetings – Michael Morin is still working on the road maintenance contract. Laundry fee increase will be investigated by Lisa. Wallace Group mapping was discussed in the president’s report. Chris discussed the loan payoff in her report. Lisa says that tax credit for sewer payment should be discussed by shareholders with their tax consultant.

Continuity - Lisa investigate laundry fee increase.

Michael Morin – Utility mapping Mary Reidel – Evacuation protocol. Gas shut off. Earthquake Preparedness.

Michael Morin adjourned the meeting at 1:59 Immediately following the meeting our 5 BOD candidates said a bit about themselves and sat for questions from the community.

Respectfully submitted, Donna Mason Secretary, Daisy Hill Board of Directors

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2026 SOCIAL YEAR January Jan 4th

February

“Take down the tree”

Feb 4th

Social Comm Meeting

Jan 7th

Social Comm Meeting

Feb 8th

Super Bowl Party

Jan 14th

Potluck Dinner

Feb 11th

Potluck Dinner

Jan 17th Saturday

Annual Board Mtg-1PM

Feb 18th TBD *

Lunch-Out Rosa’s Italian Board Meeting

March

April

March 4th

Social Comm Meeting

April 1st

Social Comm Meeting

March 11th

Potluck Dinner

April 8th

Potluck Dinner

March 18th

Lunch-In Taco Bar

April 15th

Lunch-Out Old Juans

TBD* Saturday

Board Meeting

TBD*

Board Meeting

May 6th

Social Comm Meeting

May 13th

Potluck Dinner

June 3rd

Social Comm Meeting

May 20th

Lunch-In Tea Party

June 10th

Dinner-TBD

TBD *

Board Meeting

June17th

Lunch-Out Moonstone

TBD* Saturday

Board Meeting

May

July

July 1st

June

August

Social Comm Meeting

Aug 5th

4th of July BBQ

Aug 12th

Dinner-TBD

July 8th

No Potluck Dinner

Aug 19th

Lunch-Out Lunadas

TBD*

Board Meeting

TBD*

Board Meeting

July 4th

September

Social Comm Meeting

October

Sept 2nd

Social Comm Meeting

Oct 7th

Social Comm Meeting

Sept 7th

Labor Day BBQ

Oct 14th

Dinner-TBD

Sept 8th -10th

Carport Sale

Oct 21st

Lunch-Out Milestone

TBD* Saturday

Board Meeting

TBD*

Board Meeting

Oct. 31st

Halloween Party

Nov 4th Nov TBD Nov 18th TBD*

November

Social Comm Meeting Thanksgiving Dinner Lunch-In Potato Bar

Board Meeting Dates are subject to change

Dec 2nd Dec 6th Dec 16th

December

Social Comm Meeting Tree Trimming Party Holiday Dinner

Dec 16th

Lunch-Out Mirazur

TBD *

Board Meeting

TBD*Each new Board determines what day of the week the Board meetings will be held. The Social Year will be updated when that is decided.

Puzzles and Word Games you can use

Indian Food

Emotional Response Across 1. Gym set 5. Darling 8. “I, Claudius” role 9. Band member 11. Apple spray 12. Face-to-face exam 13. Buttonwood 15. In-flight info, for short 16. Close call 21. Halftime lead, e.g.

22. Wyle of “ER” 24. Horace volume 25. Coastal raptor 26. Balaam’s mount

ALOO GOBI

NAAN

BARFI

PAKORA

BIRIYANI

PARATHA

Down

CHAAT

RAS MALAI

1. Biochemistry abbr.

CHANA MASALA

ROGAN JOSH

2. Congers

DAL MAKHANI

SAMBAR

3. Beseech

DAL TADKA

SAMOSA

4. Witch

GULAB JAMUN

SHAHI PANEER

5. Food poisoning

IDLI

TANDOORI

6. 100 cents

KULFI

CHICKEN

LASSI

VADA PAV

MASALA DOSA

VINDALOO

27. Attends

7. Alpine transport

10. A pint, maybe 14. Store convenience, for short 16. “The Matrix” hero 17. Icelandic epic 18. Long, long time 19. Achy 20. All there 23. “For ___ a jolly ...”

The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.

January Sudoku How to solve sudoku puzzles No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.

Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9.

Similarly, each number can only

appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.

TRIVIA TEASER

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Which state capital was founded

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

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

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

Quotes

The Lighter Side

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

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

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

Jan Ashford

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

Mohandas Gandhi

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

Aldous Huxley

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

Jim Rohn

People who consider themselves victims of circumstances, will always remain victims unless they develop a greater vision for their lives.

Stedman Graham.

Your three best doctors are time, faith and patience.

From a fortune cookie

This is the time when we must firmly choose the course we will follow, or the relentless drift of events will make the decision for us.

Herbert Prochnow

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

Richard Bach

One of the greatest discoveries people make is to find they can do what they were afraid they couldn't do.

Henry Ford

Poor speller "Hello, 911? Please come right away. My wife was just attacked by a wart hog!"

"What is your address?"

"181 Eucalyptus Street."

"Could you spell that?" " ... I'll just drag her over to Oak Street."

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

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

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

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

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