2185 Occidental Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 546-3865 / (707) 546-7613 Fax
Email: leisuremhp@gmail.com
Office Mgr: Kristina Morris
Maintenance Manager: Mike Hare / Maintenance: Raul Garcia
Signal of North Bay Security: (707) 561-0184 (select option 1)
Property Management:
Haven Management Services
3491 Concours St., Suite 204
Ontario, CA 91761
Katie Davis (909) 930-9750
Toll Free (877) 930-9750
kdavis@havenms.com
611 Anton Blvd., Suite 890, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (949) 515-5100 / Fax: (949) 515-5101
http://www.millenniumhousing.com
President: George Turk
V.P. / Chief Operating Officer: Lori Carraway
Director of Asset Services: Diana Welsh
SPARC Program Coordinator: Ally Sage
Millennium Memo
The Budget is final now, and includes most of the things I bragged about last month.
The big item this year: Streets, $330K worth. That’s on top of the $350K we spent last year. There’s also money for Driveways ($32K), Fencing ($30K), Main Entrance Sidewalks ($25K)
Those are the major projects, but several smaller upgrades made the list as well. We’ll spend every dollar of Surplus on Capital Improvements, and then some. Your Rent Dollars at Work!
This investment would not be possible without the funds generated by your Income Certs. Half of you have returned your Certs so far, for which we thank you. If you’re in the other half, please drop your Cert off at the Office as soon as you can.
In Less Expensive News
Did You Know?
Eight U.S. Presidents are confirmed to have been lefthanded, including recent leaders like Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George H.W. Bush. Interestingly, from 1981 to 2009, five out of six Presidents were left-handed! .
• Kristina is awarding this month’s Kudos to “Missy & Michael, 2 kids from the Park, for volunteering to pull weeds and help neighbors get ready for their Lot Inspections.” How amazing is that! Thanks so much, you two.
• The July SPARC Back-to-School Event took place after the deadline for this Memo, but I’ll have a report for you next month. We’re also hoping to announce that a Leisure student earned a 2025 SPARC/Millennium College Scholarship.
Leisure has had a SPARC Scholar 12 years in a row, so I feel good about Leisure’s chances. Stay Tuned!
• As a reminder, Management has to be able to access your homesite, including backyards, if necessary, in order to perform essential tasks. If you have secured your gates, for instance, you need to correct that to allow access.
• Recent resident complaint: folks allowing others into the Pool Ar-
Leisure Park
ea, including outsiders. Apparently, some visitors have damaged equipment or bothered residents trying to enjoy the Pool. Please use your own key and sign in.
Speaking of Street Work…
A man walked into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm. “I’ll have a beer,” he said, “and one for the road.”
Enjoy the new streets…and please return your Income Certs.
George Turk
Manager’s Corner
Who else is excited about the start of the school year? Is it just me? Am I the only one? My oldest daughter is a senior this year, and my youngest daughter is a junior. Both attend Credo High, and I am beyond proud of them. They have worked very hard, and I know this will be a fantastic year for them.
❖ As the kids head back to school, it’s crucial that we all commit to watching our speed and navigating corners carefully, especially in the park. There are many young children accompanied by their parents walking to JX Wilson. While it’s important to emphasize this during the school year, it should be a priority for all of us throughout the entire year. Let’s work together to keep our community safe!
❖ I know yard inspections took place in June, but after all the re-inspections, I just have to say that I’m a bit envious of many of your yards! I do not have a green thumb at all. I think this is something that Patti and I have in common, which is why her yard has quite a few artificial plants. You all truly have a talent for growing amazing plants vegetables, fruits, flowers and some of you have created the cutest little oasis in your backyards. I’m super jealous of your ability to turn your outdoor spaces into vacation getaways. They’re gorgeous!
That being said, let’s make sure we maintain the hard work we’ve put into our yards. Keep up the great work so that next time there won’t be a ton of work to do!
❖ Lastly, we had the SPARC BBQ School Supply Giveaway, which was a blast. Ally always does such an amazing job. It’s so much fun to see everybody come out and have a blast, celebrate together, and see the community as one. It’s always great to see the kiddos get their school supplies and have fun. You can never go wrong with a SPARC event!
Great news, everyone! I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting updates on the roads. The good news is that work will begin this month on a section of the community. Please keep an eye out for the flyer that will be distributed with more details.
1st – 10th: Santa Rosa Fair @ Fairgrounds
9th – 10th: 52nd Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol
16th: @ Luther Burbank Center @ 7:30pm is Queen Revisited
21st – 24th @ Sonoma Raceway is the Shelby American Automobile Club’s 50th Anniversary Convention
Nick Arnold
Monica Dido
Joan Bynum
Shawna Bynum
Michael Coats
Lea Davis
Jennifer Finn
Jose Hurtado
Darrell Maxwell
Sandy Maxwell
Alejandra Padilla
Victoria Papenfus
Lea Pollack
Christie Harper
Dennis Smith
Maxine Smith
Ray Smith
Melissa Woehrle
Larry Swanson
Jose Rincon
Kathy Hotchkiss
“Every birthday is a gift. Every day is a gift.” Aretha Franklin
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Sunscreen
1. Broad-Spectrum
Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen that will protect your skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) rays, which cause premature aging of the skin, and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which cause sunburn and skin cancer.
2. Ingredients
There are two types of sunscreens mineral and chemical. Each filters UV rays differently. Mineral sunscreens, made of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, sit on top of the skin and create a barrier of protection by deflecting the sun’s UV rays. Since they don’t absorb into the skin, they can look and feel a little filmy. Chemical sunscreens contain active ingredients that penetrate the skin and use various FDA-approved sun-filtering compounds that absorb UV rays, preventing them from penetrating the surface of the skin.
3. Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
Look for a product with an SPF of 30 or higher. The numeric rating refers to how well a sunscreen protects you from sunburn. Anything over 50 isn’t necessary.
4. Water Resistance
The FDA has banned manufacturers from claiming a sunscreen is waterproof, but make sure your choice is water-resistant. Products that are water-resistant from sweat and swimming will remain effective for up to 80 minutes. This means you need to reapply every two hours if you’re sweating, swimming, or have prolonged sun exposure.
5. Types
Sunscreens come in many forms: lotions, sticks, gels, and sprays. In general, lathering on a lotion provides the most thorough and trustworthy coverage. Aerosols blow into the air when applying them, which can leave spotty coverage. Sticks and gels can get messy and even melt in extreme heat.
STAY COOL
Visit a Cooling Center To Beat The Heat
A Cooling Center provides a place for you and your family to go to cool down during hot summer days.
Visit a Cooling Center
If you need to cool off, most cities offer cooling centers where you can beat the heat. These cooling centers are in City facilities where you can enjoy recreation programming or a good book while you cool off. Cooling centers are open and available during regular hours of operation unless otherwise noted. You can call 2-1-1 from your phone or go online at www.211.org to find a list of cooling center locations and hours of operation in your area.
Summer months bring fun, sun, and heat! Sometimes, the heat can become dangerous, especially for children, pets, people who work outside, and people with certain health conditions. Staying safe in high heat is important. Follow these simple tips to stay cool:
• Drink plenty of cool water! Stay hydrated.
• Wear loose, light-colored clothing that will keep you cool. Wear sunscreen and a hat for protection.
• Check on neighbors who might be vulnerable to the heat, especially those without air conditioning.
• Never leave children or pets in a car - not even for one minute. Temperatures inside a car can quickly skyrocket to deadly levels.
• If you work or play outside, take frequent breaks to hydrate and cool off in the shade.
Symptoms of heat-related illness include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps, and increased thirst. If you experience these symptoms, seek medical attention.
DIRECTIONS FOR ALL RECIPES
1. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to whip cream until stiff peaks occur, be careful not to over whip. The cream will be done when you pull the beaters out and the cream stands at attention.
2. In another large bowl, whisk the vanilla and salt into the sweetened condensed milk. Gently fold in the whipped cream with a spatula, slowly incorporating the two mixtures together so it stays light and aerated.
3. If making individual flavors, scoop the cream mixture into smaller bowls and gently fold in your desired mix-ins, or if making just one flavor, mix the ingredients directly into the full batch of cream mixture.
4. Transfer the mixture to an insulated tub, paper containers or a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap or a lid.
5. Freeze 4– 6 hours.
No—Churn Ice Cream 4 Ways
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can chilled sweetened condensed milk
1 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Pinch of fine sea salt
Mix ins
MIX-IN IDEAS:
• Peppered Strawberry Bean: Vanilla bean, frozen strawberries, black pepper, white chocolate chips
• Key Lime Pie: White chocolate chips, graham cracker pieces, lime juice, lime zest
• Minty Mini-Chocolate Chip: Fresh minced mint leaves, peppermint extract, green food coloring, mini chocolate chips
• The Islander: Toasted coconut with pineapple chunks, macadamia nuts and salted caramel
• Gimme Some More S’mores: Mini marshmallows/toasted marshmallow, graham cracker crumbles, chocolate chunks
• The Kitchen Sink: M&M’s, toasted peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and salted caramel
• Elvis Thrust: Peanut butter, bananas, honey (Tip: Mix the peanut butter with a little cream so it stays creamy instead of turning rock hard when it freezes.)
• Lumberjack: Waffle cone, crumbled bacon, maple syrup
The headline is a clue to the answer in the diagonal.
August 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.
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