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The Oakmont News / March 1, 2016
Oakmont HEARS
Hearing, Education, Advocacy, Research and Support nJohn Taylor, HEARS President
Next Meeting: Wed., March 30, 10 am–noon, East Rec. Center
Subject: Exchange of hearing information among Oakmonters and a presentation by Apollo Hearing, a startup for internet hearing aids. Apollo founders will describe their plan to build and provide low cost hearing aids over the internet. HEARS is trying to help them get hearing aid user information for development of their company strategies. A wealth of information on hearing issues exists that can be described by some of our Oakmont residents. Part of the March meeting will be devoted to their experiences and answers to participant’s questions. Here’s something that could be of use if you think you may have a hearing loss but haven’t done anything about it. A DIY (do it yourself) hearing test
nStephanie Wrightson
using an iPhone. Download the free (https://www. mimi.io/) app and play with it to your heart’s content. SRJC has organized a Hearing Strategy Support group meeting once a month on their campus. It is open and free to anyone. The February meeting was on Cochlear implants. The March meeting will be on Tinnitus. Contact coordinator Debbie Ezersky at dezersky@santarosa.edu for specifics. For a plethora of information on hearing issues, join the HLAA (Hearing Loss Association of America) hearingloss.com. A free CTAP (California Telephone Access Program) ALTO amplifier telephone is available to anyone who would like to evaluate and keep it, if useful. E-mail me if you are interested. To be included on the HEARS E-mail distribution contact Carol at alcarol@sonic.net.
Tennis Club
ALL CLUBS AND RESIDENTS INVITED TO APRIL FOOLS’ COMEDY NIGHT
OTC is hosting an April Fools’ Comedy Night, April 1, 5:30 p.m., Berger Center—an inexpensive, fun evening. The price is $40/table of eight (that’s only $5/ person!). Why so cheap? First, each table decides what refreshments to bring for their table, BYOB. The OTC will provide table settings, water and coffee. Second, we are the entertainment. One person, a few or all eight at the table provide one act—tell a joke, Fun, inexpensive April 1 perform a skit, sing, or? event for all clubs. If you’re shy, no one will make you perform (this is when you want to sit with that extrovert). Clubs or neighborhoods are encouraged to reserve an entire table and find out who has the most entertaining act. Silly is fine. After all, it’s April Fools’ Day. Don’t miss the fun! Deadline is March 25. See sign-up coupon. Questions? Contact Terri Somers, only1tls@att.net or (925) 876-8074.
Busy West Courts (but could it just be April Fools’ Day?)
SPRING MEMBERSHIP MEETING, FOOD AND WINE
Club members are invited to the spring membership meeting, Friday, March 11, 4:30 p.m., East Rec. Meet your 2016 officers, learn about this year’s tennis and social events, receive your 2016 OTC Roster and enjoy a no-cost buffet with wine. This is a business meeting for dues-paying members only. If you haven’t yet renewed your 2016 dues and/ or you wish to enroll your spouse/resident significant other, see the membership coupon. Submit your dues by March 1 to be included in the printed OTC roster.
SAVE THE DATE
Getting to Know You, our first 2016 social tennis event, is scheduled for April 9. Details in the next issue.
USTA TENNIS
Team Oakmont’s mixed doubles team beat the Airport Athletic Club on their home turf 2-1. Bring your beverage/snack and cheer on the ‘hood. Remaining matches: March 6, 11:30 a.m. (at La Cantera); March 12, 2 p.m. (West Courts); March 19, 12 p.m. (West Courts).
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
In March, we honor the pioneering achievements of women athletes—in particular, California-native Billie Jean King. Billy Jean is known for her court performance (20 Wimbledon titles; four US Open wins; and a French Open and Australian Open win). She did even more for women’s tennis off the courts. She played a significant role in establishing the Women’s Tennis Association and fought for gender equality. Who can forget her 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” win over Bobby Riggs?!
nRay and Marie Haverson
The Pasta King is coming to Oakmont
On March 19 we are having our Italian Dinner/ Dance with food supplied by the famous Pasta King. Menu as follows: 1. Pesto Polenta; 2. Anti-Pasta Trays; 3. Italian Meat Balls; 4. Pasta in Marinara Sauce; 5. Mixed Green Salad with Herbal Vinaigrette Dressing; 6. Rolls and Butter; 7. Fruit Basket Chocolate and Vanilla Cake with Whipped Cream. Music is provided by Billy Mac and Company. You asked for it—you got it: “The Mac Is Back.” This is a great band if you like 50s-60s music. If you like to dance be ready to spend the night on the dance floor. We have had a lot of request to bring them back so don’t miss this one. WHEN: Saturday, March 19 WHERE: Berger Center TIME: Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; dinner 5–6 p.m.; music 6–9:30 p.m. COST: Members $35pp, guest of member $40pp, non-members $49pp. Best deal $47pp includes membership.
THE SHA-BOOM EVENTS CLUB IS PROUD TO PRESENT A SALUTE TO THE KINGSTON TRIO
Open to all Oakmont residents, membership to Sha-Boom Events Club is not required. Country Line has been performing the Kingston Trio Show since 1969. They have even played with the Kingston Trio over the years. If you want to roll back time, have some laughs and enjoy a fabulous show you will not want to miss A Salute to the Kingston Trio. This show will be table seating. Please feel free to bring your own food and drink to enjoy at your table. WHEN: Saturday, April 16 WHERE: The Berger Center TIME: 7–9:30 p.m. COST: $20 p.p. No membership required. Free cookies, coffee and lemon water
PLEASE NOTE!
All seats are reserved when your check is received. If you have people you want to sit with please make sure all checks are in one envelope or we cannot guarantee you will be sitting together, the same applies to tables of eight. There will be no switching from one table to another after your seat is assigned. If one person wants to reserve a table of eight and pay for all eight seats and give us the names later that is OK. We will need all names within 15 days of event per new OVA rules. Please keep in mind we have a no-refund policy, sorry. Thank you for your understanding.
JOIN OR RENEW YOUR OTC MEMBERSHIP
Deposit this coupon and a check for $20/person in the Tennis Club folder in the OVA Office. (Re)join by March 1 to be listed in the 2016 OTC Roster. Providing your E-mail implies permission to include your E-mail address in the printed roster. It is not shared elsewhere. Name:________________________________________________________________________________________
E-mail address:______________________________________ Phone Number:____________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________________________
APRIL FOOL’S COMEDY NIGHT Sign-up form FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 5:30 PM, BERGER CENTER
Submit this coupon and your $40 in the OVA Office Tennis Club folder by March 25.
Name:________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:________________________________
Guests at your table of eight: _____________________________________________________________________
Passages Robert Waska, 18-year Oakmont resident, passed away January 16. Chris Cleveland, 22-year Oakmont resident, passed away February 9. Jack Ryan, 29-year Oakmont resident, passed away February 21. 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.