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855.906.6077

Office (916)725-0670 9 AM to 1PM WEEKDAYS

Managers

Patricia DeAnda ph: (916)725 -0670

Assistant Manager

Jim Walker ph: (916)726-6409 or (916)204 -4276

Social Club

Chairperson: Grace Keller

Vice Chairperson: Lisa Cuen

Secretary: Page Guthrie

Treasurer: Bety Light and Patty Hudson

Member at large: Kathy Messer

Big Oak Association of Tenants (BOAT)

President: Susan Angley

Vice President: Wanda Koch

Treasurer / Secretary: Robin Marks

Member at large: Marilyn Rice, Kathleen Johnson

Big Oak Park News

Publisher Big Oak Mobile Home Park

Editors: Paulette Solberg and Max Clarke (916)729 -0340, email edspandm@gmail.com

What’s Missing From All This Fun??

BINGO

The First Monday of Each Month at 6:30pm $10 per packet of Bingo Cards. Refreshments are provided by volunteers

Residents in attendance are eligible for a cash drawing for only an extra $1.00

Exercise Class

All residents are invited to join low-impact exercise in the clubhouse on Mon.@3pm and in the pool on Wed & Fri @ 3:30pm Lots of fun!!!

Potluck

3rd Saturday of the month.

Opens at 5pm for drinks / Dinner at 6pm

KOFFEE KLATCH

Tuesday and Thursday 9-10am Neighbors gathering to visit and share ideas and good times. Bring your own cup but coffee, sugar, and cream are provided

SOCIAL HOUR

Every Thursday 3-5pm. Friends and Neighbors meet in the clubhouse to share positive chat over snacks and drinks. Bring your own drink and a snack to share if you like

Remember to clean up after your event.

Clean up all crumbs or spills

Put back in place all tables and chairs

Open window curtains

Thanks for your help in keeping our clubhouse clean and ready for the next fun event.

Red Hats

The Well bRed Ladies of Big Oak meet on the 1st Monday of every month @ 11am in the clubhouse.

Heard about us? Like to join or just learn more? Come to our next meeting. New members have free membership for 1 year Spread the Membership Information!

BIBLE CLASS

We meet in the clubhouse every Tuesday at 11am Everyone is Welcome!!

Pinochle / Canasta / Poker Games

Welcome Beginners to Learn how to play Pinochle

Everyone welcome to join in on Fridays in the clubhouse from 1pm to 3pm.

Come play Canasta in the Clubhouse on Tuesdays at 1pm

Poker needs players! Join the group (male and female) on Mondays, except Bingo Monday, in the clubhouse game room at 6pm. The Buy-In is $10.00. Win, Win,Win Big Bucks!!! Plus, the players always have snacks and laughs!

BILLIARDS

Like to play 9-ball Pool? Join in the fun every Thursday at 4pm in the pool/game room. All are welcome. Let’s play together and have fun!

CARD MAKING CLASS

2ND Wednesday of the month 1pm in the Clubhouse Must RSVP Judy Iervolino @ 650-996-5621

Big Oak Social Club

Big Oak Social Club Meetings will meet in the Clubhouse on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm. Please attend to help with event organization and to provide suggestions for new events.

B.O.A.T.

Big Oak Association of Tenants Meetings are held in the Clubhouse quarterly on the 1st Wednesday at 6:30pm and will be indicated on the monthly calendar.

Next meeting is on Wednesday July 2nd @ 6:30pm

Please attend the meeting for information pertaining to the Resident’s and Park’s best interests.

Big Oak Association of Tenants (B.O.A.T.)

Treasurer’s Report June 2025

Checking Account

Beginning Balance May 7, 2025 $ 38.30

$ 0.00

$ 0.00 Ending Balance June 6, 2025 $ 38.30

Savings Account

Beginning Balance May 7, 2025 $ 1,963.84 Withdrawal $ 0.00

$ 0.00 Interest Earned $ 0.02 Ending Balance June 6, 2025 $ 1,963.86

All residents are members of B.O.A.T. and are encouraged to attend the quarterly meetings held on the 1st Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Clubhouse. You thoughts and input are needed.

Quarterly meeting on July 2nd @ 6:30pm

President Susan Angley: (831) 254- 0418

Vice President Wanda Koch: ( 954) 440- 2863

Secretary/Treasurer Robin Marks: (707)572-9576

Respectfully submitted by

Patty Hudson/Betty Light Treasurers

BIG OAK MOBILE HOME PARK –

JULY 2025

MANAGER’S NOTES

Have a safe and fun filled summer.

California Title 25 - Code: § 1114. Animals. (a) Dogs and other domestic animals, and cats (domestic or feral) shall not be permitted to roam at large (free) in any park. (b) Animal feces shall not be permitted to accumulate on any lot or common area in a park to the extent that they create a nuisance.

********** Never put pet or bird food outside your homes *********

If you have a cat/s do not let them run free in the park.

They are using our neighbor’s yards as their personal litter boxes. We will be trapping them and removing them from the park.

If you have dogs do not let them run unsupervised in your yard or on the streets.

** NOTICE - THE OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH AT ANY TIME **

Welcome to all our new residents.

There are tubes under your mailboxes you will want to check on the same as your mail delivery. Management, Social Club, and/or Big Oak Assoc of Tenants (BOAT) will put items in the tubes regularly. The monthly Newsletter/Magazine is put in your tubes at the beginning of every month. Please view this publication for Park information and a listing of monthly activities conducted throughout the month.

All residents should have a copy of our Rules & Regulations. If you do not, please contact the office to obtain a copy. These are established to accommodate all residents, maintain a safe peaceful atmosphere, and an attractive setting in our neighborhood. As well as insuring compliance with State and County requirements.

Thank you, Management!

Time:

3rd SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH!

CHECK YOUR CALENDAR EACH MONTH DATES

BAR OPENS AT 5PM (Toby pours a “mean” drink)

DINNER BEGINS AT 6PM

BRING A DISH OF YOUR CHOSING: salad, vegetable, entrée, dessert and sign up sheet in the clubhouse.

YOU COULD WIN THE 50/50 pot TICKETS JUST 3 FOR $1.00

COMEOUT AND ENJOY GOOD FOOD—GOOD DRINK AND GREAT PEOPLE; YOUR NEIGHBORS

Starting Wednesday, June 4 – Pool Exercise class!

This year we are meeting Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30 PM at the POOL. We spend about 50 minutes water walking and going through some easy, gentle exercises. All YOU need to join us is a swimsuit and a thirst for FUN!

Also starting on June 2nd, every Monday we will be meeting INSIDE the CLUBHOUSE for CHAIR EXCERCISES (strength training + cardio), followed by roughly 30 minutes of a YOGA cooldown. This is an energizing combo of exercise and fun!

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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