Mobile Home Estates
Country Club Living
5761 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
A community for seniors 55 and older
Emergencies (landline): Fire – Police – Ambulance 911
Emergencies (cell phone): 707/576-1365
Sheriff 707/565-2121
Office Hours – The office will be open for rent collection during business hours from the 1st to the 5th day of the month
Monday thru Thursday 9 am - 4 pm*
Friday 9 am to 12 noon
* Closed 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
All other times and emergencies call 707/576-0377
Staff available and on call at all times
General Managers Dan and John Bocci
Sunshine Lady Position open. Please contact office.
News in the Park
October 2025 … by Kathie Morgan
Letter to Editor
Please return my little white box
On Friday, Sept. 5, I “lost” a small white plastic box. Inside are some Grandma’s Cookies, Oreo Cookies, a pack of gum, and some candy bars. Also inside are some little tools: a Phillips screwdriver, a regular screwdriver, screw nuts, and a toothbrush to use for cleaning machines.
The things in my car are NOT FREE TABLE items. If people need food, they can go to FoodBank or just let their neighbors know. We would like to help.
By the way, in the last two weeks I have cleaned three small dogs’ poo around my yard and street. It is sad that some dogs’ owners just don’t care. A dog’s behavior shows the owner’s attitude toward others.
– Sharon English
Senior Jeopardy: Ad Slogans
Name the products/services with these advertising slogans–
1. I want my baby back, baby back, baby back a. Chili’s restaurant, b. David Balfour’s family, c. Smart Kids Planet toys
2. The quicker picker upper. a Bounty paper towels, b. Folgers coffee, c. Good time gal on Front St.
3. It’s not your father’s ___ any more. a. Burma Shave, b. Oldsmobile, c. Virginia Slims
4. In the valley of the jolly ho-ho-ho ___. a. Green Giant, b. Ho-Hos, c. Swiss Rolls
Senior Jeopardy: Places in Song
1. In “a tale about as skinny as a rail,” into what city did the eight-foot cowboy stumble, in the Lovin Spoonful classic “Jug Band Music.”
2. Old New York was once called by what other name in the 1953 song “Istanbul Not Constantinople.”
3. Where does Tony Bennett’s date want him to take her when the sun goes down?
4. There’s a boy who is kind of tall and really fine, and he’s neat and oh so sweet, and he’s cute in his mohair suit, as described by The Manhattan Transfer. Where is he from?
High IQ Wit
There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don’t.
Contributed by Larry McDonald
Inspiration
God grades on the cross, not the curve. We don't change the message. The message changes us. The will of God never takes you to where the grace of God will not protect you.
– Anon.
October Birthdays
1 Mary Andrews
7 Pat Donovan
10 Don Ellars, Diane Stewart
12 Kathy Donovan
13 Nancy Ryman
14 Jerry Fuhrer
15 Bill Winfred
25 Gayle Richardson
26 Pat Millhouse
27 Kevin Peters
October Anniversaries
12 Robert Hammer & Diane Stewart
October Classic
"Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!"
– Humbert
Wolfe
Observations
When one door closes and another one opens, you are probably in prison.
The older I get, the earlier it gets late. Don’t you hate it when you walk into a spider web and suddenly turn into a karate master.
When someone asks what I did over the weekend, I squint and ask, “Why? What did you hear?”
– Contributed by Jim Royal
Laws of Human Nature
1. Law of Mechanical Repair -
After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch and you'll have to pee.
2. Oliver's Law of Public Speaking -
A closed mouth gathers no feet.
3. Law of Physical Surfaces -
The chances of an open - faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor, are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet or rug.
4. Doctors' Law -
If you don't feel well, make an appointment with the doctor. By the time you get there you'll feel better. But don't make an appointment and you'll stay sick.
– From the files of Claudine Ridenour
Write
Your Story
Have you always wanted to write a memoir? Fortunately we have a memoirwriting group that meets in or clubhouse every Thursday from 10 am to noon. Please call to join.
Edna Fogarty, 707/303-5172.
Contributed by Jim Royal
Then & Now
Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.
1956 - Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends. Nobody goes to jail, nobody arrested, nobody expelled.
2025 - Police are called. SWAT team arrives and arrests Johnny and Mark and charges them with assault. Both are expelled even though Johnny started it.
* * *
Scenario: Jack pulls into school parking lot with rifle in gun rack.
1956 - Vice Principal comes over, takes a look at Jack's rifle, goes to his car and gets his to show Jack.
2025 - School goes into lockdown. FBI is called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counsellors called in for traumatized students and teachers.
* * *
Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his father's car and his Dad gives him a whipping.
1956 - Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2025 - Billy's Dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy is removed to foster care and joins a gang. Billy's sister is told by state psychologist that she remembers being abused herself and their Dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist. Is something wrong here?
From the files of Norman Nance
Miss Understood
My daughter went to a Mexican fast food place and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for 'minimal lettuce.' He said he was sorry, but they had only iceberg lettuce.
– From the files of Jim Van Lare
Judge Rules Out Shiloh Road Casino
Those hoping to fill out bingo cards, drop quarters into slot machines, or play blackjack and poker near home had their dreams dashed in early September when Federal Judge Rita Lin ruled in favor of the massive Graton Casino in Rohnert Park. The cash controlled by Graton Casino, some 15 miles from the Graton community, will probably swing the odds in that casino’s favor.
All the arguments are based on technicalities The Koi Nation claims that a Koi chief named Tom Johnson had lived some 12 miles away from the disputed Shiloh site, while the Koi Nation points out that Graton Chair Greg Sarris was raised as a middle-class white boy.
The federal government ended the Graton Rancheria Tribe’s status in 1958, but restored it in 2000 with 568 members. In 2003 the tribe announced that it would build a casino, causing the tribal membership to double to 1055.
Federal law permits gambling on eligible Indian lands where state-level gambling is legal, since casinos provide a crucial taxexempt revenue stream to fund tribal government services, economic development, and public infrastructure,
Contributed by Mike Burnett
crucial for tribes struggling with economic hardship.
On Sunday, March 5, 2023, a lucky slots player at Graton Resort & Casino became a multimillionaire with a $ 3M payout on a MegaBucks Progressive Gold Forge machine. The winnings totaled $3,307,754.47. The mystery player won on a $3 bet. – Kathie Morgan
Word Play
If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.
To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
News Wanted
Anyone in the park with a birthday, vacation, visit by loved ones or any other news, or an announcement, a joke, a poem or a riddle, please get in touch with me, your park reporter Kathie Morgan. Call me at 707/246-5332, drop it off at the office, or e-mail me at fishrap@sonic.net on or before the 10th of each month. Or drop me something when you drop off your rent check. I cannot do this without your contributions.
Ad Slogans Answers
Name the products/services with these advertising slogans–
1. I want my baby back, baby back Chili’s restaurant
2. The quicker picker upper. Bounty
3. It’s not your father’s ___ any more. Oldsmobile
4. In the valley of the jolly ho-ho-ho ___. Green Giant
Places in Song Answers
1. John Sebastian wrote “Jug Band Music” which was released in 1966. The cowboy in verse 2 had stumbled into Memphis Tennessee with a headache.
2. Why they changed New Amsterdam to New York, I can’t say. “People just liked it better that way,” in the song written in 1953 by Jimmy Kennedy and Nat Simon.
3. The little gal that radiates moonglow wants to go to the Fireflies Ball.
4. That boy with the finest penthouse I’ve ever seen in town, a dueling scar, and a brand new car is The Boy From New York City.
Burma Shave
Blighted romance Stated fully… She got mad When he got woolly.
Child’s Eye View
I was driving with my three young grandchildren one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked!
As I was reeling from the shock, I heard the 5 - year- old shout from the back seat, "Gramma! That lady isn't wearing a seat belt!”
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.
