Water/Sewer: The City of Santa Rosa provides online services at https://www.srcity.org/water. We are under a 20% mandatory water reduction in this years-long drought. Online billing and payment can be set up at https://myutilities.srcity.org/. They have a SewerSmart page on what should not be put down the drain, WaterSmart workshops on how to save water, how to be rain-ready, WaterSmart (a separate login) to look at a daily usage graph directly from your meter, Cash-For-Grass rebate (up to $1,500), and more. If you’re walking around Oakmont and see leaky or broken sprinklers, let the owners know. For water leaks in the streets, call the city immediately at 543-3150 or after hours at 543-3805.
What’s Next was addressed by Tom Kendrick, 2030 co-chair, during the Oakmont Tomorrow sessions. “We will synthesize the data we have received from all of the Oakmont Today and Oakmont Tomorrow sessions into themes that will form the basis of working groups. This is an inclusive process and we are encouraging Oakmont members to be involved. The intent is to promote divergent thinking without any foregone conclusions. At the end of the process, the 2030 committee will consolidate the ideas and bring them to the community for discussion.”InSeptember, the Oakmont 2030 Steering Committee is forming working groups around themes such as Life Safety, Age and Diversity, Environmental Stewardship and a gathering place for meeting friends. Each group will be provided with research data collected before and during the Community Conversations and will be asked to explore all realistic possibilities within the “Oakmonttheme.2030 is a process,” explains o
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The process began last month as Oakmonters started going to the website and entering their names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses. Entries from the old printed directory do not carry over. The new directory started with no entries; it began building after an announcement in the Aug. 27 Oakmont News
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Members may request a hard copy of the directory by going online to https://oakmontvillage.com/ directoryrequest You may also email a request to directory@oakmontvillage.com. Requests should include the person’s full name and Oakmont address.
A member who doesn’t have an account on OakmontVillage.com can get one by visiting the website oakmontvillage.com/register/ova-member.
A listing is available for each member. Members sharing a home can each have a listing, or may share an entry by putting both first names in the first name field. You may only add or edit your own listing.
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Oakmont 2030 enters the next phase of work as Oakmont Tomorrow conversations wrapped up in August where over 300 members were asked to envision Oakmont’s future in 2030. The results, although varied, provided interesting insights into what residents believe to be important going forward. The data will be summarized and posted on the Oakmont 2030 website (oakmontvillage.com/2030).
The old directory is no longer being printed. It was static, with no changes possible during the year. Because members enter their own information, the new online Community Directory can be up-to-date with new residents’ listings and as current members change contact details. You can view the new directory by going to the Oakmont website, www.oakmontvillage.com. Log on, then pull down the Members tab and click on Community Directory. A box on the page invites members to add their listing or edit their existing listing.
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PG&E: Most of us are only interested in PGE.com during a power outage or when the bill arrives for payment. There are more services on their web site than residential outage information. Paperless billing is an option, and they will take credit cards with an extra $1.35 charge if you aren’t comfortable with giving them a debit card with direct access to your bank account. Street light outages can be reported online. There is a section on safety and preparation for outages, along with outage maps. Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) information is online as well as the ability to sign up for text or e-mail alerts. PG&E can also be followed on Facebook and Twitter. Baseline rate discounts are available for those who require power for medical equipment, such as a CPAP.
All that noise near the West Rec. on Monday, Aug. 29 was from crews pruning and clearing the fire trail between the back yards of Stone Bridge Homes and the creek near the West Rec. Center. Lower tree limbs were removed and branches and debris put through a chipper by workers from landscape contractor True North. Bill Wells, OVA facilities manager, said in the coming weeks the work will continue and include fire ladder pruning, weight reduction, and nonnative removals along the walking path near the West Rec. building, tennis courts, parking lots and picnic/horseshoe areas. (Photo by Julie Kiil)
This is one of a series of articles provided by the Oakmont Technology Learning Center on the use of technology by seniors. nTinaThisNeratmay seem like a mundane topic, but from posts seen on Nextdoor, there appear to be questions about Oakmont home utilities and services: gas/ electricity, trash, water/sewer, and cable. Walks around Oakmont neighborhoods show leaking irrigation systems and overflowing trash bins with items in the incorrect bin. Information and help are on all these vendors’ websites.
Volunteer facilitators for 2030, left to right: first row—Gary Bunas, Charlene Bunas, Kate Bond, Barbara Schmidt, Connie Pearson, Denise Bickert, Rex Fuller and Jan Young; second row—Matt Zwerling, Robin Jurs, Monica Heath, Sue Carrell and Janice Weekes. (Photo by Julie Kiil)
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General Manager Christel Antone, left, brought the OVA staff together for a well-attended meet and greet with members in the Berger Center on Aug. 18. Pictured with Antone are OVA President Jess Marzak, Member Services Specialist Chandra London, Executive Assistant Dawn McFarland, Architectural Office Administrative Assistant Alejandra Pulido and Events Administrative Assistant Anita Roraus. Not pictured, ITT and Communications Coordinator Colin Hannigan, who was working behind the scene at the reception. (Photo by Julie Kiil)
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.
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Comcast/Xfinity: While their service can be managed at xfinity.com, there is an Xfinity mobile app for both Android (from Google Play Store) and iPhone (from Apple online store) to manage your cable/Internet/phone services, including paperless billing and electronic payment. Go to xfinity.com/ apps to check it out. For more information or electronic copy of this article and previous articles, visit oakmont-learning. org.
An OVA reception for new residents will be held Tuesday, Sept. 13 in the Berger Center, starting at 6:30 p.m.Another event, Join a Club Night, will be Thursday, Oct. 13, starting at 6 p.m. in the Berger Center. An earlier story listed other dates for both events. BCC PoliCy Oakmont’s Building Construction Committee charter requires that materials and colors used in repair, renovation or new construction be reviewed by a design professional BCC member or an outside designer (as directed by the BCC), and the design finally approved by the BCC.
a group of local residents raised money to help financially-squeezed Oakmonters with unexpected expenses. Called Oakmont Neighbors Together, the fund is administered by the Council on Aging to provide one-time financial aid in an emergency to residents who have lived in the community for at least one year. There is a $300 cap on assistance which is paid directly to vendors or providers for unexpected expenses. In the past the fund has paid for dental care, emergency vet visits, prescriptions, car repairs and tree services, according to Renee Tolliver, the Council’s Director of Social Services. To find out if you’re eligible, contact Renee at rtolliver@councilonaging.com or call her at 525-0143, ext. 124.
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Why do we do what we do? Despite our best intentions, we often find ourselves doing things which are unhealthy. You know what I mean: sitting on the couch instead of going out and being active; heading to the kitchen for a late evening snack; watching TV for most of the day. The most common reason that we develop unhealthy behavior is that healthy behaviors don’t offer strong enough rewards. Motivation drives people to change behavior, develop competencies, set goals, grow interests, make plans, and boost engagement. Motivation can make a huge difference between wanting to be healthy versus working on being happy. It is a key determinate for a person to achieve the best that is possible in order to fulfill their potential. Motivation can be extrinsic (external) which is good to get you started, or intrinsic (internal), which keeps you going for the long run. Examples of extrinsic motivation are: money, social status, approval, praise, and fame. These extrinsic motivators are good for defined tasks such as: drilling or taking lessons to improve your pickleball skills. Intrinsic motivation comes from within. For example, it drives you to play because you enjoy it and find it interesting and challenging. An important factor, is that when intrinsic motivation kicks in, that’s when it can go from being a chore to a way of living. The question is how to boost intrinsic motivation. It is important to approach pickleball with a “fun mindset” and view it with a willingness to explore and experiment. Attempting variability and surprise often makes playing more interesting and meaningful. You will be more focused, experience less stress when mistakes are made, and will be more confident, and enjoy playing more if you are intrinsically motivated.
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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! WhEn: Fridays, 10:15–11:50 a.m. PlaCE: East Rec. Conference Room, 7902 Oakmont Drive lEadER/ContaCt: Nancy Crosby, 480-0566
• Cost: $209.99 retail (25% discount for club members). 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.
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How extremely fortunate we are! First, we have the beloved Mike Greensill with two of his exceptional musicians play for us right here in Oakmont, and now we have two of this year’s Grammy Award nominees scheduled for our next Jazz Show on November 5. I have been accused of making this up, but I am totally serious and promise that it is true. The singer, Jamie Davis, has been called one of the five best vocalists in the world today. He is a former Count Basie singer. If you heard him sing at Berger Center at a previous show you will understand the Grammy nomination. The other Grammy nominee we have at this show is Glen Pearson, the current Count Basie Orchestra pianist. Glen Pearson and Jamie Davis are an awesome combination. If this sounds enticing, I will say now—buy your ticket early before the word gets out. We may discover how many persons our Berger Center will actually accommodate. This is a Carnegie Hall material and we have free parking to boot! Aside from the two Grammy Award Nominees, Leon Joyce Jr. on drums has also worked for a variety of top artists world-wide, including Ramsey Lewis, Nancy Wilson, Scott Hamilton, Smokey Robinson, Ellis Marsalis, and too many others to list here.
Charles McNeal—on saxophone—has been featured at many national and international festivals including the Monterey Jazz Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, the Playboy Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, as well as some others.
The show is November 5, 7 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.) in the Berger Center Auditorium, 6575 Oakmont Dr. It will be Cabaret-Style with drinks and snacks permitted. A table will be reserved for The Singles Club, and also one for any Jazz Club person who wish to sit at a table for club members.
Ron Belcher—on bass—travels the world from France to Japan as well as the United States performing or recording with such stars as Regina Carter, Branford Marsalis, Rodney Franklin, and a “who’s who” of the San Francisco jazz scene.
The tickets are $35. Ticket requests may be mailed to The Oakmont Jazz Club, 6637 Oakmont Drive, Suite A, Santa Rosa, Ca. 95409, or delivered in person and deposited in the Jazz Club Folder. Tables for eight may be reserved. A coupon is available in the OVA office. For any other information please call 537-7720.
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Current events nTinaCurrentLewisEvents 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. If you have questions, email tinalewis31@comcast. net or call 758-9739.
Dear Editor: I have participated in both of the Oakmont 2030 Community Conversation sessions, and I am writing to commend the organizers and the volunteers. The process offered every Oakmont resident the opportunity to voice their concerns and ideas. In both of the sessions I attended, each person’s comments were respectfully noted, collated, and shared at the end of the session. There are certainly many different ways to determine the future of any group. The current Board of Directors selected a unique process that provided an opportunity for input from every individual who chose to participate. The “grassroots” approach meant that everyone had a say, and therefore a stake in how our community will function moving into the future.
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I am asking that OVA with one or both of our service Clubs Rotary and Kiwanis take up the task of identifying these folks who might need help and then matching them with a neighbor who will be responsible for getting them out of Oakmont in the likely chance of another evacuation in the 2022–2023 fire season. All lives are precious! Gordon Freedman
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Over several recent weeks we have found the food barrels being used as dumpsters for clothing (probable donations intended) and garbage. That misuse of a highly visible container labeled clearly as belonging to the Food Bank must cease. Hence, we have had the food barrels returned to the Food Bank.While this means our community won’t be contributing to the needy of some 100,000 being served by the Food Bank, it will, we hope get the message out that misuse of the barrels results in donors being inconvenienced. Hopefully, we can get them back in the future.
Biologically, giving can create a “warm glow,” activating regions in the brain associated with pleasure. This is the reason why you feel excitement when you’re about to give a gift to someone else and why you feel happy driving back from a volunteer experience. Like other highs, this one is addictive, too. So go ahead and reach out to someone in need, decide what charities you’d like to give to and identify opportunities to give back in your community. Your mental and physical health will thank you – and so will the people you help. Sounds a lot like the Rotary motto—Service Above Self, which explains why Rotarians are so happy. Think about it for a few. Wouldn’t you like to be happier and healthier? I know that’s how I felt when I joined VOM Rotary back in 2010. Got happy and never looked back. Just imagine, if you will, what a wonderful world this would be if everyone felt that way and took care of one another rather than fight and destroy. What if we all believed in “live and let live?” Oh, I guess that would be called utopia, no doubt an unobtainable goal.Rotary clubs around the world have certainly tried to accomplish this goal by giving to those in need, helping to wipe out communicable diseases, providing college scholarships to students in need, and continuing to look forward as new challenges present themselves. Rotary intends to take action on the subject of the environment and its hoping to appeal to the younger crowd who are forwardthinking. With over a million members worldwide, Rotary looks forward to making this world a better place, a healthier place, a happier place. Rotary is inclusive, engaging, compassionate, and ambitious on behalf of the world. If you would like to see and hear about Rotary firsthand, please feel free to drop in at one of our meetings for a cup of coffee and a light breakfast. We meet most Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. at the Oakmont East Rec. Center. Many of us arrive early so we can spend a bit of time socializing. For more information, please call our Membership Chair Art Fichtenberg at 484-1051.
10:30 a.m., back live in Berger ($3 donation requested) and on Zoom Go to oakmontsundaysymposium.org for Zoom info nJim Brewer
So, kudos to the board for selecting the process, and a massive thanks to the Oakmont 2030 Cochairs, Marlena Tremont and Tom Kendrick as well as their committee. And also thanks to the tireless volunteers who were the facilitators and the “themers” for each session. It truly would not have been possible without your skill and willingness. Thanks also to the OVA staff who supported the process. I look forward to participating in the process going forward. Each of us who took the time to participate had a chance to be heard and to have a positive impact on our community.
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Studies show that giving can actually boost your physical and mental health, which is good news in today’s world where many are suffering from emotional complications brought on by the global pandemic, climate change, war, etc. Research shows that people who give social support to others have lower blood pressure than people who don’t. Supportive interaction with others also helps people recover from coronary-related events. Researchers also say that people who give their time to help others through community and organizational involvement have great self-esteem, less depression and lower stress levels than those who don’t.
As we are fast approaching the 2022 fire season in earnest, I am very concerned about the elderly single women and men living in Oakmont who are without cars. I have taken it on myself to help get two seniors, a man and a woman, out of Oakmont in case of evacuation.
Do we know who they are and where they live?
Even if they have family in Sonoma County, there is probably zero chance that the family member can get in and out of Oakmont with their loved one.
Our program of helping those in need of food via Redwood Empire Food Barrels has been ongoing for a year. Many non-perishable food donations have been donated to the food bank through our food barrels over the past year. This has earned our community a deserved reputation as a caring one.
BernSincerely,Lefson. Initiator of the Food Barrel program for Oakmont
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WhEn: Friday, October 7, 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., table seating WhERE: Berger Auditorium tiCkEtS: $25. Tickets are sold in advance at the OVA office Carolyn Sills and Gerard Egan were inducted into the Sacramento Western Swing Hall of Fame. The Carolyn Sills Combo, the Ameripolitan Award winner for Western Swing Group of the Year, will perform Patsy Cline’s hits and heartbreakers. This special event will showcase Patsy Cline’s upbeat honky tonk and country numbers, classic ballads, and lesser-known gems, all sung and played with amazing authenticity by Carolyn and her ace combo. The band will also throw in some of their original, award-winning country, western and swing for a one-of-a-kind night that everyone will enjoy! Fans of classic country and western swing are falling in love with The Carolyn Sills Combo’s live show, chock full of three-part vocal harmonies, dueling guitar/non-pedal steel instrumentals and tight arrangements of their own distinct style of music known as “spaghetti western swing.” Fans of Patsy Cline will be singing, dancing, and crying along to all her hits and heartbreakers.
Domino Club 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.
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o akmont heARs hearing education, Advocacy, Research, s upport nRichard Osborne otC hEaRinG aidS The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) announced its final rule clearing the way for Over the Counter (OTC) hearing aids as a new category of hearing aids. Following this announcement, consumers may be able to purchase them from your favorite local outlet as well as online. As usual, “caveat emptor” applies. OTC hearing aids are designed for adults with mild hearing loss. Who decides if you, or your spouse, actually have mild hearing loss? Hearing loss is progressive, meaning it gets worse as you get older. If you think you have mild hearing loss today, you might have moderate or severe loss soon. Here are some questions to ask when considering an OTC hearing aid: Will it have a telecoil? The OVA has equipped their facilities with Loops, which requires a Telecoil. Does it have Bluetooth connectivity? The OVA has equipped their facilities with Listen Everywhere, which requires Bluetooth. Are the batteries rechargeable? Can you return it if it is uncomfortable? I still encourage people to see an Audiologist first. It is free and you can discuss your concerns with a professional.TheOakmont HEARS Club is here to help. Email us at oakmonthears@gmail.com. Please feel free to attend our next meeting on October 17 at 4 p.m. in the East Rec.
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How did you come to be on the board? I was talking to John about the Fitness Center, and I had some questions. He invited me to attend a meeting. I also have a background in Commercial Real Estate and Finance. When the position of Treasurer opened, I was asked to take that on.
What’s one of the biggest challenges for the Fitness Center? I think it is balancing the needs of the Oakmont community against the financial resources of OVA. Oakmont is a unique retirement community—our dues stay low because of Santa Rosa’s contribution to the upkeep of our roads and infrastructure. We want to make sure that we provide an adequate experience for our residents while being mindful of the various levels of resources for all the residents. It’s a real balancing act. I think our Fitness Center provides a good workout experience for our members. It would be nice to have a little more space if it can be done without a huge price tag. Email Oakmontfitnessclub@gmail.com to become a member. nCharlene Bunas fRESh aiR addS to fitnESS Besides exercising indoors (either at Berger or on Zoom Number: 967 9942 2442 passcode 573596,) do you spend time outdoors? During the month of September, spending time outdoors will enhance your health. There are plenty of benefits attributed to being outdoors—increasing vitamin D production and exercise are just two of them. According to Dr. Allison Chase, clinical psychologist and regional director of Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center, being outdoors can help find relief from the stress of daily living. Dr. Philip Junglas of Cleveland Clinic tells his patients that “the body has about a 48-hour memory for routine. If one can get outside a least every other day, it can become a habit that improves life.” A study in nature.com reported that “spending just two hours per week positively impacted participants’ evaluations of their health.” “Though the body reaches its physical peak around age 30, the impact of the aging process seems to lessen when a person incorporates moderate activity, such as walking, for 150 minutes a week,” says Dr. Junglas. Picking up the morning paper or getting afternoon mail are chances to look around, scope out surroundings, breathe deeply. Walking, jogging and hiking are satisfying. So is sitting, chatting, and birding. Gardening, playing with a pet or grandchild are great ways to enjoying being outside. Though you may vary your outdoor activities it’s important to spend time in the fresh air. Mental health benefits of being outside isn’t one size fits all, notes Dr. Chase. “For some, increasing the heart rate and ‘blowing off steam’ is beneficial, while for others, taking time to engage in a de-stressing activity is a better approach.” Knowing what you need is the key to building physical, mental and emotional health. It’s not done in a day, a week or a month. It’s done every day, week and month. Knowing what you need is a healthy habit.
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fitness Club nJanice Weekes mEEt thE fitnESS CluB BoaRd GaRy JaCkSon, tREaSuRER Gary Jackson and his wife, Gretchen, have lived in Oakmont for six years. Are you originally from Northern California? No, I grew up in New Jersey. I moved to California for work, eventually landing in Novato. When did you get interested in fitness? When I was in college, I became interested in the work of Dr. Kenneth Cooper. He pioneered the benefits of doing aerobic exercise for maintaining and improving health. His later research focused on moderate aerobic exercise workouts for swimming, cycling and a walking-running program. I did a research paper on the effect of training at three different heart rate levels on cardiovascular fitness. What was the result of your study? My research supported what is recommended today. Thirty minutes of moderate exercise five days a week helps to improve overall health. So how did that effect how you work out? I have always belonged to a gym. When I worked in San Francisco, I was able to work out at lunch time and I found that to be beneficial for my mind and body. Now I work out at least five days a week. I do a run-walk program, swim and do strength and flexibility work at the gym and at home. Are there other areas of fitness that you feel are important for our Oakmont population? Balance and flexibility are major challenges as we age. That’s why we are so lucky to have John Phillips here as a trainer. He’s a true professional who can guide residents in the best way to stay strong while maintaining balance and flexibility.
Some of the issues are conceptual while others are more concrete. The idea is to have a community that is engaged with each other, the OVA staff and the board to both solve problems and create opportunities.” The Steering Committee credits the success of Oakmont 2030 to the nearly 50 residents who volunteered to serve as table facilitators or what we’re calling themers during the Community Conversations. This group, plus others, will form the cadre of working group leaders going forward in this next phase. Members who are interested in volunteering to be in a working group should email the 2030 Committee at 2030@oakmontvillage.com.
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The Zoom meeting is here: Meeting ID 889 9461 7856; Passcode 717721. The Oakmont Futures Club was founded to provide a forum where members can stay current with important trends that will impact our lives and communicate those trends to other Oakmont residents. If you’re interested in being on our mailing list, please email futureoakmont@gmail.com. Our website is oakmontfuture.com.
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Start today: for the next two weeks, spend an extra 15 minutes a day, outdoors. Instead of driving, maybe walk to/from OHI fitness classes?
The next meeting of the Oakmont Futures Club will be September 14 at 4 p.m. in East Rec. and on Zoom. The topic is how you can benefit from the tax credits and cash rebates in the new Inflation Reduction Act passed in August. Not only can you contribute to reducing your personal carbon footprint, you can save money at the same time. The bill offers both tax credits (direct reductions in taxes due) and rebates (cash paid directly) for major energy efficiency actions.Thecredits and rebates are somewhat complex, so there will be a panel of experts to explain them: Joe Pundyk to explain the status of electric vehicle credits; Mike Pane from Synsolar to explain the new credits for solar panels and batteries; and Kimberly Beltran from Sonoma Clean Power to explain credits and rebates available for home energy improvements like heat pumps. Because heat pumps are a new concept for many, we’ll also have Mike Canonico, an HVAC specialist, who will explain how they work and the process of purchasing and installing them. Many of the cash rebates are income dependent. This is based on the average household income in Sonoma County: for one person, that’s $78,950; for two people that’s $90,250. Full rebates are based on household income of 80% of average household income and half of the rebates are still available so long as you have less than 150% of average household income.
More information about the results of Oakmont Tomorrow and the formation of the working groups will be available in Oakmont News, Inside Oakmont and on oakmontvillage.com/2030.
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. As of this writing on August 29 there have been some problems trying to register for the classes online so feel free to come to the pool and register a few minutes before class starts. 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. fRiday ClaSSES Julie looks forward to teaching at 10:10 a.m. every Friday morning. Her classes are also $8 and everyone is welcome! The “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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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. 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! co-chair Marlena Tremont. “There are both short-term and long-term possibilities that will be addressed.
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. 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.
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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 = __________ total = ___________ Make checks payable to Oakmont Lifelong Learning. OLL follows all state and local COVID guidelines. Class scholarships are available by contacting OakmontLL.org. map Your neighborhood nKaty Carrel imPoRtant: EmERGEnCy PREPaREdnESS in oakmont fiRSt, WElComE to oakmont! Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) is extending a special invitation to all Oakmont’s new residents to join us at our September monthly meeting on Thursday, September 22 at 11 a.m. at the OVA office in Room C. You will learn what Map Your Neighborhood is and how we help you prepare for disasters like wildfires and earthquakes that affect us all. We know that Map Your Neighborhood is an unusual name that doesn’t really say “emergency prep,” but it is part of a FEMA-endorsed national program designed to help neighborhoods prepare for emergencies. The program has been adopted by communities in more than 40 states and is an OVA (Oakmont Village Association) board-approved organization. The success of the model relies strongly on the “neighbors helping neighbors” philosophy. Neighbors need to be prepared to work together and to help each other in a disaster in these times. Being prepared and knowing what to do may save a life and reduce the amount of property damage sustained. Everyone is invited to share in our educational and support materials with the goal of providing disaster prep training and education to all of Oakmont. Disasters affect everyone! Map Your Neighborhood is designed so that all residents in any neighborhood can be involved equally in preparing and sharing the same information and responsibilities. It takes one or two people to initially get the ball rolling and invite neighbors to attend that first meeting. After the initial meeting, everyone shares in the process and responsibilities equally, to the extent they can. There is no reliance on one or two individuals to coordinate an emergency response since those individuals might not be home when a disaster strikes.
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lifelong learning nMarlena Tremont ClaSSES StaRt Soon! MuSIC AND THE MOVIES
instructor: Deborah Rosengaus, Opera singer Mondays, sept. 12–26, 3–5 PM, Berger Center 3-week session. Cost: $50 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 Center4-week session. Cost: $65 three Ways to Register for 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. John Huston and Katherine Hepburn.
WhEn: Thursday, September 22 at 11 a.m. for emergency prep in Oakmont; 2 p.m. for how to be a leader training. RSVP please.
WhERE: OVA office in Room C at 6637 Oakmont Dr. for both sessions
QuEStionS: Please email the Oakmont MYN team at: MYNOakmont@gmail.com or visit the following website with more information at: https:// oakmontvillage.com/myn at the Vom Golf Club
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We are holding a key “train-the-leader” session on Thursday, September 22 at 2 p.m. This is the same day as the 11 a.m. general information monthly meeting described above. Anyone who is interested in starting a MYN and emergency prep in his or her neighborhood should attend. We will walk through the steps in setting up a neighborhood group. We suggest you and a neighbor come together and make it a joint effort. We strongly encourage your participation in this important work and look forward to meeting you.
13: Taco Tuesday, $19 Sept. 15: Liver and Onions, $28 Sept. 16: Fried Chicken Friday, $25 Sept. 20: Taco Tuesday, $19 Sept. 22: Pot Roast, $26 Sept. 23: Fried Chicken Friday, $25 Sept. 26: Live Music with the Fargo Brothers, 5–7 p.m., $5 Cover Charge Sept. 27: Taco Tuesday, $19 Sept. 29: Chicken Marsala, $23 Sept. 30: Fried Chicken Friday, $25
The Oakmont Kiwanis Club is so proud of hard working, helpful, friendly and kind long-time member, Wendell Freeman. I am sure you join members in wishing Wendell a Happy 100th Birthday. On his birthday, August 28 his loving wife Patt and family surprised Wendell with a party at the OAK Restaurant. His three sons and daughter and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and friends came from near and far. Wendell told tales of leaving the Minnesota farm before he was 18 to seek his fortune and better opportunities. He ended up joining the Marines before World War II, and after the war started you can imagine how many South Pacific Islands he saw. After the war, he went to college using the GI Bill and graduated as an engineer. After a successful career, he and Patt moved to their lovely house in Oakmont where Wendell has a beautiful garden. When Wendell was the Kiwanis Club President, his love of growing vegetables and flowers, led him to volunteer helping teachers and students at Luther Burbank Elementary School plant and grow vegetables. He planted and cared for fruit trees there. Several years ago, a plaque was put up at the garden now called “Wendell’s Garden.” The club also helps supply library books for the children at the school.Over the years, Wendell has been a role model for what Kiwanis is all about, working with and for children. Not only does Wendell help children, but he is the first one to pick up boxes of papers to be shredded at the Kiwanis twice-a-year Shred-A-Thon. For years he has represented the Marines and Kiwanis at the Veteran’s Day celebrations. That uniform still fits him perfectly as he stands tall in it. The Kiwanis Club thanks Wendell for his many years of representing outstanding leadership in Kiwanis and our community. I joined Kiwanis mainly because of the examples Wendell and members represented as they helped children, schools and our community. Many of us are getting older and our numbers are thinning out. If what Wendell and Kiwanis do appeals to you, please join us at our Thursday morning 8 a.m. breakfast at the Berger Center followed by an 8:30–9:30 a.m. meeting. We really need your help. Contact Fran Lazzarini at (928) 202-1105 or email: franlazz43@aol.com.
Pam McVey showed a large mystery quilt top she has finished. Maureen Schmidt’s daughter just had a baby girl. Maureen made receiving blankets and burp cloths. She dyed some onesies and sewed little designs on the chests. Mary Ann Allen told of visiting an elephant orphanage in Kenya that rescues orphaned baby elephants. Mary Ann then showed her beautiful hand appliqued quilt of a mother elephant named Mutaro with her baby Mambo.
Carol Jarvis showed a quilt she is in the process of hand quilting. A friend made the sample blocks then gave the blocks to Carol to be finished into a top. Carol was challenged by the fact the blocks were not all the same size but she persisted and put the top together.
nElizabeth McDonnell Mary Ann Allen. Cheri Gooler’s tiger. lotS of aCtivity at thE auGuSt 10 mEEtinG Lisa spent two hours organizing donations of fabric, notions, books and patterns prior to our August 10 meeting. Members found fabric attractively displayed according to colors. Bonnie Butler-Sibbald took home larger pieces of fabric not suitable for quilts as they were not all cotton. However, she plans to make sleep shirts for children who live in a small village in Fiji.
Helen Anderson had a problem with quilting her Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt. Suggestions on how to quilt it without it bunching were made with the hopes she wouldn’t run into the same problem. Cheri Gooler told of bidding at a silent auction table on some very old quilt blocks. There were names embroidered on the blocks so she turned to Ancestry. com to search for the women. She found four of the women in Tennessee in an 1850 Census. Cherie thinks the blocks were made about 1860. Cherie also showed two quilts she made that were recently displayed at the Occidental Art Gallery. One, a beautiful water lily and the other a close-up of a tiger. She had mounted both quilts on canvas frames.
Joan Chalk showed a doll quilt she made for donation to the Assistance League for its backpack project and commented on how easy the pattern was to make the little quilt. Cherie Gooler showed two Furoshiki bags she made. She plans to demonstrate making the bags at our September 14 meeting. Sandi McConnell announced she has finished the Norwegian Flag Quilt and it is out of her house. It took a year and a half to finish. She also told of sending fabric to her cousin in Sweden. Sweden wants to charge a large fee for custom taxes, but Sandi and her cousin are disputing the value of the fabric.
Cheri Gooler announced a Pointless Sisters’ quilt show “Pathways and Passages” at the Person Senior Wing at the Finley Center until September 23. Fair awards were announced and Pam McVey received a fifth-place ribbon and Liz McDonnell a second. Cheryl Dudley announced there are openings on the bus to the Pacific International Quilt Show in October. She discussed the benefits of the trip by bus and the fact that it was nice to let someone else drive.
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In the Fall I get really excited about sharing information with others about bulbs that do great in our area and are gopher/deer resistant, if not proof.” Planted bulbs are also the perfect holiday gift. Savita is lively, has a sense of humor, and is passionate about bulbs!
Savita says, “November and December are prime planting time for fall-planted, spring-blooming bulbs.
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Art Association nPhilip Wilkinson
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For additional information on Garth and his personal history and credentials, refer to our previous posting in the August 27 Oakmont News publication.
Family is at the heart of everything we do! 1225 Sonoma Avenue Santa www.danielschapeloftheroses.com707-525-3730Rosa FD #209/CR #92 Wes, Carol and Will Daniels with Patricia Daniels, Oakmont Resident READERSCHOICE 2017 2018•2019
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As 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 what to avoid, as well as how to fix existing landscape flaws.
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Jewish Interest Group nHoward Sidorsky a moviE THE BAND’S VISIT sEPtEMBER 18, 2 PM Please mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Jewish Interest Group (JIG) on Sunday, September 18. Prior to the movie we will have 20 minutes of socializing. So, please bring things to share in the way of appetizers, drinks, bake goods, nosh, etc. —we will have coffee available. The movie which Ernie Rose has suggested, and we will be playing, is The Band’s Visit, 2007 (87 min. long). He has the film on DVD. The film tells the story of a small, rural Israeli town where daily routines get disrupted by an unexpected visit from a group of Egyptian police band musicians. Though aiming for Petah Tikvah, where they are scheduled to play a concert, the band members have found themselves— due to language miscues—in Bet Hatikva, where they have to stay overnight. Both the Egyptian and the Israelis learn a great deal about each other from that experience.Weexpect a lively discussion about the movie afterwards.Wearealso suggesting a $1 per person donation to cover incidental costs. For those who would like to help set up please get there approximately 1:30 p.m. If you are interested in being added to the email list for this group, please email: howard@sidorsky.com, (510) 501-8750.
The center will be open so that you can look at all the works and see who photographed or painted them.
By CaRolyn GREEnE Carolyn has lived in Oakmont eight years and is known for sharing her curiosity and extensive knowledge of local native plants, birds, butterflies, and even ants! She is a certified California Naturalist, tour leader at the Sonoma Botanical Garden, and has worked as a field biologist (conducting wildlife, plant, and restoration research) for the past 25 years.We love it when our talented Oakmonters are willing to come and share their knowledge! We hope you are all ready to come back to meetings after the summer break. We look forward to seeing you all again. We have decided that it is safe to go back to our much-appreciated baked goods for our social time (always a big favorite). We won’t provide hot drinks until the weather turns but we will serve water. Also, we believe it is nigh on time we all try to reduce our carbon footprint and steer away from plastics. That said, going forward we will not purchase plastic bottled water or plastic drinking cups. To go a step farther, perhaps you could bring your own drink vessel?Asalways, we will follow whatever COVID rules for meeting in place at the time of meeting.
Family owned since 1875 Garden Club nPatty McHugh uPCominG fall mEEtinGS We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at the East Rec. Center, 7902 Oakmont Drive, 9:30 a.m. social time, 10–11:15 a.m. meeting and speakers.
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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. 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!
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WhERE: Berger Center tiCkEtS: $20.Tickets sold in advance at the OVA Office
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Canine Club nRandi Hulce SPRinG lakE PaRk laGoon iS GoinG to thE doGS! Bring your best friend for some off-leash fun in clean, filtered water. The lagoon is separate from Spring Lake, which is not treated.
datES: Sat./Sun., Sept. 10–11; Sun., Sept. 18; Sat./ Sun., Sept. 24–25 timE: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. You may enter any time during your ticketed day.
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hoStS: Al Haggerty, Carol Haggerty, Mike McInnis, Julie Ward and Jeff Neuman.
Briefcase Blues Brothers
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-13, 2:10.
tiCkEtS: Pre-Sale tickets are $7 and purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged. Same-day tickets cost $10 per dog. Free parking for Regional Parks members, $7 per day non-members.
WhERE: Berger Center SCREEninG day and timE: Sundays, 2 p.m.
Wanting to lead an honest life, a notorious bank robber turns himself in, only to be double-crossed by two ruthless FBI agents. 2020, PG-13, 1:39.
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. WhEn: Thursday, September 22 timE: 6 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
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notE: All films are shown with English subtitles, when possible, free of charge—complimentsofOVA.
Sweet Baby James is carried off to a loving home by a loving couple.
If you are looking for a new pup, check the website for Sonoma County Animal Services. Under Division of Animal Services, click on All Dogs & Puppies, to see a list and photos of adoptable pups; or call for an appointment at 565-7100. Another good resource for pet adoption, which has a special zero cost program for seniors, is Dogwood Animal Rescue Project. DARP is a unique, nonprofit animal-rescue organization located in Sonoma County. They are foster-based, meaning animals are not held in a shelter but are cared for in the homes of volunteers until adopted. For more information check out their website https://dogwoodanimalrescue.org.
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.SmallDog Hour continues Every Sunday and Wednesday, 3–4 p.m. Doggy Docents still needed at the dog park to help newcomers and help keep the park clean. Do you visit Happy Tails Dog Park on a regular basis? Do you have a spare hour per week to Volunteer? Please contact periolinger@yahoo.com for more information. For a list of upcoming Canine Club activities or information about the club: https://www. oakmontcanineclub.org.WOOF!
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. sEPtEMBER 18: HONEST THIEF
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SEPtEmBER datES foR WoofERS yaPPy houR doG WalkS 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!
Sonoma County animal SERviCES “SEnioR to SEnioR” adoPtion EvEnt Sponsored by the Oakmont Canine Club, the Silver Paws event was a huge success! Scheduled for 9–11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, folks were already lined up at the Berger lawn by 8:30 a.m. By 11 a.m., five, very happy and excited pups had gone to their new “furever” home. By the time you are reading this, wo additional pups, who were pending, are probably now in their new “furever” homes. A total of 7 dogs placed in new loving homes, and all placements at zero cost to their new humans. Boo was all smiles and so was his new human.
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In the past, several individuals and organizations have held responsibility; not the least of which has been the Kiwanis Club, and initial Veteran Day Oakmont parade organizer Mel (and Kathy) Ruiz. But time marches on, and the renewed Oakmont Veterans Club has stepped up to embellish the event. Rooted in patriotism, the need for continued veteran recognition has existed since the last parade in 2016. Who better than the Vets Club in Oakmont, started by David Vogl, to take the reins. Comprised of veterans from WW2, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and Afghanistan, could there be a better organization here to take the lead?
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For a very limited time, tell any member of the Oakmont Gardens sales team “I want 10K my way” and save on the beautiful senior apartmentlivingof your choice. We’ll give you up to $10,000 in savings, any way you want it. LONG! Call 707-538-1914 today to learn more. Volunteer!Involved!
nLou Lacson EvER WondER hoW WE Got thE BiBlE? In the early years, biblical events spread through word of mouth, later written in scrolls. Now we have the Bible? Let’s find out. Join us on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the East Rec. Center.
How important volunteering is to our community has been one of the reoccurring themes in our 2030 conversations. We agree that our culture of volunteerism is one of our best successes in keeping dues modest and a powerful tool in connecting and making new friends. Is the time right for you now? This month we are featuring a variety of opportunities for your consideration. To see if one is a good fit for you, email and have a chat with the contact listed with each opening.GolfCourse Advisory Committee: Two openings for non-golfers who see importance of the golf course in our community. Non-golfers give a valuable prospective and help eliminate concerns about potential bias on part of the GAC. Contact Alan McLintock stillimportant.Contactofneighbors’inCommittee:Community(amthewineguy@gmail.com).EducationandTransparencyOpeningforanindividualalreadyactivethecommunitywithatunedinawarenessofconcerns,hopes.MaybealreadyhasideasissuesthatOVAmightwantorneedtoaddress.SueAiken(slaiken5440@gmail.com).FirewiseResourceCommittee:TimelyandDon’twanttobeonacommitteebutmakearealcontribution?Extensivetraining
The Oakmont Vets Club is excited to announce we are organizing and helping manage Oakmont’s Annual Veterans Day Recognition Event this year.
Volunteer Resource Committee: New committee focused on connecting volunteers with openings and creating a win-win. Looking for creative out of the box thinkers and/or data base strategists. Our mandate is for a committee of 5-9 and currently we are four women. We would welcome diversity. Is that you? Please contact Bev Leve (hikingbev@gmail.com).
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Emergency Preparedness Committee: How timely is this! Positions open for a vast array of needs and skills. Good training and comradery. Need mobility for a lot of the jobs but also opening for secretary and community liaison. Contact Pat Barclay (pjbarclay49@ gmail.com).Volunteer
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provided to be a firewise assessor and share your knowledge with Oakmont residents. Assessors are on a “call” basis after committee receives a request from a resident. Volunteer assessors make appointments to fit their own schedule. An assessment takes about one hour with another half hour of writing up report. Contact is Dave Watts (wattsup@gmail.com).
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This year, Veterans Day on November 11 will feature a parade, flag-waving stirring music, and a talk that befits recognition of our nation’s finest. A Sentinel from the Society of the Honor Guard Tomb of the Unknown will deliver an address. He will talk about honoring and remembering the service and sacrifice of the Unknown servicemen buried on the east plaza of the Memorial Amphitheater, as well as the empty crypt dedicated to our nation’s missing. This is the first announcement for our Veteran’s Day Recognition Event in 2022. Although there will be others as we get closer to November 11, we sincerely hope you will put on your calendar this celebration, and join in with us to celebrate, recognize, and honor our country’s veterans.
Helpers: Must be prepared to hear a lot of “thank-yous.” This important facilitator works from the comfort of home, connecting Oakmonters who need a ride with drivers who have signed up and listed times they are available. Skills require ability to hear on the phone. Time commitment is about one hour a day for two weeks a year. A very gratifying job. Contact Matt Zwerling (zwermd3@gmail.com).
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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 card key and proof of Covid vaccination. Please confirm your attendance to Priscilla, proslyn49@aol. com by September 12. oCtoBER Bon aPPEtit WhEn: October 6, 6 p.m. WhERE: Salt and Stone, 9900 Highway 12, Kenwood, CA. Outdoor Reservationdining.islimited to 20. We’ll be visiting another local favorite just down the road. Salt and Stone is famous for delicious seafood, steak and pasta with incredible views. Great wine menu and excellent cocktails. Please RSVP to Marilyn, marilyn_ mckeever@hotmail.com by September 29.
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The goal of InvestOAK is to advance members’ knowledge and understanding of investment options and strategies for retirement. Membership experience ranges widely. There is no actual monetary aspect to the club’s activities, none of which are investment advice.TheInvestOak club meeting will typically feature a new investment topic each month, a Market Update and discussion with your participation encouraged. If you have a topic of interest or want deeper involvement in club activities, let’s talk.
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invEStinG in aRt The Dow Jones is down some 3,000+ points this year and the S&P 500 is in the slumps. When the economy is uncertain, it might be time to diversify with alternative investments, one being art investments. In this next meeting Carolyn Watson, club member, will discuss different ways to invest in art, break down each way including the pros and cons of your choice then learn where to buy/where to sell. Interested Oakmont residents are invited to attend the next regular meeting, which will be Friday, September 16, 10–11:30 a.m. in Room B, Central Activities Center unless conditions prohibit.
Valley of the Moon Fellowship (VOMF) is a bimonthly gathering for fellowship, open discussions on items of interest, opportunities for community service, and spiritual reflection and renewal. The group is non-sectarian and is welcoming and inclusive to all. Please join us on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, from 1–2:30 p.m. in Room B at the Central Activity Center (CAC). Bring along a snack to share, if you wish, and engage in fellowship, make new friends, discover new horizons, and depart feeling renewed.Hopeto see you!
Learn new techniques and create cards for all occasions during this new club’s meeting. The September 14 session will feature three cards: wedding/anniversary, birthday, and best wishes. We will discuss what themes you would like in future months. Cost is $20/session. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and space is limited to 12 people. We meet in the CAC Art room from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Bring: scissors, adhesive, bone folder, stamping mat, and a bag/box to store your creations. Excited to create with you! Call me with any questions at (760) 809-2760.
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oCtoBER mixER: oCtoBERfESt! Save the date: October 21. SinGlES mEmBERShiP It’s not too late to become a Singles’ member. Club dues are $12 annually. Please complete a blank form located in the Singles folder at the OVA office and include your check for $12 made out to OSC and place them in the membership folder. namE BadGES Order your magnet name badge by completing the name badge form in the Singles folder and including your check for $9.50 made out to OSC.
We live in challenging times. Change happens all around us. Stress and anxiety are often daily companions. And losing a loved one is perhaps the most difficult and demanding of all. For those going through grief and loss, help is available. Please join the weekly Grief Support Group which meets Tuesday mornings from 9–10:30 a.m. at 6637 Oakmont Drive, Suite B. This is an open-ended, drop-in group, led by a local hospice bereavement counselor. Come and share with others who are going through similar loss. Find strength in community. You are not alone in this journey! For more information, please call 540-9838 or email LarryHallett@ContinuumHospice.com.
InvestOAK meetings are held on the third Friday of the month. Members can expect an email notice in the days preceding the meeting. For further information or to join the distribution list for meeting notices contact me at leonard.grosso@yahoo.com.
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Pinochle time is now. We play every week on Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon. Please join us for a fun time. Open to all levels or skill, from beginners to Weadvanced.play100-point games and the winners gets a quarter from each opponent at their table. We are located in the CAC building in the card room in back. Email me at pinochlerod@gmail.com for more information.
Good news for anyone wishing to learn how to play the ukulele. The Oakmont Ukesters start the next series of beginner tutorials on Friday, September 23 at 10 a.m., in OVA Suite B. To permit social distancing, classes are limited to 10 participants. Due to ongoing COVID concerns, preregistration, proof of vaccination, and masks will be required. A Zoom option will also be available. Ukester tutorials are designed for people who have never played ukulele before and wish to start a musical journey that can last a lifetime. In seven weekly one-hour lessons, participants will learn how to hold and tune an ukulele, basic strum patterns and chords, and many easy songs. No experience or musical knowledge necessary. All you need is a ukulele, a burning desire to play it, and a music stand. We guarantee that at the end of the first lesson, you will be able to play at least one simple song. The Oakmont Ukesters are a group of enthusiastic uke players ranging from brand-new tutorial graduates, to experienced players. Our primary objective is to relax and have fun. For information and pre-registration, contact me at 591-1929, or email hikingscott@yahoo.com.
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o akmont Volunteer helpers nMatt Zwerling RiDEs tO OakMONt 2030 Oakmont 2030, the visioning of what Oakmont can look like in the year 2030, is in full swing. It is fun, the mood is energetic, and the ideas forthcoming are exciting.There is concern, however, that there are a number of residents who don’t drive and may not have an opportunity to participate in the in-person conversations and Oakmont Volunteer Helpers would like to assist anyone who would like a ride to Berger Center for one of the sessions. All you have to do is contact the current Coordinator, whose phone number is listed in the gray box on the OVA page at the back of the Oakmont News. There is still time to participate in Oakmont Tomorrow conversations on August 26, 29 and 31, so give us a call and arrange a ride. Also, we are in need of a couple of people to serve as Coordinators, matching those who request a ride with a driver. Call me at 539-8996 for particulars. And we would love to have someone step up and join our great board—not a lot of work and another way to volunteer!
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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. SEPtEmBER mixER hula dEmonStRation and iCE CREam SoCial
Also, we are bringing back Scrooge In Love this holiday season due to popular demand. It is the story of what happens to Scrooge a year later... Great singing, dancing, acting and the costumes and set are fabulous.Call529-0861 or visit our www.6thstreetplayhouse.com.website: table tennis Club
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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.
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We would love to welcome the Oakmont Village residents to 6th Street Playhouse to enjoy plays and musicals together. We are thrilled to be offering group discounts again this season. Receive a 10% discount on groups of 10 or more and save 20% on groups of 20 or more. Note: all tickets must be for the same performance date and time. Our new season just opened with Pride and Prejudice to rave reviews on the Monroe Stage. Cabaret, “A Risqué and Provocative Musical” is up next in the GK Hardt Theatre. Patrons are especially excited about this production. Here are the dates and times of the performances: Fri., Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 18, 2 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 24, 2 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 2 p.m.; Thu., Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 2, 2 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.; and Sun., Oct. 9, 2 p.m.
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Then, starting in early November, back on the Monroe Stage is The River Bride (La Novia del Río). “Brazilian folklore and lyric storytelling blend into a heartrending tale of true love, regret, transformation, and the struggle to stay true to your family while staying true to yourself.”
nKeith Sauer PinG PonG PlayERS havE moRE fun If you wander by Upper West Rec. three afternoons a week you will hear a lot of banter and laughter. It’s a dozen or so table tennis players playing doubles at the four Anyonetables.can join us and you don’t even need a paddle. We welcome players at all levels. It’s good for body and brain according to the experts. And did I mention it’s a lot of fun? We play Tuesdays from 3:30–5:30 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 3–5 p.m. For questions email sauerdough@gmail.com, or call me at 694-6574.
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.
o akmont s quares 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.
WhEn: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 13, 4:15–5:15 p.m.
Reenie says the smile on her face when she is square dancing is quite genuine. “It’s just plain fun!” 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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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.
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.
If you are not a member of OakMUG, no problem, you may sign up at the door. Membership is $10 per person per year.
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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.
hELP NEEDED FOR JOiN-a-CLuB NiGht OLBC needs two volunteers for Oakmont’s Join-aClub 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. GRouP lESSonS We tried something new by holding group lessons in response to our July Demo Day. We had mixed results. On Thursday we had 12 trainers and two learners. But it was a beautiful day and a great chance for all of us to get out there on the green. On Saturday, we had six trainers and six learners—a perfect match. We took three rinks. Bob S began with an introduction to lawn bowling. Then we spread out over the three rinks for more individual attention. The club has a great group of instructors but sometimes it’s hard to have people available when they’re needed. Talk to Bob if you’re interested in being a trainer. Truth is, sometimes the best way to really learn something is to teach it.
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touRnamEntS Men’s Pairs has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 18, at 12:30 p.m. Jim K won the Men’s Singles Tournament. Jim defeated James in the semi-finals and defeated Jim B in the final round. (Is there something about being named James?) Jim B is still fairly new to the game and blew us all away with his skill getting into the final round. As I write this, Women’s Singles is heading into the second round. We had five winners in the first round (in alpha order): Bonnie, Denise, Diane, Jeana, and Pam. Diane is another fairly new player and l awn Bowling nMary Blake it’s exciting to watch her play so well. And a special thanks to Marilyn G who was there to cheer us on just a day after surgery.
Women’s Singles Tournament. (Photo by Topher Gayle) EQuiPmEnt foR SalE Besides the array of used bowls that Jim K finds for us, he has also found a less expensive source for brand new bowls. And he has new measurers available for sale. Jim tells me that they’re no longer doing tape measurers (evidently people cut their fingers on them) and are now doing cord. Contact Jim if you’re interested in either.
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CommEntS As summer ends, we have fewer events to talk about. Let us know if there’s something you’d be interested in seeing in this column. CominG EvEntS Tuesday, September 13, morning: Open Singles TournamentTuesday,September 27, morning: Novice Singles TournamentFriday,October 28, afternoon: Halloween Bowl/ DinnerWebsite: OakmontLawnBowling.com. Email: OakmontLawnBowling@gmail.com.
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 andRichardiPad? Lazovick will be presenting and he is going to show you how to organize, find, share, and even edit your photos. 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. Please join us for this event on September 17 at 2 p.m. at the East Recreation Center. This event will be two hours with a break. Masks will be required.
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A dramatic play with contemporary overtones will be staged by Oakmont Playreaders’ Ron and Sandy White on September 5 and 12. Ron and Sandy play the two characters in this David Mamet monument to workmanship. Oleanna is about the power struggle between a university professor and one of his female students. She decides to accuse him of sexual harassment so as to ruin his chances for tenure. Back to comedies on September 19 and 25 when Star Power presents Neil Simon’s I Ought to be in Pictures. Marcel Coder, Ron White and Ginny Smith star in this story of a young girl who hitchhikes from New York to Los Angeles in hopes of becoming famous through her estranged screenwriter father. Problem is: he’s a wreck.JoinOakmont Playreaders every Monday at 2 p.m. in Room B of the CAC for an hour of fun. In October, Oakmont Playreaders presented Better late by Larry Gelbart, a complicated and humorous tale of two husbands (one current, one former) and one wife living for a time under one roof. Readers: seated, Jane Borr, Ginna Zoellner; standing, Dennis Hall, Jeff Sheff and Ron White.
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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 Center, 310 White Oak Dr. Hours: Daily 6 AM–9 PM. Closed Christmas Day. It 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.
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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
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
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)
Marianne Neufeld, Director marianne.neufeld@oakmontvillage.com
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. 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.
h 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.
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. Coo RDI n Ato R Rides to sAppointmentsmedicaleptember1–15 Ron Kaufman 707-541-6713 september 16-30 Marianne Neufeld 707-953-5302
Olga Ydrogo, Director olga.ydrogo@oakmontvillage.com
PASSAGES Please contact OVA resident Bev Schilpp by phone 538-4293 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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n CityBus #16 bus takes residents to 5 different shopping centers weekday mornings and around Oakmont afternoons.
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JACUZZI HOURS: Same as facility. No one under 18 years in West and East pools and Jacuzzis.
PA s mA n AG ement Com PA n 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
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Elke Strunka, Treasurer (Non-voting elke@oakmontvillage.comofficer) ChristelMANAGERAntone christel@oakmontvillage.com to join online is when up for
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Jess Marzak, President jmarzak@oakmontvillage.com Mark Randol, Vice President mark.randol@oakmontvillage.com Iris Harrell, Secretary iris.harrell@oakmontvillage.com
n Sonoma County Transit #30 bus goes to Memorial and Kaiser Hospitals and downtown Santa Rosa. Returns via Oakmont to Sonoma.
2022–2023 ovA boA r D o F D I r EC tor S E-mail: askova@oakmontvillage.com
The following are OVA Guest Pass types and duration: 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. StorAGE unItS AnD PArkInG Call Oak Creek RV & Storage, P.O. Box 2246, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. 707-538-3230 oA kmont VI ll AG e A sso CIAt I on 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 m AI nten A n C e o ff IC e Hours: Daily 6 AM–10 PM Tel Maintenance539-6720 Building (next to Central Auditorium) Con D om I n I um fI n A n CIA l m A n AG ement ( C fm ) OVA Accounting Tel 800-585-4297 O akm ON t News Tel E-mail:707-206-1957cjmprod567@gmail.com
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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
ARC h I te C tu RA l off IC e Hours: M– Th 9 AM–Noon, 1–5 PM Tel 6637539-0701Oakmont Dr., Ste. A E-mail: christel@oakmontvillage.com
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moRE tECh: a luminouS CoChonnEt Raphaël Paesa, a technician from Toulouse, has invented a luminous cochonnet allowing the extension of games into the twilight or even the night. “Cocholed” (https://www.cocholed.com) is a regulation-size green plastic-injected shell that encases a small LED bulb with four hours of battery life. After selling out the initial offering, the inventor is scaling production for the international market to have sufficient supply by the end of the summer.
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Jeanne ann sparks, age 96, passed away in her home, August 17. Jeanne had been a resident of the Oakmont Village Community since the 2000’s where she enjoyed being a member of the Oakmont Community Church and volunteering. She loved the outdoors, fishing, bowling, traveling, cooking, classical music, and was an accomplished violinist from a very young age. A loving mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, she will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by her three sons, Gregg (Yook), Kirk, and Todd Sparks; 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.Jeannewaspreceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert Bloomdale, and her partner Jim Rusch. Please contact OVA resident Bev Schilpp by phone, 538-4293 or E-mail wallyschilpp1@peoplepc.com, to publish the name and date of death of your loved one in the Oakmont News
This effectively allows both pointing to get close to the cochonnet and shooting to knock away an opponent’s boule, the two basic pétanque throws.
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What: Beginning Rumba Partner Dance Classes WhEn: Wednesdays, October 6, 13 and 20 timE: 4–5:15 p.m. WhERE: Lower West Rec. CoSt: $10 pp for single class; $8 pp for two or more classes purchased at the same time In October, Rumba will be taught in the beginning partner dance classes. Rumba is a beautiful Latin dance with Afro-Cuban origins. It is danced to slower music than Cha Cha or Salsa. Rumba music was made popular in the United States in the late 1920’s by orchestra leaders such as Xavier Cugat. Besides slower Latin music, there are also a lot of contemporary non-Latin songs that Rumba can be danced to. Some of these are “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, “You’ve Got A Friend” by James Taylor and “Fields of Gold” by Sting. 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. In addition to being fun and a great way to get exercise, partner dancing is good for our muscles, balance, brains and spirit! 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.
Google’s Pétanque Doodle is engaging, even addictive, and a pleasant enough way to spend some time—or to avoid what otherwise might be more pressing tasks.
18 The Oakmont News / September 10, 2022 Home Health Care, Inc. Offers a full range of Home Care services including RN, LVN, CNA, Home Health Aide 707-538-0679Companions St. Francis Flooring Inc. Free In-Home Flooring Design Consultation Within Sonoma County we SpecIalIze In reSIdentIal & commercIal FloorIng Discounts707-539-4790FREEESTIMATEStoOakmontResidents Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat by appointment only 116www.stfrancisflooring.comCalistogaRoad,SantaRosa (Behind St. Francis Shopping Center) • Hardwood • Carpet • Vinyl • Laminate • Cork Floors • Duraceramic Owners & Operators Cheryl & Kerry Brown with Holly • Excellent Customer Service • Competitive Pricing • In-House Licensed Installers • All Work Done In a Timely Manner • Check Out Flooring Samples From Our Large Showroom • Serving Sonoma County For Over 30 Years Calistoga Road Hwy12 Safeway St.FlooringFrancis St.FrancisShoppingCenter StoreTire Parking LicenseConstruction#879688 nDon McPherson GooGlE’S PÉtanQuE doodlE Pétanque aficionados around the world awoke on July 31 to a surprise: “Celebrating Pétanque,” a new Doodle game on their Google search engine belowbouletowardandboule,thealgorithmicpracticewww.google.com/doodles/celebrating-petanque).(https://Intheinteractivegame,youcanchoosetosoloortoplaysinglesordoublesagainstanopponent.Acochonnetistossedoutontoterrainautomatically.Puttingyourcursorontheclickingthemousebuttonandpullingbackthenreleasingthemousebuttonsendstheboulethecochonnet.Anarrowappearsabovethetoallowadjustingdirectionandalineappearsittoillustrateintendedvelocityofthethrow.
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 right away. Anyone, regardless of experience, is welcome to enjoy the challenge and camaraderie of a simple game 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. Oktoberfest, the final tournament and pot luck picnic of the season, is on Saturday, October 22. Two friendly games followed a potluck dessert social in this summer’s second Evening Pétanque.
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The further you pull back the line below the boule, the further the boule will travel. It takes practice adjusting the direction and velocity, just like in the “real” game! The Doodle plays much better on a computer with a mouse than on a phone, where the “throwing” action has to be managed with just finger swipes. The player with the most points at the end of the third round wins.
Cocholed will sell for 13.90 Euro for one, 24.90 for two, and 33.90 for three plus shipping. Looking ahead to new frontiers, Paesa is working on an “intelligent” throwing circle that will emit a sound in the event of a “foot fault.”
A wonderful loop that takes us through bay forests and down to Muir Woods National Monument. Great views and more shade than not. This is a 7.6-mile loop with 1,430’ of elevation change. It’s a hike that has it all: bay forests, spectacular redwoods, and great views from the ridge we will climb to above Muir Woods. Bring your poles, lunch, plenty of liquid, and layers of clothing. Departs Berger at 8:30 a.m. Hike leader is Jeff Zalles, jeffzalles@gmail.com, (415) 999-5333.
Explore early Fall colors on the upper East side on a 5-mile out and back via the Causeway and East Ridge Trail to the 3 Bridges Vista Point. Gradual 500’ elevation gain culminating in great views of the Tolay Lake valley, vineyards and San Francisco Bay. Picnic lunch at the top. Prepare for possibly muddy trails. Regional Park Pass or $7. Leave Berger at 9. Hike leader is Marilyn Pahr, 541-6430.
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The Oakmont Hiking Club is headed for beautiful Lake Tahoe for our semi-annual “Tri-Niter” outing organized by Mary Lou Hicks. Over 40 of us are staying at the Best Western in Truckee and have two days of hiking planned with short, intermediate and long hikes capped off by a group dinner on Wednesday night at a local restaurant. Our next threenight outing will be in the spring and the destination will be announced later. We love new members and there is a hike level for just about everyone.
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August 18 Long Hike to Hearts Desire Beach, led by Frank Galli. Left to right: Linda Fischer, Frank Galli, Jeff Zalles, David Steinberger and John Ferreira. (Photo by Gary Andersen)
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o DemocraticakmontClub nThomas Amato hot CalifoRnia aSSEmBly RaCE ComES to oakmont 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. Damon Connolly.Sara Aminzadeh.
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Choose from a select group of one bedroom apartment homes offered without an Entrance Fee. Now, you can call Spring Lake Village home and experience the renowned spirit of community and wellbeing along with the flexibility of a monthly agreement. Come see the campus and available apartments and how this option can work for you. Think of your future on your terms with engaging opportunities, interesting neighbors and dedicated staff providing the services you want. Call 707.579.6964 for more information and to arrange a Rosa, CA 95409
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.TheSeptember 12 Forum begins at 7 p.m. and 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 Democrats’ website (oakmontdemclub.com).Meetthecandidates and decide who you think will best represent our community.
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SuCCESSful CoRk CRaft ClaSS SI Oakmont Wine Country hosted a sold-out cork craft class. Participants who ranged from experienced crafters to those who had never used a glue gun, made wall hangings from grapevines and “cork grapes.” The class was led by Cynthia Goodwin, PresidentElect of the Oakmont club. This was an opportunity to make a keepsake, and meet new friends. We enjoyed homemade muffins and wonderful croissants which were donated by Cafe Des Croissants. Feedback from the attendees has the Soroptimist members brainstorming to plan the next craft activity. Proceeds from the event fund the Soroptimist Live Your Dream scholarship program for women. If you are interested in learning more about the Oakmont Soroptimist Club, contact me at Deniseb. siowc@gmail.com.
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.
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