nColin Hannigan, OVA All OVA passwords used to log into the association website will need to be changed on August 27. The password change is needed to keep member accounts secure and to make it possible to add new features intended only for residents including the new webbased Community Directory. The Community Directory is no longer being printed. Instead, it is being added to the website and will be password-protected so only Oakmont residents can access it. The Community Directory will be available to you online after your password changes are completed.
nJackie StandingRyanby a new fire engine made for battling blazes in the wildlands, Santa Rosa Fire Chief Scott Westrope said Oakmont’s Station 7 will be a “model of vegetation policy” when a firewise landscape takes shape in the coming months. Westrope and the Santa Rosa Fire Foundation welcomed a large group of Oakmonters to the unveiling of landscape plans designed by Jon Kanagy of Sonoma Ecology Center (SEC). The chief commended Oakmont as an example of making a community fire resistant and said the vegetation management and home hardening achieved here has been significant in the ability to defend against fires.
“It would be completely unacceptable to Oakmont and a slap in the face if fire evacuation issues are not addressed,” Marsak added. Other members of the ad hoc committee are Pat Barley, Steve Spillman, Katy Carrel and Iris Harrell. goLF BUsinEss Reporting for the Golf Advisory Committee, Alan McLintock said the drought and high gas prices have reduced rounds played at Valley of the Moon courses, but there is optimism for the future. CourseCo Inc. is voluntarily complying with the city’s 20% cut in water use. It expects to spend $500,000 by year end on deferred maintenance and other upgrades. A new chef is in place but having enough serving staff continues to be a challenge. The report sparked a Firewise Look
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An earlier proposal called for 479 housing units. A board-appointed ad hoc committee chaired by OVA Manager Christel Antone has been meeting with the Santa Rosa Planning Department and will share its conversations at a Town Hall on Sept. 15. OVA is tapping attorneys and other professionals to help evaluate the Elnoka Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which is expected to be available within 60 days.
Designer Jon Kanagy and Fire Marshal Paul Lowenthal with the plans for a resilient and drought resistant landscape at Station 7. (Photo by Julie Kiil)
Oakmont Community Foundation board members present Station 7 with a commemorative blanket donated by Carolyn Nystrom. The special edition Pendleton blanket honors the bravery of the wildland firefighter heroes. (Photo by Julie Kiil) The Fire Foundation was established in late 2021 to strengthen and expand services of the Santa Rosa Fire Department. The Station 7 project, one of the first launched by the foundation, responds to a foundation goal for community engagement and greater disaster preparedness. The Oakmont Community Foundation (OCF) provided a launch donation of $26,000, and its board said OCF will continue to encourage donations to its Firefighters Fund in support of department needs for resources not otherwise available from the city.
Oakmont’s Semimonthly Newspaper www.oakmontvillage.com/news August 27, 2022 • Volume 60, Number 16 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SANTA ROSA, CA PERMIT NO. 323 See boA r D on page 6 See DI rectory on page 3 covid test Kits Get extended Life nNews Staff Report
The Floflex Covid-19 Antigen home test kits distributed in Oakmont have been given an extended shelf life, OVA Director Heidi Klyn reported. Klyn organized clinics where the test kits were distributed here.Klyn said clinic organizers were notified that ACON Laboratories’ Flowflex kits with a 12- to 16-month expiration had been extended by the FDA. For example, kits with a printed expiration date of October 2022 now will expire in February of 2023. Other printed expiration dates and their new, extended dates are: November 2022, now March 2023; December 2022, now April 2023; January 2023, now May 2023; February 2023, now June 2023; and March 2023, now July 2023.
Kanagy, design and project manager for SEC, said Station 7’s new landscape will be fire resilient and feature drought resistant and native plants. The plan also pays attention to creating and restoring ecological habitats.
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OCF board members presented Station 7 with a Pendleton commemorative blanket donated by Oakmonter Carolyn Nystrom.
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An early morning walk on the 10th hole of the Valley of the Moon golf course Aug. 7 produced this view of another visitor. (Photo by Tina Nerat)
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Updating yoUr password New passwords must have at least 12 characters including at least one letter, one numeral and one symbol. It is strongly advised not to use the same password for different websites. There are three different opportunities to update your password on OakmontVillage.com.1)OnAugust27we will be sending out an email notification with a password reset link to residents with accounts on OakmontVillage.com. 2) If you do not receive the email notification, you will be prompted to update your password upon logging in on or after August 27. 3) If you do not receive the email notification and you’re unable to login, please use the password reset page: oakmontvillage.com/reset. If you do not yet have an account on OakmontVillage. com please visit oakmontvillage.com/register/ovamember.
Even though the size of the Elnoka development along Highway 12 has been reduced by 60%, OVA may not get behind it unless the city considers fire safety and exit routes that are priorities for the community, OVA President Jess Marsak said at the Aug. 16 board meeting. The controversial project within three miles of Oakmont now calls for building 272 residential units.
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The Draft Environmental Impact Report that was submitted several months ago stated very clearly that the project was being designed to meet the requirements of Santa Rosa’s current general plan. That general plan was written over 10 years ago and made no reference to wild fire risks or fire evacuation risks. Therefore, the Elnoka project could be evaluated without any consideration for fire safety. This would be completely unacceptable to Oakmont, and a slap in the face to the importance that our community has placed on fire safety. The final Environmental Impact Report will be made available in mid-October, and I would suggest that all Oakmonters review that document. Fire safety is the most important issue that we continue to work on in Oakmont, from the reduction in flammable plants, to cutting dry grasses, to trimming back trees along our boarder with TrioneAnnandale State Park. In the June board meeting, the board approved the creation of an ad hoc committee to analyze fire evacuation issues in Oakmont. The committee is chaired by Christel Antone, our general manager who has been interfacing with the Santa Rosa fire and police departments for over three years.
Bundling can often save money on a monthly basis when purchased from the same vendor, but it’s a buyer-beware situation: the vendors’ cheapest bundled packages may have internet speeds too slow for your streaming or video conference needs (think Netflix or Zoom). You may want basic TV and/or phone service but you may need a higher level of internet service. A future article will deal with wireless internet and satellite internet options. This article deals with wireline telecommunications: wired services to our homes from Comcast, AT& T, and Sonic (Sonic uses AT&TInternetinfrastructure).speedismeasured in millions of data bits per second (Mbps). In order to handle streaming and video conferencing, plus all of your other internetconnected devices (smart phones, tablet computers, TVs, Roku, Sling, Apple TV, and smart home devices), we recommend a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps. Some providers’ basic bundles provide a much lower speed and you may want to spend the money for a higher rate. Want to know what speed you’re getting now? Go the website speedtest.net and run a test; it will show your actual download and upload speeds (you’re mostly concerned with the download number for streaming, but video conferencing on Zoom uses upload). If download is less than 25 Mbps you may want to consider upgrading. To provide their highest speed internet, providers rely on fiber optic cables. For Oakmont, however, that requires a provider to install a fiber infrastructure to support it. Sonic has not installed fiber in Oakmont and has no plans to; speeds are limited to about 25 Mbps or less. AT&T does use fiber in some, but not all neighborhoods, in Oakmont. If you are in one of the unsupported neighborhoods, your internet speed will be similar to Sonic. Comcast also employs fiber optic cable and in general has the largest Oakmont footprint and fastest speed options, including billions of data bits per second (Gbps). Lastly, provider bundles often lock you into a contract for 12-24 months, after which their rates will revert to their normal pricing (think BIG price increases). When evaluating bundles, it’s important to consider what the cost will be after the contract period is over. Yes, there is money to be saved by bundling, but there are more considerations than price. Do your homework and be an informed shopper. For a copy of this and other technology articles, visit Oakmont-learning.org.
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This is one of a series of articles provided by the Oakmont Technology Learning Center on the use of technology by seniors. nTina Nerat and Pat Barclay No, we’re not talking about baseball; we’re talking about telephone, internet, and TV “bundled” services from telecommunications providers and their package deals. Single play is internet-only. Double play is two out of the three services, and triple play is internet, TV and telephone. The vendors who provide wireline telecommunications services in Oakmont are Comcast, AT&T, and Sonic. It could also be argued that there is quadruple play since cellular phone service is also offered by Comcast.
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nJess Marzak, OVA BoardRecently,Presidentanumber of residents have inquired about the status of the Elnoka Project. This was probably caused by the mailer that we all received from the city of Santa Rosa’s planning department, stating that the project has been substantially changed. Also, during the last 10 weeks, our community continues to express concern about fire evacuation issues. This is being stated very clearly during the Oakmont 2030 meetings that hundreds of Oakmont residents have attended. One of the most consistent themes that emerged from the community discussions was concern about fire safety, especially evacuation planning. I am going to talk about our progress on both the Elnoka project and fire evacuation in the same President’s Message because they are inextricably linked. First, an update on Elnoka. To monitor Elnoka, the OVA board has assigned the Elnoka project to the Oakmont Community Development Committee, which is led by Steve Spillman. Steve has extensive experience in city planning and land use, and the real estate development business, so the committee is well qualified to evaluate this project. The big news on Elnoka is that the size of the project has been reduced by 60%, from the original proposal of 676 residential units, to the current proposal of 272 residential units. If you assume an average population of 1.5 people per residential unit, this reduces the population in Elnoka from over 1,000 people to approximately 400 people, a major improvement over the original plan. We know that the Elnoka developer is having weekly meetings with Santa Rosa city planners, and that the city is inclined to approve the project based on the substantial reduction in the size of the However,project.there are still major issues that we need to keep monitoring.
DI rectory Continued from page 1 accEssing thE commUnity dirEctory The Community Directory is available for residents who are logged in to OakmontVillage.com at oakmontvillage.com/directory. At the top of that page, you will see options to Add Your Listing and to Edit Your Listing. You may only add one listing and you may only add listings for yourself. Hard copy versions of the Community Directory will be available at the OVA Admin. Office upon request, starting after September 10. Stay tuned to the next edition of the Oakmont News for more information on hard copy versions of the Community Directory.
Other members of the committee are Pat Barclay, the Chair of the Oakmont Emergency Preparedness Committee, board member Iris Harrell, Katy Carrel, chair of the Map Your Neighbor committee, and Steve Spillman, chair of the OCDC committee. Members of this committee have communicated regularly with Santa Rosa city staff, as well as Dianna MacDonald, our Santa Rosa city council representative. Last Wednesday, members of the committee met with three staff members of the city planning department to talk about issues in Oakmont. Oakmont’s concerns about fire evacuation were thoroughly discussed, and the city shares our concerns about the lack of exit routes out of Oakmont.Elnokawas also discussed, and the meeting moved over to the Stonebridge parcel by the dog park and community garden. The committee pointed out how easy access to the Elnoka project would be with a road connecting to Stonebridge, making a third exit from Oakmont possible. The city planners seemed to be very interested in this solution. I believe that we are making progress on fire evacuation and on properly evaluating the new Elnoka project. However, there is still a lot of work ahead. The Elnoka Environmental Impact Report will be available in 60 days, and we are assembling a group of attorneys and consultants to help us with the evaluation of the EIR. Specifically, we are looking for the EIR to address fire safety, and a traffic study in the EIR that addresses evacuations from wildfires. If fire safety issues are not discussed thoroughly in the EIR, it will be very hard for Oakmont to support this project.Inour September board meeting, the board will be considering a resolution to fund the work of our consultants over the next couple of months as the Elnoka Environmental Impact Report becomes available to the public. To continue this discussion in much greater detail, there will be a Town Hall in September that will review the status of our conversations with the city about Fire safety and Elnoka. Please plan on attending.
7) After completion of the review process, which may include review and vetting by Association Legal Counsel, and the award determination, the Board shall instruct the OVA’s General Manager to forward the executed contract and/or a completed purchase order to the successful vendor along with any other instructions from the Association. Any purchase or contract must be signed by or approved in writing by the OVA General Manager or Facilities Manager with prior approval by the General Manager.
objective: The practice of soliciting competitive bids/proposals is solely intended to enable the Oakmont Village Association (OVA) to receive necessary goods and services at a reasonable price while still ensuring that OVA and its members receive the highest possible quality and service. For the process to be successful, an adequate number of qualified vendors must exist.
Exceptions to policy: The OVA bid/proposal process does not need, or may not need, to be followed for the following: (a) Emergency situations that require immediate attention; (b) Solicitations for goods and services which are identical or similar to previous work performed by a vendor with whom OVA already has established a good working rapport; or (c) In cases where there is an inadequate amount of sufficiently qualified vendors available to submit proposals for work required. Determination of Exceptions to Policy shall be established by the General Manager or the Board of Directors. (d) When a design/build approach is deemed appropriate where the general contractor (GC) is carefully selected early in the design process, so that buildability and cost input can be given to OVA and the architect as the design is developed.
notE: The cost benefit and potential savings for the Design/Build approach occur in two ways: 1. The GC has a vetted collection of subcontractors who provide multiple bids for each trade used in the project. The best bid is chosen together by the GC and Oakmont as the client. 2. The plans being drawn by the architect/engineer/designer are reviewed by the GC at every stage of design for buildability, cost effectiveness and code compliance. This saves time and money during the iterative design, engineering, and pre-construction process.
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2) When contacting qualified vendors to solicit bids, OVA’s General Manager shall instruct vendors as to the deadline for receipt of all bid proposals. In addition, all qualified vendors shall be instructed that: (a) the OVA’s solicitation is not a purchase order and is being sought for planning purposes; and (b) Any purchase made or contract offers must be signed or approved in writing by the General Manager or the Facilities Manager with prior General Manger approval. To the extent available, OVA’s General Manager will also provide any applicable specifications, OVA’s contract terms and conditions, vendor qualification requirements, and/or contract forms, if any, which pertain to the scope of work and/ or procurement needs.
policy: Typically, OVA will make a best effort to obtain a minimum of three competitive bids/proposals from qualified vendors for OVA expenditures that are anticipated to exceed $10,000. The Board reserves the right to request additional bids where it deems necessary or prudent, or to reduce the number of bids required upon presentation of reasonable rationale for reduction.
4) All bid proposals received shall be considered confidential until OVA awards the contract. No disclosure of price costing information and/or the relative position of bidders is permitted.
procedure a: 1) When the Board or Management determines OVA requires goods and/or services which likely are to exceed $10,000, the Board shall instruct the Association’s General Manager to contact at least three qualified vendors and request those qualified vendors to submit bid proposals. Where possible the field of qualified vendors shall be composed of vendors which are local to the Sonoma area, and which are known to provide goods and services to homeowner associations.
6) Generally, it is the policy of OVA to award its contracts to the lowest qualified bidder who meets the OVAs specifications and requirements. However, the Board of Directors need not award to the lowest bidder if the low bid is substantially lower than all other bids provided, or the vendor has otherwise given the impression that the vendor will be unable to perform in a timely or adequate manner.
1) When the Board or Management determines OVA requires goods and/or services the costs for which likely will not exceed $10,000, but which likely will exceed $1,000 and the acquisition of which are not part of OVA’s duly adopted annual operating budget, OVA’s Manager is authorized to determine if competitive cost bids are warranted, is authorized to make such procurements and purchases, and is directed to report those procurements and purchases in writing to the Board. Where possible the OVA Manager will rely upon qualified vendors and services which are local to the Sonoma area, and which are known to provide goods and services to homeowner associations.
2) For goods and/or services which can be associated with OVA operating budget categories, Management may proceed with procurement of such goods and/or services without prior Board approval, following OVA procurement guidelines. Where possible the OVA General Manager will rely upon qualified vendors and services which are local to the Sonoma County area and which are known to provide goods and services to homeowner associations.
4. The total quantity of plants for all street frontage landscape areas should include consideration for not only the size of the plant, size of the nursery container, shape, and seasonal appearance, both at the time of planting and at the time of maturity. A standard target at original planting time should be about the one plant (or small grouping of flowers, bulbs, etc.) for every 25 square ft of landscaping. Too many plants can be a burden for water usage, maintenance, fire hazard, and visual appearance.
2. Landscaping changes to front, side and back yards requires prior written approval by the AC. This includes enclosed side and rear yard landscaping. Vegetable gardens should be confined to the rear yard because of their seasonal appearance. Other than ordinary maintenance no work, including demolition, shall commence prior to AC approval.
8) Copies of all executed contracts and/or completed purchase orders shall be maintained by the OVA Manager in the Association’s records.
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3. Any street frontage landscaping should present an esthetically pleasing and attractive appearance. This will be accomplished by the combination of plant materials such as trees, bushes, shrubs, flowers, natural or artificial turf, ground cover plants, and a few decorative elements. Decorative elements may include faux (fake) riverbed, small rock pond, large boulders, small areas of gravel or rock, or a small sitting area.
ii authority. a. This policy establishes rules and regulations for the operation of Committees created by the OVA Board of Directors. b. Article IX of the OVA “Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws” (September 1992) grants the Board of Directors the authority to establish Standing and Ad Hoc Committees which it deems necessary for the efficient conduct of the affairs of the Association. next
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1. This policy applies to those areas of your lot not covered by structures, walks, driveways, decks or patios. Creek bed landscaping is not the responsibility of the AC and is governed by California and Federal agencies from which permits will be required.
5) The Board of Directors shall review all vetted bid proposals. The review should, at minimum, include the following: (a) compliance with OVA’s specifications; (b) terms and conditions of the bid proposal; (c) an analysis of any competitive price offerings; (d) the need for any supplemental information, and (e) included references if a new vendor to the association.
5. Front yard plantings and side-yard street frontage plantings shall be mulched with AC approved rock, gravel, or composted mulches. In accordance with the Firewise Landscape Policy, the use of combustible mulch is not allowed within the 5 ft Defensible Space that borders the home. Noncombustible rock, gravel, concrete and pavers are allowed within the 5 ft Defensible Space. Rock used as mulch in the 5 ft Defensible Space and used between plants in front and side-yard plantings is exempt from the 15% rock rule calculation. Large expanses of unplanted mulch of any type are not allowed. Samples of previously approved rock mulch are available in the AC office. Finely shredded redwood or cedar bark, such as Gorilla hair, or rubber mulches are not allowed on the property. A sample of mulch material must be submitted with application and must be approved by the6.AC.Knowing the watering requirements of trees and plant material before planting is essential. Watering should be kept to a minimum consistent with our climate.7.Any material used as a border at the back of a public sidewalk shall be installed so that the top of the material is flush with the top of the sidewalk. related policies: Artificial Tuft Policy, Firewise Landscape Policy, Landscape Maintenance Policy, Plant Enclosure Policy, Tree Planting and Removal Policy. Revised 7-12-2022 oakmont ViLLagE association (oVa) poLicy on committEEs i. general. Committees staffed by volunteer resident-members of the OVA provide valuable advice and assistance to the Board of Directors and OVA staff on a range of issues important to the Association including accounting and finance, architectural standards, facility construction, emergency preparedness, wildfire resiliency, liaison with local government officials, long range planning, and communications and outreach to the Oakmont community. Committees increase the Association’s bandwidth of expertise to support governance and the management of operations.
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3) Upon receipt of the bid proposals and/or passage of the bid proposal deadline, OVA’s General Manager shall forward the best proposals received from Management and/or the BCC to the Board of Directors for its review unless instructed to forward first to the Finance Committee.
b. Expenditures process. Committees shall coordinate with the OVA General Manager and/or appropriate staff element on their projects. They shall obtain the approval of the OVA General Manager for any spending proposals associated with these projects prior to submission to the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors. Committees may not independently solicit or collect bids or cost estimates from vendors, suppliers, or consultants without the explicit approval of the OVA General Manager.
V. charters. a. production of charter. Each committee shall prepare a charter which describes the purpose and scope of the committee’s activities and its operations, such as frequency of meetings, how decisions/ recommendations are approved, etc. The charter shall reflect the provisions of this “OVA Policy on Committees.” b. meeting protocols. These shall be documented in the charter. Meetings will be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order per Article X of the Association’s By-Laws. OVA residents who are not committee members may attend committee meetings. They shall be allowed to address the committee on specific tasks or projects. The committee shall develop ground rules for resident comments and be documented in the charter. Committees are authorized to hold working sessions at times not subject to prior notice.
c. decision making, A quorum constituting a majority of the members of the committee must be present in order to make decisions or recommendations. Those decisions or recommendations are approved by a simple majority of committee members present when a quorum exists.
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c. Terms of Office. Members of all committees serve one-year terms or complete the unexpired portion of a one-year term. Committee members may serve multiple one-year terms at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. Terms end at the end of May each year. The Board of Directors shall reappoint committee members not later than the regular meeting of the Board in May. The Board may add or replace committee members anytime during the year as necessary. d. absence. A Committee member who is absent from three consecutive regularly-scheduled committee meetings is considered to have resigned from the Committee. The Board may approve an exception for illness, emergency, or other good cause at the request of the Committee Chairperson. e. Ex-Officio Members. The President of the Board of Directors and the OVA General Manager are nonvoting ex-officio members of all committees.
e. oVa general manager review. Except for decisions by the Architectural Committee, recommendations or proposals by committees shall be submitted to the OVA General Manager for review before submission to the Board of Directors for their consideration.
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f. Financial. No member of a committee may financially obligate the OVA or spend funds without the express prior approval of the Board of Directors.
c. Confidentiality. Committee members may come in contact with confidential information such as personnel, security issues, bids, and/or cost estimates. This information is to be kept confidential unless its release is specifically authorized by the Board of Directors. A breach of this duty may be grounds for disciplinary action.
Vi reporting. a. minutes. All committees shall report to the Board on their activities as prescribed by their Charter. Committees shall keep a permanent record of their activities and deliberations in the form of Minutes. Upon approval, the committee’s Minutes shall be submitted to the OVA General Manager. b. reports to the oakmont community. On a quarterly basis, or more frequently as directed by the President of the Board, each committee shall prepare and present a succinct report updating the Oakmont community on the committee’s activities. This report shall be scheduled for presentation during an open session of a regularly-scheduled meeting of the Board and the presenter should be prepared to answer questions from Oakmont residents and Board members. Vii other committees. a. ad hoc committees. Most committees within OVA are “Standing Committees.” However, from time to time, the Board of Directors may be confronted with an issue or a specific project surfaces that is best managed through a short-term “Ad Hoc Committee.” Once the issue is resolved or project completed, the committee shall be disestablished. The Board President shall appoint a chairperson and other committee members shall be approved by the Board. Ad Hoc committees shall report to the Board on a regular basis on the progress of their activities.
c. architectural committee. The OVA Governing Documents define this committee’s duties and authorities. The operations of the Architectural Committee are, therefore, not governed by the provisions of this policy. However, the Board of Directors appoints the chairperson of this committee as well as its members usually upon recommendation of the chairperson and the President of the Board.
b. Executive committees of the Board. These are established by the President of the Board of Directors and consist of Board members only. They address specific governance issues discussed in Executive Session and make recommendations to the full Board for decisions. Such committees may address personnel, legal, or similar issues. They are not governed by the provisions contained in this policy.
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iV. relationships within oVa. a. scope of authority. Committees advise the Board of Directors and support the OVA Staff. Committee members may not task or direct the activity of the OVA Staff. However, at the request of a committee, the General Manager may assign OVA staff members to assist committees with specific projects.
Members of this committee are appointed for a three-year term with no limit as to the number of terms they may serve. The Board of Directors retains the power to appoint or remove committee members. The Board shall also appoint one of its members as liaison to the Architectural Committee. The liaison or any Board member shall not be a voting member of the committee and shall not attempt to unduly influence its decisions. If a matter being considered by the committee is one that may be appealed to the Board, the liaison and non-voting Board member(s) shall recuse him/herself from those deliberations.
d. communications and coordination. For approved projects, committees will keep the OVA General Manager, appropriate staff, and, when appropriate, the Board of Directors fully informed of all communications with vendors, suppliers, consultants, and government officials.
nOVA Staff tUEsday, sEptEmBEr 13, 6:30 pm BErgEr cEntEr (6633 oakmont driVE) and on Zoom If you’re among people who have moved to Oakmont in the past year and yearn for information on how the community works, your opportunity is coming up. The New Residents Reception is an annual tradition. It will be a nighttime event at the Berger Center, on September 13 starting at 6:30 p.m. Board President, Jess Marzak and Board Director, Heidi Klyn will explain how the Oakmont Village Association works and how members can involve themselves and get questions answered. OVA’s new general manager, Christel Antone, will outline how the Association affects homeowners and regulates many aspects of living in Oakmont. Refreshments will be served. Who’s eligible to attend? If you moved to Oakmont after September 2021, and if you want to come and brush up on the workings of Oakmont and its history. The OVA staff is mailing invitations to people it knows are new to the village, but if in doubt you should be there.
f. Board Liaisons. The President of the Board of Directors shall appoint a director to serve as the Board’s liaison to each committee. Board liaisons are a resource for clarifying Board policies. They also serve to keep the Board informed of committee activities. As committees provide the Board with an independent examination of issues and generate innovative solutions to various operational challenges, liaisons and non-voting Board members should be circumspect in their participation in committee deliberations. Liaisons and non-voting Board members must also not unduly influence the actions or decisions of the committee. However, this should not constrain a Board liaison from speaking up if a committee’s action deviates from Board policy or is a violation of law or OVA rules and regulations. Unresolved disputes between a committee and a Board Liaison should be brought to the attention of the Board for action.
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d. Board review. Committee charters are submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board may at any time choose to review and direct amendments to committee charters.
b. appointments. The Board of Directors reviews and approves committee member nominations and shall designate a chairperson for each committee. Persons interested in serving on a committee should submit an application to the Committee Chairperson outlining their interest and qualifications.
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g. Quarterly meetings. Insofar as practical, the vice-president of the Board of Directors shall chair quarterly meetings of all Committee chairpersons for the purpose of informing one another of their committee’s respective activities. The OVA General Manager and other staff may attend this meeting. In order to avoid a quorum of the Board, no more than three Board members shall attend this meeting.
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c. This policy updates and revises all previous policy documents related to OVA committees and supersedes those documents including but not limited to “General Guidelines For All Committees,” dated October 26, 2004; and “Policy For Committee Appointments and Operations,” dated November 13, 2019.d. In the event of conflict between this policy and state law or regulation, OVA’s Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, or Governing Documents, these latter documents shall prevail.
a. committee members. Committees shall consist of at least three members who are member-residents of the OVA or non-member residents of Oakmont. They should be recruited from as wide a base within Oakmont as possible. They shall be members of the OVA in “good standing” throughout the term of their assignment. Committee members serve without compensation unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors.
Spirituality collaborative nGeoffrey Canham thE discUssion rEsUmEs The Spirituality Collaborative is resuming its twice-monthly meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, starting September. Join us for an open and informal discussion of spiritual paths and teachings where we can explore subjects such as why we are here, and how we can live a happy and fulfilling life while we are around. Basically, we are exploring the “big questions” of life in a non-sectarian, non-academic, non-judgmental and supportive environment.
Our first meeting of the new season will take place on Tuesday, September 13, at 4.30 p.m. in the Central Activity Center room B (the small room to the right on entering the CAC). Come and join the conversation. Please RSVP your intention to attend in person or via Zoom by emailing Sue Aiken (slaiken5440@gmail. com) and/or Geoff Canham (gcanham@cs.com). The Zoom option will be via a laptop, and will not provide the same access as meeting in-person, but we want to be inclusive.
committEE poLicy Approved a revised policy on committees (in concept) to be posted on the Berger bulletin board and published in the Oakmont News as soon as practical to allow 28-day review by members. procUrEmEnt poLicy
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FaciLitiEs managEr rEport Cabana at central pool will be painted; new carpet to be installed in CAC; Berger kitchen refresh is 99% complete; new drapes and A/V equipment with new screen have been installed in Berger, water is off at Pythian entrance to comply with reduced watering throughout Oakmont; remediation of West Rec walking path to commence soon; fungus infestation of the lawn bowling court is being addressed; maintenance staff is being trained to address technical issues that come up with Zoom; Zoom will soon be available in Room B at the CAC boA r D
Approved a revised procurement policy (in concept), to be posted on the Berger bulletin board and included in the Oakmont News as soon as practical to allow 28-day review by members.
The policy defines a “preferred vendor” as one who has performed well before in Oakmont and offers competitive pricing and craftsmanship. Also addressed were the advantages of a design/build approach when preliminary budgeting is needed as design plans are developed.
The Oakmont Building Construction Committee charter will now require a design professional to review materials or colors used in repair, renovation, or new construction. In its final action, the board approved cancelling AT&T billing for internet associated with a nonfunctioning camera on the roof of McBride Realty that was installed in 2012.
The board approved charter changes to include current practices.
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The internet web camera on top of the McBride Realty building has outdated technology and cannot capture license plate numbers. Approved discontinuing the service with AT&T; will address replacing the camera later.
architectural: The last three months saw 348 applications for approval of mostly landscape, roof and painting issues. Thirty violation letters went out last month with most involving firewise requirements. Although OVA’s CC&Rs limit use of rock in landscaping to 15% of the entirety, an attorney advised OVA that allowances could be made for the five-to-10-foot defensible space area.
Appointed Susan Lee and Gary Tucker as nonvoting members of the Architectural Committee to assist with home inspections. committEE rEports Emergency preparedness: A successful emergency communication drill was conducted; there will be another in October. Efforts are being made to recruit zone communicators, ham radio operators and neighborhood volunteers. Map Your Neighborhood is holding well-attended meetings to teach residents how to prepare for fire evacuations.
golf advisory: Second quarter has been a challenge because of general economic conditions and some issues with the courses. Operations and food and beverage are below aggressive budgets but ahead of last year. OVA has contributed $241,000 for A/V equipment, tree maintenance and creek bed and ponds remediation, expects number to reach upwards of $500,000 by year end. There will be a town hall hosted by CourseCo in September. The spirit of the lease agreement is being adhered to, and CourseCo remains optimistic about the future. Volunteer resources: Trying out ideas to attract volunteers; developed statement of who the committee can serve; developing a logo that will have positive recognition and reinforcement; received approval for ongoing Oakmont News column presenting volunteer opportunities; received approval and cooperation from the Long Range Planning Committee to integrate volunteer opportunities into a new resident survey and to be included in the binder given new residents; developing a volunteer questionnaire that will address skills and interest.
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OVA renewed the contract for an alert system that is used by staff with an eye to making it available to the entire community.
The appointment of Susan Lee and Gary Tucker as two non-voting members to assist the Architectural Committee with inspections was approved.
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nLou Lacson watEr Baptism
Good works and good deeds, being baptized in water are all mentioned in the Bible but are they good enough to enter the Kingdom of God? Come and join us as we study the Word every Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., East Rec Center.
Christel clarified the rule limiting rock to 15% of landscaping, noting it does not apply to the zero- tofive feet defensive zone specified in Firewise policies. Residents can also use rock as mulch but other landscape elements such as plants need to be used withTheit.Board approved an updated Committee Policy which focuses on the role of board members who attend committee meetings. They cannot vote and are prohibited from exercising undue influence during committee deliberations. Herm Herman, a former BOD member and standing committee chair, argued against allowing board members to participate in standing committees. Also accepted was a modification to the Manager’s Procurement and Purchasing Policy requiring OVA’s General Manager to sign or approve all contracts.
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A recently published article listed several tips a person can take to decrease feeling anxious and depressed:•Connect with others with a smile, a friendly “good morning,” or “hi.” Send a handwritten note to someone you admire or who could use a word of encouragement. Drop a surprise present on a neighbor’s doorstep. Better yet, invite that same neighbor over for a cup of tea, a glass of wine or for a game. Or include that neighbor for next Wednesday’s OHI at Berger Center.
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• Stay informed. To be involved, you must be informed. What are the opportunities here in Oakmont? By dropping into a class, activity, concert or lecture, your mind opens, your interest awakens and your chances for making an interesting friend are better than if you don’t show up. A well-versed cliché, but a truth: 80% of success is just 80% showing up. Come to OHI on Wednesday and the group energy will take care of you!
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We have received requests from Oakmont residents that the Chess Club offer some time for beginners to play and receive some coaching from more advanced players. In order to gauge the level of interest in such a program, please submit your response by email to: richardgduncan@comcast.net._____Yes.Iwouldbeinterested_____No,thanks.Ihavenointerest.
nJohn Phillips Back to schooL, Back to Basics It seems that with all that has been going on for the last 2½ years, we have forgotten how some things work around the Fitness Center. Now seems to be a great time to get back to the basics. What does that mean? This is a reminder of some of the things that are provided by the Fitness Center to all Oakmont residents.Onething is the orientations that I provide every other Monday at 4:30 p.m. and Friday at 10 a.m. During the orientation, I point out highlights of the Fitness Center: where the wipes are kept for cleaning the machines, rules for the Fitness Center listed on a big board over the water fountain, where you can find the AED, and that there is a phone available for use to call 911 with a card above that has the Fitness Centers address. You will get a workout card that lists all the selecta-weight machines that are in the middle of the Fitness Center. These machines are numbered 1–11. The card can help keep track of your progress and is a way of keeping track of the settings of the machines. I will have you try out the machine so that you can get a feel of the muscles that you should be working. I will show six of those machines: #1 Leg Press, #3 Leg Curl, #4 Abdominals, #6 Low Back, #9 Chest Press, #10 or #11 Seated Row. These machines will provide a full body workout. I do request that you sign up for the orientation as I limit the number to six so that we can get through the process in about an hour. You may sign up by completing a form located just below the board of scheduled dates for orientation and seminars.
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We have beautiful weather almost every day so please join us at the pool for a terrific Water Aerobics class. Mary teaches Monday through Thursday at 9 and 10:10 a.m. No reservations are required and there is always laughter and fun in the pool and sometimes in the Hot Tub, not to mention this is great way to exercise with no strain on your body. Santa Rosa Junior College is once again sponsoring some of our classes. There will be no fee for both classes (9 and 10:10 a.m.) on Tuesdays and Thursday. Both Classes (9 and 10:10 a.m.) on Mondays and Wednesday are not sponsored by the JC so an $8 fee is Therequired.locker rooms are open. Remember it is mandatory that you use the outdoor shower before entering the pool. Everyone joining the classes needs to be fully vaccinated.
nCharlene Bunas FoUr tips For sELF carE Pick your stressor: international war, domestic unrest, family strife, aging body, Covid variants, economy. We are living in unprecedented times and it leaves us feeling anxious, tense and depressed. Of course we know the benefits of exercise during times like these. But is there something else?
• Routines help stabilize life during times of unrest. Get up and go to bed about the same time each day, eat healthy meals, every day do something for physical health. It will affect your mental health as well. Wednesdays with JoRene classes is part of a health enhancing routine. (Zoom is also offered 967 9942 2442, passcode 573596.)
Friday cLassEs Julie looks forward to teaching at 10:10 a.m. every Friday morning. Her classes are also $8 and everyone is Thewelcome!“Boom Box” classes are still being offered on Friday’s at 8:50. Since there is no instructor there is no fee for these classes.
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The second item that is provided to everyone are the seminars. These are anywhere between 20 to 60 minutes, depending on participation. They are every Tuesday at 12 noon and Thursday at 3 p.m. Here is a list of the subjects covered: Upper Back, Vibration Plate, Lower Back; Balance Chest Posture/Core, Legs Stability Balls Shoulders, BOSU TRX Arms, Stretching Abdominals Cable Crossover. These are designed to help you develop a workout that you can enjoy and introduce you to alternative ways of working out. If you have any questions about this or any fitness issue, please feel free to contacting me by email wkuout2@aol.com, call/text 494-9086, or stop by the center and take a look for yourself. Remember, if you want to join the Fitness Club you may do so by paying $30 per year. The Fitness Club board works very hard to make the fitness center a great place. I look forward to seeing everyone at the center.
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Quoting the introduction of the study book: “The Gospel of Mark reveals Jesus as a servant. You will see Him serving others in one act of mercy after another. In Mark we see Jesus set the example of how to walk in harmony with God and how to live in harmony with people. We will discover how His first concern was never for Himself; rather, it was always for others.” Besides “harmony,” “faith in action” and “caring” are subtitles… sounds like relevant goals in our fragmented culture. The study is a continuation from where the group left off on our summer break but is open to any woman interested in joining a Bible study in Oakmont. This small, welcoming and friendly gathering meets on Friday mornings. The Stonecroft study book includes easy-to-understand explanations and applications of Bible passages, study questions, and a journal for notes and prayers. Non-denominational; no previous Bible experience necessary. The group progresses at its own speed, taking time for sharing andPleasediscussion.callme for more information or just drop in. Hope to see you there! day: Fridays, beginning September 9 timE: 10:15–11:50 a.m. pLacE: East Rec. Conference Room, 7902 Oakmont Drive LEadEr/contact: Nancy Crosby, 480-0566
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• Be grateful. Look at what is rather than what is not. Oakmont residents agree: this community makes it so easy to be happy. One reason OHI members are grateful: JoRene. This instructor puts so much time in preparing for each class: exercises are geared to students of a “certain age” and music is geared to the very spirited soul. JoRene cares. Come, hear the beat, feel the pulse. Sing along and be grateful. Gratitude is contagious. And you don’t need to self-isolate. Steve Martin said it best when describing emotion. Using metaphors, he opined: “A day without sunshine is like, you know, night.” Help yourself to sunshine, try a Wednesday exercise session.
nMary Hastings, Instructor cLassEs BEgan on aUgUst 15 OAP 507. Section number 2691: Tues./Thurs. 7:30 a.m. Stretch and Fit—Zoom OAP 507. Section number 2971: Mon./Wed./Fri. 7:30 a.m. Fitness and Strength—Zoom OAP 507. Section number 2039: Fri. 9:30 a.m. Balance and Strength. In person at the East Rec. Center Masking is optional, not required. We use Therabands for the strength component of the class. If you need one, you will be able to purchase one from me at your first class. SRJC Water aerobics will resume Tues./Thurs. at 9 and 10:10 a.m. How to join (this is a short form for the Older Adult Program):1.Register with the Junior College at olderadultprogram@santarosa.edu/join-class. Be sure to include your email address so the instructor can contact you throughout the semester if necessary.
2. Select the section number of the class you want to 3.take.Ifyou register for a zoom class, after completing your registration contact me at mhastings@santarosa. edu for the zoom meeting numbers. If you have any questions regarding the classes, please feel free to contact me at the above email address. c hess c lub
5) More credits if you insulate your home, switch your water heater or stove from gas to electric, or improve your electric wiring. Some of these credits have income limitations, and there may also be a limitation on how many credits you can take in the same year. To get more information on energy efficiency products like heat pumps, you can visit the Sonoma Clean Power Advanced Energy Center at 741 4th Street (same block as Corrick’s). There are also provisions in the bill that may help us move forward with the Oakmont Microgrid.
nExt Up: nEon pLayBoys whEn: October 29 whErE: At the Berger Center A tribute to the greatest 80’s music. You loved them on the Green at the golf club, now catch them on stage!
The Oakmont Kiwanis Club looks forward to Covid disappearing, so they can be reading buddies again for students at Kenwood Elementary School where Kiwanis donates dictionaries to all 2nd graders. At both Kenwood and Luther Burbank Schools, Kiwanis members present the Hope of America awards to 5th and 6th grade students selected for being outstanding. Besides your much appreciated donations, please come join the Oakmont Kiwanis Club in these and other endeavors. It’s fun to feel you are needed and have helped the children of our area. The Oakmont Kiwanis Club supports many other local organizations. Examples are the Santa Rosa Boys and Girls Club, Valley of The Moon Children’s Home, Salvation Army, YWCA, CHOPS teenage club, Veteran’s Day program, Redwood Empire canned food drive, Kiwanis House in Sacramento, Kiwanis Children’s Fund and more. Kiwanis thanks the Oakmont Gardens and CHOPS teenagers and adults for their great help with the Carnitas and Margaritas event. Come join Kiwanis at the Thursday meetings at the Berger Center. A full scrambled egg breakfast starts at 8 a.m. followed by a one-hour meeting. Contact Fran Lazzarini at (928) 202-1105 or email: franlazz43@aol.com.
1) A substantial improvement in the tax credit for purchasing an electric car. $7,500 for a new car (Teslas included) and $4,000 for a used electric vehicle if you meet certain income requirements.
Playreaders nD. Hall oakmont pLayrEadErs pLan two comEdiEs and a drama As we head into the fall season, Oakmont Playreaders finishes one comedy and plans another plus a drama in September. Better Late by Larry Gelbart, ends with the second act performance on August 29. It’s made raucously funny by Jane Borr, Jeffrey Sheff, Ginna Zoellner, Ron White, and D. Hall. The mood changes on September 5 and 12 when Ron and Sandy White present Oleanna by David Mamet. This is a powerful drama which explores the destructiveness of miscommunication and excessive political correctness, academic politics, studentteacher relationships, and sexual harassment.
Futures c lub of o akmont nGeorge McKinney Big tax crEdits whEn yoU inVEst in EnErgy rEdUction Congress is poised to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. It offers major benefits for Oakmont homeowners so you should begin your thinking now about how you can impact Climate Change and save money. The tax benefits include:
The mission of Kiwanis is to inspire differences in the lives of children. The next projects the Kiwanis Club members will undertake involve pupils in our schools. The Kiwanis-sponsored Key Clubs at Maria Carrillo and Montgomery High Schools are there to help students learn leadership skills through managing their clubs, doing services for their communities and attending conferences.
Kiwanis c lub of o akmont nBeverly Singer many sonoma coUnty schooLs opEnEd on aUgUst 11 If you missed the Kiwanis Carnitas and Margaritas fundraising event, Kiwanians look forward to presenting it again next year. Why does Kiwanis do projects like this and the twice-yearly Shred-A-Thon? Well, the answer is to earn money to support Kiwanis projects for children.
At the beginning of August Oakmont Playreaders presented Late Flowering by Chapman and Davidson, a humorous tale of computers and romance. Readers, from left to right: seated, Joyce O’Connor, Evelyn Zigmont, Ginny Smith; standing, Jeff Sheff, Jane Borr and Marcel Coder.
4) $4,000 credit for upgrading your electric panel if that’s needed.
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Star of the Valley Parish nPete Hardy Bingo is Back whEn: Tuesday, September 6 timE: 4 p.m. whErE: Msgr. Fahey Parish Center, 495 White Oak Dr., Santa Rosa (Oakmont) Bingo cards: $2 each cost: $8. Dinner is served after Bingo—Baked Potato Bar and Dessert Madeleine Keegan O’Connell, YWCA Chief Executive Officer.
2) A return of the tax credit for solar panels and batteries to 30%.
sEptEmBEr Bon appEtit whEn: Thursday, September 1, 6 p.m. whErE: Osake, 2446 Patio Ct., Santa Rosa (across from Montgomery Village, Lucky Grocery store back to parking lot) Osake is a Zagat-rated Japanese restaurant. Chef Gary Chu is known for blending traditional prepared delights with fresh ingredients used in Asian fusion and sushi. This award-winning restaurant has been open since 1998. Outside dining. Bring cash, one check per table. Reservations limited to 20. RSVP to Marilyn, marilyn_ mckeever@hotmail.com by August 27. sEptEmBEr mixEr: hULa dEmonstration and icE crEam sociaL whEn: Friday, September 16, 6 p.m. whErE: East Rec. Center Singles member, Steff Brucker, will lead us in a hula demonstration. Wear your best Hawaiian attire to try some gentle hip action to lovely Ukulele music. Please bring your favorite Hawaiian appetizer to share. The club will supply the Ice Cream with some of your favorite toppings. As always, BYOB, wear your name badge, bring your key card and proof of Covid vaccination. Let’s continue to grow camaraderie of our Singles Club. Please RSVP to Priscilla, proslyn49@aol.com. namE BadgEs Order your magnetic name badge by completing the form in the Singles folder at the OVA office. There has been a slight increase for name badge orders. Please include a check for $9.50 payable to OSC. mEmBErship nEw and rEnEwaL dUEs It’s not too late to become a Singles’ member! Club dues for 2022 is $12. Please use a blank form in the Singles folder at the OVA office. Place the form and your check payable to OSC in the Manila folder New/ Renewing Membership.
nDebra Ponts Are you single? Join our club to mix and mingle with other singles. Our club offers a great opportunity to network with other singles that may have the same interests that you have. Develop new friendships, enjoy meals out through Bon Appetit, reserve a seat at a singles’ table for Oakmont events such as Boomers.
3) $8,000 credit for installation of a heat pump.
nCarolita Carr BoomErs prEsEnt triVia night what: Trivia Night whErE: Berger Center whEn: September 15 timE: Doors open at 6, games begin at 6:30 p.m. Bring: The beverage of your choice and snacks How well are you versed in Boomer culture? Come and test your knowledge in these categories: Music, TV, Movies, and Grab Bag (Pop Culture, Geography, and History). The questions will come from the 50s through the 80s. Prizes will be given to those tables who get the most correct. There will be three rounds, with two questionnaires per round. Get a group together—no more than eight and no less than two people on a team, and sign up at oakmontboomers.org. For more information ask info@oakmontboomers.org.
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Star Power presents Neil Simon’s comedy I Ought To Be In Pictures on September 19 and 25. In it, Libby hitchhikes from New York to Hollywood to visit her estranged father. But when she arrives, it soon becomes apparent that her run-down dad is in no position to advance his daughter’s career or his own. Join Oakmont Playreaders every Monday at 2 p.m. in Room B of the Central Activities Center.
A recent speaker was Madeleine Keegan O’Connell, chief Executive Officer at the YWCA. She spoke of the harms domestic violence does to women and children. Kiwanis will support the YWCA.
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town for a weekend this month. Model railroaders set up their HO gauge trains and right-sized stations and villages. Just the right size for Evan, shown here at trackside with his grandmother. (Photo
Parliamo Italiano nJane Rinaldi itaLian FiLms to BE oFFErEd in cac BUiLding You are all invited to come and join our Parliamo Italiano group on the first Tuesday of each month from 2–3:30 p.m. in Room B of the Central Activities Center for free Italian movies (English subtitles). Our first movie will be shown on Sept. 6 and will initiate a detective series entitled Ispettore Vivaldi. The action mostly takes place in Trieste, Italy. We may also show other Italian movies as the months progress and are always open to suggestions.
The members have scheduled a picnic in the courtyard of the CAC on September 28 at 11:30 a.m. Members are to bring their own lunch as well as something sinful (or not?) for the dessert potluck. The Quilting Bee meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Arts and Crafts room from 1–4 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. to machine and hand sew projects. For further information please call me at 538-2523.
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At the June meeting of the Quilting Bee, Kim Taddei reported she had finished her 84” x 96” quilt made for the Tamales Historical Society as a fundraiser raffle quilt. As a member of the San Francisco Quilt Guild, Kim took classes in Bojagi, a traditional Korean wrapping technique made with Korean silk that looks like reversable stained glass. It is used to wrap a gift and is a part of the gift at the same time. The project was beautifully handmade and the class was taught by Youngman Lee. Also in June, member Tomi Speed demonstrated making fabric postcards. The next day Kar Hofmann shared a picture of a postcard she made after the class. I’m sure more postcards will be shown at future meetings.CarolJarvis was hand quilting a panel quilt. Sandi McConnell was making an 80th birthday quilt for her beautician’s grandmother and reported she was almost done quilting the Norway flag quilt. Pam McVey finished the large Santa Rosa Quilt Guild’s mystery quilt from two years ago. It is approximately 86” x Helen104”.Anderson reported she was finishing the embroidery embellishment on her grandmother’s flower garden quilt. Bonnie Butler-Sibbald’s grandchildren want Christmas-themed sweatshirts, so she’s making them now to gift on December 1 to give them ample time to wear them during the holiday season. The July 27 meeting of the Quilting Bee was changed to a sewing class for grandchildren as part of Grandparents’ Week. Bee members held two onehour classes for a total of 22 children who learned to sew buttons on felt forms. They had a choice of a green tree or a gingerbread person. Buttons, stars, needles and thread were provided each child as a sewing kit. A few children finished their projects before they left and the others were almost done. They were able to take their projects and kits home to finish. Once again, it was a pleasure and fun to work with these youngsters. Thanks go to Paula Scull, Cathy Rapp and Kim Taddei for putting the project together.
The final tourney of the season, Oktoberfest and picnic potluck lunch, is on Saturday, October 22.
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whEn: Wednesday, September 14, 9:30 a.m. social, 10–11:15 a.m. meeting whErE: East Rec. Center, 7902 Oakmont Drive Our resident horticulturist, Garth Hokanson, will be giving a presentation entitled “The Seven Cardinal Sins of Landscape Design.” Garth says, “All too often, homeowners make major mistakes that conflict with an attractive, pleasant and functional landscape.” He will group the primary causes of landscape flaws into seven main categories and will discuss (by category) what to avoid, as well as how to fix existing landscape flaws.Garth is our very own Master Gardener and a retired SRJC Horticultural and Culinary Arts professor, having instructed there for 19 years. He holds a BS and MS in Horticulture and is a Cordon Bleu chef!trainedFor25 years he lived on a 12-acre property in Sebastopol and created an astonishing Asian-inspired garden there. He downsized from the Sebastopol property to a 1-acre site near Graton and set to work there on another amazing landscape. His gardens were a popular addition to Sonoma County Garden tours—every turn in one of his gardens is a delightful, artisticGarthsurprise.moved to Oakmont four years ago and, finding that his new property looked just like all the others on the block, he set about to create another of his inspired landscapes. The sloping front yard was stripped, terraced, redesigned and replanted with a focus on drought-resistant plants, succulents and cactus. Ultimate size, height and a variety of foliage color and texture was key to his design. Garth loves sharing his knowledge, his love of the plant world, and the act of teaching itself. He has graciously contributed much to our club, both in talks and demonstrations, and providing lovely and very popular potted succulent gardens for our raffles. We can always defer to him when a member has a gardening or plant question. We are very lucky to have Garth among our membership to share with all of Pleaseyou. mark your calendar and plan on attending. Guests are welcome and we hope you will consider joining our membership for the 2022–2023 club season.
Domino c lub nBrian Huckins wE want nEw mEmBErs! Join thE FUn! We meet every Thursday morning from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Central Activity Center Card Room. Looking for players of all ability—Beginners to Experts. Lessons available. Bring a lunch. Contact me at (415) 602-9083 or bvhuckins@gmail. com.
In 1959, the newly formed international governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FIPJP) issued the first set of rules recognizing doubles. In 1962, FIPJP rules recognized three officially accepted formats—triples, doubles and singles (tête-a-tête).
nDon McPherson tripLEs to doUBLEs A recent post in the blog “All About Pétanque” (https://petanque.wordpress.com) addressed the question of why boules today are sold in sets of three, while photos of vintage boules on antique sites typically show two boules in leather sling carriers.
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The answer is that from its origins (early 1900s), pétanque typically was played as a triples game with opposing teams of three, each throwing two boules. It was not until much later in the 20th century that doubles (opposing teams of two, each throwing three boules) appeared as an alternative, and even later singles became common.
The club encourages all Oakmonters who may be interested in playing or learning to play pétanque (pay-tonk) to come to the courts between Berger and the OVA offices at 9:45 a.m. on the Club play days of Wednesday and Saturday. The club has boules to lend while you’re learning, and you’ll be playing rightAnyone,away. regardless of experience, is welcome to enjoy the challenge and camaraderie of a simple game
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The club developed four new Pétanque enthusiasts during Grandparents’ Club Week. that is inexpensive, fun to play, learned quickly, and endlessly fascinating in its deeper levels of execution and strategy. No dues are required—just sign up to be on the club roster. Club play days are casual friendly games with teams randomly assigned.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Bridgitte established the Èlysée Boutique Officielle to raise funds for refurbishment of the 300-year-old palace. The RF and Emblem boule sets are available for 69.90 Euro online at en/168-obut-maroquinor.https://boutique.elysee.fr/
distinctiVE FrEnch soUVEnir BoULEs Obut has begun manufacturing distinctive “RF” and “Emblem” souvenir three-boule sets with engraved seals of either the République Française or the Presidence de la Republique, for sale at the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris and online.
Debbie Knapp offered French café and cabaret music at the annual Bastille Day Fête.
As doubles became popular—any pétanque player will quickly cite the advantages of having a third boule and the ease of finding one playing partner rather than two—manufacturers began selling boules in sets of three. Although the market for two-boule sets steadily declined, Obut, the largest manufacturer, continued selling them until 2012. Ironically, the only two-boule sets for sale today are inexpensive leisure boules sold on sites like Amazon as eight-boule sets—four pairs of similarly striated boules. New players are usually advised not to buy such sets because doubles and singles, now the most formats, require three identically-patterned boules.
whEn: Thursday, September 22 timE: 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. whErE: Berger Center tickEts: $20.Tickets sold in advance at the OVA Office
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To celebrate the completion of this hanging, the Oakmont Art Association is having a wine and chocolate reception at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 15 in the West Rec. Center. We want to thank all those involved and to display a continuous PowerPoint of the works entered for the competition—more than a 100 of them! The center will be open so that you can look at all the works and see who photographed or painted them.
OVA Directors Jeff Neuman and Heidi Klyn worked with Rob Sprinkle of the city traffic division to come up with unique signage with a message dear to many Oakmonters: Take it easy, drive 25. A half dozen of the signs went up at prime locations in Klynmid-August.saidanext step by the city in the effort to keeps speed in check will be adding center striping to parts of Stone Bridge Road and Meadowridge Drive, expected in the fall. trustworthy and Oakmont Drive blues brothers oVA-Sponsored event nAnita Roraus, OVA The Briefcase Blues Brothers recreate the energy, excitement and atmosphere of a show by the Blues Brothers Band with John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd performing as their characters, Jake and Elwood Blues. All the songs popularized by the original band’s live albums and movie soundtracks are included along with other classics of Soul, Blues, and Rhythm and Blues.
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Jeff Neuman and Heidi Klyn point to one of the new signs on Oakmont Drive near Laurel Leaf Place. (Photo by Julie Kiil)
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Joan Louise kupperberg, née hallock, Oakmont resident for many years, passed away peacefully on June 18 in San Rafael, California. She was 93. Joan was born in 1928, in Haverford PA, to Louise Hallock, née Eighmie, of Poughkeepsie NY, and Joseph Hallock of Milton NY. Her father was longtime editor of “Answers to Queries” for the Evening Bulletin in Philadelphia. After spending much of her life on the East Coast, Joan moved to Tiburon, California, where she met and married pharmacist Abe Kupperberg. They later moved to Oakmont Village, where they lived happily for many years, until Abe’s passing in 2014. “Joanie K” had tremendous style, a generous, adventurous, and fun-loving spirit, and easily made friends wherever she went. Joan was laid to rest in Friends Cemetery in Milton, NY, on June 30. She will be missed by her family and by all who knew and loved her.
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New signs on Oakmont streets urge motorists to observe the 25 mile-an-hour speed limit display some of the reasons to take it easy: images of deer, pedestrians, golf carts and bicyclists.
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The West Rec. Center has 20 new works hanging on the walls, from Ron Elkind’s “Horses Running from the Corral,” 5 ft. wide in view as you enter upstairs, to Anita Easland’s “Bufflehead Ducks” downstairs.
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hosts: Al Haggerty, Carol Haggerty, Mike McInnis, Julie Ward and Jeff Neuman.
whErE: Lower West Rec. cost: $8 per class what to wEar: Please dress comfortably and wear hard-soled shoes if you have them, tap shoes are fine but not required.
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nMichele Hill, Instructor Clogging is a lively American folk dance that is great exercise and tons of fun! Come join us for this beginning class where you’ll learn the fundamental movements of clogging by integrating them into steps and dances. You’ll be dancing in no time! No dance experience required.
aUgUst 28: HOT FUZZ A London policeman who irritates superiors with his effectiveness is transferred to a village where easygoing officers object to his fervor, as a string of murders strikes the town. 2007, R, 2:01.
sEptEmBEr 4: CODA Ruby is the only hearing person in her family. The family’s fishing business is threatened, and Ruby is torn between pursuing her passion at Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents. 2021, PG-13, 1:51.
whEn: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 13, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
whErE: Berger Center scrEEning day and timE: Sundays, 2 p.m.
inFo: Instructor Michele Hill, RedwoodCloggers@ gmail.com or 494-2008. I bring 36 years of dance experience and a great enthusiasm for clogging. I lead a local clogging dance club (Redwood Country Cloggers), President of the Northern California Clogging Association and host an annual clogging workshop in Santa Rosa that draws dancers from all over the western United States.
sEptEmBEr 11: DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess’s newly inherited villa. 2022, PG, 2:04.
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Any prospective dancers out there are urged to keep that in mind when the next beginner class is offered. New classes are announced periodically, both in the Oakmont News and the Inside Oakmont weekly online newsletter. The Oakmont Squares meet Tuesday evenings with caller Lawrence Johnstone, 7–9 p.m. at the East Rec. Center. Proof of Covid vaccination/booster required. Experienced dancers from the SSD level or beyond are welcome to come visit or join the Oakmont Squares at any time. Donation is $6 per person. For information call Jenny at 367-2102.
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o akmont Squares nSusan McLean dancing with a smiLE on hEr FacE Reenie Lucker was born and raised in the west Texas town of El Paso. Living on the border of Mexico, she was more exposed to Cinco de Mayo celebrations and Quinceañeras than to square dancing. However, she was introduced to it on a family vacation to Colorado where she fell in love with horses, mountains, and all things Western. She and her sister would look forward to the evening square dance sessions in the community hall. Sixty plus years later she finally started learning the calls and enjoying the fun of dancing to a caller’s patterns. Reenie with a tie, dancing man’s role with partner. Susan Reenie and Bill. Reenie and her husband Bill moved to Oakmont eight years ago. She has immersed herself in community activities: hiking, backpacking, swimming, playing Mah Jongg, pickleball, piano and table tennis. Being a great believer that music and dance are good for the mind, body, and spirit, Reenie jumped at the chance to learn to square dance, starting in the introductory class of October 2021. On completing that class in the women’s role, she entered the next beginner class to learn the men’s steps. Very few dancers can dance both roles, and those who do can come to the rescue when seven other dancers are waiting to form a square and need just one more person who can fill the missing position. Reenie took on the challenge and says it mostly entails remembering to turn in the opposite direction from the female moves. She enjoys the many new friends she has made in the class and revels in the music and the intricate patterns that square dance caller Lawrence Johnstone creates. Reenie and Bill have three children, spread across the US and Canada, and six grandchildren whom she loves to visit. Before moving to Oakmont, she worked as an accountant, manager, and full-time caregiver for Bill’s mother, a stroke patient. She and Bill have traveled extensively, and she has always enjoyed observing the dances of different cultures as a way of tapping into the hearts and souls of people in other lands. In 1995 they sailed around the world on the Semester at Sea, a university program to promote world understanding by experiencing and studying cultures in developing nations. It also sparked her interest in folk dancing and ethnic music. Reenie says the smile on her face when she is square dancing is quite genuine. “It’s just plain fun!”
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nHoward Sidorsky UnitEd nations prEsEntation By hErB BEhrstock Herb Behrstock gave a very stimulating talk about the UN and how it functions. Some of the highlights of his talk that were mentioned were that while the UN is not perfect and cannot prevent wars or invasions, it is the best solution we have in place to promote world peace. Some UN benefits, Herb pointed out include:
4. Regional Group Rep—2000 “Western Europe and Other;” 5. UN Conference “Antisemitism”—2003; 6. VP UN General Assembly—2005; 7. Holocaust Remembrance Day, Week—2012; 8. Chair, Policy Committees—2016, 2018. September’s talk will be given by Sandy Anderson from the Jewish Community Center of Sonoma County. JCCs promote Jewish culture and heritage through holiday celebrations, Israel-related programming, and other Jewish education. In particular she will be focusing on the 55-plus activities that the JCC provides via the Friendship Circle. The program will take place on September 18 at 2 p.m. in Oakmont’s East Rec, Center. Everyone in Oakmont is welcome to join the Jewish Interest Group. Please contact me via email at howard@sidorsky.com.
TinaCurrentLewisEvents meets every Friday at the East Rec. from 1–2:30 p.m. Interpersonal relationships are important to the health of the group, so in-person attendance is encouraged. However, for those who cannot attend in person, there is a Zoom component. Important issues from Oakmont to Santa Rosa to California to the country and beyond are discussed. All viewpoints are encouraged. Please join us.
5. Because Asia would not accept Israel in their group, Israel is in the Western Europe and Others Group. Herb also gave a historical list of UN functions dealing with Israel which include: 1. Partition—UN 1947; 2. Recognition—UN 1948–1949 (sovereignty); 3. “Zionism as form of Racism”—1975–1991. (etc.);
MUSiC AND THE MOViES instructor: deborah rosengaus, opera singer sept. 12–26, 3–5 pm, Berger center 3-week session. cost: $50
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1. Ukrainian grain shipments are in UN ships.
3. UN created international aviation coordination for airplane landings in different countries.
4. The UN provides a forum for countries to get together and try to solve international problems.
The answers to this question became the subject of a powerful presentation by a recent VOM Rotary speaker, Susan Farren. Susan made it all very personal by sharing her own story. She is a 31-year veteran paramedic, EMT, supervisor, operations manager in Oakland and Santa Rosa. As she moved more into peer counseling, clinical management, certain things were revealed and confirmed by actual data and it became clear that we are not doing enough to “help those who save others, help themselves.”
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TALES FROM THE FOREiGN SERViCE instructor: marie huhtala, career diplomat, Teacher and Student of Public Affairs wednesdays, sept. 21–oct. 26, 3–5 pm, Berger center 6-week session. cost: $95 FiLMS OF JOHN HUSTON instructor: terry Ebinger, Film scholar thursdays, sept. 22–oct. 13, 2–5 pm, East rec. 4-week session. cost: $95 Note: Early start time KiNG TuT’S TOMB instructor: Lynn ostling, professor of art history, srJc mondays, oct. 24–nov. 14, 3–5 pm, Berger center 4-week session. cost: $65 Class Scholarships are available. For more information, please contact us at OakmontLL.org. garUnda BLUE JaZZ concErt Friday, sEptEmBEr 9, 7 pm BErgEr cEntEr, cost $25 Table seating. Tables for eight available. A tight knit group of friends with a creative edge and a unique sound, they regularly headline the finest jazz venues and clubs around the Bay Area. Playing Jazz, Soul, Funk and Modern Top 40’s, Garunda Blue puts on a show! Three Ways to Register for Garunda Blue and Fall Classes: 1. Online at OakmontLL.org; 2. Fill out the form below and put it in the OLL folder in the OVA office along with your check; 3. Pay at the door.
2. UN created the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Health Organization.
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The average life span of a first responder can be up to 20 years less than the national average. Seventy percent of all marriages end in divorce. Depression, isolation, anger and stress are unchecked. Susan hit her own low as a divorced mother of five who was battling cancer and whose job exposed her to human suffering on another level. You cannot unsee what you have witnessed, and the sights are unimaginable. She eventually felt ready to tackle the issue of PTSD with an emphasis on the POST aspect. Why wait to treat these professionals after the fact, after they have burned out and are left with painful images? The expectation to separate yourself from normal human emotions and do your job couldn’t be more stressful. Her years of work led her to develop and launch an organization called First Responders Resiliency Inc. The goal is to “put PTSD out of business.” In essence, FRRI is a comprehensive wellness program for first responders. It is multi-pronged and includes trauma therapy, addiction/recovery support, physical and mindfulness-based programs with an emphasis on emotional and physical support. Managing relationships, dealing with self-destructive behaviors, stress disabilities are just some of the aspects involved.Whatshe said made total sense and her passion made believers of us all. Her job won’t be finished until she and her staff are able to build (in Cotati) the first center of its kind for the care of first responders. The Resiliency Center is in its first phase, but I have no doubt Susan will make it happen. If you’d like to know more, we invite you to visit the site: www. resiliency1st.org. It’s the least we can do.
The Oakmont News / August 27, 2022 13 rEgistration Form Name (s) ______________________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________ ___ Music and Movies ___ people at $50 per person = _________ ___ Tales from the Foreign Service ___ people at $95 per person = __________ ___ Films of John Huston ___ people at $95 per person = _____ ___ King Tut’s Tomb ___ people at $65 per person = __________ ___ Garunda Blue Jazz ___ people at $25 per person = __________ totaL = Make checks payable to Oakmont Lifelong Learning. OLL follows all state and local COVID guidelines. Lifelong Learning nMarlena Tremont rEgistration opEn. FaLL into LEarning!
If you have questions, email tinalewis31@comcast. net or call 758-9739.
One positive outcome of the threats we have faced over the last 5+ years is a deeper and more genuine appreciation for the work performed by first responders. We can’t possibly know what their daily lives look like, but it is well beyond what anyone other than a combat veteran could imagine. We seem to think trauma can be treated with some group therapy, etc. After all, PTSD is now a common acronym to everyone. We may not know much about the services available but believe that they must be effective. That is until we read the newspaper. Kevin Burke, the much-loved police chief of Healdsburg took his own life at the age of 55 just months after retiring. In the wake of the events that took place on Jan. 6, four Capitol Police officers committed suicide. These are disturbing tragedies and are hard to process. There is a sense of shared guilt; what could have been done that wasn’t?
datEs: Sat./Sun., Sept. 10–11; Sun., Sept. 18; Sat./ Sun., Sept. 24–25 Dog days of summer at Spring Lake. timE: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. tickEts: Pre-sales are $7 per dog per session for Regional Parks members, $9 for nonmembers. All sameday tickets are $10 per dog per session. Threedog limit per person.
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John J receiving winnings at independence Day Game. Careful to measure without touching the jack.
coming EVEnts Monday, September 5, morning: Labor Day Fun TournamentTuesday,September 6: After Five Social on the CAC PatioTuesday, September 13, morning: Open Singles TournamentWebsite:OakmontLawnBowling.com.Email:OakmontLawnBowling@gmail.com.
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Earlier 9 a.m. start through September. Walks are approximately 1–2 miles (Round Trip). Walks are informal; go at your own pace. Remember to bring water for yourself and pup and wear comfortable walking shoes. All Oakmont residents are welcome!
The August 15 meeting had been postponed to October 17, 4 p.m. at the East Rec. Did you know that our Oakmont facilities have built-in provisions for hearing loss? At our next HEARS meeting, you will learn about “The Loop” and “Listen Everywhere” from Jane Gyorgy and Gail Berkowitz, and how to use them. You will learn how use OVA facilities, which aid those with hearing loss. To use Listen Everywhere, please download the app to your phone before the meeting and bring your ear pods to the meeting. If you need help downloading an App, come to the meeting where Jane will show you how.
Small Dog Hour continues every Sunday and Wednesday, 3–4 p.m. If your dog is a large breed, well over 25lbs, please observe these windows each week for small dogs. Small dog owners see this as a safety issue. The Canine Club encourages you to show respect for their concerns; especially since the Dog Park is open all other hours of the day, all days of the week, for everyone to enjoy!
Spring Lake Water Bark is a fundraiser for Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation, which raises money for more than 50 dog-friendly parks and trails in the Sonoma County Regional Parks system. One of the most popular dog events in the area, when the swimming lagoon is open for dogs to enjoy off-leash romping and swimming. Water in the lagoon is filtered, chlorinated, and closely monitored by Park staff to ensure it’s safe for dogs. The lagoon is separate from Spring Lake, which is not treated. Parking is free for Regional Parks members and $7 per day for non-members. You may enter at any time during your selected ticketed day. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged.
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The club needs two volunteers for Oakmont’s Joina-Club Night. The event is Thursday, October 13, from 6–7:30 p.m. It’s a fun event. You sit at a table and tell people about lawn bowling. aFtEr 5/End oF sUmmEr BBQ whEn: Tuesday, September 6, 5 p.m. whErE: CAC Patio Bring: BYOB, a side dish, and a friend I feel like I’m still getting ready for summer and it’s almost over! OLBC’s end-of summer BBQ is Tuesday, September 6. We’ll supply the BBQ with our own renowned Steve W doing the cooking. We need to know how much food to buy, so please RSVP by signing up in the bowls room or emailing oakmontlawnbowling@gmail.com. If you can, bring your own utensils. a FEw rEmindErs don’t move the Jack. The jack should never be touched when measuring. If the opposing team feels the jack has been moved, whoever threw the jack can reset it to where they feel it was before it was moved. don’t walk on other grasses. We’re still bowling, at least in part, on mown weeds. Even other grasses are weeds to our green. If you walk on other grasses on the way to our green, you might also bring “invasive” little hitch-hiking seeds—so don’t do that! keep the draw in daily draw. As we bring new members into the club, we need to go back to holding a draw each day to determine how teams are divvied up. statE oF thE grEEn Jim K did a lot of research on this and found that an artificial green would cost more than is in the OVA budget. So, we’re working on improving the green we have. We’ve been doing some spraying to help get rid of invasive grasses as well as re-seeding with bent grass. These are causing the green to be closed for a day at a time. As always, Jim will let everyone know Lawn bowling nMary Blake with an e-blast when the green is closed. By the way, Rossmoor has a beautiful green using a combination of bent grass and ultra-low Bermuda grass and their summers seem similar to ours. Brand nEw BowLs For $279 Jim K has found a less expensive source for brand new bowls. Contact him if you’re interested.
Payment may be made by check, payable to the Cal Alumni Club of Oakmont, or cash. If you wish to sign up before the event, please contact me at 322-6272, and I will tell you where to send your payment.
The HEARS Club mission is to help Oakmont residents deal with the commonly shared issue of hearing loss. The HEARS club strategies are to: 1. Conduct informational meetings on hearing issues and state-of-the-art equipment. 2. Publish articles on hearing related issues in the Oakmont News, distribute information on hearing issues. 3. Help Oakmont meeting and activity leaders to achieve healthy hearing environments, e.g., Captions. 4. Advocate for improved OVA facilities and services including audio systems, room acoustics and arrangements. For more info I can be reached at oakmonthears@ gmail.com.
Upcoming walks: Monday, September 12, 9 a.m.— South End of Berger Lawn; Friday, September 23, 9 a.m.—West Rec. Picnic Area. what’s happEning at thE dog park Located at 6302 Stone Bridge Rd (behind the Community Garden), Happy Tails Dog Park is open from Sunrise to Sunset and available to all Oakmont residents. The Dog Park is the only place in Oakmont, other than your own backyard, where your pup can run and play leash free.
The Cal Alumni Club of Oakmont is pleased to announce a wine tasting event for September. The event will be held at Oakmont’s East Recreation Center, 7902 Oakmont Dr., on Thursday, September 15, from 3–5 p.m. Featuring the “Best of Local Boutique Wineries,”, there will be five local wineries participating: Tom Mackey Cellars, Valiance Winery, La Rochelle Winery, Sugarloaf Wine Company, and HLR Cellars. In addition to tasting, the wineries will be taking orders. Munchies and music will be included. The cost will be $40 per person if you sign up by September 10, or $45 at the door. 100% of the fee is going to our scholarship fund and is tax deductible.
Please note the change to one of the Happy Tails Dog Park Play dates. It has been changed to a Big Dog Play Date (any big dog breed over 35 lbs.), instead of a Golden Retriever Play Date, scheduled for December 3. Do you visit the Happy Tails Dog Park on a regular basis? Do you have a spare hour per week to volunteer your time as a Dog Park Docent? Please contact periolinger@yahoo.com. for more information if you are interested haVE yoU chEckEd oUt thE cLUB wEBsitE? Want a list of upcoming Canine Club activities or general information about the club? Find it at http:// www.oakmontcanineclub.org.WOOF!
Lawn Bowling is a bit like bocce, but it’s played on grass with a ball that’s called a “bowl” and isn’t quite round and doesn’t roll quite straight. That sounds tricky but it makes the game more interesting. If you’ve thought about giving it a try, send us an email at oakmontlawnbowling@gmail.com.
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nBarbara Kendrick not an oakmont Bird—yEt Late summer is the doldrums for bird-watching here. Many of the birds who arrived in spring have raised their young and are leaving for their tropical wintering grounds. The birds who winter here won’t arrive for a month or two. Year-round residents are plentiful—House Finches, Lesser Goldfinches, etc.—but even they seem less inclined to show up for feeding (though they do love a reliably filled birdbath).Sowhat to write about? One of my favorites—not found in Oakmont now, but maybe someday. It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s really a bird. Seeing a California Condor sailing overhead, with a 9+ foot wingspan, you can easily mistake it for a small aircraft—and what a thrill! Adults are black with white patches on the leading edge of their underwings and bald orangish heads. They are noticeably bigger than any other North American bird and hold their wings out with “fingers” spread at the tips. Their flight appears stately, not teetering like Turkey Vultures, and their soaring circles are very large and slow. They rarely flap.
California Condor #67 Soaring. Today Condors usually roost and nest in high rocky cliffs and crags, but in earlier times they also used coastal redwoods and giant sequoias, and they are thought to be experimenting with these sites again. Their size demands a significant amount of space in which to get aloft, so height helps. Condors are carrion eaters—they spot dead animals (the larger the better) with keen eyesight, either directly or by watching for crowds of other raptors, and then move in to devour meat and bones. They will eat anything from whales to deer to rabbits. Surprisingly social creatures among themselves, they are happy to share a carcass with other Condors but send smaller birds packing. After a meal, they enjoy bathing and then sunning. The heyday of the Condor was the Pleistocene, when megafauna were plentiful and no carrion-eater went hungry. Condors ranged all across the Americas. After the last Ice Age, their meal tickets extinct, they retreated to the western US. A combination of lead poisoning (from eating animals shot by hunters), habitat loss, and other factors led to a formal declaration of extinction in 1987, when all known remaining birds in the US were captured and put into a breeding program, with the goal of reintroducing a population that could self-sustain in the wild. Significant effort has resulted in building a wild population approaching 300 individuals in the central California mountains and Arizona. Condors can be regularly seen around the Pinnacles and Big Sur, and seem to be slowly soaring north—one was spotted in June just south of San Jose. A new cohort was released earlier this year near Redwood National Park in far northern CA, so it’s now possible they might appear over Oakmont one day from the north or south. Have bird questions? Want a “Birds Seen in Oakmont” checklist? Send an e-mail to bkendrick@ jps.net.
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sEptEmBEr 1 short hikE BothE napa statE park, caListoga We return to the northern Napa Valley to wander through shady redwood forests along a creek, past a chaparral hillside and historical buildings, and see areas recovering from the 2020 Glass Fire. Max 3.5 mi, 200’ gain at a leisurely pace. Bring water, snack/lunch, poles, State Park pass or day use parking fee. Depart 8:30 a.m. from Berger for 40-min. drive over Calistoga Rd. Optional short stop on the way home in Calistoga town. Hike leader is Carolyn Greene, (805) 443-7289, cgnpark@icloud.com.
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sEptEmBEr 1 Long hikE wiLLow crEEk to shELL BEach This 8.5-mile through hike, with an elevation gain of 1,800’ starts at Willow Creek and ends at Shell Beach at the ocean. We’ll carpool to a bakery in Duncan’s Mills, spot cars at Shell Beach, and then return to Willow Creek to begin the hike. Willow Creek is a 3,300-acre parcel of property owned and managed by CA State Parks. It is contiguous with the Pomo Campground which is part of the State Park Coast Beach property. Bring a lunch, liquids, and a love for adventure. Leave from the Berger lot at 8:30 a.m. Hike leader is Dave Chalk, 972-8988. sEptEmBEr 8 intErmEdiatE hikE sUgarLoaF ridgE statE park Meadow to Vista loop, 4 miles, elevation 850’. We will begin on the gravel Meadow trail just past the Robert Ferguson Observatory, then onto Grey Pine for a short walk to the Vista Trail. All of the uphill portion of the hike is on Vista Trail, and some is on fairly steep stairs. The lower portion of Vista has quite a bit of shade. Lovely mountain and city views on a clear day. Winding through a large stand of Long Hikers on their way to the annual Oakmont Hikers picnic at Spring Lake on August 11. Long Hikers on the Steep Ravine and Dipsea Trails, led by John Ferreira on August 4. oaks and then through the sunny meadow back to the parking lot. Bring sun protection and water, and poles if desired. State pass or $8. Hike leader is Georgene Bonovich, (925) 787-3751. sEptEmBEr 8 Long hikE tEnnEssEE VaLLEy to mUir BEach Starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Berger Center, driving to Tennessee Valley and hiking along the coastline to Muir Beach. Lunch at Muir beach and returning on Zen trail back to Tennessee Valley, about 9 miles and 1,200’ elevation. Dress warm in case of fog. Hike leader is Lynn Pelletier, yvelinepelletier@gmail.com.
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Gary Andersen pLEasE kEEp chEcking wEBsitE For UpdatEs We welcome you to join us on a hike, whether you are a member yet or not. Our annual membership is only $15. Go to our website at www.oakmonthikingclub. org to join the club, get more hike details, club information, photos and lots more.
nTerry Whitten, Instructor EarLy EVEning partnEr dancE cLassEs in sEptEmBEr what: Beginning Nightclub 2-Step partner classes whEn: Wednesdays, September 7, 14 and 21 from 5:45–7 p.m. whErE: Lower West Rec. cost: $10 pp for single class. $8 pp for 2 or more classes purchased at same time For September, beginning level partner dance classes will be in the early evening to accommodate requests from those who can’t make it at the usual 4 p.m. time. Although most months they will be from 4–5:15 p.m., periodically classes will be scheduled in the evening. A different dance will be taught each month. Nightclub 2-Step (NC2S) will be taught for the September classes. It is very popular in Sonoma County and is danced to a large variety of slower ballad type music. Examples of songs that NC2S can be danced to are: “I will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston, “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion, “All of Me” by John Legend and “Let It Be” and “Hey Jude” by The Beatles. No partners or experience are required. We will rotate partners during the classes. Also, any ladies that want to lead and any men that want to follow are very welcome. At this time, full vaccination plus at least one booster will be required. Face masks will likely also be required but will depend on the local community Covid status at the time the classes start. Partner dancing is a great way to get exercise and meet great people. Some studies also indicate that partner dancing may actually increase mental acuity and reduce the possibility of cognitive decline. It is definitely good for our muscles, balance, brains and spirit!
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To register and for any questions, please contact me at twhitten@pacbell.net or call (415) 265-7590. Please bring your vaccination card or photo of it to the first class you take as well as a face mask in the event it is required.
PICKLED: If you fail to score any points in a game, you’ve been pickled. But that will remind you: It’s time for cocktail hour with your new pickleball besties. Order a dirty martini, with pickle juice! new player orientation (Tuesdays 9–10 a.m.): Arrangements can be made by contacting Nancy Lande at 978-2998 to schedule a session. Demo loaner paddles are available by contacting Doc Savarese at 349-9065.Ifyouknow of someone in need of a card to cheer them up or for condolences, please contact Helen Selenati at 595-3413.
The cameras on today’s iPhones and iPads are amazing! As a result, it is so easy to take a lot, hundreds and even thousands, of pictures and videos. But how do you find a specific one among the multitude of pictures and videos you have saved on your iPhone andOniPad?September 17 at 2 p.m. at the East Rec. Center, Richard Lazovick is going to show you how to organize, find, share, and even edit them. He’ll also be showing some of the new Photo’s features in iOS 16, due out this fall. This class will be hands-on. You will be able to experiment with the features as they are taught, and questions are encouraged.
• After return of serve, you should almost always get to the kitchen line. Always watch the ball. Communicate with your partner—you go, I go, etc.• Return the ball to the person moving. Face your body toward the ball. Track the ball—know where it is at all times. Stop before hitting the ball. If you have a good shot, don’t stop to admire it, (no gloating!) follow your ball up to the kitchen.
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nMaureen Pennal transition and changE Transition and change are sometimes difficult and also challenging to face. This Spring, our church board was challenged to face several upcoming significant changes to our church ministry. What looked and felt like a large Tsunami of Changes hitting us all at one time, became a test of our Faith to endure and press on! Now, five months later, we can look back and feel and see how the people of our congregation lifted us up to God in mighty prayers as we traveled in uncharted waters with no clear map to guide us. Trust, Faith and Commitment was the anchor Jesus provided as we navigated a way forward through the foggy cloudy days of transition. Jesus, kept us on course, built up our Faith as we took steady steps forward trusting He had the answers and would reveal them to us in His timing. This has been a remarkable journey, a definite Faith Building Voyage resulting in many answered prayers along the way! God led us to hire a new part-time pastor, Greg Fauss, who starts with us on October 16, and Jim, our faithful media tech, has stayed on staff remotely to support us from Virginia with preparation of the bulletins and the PowerPoint presentations for each week coordinating with our Worship Team, myself and the pastors who have graciously filled in for us each week. It is amazing to see how God has met every need as we trust in Him. Even as recently as today, we received another blessing to our church. A few weeks ago, a couple started attending our church and over time they could see that we definitely needed a little help with our weekly services. They felt the call to reach out and be involved in serving our church. Cynthia, who officially joined our Worship Team today has a beautiful voice and a compassionate heart for God. She will be serving alongside of Bambi and Leslie as they lead us weekly in our worship. Robert, her husband will be assisting me with the media support for our livestream broadcasts. Thank you, Robert and Cynthia!
pickLEBaLL VocaBULary The July 24 issue of Parade had an article about Pickleball with a few new PB vocabulary words.
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o akmont Progressives nThomas Amato assEmBLy candidatEs to dEBatE in hot racE Redistricting has put Oakmont in a new State Assembly District with a hot race for an open seat. On September 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Rec. Center, the Oakmont Democratic and Progressives Clubs will host a Forum for the California State Assembly District 12 candidates. The candidates attending include Sara Aminzadeh (D) and Damon Connolly (D). The forum will be hybrid and all Oakmonters are welcome. In a four-person primary race, Marin County Supervisor Connolly won over California Coastal Commissioner Aminzadeh by about 1,000 votes. Both have a boatload of endorsements and the November election should be a nail-biter. The September 12 Forum will be preceded by a Social at 6:30 p.m. A zoom link and more information will also be available on either the Progressives’ website (oakmontprogressives.org) or the Oakmont Democrat’s website (oakmontdemclub.com). Meet the candidates and decide who you think will best represent our community. Pickleball corner nConnie Medeiros Cartoon by Pete Copen. opc’s got taLEnt
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DILLBALL: An incoming ball that has bounced once and is thus available for you to thwack.
We are also very grateful for Pastor Michael Beardon, Pastor Allan Linton, Pastor Dick Meyer and Pastor Scott Tolson for filling in for us during this transition time. We also look forward in September to hearing from Pastor Adam Peacock. God has heard our prayers for help and these wonderful pastors have heeded His call to “Feed My Sheep.” So next time you feel overwhelmed with a challenge, just call on the One who has already heard your prayers and is standing right alongside of you! May God be the light on your path and the hope in your hearts!
Richard has a BS-EE from Cornell University and an MBA from Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. He has worked as an applications engineer, software engineer, inventor, and web designer. He has done marketing and consulting and has led many training classes. Richard has spent many years teaching other people and helping solve their problems. He loves technology and loves sharing his knowledge. He has a special ability to explain the most technical principles in such a way that anyone can understand them. He is currently a technology consultant, helping people with their computers, iPhones, and iPads, and more. He teaches classes, both privately and at the SRJC and Finley Center.
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Up yoUr gamE—no skiLL inVoLVEd! While hanging out with a PB friend at Graeagle, she came up with a list of things we can do to improve our game that involve no skill! Ideas were:
On Friday, Aug. 12 club members showed their talents! It was a magical night from our own President, Tom Tremont, who showed he has lots of tricks up his sleeves to the musical talents of Doc, Peter Copen, Heidi and Karen and musical guests to original songs by Jim Munger and hit of the night, original Pickleball lyrics by Fred. The Chinese Auction had 15 very happy winners but the Wine Ring Toss was the hit of the evening. All for a good cause—over $1,000 was raised for Alzheimer’s. Thanks to all who attended and all who made this happen. Special thanks to Liz and the Social Committee and the Alzheimer’s Committee.
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A summary of classes being offered this Spring are: Mac, PC (Windows 11), Chromebooks, Zoom, Spreadsheets, Quicken, Google Apps, Microsoft Word, Android phones, iPhones, iPhone Photos, iPad, and Health & Safety Apps for iPhone. Most classes are in-person; a few are on Zoom. OTLC will be adhering to any OVA and Sonoma County Covid-19 restrictions, and instructors may also require masks and/or proof of vaccination/ boosters. As always, classes may be subject to cancellation due to PSPS power outages or changing facility restrictions for Covid-19.
nTina Nerat FaLL 2022 tEchnoLogy cLass rEgistration opEns aUgUst 30 OTLC Fall 2022 class registration will open on Tuesday, August 30 at oakmont-learning.org. Registration must be done online. Classes start the week of September 19 and continue into midNovember.Theseclasses are popular and will fill up fast. The class schedule and detailed course descriptions will be posted online early morning August 30 and will also be posted outside the CAC classroom (across the hall from the library).
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GOLDEN PICKLE: A golden pickle is when a team wins a pickleball game using its first serve, never allowing the opposing team to score a point, or even serve the pickleball.
FLAPJACK: For each serve and return of serve, players must allow the ball to bounce before they hit it. Those bouncing starters are called flapjacks, for some unknowable reason.
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GArAGe Door SerVIceS Locally owned and operated Dependable Doors offers full servicing, repair, and replacement of garage doors and motors. Call Casey at (707) 775-8009 for all of your garage door needs. Lic. #1016951.
GArDeNING Done with an emphasis upon a natural look since 2007. Small jobs OK. Handyman as well. Richard, 833-1806. Oakmont resident. DecKS, FeNceS, KItcHeNS AND bAtHrooMS Finish carpentry and general construction. Licensed, bonded and insured. CA Lic. #1044479. Call Rodrigo at (707) 975-6576, (707) 393-9748, or 843-9469.
The oVA has contracted with c JM Productions to handle typesetting, layout, printing and free distribution of the Oakmont News, the latter by U.S. mail, to each home via 3rd class mail. c JM Productions also handles advertising for the Oakmont News. c JM Productions and the oakmont Village Association assume no responsibility for the content of any ads that appear in the Oakmont News nor do we endorse or recommend any product or service advertised herein.
378-3600. PAINter/HANDyMAN Interior/Exterior. 30 yrs. experience. Single rooms or full interiors. Friendly and honest. Morse Painting, Lic. #656306. Call Dan, (707) 799-5823. erIc WILSoN, GeNerAL coNtrActor Remodeling specialists. Kitchens, baths, roofing, plumbing and electrical. Fire and water damage repair. Quality service, reasonable rates. Proudly serving locally for over 25 years. Free estimates. Lic. #669482. Visit our website: Callspecialtyimprovementsunlimited.com.www.today,(707)328-3555. PAINtING AND FAUX FINISHeS Reasonable rates, free estimates, Oakmont references. Lic. #573530. Gary Luurs, 528-8489. SANtA roSA HeAtING AND AIr coNDItIoNING Over 45 years of experience in heating and A/C. Repair and replacement. Specializing in home applications. Discount pricing. CSLB C-20&C43 510017. Call (707) 494-1877. NotAry PUbLIc Oakmont Resident available to come to your home or office. Carol Palombino, (707) 953-8324, carolpal3@yahoo.com. reSIDeNtIAL WINDoW AND PreSSUre cLeANING SerVIceS SerVIco WINDoW cLeANING co. Decks, stucco, pavements, gutters. Free estimates. Call Dennis at (707) 249-3343. certIFIeD cNA AND HoSPIce c Are I come to your home and do light housekeeping, run errands and transport you to your doctor appointments or shopping. Over 20-year experience. Please feel free to contact Maria Barrera at (707) 393 -9748 (cell). A MotHer ’S LoVe PetSIttING Loving care in your home. Overnites or per visit. Licensed, bonded and insured since 2010. Check YELP. Call or text Gayta, (707) 716-6286. MALtA SeNIor INSUrANce SerVIceS Helping seniors and those on disability choose a Medicare health plan. Local independent Agent. Free consult. Call or text Rosanne Malta, (707) 775-7520. License #4167037. bAtHrooMS AND KItcHeNS to PerFectIoN General Contractor, John Coyle. 36 years in the home remodeling business. Specializing in Oakmont since 1986. Bathrooms, kitchens, additions. Free estimates. (415)
oNe WAy PLUMbING, INc. Dependable, experts serving you and your neighbors with excellence and integrity for over 20 years. Licensed, bonded and insured. Senior discounts available. CA Lic. #854537. Find us on the web at www. onewayplumb.net (707) 879-1634.
rePAIrS PILING UP? c ALL rAy No job too big or too small. Heating, water heaters, plumbing, electrical, drywall, patching, painting, appliance repairs, honey do’s, etc. Quality and affordable. Ray, (707) 280-2699. tHe VINe LANDSc APING Clean-up, drip and sprinklers systems. Professional pruning. Call (707) 935-0519.
or call us at 537-1308 for all your plumbing needs. GoLF c ArtS Huge selection of value-priced, new, used and re-conditioned golf carts for sale. Professional repairs, service. Many years servicing our friends in Oakmont. 584-5488. For ALL yoUr PAINtING NeeDS Quality affordable work at reasonable rates. Interior painting including rooms, cabinets, railings, decks, fencing. Pressure washing and more. Call Michelle,
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The Oakmont News / August 27, 2022 17 HAVING troUbLe GettING yoUr GArbAGe to tHe cUrb For PIcK-UP? I can come to your home to put your trash receptacle to the curb Wednesday afternoon, and bring it back in the Thursday afternoon. Call Dan Lennox, (707) 889-0205. VALLey oF tHe MooN PLUMbING We are a local plumbing company that can take care of all your plumbing needs from service and repair, to remodels and additions. Call today to schedule a free estimate. (707) 800-2043. MArtHA L ProFeSSIoNAL HoUSe cLeANING Home, office, move-outs. Window, bed linens and much more. 19+ years of experience. References upon request. 548-9482 or marthal1041@att.net. toNy ’S GArDeNING SerVIceS General landscape, mowing, yard maintenance (free fertilizer included, so your grass and plants can be greener than ever), high weed clearance, clean-up, hauling, trimming, pruning and gutters. Free estimates. Ref. available. Tony Sandoval, (707) 321-2958. IN HoMe MASSAGe tHerAPy 30-year experience with excellent references. Customized to meet your individual needs. 20% off your 1st session. Lisa Buckner, CMT (707) 529-9401, lisabuckner37@gmail.com. oAKMoNt coMPUterS PC and Apple repair in Oakmont Village. Technical services and onsite repair. Media transfers. 6536 Oakmont Dr., (707) 282-9046. ArtISAN HANDIWorK Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and everything Handyman. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. Since 1992. Artisan Construction: CA License #634831. Visit Callwww.artisanhandiwork.com.(707)483-4609. CLASSIFIEDS bAy GrAb bAr Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Safety and independence w/grab bars, handrails, ramps. Call Bill, 509-8222. Lic. #1062187. www.BayGrabBar.com. FIrePLAce cLeANING AND SerVIce Warming Trends has been cleaning, servicing and installing fireplaces, stoves and inserts for 30 years. Call 578-9276 for any fireplace needs. boDeN PLUMbING, HeAtING AND AIr For all your plumbing and heating needs. Local plumbers in business since the late 20th century, licensed, bonded and insured. Same day service is often available. Money-saving coupons! CA Lic. #659920. Please call (707) 996-8683 or go www.BodenPlumbing.com.to coMPUter ooPS?? Oakmont Onsite Personal Computer Services. Call Chuck for all things computer. VOM Rotary member, computer instructor. References available, many satisfied Oakmont customers. One hour minimum. $50/hr. 293-8011. HANDyMAN SerVIceS Carpentry, drywall, electrical, plumbing, installation and assembly. Other imaginative jobs welcome! Fair hourly rate. www.thehandylance.com. (707) 881-7292. bAbe’S trANSPort A personal transportation service for airports, cruises and vacations, doctor visits, shopping and so much more. Flat fee per trip. Larger vehicles on request. All drivers Covid vaccinated. Commercially licensed and insured. TCP #40474. Call Babe’s for reservations at (707) 545-2850. c ArPet, UPHoLStery AND tILe cLeANING Gavin Anderson, local Sonoma resident. 20 years experience. Senior pricing. Free estimates. Call 935-6334.
CA law requires all CA licensed contractors to list their license number in their service advertisements. CA law also requires contractors performing work totaling $500+ (incl. materials & labor) must be licensed by the Contractor State License Board (CSLB) to work in California. For information contact the Contractor’s State License Board at www.cslb.ca.gov.
and around Oakmont afternoons. n Sonoma County Transit #30 bus goes to Memorial and Kaiser Hospitals and downtown Santa Rosa. Returns via Oakmont to Sonoma. n Schedules available at OVA office. b E on o vA E-m AIL L IS t Know what’s going on in Oakmont. You’ll receive the weekly “Inside Oakmont” newsletter, Board Meeting notices and agendas, special notices and meeting announcements. To join the OVA’s e-mail list, visit oakmontvillage.com/inside and enter your information to subscribe. hoW to ContAC t your LoCAL oFFICIALS county Supervisor Susan Gorin District 1 Phone (707) 565-2241 Address: 575 Administration Drive, Rm. 100A, Santa Rosa 95403 Email: Susan.Gorin@sonoma-county,org city councilwoman Dianna MacDonald District 3 Email: dmacdonald@srcity.org Address: City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Rm.10, Santa Rosa 95404 The Board of Directors of Oakmont Village Association reserves the right to select those articles submitted for publication that seem appropriate to the purpose of this association. 2022–2023 ovA boA r D o F D I r EC tor S E-mail: askova@oakmontvillage.com Jess Marzak, President jmarzak@oakmontvillage.com Mark Randol, Vice President mark.randol@oakmontvillage.com Iris Harrell, Secretary iris.harrell@oakmontvillage.com Jeff Neuman, Director jeff.neuman@oakmontvillage.com Marianne Neufeld, Director marianne.neufeld@oakmontvillage.com Olga Ydrogo, Director olga.ydrogo@oakmontvillage.com Heidi Klyn, Director bod.heidi.klyn@gmail.com Elke Strunka, Treasurer (Non-voting elke@oakmontvillage.comofficer) GENERALChristelMANAGERAntone christel@oakmontvillage.com ovA b oA r D mEE t I n GS 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 1 PM Always online via Zoom and in-person when possible. All residents are welcome. Information to join online is e-blasted out to the community for every meeting along with the in-person location when applicable. Sign up for e-blasts from OVA at oakmontvillage.com/inside. Need a ride? give a ride! oA kmont vo Lunt EE r h ELPE r S We provide the following services to Oakmont Residents: n Transportation to medical/dental appointments in Santa Rosa only n Meals on Wheels, 525-0383 If you would like to be a volunteer, please call 539-8996. Donations to Oakmont Volunteer Helpers are appreciated and tax deductible. Mail your check payable to Oakmont Volunteer Helpers, 6637 Oakmont Dr., Ste. A, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Thank you. Mon.–Fri. medical rides before 9 AM or after 4 PM are subject to limited volunteer driver availability. No service on weekends or holidays. Please call at least three full working days prior to appointment. we regret that we are unable to provide either wheelchair or emergency service. coor DINAtor rides to AppointmentsMedicalAugust16–31 Bev Leve 707-539-2802 September 1–15 Ron Kaufman 707-541-6713
1) Guest from outside Sonoma County— up to 90 days; 2) House sitters—up to 90 days (OVA host must present written request to OVA Office for approval prior to visit); 3) Guests living in Sonoma County—2 days per card, and no more than 3 cards per month. Guest cards are available during regular hours in the OVA Office for a $25 non-refundable fee. Guests accompanied by their Oakmont host are not required to have a Guest Pass.
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StorAGE unItS AnD PArkInG Call Oak Creek RV & Storage, P.O. Box 2246, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. 707-538-3230 AM–12 PM, Center, Contact: Pat Hoffman, 707-799-8124 Center, White Daily 6 AM–9 PM. Closed Christmas Day. It or by E-mail wallyschilpp1@ peoplepc.com if you would like to have published in the Oakmont News the name and date of death of your loved one.
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is run by volunteers. All donations are gladly accepted. Materials we cannot use will be passed on to others. oA kmont Commun I ty GA r DE n on S ton E br IDGE For more info on signing up contact OVA at 539-1611 or email Oakmontcommunitygarden@ gmail.com. Spaces are available. PASSAGES Please contact OVA resident Bev Schilpp by phone 538-4293
APPy tAILS D o G PA rk 6302 Stone Bridge Rd Open to residents of Oakmont Village Association from sunrise to sunset. Small Dog Hours are from 3–4 p.m. on Sundays and Wednesdays.
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18 The Oakmont News / August 27, 2022 Oakmont Village Association L E tt E r S to th E E DI tor Wr I t E r Gu IDELI n ES The Oakmont News welcomes letters of up to 250 words from residents to express opinion, criticism or praise. They must include the writer’s name and Oakmont address, although the address won’t be published. See details on how to send them at https://oakmontvillage.com/submit. While letters to the editor may be edited for length and spelling, they are not edited for accuracy. Opinions are that of the writer and not necessarily the Oakmont Village Association. PooLS & JACuZZIS Access to OVA pools is by magnetic card. Call OVA Office, 539-1611 if you need a permanent new member pool access card or to register for a temporary guest pool access card. W EST: 7 AM–9 PM (Closes 7 PM Wednesdays for cleaning) E AST: 6:30 AM–9 PM (Closes 7 PM Mondays for cleaning) C ENTRAL: 5:45 AM–9 PM (Closes 7 PM Tuesdays for cleaning) JACUZZI HOURS: Same as facility. No one under 18 years in West and East pools and Jacuzzis. CENTRAL POOL HOURS FOR PEOPLE UNDER 18: Jan. 14 to April 1: Weekends and holidays only: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 to May 27: Daily: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 28 to Sept. 5: Daily: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6 to Nov. 27: Daily: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an OVA member/ resident or adult with a valid guest pool access card. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY AT ANY OVA POOL. ALL FACILITIES CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY. PAS M ANAG e M e N t co MPAN y Hours: M–F 9 AM–Noon, and 1–4 PM Tel 6572539-5810Oakmont Dr., Ste. A (for Association Maintained Homes) AvAILA b LE I n ovA oFFICE G AS S HUT OFF W RENCH........................................$12 T ENNIS CO URT K EY..................................................$2 V IALS FOR L IFE....................................................FREE RESIDENT ACCESS CARD................................$25 EA REPLACEMENTS......................................$25 EA G UEST ACCESS CARD........................................$25 EA b u LLE t I n b oA r DS There are three OVA bulletin boards, one at each recreation center, where OVA events can be posted. Please bring in notices to the Events Coordinator at the OVA Office. Size is limited to 8.5"x5.5". Items “For Sale”, “For Rent” or “Want to Buy” can be put on a 3"x5" card and left at the OVA Office. Lo C k E r r E ntALS Annual Locker Fee $30 (January 1–December 31). If you wish to rent a locker, come to the OVA office and give us a check, your information and the number of the locker you want to rent. You provide the lock. We can prorate the annual fee. Daily use lockers are free. NOTICE: Weekly locker inspections are done by OVA Maintenance. Locks could be sawed off with no prior notice and locker contents removed on all unpaid lockers. Items will be held in OVA Maintenance office for 30 days. If you purchased a locker for 2020, your rental is good through 2021. If you have any questions, please contact the OVA Office M-F 539-1611 GuESt PASSES
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oAKM o N t VILLAG e ASS oc IAt I o N Hours: M–F 9 AM–5 PM—Open during lunch Tel 6637539-1611Oakmont Dr., Ste. A OVA E-mail: askova@oakmontvillage.com Website: www.oakmontvillage.com Book appointments with staff at: oakmontvillage.com/staff MAIN te NAN ce oFFI ce Hours: Daily 6 AM–10 PM Tel Maintenance539-6720 Building (next to Central Auditorium) co ND o MINIUM F INAN c IAL MANAG e M e N t (c FM) OVA Accounting Tel 800-585-4297 O akm ON t News Tel E-mail:707-206-1957cjmprod567@gmail.com A rc HI tect U r AL o FFI ce Hours: M– Th 9 AM–Noon, 1–5 PM Tel 6637539-0701Oakmont Dr., Ste. A E-mail: christel@oakmontvillage.com FItnESS CEntEr Central Activity Center, 310 White Oak Dr. Daily 5 AM–9 PM. Closed at 7 PM on Tues. for cleaning. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Str EE t C LEA n I n G City streets in Oakmont are cleaned by the city early on the fourth Friday of each month. Residents who want their streets swept should avoid street parking overnight on those days. L I br A ry Central Activity
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The Oakmont News / August 27, 2022 19 octoBEr 30: THE POWER OF SACRED PLACES By Brad oLson Sunday Symposium broadcast Series we’re Back! Live in Berger center! sundays at 10:30 a.m. come Join Us! https://oakmontsundaysymposium.org sEptEmBEr 11: THE MAGiC OF MUSiC By FrancEsco LEEcE chong, condUctor, santa rosa symphony Considered a fast-rising star in the musical world, Francesco Leece-Chong has created a fall program of timeless music that embodies hope, tenderness and resilience. sEptEmBEr 18: HAPPY BONES! HAPPY LiFE! By sarina FErgUson Oh, those aches and pains! Sarina Ferguson is a much soughtafter physical therapist in Sonoma County. You will love Sarina’s easyto-listen-to talk on how we can keep our bones happy and supple. sEptEmBEr 25: SANTA ROSA’S (SCANDALOUS) HiSTORy By BiLL montgomEry Need a break from all the political drama? Us too! Bill Montgomery will introduce us to some of the more interesting and colorful residents of historical Santa Rosa. Hang on to your seat because this will be quite an exciting and intriguing ride. octoBEr 2: AN iNSiDER’S ViEW OF THE CONSTRUCTiON iNDUSTRy WHAT yOU NEED TO KNOW By iris harrELL Come hear Iris Harrell clue us into the secrets of the Construction Industry. Iris not only knows the construction game inside-out, but, no matter her topic, Iris is a captivating speaker. octoBEr 9: 2022 ELECTiON FORECASTiNG By daVid mccUan Maybe you’ve already heard, there are mid-term elections this fall. Professor McCuan is a soughtafter political commentator on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, NPR. He’s the man we most want to hear from on how the November election is shaping up.
Offers a full range of Home Care services including RN, LVN, CNA, Home Health Aide 707-538-0679Companions General & Implant Dentistry Tony Sanchez, 707-539-0336OAKMONTDDSDENTAL 6594 Stone Bridge Road, Santa Rosa 95409 oakmontdentist.com • info@oakmontdentist.com
dEcEmBEr 4: 3 NiGHTS OF THE CONDOR A COAL MiNER’S SON, CAROL DODA AND THE TOPLESS REVOLUTiON By BEnita mattioLi In this lively talk, Benita will tell us the captivating true tale of how the Condor, a tiny San Francisco bar, was transformed into the first—and the most famous— topless nightclub.
noVEmBEr 6: JAPANESE-AMERiCANS WERE LOyAL, SO WHy WERE THEy SENT AWAy? By phiL BarBEr, PRESS DEMOCRAT In 1942, Japanese-Americans families were sent to prison camps. Many neighbors in Sonoma County took care of their land until the families came home. Phil Barber will tell us about this difficult and shameful period in our local history.
octoBEr 16: DNA AND HOW WE TALK By dEnnis drayna, phd Our ability to communicate with each other has a profound impact on how societies develop. Dennis Drayna, PhD will help us understand how DNA impacts on our speech.
The Just for Fun Games Club is a great place to make friends and play all sorts of old and new games including board games, card games, tile games and dice games! We meet every Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Card and Game Room at the CAC. However, sometimes we also play online. To do so we use Zoom for communication and the website Board Game Arena for the games. Please call or email ahead to confirm the schedule.
noVEmBEr 13: WHAT’S UP iN SONOMA COUNTy By sUsan gorin, sonoma coUnty sUpErVisor Susan Gorin, our local Sonoma County Supervisor representing the Oakmont area, will update us with what’s going on in Sonoma County. Susan Gorin has been in government for over two decades. noVEmBEr 20: SANTA ROSA iN ACTiON By BiLL stacy Come see Santa Rosa through the eyes of one of our most talented local photographers. If you aren’t already in love with Santa Rosa, you will be after this spectacular presentation
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octoBEr 23: iNSiDE THE SUPREME COURT FROM A FORMER LAW CLERK By tom JordE
Most of us haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about the Supreme Court … until recently. Tom Jorde, emeritus Professor of Law at UC Berkeley and former SCOTUS law clerk will take us behind their closed doors. Brad Olson, an award-winning writer, publisher and producer, will take us on an awe-inspiring journey to the many sacred spots in North America known for their peace, solace, inspiration and hope.
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There are multiple games being played at the same time, so you will always be able to choose what game you want to play. The club has a large collection of games on hand and players often bring new and different games as well. Everyone is welcome to come and have a good time. Up-to-date Covid vaccination and masks are required. For more information contact me at Just4FunGamesClub@earthlink.net or 843-3053.
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pan (pangUingUE) Come play Pan with us! Pan is a gambling card game with lots of players, cards and chips (but we do not play for money, we play Just for Fun). If you think you might be interested in learning this very sociable, “anything-can-happen” kind of card game, please come check it out! Our next Pan games will be on Saturdays, September 3 and September 17 at 1 p.m. We don’t give lessons at the Saturday Pan game, we just play. Oakmont resident, Jeri Phillips, will be happy to teach interested newcomers how to play Pan at other days and times that are convenient. Please contact Jeri if you would like to learn how to play Pan. For more information, to RSVP, or to register for lessons, contact Jeri Phillips at Just4FunGamesClub@ earthlink.net. Call or text: (714) 883-3126. At the Pan games, up-to-date Covid vaccinations are required, and masks are optional. hand and Foot We play Hand and Foot in person each week. Please come and join us. The more players, the better the experience! Are you interested in learning how to play Hand and Foot? Send us an email so the teachers can be prepared. Just4FunGamesClub@earthlink.net.
20 The Oakmont News / August 27, 2022
