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SGMOA President's Message

Teresa Franklin

“If it can’t be reduced, reused, repaired, refinished, resold, recycled or composted then it should be restricted, redesigned or removed from production” Pete Seeger

Communication is a necessary component of all effective and meaningful relationships. Styles vary of course, depending on circumstances, power dynamics, personal preferences, culture and skills, etc. Skills are developed.

Just as deciding not to decide is a decision, choosing not to communicate is a powerful form of communication too. And, there are times it’s best to “bite our tongues”. According to researcher Albert Mehrabian 55% of communication is nonverbal. When communicating emotions only 7% is verbal while 38% is conveyed through tone of voice and 55% through body language such as posture and facial expressions.

I’ve been appreciating the increased communications around the park. Timely and considerate information about park activity and happenings helps create trust and safety for all residents. Thank you Kenny!

Resources for conveying information in the park include our Facebook page and the Sequoia Gardens Email Blasts. Their purpose is dissemination of pertinent news and information that impact our residents. If you haven’t already be sure and sign up so you don’t miss out. The links Are: SGMOASSOC@gmail.com and www.facebook.com/groups/sr.sequoiagardensresidents. If you need assistance signing up ask any SGMOA board member for help or contact Judy Loomis: hoodie.judy@gmail.com

I’m enjoying the improvements and beautification efforts in our Clubhouse. Thank you Sandi Marra for the lovely curtains, painting and all you do. The clubhouse sign created by Rich Franco and the art group is welcomingly delightful. Their talents and creativity are wonderful contributions, thank you.

One eye sore continues to stubbornly persist though; a revolving collection of discarded items at the free table. Please do not drop off any partially used/opened food items, used personal toileting equipment, fluorescent lighting, obsolete electronic equipment, broken materials, worn out dirty shoes and the like. Please use your Recology (800-243-0291) newsletter or www.recology.com/SonomaMarin for how to properly dispose of such items.

The free table has a long and beloved tradition of ‘treasures’ exchange that’s enjoyed by many in the park. To continue, we ask that residents use this resource responsibly. Please help ensure items dropped there are only gently used, clean, in working, operable condition and don’t pose a safety hazard. Contact Pat Schwarz regarding Durable Medical Equipment questions or items. Thank you for your service Pat.

Warm Regards, Teresa Franklin- SRMOA President

Diversity of Thought and Action

By Valerie Schlafke

In a time of great division it is more important than ever for us to find bridges and pathways to understanding others. One way to do that is to volunteer and serve in your community in some capacity. Each park should have an association where residents can gather and discuss issues pertinent to their park. Failure to have such an organization has often resulted in Ownership raising rates, failing to maintain services and diminishing benefits. With an organization in place Ownership is less likely to treat you as an unimportant customer.

To be realistic though Ownership and Mobile Home-Owners have slightly different agendas. Recognizing this and working with owners is a great way to improve your ability to communicate effectively and listen. Like all negotiations each side has to feel heard in order to come to an agreement.

A great example of this is looking at the rules in the park and considering updates. Sequoia Gardens Mobile Home Owners Association took this task on, visited different parks and then met with a group of residents to discuss. Out of this comes a revised list of rules which are then provided to ownership to review. This allows ownership the ability to look at the residents’ views and review for ownership’s liability. Ownership has the final say on rules but by providing them our version, we did a lot of work for them and we have a vested interest in the park maintaining a safe and pleasant environment. I’m looking forward to the end result, (ownership has 6 months to review and respond).

Nothing happens in a vacuum. So consider serving on your Park Board or a committee. You might make some new friends, and you certainly will be appreciated.

SOCIAL COMMITTEE WANTS

Kathy Thurman & Judy Loomis are heading up the social committee this year. We want to return to having a group that meets regularly and decides what events to throw and rotate responsibilities for each event.

If you are interested in having a say in our community events contact Judy Loomis: hoodie.judy@gmail.com or 469-235-5839 (call or text)

Sequoia Gardens Residents' Facebook Account

The direct link to our Facebook page is: http:www.facebook.com/groups/sr.sequoiagardensresidents

The purpose of the page is to provide an easy channel for residents to communicate with each other. Envision asking questions, sharing interesting articles, post pictures of our homes, notify about lost pets, etc. If yu have questions please feel free to contact Judy Loomis: hoodie.judy@gmail.com or 469-235-5839 (call or text)

The Quail Call

Email contributions to Ellie at genazziellie@gmail.com and I will post them in this publication as space allows. Submissions are due by the 8th of the month prior. The current month's issue can be accessed electronically at: www.mobilehomeparkmagazines.com

Basic Computer Usage Workshop 1

Saturday June 21, 10-Noon

10:00- Noon

Bring your laptop, tablet, or phone for specific help

Some topics covered:

Terms & Definitions

Common Applications/Actions SPAM/Scams

Contact Judy Loomis 469.235.5839 to sign up

Just need a headcount for handouts!

April Spring Luncheon

Photos By Jackie McCuan

April Spring Luncheon

Photos By Jackie McCuan

Recipes from Sequoia Garden's Spring Luncheon

By KathyThurman

PEA SALAD

2 lbs Frozen Peas

2 tbsp Curry Powder

1 Can Smokehouse Almonds

1 Bunch Green Onions Chopped

1 Cup Mayonnaise

Combinetheaboveingredientsinbowlandstir.

EASY PESTO TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

1 20 Ounce Bag of Cheese Tortellini

1 Cup Pesto

1 1/2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes (sliced in half)

1 12 Ounce Container Marinated Mozzarella Balls (drained)

1/4 Cup Red Onions (diced)

Bringalargepotofsaltedwatertoboil.Addtortelliniandcook for1and1/2minutes. Donotovercook. Drainandrinsewith coldwateruntilcool. Placetortelliniinalargeservingbowl. Addinpesto,tomatoes,cheeseballsandonion. Tosswelltocoat. Serveatonce,orcoverandplaceinthefridgeforupto3days

Recipes

ByCarmenPeace

BLUE CHEESE DRESSING

3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)

5 T. buttermilk

5 T. sour cream

3 T. mayonnaise

1 T. white wine vinegar

1/4 t. sugar

1/8 t. garlic powder

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. black pepper

Mash the blue cheese & buttermilk together in a small bowl until mixture resembles cottage cheese with small curds. Stir in remainder.

AdaptedfromTheQuickRecipe,Cook'sIllustrated,2003.

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

1 small clove garlic, 1/4 t. salt (optional)

1 T. pimento olives, minced (3-4 olives)

1/4 C. sweet pickle, minced

1 t. lemon juice

pinch black pepper

1/2 C. mayonnaise

2 T. chili sauce

Mix garlic, if using, olives, pickle, lemon juice, & pepper together. Add mayonnaise, chili sauce & 1 T. water & stir until well mixed. Can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

AdaptedfromAmericanClassics,Cook'sIllustrated,2002.

Neighbor News

By Jackie McCuan

Meet Sequoia Gardens Office Administrator

Lisa Whalen has been our Office Administrator since April 14, 2025. You can find her in the office 4 days each week, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 to 3:00 pm. She currently lives in Sebastopol “in the country” off Bodega Hwy with her beloved companions, Shasta, the Rag-Doll Siamese and Emma, the Doxy.

Lisa was born and raised in Sebastopol, having gone to Parkside Elementary, Brookhaven Middle School and Analy High School. She and husband Ben, now deceased, raised their family of 4 sons and 3 daughters in the foothills of the Sierra Mts, in Auberry, Ca. More recently, they lived in Point Arena and, during that time, Lisa worked in Gualala doing medical billing.

Lisa loves live music of all kinds. She enjoys making jewelry and loves to sew. She will soon welcome her 8th grandchild. Lisa shared that she appreciates the relaxed atmosphere, working with Kenny, and the wonderful physical space and environment here in Sequoia Gardens.

Lisa Whalen

GARDEN 81 NEWS

Hello neighbors!

Join our team Trinka, Cecilia, Jackie, Lynn, Gloria and Gary at space #81

Compost was add to all garden areas except garlic bin

All plants have been fertilized with blood meal and nitrogen NO Pesticides are used

Here is what is growing:

May……Sunflowers ��

End of May…. Cabbage��

May early June…..Onions…��

Mid..May…..broccoli ��

Mid…May…..cauliflower

May…early June……potatoes ��

Mid..May….beans

early..May… garlic and salad onions��

The summer garden tomato ��’s �� cucumbers, Lemon cucumbers, and ?

Call or text Gary Brady at (707)694-3589 if you want to be a part of the garden

June / July Birthdays

Ifyouwishtohaveyourbirthdaycorrected, includedorremoved pleasecontactEllieat genazziellie@gmail.com.

6/9 Laura Albrecht #89

6/14 Rich Franco #136

6/14 Helen Campbell #173

6/23 Donna Buttner-Bushman #186

6/27 Jamelle Zamboanga #4

7/2 Shay Harris #119

7/20 Deborah Tracy #6

7/31 Armando Garcia #162

NEW RESIDENTS

If you would like to be included in the SGMOA Directory , please send a note with your full name, lot #, phone number(s) to SGMOASSOC@gmail.com .

To receive email blasts about the goings-on in the Park,

please send your address to SGMOASSOC@gmail.com .

Can you identify the baby girl pictured

Email Ellie at genazziellie@gmail.com your adorable baby picture. Please include a hint. below?

Hint: "I'm frequently asked if I'm a guest, not a resident."

ID will be revealed in the next issue of The Quail Call!

Did you identify May's Mystery Baby?

Cute youngster is Chris Bird!

Would you like to be a future mystery baby?

RESIDENT OBJECTION FORM

TO BE COMPLETED IN FULL BY RESIDENT

While we are attempting to promote a harmonious community atmosphere, sometimes incidents occur which may infringe on your enjoyment of the park.

In order to remedy the situation when appropriate, we request all complaints to be submitted to management in writing.

Type of Compliant:

____Other Park Residents ____Park Facility ____Park Management

If against a particular person:

Name___________________________________ Space Number__________

Or Address______________________________________________________

Detail incident, complaint or problem. (specify date, time, place)

What action do you think is appropriate? Your Signature

Because of repeated complaints, in extreme cases, eviction proceedings may be initiated against an offending park resident. In compliance with California law it may be necessary to use this complaint for documentation purposes. Consequently, we cannot insure complete confidentiality.

SANTA ROSA MANUFACTURED-HOME

OWNERS ASSOCIATION

SRMOA provides information and help to residents of manufactured home parks, offers quarterly meetings at various mobile home parks and provides advocacy on behalf of manufactured home park residents. SRMOA is served by the

California Mobile Home Residency Laws, MRL, and the Santa Rosa City rent control and includes ordinance for manufactured home parks. It also monitors manufactured home park owners rules and regulations.

SRMOA services are available to all residents of manufactured home parks in Santa Rosa

Main office location: 1945 Piner Road, Unit 195, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Office hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Phone Number: (707) 495-4564

SRMOA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL FORM

PLEASE JOIN / RENEW YEARLY (During month of June)

Annual dues of $15 per household apply from July 1 to June 30 each year

MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED? PLEASE RENEW NOW!

MAIL THIS FORM & YOUR CHECK TO:

SRMOA, c/o Carol Reinke, 1945 Piner Road, #195, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

NAME: _______________________________ PARK: _______________________________

ADDRESS:____________________________ CITY, ZIP _____________________________

PHONE:___________________________EMAIL ___________________________________

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERENCE FOR NEWSLETTER DELIVERY:

Pleasesaveusmoneyandoptfore-mailforyournewsletter

_____ By e-mail (Include your e-mail address in the space provided above) _____ By U.S. Mail

LEGAL FUND DONATION ENCLOSED $______ (ANY AMOUNT IS APPRECIATED)

"As an owner of a manufactured home, you are in a unique ownership situation not duplicated anywhere else. You own your home, but you also rent someone else’s land. Your financial investment in your home is often greater than the park owner’s investment in your lot, even allowing for a share of the common area. Yet, park owners have a HUGE influence over your living conditions. GSMOL’s goal is to help manufactured home owners protect their investment

Sequoia Gardens Notification Information

Park Management Team:

Manager Ken Self 707-542-6008 24/7 Office Hours: Fri 9:00 - 12:00

Office Administrator Lisa Whalen 707-542-6008 Mon-Thurs 9:00 - 3:00

Maintenance: Ken Self & Ray Fogleman

Weekend Relief: Ray Fogleman

Property Management Company:

Santa Barbara Property Group

Trey Pinner

1933 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Trey@Sbpropertygroup.com

805-963-1971

Emergency and Essential Numbers

Ambulance 911

Fire Department 911 or 707-576-1365

Police Department 911 or 707-528-5222

PG&E

PUC Public Utilities

HCD Housing & Community Development

800-743-5000

800-548-5580

800-952-8356

DOT Department of Transportation 800-424-8802

Recology 800-243-0291

Local Hospitals

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital 707-525-5300 1165 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa

Kaiser Permanente

401 Bicentennial Way, Santa Rosa

707-393-4800

Sutter Hospital 707-576-4000 30 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa

Sequoia Gardens Mobilehome Owners Association SGMOA

Teresa Franklin, President

Laura Albrecht

Sandy Marra, Treasurer

707-484-8342 tfranklin@sonic.net

707-757-8745 Lcannon696@gmail.com

707-527-0473 handisandi@comcast.net

Judy Loomis, Secretary 469-235-5839 hoodie.judy@gmail.com

Keith Durand, Safety Committee 530-848-3678 keithdurand@hotmail.com

Kathy Thurman

707-843-4959 kthurman1@comcast.net

Ellie Genazzi, Vice President 707-953-2750 genazziellie@gmail.com

SGMOA is an organization for the advocacy of the residents. Meetings are at 6:30 on the 1st Thursday for months of January-October, and at 1:00 1st Saturday in November.

Adult Protective Services

Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates suspected elder (65+) and depended adult abuse, neglect or exploitation. Anyone can make a confidential or anonymous report, day or night, by calling 707-565-5940.

Puzzles and Word Games you can

COMMON MEDS SMALL INCREASES

ADDERALL AMLODIPINE ATIVAN

BENZONATATE BIKTARVY CYMBALTA DUPIXENT

EMTESA FARXIGA GABAPENTIN

HUMIRA

KEYTRUDA

LEXPRO

LYRICA MELATONIN METFORMIN NALTREXONE NAPROXEN NARCAN OPDIVO

OZEMPIC PREDNISONE TRAMADOL

VIAGRA XANAX

Across 1.Carbonium, e.g.

4.Charm

9.“Gimme ___!” (start of an Iowa State cheer)

10.Trowel wielder

11.Flexible mineral

13.Believed

14.African conflict of 1899-1902

16.Not out

17.Big Apple attraction, with “the”

18.In attendance

20.Shiver from fear

22.Chill

24.Big time?

25.Wuss

27.Chemical ending

28.“The Republic” writer

29.Darling Down

1.Poets’ feet

2.Part of “the works”

3.“Good one!”

4.Morning, for short

5.Gandhi’s title

6.Conniver

7.Fa follower

8.Terminate

12.Chair part 15.___ bit 18.Companionless 19.C.I.A. director under Clinton and Bush 20.Charlie, for one 21.Page 22.Software program, briefly 23.“For Me and My ___”

26.Rocky’s greeting

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

Heliport Wordoku

How to solve wordoku puzzles

You only need logic and patience to solve a wordoku.

Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one letter from the word HELIPORT. Similarly, each letter can only appear once in a column or row

in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is medium.

TRIVIA TEASER

Looking Glass

1.What weekly radio program has been hosted by Ira Glass since 1995? a"Car Talk," b-"This American Life," c-"All Things Considered," d-"A Prairie Home Companion."

2. What broken crystal animal is offered to Jim by Laura at the end of the Tennessee Williams play "The Glass Menagerie"? a-Unicorn, b-Swan, c-Deer, d-Alligator.

3.What architect designed the glass pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris? a-William Burgess, b-I.M. Pei, c- Eliel Saarinen, d- Benjamin Latrobe.

4.What New Wave band had a #1 hit with the song "Heart of Glass" in 1979? a-The Happenings, b-The Dolls, c-Blondie, d-Wang Chung.

5.Father Time carries an hourglass in one hand, and what object in the other hand? a-Football, b-Flute, c-Beaker, dScythe.

6.What actress is accused of being a Soviet spy in the comedy film "The GlassBottom Boat"? a-Doris Day, b-Eleanor Powell, c-Judy Garland, d-Brigitte Bardot.

7.Which of the dwarves in Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" wore glasses? a-Happy, b-Bashful, c-Doc, d-Grumpy.

8. What was the last name of the police detective played by Ron Glass on "Barney Miller"? a-Meyers, b-OíHara, c-Harris, dRiley.

9. Who recorded the 1974 top 10 song "Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance)"? a-John Denver, b-Engelbert Humperdinck, c-Carl Douglas, d-Leo Sayer.

10.Selenium is used in glassmaking to create glass of what color? a-Red, b-Yellow, c-Violet, d-Green.

QUOTES

Less ego, more wealth. Saving money is the gap between your ego and your income, and wealth is what you don't see. So wealth is created by suppressing what you could buy today in order to have more stuff or more options in the future.

Morgan Housel

More people can be greater leaders than they think they can, but they need a purpose greater than themselves.

William J. Clinton, 42nd president of the United States.

Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.

Frequently attributed to Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United State

Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan, "Press on," has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.

Calvin Coolidge, 30th president of the United States, from a sign on his desk.

Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.

Andrew Jackson, 7th president of the United States

Live without pretending, Love without depending, Listen without defending, Speak without offending.

Aubrey Drake Graham (Drake), Recording artist, songwriter

If Trivial Pursuit had been designed by economists, it would have had 100 questions and 3,000 answers.

Ronald Reagan

The Lighter Side

Rice Preference

The young woman really thought she'd been very patient through a protracted period of dating with no talk of marriage.

One night her steady boyfriend took her to a Chinese restaurant. As he perused the menu, he casually asked her, "So . . . how do you like your rice? Boiled? Steamed? Or fried?"

Without missing a beat, she looked over her menu at him and replied clearly, "Thrown."

Talking Clock

While proudly showing off his new apartment to friends late one night, one wag led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong.

"What's that big brass gong for?" one of the guests asked.

"Why, that's the talking clock," the man replied. "Watch", the man said, giving the gong an ear-shattering pound with a hammer.

Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed, "F'gosh sakes, you idiot, it's 2 a.m. in the morning!"

Apples

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray:

"Take only ONE. God is watching."

Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies.

A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."

Answers to Looking Glass

1-b, "This American Life" 2-a, Unicorn 3-b, I.M. Pei 4-c, Blondie 5-d, Scythe 6-a, Doris Day 7-c, Doc 8-c, Harris 9-d, Leo ayer 10-a, Red

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