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SHAMROCK MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY Park Manager Alan Martin Alan_ShamrockMHP@outlook.com

Office Manager Marie Eddy Marie_ShamrockMHP@outlook.com

Office Phone 707-838-4389

Shamrock Social Club Officers for 2026 President: Denny Amantite 4a2ret@comcast.net Secretary: Marie Eddy Mheddy86@yahoo.com Treasurer: Susan Wayne susanwayne624@gmail.com

Committees Sunshine: Donna Wells New Resident & Long Time Resident Interviewer: Kathy Kerst New Resident Welcome: Dana Mullaney Birthday Celebrations: Sandy Johnson-Lipori Editor of Magazine: Joelle Stoica joellestoica@outlook.com 1

JUNE 2026 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY 1

2

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21

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Karaoke

6:00 pm (send songs to NateBerneman @gmail.com)

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Bocce Tournament 10:00 am BINGO 6:00 pm

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24

25

26

27

July 3

July 4

30

July 1

July 2

Social Club Meeting 10:00 am

Acoustic Music Jam With Vante 6:00 pm

Pokeno 12:30 pm

Pokeno 12:30 pm

Social Club Meeting 10:00 am

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Madhatter’s 1 – 3 pm

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Game Night 6:00 pm Trivial Pursuit

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July 6

5

16

Pokeno 12:30 pm

July 5

SATURDAY

Texas Hold’em 6:00 pm (sign up)

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28

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Lunch Bunch 1:00 pm (sign up)

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Pokeno 12:30 pm

FRIDAY

Acoustic Music Jam With Vante 6:00 pm

Pokeno 12:30 pm

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THURSDAY

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Texas Hold’em 6:00 pm (sign up)

Pokeno 12:30 pm

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WEDNESDAY

July 7

July 8

Texas Hold’em 6:00 pm

July 9

USA National Day

July 10

July 11 BINGO 6:00 pm

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MANAGER’S CORNER - JUNE 2026

Hi Everyone, The Pool. The pool opened May 1. We hope to see many residents enjoying time outside. The pool is open from 9:00 a.m. to dusk. Please always remain with your guests. Children’s hours are 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Vacation. If you are away this summer, please let the office know how to reach you in case of an emergency in the park or involving your home.

Complaints. Please remember: if you have an issue or complaint about the park, a resident, or management, please call the office at 707-838-4389, email Marie, or complete the confidential Resident Complaint form (available on the shelf outside the office). We will address your concerns as soon as possible. Office staff are available Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Outdoor Remodeling. If you plan to remodel anything outside your home (for example, new stairs, a new porch, or planting a tree that requires digging), you must contact the office before you begin. If you - or your contractor - dig too deep and hit a gas line, the entire park may need to be shut down. If that happens, all individual gas meters (127) will need to be turned back on at each home, which can take significant time.

Bushes along the entryway. Since the area along the fence looked bare, Larry and I planted four new bushes to improve the appearance. We are continually working to enhance the look of our park.

Mailboxes. By the time you read this, we will have restored many of the resident mailboxes. We tightened loose boxes, then sanded and repainted all boxes and added new numbers. We think the mailboxes look much better and hope you agree.

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers in the park and elsewhere.

Alan Martin Property Manager

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SHAMROCK SOCIAL CLUB – MINUTES MAY 2, 2026

At 10:00 a.m., the President called the meeting to order and thanked everyone for attending.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the April 4, 2026, meeting as posted. Minutes approved.

The treasurer presented the financial report, noting a bank balance of $2,947.95. She reported a profit of $188.08 from the April dinner because Connie Andrews and Roger Duguid began shopping at The Chef Place (formerly Cash and Carry), which reduced the cost of the meal. A motion was made and seconded to approve the financials as presented. The financials were approved.

The treasurer also presented an invoice from Nate Berneman for reimbursement of $262.50 for Sonoma Tech Support to determine how to fix the clubhouse television connection during karaoke. A motion was made and seconded to reimburse Nate $262.50. The motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS Sunshine Committee: Donna Wells sent Get Well cards to Joyce Calderoni #29 and Denna Martin #110.

Lunch Out: Christine Lynne reported that 9 residents attended lunch at Catelli’s in Geyserville.

They ate inside due to the weather, and everyone enjoyed their meals. The next outing will be May 14th at Peppers Restaurant in Healdsburg. The sign-up sheet is posted.

Kentucky Derby Event: Nancy Peters reported on today’s event at 3:00 p.m. It will include refreshments, a trivia game, and prizes for the best women’s hat and men’s hat. Attendees will also be able to bet on their favorite horse.

Recycle Report: John reported that he presented a recycling check for $275.60 to the Social Club, but not in time for this month’s Treasurer’s Report. This will be included in the report next month.

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Continued - SHAMROCK SOCIAL CLUB – MINUTES MAY 2, 2026 Cinco de Mayo Dinner will be on May 5th. Social begins at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Attendees were asked to bring their own place settings. Connie Andrews & Roger Duguid will prepare the meal.

Bingo: Toni said Bingo will be on the 9th at 6:00 p.m. More players are needed.

Arlene Knudsen said the Bocce Ball Tournament will take place on June 13th, followed by lunch.

There will be four teams of 4–6 players. The sign-up sheet is on the board.

NEW BUSINESS The May and June birthday celebration will be on May 13th at 6:00 p.m.

Denny will not be able to co-host the Casually Elegant dinner in June so there will not be a dinner.

Arlene suggested the Bocce Ball Tournament on June 13th will include lunch, so residents can attend that in place of the dinner.

The July 4th BBQ will begin at noon and include hamburgers and hot dogs, etc. It was voted that the Social Club will provide a few side dishes (e.g., macaroni salad and potato salad, along with assorted fruit), rather than having residents bring sides. Arlene suggested a cornhole tournament during the BBQ, and the group agreed it was a good idea. Arlene will provide more information next month.

Management is going to plan a presentation on AI scams, elder abuse, and/or fall prevention for residents to be held at the clubhouse. This will be presented by the Town of Windsor or Sequoia Senior Solutions.

Monica Hunter asked what the money in the bank is being spent on. The Board said it is used for dinners and parties, including Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. Monica suggested using some funds to hire outdoor musical entertainment. John Gomez and Arlene Knudsen will check into potential performers and will provide possible dates.

The $25 attendance prize was won by Dee Williams #104.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Marie Eddy, Secretary 5

GET WELL CARDS Sent mid-April through mid-May 2026 Donna Wells, space #39, sends Get Well and Sympathy/Condolence cards to our residents and their families .

Name

Space #

Joyce Calderoni

29

Deena Martin

110

JUNE BIRTHDAYS Name

Date

Space / Lot #

Lynn Schenck

June

1

Byron Meuchel

June

97

Barbara Dibble

June

79

Jonatha Donnan

June

32

Jamie Dunton

June

109

Deena Collins

June

113

Lori Johnson

June

97

Mary Anne Martin

June

8

Pat Cooper

June

81

Bill Perkins

June

75

June Rossini

June

118

Marsha Eaves

June

119

Laurie Schneider

June

2

Susan Wayne

June

71

Carol Antill

June

3

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EVENTS OVERVIEW – JUNE 2026 Mondays:

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Pokeno - 12:30 pm

Wednesdays:

June 2, 16 - Texas Hold’em - 6:00 pm

Thursday:

June 4 – National “Hug your Cat Day” – 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thursday:

June 4 - Acoustic Music Jam with Vante - 6:00 pm

Saturday:

June 6 - Social Club Meeting - 10:00 am

Thursday:

June 11 - The Lunch Bunch - 1:00 pm - sign up in the Clubhouse

Friday:

June 12 - Karaoke - 6:00 pm - send your songs to NateBerneman@gmail.com

Saturday:

June 13 - Bocce Tournament - 10:00 sign up in the Clubhouse + $

Saturday:

June 13 - Bingo - 6:00 pm

Thursday:

June 25 - Game Night / Trivial Pursuit - 6:00 pm

The dates listed are subject to change. Please check the calendar at the clubhouse for details and updates.

JUNE MOVE-IN DATES

It’s the people who make our neighborhood special…

Name

Date

Space / Lot #

Diane Mills

2001

64

Mary McAllister

2007

65

John Almquist, Jr.

2012

61

Larry & Rose Stone

2013

12

Matt & Monica Hunter

2013

36

Kamyar & Pat Sammi

2013

47

Dana Mullaney

2020

111

Joel & Deborah Art

2021

125

Lou Arias

2022

6

Scott Moore

2023

23

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SHAMROCK BOCCE TOURNAMENT

Date: June 13, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.

Place: Hiram Lewis Park Teams will consist of 4 to 6 players Team captains are: Arlene Knudsen, Jeff LaRochelle, Jean Barclay, John Gomez If you want to play, you must sign up on the player‛s list at the clubhouse.

Cost for players & lunch only residents: $15.00 (includes lunch) Spectators are encouraged to attend the games and lunch.

Please sign up on the spectator‛s list at the clubhouse.

Deadline to sign up and pay is June 6, 2026 (you “must” pay or you will be taken off the list) For more information, call Arlene Knudsen at 707-758-3905 8

From the gardens of Shamrock MHP.

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OUR SCRAPBOOK STORIES, MEMORIES, MISCELLANEA AND PHOTOS FROM THE SHAMROCK COMMUNITY

Mudball by Diane Sefani Finding an immovable, quiet object in my little house is quite a chore.

Some things always have an obvious place, and purpose. Such as a silverware drawer, bookcase, closets. But, one prized possession that I have, has always been very attractive to my grandchildren when they were little. The 14-year-old, my youngest, still plays with it, for a minute or two, then puts it back in a little wooden container where it lives.

It is impossible to over dramatize this object, since all it is a mudball, that has been dry and solid for at least 50 years. It is not at all pretty or useful, and if it had a memory or a brain, it probably would want to be back home, where it came from.

This mudball is sort of a souvenir from a beautiful place called Walden Pond. My Mother was an avid reader of the great transcendentalist writers. Walden Pond was actually a simple pond surrounded by trees, and a habitat for all of nature’s best survivors, woodchucks, deer, and of course native fish. Walden Pond is located in Massachusetts, where his friend Ralph Waldo Emerson lived. Walden was on Ralph’s property.

My Mom studied independently, the great writers of that period. Aside from Henry Daivd Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson, there was Hawthorne and Louise May Alcott, and historians of ancient Greece. Growing up, I remember the importance of reading. My brothers and I, as young children, were being taught Latin, the root of all languages, until we rebelled. But back to the mudball, which will get passed down to whoever wants it, someday. It has survived 2 moves across country and has a kind of built in strength and probably be the longest lasting antique that I have. Certainly, Henry David Thoreau, who lived at Waldon Pond for two years, proved that a simplified life was the only way to live.

It simply does not fit into our world told, especially in this techie world, we live in. But, this little ball of mud is a constant reminder and survivor of that unfettered, calm, idyllic lifestyle.

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OUR SCRAPBOOK

THE FEAR OF LONG WORDS The fear of long words is called Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia. The 36letter word was first used by the Roman poet Horace in the first century BCE to criticize those writers with an unreasonable penchant for long words.

The longest word in the world is the chemical name for the human protein titin and contains 189,819 letters (which I do not have room enough to include here). It takes over three hours to pronounce. It is considered a technical term rather than a standard dictionary word.

The most famous long German word, formerly holding a Guinness World Record, is Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz (63 letters), which means "beef labeling supervision duties delegation law".

The most commonly cited longest word in the Italian language is precipitevolissimevolmente, a 26-letter adverb meaning "as fast as possible”.

The longest Māori word (and longest place name in the world) is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronuk upokaiwhenuakitanatahu, an 85-letter name for a hill in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.

It translates to: "The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as the land-eater, played his flute to his loved one".

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INTERNATIONAL MONTH of HOPE DINNER On the evening of Saturday April 18th, twenty-seven neighbors gathered to celebrate the International Month of Hope. The dinner menu featured Beef Brisket served in a barbecue-style gravy, accompanied by scalloped potatoes, green beans, and Italian rolls and butter. Dessert included peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream.

The event experienced a minor delay due to an unexpected fire in the kitchen of Connie Andrews and Roger Duguid’s new home. Despite the setback, everyone in attendance remained hopeful as they waited for the meal to arrive.

One of the highlights of the evening was the raffle. All three winners (pictured below with host Roger Duguid) were delighted when they learned they were holding the winning tickets along with the cash prizes they received.

1st prize: Ernie Ditter (#86)

2nd prize: Marie Eddy (#82) 12

3rd prize: Chris Zeek (#102)

BINGO NIGHT The Bingo Night held on Saturday, April 11th (pictured below right) was a fun-filled event with lots of familiar faces from around the Shamrock community. There were several winners who won $13 in the regular rounds, whereas the highlight of the evening was the Blackout round, where Marie Eddy was the winner and received a prize of $27.

The Bingo Night held on Saturday May 10th (pictured below on the left) was another fun evening. The winners of the regular rounds won $11 each, and the Blackout winner was Arlene Knedsen who received $22. The next Bingo Night is scheduled for Saturday June 13th.

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GAME NIGHT – TRIVIAL PURSUIT On Thursday April 23rd, Game Night featured Trivial Pursuit that included two teams. Joel Art, the event’s leader, read questions from a variety of categories (Sports & Hobbies, Entertainment, Science & Technology, Culture, Events, and People & Places) while each team selected which generation the question focused on.

The next Game Night will be held Thursday June 25th, and will feature Pictionary.

KARAOKE NIGHT UPDATE The Karaoke Night originally scheduled for Friday, April 17th had to be canceled at the last minute due to persistent technical difficulties. According to Nate Berneman, who organizes the event, the TV and sound system were experiencing ongoing issues with maintaining a steady streaming connection which is essential for a smooth karaoke experience.

In response to these challenges, Nate brought in an IT Specialist the following week to diagnose and resolve the equipment problems. With the issues now fixed, management kindly requests that no one touches the TV, receiver, wires, or any audio equipment if any future technical difficulties occur. Instead, please contact Nate Berneman, or the Shamrock Management team, for assistance.

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KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY & HAT COMPETITION The annual Kentucky Derby’s Run for the Roses was streamed live at Shamrock’s Clubhouse on Saturday, May 2nd where a sizable crowd of neighbors gathered to celebrate the Derby’s 152nd anniversary. The event featured a lively hat competition and was a fun afternoon filled with activities related to the history of the Kentucky Derby, lively betting on the horses, and enjoying a selection of finger foods and drinks.

The winners of the hat competition were Diane Stepani and Jeff LaRochelle who took home $25 each. And the four lucky winners of the horse race were Jean Barclay, Dennis Patterson, Shirley Paine and Carol Antill who took home $60 each.

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CINCO DE MAYO DINNER On the evening of Tuesday, May 5th, neighbors gathered to share a meal and celebrate Cinco de Mayo which commemorates Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. The dinner, organized by Connie Andrews and Roger Duguid, included a variety of delicious Mexican foods including meat tacos, chicken enchiladas, black beans and rice, along with a scrumptious Tres Leche cake for dessert. Everyone commented on how much they enjoyed the delicious meal. The raffle that followed was won by Roberta Hinchman $80, Nancy Peters $40, and Virginia Burns $16.

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION The May and June birthday celebration was held on Wednesday, May 13, with a small group of residents in attendance. Guests enjoyed two featured cakes—a carrot cake and a vanilla-lemon-filled cake— served with vanilla ice cream.

Sandy Lipori-Johnson and Donna Branham, who organized the event, did a wonderful job making the celebration memorable.

The next birthday celebration will honor July and August birthdays and will be held on Wednesday, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. Please join your friends and neighbors for cake, ice cream, and good company.

THE LUNCH BUNCH Ten neighbors gathered for lunch at Peppers Restaurant in Healdsburg on Thursday, May 14. Located just off Highway 101 at the Dry Creek exit, the restaurant offers a variety of classic American diner fare. Everyone enjoyed their meals, and the friendly, efficient service made the short drive north especially worthwhile. The next Lunch Bunch outing will be on July 9 at Barley & Bine Beer Cafe in Windsor’s Beverage District.

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CLOSE TO HOME

Foothill Regional Park is just a short 7-minute drive from Shamrock Mobile Home Park and features an extensive trail system that winds up the hills, offering stunning views of Windsor and the Sonoma Valley. The park is home to fish-filled ponds and diverse wildlife, including many birds. Put on a good pair of walking shoes and bring along a packed lunch and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at one of the many picnic tables and benches found throughout this scenic area. Parking is free just outside the gates, otherwise a daily parking fee is available for $8.- For more information visit: www.SonomaCountyParks.org

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Puzzles and Word Games you can use

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LEVEL MOLDING NAILS PAINTER PANELING PLIERS PLUMBER SANDER SAW SINKS STAIN TACK TILES TOOLBOX VANITY WRENCH

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8. Heirloom location 10. Bruin legend Bobby 11. Bridget Fonda, to Jane 12. Colossus 14. Highest points 17. Livestock pen in southern Africa 18. Norse goddess of love 21. Kind of feeling 23. Billiards bounce 24. “Fantasy Island” prop 25. Tax expert for short 26. Feminine suffix

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June Sudoku How to solve sudoku puzzles No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience.

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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

QUOTES

Movies Rated "G"

I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.

Elon Musk

1. What was the name of the girl group led by Rizzo in the musical Grease? aGolden Girls, b-Thunder Chicks, c-Pink Ladies, d-Zip-Gun Angels.

We won the moon race; now it's time for us to live and work on Mars.

Buzz Aldrin

2. Who played scientist Niko Tatopoulos in the 1998 American remake of Godzilla? a-Matthew Broderick, b-Ben Kingsley, c-George Clooney, d-John Cusick.

3. Which actor suffered a fatal heart attack during the filming of Gladiator? a-Oliver Reed, b-William Frawley, c-Tom Baker, d-Redd Foxx.

4. Which actor made his film debut opposite Barbara Stanwyick in the movie Golden Boy? a-Burt Lancaster, b-William Holden, c-Kirk Douglas, d-Victor Mature.

5. What is the longest film to win a Best Picture Oscar? a-Gandhi, b-Giant, c-Gone With the Wind, d-The Greatest Show on Earth.

6. In the movies Gidget, Gidget Goes Hawaiian, and Gidget Goes To Rome, three different actresses played the title character. What actor remained true to each, playing Moondoggie? a-Bobby Darin, b-Bobby Sherman, c-Frankie Avalon, d-James Darren.

7. What was the name of the Korean assassin who used his bowler hat as a weapon in the James Bond movie Goldfinger? a-Jaws, b-Short Round, c-Lone Wolf, d-Odd Job. 8. Who played an unhinged mobster named Tommy DeVito in the movie GoodFellas? a-Joe Pesci, b-Ray Liotta, c-Joe Piscopo, d-Anthony Perkins.

9. In the movie Groundhog Day, Bill Murray keeps reliving the same day over and over. What song plays every morning on his radio-alarm clock? a-Little Town Flirt, b-Rock Around the Clock, c-Last Train to Clarksville, d-I Got You, Babe.

10. Who played the husky-voiced best friend of Thora Birch in Ghost World? a-Annette Bening, b-Scarlett Johansson, c-Melanie Griffith, d-Mena Suvari.

Space is for everybody. It's not just for a few people in science or math. That's our new frontier out there, and it's everybody's business to know about space.

Christa McAuliffe There's something magical about pushing back the frontiers of knowledge.

That's something that is almost part of being human.

Sally Ride It doesn't matter which side of the fence you get off on sometimes. What matters most is getting off. You cannot make progress without making decisions.

Jim Rohn Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.

Denis Waitley If a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think of something appropriate and do it.

Edgar Watson Howe Many of our fears are paper-thin and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them.

Brendan Francis Never fear shadows. They simply mean there's a light shining somewhere nearby.

Ruth E. Renkel Joy is what happens when we realize how good things really are.

Marianne Williamson Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, "What's in it for me?"

Brian Tracy

The Lighter Side

Life's little truths

Age is a high price to pay for maturity.

If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you have never tried before.

My idea of housework: Sweep the room with a glance.

Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.

If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip.

Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.

No husband has ever been shot while doing the dishes.

Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.

Junk is something you've kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it.

Experience is wonderful. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it.

By the time you can make ends meet, they move the ends.

Thou shall not weigh more than thy refrigerator.

Answers to Movies Rated "G" 1-c, Pink Ladies 2-a, Matthew Broderick 3-a, Oliver Reed 4-b, William Holden 5-c, Gone With the Wind 6-d, James Darren 7-d, Odd Job 8-a, Joe Pesci 9-d, "I Got You, Babe" 10-b, Scarlet Johansson

June 2026 Calendar

ADOPT-A-SHELTER-CAT MONTH. Web: aspca.org ALZHEIMER'S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH. Web: alz.org.

CATARACT AWARENESS MONTH DEMENTIA CARE PROFESSIONALS MONTH. Web: alzfdn.org.

FIREWORKS SAFETY MONTHS. June 1-July 4. Web: preventblindness.org.

JUNE DAIRY MONTH. Web: nfraweb.org.

NATIONAL OCEAN MONTH NATIONAL POLLINATOR MONTH. NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH. Web: nsc.org.

NATIONAL ZOO AND AQUARIUM MONTH. Web: aza.org PERENNIAL GARDENING MONTH. Web: perennialplant.org

EVENTS

nyra.com.

7, BOONE DAY. Kentucky, celebrating the day in 1769 when frontiersman Daniel Boone first sighted the land that would become Kentucky.

7-13, BED BUG AWARENESS WEEK. Web: pestworld.org.

7-13, NATIONAL BUSINESS ETIQUETTE WEEK. Web: psow.edu.

10, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS FOUNDED: ANNIVERSARY. June 10, 1935. 91st anniversary.

10, MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL. New York, NY. Web: museummilefestival.org.

4-7, WHEEL JAM. South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron, SD. Web: wheeljam. com.

11, KING KAMEHAMEHA I DAY. Designated state holiday in Hawaii honors memory of Hawaiian monarch (1737-1819).

4-7, CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL. Millennium Park, Chicago, IL. Since 1984. Web: chicago. gov.

11-14, BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Manchester, TN. Web: bonnaroo. com.

5, AIDS FIRST NOTED: ANNIVERSARY. June 5, 1981. The CDC described a new illness striking gay men in a newsletter. The virus that causes AIDS was identified in 1983.

More than 700,000 Americans have died of AIDS. Worldwide, more than 40 million have died of AIDS.

14, FLAG DAY

6, NATIONAL TRAILS DAY. First Saturday in June. To encourage hiking and riding. Web: americanhiking.org 6, NATIONAL YO-YO DAY, held on the birth anniversary of Donald F. Duncan (1892-1971), founder of the Duncan Toys Company.

6, BELMONT STAKES. Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY. Since 1867. Web:

20, LONGEST DAM RACE. Fort Peck, MT. A 5K run across Fort Peck Dam. 20, THE MERMAID PARADE. Coney Island, New York, NY. 44th annual. Since 1983.

Web: coneyisland.com.

21, FATHER'S DAY.

8, WORLD OCEAN DAY. Web: worldoceanday.org

4, CORPUS CHRISTI. Roman Catholic festival since 1246 AD.

5-7, CENTRALIA ANCHOR FESTIVAL. City Square, Centralia, MO. Web: centraliamochamber.com.

19-21, NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW. Rosecliff, Newport, RI. 30th anniversary. Theme: "Pearls of Newport." Web: newportmansions.org.

14-20, NATIONAL FLAG WEEK

21, SUMMER SOLSTICE. 21-Sept 22, SUMMER. 21-27, LIGHTNING SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK. 21-27, WINDJAMMER DAYS. Boothbay Harbor, ME. Web: boothbayharborwindjammerdays.org.

25-28, LITTLE BIGHORN DAYS/CROW NATIVE DAYS. Hardin, MT. Web: thehardinchamber. com.

25-29, SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL. National Mall, Washington, DC. Free admission. Web: festival.si.edu.

26-27, GRANTSVILLE DAYS. Grantsville Park, Grantsville, MD.

15, NATIVE AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP DAY. 28, LOG CABIN DAY. Throughout Michigan.

18-21, US OPEN (GOLF) CHAMPIONSHIP. Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, NY. Since 1895.

19, JUNETEENTH. Federal holiday. Commemorates the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger proclaimed the slaves of Texas free.

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28, INTERNATIONAL LIGHTNING SAFETY DAY. 28-JULY 4, FIREWORKS SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK 29, STRAWBERRY MOON.

Sleep and the senior years: what actually helps

EDITOR'S QUESTION BOX: A question you can ask your readers

Do you remember your first color TV?

In the mid-1950s, NBC began broadcasting in color and introduced the world to a new symbol: a peacock spreading its brilliant feathers across the screen. The network started tacking on an announcement to programs: "The following program is brought to you in living color on NBC." For most American families, color television arrived in the late 1960s. It changed everything. Saturday morning cartoons, which children had been watching in black and white, suddenly became vivid and magical. The first time a child saw a color set was an event they never forgot.

Ask your readers: Do you remember the first time you saw a color television? Where were you? What were you watching?

A blood test for Alzheimer's For decades, diagnosing Alzheimer's disease required expensive PET brain scans or a spinal tap. In May 2025, that changed.

The FDA cleared the first blood test for Alzheimer's disease, a simple lab draw that detects amyloid plaques in the brain, the hallmark indicator of the disease. A second approved test can be administered right in a primary care office.

The test is said to be more than 91 percent accurate.

This test is not a treatment. It tells doctors and patients what they are dealing with earlier.

If you are sleeping less than you used to, you are not alone and you are not necessarily doing anything wrong.

According to the National Institute on Aging, sleep changes with age in predictable, biological ways. The deep sleep phases that restore the body become shorter. The internal clock shifts earlier, so seniors tend to feel tired sooner in the evening and wake earlier in the morning. Sleep becomes lighter and more fragmented.

These are normal changes, not signs of disease. The challenge is that the body still needs roughly the same amount of sleep it always did, around seven to eight hours, according to the National Sleep Foundation. The need doesn't shrink, but the ability to get there does.

What helps may surprise you.

Research published in Scientific Reports found that physical activity and social engagement each improve sleep quality in older adults.

The key finding is that both are needed. High activity levels with low social contact, or a rich social life without physical movement, produced weaker results. The combination is what works.

According to research from the NIH, social isolation is one of the strongest predictors of fragmented, poor-quality sleep in seniors.

The practical takeaway is that seniors who sleep best tend to be those moving bodies, and staying connected.

Worrying about sleep is among the least effective ways to get more of it.

You have seen five revolutions!

If you’re around 70, you haven’t just “seen a lot of change.” You’ve basically ridden five revolutions in one lifetime.

First came personal computers. In the early 80s, those beige boxes crept into offices and spare bedrooms, turning typing pools and paper files into screens, and disks. (But who didn't like the IBM Selectric typewriter better than any keyboard?)

Then the internet and the Web arrived in the 90s and quietly blew the walls off the library. Suddenly you could look up anything, email anyone, and fall down rabbit holes without leaving your chair.

Next up: social media. By the mid‑2000s, classmates you hadn’t seen since 1968 were sending you friend requests, your grandkids were posting selfies, and everyone had an opinion about everything, all the time.

Smartphones pulled it all into your pocket. That little rectangle became your camera, map, newspaper, and

photo album. Even people who “don’t like technology” now tap screens dozens of times a day.

And now AI. Artificial Intelligence tools can chat, summarize, brainstorm, and sometimes sound remarkably human.

Compared to earlier eras, that’s a lot. The Industrial Revolution changed where people worked and how stuff was made, but it unfolded over several generations. We’ve had multiple industrial‑scale shifts compressed into a single lifespan. No wonder it feels like history’s been on fast‑forward. We have been here for it all.

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