After Hours Phone: (also anytime office is closed) 916-740
Office Hours: 9AM 3
Clubhouse Hours: 9AM—
Sierra Meadows Newsletter
REALLY, REALLY
somebody to be a backup for me on the newsletter. Ideally the person would be competent in Microsoft Publisher, HOWEVER, if you are really good in Word, I can teach you Publisher. You need to be organized, creative, and have a general feel for the English language. Please contact me if you’re interested. I could also use stories and photos of our people and our events. There are a lot of fun things happening this month. I hope you receive this in time to attend the party on Friday, September 26, and the yard sale on September 27. Then we have the Volunteers Brunch on October 4. At the request of Nicole Archer and Shelly Thurman … yes, Nicole, there will be biscuits & gravy!
We had so much fun at last year’s Halloween Party that I’m hoping more of you will make it this year. It will be potluck and costumes and crazy trick-or-treat gifts. If you just can’t do a costume, you may come as you are … well within reason! ya know … no bath towel straight out of the shower … UNLESS IT IS SECURELY ATTACHED! AND our Fortune Tellers are returning this year!
Please enjoy the upcoming holidays and look forward to sharing at least part of them with your friends here at Sierra Meadows.
Deborah (Debbie Jo) Silva
Were you a part of the Sierra Meadows Social Club volunteer teams over these last several months of 2025? Were you a part of the Bridging Hearts Together volunteer teams over these last several months of 2025? Would you like to sign up to be a part of either volunteer team for the rest of 2025?
Then this free brunch is for you. We will be honoring our volunteers, even awarding some prizes. AND we will be staffing the rest of the events for this year, including: the Halloween Party on October 25 the Thanksgiving Dinner on November 22 the Christmas Dinner on December 20
Our volunteer brunch menu will include: Biscuits & Gravy, Crustless Quiche, and Fruit Salad …. plus extra biscuits with jam or honey.
Although the brunch is free, you still need to make reservations so we know how much food to prepare. Your callers will be calling you, or you can stop into the Clubhouse Monday through Saturday, 9-10am, and make your reservation with Deborah Silva or Ruth Imler.
None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things with great love, and together we can do
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
It’s happening at Sierra Meadows
Join us for a Halloween Party
Saturday, October 25, 5:30 PM at the clubhouse … in costume! (or not)
Bring potluck - salty or sweet - your choice. The Club will be providing some of those leftover summer BBQ ribs & chicken. BRING a wrapped TRICK-OR-TREAT “GIFT” FOR A FUN WHITE ELEPHANT EXCHANGE.
Now ... what is a “trick-or-treat gift” ... I’m glad you asked. It can be a treat, something kinda nice in the $10-15 range, or maybe something you were gifted that ... well ... you know what they say: “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” OR it can be a trick ... another one of those trash or treasure things ... but ... funny. Use your imagination and, more than anything, have fun with it. We all like to laugh. Join us even if you don’t bring a gift. (If you have any questions or confusion about the gift, please contact Judi Whitley at 916-803-8948.)
We are expecting a return visit from Madam Nicole and friend. Are you ready to hear what your fortune holds?
Who will you be this year?
It’s happening at Sierra Meadows
The Clubhouse is open daily
Clubhouse hours are 9 AM to 10 PM daily. There are a variety of activities that happen at the clubhouse. There is a dart board, a ping pong table, a reading area, television, jigsaw table, a card playing room, and a pool room. Shuffleboard is available outside. Not to be forgotten are the many other activities that happen here, such as morning coffee, meetings, potluck dinner, monthly dinner, Bible study, TOPS, Bingo, Ladies Social Club, Bunco, Poker, and the Book Mobile monthly visit. Remember, this is the residents’ clubhouse!
Need Medical Equipment?
Need a walker, cane, shower chair, or ???
We have various items to loan residents in need.
Contact our “Care and Compassion” Chairperson
Frank Deitch (916) 803-1148
Red Hawk Casino
Sierra Meadows Resident Professionals
Computer and Home Technology Services
Rick Bernard 916-712-2811
Available evenings & weekends, too. Good reviews from residents.
House Cleaning, Yard Work, Licensed Caregiver
Tricia & Steve Owens 279-758-2435
Also offers painting and repair work. References available
Picture Matting, Framing, Repairs, Framed Art
Susan Ayala, Sea Pony Arts 916-432-5884
Realtor
Aggie Worley 408-640-3900
Royalty Enterprise Real Estate Services aworley2700@ gmail.com CalDRE #01821712
Realtor— Portfolio Real Estate
Want to get away for a day?
Join your fellow residents once a month with a trip by bus to Red Hawk Casino. We plan the 3rd Tuesday of the month. This month, the bus will pick us up on:
Tuesday, October 21, 9:00 AM
A sign-up sheet will be posted in the entranceway to the billiard room at the clubhouse. For info, call Lena Mueller at 916-380-2974.
Home Repairs / Construction & Consulting
Phillip “Twilly”Myers
Certified Building and Code Inspector 949-842-7326 CSLB #1072254
Lifestyle Wellness Coach/Health & Nutrition Coach
Teresa Halverson, “The Gut Love Lady” 530-828-1488 Teresa@alivestylewellness.com
Quality Car Audio Mobile Service (Car Alarms)
Rick De Laney 530-601-1585
Web Design & Advertising Content
also Paralegal Services Soraya Rigor 408-212-1691 fellowhornet1999@gmail.com
Gary Lee 916-595-4279 • DRE #01448722 • Gary@PortfolioRE.com
Rutsell Lee 916-695-2800 • DRE #02067791 • Rutsell@PortfolioRE.com (fluent in Bisaya and Tagalog)
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Welcome to the Next Chapter of Bridging Hearts Together … Bringing New Meaning to “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
It started as a great idea, an idea that used to be a part of all American communities. And you know what? It is still a great idea: neighbors coming together to help one another out. In a day when we tend to isolate in the privacy of our electronic devices, it is a great idea to get to know our neighbors, build our community, and help one another out when help is needed.
Bridging Hearts kind of stumbled into their heart of doing what they wanted to do … and some great things were done and some neighbors were truly helped … but the community was not involved and together in the project and it started to wilt.
Well it’s time for it to blossom!
Let me tell you about this next chapter. The best thing about it is an opportunity for the community to work together and play together!
Building a community takes all of us, and there are many opportunities for you to get involved and get to know your neighbors better and maybe some neighbors will become great friends. And with both Bridging Hearts Together and the Sierra Meadows Social Club working TOGETHER towards a common goal, there’s no telling what we can all do … TOGETHER.
Let me tell you about their new structure and some service opportunities already needing to be filled.
Could this be you?
We’d sure like to get backups for all of these positions.
Debbie Lake Backup: Sandy Boyd
Deborah Silva
Tricia Owens
Phil Minard
Phil Minard
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Types
of
Volunteer Teams and Listings
: BHT will maintain listings and use of the following types of Volunteers and Events:
Community Workdays: Entire teams are assembled with people who may work anywhere from 1 hour to 4 hours each on a single project day. Additionally, a service team may provide food/refreshments for the laborers.
Worker Level 1: 1 hour; Worker Level 2: 2 hours
Worker Level 3: 3 hours or more. Let us know if you’re interested in being on a team.
Resident Professionals Listing: This will be a listing put together with the consent of the professionals/contractors that list what areas they can help out with either as a volunteer or a paid contractor. i.e.: Joe Pipes, plumber, 916222-3456, BHT Volunteer, For Pay. The Resources Manager will be the primary responsible party for developing these lists and may seek assistance from Marketing Communications to format and publish these listings, possibly for distribution to the Sierra Meadows populace.
The lead car is ready.
Limits of Resident Professionals: Those who list as BHT Volunteer should be arranged through BHT to avoid abuse of their kindness and limit their time to a consultant role. “For Pay” can be contacted either through BHT or by the individual residents. Licensed resident contractors who work for pay should be considered first by BHT, before outside contractors, as long as their availability and requirements fit and budgets fit within BHT guidelines.
Positions that need filling:
The Records Manager & Secretary (RMS):
The RMS will take minutes at each ET meeting and maintain records of those minutes. The RMS will work closely with the project teams to maintain all information relating to each specific project including:
• scope of work
• people involved
• costs
• photographs, etc.
The RMS will assemble all the information in prescribed format to hand off to the DSPM for documented history and use in marketing materials and business analysis.
Backup Officers: Members of the community are encouraged to volunteer as a backup officer for any of the Officer positions except for the CEO. The volunteer will need to be approved by a majority vote of the Executive Team. These backup positions provide excellent training opportunities for those wishing to become more involved. The “backup” officer will also be the officer’s representative when the officer is unable to be present. The backup officer may be appointed to a vacant position upon approval by the existing Executive Team
By the way ....
We need backups for both Bridging Hearts Together AND the Sierra Meadows Social Club.
If you are interested in being a part of any of this, please contact:
Number 12 standing by
The Fundraising Manager (FRM): The FRM works closely with both the CEO and the DSPM on both internal and external fundraising, maintaining records and contact information of all donors including email addresses for Marketing purposes. The FM will visit outside businesses with or without the CEO, maintaining relationships with donors as well as documenting contacts and history with those persons or businesses. Fundraising may include money, products, or services. The FM will work with the DSPM for necessary collateral. BHT will work closely with the Sierra Meadows Social Club in executing internal fundraiser events.
Phil Minard at 916-239-9477 or
Deborah Silva at 916-213-4775
Activity Guide
Sunday
Men’s Poker
• Every Sunday 12:30-5:00 PM
• Contact Steve Silva 916-768-9597
Monday
Watercolor Art Group
• Every Monday 12:00-2:30 PM
• Contact Marie Sturgeon 916-517-2367 or Judi Whitley 916-803-8948
• No drawing skills required
Tuesday
Every Tuesday at 11:00 AM
Contact Rob or Debi Lake at 728-5473
Community Discussion with the Sierra Meadows Social Club & Bridging Hearts Together & sometimes Management
All Residents Welcome to Attend
Most first Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
Info on activities, life in the park, & volunteer opportunities
Contact Debbie Jo Silva at 4775 or Phil Minard at 9477 for any questions
Red Hawk Casino
• 3rd Tuesday 9:00 AM (date posted monthly)
• Signups in the clubhouse
• Contact Lena Mueller 916-380
Wednesday
Bingo
• Every Wednesday at 6:30 PM
• Coffee & ice water available, you may bring snacks
• Contact Debi Lake 916-728-
Bible Study
Wednesday (cont.)
TOPS | Taking Off Pounds
Sensibly
• Every Wednesday 2:30-3:30
• Exchange diets, recipes, tips
• Awards for most weight lost
• Contact Joyce Williams at 916-729-4513
• Come early at 1:30 and get to know each other.
Thursday
Ladies Social Club
• 1st Thursday each month at 12PM
• Followed by Bingo
• Potluck luncheon
• Contact Shelly Thurman at 916-955-1151
Bunco
• 2nd & 4th Thursdays 12:45 PM
• Cost $5; all money collected returned as prizes!
• Shelly Thurman 916-955-1151
Bunco
• 3rd Thursdays 6-8 PM
• Cost $10.25; all money collected returned as prizes!
• Shelly Thurman 916-955-1151
Bookmobile
• Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM
• Led by Deborah Silva
• Contact Ruth Imler 722-3526 or Deborah Silva 916-213-4775
1st Thursday 1:15-2 PM
Free books, CDs, tapes, videos keep for one month
Contact Neal Denton 433-2029
Friday
Community Potluck
• 2nd Friday each month 5:30 PM
• Bring a dish of your choice
• Coffee is provided
• Ruth Imler at 916-722-3526 or Shelly Newton at 916-3837
Saturday
Park Dinner
Usually 3rd Saturdays 5:30 PM
Happy hour 4:30; Tickets required
Deborah Silva at 916-213-4775
Neighbors, Friends, & Events
October Birthdays
Carl Cloud 10/7
Kathryn Moe 10/8
Heidi Diaz 10/10
Melanie Franklin 10/12
John Sullivan 10/12
Amy Jacobs 10/13
Darla Wyndham 10/13
Frank Deitch 10/19
Rene Charon 10/22
Cinda Lewis 10/22
Robert Cornelison 10/23
Lynn Rackham 10/25
James Gothier 10/26
Barbara Graffigna 10/28
Marlene Zimbelman 10/29
Noranne Shiles 10/30
Elaine Cronin 10/31
Laura Harter 10/31
October Anniversaries
Ladies Social Club Meets First Thursdays
The Ladies Social Club is a no-hostess time of goodies and Bingo. Bring your own plate and silverware and any kind of luncheon food to share. If you have special diet needs, bring your own food and come on down and eat with your friends. Water will be provided. We eat promptly at 12:00, so come a little early to socialize.
Bingo starts at 12:30. $6.00 will cover 15 games. This is a good way to get acquainted with your neighbors and make or renew friendships.
Let’s have some fun!
October 2, 2025
For more info, please call Shelly Thurman at 916-955-1151.
Morning Coffee & Chat … A Great Start to the Day
Join us at the clubhouse from 9:00 to 10:00 AM every Monday through Saturday for coffee and chit-chat. It’s a great way to connect and learn what’s going on at Sierra Meadows. We often have opportunities to encourage one another or even celebrate a birthday or two. Sierra Meadows management provides the coffee, your neighbors provide the company. Join us!
Watercolor Painting Group On Mondays
On Monday afternoons from noon till 2:00 in the clubhouse, the Watercolor Painting Art Group meets, facilitated by experienced artists Judi Whitley and Marie Sturgeon. They also provide instruction if you want it. Contact Judi at 916-8038948, or Marie at 916-517-2367.
Join us for group projects or bring your own project and enjoy the company. You don’t even need to know how to draw as we will provide templates.
Robert & Theresa McEwen
Neighbors, Friends, & Events
To All Sierra Meadows Newcomers
We’d like to welcome you to our friendly community here at Sierra Meadows and let you know about some of our neighborhood activities. Every resident here, by default, is a member of our social club and you’re welcome at all of our events.
Please contact Marie Sturgeon, our Hospitality Chairperson with the Sierra Meadows Social Club, at 916-517-2367. She will be glad to stop by and fix you up with some free tickets to our next club dinner as well as Bingo
She will also provide you with our telephone directory, other event information, and answer any questions you may have.
THERE ARE RESIDENTS WHO HAVE SEVERE REACTIONS FROM HEAVY PERFUMES, AFTERSHAVES, AND OTHER SCENTS WHEN AROUND OTHERS WHO CHOOSE TO WEAR THEM IN PUBLIC.
WE ASK FOR YOU COOPERATION IN NOT WEARING HEAVY FRAGRANCES WHILE ATTENDING FUNCTIONS AT THE CLUBHOUSE OR ON THE CASINO BUSES. THOSE OF US WITH HEALTH ISSUES WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS.
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
If you would like to submit an article for consideration, DEADLINE is the 5th of each month for publication the following month.
Email: Debbie Jo Silva at sierrameadows.news@yahoo.com
Text 916-213-4775 or Put document in my hand. If email or text is not confirmed by me … then re-send or call.
Do You Enjoy Singing?
Would You Like to be Part of a Christmas Choir?
We will start practices mid-October, probably Monday evenings, and will be preparing to sing at the Christmas Club Dinner on December 22.
If you are interested, please contact Deborah Silva at 916-213-4775.
Connections at Sierra Meadows
If you’d like to stay connected daily with your Sierra Meadows neighbors, check out our Facebook page. To join this private group, be sure to answer both questions when you sign up.
Sierra Meadows Social Club
The Sierra Meadows Social Club encourages community and facilitates activities among the residents of Sierra Meadows Mobile Estates. On this page we will share events, celebrations, announcements, and opportunities to help. We also like to share accolades and sympathies among our neighbors. We are a social club, not a homeowners association. If you have concerns about park management, security, or contractor issues, those should be addressed directly with park management.
Resident Directory Updates
Please advise of any updates or changes to the resident directory. If you would like your email in the directory, then you can also receive digital copies and interim updates. Also advise if you would like your name removed from the “do not call” list for notification of Club events.
For updates, please contact Debbie Jo Silva. You may text me at 916-213-4775 or you can email sierrameadows.news@yahoo.com.
Directory Asst: Marie Sturgeon, 916-517-2367
Put Some of Your Recyclables To Good Use
By Phil Minard
Do you have plastic bottles and aluminum cans laying around? BRIDGING HEARTS TOGETHER is here to help you out with a solution. We will pick them up and recycle them with the proceeds going to Bridging Hearts Together. This way it all goes back into our Community.
Please contact by phone or text:
Phil Minard at 916-239-9477
We will arrange pickup or you may put them in the Recycled can in the Clubhouse.
Thank you for your donation.
Community Potluck
Join us on the second Fridays of each month at 5:30 PM in the clubhouse for our Community Potluck.
All existing neighbors welcome with a potluck dish. Paper Plates and plastic flatware are provided. Newcomers don’t need to bring a dish as there will be plenty of food to share. (unless you are just dying to bring your Aunt Betty’s Stomping Good Casserole or Cousin Cassie’s cheesecake)
We love to welcome newcomers to this monthly potluck.
Email: Debbie Jo Silva at sierrameadows.news@yahoo.com Text 916-213-4775 or Put document in my hand. If email or text is not confirmed by me … then re-send or call. See you October 10!
Working together for the good of our community.
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS
If you would like to submit an article for consideration, DEADLINE is the 5th of each month for publication the following month.
Neighbors, Friends, & Events
A Gathering of Friends to Celebrate Larry Jensen’s 85th Birthday! He even arrived in style … in a decked out golf cart driven by Ronda O’Neil.
Left to right: Peter Jacobs, Julie Huey, Amy Jacobs, Ronda O’Neil, the man himself—Larry Jensen, Judi Whitley, Anthony Silva, Doris Byram
Social Events for our Neighbors & Friends
Sierra Meadows Social Club Project Services Team Contacts
Executive Team:
President Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775 dhs.silva@yahoo.com
Care & Compassion: Handicap Items Frank Deitch 916-803-1148
Sunshine Pat Garcia 831-262-7669 pagdtm1@gmail.com
Ticket Sales
Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775
Volunteer Coordination Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775
Special Events & Dining Room Judi Whitley 916-803-8948
Setup 113-4775
Cleanup: Julie Huey 916-218-2832
Tricia Owens
279-758-2435
Frankie Bullard 279-888-0258
Sandy Boyd 916-205-1789
Food Services Tricia Owens
279-758-2435
Setup Frankie Bullard 279-888-0258
Appetizer Bar: Linda Carioggia
408-802-7059
Cooking Lead: Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775
Food Deliveries : Susan Berg
831-210-3506
Caller Lead: Ruth Imler 916-722-3526
Team Leads (cont…)
Communications
Deliveries: Mary Deitch 916-803-1148
Directory Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775 dhs.silva@yahoo.com
Directory Asst. Marie Sturgeon 916-517-2367
Newsletter Editor: Debbie Jo Silva 916-213-4775
Submissions sierrameadows.news@yahoo.com
Sierra Meadows Social Club Project Services Team
Teams working together to promote fellowship and friendship through social activities for the members of our community.
Your Callers:
Area 1—Woodduck
Area 2 Pintail Circle
Area 3 MallardSnowgoose
Area 4—Cackler
Area 5—ShovlersGadwall
Area 6 CanvasbackBufflehead
Area 7—Pintail LaneScaup
Area 8 Goldeneye
Kathye Miller 916-802-3539
Julie Huey 916-218-2832
Sandy Boyd 916-205-1789
Connie Schuller 916-224-8451
Ruth Imler 916-722-3526
Pamela Townsend 707-293-7102
Sharon Powell 916-727-1377
Kimberley Dill 707-655-1497
Sierra Meadows Social Club Treasurer’s Report August 2025 (real time)
Community Discussion—September 2, 2025—Minutes Sierra Meadows Social Club and Bridging Hearts Together
Meeting was called to order by Deborah Silva with the Pledge of Allegiance at 6:07 PM.
• The Sierra Meadows Social Club Bylaws rewrite was introduced and discussed, with explanations and answers to questions. Copies of the bylaws are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway between the dining room and pool room for people to review and return. You may request a digital copy from Deborah with a current email address. We will begin voting on the bylaws at the November 4 Community Discussion
• There will not be a Tuesday night Community Discussion in October. Instead, there will be a Volunteers Brunch on Saturday, October 4 at 10:30 AM. It is free but reservations are required. If you have volunteered for either the Social Club or Bridging Hearts in 2025, or you want to volunteer for the rest of 2025, then you are invited. The menu includes Biscuits & Gravy, Crustless Quiche, and Fruit Salad.
• It is time to register for the September 27 Yard Sale. Registration forms are in the mailbox in the hallway between the dining room and pool room. Cost is $5 + a $35 cleaning deposit, refundable when a clean space is left by 4pm that Saturday. The club will be selling hot dogs, chips, soda, and bottled water. Bridging Hearts Together will be doing a Bake Sale and anyone may donate packaged goods for that. There is physical help and transport available, as well as tables but you must request it on you registration form. The yard sale is from 9am until 2:30. You may begin setup at 7 am and be cleared out by 4pm.
• A Christmas Choir is being put together. Chuck Kenney will be pianist. Contact Deborah Silva if interested. There will also be a Christmas Carol singalong at the dinner.
• Linda Carioggia has agreed to be permanently be in charge of the Appetizer Bar setup.
SIERRA MEADOWS SOCIAL CLUB
Social Events for our Neighbors & Friends
• Shelly Thurman and her mother, Connie Carter, are hosting a free party in the Clubhouse on Friday, September 26, from 6-8 pm. There will be live music by the DeLeons, including 50s & 60s Country and Rock-n-Roll. Enjoy desserts and punch. They are also accepting donations of new socks and gloves for the homeless.
• The partnership of the Sierra Meadows Social Club and Bridging Hearts Together:
• Phil Minard was introduced as the CEO of Bridging Hearts Together and he talked about his resume as a Project Manager for AT&T for 30 years. Retired now, he chose to become involved with BHT and though it is a great project, it is also challenging because of all the Federal Regulations pertaining to non-profits.
• Successes with BHT have included bringing the Red Cross to install detectors in our homes, providing some residents with very needed upgrades and repairs which were safety and life necessities for their homes.
• BHT also has a recycling program that everyone can contribute to.
• Deborah explained the structure of the rebuilt organization and the volunteers needed. BHT is especially looking for workers of all levels for Community Workday events. They also need a Records Manager/Secretary and a Fundraising Manager. Contact Deborah Silva at 916-213-4775 or Phil Minard at 916-239-9477.
• The September dinner was fully staffed with volunteers.
• Kathye Miller asked about a food closet. Deborah explained we do not have the space or people to manage it. If an individual would like to build that project, they can look into ways of accomplishing it, but at the moment current staff does not have the bandwidth.
• Judi Whitley reminded everyone about the October 25 Halloween Party and Potluck. Start thinking about your costumes … our Fortune Tellers will be returning this year.
• 2 Golden Dinner Tickets were given away in a drawing.
Respectfully,
Tricia Owens, Club Secretary
Bible Study at Clubhouse on Wednesday Mornings.
Would you like to learn more about God’s love for you?
There is a Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM, at the clubhouse. We are currently exploring “Experiencing the Heart of Jesus,” by Max Lucado. This is appropriate for absolute beginners as well as the seasoned Bible student. We are a judgement-free zone and there is no such thing as a “stupid” question … or a perfect person.
Our Bible Study is facilitated by Debbie Jo Silva. 916-213-4775
VOLUNTEERS BRUNCH
10:30 am Reservations required Biscuits & Gravy, Crustless Quiche, Fruit Salad
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
Awareness Months
Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month.
October 2025 Calendar
Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
German-American Heritage Month. National Crime Prevention Month.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. National Dental Hygiene Month.
National Polish-American Heritage Month.
Fire Prevention Week. Oct 6-12. Contact Lens Safety Month
Holidays and Special Days
1-2, Yom Kippur, holiest day in Judaism, begins at sundown with fasting and prayer for atonement.
1, National Homemade Cookies Day, celebrates baking and sharing homemade cookies.
2, Gandhi Jayanti, India, honors Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday with tributes to his nonviolence legacy.
4, National Taco Day, honors tacos with food events and promotions nationwide. Sometimes listed as October 7.
5, World Teachers’ Day, recognizes educators’ contributions to learning and society.
6-13, Sukkot, Jewish festival begins at sundown, celebrates harvest and Israelites’ desert journey.
6, National Coaches Day, honors coaches for mentoring and inspiring athletes.
7, National Frappe Day, celebrates frothy coffee drinks with café specials.
8, National Pierogi Day, honors Polish dumplings with culinary events.
9, Fire Prevention Day, promotes fire safety awareness with local events.
10, World Mental Health Day, raises awareness for mental health support and care.
12, National Farmers Day, honors farmers’ contributions to food and agriculture.
13, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day, United States, federal holiday commemorates Columbus’s arrival or honors Native American cultures; banks and post offices closed.
15, National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, honors families affected by loss.
16, World Food Day, promotes global action against hunger and food insecurity.
17, National Pasta Day, celebrates pasta with recipes and restaurant specials.
18, National Chocolate Cupcake Day, honors sweet treats with baking and indulgence.
20, Diwali, Hindu Festival of Lights, celebrates good over evil with lamps and festivities.
21, Bandi Chhor Divas, Sikh holiday commemorates Guru Hargobind’s release from prison.
24, United Nations Day, marks the UN’s founding with global peace events.
25, National Greasy Foods Day, celebrates indulgent comfort foods like fries.
27, Navy Day, United States, honors the U.S. Navy’s service and contributions.
28, National Chocolate Day, celebrates chocolate with sweet treats and promotions.
29, National Cat Day, honors feline companions with pet adoption events.
30, National Candy Corn Day, celebrates the iconic Halloween treat.
31, Halloween, United States, festive day with costumes, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations.
Events and Festivals
1-4, New Holland Farmers Fair at New Holland, PA. Showcases agricultural displays, food vendors, and community events.
1-13, Holland Ridge Fall Flower Festival at Cream Ridge, NJ. Features sunflower fields, u-pick flowers, and food trucks.
1-27, Tri State Sunflower Festival at Swedesboro, NJ. Offers sunflower picking, hayrides, and family-friendly activities.
1-25, Maple Leaf Farms Fall Fun Fest at Manalapan, NJ. Includes pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and fall-themed games
1-27, Harvest Village at Holmdel, NJ. Features fall crafts, food vendors, and seasonal activities.
1-31, Fall Harvest Days at Norz Hill Farm, Hillsborough, NJ. Offers hayrides, pumpkin picking, and farm-fresh food.
1-31, INKTOBER. Artists create one ink drawing daily, shared online at inktober.com.
2-5, North Carolina State Fair at Raleigh, NC. Features rides, livestock shows, food vendors, and live music.
3-5, Unionville Community Fair at Kennett Square, PA. Showcases local crafts, food, and agricultural exhibits.
6-10, Manheim Community Farm Show at Manheim, PA. Highlights farming, crafts, and food competitions.
10-12, Autumn Leaves Festival at Mount Airy, NC. Offers soul food, bluegrass music, and craft vendors.
10-13, New York Comic Con at Manhattan, NY. Showcases pop culture with celebrity panels and cosplay events.
10-13, Food Festival at Tanger Outlets, Deer Park, NY. Features global cuisine, live music, and family activities.
13-18, Dillsburg Farmers Fair at Dillsburg, PA. Features agricultural exhibits, food stalls, and community events.
17-27, Pensacola Interstate Fair at Pensacola, FL. Offers rides, entertainment, and food vendors.
18-19, Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival at Jim Thorpe, PA. Showcases autumn scenery, crafts, and live music.[
18-19, Pittsburgh Monster Pumpkin Festival at Pittsburgh, PA. Features giant pumpkins, food trucks, and family fun.
18-19, Crafts in the Meadow at Richboro, PA. Offers handmade crafts, art, and local food vendors.
19, Kennett Square Clover Market at Kennett Square, PA. Features artisan crafts, food trucks, and live music.
20-26, Arizona State Fair at Phoenix, AZ. Includes rides, food vendors, and live entertainment.
What you should know about Lyme disease
Tick bite rates are soaring across the U.S. as the hungry arachnids expand their typical geographic areas and stay active for longer periods each year. According to Healthline, that means that Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses are on the rise, too.
Lyme disease is most commonly associated with bites from deer ticks. Before feeding, these sesame seedsized bugs sport brown or reddish-brown bodies with dark plates that resemble shields on their backs. They're most prevalent in the Northeast and Midwest, particularly in wooded areas.
In humans, Lyme disease can develop as quickly as one day after a bite. The classic early symptom is erythema migrans, which is a bulls-eye shaped rash around the bite. Other early symptoms can include fever, chills, enlarged lymph nodes, vision changes, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. In its later stages, complications from Lyme disease can include meningitis and heart arrhythmias.
Both early and advanced Lyme disease are treatable with antibiotics, though complications may take time to resolve.
The best way to combat Lyme disease is not to get it in the first place. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants on walks in wooded areas, ideally in lighter colors that will make it easier to spot a dark-colored tick. Apply bug repellent that contains permethrin to the outside of your clothing, use DEET repellent on your skin, and stay away from areas with heavy undergrowth. After you return home, check yourself (plus kids and pets) for any unwelcome hitchhikers, and throw your hiking clothes in the dryer to let the heat kill any ticks you didn't see.
If you find a tick embedded in your skin, use a tissue to firmly grasp the body and gently pull it out. Don't yank it -- this might leave the tick's head still stuck in your skin. Once the tick is out, clean the area and your hands with soapy water (or hand sanitizer if soapy water is unavailable) and flush the tick down the toilet or drown it in rubbing alcohol as soon as possible. If you're out in the woods when you remove the tick, trap it in a sealed container (such as a plastic baggie) until you can safely dispose of it.
Eat these veggies to reduce colon cancer risk
If you weren't sold on broccoli just yet, it might be time to reconsider your position after a new study found that higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables was associated with a significantly decreased risk of colon cancer.
According to Fox News, Chinese researchers analyzed data from 17 studies with nearly 640,000 total participants and found that the group that ate the most vegetables were 17 percent less likely to be diagnosed with colon cancer than the group that ate the most vegetables.
Researchers found that the cancerfighting benefits started with participants who ate just 20 grams of vegetables per day. The benefits stacked up with higher vegetable consump-
tion, leveling off at about 40 grams per day.
Cruciferous vegetables, which includes broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower, contain compounds called glucosinolates that break down into substances called isothiocyanates during digestion. Isothiocyanates can help kill damaged cells or slow or stop the growth of unhealthy or potentially malignant cells.
While the researchers noted some limitation in the study's design, the data still illustrates a strong link between lower vegetable consumption and colon cancer. Low consumption of dietary fiber and vegetables and excessive caffeine and alcohol consumption are all associated with increased risk of colon cancer.
Health in the News
Eli Lilly to seek approval for new weight
loss drug
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly has announced that it will seek approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the weight loss drug orforglipron. According to the New York Times, the GLP-1 drug is administered in a daily pill, unlike popular injectable GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Participants in Lilly's clinical trials lost an average of 27.3 pounds each.
Pancreatic cancer vaccine shows promise
Early trials of a one-size-fits-all pancreatic cancer vaccine indicates that it may be effective at preventing recurrence of difficult-to-treat pancreatic cancers. According to NBC News, the vaccine targets KRAS gene mutations, which are associated with up to 90 percent of pancreatic cancers and 40 percent of colorectal cancers. The vaccine stimulates an immune response that targets and destroys cells with KRAS mutations.
Experts say that "Ozempic blindness" fears may be overblown
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may slightly increase the risk of certain eye conditions and vision loss, but experts say that there's no reason to panic. According to two new studies published in the journal JAMA, patients with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1s may face a modestly increased risk of diabetic retinopathy, but are still at decreased overall risk of life-threatening complications. The study authors recommended regular screening and monitoring to detect potential vision complications early.
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