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Taylor Resigns As OVA President

nMarty Thompson

OVA President John Taylor has announced his resignation as president and from the Oakmont board, effective Sept. 30, when he plans to move from Oakmont to accommodate his wife’s health. “During the past year I have been searching for a living arrangement that would enhance personal care for my wife and permit me to be more closely associated with her on a daily basis,” Taylor said in a joint July 20 statement with his wife, Joanne. He said her long period of disability and limitations had made the search for the right facility difficult due to limited capacity and long waiting lists. “Unexpectedly, a unique set of circumstances has led to an offer for our immediate admission to the University Retirement Community in Davis,” Taylor said. “Joanne will have skilled nursing care and I can enjoy an independent living apartment arrangement in the same building.” Taylor was elected to the board in 2013 and is in his second one-year term as president. He also was on the board for a year in 2004–05. “Since coming to Oakmont in the fall of 1988, we have appreciated the activities, friendships and beauty of the Valley of the Moon along with enjoying Oakmont’s volunteer opportunities.” During his time in Oakmont, Taylor was a leader of a number of projects, including remodeling and expanding the Central Activities Center and upgrading the West Recreation Center grounds. When a board member resigns, the remaining members appoint a replacement to serve until the next election, which would be next April. Board members will elect a new president.

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nJim Brewer

September 1, 2014 • Volume 52, Number 17

A Possible Bridge to Annadel Park?

If a few things fall into place over the next few months, a pedestrian bridge could be built giving Oakmont residents permanent access to Annadel State Park. In a report to the Oakmont Village Association Board recommending the project, the Oakmont Community Development Committee (OCDC) said a 75-foot fiberglass bridge could be constructed

across Santa Rosa Creek at the end of Meadow Green Place for roughly $200,000. The cost would include a keypad or card reader system to restrict access. “The OCDC is recommending to the OVA Board of Directors that that they do the necessary steps to build a pedestrian-only bridge across the creek to guarantee a permanent point of access for both Oakmonters into Annadel and for Wild Oak residents to have access to Oakmont,” Susan Millar, chair of the OCDC, said in the report. “We leave the problem of a bicycle path up to the County of Sonoma and the City of Santa Rosa to resolve.” See bridge on page 11

Shakespeare on the Green

nJim Brewer

The Santa Rosa Creek bridge adjacent to the water treatment plant off Stone Bridge Road. The future of what is now Oakmont’s lone direct access to Annadel State Park is uncertain. (Photo by Marty Thompson)

Turnout for four evening performances of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream on the Oakmont Golf Club’s driving range averaged 110 per night, exceeding expectations and suggesting that more community events are in order, organizers say. “We didn’t know how it would work out, but it was very successful,” said Mike Ash, the club’s new general manager. “But it exceeded my expectations, frankly.” Ash said OGC is now thinking about doing more events that the community can enjoy, like concerts or even a dog show. The modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy was staged by the Bacchus Theater Company on a knoll on the golf green for enthusiastic audiences on four July nights. Admission was free. People could bring their own refreshments, but food and drinks were available for purchase.

OVA OKs Renting Space for Relocated West Rec. Events

nAl Haggerty

The job of relocating more than 600 events from the West Recreation Center during its remodel looks a lot easier after the Oakmont Village Association Board of Directors gave its manager approval to use temporary space at three locations in the village and a Santa Rosa dance studio. Most of the events will be moved to the 2,000 sq. ft. former beauty salon on Stone Bridge Road, which OVA will rent for $2,400 a month for at least three months beginning Sept. 15. Manager Cassie Turner said other events will be moved to the East Golf Course’s 1,400 sq. ft. banquet room, which the Oakmont Golf Club will make available until noon each day at no charge; the former location off Oakmont Drive of Curves for Oakmont Village Association 6575 Oakmont Drive, Suite 7 Santa Rosa, CA 95409-5906

$185 a month, and the Annadel Dance and Fitness Studio in Santa Rosa for $30 an hour. The total cost will be just under $5,000 a month. Turner said the four locations will accommodate about 75% of the affected events and activities, although some will have to be scaled back. She said the expense of changes in the beauty salon building for the activities will be minimal. Turner, in her monthly report, listed new complications regarding the West Rec. remodel and its costs. She said the city seems to continue to come up with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance requests adding on more and more See relocated events on page 11 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID SANTA ROSA, CA PERMIT NO. 323

Titania, the enchanted fairy queen, expresses her love to Bottom, whose head has been changed to that of an ass. (Photo by Keith Sauer)

Ash said that future events might serve as a small source of needed revenue for OGC, but the main thing would be for community enjoyment.

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Hearing Procedure, Enforcement and Fine Policy for Violations of the Governing Documents

nOVA Administration

The following Hearing Procedure, Enforcement and Fine Policy for Violations of the Governing Documents is published for your review and written comments to ova@ sonic.net or delivery to OVA Office, 6575 Oakmont Dr., Ste #7, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 before October 14. The Oakmont Board of Directors will review resident comments and make its decision concerning the revised policy at their October 21 Business Meeting. 1. Notice and Hearing Procedures. This Hearing Procedure, Enforcement and Fine Policy (this “Policy”) will be followed whenever the board meets to consider an alleged governing document violation which could result in disciplinary action against a member. a. Notice of violation. Upon report of a violation of the association’s governing documents to the board, the violating member shall be given a written Notice of Violation. The Notice of Violation shall contain, at a minimum, the following: (i) a description of the violation; (ii) notice that the violation may result in a hearing and possibly a fine or other enforcement measures including without limitation suspension of voting rights and use of common areas; and (iii) instructions for the member to dispute, if applicable, the report of violation (record of which, if and when received by the association, shall be attached to the Notice of Violation and made a part thereof). b. Notice of Hearing. Should the board determine to hold a disciplinary hearing regarding the violation described in the Notice of Violation, a written Notice of Hearing will be sent to the member at least ten days prior to the hearing and will be given either personally or by first-class mail to the member’s most recent address shown in the Association’s records. The Notice of Hearing shall contain, at a minimum, the following: (i) the date, time and place of the hearing; (ii) the nature of the alleged violation for which the member may be disciplined (including the references to the specific provisions of the governing documents which are alleged to have been violated; (iii) a statement that the member has a right to attend and may address the board at the hearing; and (iv) a list of disciplinary measures which may be imposed as a result of the hearing. c. Opportunity to Be Heard. The member shall have the right to send a letter, send a representative, or appear in person with or without a representative to present evidence as to why he/she should not be disciplined and/or did not commit the alleged violation. The hearing will be held during an executive session meeting of the board, unless the member requests in writing to the board prior to the hearing that the hearing be held during an open session board meeting. d. Rescheduled Meetings. In the event the member fails to appear for a hearing, the board will review the evidence presented to date and make its decision accordingly. Upon timely, written request and for worthy cause, the accused member may be granted a continuance to a new hearing date. The board is under no obligation to reschedule a hearing to accommodate a member’s schedule. e. Correction of Violation. In the event the violation is corrected prior to the hearing date, the board may, if appropriate and in its sole discretion, discontinue the disciplinary proceedings. f. Notice of Decision. Within 15 days after the hearing, the member will be given written notice by personal delivery or first-class mail of the board’s decision whether to impose disciplinary measures against the member, and, if so, what disciplinary measures will be imposed, when, and, if applicable, for how long. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no disciplinary action against the member arising from the alleged violation may be effective earlier than five days after the hearing. g. Record of Decision. A copy of the Notice of Hearing, along with a statement of the date and

manner of delivery of the Notice of Hearing entered by the association representative delivering the Notice of Hearing, along with the Notice of Decision, shall be filed with the minutes of the hearing. h. Conflicts of Interest. If a member of the board has a conflict of interest in a disciplinary matter (i.e., the board member filed the complaint, or the complaint was filed against the board member), that board member may not deliberate or vote on the board’s decision whether to impose disciplinary measures with respect to that matter. 2. Remedies for Enforcement. To enforce the association’s governing documents, the board may impose one or more of the remedies described below, as the board deems appropriate and in its sole discretion. The selection of one of the following remedies does not preclude the association from pursuing other remedies permitted under this policy, the association’s governing documents, at law and/or in equity. Possible Remedies/Disciplinary Measures: Warning letters; monetary penalties; suspension of the right to use common area recreational facilities and amenities; suspension of voting rights; imposition of a reimbursement assessment for (i) damage to the common area or (ii) costs incurred by the association to bring the owner and his or her separate interest or exclusive use common area into compliance; internal dispute resolution (“IDR”) or alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”); litigation. Suspension of membership privileges, as may be applicable, may be imposed for a period of up to 30 days for a single non-continuing violation. For a continuing violation including, without limitation, delinquencies in the payment of assessments, membership privileges may be suspended for so long as the continuing violation exists and remains uncured. Failure by a member to pay any monetary penalty or reimbursement assessment imposed within 30 days of the due date thereof may result in legal action against the member by the association to collect such amount. If the association is forced to retain an attorney to ensure compliance, or collect a monetary penalty or a reimbursement assessment, the member shall be liable for those attorney fees and costs and all related expenses, in addition to the amount of the monetary penalty or reimbursement assessment. 3. Fine Schedule. Violation of the association’s governing documents may result in the imposition of a monetary penalty, as the board may determine to be appropriate to the situation and as provided for in the fine schedule below. In addition to or instead of imposing monetary penalties, the board may pursue other remedies for enforcement described in this policy. First violation: fine up to $100 Second violation, same offense: fine up to $300. Third violation, same offense: fine up to $500. Additional violations, same offense: fine up to $500. Health and safety violations: fine up to $1,500. Continuing violations: fines up to $500 per day may accrue until the violation is cured. 4. Selection of Remedies. The association may pursue one or more enforcement remedies simultaneously. The selection of enforcement remedy does not preclude the association’s right to pursue any other remedies. 5. Architectural Approval. As required by the association’s governing documents, members must submit and receive approval from the Architectural Committee prior to making any changes to the outside of their homes, their landscaping or any structural change to or within their garages. Failure to do so will result in a penalty of $100 in addition to any subsequent penalty imposed as a result of enforcement proceedings. Failure to do so is also considered a violation and is subject to the remedies in the fine schedule described above.

nMary C. Patricia

Architectural Committee

Revised SHED POLICY

• A shed is an attached or non-attached accessory structure used only for storage. The construction or installation of the shed must have prior approval of the Architectural Committee. • Maximum size: Area: The shed may be up to 120 square feet in size. Height: The shed may be up to nine feet from grade, but it is recommended it be kept as low as practicable. • It is preferable that the shed be located where it is not visible from the street. If it is visible, it must be screened off by a trellis, plantings, or lattice. • Building material and color for the shed should match the existing residence as closely as is practicable. • The shed shall be placed level on concrete or other suitable base material. • The shed shall not encroach upon common areas, required set-backs or easements.

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League of Oakmont Maintained Area Associations nJohn Renwick

REMINDER

LOMAA Quarterly Meeting: Wednesday, September 3, 7 p.m., West Recreation Center. Reservations not required! Attorney Barbara Zimmerman will be available to answer HOA questions.

Correction A story in the Aug.15 edition of the Oakmont News incorrectly identified the drilling site for a possible new backup irrigation well under discussion by the Oakmont Golf Club. The proposed site is near the 17th hole of the West golf course.

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September Fun at the Quail Inn Monday Burger Night Every Monday Night from 5–7pm

Enjoy $6 Burger & Fries and get to know the locals! Taco Tuesday Every Tuesday Night from 5–7pm

$2 Beef Tacos, as well as $3 Coronas & $4 Margaritas Thursday Night Buffet Every Thursday Night from 5–7pm

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All Entrée’s come with choice of Soup or Salad Country Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & Seasonal Veggies $15 Pan-Seared Salmon, Lemon Pepper Aioli, Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Veggies $17 Grilled New York Steak, Mashed Potatoes, & Seasonal Veggies $17 Spaghetti Marinara, Meatballs & Garlic Bread $15 Upcoming Karaoke Nights The next karaoke nights are September 19 & October 17 from 7–10pm September Member-Only Events September 3: Eat, Drink and Be Members Dinner & live music from the New Skye Band. Event starts at 6pm. September 8: Play Ball Twilighter 9 holes of golf & a fun themed dinner to follow. 3pm Shotgun. Sign up in the club room at the West Pro Shop Please visit our brand new website, www.oakmontgc.com

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OGC

nChuck Wood

THE SECOND ANNUAL OAKMONT CONCERT and PICNIC AT OAKMONT GOLF CLUB

It is set: the Oakmont Village Association and the Oakmont Golf Club will jointly put on a grand concert and picnic event on the grounds of the club on Sunday, May 31 next year. Tentative hours are from 4–7 p.m. There will be free music and food for purchase. Mike Ash will lead the coordination and planning effort for the OGC, working with Marsha Zolkower as the point person for the OVA. Stay tuned for developing details.

KARAOKE NEWS FROM MYSTERY CONTRIBUTOR

Oakmont Karaoke—where senior superstars stand up and fulfill their fantasies as musical performers. Oakmont Karaoke! Where often times enthusiasm trumps talent. Oakmont Karaoke! Some of the most fun-loving folks you will ever meet! Oakmont Karaoke! We have two of the best MCs around—Debbie Kiddoo and Ross (slowest backswing in history) Alzina. These dueling DJs are DY-NO-MITE!

In the past, Oakmont Karaoke has had a reputation of being a somewhat sleepy affair, but lately there have been up-tempo appearances by Chubby Checker, the Beatles, and Johny B. Goode. One night the dancing got so wild they had to call the paramedics! (You think I’m kidding?) The two best ways to totally embarrass yourself are golf and karaoke, and here at Oakmont, you can do both in the same day. What a place to live! So, if you want to fulfill one of your fantasies (no, not that one), come join us for a fun-filled evening. And don’t worry—if you work up the courage to sing a song, only half of us are listening. Or, if you decide you’d just like to watch, come on out and prepare to

be entertained, appalled, laugh, cry and cringe. We’re not the best singers in the world, but we have as much (or more) fun than any group in Oakmont! And if you’re lucky, you might even hear Dolores Salidivar perform the country classic “Crazy.” So clear your throat, or dust off your dancing shoes. Come early and have dinner —that way you’ll have your table when the fun begins! WHEN: First Friday of every month, music begins at 7 p.m. WHERE: Quail Inn. Be there or be square! Written by Elvis Parsley

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18-Hole Tuesday & Thursday Women’s Club

nEileen Beltrano

Ross and Debbie—the dynamic duo!

Some people just know how to have fun!

New faces appear in the crowd every month, and first-time singers pop up all the time. But we also have our regulars. Andy Frauenhofer, accompanied by booming backup bass, Bruce Hulick, periodically pleases the crowd with his rendition of “Elvira,” (which always instigates a crazy line dance). Beverly Hamilton, the well-known author/glamour-girl, wows them with “Help Me Make It Through The Night,” and Bob Flores will croon his way into your heart.

Hi there ladies. It’s hard to believe it is September already. Where did the time go? Our Invitational is in two weeks (almost). How did that happen? I’m sure Connie Dominguez and her committee has everything place for a wonderful time. Speaking of a wonderful time, did everyone have a great time at our Guest Day on Aug. 14? Well, be sure to sign up for our Tuesday Guest Day on Sept. 9—time for some more fun! Tuesday’s General Meeting is this Tuesday, Sept. 2 and the first round of Thursday’s Club Championship is on Sept. 11. Wow, September is a very busy month. Good thing going back to school isn’t in the mix. Here are the results of Sweeps for the early part of August.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, EAST three little pigs, 25 players

Low Gross of Field: Linda Paul (75). First flight: first low net, L. Paul; second low net, M. Rossi; third low net, K. Mokricky; and fourth low net, J. Seliga. Second flight: first low net, Y. Smith; second low net tie, G. Manos, C. Buchold, M. Delagnes and M.A. Gibbs. Third flight: first low net, C. Sharpe; second low net, B. Vanvoorhis; third low net, S. Baxter; and fourth low net, D. Kendrick. Fourth flight: first low net, J. O’Toole; second low net, G. Fahrner; third low net, B. Robinson; and fourth low net, D. Johnson.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, WEST, 26 players

Low Gross of Field: Linda Paul (84). First flight: first low net tie, L. Paul and S. Wood;

third low net, L. Clark; and fourth low net, P. Buchholz. Second flight: first low net tie, Y. Smith and E. Huff; third low net, G. Manos; and fourth low net, K. Faherty. Third flight: first low net, L. Kilpatrick; second low net, L. Weiner; third low net, C. Carter; and fourth low net tie, C. Rexford and K. Wittes.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, WEST red, white and blue, 33 players

Low Gross of Field: Patty Buchholz (86). First place team, Leslie Clark, Joan DiMaggio, Carol Sharpe and Dee Johnson, 131; second place team, Joan Seliga, V. Jackanich and E. Comaduran, 132; third place teams tie, G. Manos, A. Miller, C. Carroll and G. Farhner, and K. Peters, Y. Smith, D. Kendrick and R. Lommori, 135.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, WEST GUEST DAY SCRAMBLE, 36 players

First flight: first place team, P. Wright, D. Ferini, J. Goodman and J. Buell, 52; second place team, E. Huff, M. Pierce, Y. Smith and E. Frauenhofer, 53; third place team, K. Makricky, K. Downey, S. Wood and L. Warner, 54. Second flight: first place team, N. DeSousa, P. Geissler, A. Larkin and C. Dominguez, 47; second place team, M. Yturalde, D. Cournale, J. Duport and J. O’Toole, 48; third place team, C. Carter, C. Locke, K. Wittes and M. Weitzenburg, 53. Closest-to-the-pins: Salle Wood—#5, Dorothy Cournale—#8, Jane O’Toole—#13. OK ladies, the weather is beautiful. See you out there!

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Senior Men’s Club

nJohn Williston

nBucky Peterson

As the lyrics in an old rock song goes, “Time keeps on slipping into the future” (Steve Miller’s Band), so goes the 2014 Seniors’ season. Only two dates left, Rio Vista on September 8 and Marin on September 24. Sign up now, or wait another seven months for your opportunity to play great golf courses with your golfing buddies from other golf clubs in the area at truly bargain prices. Car-pools leaving the Quail Inn parking lot the morning of the event are available. On August 7, a large contingent of Oakmont Seniors traveled to the Napa Valley Country Club to enjoy an almost perfect day on a manicured green carpet of a golf course which is located on a scenic overlook of Napa vineyards and mountains. Breakfast and lunch were served in a nearly new, and gorgeous, clubhouse and featured a veritable banquet of bacon, eggs, assorted pastries and fruits, morning sausages, fruit juice, etc. That was just breakfast. For lunch, one of the entries were the largest pork chops this writer has ever seen, trimmed of fat it still measured at least two inches thick and nearly covered the plate!

We have been busy the last several weeks! The Club Championship is complete. Congratulations to Danny Morgan who is our First Flight Champion and also to our second and third flight winners—Paul Corbitt and Larry Frediani. A bit off topic: General Tony Zinni, former Commander of the US Central Command will be in Sonoma on September 19 at 7 p.m. at the Vets Building on First Street West to give a talk as part of our Mentoring Alliance Speakers Series. His talk is timely because he was the President’s Special Envoy to the Israeli and Palestinian Peace Talks in 2002. Go to www.sonomamentoring.org for more information and I hope to see you there!

July 30: Wednesday Men’s Club CHAMPIONSHIP

Final round: First flight: first, Danny Morgan; second, John Weston. Second flight: first, Paul Corbitt; second, John Williston. Third flight: first, Larry Frediani; second, John Munkacsy. Consolation matches: First flight: first, Pete Waller; second, Shelly Brodsky. Second flight: first, Rick Yates; second, John Greig. Third flight: first, Gary Stone; second, Bill Wellman.

July 30, East: TWO-MAN, TWO BEST BALLS, ONE BEST BALL, 10 Teams

If you don’t believe me, check out the photos of the trip on the Seniors’ section of the oakmontgcmembers. com website. Here you will see the clubhouse, some of the beautiful views seen from the golf course, and photos of a 500+ yard par 5 golf hole with an awesome elevation change that allowed golfers to drive it way down the fairway and perhaps get hole-high with an iron second shot! The cart path down from the tee is called “Lombard Street” after its world-famous lookalike road in San Francisco.

First, Joe Lash/Blind Draw, 92; second, Don Schulte/Art Boot, 93; third tie, El Delagnes/Blind Draw, Tony D’Agosta/Tom Massip, Bob Thorsen/ Dick Scott, 94. Closest-to-the-pin (HCP 0–19): #8—Tom Massip, 48’11”, Keith Wise, 56’1”. Closest-to-the-pins (HCP 20–up): #8—Bob Thorsen, 15’0”; #16—Jim Spangler, 15’3”, Art Boot, 18’6”.

July 30, West TWO-MAN EVEN/ODD GAME

First flight (9.5–18.0): first, Frank Giannini and Bob Branstetter, 97; second, Nick Beltrano and Bob

Wednesday Men’s Club Giddings, 98; third, Alan McLintock and Gary Novak, 101. Second flight (20.5–30.5): first, Bill Smith and Tommy Yturralde, 102; second, Wayne Shomaker and Ed Pierson, 103; third, Lou Lari and John Garcia, 106. Closest-to-the-pins (HDCP 0–19): #8—Sal Cesario, 9’3”, Rick Yates, 12’8”; #13—Frank Giannini, 4’11”, Nick Beltrano, 9’4”; #16—Bob Giddings, 21’4”, Sal Cesario, 22’10”. Closest-to-the-pins (HDCP 20–up): #8—Wayne Shomaker, 6’8”, Gil Morgan, 7’3”; #13—Ed Pierson, 22’5”, Tom Wayne, 30’11”; #16—Larry Frediani, 10’0”; Bob Siela, 29’7”.

August 6, EAST INDIVIDUAL LOW NET

First flight (HDCP 0–21): first tie, Vic Fryling, Greg Carpenter, Joe Lash, 62; fourth, Keith Wise, 65. Second flight (HDCP 22–up): first, Jim Spangler, 55; second, Frank Smith, 62; third, Tony D’Agosta, 63; fourth, El Delagnes, 64. Closest-to-the-pins (HDCP 0–19): #8—Mike Isola, 28’5”; #16—Mike Isola, 34’9”. Closest-to-the-pins (HDCP 20–up): #8—Jim Spangler, 13’8”, Vic Fryling, 14’1”; #16—Keith Wise, 6’3”, Les Holve, 22’3”.

August 6, West: BEST 3 NET BALLS

First flight (11.0–17.8): first, Kevin Buehner, Pete Waller, Bucky Peterson and blind draw, 195; second, Doug Ewer, Dave Goulson, Ray Pierce and blind draw, 197. Second flight (18.0–up): first, Bob Flores, Bob Thompson, John Garcia and Lou Lari, 192; second, Bill Wellman, Gil Moreno, Larry Frediani and Rodi Martinelli, 198. Closest-to-the-pins (HDCP 0–19): #8—Bucky Peterson, 7’2”, Bob Thompson, 8’4”; #13—Danny Morgan, 10’4”, Bill Roberts, 14’7”; #16—Sal Cesario, 4’11”, Ray Pierce, 7’5”. Closest-to-the-pins (HDCP 20–up): #8—Frank James, 2’3”, Bob Siela, 15’5”; #13—Wayne Shomaker, 24’9”, no second; #16—Gil Moreno, 15’3”, Tom Wayne, 19’7”.

Thursday, August 8: Oakmont at Napa Valley Country Club

Two flights—Oakmont winners only: first, Bill Salmina, Frank Giannini, Tom Wayne, Gil Moreno and Chuck Mendenhall; second, Pete Waller, Frank Sites, Jim Scinto, Bob Thompson and Dennis DeSousa; third, Paul Corbitt, Alan McLintock, Dave Goulson and Ray Pierce. Closest-to-the-pin: Pete Waller, 14’. Results from the August 28 visit to Richmond Country Club will be reported in the next issue of the Oakmont News and on the website.

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9-Hole Thursday Women’s Club

nBarbara Bowman

SUNSHINE, FLOWERS AND A GREAT DAY

That’s what Niners Invitational Tournament Chairs Henni Williston and Valerie Boot promised, and on August 7 they delivered. Fifty-five women—Niners and their guests—played a two-best-ball-format competently managed by Henni, and then, under Valerie’s direction enjoyed cocktails, luncheon and lively conversation at the Quail Inn.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

The Niners Club Championship will be played on Sept. 4 and 11 on the East course. Paired foursomes will compete according to September 1 handicaps. Sweeps will not be played on these two days, and all play will follow the field. Joan Eiserloh and Arlene Keenley co-chair. From Captain Ruth Levy: “Good luck and may you all do your very best!” The Niners will hold their second meeting of the year on September 11 at the East clubhouse, starting at 11:30 a.m., following play. On September 4, a signup sheet for sandwich selection for those attending the meeting will be posted in the Pro Shop. At the meeting, we’ll enjoy our sandwiches while hearing the results of the Club Championship, and then congratulate the winners with cake and coffee. Plan to attend.

JULY 31, EAST FRONT SWEEPS, 24 PLAYERS

First flight: first, E. LaPointe; second tie, R. Levy, C. Carroll and C. Rexford; third, L. Yates. Second flight: first, A. Krajci; second, D. Wallace; third tie, J. Rietow and H. Williston. Third flight: first, N. Young; second, V. Boot; third, S. Dinwiddie.

AUGUST 14, EAST FRONT SWEEPS

60s flower children? No, happy tournament participants Nancy De Sousa, Susan Boak, Vickie Jackanich and Linda Yates. Looking good, gals.

Ruth Levy, Josie DiBenedetto and Linda Yates assisted Henni and Valerie, and Lisa Karjalainen did her usual magic with the decorations. Thanks to each of you for making the day possible, and to John Theilade for his scoring assistance. Raffle prizes and tournament monetary awards completed the event.

First flight: first, L. Yates; second, P. Lash; third tie, M. Mar and J. Rockwell. Second flight: first, E. LaPointe, second, C. Rexford; third, C. Silva; fourth, A. Keenley. Third flight: first tie, B. Bowman and D. Wallace; third tie, J. Eiserloh and A. Engen; fourth tie, A. Krajci, N. Young and J Guerber.

WRENS NEWS

The Adams Springs WRENS put together their first invitational and we had a great time. We enjoyed a plentiful breakfast, nine holes of challenging mountain golf (great prizes), and a barbeque lunch with all the trimmings. Adams Springs will be the WRENS Board next year and we are so appreciative to have them as our newest club!

Fun, Food and Friendship

nPeggy Wright

New Niners Tammi Siela, Marie Crimaldi and Joanne Finnerty played in their first Niners tournament. Welcome to the group, ladies.

First: Janet Siela, Tammi Siela, Cecille Coar and Eva McGinn. Second: Linda Yates, Nancy De Sousa, Susan Boak and Vickie Jackanich. Third: Josie DiBenedetto, Bette Van Voorhis, Joanne Finnerty and Barbara Bowman. Closest-to-the-pin: first, Nancy DeSousa; second, Shirley Dinwiddie; third, Barbara Robinson.

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CLUB MEETING

Our capable Co-Chairs Henni Williston, Tournament, and Valerie Boot, Luncheon. Thanks! (Love the flowered golf skirts.)

9-Hole Monday Men’s Club

Please note the change for the final potluck dinner of Fun, Food and Friendship. It has been changed from Saturday, September 20 to Saturday, October 18 at the East Recreation Hall. If you were planning on attending this dinner, please note the date change. If you or anyone you know would be interested in taking over these dinners, please call me at 538-3345. Many people in Oakmont have enjoyed these dinners over the years. But in order for these dinners to continue, someone else will need to step forward and take them over. I have enjoyed doing these dinners but it’s time for me to step down. DATE CHANGE: Saturday, October 18

TIME: 5 p.m. cocktail hour; 6 p.m. dinner PLACE: East Rec.

SWEEPS RESULTS FOR August 4 Individual Low Net, 15 players

First place: Art Boot with a 29. Second place: Keith Wise with a 29.5. Third place: Gordon Hopper with a 32.5. Fourth place tie: Jim Norem, Gary Stone and Bob Thorsen, all with a 33. Closest-to-the-pin: Bob Thorsen, 36’.

SWEEPS RESULTS FOR August 11 Two-Man Best Ball, nine Teams

First place: Jim Norem/Bob Thorsen with a 24. Second place tie: Phil Bowman/Wendell Freeman, Tony D’Agosta/Gary Stone, and Noel Schween/ Keith Wise, all with a 26. Closest-to-the-pin: Phil Bowman, 9’7”, Noel Schween, 10’3”. Happy golfing!

Ladies Bunco

nIsabel Ashcraft

We’ll meet Monday, September 8 and every second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the card room in the Berger Center. All women of Oakmont, especially beginners are welcome. This is a very easy game. Call Sherry at 843-4191 to get on the list.

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These photos by Kathy Sowers caught the spirit.

Meadows Moves Ahead With Street Paving

Workers laid down asphalt paving on the extension of Stone Bridge Road from Oakmont Drive into The Meadows on Aug. 6. Both street extensions into the development were surfaced, although not opened to the public for traffic. (Photo by Star Power)

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New Restaurant Debuts

Café Sonoma opened in August in the First Community Bank building on Oakmont Drive, in space formerly occupied by Cafe de Croissant. Gregg and Stacey Chavaria and Chris Amsden greeted customers in the remodeled space featuring dark wood, memorabilia and antiques—many reminiscent of the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, which Amsden’s great grandfather helped build. Gregg Chavaria built the wine bar and the café’s long table. In the morning, Café Sonoma serves pastries, fruit salad, oatmeal, bagels and breakfast sandwiches along with coffee choices. The lunch menu features a variety of sandwiches, plus house-made tiramisu and, soon-tocome, canoli. Beer and wine will be added shortly.

Opening day lunch diners at Café Sonoma. (Photo by Star Power)

Bingo

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The Joys of Grandparents’ Week nVickie Jackanich

Community Support for Family Caregivers

“In my role with Oakmont Volunteer Helpers, I see how many people in our community are caring for loved ones at home,” says Marianne Neufeld, OVH President. “A support group that brings family caregivers together really fits with the OVH goal of neighbors helping neighbors.” Through the sponsorship of OVH, and with the backing of the Oakmont Community Foundation, Oakmont’s own Caregiver Support Group is starting up. The group will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, September 10, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Central Activities Center, Room B. The group is open to any Oakmont resident who is caring for someone in physical or mental decline. “If you are caring for your spouse, or parent, or a dear friend, you are welcome to join us,” says Dorothy Foster, MFT, who will facilitate the group. “It doesn’t matter if your loved one lives with you, in his or hers own home, or in a facility.” “More than anything, the group is an opportunity for people to share common concerns, as well as get tips from others on how to manage the normal frustrations and strains of caregiving, and laugh together, too” says Ms. Foster. The group will meet regularly throughout the year, the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, beginning September 10. There is no need to preregister. Come on the days that you can—and don’t forget to bring your entry badge! For more information contact me at 595-3054 or dicnvic@comcast.net.

A full week of events brought out a new generation of Oakmonters for competitions put on by members of the Grandparents’ Club. A variety images were captured by Oakmont News photographers. They included a robotics event, in which children were tasked by activity coordinator Troy Sowers to assemble as a team of 4–5 and use a can of Tinker Toys to build an underwater futuristic oceanographic research platform where people could live. Each team

then described their platform design to the total group. Features in the designs included landing areas for transport, living, eating, storage areas, and areas to keep animals. One included a retractable anchor. One included an ADA method for moving people with walkers and wheelchairs. Each team gave themselves a name. Among them are “Underwater Excavators,” “Coast Riders,” and “Things that go BOOM.”

Robotics event. (Photo by Kathy Sowers)

A young man sports a beret for correctly guessing that French coins would hit the water next in the coin toss. (Photo by Kathy Sowers)

Eric Valerga, grandson of Frank and Cathy Valerga, wins a leg of a sack race. (Photo by Star Power)

A winner’s smile in the Central Pool coin toss. (Photo by Kathy Sowers)

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renovations and additional costs. “Upstairs restrooms and the kitchen now must be made ADA compliant,” she said. The board hopes to open bids on the project Sept. 2, Taylor said.

CC&R FINES PROPOSAL MOVES FORWARD

The board voted unanimously at its Aug. 19 meeting to publish a proposed new policy for levying fines against homeowners who violate OVA’s CC&Rs. The policy imposing fines of up to $100 for the first violation, up to $500 for the third violation and up to $100 a day until the violation is cleared, will be published in the next two editions of the Oakmont News, seeking community input. The board unanimously approved spending up to $6,500 to update OVA’s website to make it easier to use for residents and a good marketing site to attract new residents. Jackie Ryan, a member of a subcommittee evaluating proposals, said, “This place is magical and we want to capture that.“ She said a new website would cut down on staff time to maintain the site. Issues surrounding the operation of Oakmont’s community garden, including who is entitled to have a garden and for how long, will be explored with the gardeners by a board committee consisting of directors Fran Dias and Andie Altman. President John Taylor questioned whether any gardener should have a plot in perpetuity and director Bob Giddings said he was concerned about access to everyone. A number of gardeners voiced concerns about discussion of instituting a two-year rotation lottery. While a lottery was recommended when the garden was established in 2007, it never became part of rules for the garden. Turner said the subject of introducing the lottery now would not be part of the ongoing discussions. Shirley Phillips, secretary of the Community Garden, said it now has 62 members with a waiting list which she said works. She said 70% of the plots have changed hands since 2007 and 28% since last year.

EARLIER POOL HOURS

The board voted unanimously to open the Central Pool at 5:45 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. and the East lap pool at 6:30 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. to accommodate early swimmers. The West Rec. pool will continue to open at 7 a.m. Bids to improve Internet speed and service at OVA buildings will be discussed at an OVA workshop Sept. 2 at the East Recreation Center. Mike Noble said Comcast is offering 10 times faster access for $1,672 a month for three years, including installation. Noble said the current provider, Sonic, a Santa Rosa firm, can’t provide faster access because it has to use AT&Ts copper wires. AT&T bid $1,881 a month. He said Comcast is marginally easier to deal with than AT&T. In order to reduce a backlog of maintenance projects, the board approved a Finance Committee recommendation to give the manager authority to approve spending up to $10,000, up from $5,000, on any project subject to a maximum of $40,000 in any fiscal quarter. Turner said the move could reduce by two months the time needed to start a project. A motion to remove one of the four pool tables from the East Recreation Center went down to defeat by a 4-to-3 vote. An Architectural Committee recommendation to allow yard sheds up to 9-feet tall, instead of the current 7-foot, 6-inch limit, was passed 5-to-2. The board also approved allowing the OVA and the Oakmont Golf Course to share their bulletin boards. (Watch a video of the meeting online at oakmontvideos. com.)

Oakmont Community Church

nLaurie Goldstein

We are a Christian fellowship assisting and supporting mature adults living out their spiritual faith; being made whole by the Word of God in loving community. You are warmly invited to attend Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. in the Berger Center, 6633 Oakmont Drive. Here is what is happening in our upcoming 10:30 a.m. Sunday services:

Emergency Preparedness for Pets

nSuzanne Cassell, Oakmont Emergency Preparedness Committee

For all of you Oakmont pet owners, as well as pet owners’ good neighbors, there is a special community meeting coming up that will teach you how to care for pets in case of an emergency. WHEN: Thursday, September 18, at 2 p.m. WHERE: Berger Center

Each Sunday

Dan Melligan brings a message of hope and encouragement in his sermons. His summer preaching series is on the Book of Romans and how that letter of the Apostle Paul informs us who we are as mature Christians. We also enjoy some of the best musicians in Sonoma County and beyond in our regular weekly services. Besides uplifting instrumental music, we enjoy singing together words of hope and truth.

Sunday afternoon, September 7, 2 pm Lucas Sherman Piano Concert

Not to be missed! The cost is $10 at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds. Save the date! If you have heard him before, you remember. If you haven’t heard him, ask someone at 6th Street Playhouse, SRT, Cinnabar or Spreckels. He will be playing Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Beethoven and some jazz too!

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Paul Wycoff, president of the Meadow Green 2 Homeowners Association, brought the idea to the OCDC early this year after learning that the HOA boundaries extend across Santa Rosa Creek and would give access to the Wild Oak pedestrian path just 70 feet from Annadel. He wound up joining the committee to help make the bridge a reality. With the support of the three-member HOA board, the association has notified the 47 Meadow Green homeowners and so far “we haven’t had any negative responses whatsoever,” Wycoff said in an interview. It is not yet clear whether the OVA might ask for some kind of written approval from the individual members, or at least those who would be most directly impacted by bridge traffic. The search for a permanent path has intensified since the Meadow Creek Bridge and path, used by hikers and cyclists for decades, were closed after the OVA declined for legal reasons to pay for repairs on property it did not own. Another legal thicket has developed over the future of the narrow Stone Bridge Road bridge near the nowclosed water treatment plant. The city, which owns the plant, is preparing to transfer title to the property at the end of October, when its contract to provide irrigation water to the Oakmont Golf Club expires. The problem is that it’s unclear who exactly is first in line, or even if anyone would want it. The city also is locked in protracted litigation with Wild Oak, which wants to restrict use of its path to pedestrians. Although the suit is primarily about bike access, it presents the first major hurdle to building a Meadow Green bridge because Wild Oak will not formally discuss access through its property until the Santa Rosa case is resolved. The suit is tentatively headed to trial this fall. To move forward with the bridge, Oakmont will need easements from the HOA and Wild Oak. A preliminary cost estimate for the project prepared by the OCDC includes $16,000 for permits and legal fees. “We’re ready to go,” Wycoff said. “We’re just waiting for Wild Oak.”

Photo by Donna Forst

Donna Forst, Director of Humane Education for the Petaluma Animal Services Foundation, assisted by Cabo, her Golden Retriever, will be the presenter. She, her husband Don and Cabo recently moved to Oakmont. Donna is a Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES). She will discuss all pets, but especially dogs and cats, and their owners facing crises such as earthquakes and wildfires. She will also discuss more common emergencies, such as a cat being hit by a car, a dog stepping on broken glass, etc. Lots of information, including handouts to take home, will be provided that you hope you never have to use, but will prepare you in case such an emergency arises. This meeting is sponsored by the Oakmont Emergency Preparedness Committee (OEPC). Please mark your calendar and plan to attend!

Oakmont HEARS

nLynn Send

HEAR Ye, HEAR Ye

For all of us who don’t hear well, Oakmont HEARS (Hearing Education, Advocacy, Resources, and Support) is here for us and for those trying to communicate with us. Save Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m. for information from ReSound, a leader in advanced hearing aids. Dr Adriane Levy, ReSound’s consumer outreach audiologist will discuss hearing problems and solutions, and the new ReSound LiNX which can use a smart phone to provide a new level of hearing aid control. She will cover how the hearing system works, the consequences of untreated hearing loss and new technology options. The advanced technology of the LiNX model includes improved noise reduction, specialized automatic features and efficient streaming (TV, smart phone, etc.). The new streaming technology uses Bluetooth to stream the audio content directly to the hearing aids from a smart phone, TV, or computer. An informative presentation, not to be missed! WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 1–2:30 p.m. WHERE: East Recreation Center

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Bocce News

nLynn Wycoff

Summer sizzles and so do the games at the bocce court. Saturday, August 9 was the Let the Good Times Roll Tournament and winners are shown in all their glory below. It is nice to note that several are new members. Next in the tournament line-up is the Harvest Moon on September 13. Watch out for that moon glow in the mornings!

Mark Attebery, Dale Walsh, Jule Lifschiz and Pat Paulsen

Geoffrey Newton, Jeff Clemence, Fred Bernhard and Sharon Ausiello

Steve and Piilani Edwards, Jim Huseby and Debbie Kendrick

Calendar change

Due to the repair work scheduled for the West Center the October annual meeting and potluck will be held on November 1 at the East Rec. Center. Watch for the sign-up sheets for the potluck to be posted on the bulletin board. We all look forward to the yummy treats provided by our fellow members so get out your favorite recipes and be ready to join the party. Keep those balls rolling!

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How OCF Helps Music at oakmont

Another example of how grants from the Oakmont Community Foundation are having an impact in the Oakmont community is the long-running and very popular Music at Oakmont series. Here is what Rosemary Waller, Artistic Director of Music at Oakmont, has to say. “Music at Oakmont, a professional classical music series exceptional among retirement communities, was started in 1990 and managed expertly until three years ago by esteemed visionary Bob Hayden. Judy Walker, Joan Lounsbery and I are committed to maintaining this valued tradition. But artists’ fees and other expenses continue to rise, and are only half covered by admissions, a problem shared with all arts organizations. Our staff is entirely volunteers, but we wished to compensate our performers fairly without increasing our entrance prices. “Enter the Oakmont Community Foundation, offering to partner with us in an annual Donor Drive, thus making our contributors’ donations tax-deductible. In addition, OCF underwrote completely one of our 2013–14 concerts, a most significant gift. This generous help has happily enabled us to continue bringing the special beauty and excitement of live classical music to Oakmont. Thank you, OCF!” We support organizations, like Music at Oakmont, by allowing donors to specifically designate contributions to the OCF and obtain a charitable tax deduction. Such designated funds are passed along to organizations as a grant in support of their educational and charitable activities.

We work with volunteer organizations that start up based on the creative ideas and efforts of energetic residents but lack the funds to carry their plans to the next step. With help from the foundation a strategic plan is developed, officers are identified, a bank account is opened and a Grant Request is completed, allowing the OCF Directors to favorably consider offering a seed money grant to permit the organization to realize its objectives.. The OCF Board continues to reach out to Oakmont organizations and clubs that have an educational or charitable identity as part of their mission to see if and how the foundation might be of help in furthering the ambitions of these organizations. Inquiries about possible grants are solicited and will be given prompt consideration if they meet OCF charter and other legal restrictions. Contact any director for more information and a Grant Application form. Our grants come from funds contributed by people like you. You may contribute to the OCF at any time by visiting the OVA Office and picking up a Donor Form or by picking up an envelope form at one of the participating grant organizations, such as Music at Oakmont; by mailing a contribution to the OCF at the OVA address or by placing your form with check in the OCF file in the OVA Office. Questions? Contact any of these OCF Directors: Pat Amedeo, Bob Chapman, Pat Clothier, Bob Giddings, Sue Millar, Sally Risberg; and Emeritus, Bill Anderson. Consider OCF in your will, as a memorial, or to honor someone.

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

nTom Kendrick

Pickleball News

“Pickleball—the fastest growing sport in America!”

So said NBC anchorman Brian Williams on his March 19, 2014 broadcast. He went on to state, “If the pickleball craze has not yet hit your town, stand by, it’s on its way…” Williams is right. Articles on the sport are ubiquitous across the country. “Pickleball craze sweeping through retirement communities across the south,”—Marietta, Georgia Daily Journal, July 20 “The game of pickleball began in the 1960′s but has recently swept the country by storm. Played by people of all ages, seniors are taking to it and getting all kinds of benefits. From greater stamina, to weight loss, it’s becoming a healthy addiction…”— www. twincities.com, Shoreview, Minnesota, July 6 “Pickleball has become a way of life,” said Eric Larson of Sonora, an age-restricted community within Rancho Sahuarita. “We are mostly late 50s to early 70s in age. We all love being active even though we hurt. We have had knee surgeries, hip replacements, back surgeries, shoulder surgeries. We are not going out with a whimper. We are older kids having the time of our lives!”—Green Valley, AZ News, June 9 Pickleball Stats: According to Justin Maloof, USAPA Executive Director, 70% of players are 60 and older. Nationally, an average of 39 new pickelball venues are coming online every day!

sitting, laughing and loafing six days a week. We take Sundays off to rest, recuperate, polish our paddles, and go buy more Advil.

OAKMONT PLAYER PROFILE JUDY AND JOAN!

How long have you lived in Oakmont? J—13 years. How old are you? J—None of your business; J—Ten minutes younger than her. How did you learn about pickleball? J—I used to play tennis; J—My sister made me. How long have you been playing? J—Two years; J—Two years. Would you consider yourself an A, B, or C player? J—B, maybe B-plus; J—C, is there a D? Are you competitive? J—No; J—Yes; J—Never; J— Always; J—Sometimes. What is your favorite thing about pickleball? J—it’s very social; J—I like the competition; J—nice people; J—I like to win. What is something most people don’t know about you? J—Once, I was in a bar with my fiancé. His friend came over and said, “You’re beautiful—are there any more like you?” I said yes there is. He married my sister a year later. You look exactly alike. How do people tell you apart? J—I’m the attractive one; J—I’m the attractive one.

■ Ofelia Roman — OVA Administration

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Find this picture: hidden in the articles. The winner’s prize is $15.

Bicycle #1 Pg. #______ Article:_____________________________________ Bicycle #2 Pg. #______ Article:_____________________________________ Bicycle #3 Pg. #______ Article:_____________________________________ Bicycle #4 Pg. #______ Article:_____________________________________ Bicycle #5 Pg. #______ Article:_____________________________________ Bicycle #6 Pg. #______ Article:_____________________________________ Bicycle #7 Pg. #______ Article:_____________________________________ Bicycle #8 Pg. #______

Why Pickleball?

• It’s an excellent form of exercise. • Very social—games are fast, so there are usually people having a chat while waiting to play. No set partners, so we are always meeting and playing with new people. • No formal commitment—drop in and play for 20 minutes or stay for two hours. • Fast-learning curve. Unlike tennis, the game can be learned quickly, and a reasonable skill level can be attained in a very short time. • We’re nice people, and, we’ll help you learn to play! Here at Oakmont, players can be observed, running, ranting, wheezing, whiffing, sweating,

Oakmont Puzzle Contest

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Write your answers on this form and bring it in, or mail it, to the OVA Office. Either way it must reach us no later than Monday, September 8.

Name______________________________________ Phone______________________________________ WHO: Oakmont Pickleball members and guests WHERE: East Rec. Tennis Court #4 WHEN: 9–11 a.m. Monday–Saturday. Drop-in play for all players, all skill levels—no reservations required WHY: Come join the fun, exercise, and meet nice people! Introduction and orientation to the game is offered every Monday from 9:30–10:30 a.m. Please wear approved court shoes with non-marking soles. We have loaner paddles and balls for new players to get a feel for the game. Pickleball can be played every day including weekends. Reservations are encouraged outside the 9–11 a.m. drop-in period.

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Oakmont Book Group

nJudy Zemore

The Oakmont Book Group has openings for new members—come join us! Our group reads and discusses a wide range of current and classic books, both fiction and nonfiction. We select nine books each spring for the next season, from a list of nominations suggested by our members. Volunteers from the group lead the discussions. Here are some of the books we have read recently: Catherine the Great, The Idiot, December 6, The Last Voyage of Columbus, Defending Jacob, River of Doubt, Unaccustomed Earth, The Paris Wife, Unbroken, and The Buddha in the Attic. We meet from 7–8:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, in Room B at the Central Activity Center. We take breaks in December, July and August. To make sure everyone has a chance to contribute, membership is limited to 16 people. We welcome men and women living in Oakmont. If you are interested in joining us, please contact me at rzemore@gmail. com or call 304-5565.

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

nJim Ptak

Single Boomers Social Club

August was another fun month for the Single Boomers Social Club with many members and guests attending several gatherings. Our regular monthly social was held on Taco Tuesday at the Quail Inn. Fortunately the weather was ideal for imbibing the “green lemonade.”

Our membership continues to grow as word spreads about our friendly socials and upcoming events. If you are interested in becoming a member of the SBSC, contact Sandy Throne at srthrone@ msn.com for a membership application. Not sure? Feel free to drop by any of our Socials, meet our members and get a sense of who we are. You won’t be disappointed! Our club’s purpose is to offer a friendly social environment and to promote fun, camaraderie, and entertaining events combined with an opportunity to meet single baby boomers in a relaxed setting.

SBSC members and guests enjoying Taco Tuesday

Our most recent outing was to Jack London State Park. Our own SBSC member and park docent, Susan Nuernberg, led the group on a very insightful tour of the Wolf House and Jack London’s grave site. After the tour, the group assembled in the picnic area to have a bite to eat, catch up on who did what this summer and listen to live music. Thursday, September 4, will be our regular social gathering at the Berger Center from 7–9 p.m. As usual bring a food dish or dessert to share and BYOB. For those members who ordered name tags, they will be available for pick-up at this social.

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Women’s Friendship Bible Study

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New Bible Classes start in September!

Be sure to mark your calendar with the new start dates. We extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to attend one of the weekly Women’s Friendship Bible Classes here in Oakmont. These are exciting women’s Bible studies held each week. It is a terrific time to meet new people and learn new things from the Bible. The classes are informal and a delightful time of sharing with others. The studies are sponsored by Christian Women’s Club and Stonecroft Bible Ministries, also selected studies from LifeGuide Bible Studies. Since 1985, LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thoughtprovoking issues—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible Study experience for individuals and groups. The study groups are informal with easy-to-follow lessons. You are welcome to join at any time and attend the group of your choice.

GROUP I

WHEN: Tuesday, September 9 STUDY: Exodus: Learning to Trust God, LifeGuide Bible Scripture Study TIME: Tuesdays 9:45–11:30 a.m. PLACE: Oakmont Gardens, 301 White Oak Drive, Apartment 106 GUIDE: Jannece Gill CONTACT: Gayle Miller, 537-9309 This group study is open to all Oakmont residents. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served. As we study the book of Exodus, we will see that Israel faced similar struggles to trust God completely. In this story of hardship and hope, we will discover along with Israel, that God--and God alone--is worthy of our trust.

GROUP II

WHEN: Friday, September 12 STUDY: I John TIME: Fridays, 10:15–11:50 a.m. PLACE: 6575 Oakmont Dr., Suite 6 (directly across the hall from the OVA Office) GUIDE: Nancy Crosby, 480-0566 I John presents God as light, love, and life. It explains in practical terms what it means to have a relationship with God. John’s letter is a model for us to follow as we counter false teaching in our culture. It can help you to know the reality of God in your life through faith in Christ, assuring you of eternal life, and encouraging you to remain in fellowship with God. Join us to consider the message of this friend and disciple of Jesus. Come to know the Jesus John saw, lived with, and came to know; the Son of God Himself.

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september 7: bob canepa north korea: the hermit country

The Oakmont Sunday Symposium fall season begins with a sometimes chilling discussion of North Korea from a personal point of view. Bob Canepa has traveled to 86 countries including the former Soviet Union, Poland, Hungary and East Germany. He narrowly escaped from Czechoslovakia before the Soviet troops and tanks invaded in 1968. Yet, he says, “None of these countries can even remotely compare to the totalitarianism and mind control that exists in North Korea today.” Bob was born and raised in Marin County. He did his undergraduate studies at USF and his graduate work at Dominican University. In his talk North Korea: The Hermit Country Bob will share many of his experiences in North Korea, including almost being arrested.

September 14: Pat Sullivan How to Tap Your Special Genius of 50+

Sadly, we are more likely to have our natural genius trained out of us than to have had the support to develop it. Fortunately, genius-level imagination need not be lost forever, and the elder years provide unique opportunities to reclaim and develop it. Pat will help you remember the natural brilliance you once enjoyed and show you exciting ways to rediscover and develop it, so you can deal better with the challenges and opportunities of aging. Pat is the founder of Visionary Resources of Oakland, holds a BA in English from the College of William and Mary and an MA in spirituality and psychology from Holy Names University. Her publications include columns for the San Francisco Chronicle on spirit and work, two books and many articles plus forthcoming books on natural genius and the wisdom of aging. Topics in the symposium’s fall schedule include civil rights and wilderness legislation, drought resistant gardening and Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Court. Sunday events for Oakmont residents and their invited guests are from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the East Rec. Center. There will be no donation request for the September 7 program. Normally, we ask for a $3 donation. Discounted season passes are available at the door. A weekly series offering informative and enlightening presentations on a wide range of topics. Video recordings of the lectures are available any time online at the Symposium website www. oaksunsym.org. Presentation DVD’s are available in the Oakmont Library. Want E-mail reminders? Tell us at oaksunsym@gmail.com.

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

Wonders of Model Railroading

Food Trucks Are Coming to Oakmont

Visitors of all ages took in the annual model railroad display produced by Coastal Valley Lines, the Santa Rosa HO scale modular model railroad club, at the East Recreation Center over the weekend of Aug. 2–3.

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The Oakmont Boomers are having the food trucks coming to the Berger Parking Lot again for everyone. They are: El Coyote—Mexican Cuisine Sushi Souba—Sushi Burritos Chicago Hot Dogs Bunslinger—from Palooza Restaurant in Kenwood The Baker Sisters “Sweet Treats”—yummy desserts for a great ending DATE: Saturday, September 6 WHERE: Berger Parking Lot TIME: 5–8 p.m. BRING: Cash

Leo Zheng takes a close look at a display. (Photo by Keith Sauer)

The trains brought smiles to East Rec. visitors Tom and Eileen Anderson. (Photo by Keith Sauer)

Star of the Valley Luncheon and Fashion Show

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Star of the Valley Catholic Women’s Club will stage its annual benefit luncheon and fashion show Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Msgr. Fahey Parish Center, 495 White Oak Drive, Oakmont. Decorations will carry out the theme “Star of the Valley Goes Hollywood.” SOV ladies will model fashions from Sisters, a couture consignment shop

in Sonoma. Festivities, open to members and guests, will start at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon, including wine, is $30. Reservation deadline is Sept. 12. Make check payable to SOV Women’s Club and mail to reservations chair Connie Pearson, 346 Pythian Road, Santa Rosa, 95409, or drop in Women’s Club box in the Parish Center.

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September, 2014 This calendar does not reflect all events scheduled. Changes made on or after the 15th may not be reflected.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 The West Recreation Renovation Project will begin on September 15th. OVA Staff is working on moving the West events and classes to other locations. Teachers and Coordinators will be contacted as their events are rescheduled. Please see the September 15th edition of the Oakmont News for more information.

8:45 AM Yoga Holistic LW 9:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 9:00 AM Visual Aids UW 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class E 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 10:00 AM OakMUG Board G 10:00 AM Yoga Women’s LW 10:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 11:15 AM Line Dancing LW 12:00 PM Canasta CR 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 12:30 PM Yoga Gentle LW 1:00 PM American Mah Jongg E 2:00 PM Push Your Potential LW 3:00 PM Circulo Español Ste 6 3:15 PM Ballet Revisited LW 7:00 PM Bridge Partners Cont CR

8:30 AM Pilates UW 8:30 AM Zumba Fit & Fun LW 9:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 10:00 AM Edgar Cayce Study Group B 10:00 AM Writing Class Creative D 10:00 AM Paper Crafting AR 10:00 AM Landscape Imp Comm (LIC) G 10:00 AM Tap Class Adv LW 10:30 AM Oakmont Music Lovers E 10:30 AM Table Tennis UW 10:30 AM Renegade Readers CR 11:15 AM Tap Class Inter LW 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 1:00 PM Oakmont Lanes UW 1:00 PM Cribbage CR 1:00 PM Chess Drop-In CR 1:30 PM Needles & Hooks AR 3:00 PM OVA Board Workshop E 3:00 PM Septuagenarian Group B 3:30 PM Cercle Français G 4:15 PM Balance & Stretch LW 5:30 PM Cardio Fitness LW 6:45 PM Bridge Duplicate CR

9:00 AM Free Fitness Class BC 9:00 AM Yoga Holistic LW 9:00 AM Tai Chi UW 9:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:45 AM Petanque 10:00 AM Blood Pressure D 10:00 AM Tai Chi Chuen UW 10:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 10:30 AM Yoga Men & Women’s LW 12:00 PM Canasta CR 12:00 PM Table Tennis UW 12:00 PM Tap Class Beg LW 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 12:30 PM Bridge CR 1:30 PM LRP Committee B 2:00 PM Photography Club E 2:45 PM Push Your Potential LW 3:30 PM Café Mortel B 4:30 PM All the Toys Fitness LW 6:15 PM Dance Club Class BC 7:00 PM LOMAA General Meeting UW

8:30 AM Pilates UW 8:30 AM Zumba Fit & Fun LW 9:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 10:00 AM Edgar Cayce Study Group B 10:00 AM Garden Club Board Ste 6 10:00 AM SIR 92 Exec Board G 10:00 AM Writing Class Creative D 10:00 AM Tap Class Adv LW 10:30 AM Table Tennis UW 10:30 AM Renegade Readers CR 11:00 AM SIR 92 Luncheon BC 11:15 AM Tap Class Inter LW 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 1:00 PM Chess Drop-In CR 1:00 PM Cribbage CR 1:00 PM Oakmont Lanes UW 1:30 PM Needles & Hooks AR 2:00 PM LLI Committee B 3:30 PM Cercle Français G 4:15 PM Balance & Stretch LW 5:30 PM Cardio Fitness LW 6:30 PM LRP Committee BC 6:45 PM Bridge Duplicate CR

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7:30 AM Pilates UW 9:00 AM Yoga Holistic E 9:00 AM Pilates UW 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:30 AM Bridge CR 9:30 AM Tap Practice Adv LW 9:45 AM Petanque 10:30 AM Meditation B 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 5:00 PM Boomers Dance BC

7:15 AM Kiwanis E 9:00 AM Ballet Revisited LW 9:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 9:00 AM Pinochle Daytime CR 9:00 AM Tai Chi UW 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:30 AM Watermedia Art Class AR 10:00 AM Domino Club CR 10:15 AM Spanish Class Int B 10:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Ste 6 11:30 AM A Course In Miracles UW 11:30 AM Lawn Bowling Brown Bag BC 12:30 PM Yoga Gentle LW 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 12:30 PM Chess CR 2:00 PM Zumba Fit & Fun LW 2:00 PM Boomer Board Ste 6 2:00 PM OEPC Board B 3:00 PM Table Tennis UW 3:30 PM Church Choir Practice D 4:30 PM Cardio Fitness LW 7:00 PM Single Boomers BC 7:00 PM Bridge Mixed CR

8:30 AM Qigong LW 8:30 AM Water Fitness West Pool 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class E 9:00 AM Yoga Holistic UW 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:45 AM Water Fitness West Pool 10:00 AM Yoga Women’s LW 11:00 AM Harmonica Class B 11:30 AM Tap Practice Beg LW 12:15 PM Harmonica Class B 12:30 PM Bridge Duplicate CR 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 1:00 PM HICAP D 1:00 PM Current Events E 2:45 PM Push Your Potential LW 3:30 PM Table Tennis UW 4:00 PM Tap Practice Int LW

9:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 9:00 AM Tai Chi UW 9:00 AM Yoga Holistic LW 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class BC 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:45 AM Petanque 10:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 10:00 AM Blood Pressure D 10:00 AM Tai Chi Chuen UW 10:30 AM OVH Caregiver Support B 10:30 AM Yoga Men & Women’s LW 12:00 PM Tap Class Beg LW 12:00 PM Canasta CR 12:00 PM Table Tennis UW 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 12:30 PM Bridge CR 1:00 PM Quilting Bee AR 2:45 PM Push Your Potential LW 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning BC 3:00 PM Tennis Club Board G 4:30 PM All the Toys Fitness LW 5:30 PM Mimesis (OCC) E 6:15 PM Dance Club Class BC 7:00 PM Mah Jongg CR 7:00 PM Oakie Folkies UW

7:15 AM Kiwanis E 9:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 9:00 AM Ballet Revisited LW 9:00 AM Tai Chi UW 9:00 AM Pinochle Daytime CR 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:30 AM Watermedia Art Class AR 10:00 AM Domino Club CR 10:15 AM Spanish Class Int B 10:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Ste 6 11:30 AM OCDC B 11:30 AM A Course In Miracles UW 12:30 PM Chess CR 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 12:30 PM Yoga Gentle LW 2:00 PM Zumba Fit & Fun LW 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning E 3:00 PM Table Tennis UW 3:30 PM Church Choir Practice D 4:00 PM Sunday Symposium Board Ste 6 4:30 PM Cardio Fitness LW 6:30 PM Rainbow Women E 6:30 PM Pinochle CR

8:30 AM Qigong LW 8:30 AM Water Fitness West Pool 8:30 AM Art Association Board G 9:00 AM Yoga Holistic UW 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class E 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:30 AM Bridge Novice to Int CR 9:45 AM Water Fitness West Pool 10:00 AM Yoga Women’s LW 10:00 AM Art Association BC 10:15 AM Ladies Friendship Bible Ste 6 11:00 AM Harmonica Class B 11:30 AM Tap Practice Beg LW 12:15 PM Harmonica Class B 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 12:30 PM Bridge Duplicate CR 1:00 PM HICAP D 1:00 PM Current Events E 2:45 PM Push Your Potential LW 3:30 PM Table Tennis UW 4:00 PM Tap Practice Int LW

9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class BC 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:45 AM Petanque 10:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 10:00 AM Blood Pressure D 12:00 PM Canasta CR 12:30 PM Bridge CR 1:00 PM Oakmont H.E.A.R.S. E 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning BC 3:30 PM Café Mortel B 6:15 PM Dance Club Class BC 7:00 PM Book Discussion Group II B

7:15 AM Kiwanis E 9:00 AM Pinochle Daytime CR 9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:30 AM Watermedia Art Class AR 10:00 AM Domino Club CR 10:15 AM Spanish Class Int B 10:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Ste 6 11:30 AM A Course In Miracles D 12:30 PM Chess CR 2:00 PM OEPC General Meeting BC 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning E 3:30 PM Church Choir Practice D 7:00 PM Bridge Mixed CR 7:00 PM Documentary Films E

8:30 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class E 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:30 AM Bridge Novice to Int CR 9:45 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 10:15 AM Ladies Friendship Bible Ste 6 12:30 PM Bridge Duplicate CR 1:00 PM Current Events E 1:00 PM AARP Driver Safety B 1:00 PM HICAP D

9:00 AM Yoga Holistic E 9:30 AM Bridge CR 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:45 AM Petanque 10:00 AM OVA Fun Dog Show BC 10:30 AM Meditation B 1:00 PM Parkinson’s Support Group B 5:00 PM Health Initiative Concert BC

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10:30 AM Sunday Symposium E 10:30 AM Community Church (OCC) BC 12:00 PM Table Tennis UW 2:00 PM Movies at Oakmont BC 2:00 PM Community Church (OCC) BC 7:00 PM Movies at Oakmont BC

8:30 AM Communications Committee B 8:45 AM Yoga Holistic LW 9:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 9:00 AM Visual Aids UW 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class E 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 10:00 AM Water Fitness West Pool 10:00 AM Yoga Women’s LW 11:15 AM Line Dancing LW 12:00 PM Canasta CR 12:30 PM Yoga Gentle LW 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 2:00 PM OPCUG Q&A UW 2:00 PM Playreaders B 2:00 PM Push Your Potential LW 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning BC 3:00 PM Circulo Español Ste 6 3:15 PM Ballet Revisited LW 4:30 PM Zentangle Art Class AR 6:15 PM Line Dancing BC 7:00 PM Bunco Ladies Night CR

7:30 AM Pilates UW 9:00 AM Pilates UW 9:00 AM Yoga Holistic E 9:30 AM Bridge CR 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:30 AM Tap Practice Adv LW 9:45 AM Petanque 10:30 AM Meditation B 12:30 PM Lawn Bowling UW 3:00 PM Sol Flamenco Concert BC

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 10:30 AM Sunday Symposium E 10:30 AM Community Church (OCC) BC 12:00 PM Table Tennis UW 2:00 PM Movies at Oakmont BC 7:00 PM Movies at Oakmont BC

9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class E 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 10:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 12:00 PM Canasta CR 12:00 PM Fitness Club Board B 1:00 PM American Mah Jongg E 1:00 PM Water Media Wizards AR 2:00 PM Playreaders B 3:00 PM Circulo Español Ste 6 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning BC 6:15 PM Line Dancing B 7:00 PM Bridge Partners Cont CR

9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:30 AM Garden Club BC 10:00 AM Edgar Cayce Study Group B 10:00 AM Volunteer Helpers (OVH) Ste 6 10:00 AM Writing Class Creative D 10:30 AM Renegade Readers CR 1:00 PM Cribbage CR 1:00 PM OVA BoD Monthly Mtg BC 1:00 PM Chess Drop-In CR 1:30 PM Needles & Hooks AR 3:00 PM Septuagenarian Group B 3:30 PM Cercle Français G 6:45 PM Bridge Duplicate CR

10:30 AM Sunday Symposium E 10:30 AM Community Church (OCC) BC 2:00 PM Movies at Oakmont BC 7:00 PM Movies at Oakmont BC

10:30 AM Sunday Symposium E 10:30 AM Community Church (OCC) BC 2:00 PM Movies at Oakmont BC 5:00 PM Duffers Potluck E 7:00 PM Movies at Oakmont BC

9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class E 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 10:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 12:00 PM Canasta CR 2:00 PM Playreaders B 2:30 PM Genealogy Club E 3:00 PM Circulo Español Ste 6 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning BC 4:30 PM Zentangle Art Class AR 6:15 PM Line Dancing BC 7:00 PM Bunco Ladies Night CR

9:00 AM Free Fitness Class E 9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 10:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 12:00 PM Canasta CR 2:00 PM Playreaders B 3:00 PM Life Long Learning BC 3:00 PM Circulo Español Ste 6 6:15 PM Line Dancing BC

9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 10:00 AM LRP Committee EC 10:00 AM Edgar Cayce Study Group B 10:00 AM Writing Class Creative D 10:30 AM Renegade Readers CR 11:00 AM iPad Sig BC 1:00 PM Chess Drop-In CR 1:00 PM Cribbage CR 1:30 PM Needles & Hooks AR 3:30 PM Cercle Français G 6:00 PM Bunco Rotary E 6:45 PM Bridge Duplicate CR

9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class BC 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:45 AM Petanque 10:00 AM Blood Pressure D 10:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 10:30 AM OVH Caregiver Support B 11:00 AM SIR 53 E 12:00 PM Canasta CR 12:30 PM Bridge CR 1:00 PM Quilting Bee AR 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning BC 6:15 PM Dance Club Class BC 7:00 PM Mah Jongg CR

9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 10:00 AM Writing Class Creative D 10:00 AM Edgar Cayce Study Group B 10:30 AM Renegade Readers CR 1:00 PM Chess Drop-In CR 1:00 PM Fitness Club Board BC 1:00 PM Cribbage CR 1:30 PM Needles & Hooks AR 3:30 PM Cercle Français G 6:45 PM Bridge Duplicate CR

7:15 AM Kiwanis E 9:00 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:00 AM Pinochle Daytime CR 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:30 AM Watermedia Art Class AR 10:00 AM Domino Club CR 10:15 AM Spanish Class Int B 10:30 AM Men’s Bible Study Ste 6 11:30 AM A Course In Miracles D 12:30 PM Chess CR 1:00 PM Frauds and Scams BC 2:00 PM Finance Committee B 3:00 PM Lifelong Learning E 3:30 PM Church Choir Practice D 6:30 PM Pinochle CR

8:30 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 9:00 AM Free Fitness Class E 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:45 AM Water Fitness Central Pool 10:15 AM Ladies Friendship Bible Ste 6 11:00 AM Harmonica Class B 12:15 PM Harmonica Class B 12:30 PM Bridge Duplicate CR 1:00 PM Current Events E 1:00 PM HICAP D

9:30 AM Bridge CR 9:30 AM Bocce Bocce Ct 9:45 AM Petanque 10:30 AM Meditation B 11:00 AM Kiwanis E 1:30 PM OakMUG BC 7:00 PM OVA Comedy Show BC

Monthly Event Calendars are also available online at www.oakmontvillage.com/members.

AR Art Room (new building complex) E East Recreation Center B Meeting Room (new building complex) EC East Conference Room BC Berger Center G Berger Center (old library) BCFS Berger Center Fireside Room LW Lower West Recreation Center CR Card Room (new building complex) Ste 6 In OVA Administration Building D Adjacent to stage in Berger Center UW Upper West Recreation Center

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Hikers

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SEPTEMBER 4 LONG HIKE JACK LONDON PARK SONOMA RIDGE TRAIL

This 9.5-mile hike with 1,900’ of elevation gain starts at the Beauty Ranch and works its way up the Mountain Trail to Hayfields Trail. From there hikers will preview a short section of the finished—yet unopened—North Slope of the Sonoma Ridge Trail. The return descent will start at Cowan Meadow Trail, a rarely used, but recently upgraded trail. Bring lunch, poles, and water. Hike leader is Dave Chalk, 539-8847. Leave Berger at 8:30 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 11 INTERMEDIATE HIKE SONOMA OVERLOOK TRAIL

This always-popular hike is on a good trail overlooking the town of Sonoma. We’ll start at General Vallejo’s home and proceed along the trail to the Veteran’s Memorial, the old cemetery and then to some fine views. Distance is approximately three miles with 700 gradual feet of elevation gain. Bring water, snack, and poles. Hike leader is Frank

Batchelor, 537-6640. Leave Berger at 9 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 15–18 FT. BRAGG FALL TRI-NITER

Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary of our TriNiters in Fort Bragg where it all started. We have reserved rooms (20% discount) at the Harbor Lite Lodge, 964-0221, with check-in on Sept. 15 and checkout on Sept. 18. The dinner at Silver’s Wharf for the Fort Bragg Trinighter is now full. There is a wait list. Contact person is Chuck Chenault. After making Lodge reservations let Chuck Chenault, 539-1093 or Herm Hermann, 539-1657 know. See oakmonthikingclub.com for more information.

SEPTEMBER 25 INTERMEDIATE HIKE ANGEL ISLAND STATE PARK

Approximately five level miles except for a couple of steep, but short, climbs. Enjoy 360° views of the bay area including both bridges and Mt. Tamalpais. Leave Berger at 8:30 a.m. sharp in order to catch the 10 a.m. Tiburon Ferry (the $13.50 round-trip fare includes entrance to the park.) Parking close to the

Tomales Bay (photo by Maurice Fliess)

ferry terminal can be expensive, but there are lots a short walk away. We will return on the last ferry at 3:30 p.m. Check the weather for appropriate clothing. Bring lunch. Hike Leader is Jim Sannar, 538-2289.

A REMINDER TO ALL HIKERS

It is customary for riders to help drivers with gas costs on hikes away from the local area. A suggested amount is $5/person. Hikes are subject to change due to weather.

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The Enocureans nMark Randol

“Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.”— Michael Broadbent

DINNER AT EIGHT CUISINE AND WINE IN SEBASTOPOL AND ART WALK ON FLORENCE AVENUE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 5:30–8 pm

Just before kicking off our event at the Asian fusion restaurant, Eight Cuisine and Wine, we will take a stroll down Florence Avenue to view the whimsical sculptures made by Patrick Amiot. His joyful and comic sculptures are made from found objects—some would say junk. They are sure to delight. Afterwards at 6:15 p.m., we meet at the restaurant for a wine (and sake) paired tasting menu of various Asian cuisines. We will have the entire restaurant to ourselves and the food will be served family style.

Welcome glass of sparkling wine. Appetizers: Carburetor Roll (shrimp tempura with snow crab and avocado outside); Sebastopol Roll (prawn tempura, unagi, snow crab and avocado). Sake pairing: Sho Chiku Bai Sake. Vietnamese Fresh Rolls (prawn, rice noodles, carrot, cucumber, fresh mint with sweet chili sauce— Vietnam); Ha Gow (Steamed prawn dumplings with ginger soy sauce—China); Sichuan Salt and Pepper Calamari—in Sichuan: “Four circuits of rivers” (lightly-fried battered calamari, onions, with sea salt—China). Wine pairing: Kung Fu Girl Riesling. Soup: Singapore Laksa (Mild coconut curry broth, kaffir lime leaves, fresh herbs with egg, tofu, rice noodles, carrot and cucumber—Singapore). Main Courses: Burmese Chili Pork (Paprika, cumin, ginger, chili and smoky bell pepper—Burma); Sauteed Eggplant with Thai Basil (Sautéed with ginger, garlic, soy, and fresh Thai basil—Thailand); Mongolian Flank Steak (Wok-flamed flank steak sautéed with peppercorn, bell peppers, and onions—Mongolia). Wine pairing: Balletto 2012 Pinot Noir, BCD Vineyard, Russian River Valley. Dessert: Green Tea or Mochi Ice-Cream—Japan. The restaurant is located at 7501 Healdsburg Avenue in Sebastopol right where Florence Avenue intersects Healdsburg Avenue. Plan to park at the restaurant and join your fellow Enocureans for the art walk. All-inclusive price is $48 pp for members; $53 pp for non-members. The Enocureans is the club for the oenophile and epicurean in all of us. It is for Oakmonters who love and enjoy their food and wine and want to experience to the fullest everything that life in our beautiful Wine Country has to offer. Our inaugural event was held on January 30 of this year and now, we have over 100 members. The club has monthly events, both in Oakmont and at various wineries and restaurants in Sonoma County. Enocureans’ events have a limited capacity, generally 30–40 people depending on the event. Members pay a lower fee and have priority in registration. The membership fee is $15 per calendar year. If you would like to join, register for an event or have any questions, please contact Ellen Leznik at inhouselegal@sbcglobal.net. nKathy Rueve

nTina Lewis

Tennis Club

FINAL NOTICE FOR MEN’S DOUBLES

The Men’s Doubles Tournament is scheduled for September 6. “Come out and cheer the fine crop of gentleman players,” President Neil Linneball urges. If you stumble out of bed, have your cup of coffee, and arrive at either the east or west courts any time after 8 a.m., you’ll catch some mighty interesting court battles.

ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD OCTOBER 1

It’s true that Oakmont is an active community. So it’s not too early to reserve 2–4 p.m. on your calendar for Wednesday, October 1 at the East Rec. for the Tennis Club Annual Meeting. Some very important business issues will take place at the meeting, including election of the 2015 officers! Of course nominations will be taken from the floor before votes are cast. Co-chairs Kathy Erickson and Ann Miller are busy making plans to satisfy your jonesing for food and wine, all provided by the Tennis Club. They’ll lay out some tasty morsels that don’t require forks, only your dainty digits to pick them up and enjoy. Before the meeting and while you’re enjoying refreshments following the meeting, you can cruise past tables laden with photos taken during the course of the year. They’re yours to take, whatever floats your boat. Or strings your racquet, if you will. See you at the meeting!

they all leave following the match? Not on your life. George was still there with his latte machine. And so it was pamper time redux. A morning well spent!

GRANDPARENTS’ WEEK TENNIS CLINIC

For four afternoons in late July, eager young tennis enthusiasts who had at least some experience with a tennis racquet met at the west courts for tennis coaching and just plain fun under the guidance of Ron Holladay and Chuck Hinckley as part of the Grandparents’ Weeks events. Eva McGinn and Sherry Kohut also lent helping hands.

MIXED DOUBLES SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 4 AND 11

Do you have your partners nailed down for the Mixed Doubles Preliminary Tournament on Saturday, October 4? Sign-up sheets will be posted September 7 on both the east and west bulletin boards. You can also E-mail George Hasa at fedtheelder@gmail.com or call him at 843-4527. If you want to play but don’t have a partner, let George know and he’ll fix you up with one. This event will follow the same pattern as the Men’s Doubles. The maximum number of doubles teams is eight per flight (16 players), first-come, first-served. There will be two flights, A and B. Flight A will play at the west, Flight B at the east. Players will be ranked and seeded. The finals will be played on October 11. You have until September 30 to sign up, but since the number of players is limited, it’s best to reserve your place early.

FOUR LADIES KEEP THE WOMEN’S DOUBLES TOURNEY ALIVE

Only four ladies signed up for the Women’s Doubles Tournament, and when they were told that the tournament was canceled, they decided to have their own mini-dustup. So on August 2, the day scheduled for the tournament, Maureen Pennal, Paula Lewis, Nancy Giddings and Rachel Meserve met at the east courts and had a one-court tournament. Before play began, Tennis Events Director George Hasa pampered the ladies with lattes. Yes, I said lattes, made with his personal latte machine that he brought to the court...with a very long extension cord. Then he found a good vantage point from which to watch the tournament and serve as scorekeeper. Maureen and Paula were the victors, 6-0, 6-2. Nancy and Rachel put up a good fight, and everyone enjoyed this very intimate little tournament. And did

Oakmont Writers Group

It has been suggested that women can never be great writers, that men write from a more visceral place with a more complete view of the world than women do. Our Oakmont Writers Group wonders if this is true. We generally have more women than men in the group so we have to admit our exploration of this issue may reflect a certain bias. But perhaps we

Women’s Doubles Champions Maureen Pennal and Paula Lewis cozy up to Nancy Giddings and Rachel Meserve.

can all agree that male and female are not absolute categories, that both genders can write aggressively or emotionally without the limits of stereotypes. In our Tuesday morning meetings we discuss many topics like this. Why don’t you drop by and join us? For more information call me at 829-1682 or come Tuesday morning from 10 a.m.–12 noon to the Berger Center, Room D.

Chuck Hinckley and Ron Holladay, in the back row, coached eight-and-older tennis players during the Grandparents’ Week Tennis Clinic.

September 27 Buddhist Meeting

nPennijean Savage

The Principle for Transforming Our Lives

“Our lives possess a wide range of possibilities: they can move in a positive or negative direction, and toward either happiness or unhappiness. We may at times find ourselves in the depths of suffering or at the mercy of our desires and instinctual urges. At other times, we may feel calm and content with our lives or feel motivated by compassion to reach out and help those who are suffering. “Buddhism explores these various potential conditions, categorizing them into ten states of life called the Ten Worlds. Among the Ten Worlds, the world of Buddhahood accords with our noblest potential and highest state of life.”—Daisaku Ikeda, Living Buddhism, August 2014, p. 50 You are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, September 27 and learn more about the benefits of this Buddhist practice and life philosophy. WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2:30–4 p.m. WHERE: 20 Glengreen. Look for SGI sign at entrance of Glengreen Street Monthly SGI Nichiren Buddhist discussion meetings of chanting, study and dialogue are open to all Oakmonters and are free of charge. Call Judy at 538-3369 or Pj at 843-7266 for directions or more information. The meetings are held on the last Saturday of each month, except for holidays. See www.sgi-usa.org for additional information on Nichiren Buddhism.

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

nGreg Goodwin

Lawn Bowling

This hard-working investigative reporter is currently on vacation (of the brain). All my readers and fans waiting for the next big story regarding lawn bowling will have to wait until the Sept. 15 column. In the meantime, consider trying your hand at lawn bowling. It’s been here for almost 50 years. Where were you in June 1965?

KAPPY NJUS TOURNAMENT

The fifth annual Kappy Njus Memorial Tournament was played on Thursday, August 14. Mr. Njus was an active member of the OLBC until his passing in 2007. Kappy won the American Lawn Bowling Association Singles Championship in 1984. This year, 18 club members formed six triples teams vying for the largest point spread differential to determine the tournament champion. The Njus Tourny brings out the competitive nature of our members, who strive to become the lawn bowler Kappy was and, perhaps, one day be nationally recognized for excellence on the green. This year’s winning team won by a small point spread (4 pts.) because every team focused and played hard to win. The champs were Frank Gyorgy, Marilyn Garland and Don Appleby.

LEAGUE OF DISTINGUSHED BOWLERS

Attention League Skips—please make an extra effort to close out this year’s matches so that we can declare the top three winning teams. There are only a few games left to play that will determine the final standings as the season winds down. Everyone seems to be very busy lately, and it’s hard to get the rounds played on schedule, so the time frame for their completion has been extended by our very gracious, understanding and wise commish. This message has been approved by me.

AFTER FIVE

The premise behind After Five bowling is that socialization, not just bowling, is extremely important for our club to thrive and grow. This season the After Five organizers have invited other Oakmont clubs (bocce, tennis, rainbows, etc.) to join us in late afternoon activities at the lawn bowling green. Our guests learned some basics of the sport, enter contests and played some shortened matches. After the bowling, we all shared food and beverages on the patio and soon learned how much the members of different clubs share in common. In the next few months, the OLBC Enhancement Committee along with the After Five Team will be inviting many other Oakmont clubs to join us as we start celebrating 50 years of lawn bowling. Learn more about why lawn bowling has been one of our community’s favorite pastime and stop by the green and ask any bowler how you or your club can join in on the fun.

JUST A QUICK MENTION

Our lawn bowling friends from Leisure Town visited us for our daily draw on Wed., August 13. We all enjoyed each other’s company as we bowled in the morning, shared lunch and ended with afternoon games. We meet them again in September for some serious bowling.

UPCOMING EVENTS

September has two tournaments scheduled. Saturday, Sept. 6 the Novice Singles will take place followed two days later on Monday, Sept. 8 with the Open Pairs Tournament. The repair work (backboards) scheduled for September may be postponed so play might not be interrupted as reported in the last column. Here’s the big event. It’s Wednesday, Sept. 24 when our traveling teams will visit the Leisure Town Lawn Bowling Club in Vacaville determined to bring back the trophy of our yearly championship meet. Please check the bulletin board for travel arrangements.

Don, Marilyn and Frank

STREAMING DEVICES; INTERNET TO YOUR TV! JOHN HAMILTON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1:30 PM BERGER CENTER

Besides Apple TV there are other ways to stream interesting things to your Mac. John Hamilton is coming to show you how! We look forward to seeing you.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note the change in date and meeting location of this meeting. Additional meeting dates and locations changes: October meeting will be held Saturday, October 25 at the East Rec. Center. November meeting will be held Saturday, November 15 at the Berger Center Website: http://www.oakmug.org.

MEMBERSHIP

Dues are $10 per household. There are three ways to join: at any meeting; a check made payable to OakMUG and sent to Justine Haugen, Treasurer, 8926 Acorn Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95409; or you may put your check into our file in the OVA Office. Members receive a discount on the entire catalog of O’Reilly and Peachpit books.

MAC TECHNICAL HELP

If you need technical assistance with your Mac or accessories, call Ronnie Roche, 573-9649 and Stephen Henry, 542-4668, Certified Apple Consultants. General questions please call me at 539-1598 or E-mail bette707@sbcglobal.net.

BROWN BAG NOTES

President Martha called the August 7 meeting to order at 11:32 a.m. Sue Hattendorf reported that membership has increased to 103 with six new trainees soon to become members. Tony Lachowicz, our treasurer, projects we will still be financially solvent, although we have some final expenses before the end of the calendar year. There were also discussions regarding After Five’s, the League and the club’s general improvement/update plans. Under New Business, plans are being formulated to celebrate 50 years of lawn bowling (June 2015) here in Oakmont. If you have suggestions regarding what we can do to make this milestone special contact me at 539-6729.

nBette Shutt

iPAD SIG show up and share

Leisure Town

WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 11 a.m. PLACE: Berger Center CIRCLE LEADER: Claudine Simpson FACILITATOR: Linda Canar

THIS COLUMN’S CONCLUSION IS YOUR INCLUSION

Here is an ongoing invitation to try lawn bowling. Oakmonters who are curious about what we actually do are welcome to find out. The best way would be to stop by the green around 9:15 a.m. any day except Sunday and ask a member how to get started. The other easy way would be to contact the greeter of the month and for September would be Frank Gyorgy. Give him a call at 230-2453 and he will be happy to meet with you to set up an opportunity for you to try rolling.

Valley of the Moon Rotary Club

nRandy Ruark

Valley of the Moon Rotary meets most Friday mornings at the Quail Inn at 7 a.m. for breakfast, fellowship and guest speakers. If you have an interest please contact Marie Theilade at mtheilad@pacbell.net, 575-6338. We welcome guests. Currently we are ramping up for one of our two annual fund-raisers: A Taste of Oakmont—music, dancing, great food and fun on October 4 at the Berger Center. Tickets are on sale. Gather a table of eight or meet new people.

Zentangle™ Art Method is Here!

nBetsy Smith

Come join us for a fun, interesting art technique called Zentangle™. If you can draw a dot, line, squiggly, circle or square, etc., you can do the Zentangle™ Art Method. Classes are on Mondays. Check the schedule below for specific dates and focus. Materials are provided. Be sure to call or E-mail me to reserve your space in class. Cost is $8 per class. Hope to see you!

Coming up classes

Sept. 11: Mono-tangle on small tiles and create a collage Oct. 13: Exploring new tangles Oct. 27: Tangling on a mandala Nov. 10: Tangling a Thanksgiving decoration Dec. 8: Tangling on a star TIME: 4:30–5:30 p.m. WHERE: Central Activity Center Art Room COST: $8 per class INFO: All supplies provided. Be sure to register before class starts to have a space. Call me at 538-8304 (home), 321-2105 (cell), or E-mail bsmith@sonic.net

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

Oakmont Computer Learning Center (OCLC)

fall Session september • October • November

Fall classes will be starting soon, so sign up for a class today! Just call 538-1485 to register.

PC Users Group

nBarbara G. Dudley

SEPTEMBER Q&A SESSION

For our Q&A Session on Monday, September 8, at 2 p.m. at the Upper West Rec. Center, you need to E-mail your questions to Bob Mandelstam at BobMandel@Psualum.com to allow him to research them with our team of PC experts. You also can access question forms prior to the meeting at our website (see below) or request a form from a board member at the meeting and submit your question then.

SEPTEMBER PROGRAM (GENERAL) MEETING

Facebook have you befuddled? Want to know how to use it better? Join Kerry Rego, a Sonoma State University instructor, to learn more about how Facebook is laid out, adjust your privacy settings, post photos and videos, remove friends who are too talkative, and keep your identity safe. No question is too small, and all are welcome! Kerry Rego, who is a social-media expert, returns to OPCUG to present on Monday, September 15, at the Upper West Rec. Center at 2 p.m.

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE AT OakmontPCGroup.org

The time has come for an overhaul of your group’s website. To that end, the OPCUG Board has put up a new, basic site with information about our current activities. When you access OakmontPC.com, the software will redirect you to our new website (see above). Although it does not, as yet, contain all the past information that you may be seeking, we gradually will add that to the new site. Here you still can find information about the upcoming Q&A Session and Program Meeting on our Home page, and read timely articles about PC issues on our most recent newsletter and several past issues of that document.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR PC? GET IT FREE!

If you live in Oakmont and want personal PC help, group members are happy to assist you, free of charge. Call our experts: Phil Kenny at 538-2075, Dan Gaffney at (916) 878-9538, or Gordon Ramsey at 538-4981.

nMalcolm Rodman

Oakmont Democratic Club Join Us!

WHAT: Oakmont Democratic Club’s Annual Dinner catered by Oakmont Village Market WHEN: Friday, September 12; cocktails 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Berger Center COST: $30 per person, tax and tip included ENTRÉE: Choice of chicken, fish or vegetarian. Cash wine bar, by drink or bottle SPEAKER: Mike McGuire Candidate, Cal. State Senate, “The Greying of California” The event is limited to Oakmont residents and their

guests. This is always a sell-out— order tickets now. California today is home to 4.2 million aged 65 and older-—11.4% of the population. This total is expected to grow to six million by 2020. This “Greying of California” will affect many aspects of public policy, including taxes, retirement and health care. Our speaker, a former mayor and County Supervisor, will discuss policy alternatives.

Order Form—ODC Sept. 12 Dinner Meeting

Mail this form and a check for $30 per person payable to Oakmont Democratic Club to L.M. Rodman, 431 Meadowgreen Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95409 or place in the Oakmont Democratic Club folder in the OVA Office. Name(s): after name, indicate (C) for chicken, (F) for fish or (V) for vegetarian. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ # of dinners x $30 ______ # of dues x $5 ______ Total: $______ Phone: __________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Questions? Call me at 539-2658 or E-mail mnbrodman@pobox.com.

Watercolor Art Class

nCharles Gresalfi, Instructor

For those who have always wanted to try watercolor but never had the time, a course in basic watercolor painting will be offered beginning September 10. All art lovers are invited, particularly beginners looking for step-by-step instructions to quickly advance in the captivating but bewitching popular water media. We will do small but charming simple subjects, such as sea shells, clouds, trees and apple or even an onion, etc. The goal is to enjoy the fun and satisfaction of creating your own personal art. As an added bonus, perhaps you may experience a brief escape from life’s burdens while deep in a world of your own making. Ten basic watercolor techniques will be taught and as many principles, hints and tricks that can be squeezed into 2½ hours of class time. I have had a long, full career as an illustrator, art educator, have exhibited internationally and have held office in three art societies.

Class information

DATE: Wednesdays, Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8 and 15 TIME: 9:30 a.m.–12 noon WHERE: Central Activities Center, Art Room COST: $15 per class Class material list is posted in the Art Room. Registration sheet is also posted in Art Room. Call me at 539-0720 or E-mail cde3@pacbell.net.

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

nBetsy Smith

nTeresa and Tom Woodrum

Mondays, 9-10 am, East Rec. Free Fitness Class

YMCA exercise class with JoRene Woodworth. Bring non-skid yoga mat, theraband, athletic shoes, water bottle and small hand towel.

wednesdays, 9–10 am, berger center Free Fitness Class

Sept. 3: Julie Chansen, fabulous new instructor Sept. 10: YMCA—Becky Green Sept. 17: Zumba Fit and Fun with Lynn Seng (no mats today) Sept. 24: YMCA—Becky Green Bring non-skid yoga mat, theraband, athletic shoes, water bottle and small hand towel.

Fridays, 9–10:15 am, east rec. Free Fitness Class Stretch, body conditioning and balance with Mary Hastings, SRJC

Mary Hastings will be the SRJC instructor. Mary is currently teaching Aqua Aerobics here in Oakmont. She has a master’s degree in physical education and a teaching credential. Santa Rosa Junior College Community Education Department will provide this instructor. Thank you SRJC. Registration for SRJC is necessary for participation and all forms will be provided on the first day of class. EQUIPMENT: Non-skid yoga mat, athletic shoes, water bottle, small hand towel. Either hands weights, theraband or tubing for strengthening. Students may bring this equipment or purchase theraband from Mary. Mary will sell five-foot pieces of theraband for $5. Three color choices will be provided: yellow (lightest resistance); red (medium) and green (stronger resistance).

WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/ site/oakmonthealthinitiative/home

Please visit our website to preview upcoming instructors for free fitness and preview videos of the Cabaret. Check it out and I hope you enjoy it.

An Evening with Sandy and Richard Riccardi Saturday, September 20, 6–8 pm Berger Center

Did you hear the one about the two music teachers who fell in love? She sings. He plays piano. Their life changes, in fun but quirky ways. Sandy and Richard are here to make you scream with laughter at their all-original, all-comedy cabaret, describing their cracked and bushwhacked road to marital bliss, social consciousness, and menopause. Oakmont Health Initiative invites you to relax with friendly people. For this delightful evening, we provide the talent and the tablecloth. You are requested to bring a heavy appetizer to share with your table and your beverage of choice. It will be a very nice event and you will help support a good cause. Seating: We know you have many choices for entertainment. We choose to help make your evening an event of good fellowship. We have scattered seating available and welcome you to join one of the hospitality tables to meet new and friendly people. Also, we appreciate that you invite friends to join your table—it is truly gracious. (Before you invite eight friends though, please check first; I love puzzles and will do my best.) Please let us know how we can help you with seating. My E-mail: TandTWoodrum@ aol.com, or call 537-9363. 100% of profits will help to expand Oakmont Health Initiatives. We look forward to welcoming you: Kathy Vincent, Henni Williston, Del Baker, John Phillips and Dr. Robert Bliss and Tom and Teresa Woodrum, volunteers of the Free Fitness Class.

cabaret reservation form Saturday, September 20, 6–8 pm, Berger Center

Please make your check payable to Oakmont Health Initiative. Admission is $15 per person. You may leave checks in the OHI Folder in the OVA Office, or mail them to Oakmont Health Initiative, c/o Tom Woodrum, 12 Valley Green, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Names of all guests_____________________________________________________________________________ E-mail address_________________________________________________________________________________ nPierre LaBerge

SIR Hood Mountain Branch #92

SIR Hood Mountain Branch # 92 Hosts World Affairs Council September 9, Berger Center

Why do we care about Jihad, Hezbollah, Arab Spring, Syria, Ukraine, Gaza, Global Warming, Immigration, World Bank, Putin, and Kim Il-sung? Bob Kirk, the past president of the World Affairs Council of Sonoma County, will be the guest speaker for the SIR #92’s September 9 luncheon. Since 1918, the purpose of the World Affairs Council has been to promote study and education in world affairs and contribute to improved understanding and relations. Bob will talk about the Sonoma County branch programs, how and where they acquire their speakers and why it is important the public keep abreast of current World Affairs. Mr. Kirk is a retired college history instructor and author of five published non-fiction books. Since 1986 he has lectured on worldwide cruises and currently teaches for the Sonoma State University Lifelong Learning program. Beginning September 11, Bob will teach a six-week Lifelong Learning course, The Great

War and Its Legacy, 1914–2014, in Oakmont. Bob and his wife Barbara are Oakmont residents and he is a member of SIR #54. SIR Branch #92 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Oakmont Berger Center, 6637 Oakmont Drive. Social hour starts at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon, catered by Café Europe. Oakmont men interested in attending this presentation and/or SIR membership should contact George Keller at 539-7618. nWil Larsen

SIR golf tidbits! Fall Off!

Although there was a noticeable fall off in the number players in the August Fed-SIR-Ex rounds, those participating had an enjoyable experience. The end results produced new royalty for the month: King of Golf—Rich Irwin, Branch #53; Prince of Golf—Jim Oswald, Branch #53; Duke of Golf—Ross Worboys, Branch #92. Of course, these three gentlemen were also the top winners in the sweepstakes for their flights. Congratulations! Join in the play either Sept. 2 or Sept. 4—build up an appetite for the upcoming recognition luncheon!

Cardio Fitness Aerobics class b

Keep on exercising into the fall! Keep in shape for the upcoming holiday season. Join fun aerobic workout. Due to construction at the West Rec. Ctr., location is unknown at press time. Call me or OVA Office for the location. The class is ongoing and you may join at any time. The aerobic format uses moderate aerobic moves designed to get your heart rate up and work your body! We finish the class with core and balance work. The music is fun and catchy and the class is designed for all levels. Call me for more information. Bring your friends! See you in class! WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays ongoing. Join any time. First class is free. TIME: Tuesdays 5:30–6:30 p.m., Thursdays 4:30–5:30 p.m. No class Sept. 4 WHERE: Because of construction on the West Rec. Center the class will be moving. No information at press time as to where. Please call me or the OVA Office for more information. Class will definitely be held as usual. COST: $6 per class or $40 for eight classes—good for two months INFO: Please bring a mat, weights and water INSTRUCTOR: Betsy Smith, 538-8304 (home) or 321-2105 (cell)

balance and strength class

Keep balanced and strong by joining Balance and Strength (All the Toys) Class Wednesday evenings from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Due to construction at the West Rec. Ctr., location is unknown at press time. Call me or OVA Office for the location. You can join at any time! Using equipment, such as weights, bands, small and large balls and simple moves, we emphasize balance and work on strength. Any fitness level is welcome. You work from your base of strength. Catchy music and meeting new friends are some of the features of this class. Bring yourself, water, mat, weights, and a ball if you have them. WHEN: Wednesdays, join any time. First class is free! TIME: 4:30–5:30 p.m. WHERE: Because of construction on the West Rec. Center the class will be moving. No information at press time as to where. Please call me or the OVA Office for more information. Class will definitely be held as usual. COST $6 per class or four classes for $20—good for two months INFO: Please bring water, mat, weights and balls INSTRUCTOR: Betsy Smith, 538-8304 (home) or 321-2015 (cell)

Cal Alumni Club

nMark Randol

FALL DINNER—OCTOBER 15

The club’s annual Fall Dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at the East Recreation Center. The evening program starts at 5 p.m. with a cocktail hour and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Robert Lalanne, Vice Chancellor, Real Estate, UC Berkeley. He will discuss the new UC Berkeley Real Estate Organization and what the near- and long-term positive financial outcomes will be. Further details about the Fall Dinner are forthcoming. For additional information about the Cal Alumni Club, please contact Membership Chair, Bonnie Lukes, at 537-9631, or go to the club’s website: www.oakmontcalalums.org.

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

Gentle Yoga

nSharon Traeger

no more counting sheep…zzzzzzz

If you suffer from poor sleep, with yoga you will be able to catch more z’s. Instead of turning on the TV or grabbing your laptop, try Gentle Yoga sequence to help you wind down and quiet your inner monologue. Yoga poses are designed to bring awareness inward, to relax your mind while stretching and relaxing. A relaxed mind and body will drift off to sleep more readily resulting in a more sound sleep. Improved sleep helps reduce fatigue, crankiness and other related ailments. WHEN: 12:30–1:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays WHERE: Lower West Rec. Center (across from the tennis courts) FEE: $10 drop-in or 10 sessions $60 (don’t have to be consecutive) INFO: Taught by my husband Lou and myself. Call 537-8661 or drop-in REQUIREMENT: Must be able to get up and down off the mat unassisted

Lap Swim Club

nMelissa Bowers

FLIP TURN NEWS!

Hopefully by now the OVA Board approved the earlier hours for two pools. Residents can now participate in several early morning activities (classes, meetings, volunteering, golf, tennis, pickleball open play, etc.). Many residents still working can swim before work. Thank goodness we have arrived! Thank you, OVA. The proposed new hours are: Central 6 a.m. (previously 7 a.m.) East 6:30 a.m. (previously 8 a.m.) West 7 a.m. (as before)

Good to the Last Lap!

If you are passionate about swimming and do all year round, come join the club. Connect via the website with fellow 365-ers, discuss pool issues or simply meet as friends. Send your name, E-mail address to lapswim@sonic.net.

nBobbie Russell

Fitness Club

nJohn Phillips

WALKING

I find it very interesting how there are so many different ways of exercising and working out and how each instructor feels that their form or discipline is better than another. I personally like learning about different disciplines to help enhance my knowledge base and I believe it is a good thing to have so many different ways of exercising so that all the individuals that live on this planet can find a way to work out and maintain their health. I was spotting for a class in which the instructors’ primary focus was dance. She began to talk about how great dance was over all the other aspects of exercise such as weight training, etc., when she began to talk about walking and how in dance walking is done with a pointed toe that touches the ground first and then the heel. With the toe pointed it elongates the leg and body making the person look graceful. Well, this started me thinking, because I was always instructed to touch down with the heel first and roll the foot onto the toe, lifting the heel and pushing off with the toes. So, I decided to take a look and see what the great and powerful internet had to say about foot placement. There is a lot of information out there regarding walking, everything from how it aids in creative thinking to just overall good health. So, here is what I found regarding foot placement. You should come down on the heel and roll the foot pushing off with the toes. Let’s look at the construction of the foot to understand why this is so important. The heel is designed to absorb the impact as the foot lands. As we roll the foot the arch in the foot allows the distribution of our body weight to move forward and is spread throughout the foot into the tarsal and metatarsals and using that energy to push the body forward for the next step. Now let us look at if we were to come down on our toes. First off, we would be coming down on a structure that is not designed to absorb the impact of our full body weight. Then the heel comes down, the energy from landing on the toes is transferred backwards to the heel, not forward where it would aid the forward motion but backwards away from the direction the body is going. Can this be good? It sounds like a source of contradiction. The body is designed to be balanced. We know that if muscles counteract each other it causes imbalances that in turn can cause injury. Once the heel has landed you are trying to redirect all that energy back to the toe to push off for the next step. Seems like a lot of effort when all you need to do is roll the foot. Here is a little exercise for you to learn how a foot

Republican Club of Oakmont

The next meeting of the Republican Club of Oakmont will be held Thursday, September 25 at 6:15 p.m. at the East Recreation Center, 7902 Oakmont Drive. We will be having our yearly event of a potluck dinner and meeting about the future of the Oakmont Republican Club. All those attending are asked to bring either a salad or appetizer for six people. The club will be providing coffee and dessert. For those who want to bring something for cocktails, etc. please bring that to the meeting. Our speaker will be Eddie Geary who will be providing information on the coming primary election with a list or suggested candidates and anything else we will need before voting. She will also lead us in discussion regarding what members want for the future of the club. As Eddie was our original support from the Republican Party in Oakmont, we are enthusiastic about her participation and guidance throughout the discussion part of the

evening. Her past work and vast experience as a Republican brings knowledge and experience to our discussion. After dinner, we will be holding a most important part of the evening. We will be voting on new officers of the club for President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. We are also asking for those who will be providing support for the club in positions of the Phone Bank, Club E-mails, Meeting and Room Setups, Programs, Speakers and News Releases. As this is our last meeting with the present officers, we welcome everyone to come and share this great opportunity for the evening’s meeting. We are hopeful that we will have new officers to carry on the work of the club. For those who might be interested, please call me at 293-8938 or E-mail at brussell1935@ gmail.com. All Oakmont residents and their guests are welcome! Hope to see you then!

roll should feel. Sit down on the edge of a chair and starting with your heel, touch your heel down and simply roll the foot forward. Try both feet. Next try it while walking. Do you use the whole foot or do you come down in the middle of the foot or on the toes? Practice it and see if it doesn’t feel better to roll the foot. Remember, walking is great exercise but like all exercise you need to learn proper technique. If you have any questions regarding the material in this article or fitness in general, please stop by the Fitness Center located in the Central Activities Building and see me or call 843-6187.

Trainer’s Schedule

Seminars: Week of Sept. 7: Abdominals Week of Sept. 14: Balance Week of Sept. 21: Chest Week of Sept. 28: Intro to Bosu Orientation dates: Sept. 10 at 11 a.m.; Sept. 16 at 10 a.m.; Sept. 24 at 11 a.m.; Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. nTom Pugliese

SAVE THE DATE

The Fitness Center is sponsoring a presentation on How to Prevent Having Falls by Vanessa Kettler on Tuesday September 30, 1–2 p.m. at the Berger Center Have you been having falls or are you afraid that you might fall? Even though falls often happen without warning, there is much we can do to prevent them from happening. Learn about new and thoughtprovoking approaches. Come to this fascinating presentation by Vanessa Kettler, an experienced teacher of elder exercise and a professional dancer at the age of 70. Refreshments will be served.

Playreaders

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On September 8 John Boskovich will bring the David Mamet play, Race, to Playreaders. Mamet not only wrote the play, but directed it when Race opened on Broadway in 2009. Race is the story of three lawyers, two African American and one white, who undertake the case of a white man charged with a crime against a black woman. One of the African American lawyers is a woman, new on the job. The three attorneys and the defendant have to grapple with their own feelings about race as they work on the evidence in the case. Playwright Mamet is known to write dramas that can arouse strong feelings in his audience and once said that he did not think people are basically good, that people in times of stress can behave like swine and that this is not only a fit subject for drama, but the only subject. Readers are John Boskovich, Jo An Chesnut, Charlie Ensley, Richard Leathers and Josie Ross. Playreaders will not meet on Labor Day, September 1.

Readers of the Owl and the Pussycat

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

OVA-Sponsored Events Frauds and Scams Panel Discussion with Sonoma County District Attorney, Jill Ravitch

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Oakmont Fun Dog Show

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Saturday, September 20 10 AM–12 PM, Berger Greensward and Patio

Come for the fun and spectacle! Enter your dog in advance to compete in the fun categories. Categories: Bad Hair Day, Best at Retrieving, Best Biscuit Catcher, Best Dog Buddies, Best Dressed, Best Trick, Coolest Pup, Cutest Crossbreed, Cutest Smile, Face Only a Mother Could Love, Fastest Dog to Sit, Fleece as White as Snow, Friendliest (desperate to greet people), Happiest Dog, Highest Jumper, Largest, Longest Tail, Most Affectionate (Kisses), Most Radiant Rescue, Most Spoiled Rotten, Owner and Dog Lookalikes, People’s Choice- Best of Show, Prettiest Eyes, Softest Ears, The Dog the Judges Would Most Like to Take Home. We will have food trucks, Sonoma Humane Society adoptions, music and a caricaturist, all for your enjoyment. Call me at 539-1611 or E-mail marsha@oakmontvillage. com to pre-register your pet, volunteer to assist or be a judge!

Sol Flamenco Dance Company Returns

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SAVE THE DATE: september 25

Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch will head a panel of experts who will keep us abreast of the latest frauds and scams. Panel discussion is to begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, in the Berger Center. There will be time for questions afterwards. Coffee will be served. More information to come in the next edition of the Oakmont News.

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AARP Presents The Smart Driver Course

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OVA class size: min. 10/max. 24. Auto insurance discounts available upon completion. Up to four years after taking the full eight-hour course you can renew your qualification to continue receiving a discount from your insurance company by taking a 4½-hour refresher course. Cost: $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. We are now taking reservations for the September 19 refresher class. This is a one-day course, 1–5:30 p.m. Give your check to the instructor. The check should be written out to AARP. The class will be held in room B in the Central Activities Center, 310 White Oak Dr. The classes are for Oakmont residents only. Please call the OVA Office at 539-1611 to get into the class. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. If the scheduled class date doesn’t work for you and you are on the internet, you can take the course on your computer. Find it at AARP Driver Safety Program Online Course.

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OVA-Sponsored Events An Evening with Comedienne Kat Simmons

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Oakmont Village Association is excited to present “An Evening with Comedienne Kat Simmons” on Saturday, September 27 at 7 p.m. This show will take place at the Berger Center, with tickets priced at $10 each. Purchase them early, at the OVA Office, as this hilarious show is expected to sell out! Check out a preview on Kat’s website: http://www.katsimmons. com/#!videos/cm8a. Kat Simmons is a 27-year veteran of the international comedy club circuit. You may have seen her at The Improvs, Catch A Rising Star, the Comedy Channel, Fox’s Comedy Tonight, or on Candid Camera. She has toured with The 3 Blonde Moms and won the eWomen Network’s international talent contest in Dallas in 2009. Kat has a unique talent for combining physical comedy with real life situations that everyone can

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relate to. She has been favorably compared to the masters of the craft, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett and Red Skelton. She is one of a few physical comediennes working today. You may recognize yourself in some of her material as she honestly shares with the audience as though they were all longtime friends. She delights in bringing to the stage the very things most people keep a secret. She speaks the truth, making it easier for the rest of us to be honest with ourselves. She has appeared with Tim Allen, Kevin Nealon, Kenny Rogers, and most recently, legendary motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar. She is in high demand to headline corporate events. She is not only a comedienne, but an inspirational humorist making her a great choice for your keynote speaker as well. She loves to share her own spark to ignite yours.

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Photography Club

The next meeting of the Oakmont Photography Club will be Wednesday, September 3 at 2 p.m. at the East Recreation Center. Oakmont’s own Jim Knapp will be presenting his guidelines for an enjoyable experience with photography, emphasizing themes, approaches and subject matter. Jim has been an avid photographer for 60-some years starting with his own darkroom as a Boy Scout. His presentation will include some photos from the club’s recent field trips to Sturgeon’s Mill and the Bird Rescue Center, as well as from his extensive world travels including Guatemala, where he volunteered as an ophthalmologist. Jim’s talk won’t be highly technical, but a review of a pleasurably memorable lifelong experience with the camera. Whether you’re a beginning or advanced photographer, our meetings and field trips are both enjoyable and instructive. All Oakmont residents are welcome to attend. You may come as a guest for your first meeting. Otherwise dues are $10 per year per household or $5 June through December. If you have any questions contact me at 539-4507 or bcphoto@bobcrosby.com. We hope you’ll join us for Jim Knapp’s entertaining and informative presentation on September 3.

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The Great Italian Festival

WHEN: October 18 WHERE: Berger Center TIME: Doors open 4:30 p.m.; dinner served 5–6:30 p.m. MUSIC: Billy Mac MENU: Pasta with meatless sauce, meat balls in sauce, assorted salads, bread, butter, whipped cream cake and assorted cookies, lemon water, hot tea and coffee. Remember it is as always Bring Your Own Beverage COST: $25 per member, $28 per member’s guest, $35 per non-member; best deal—$37, includes one-year membership and festival The great Billy Mac and company will be in the house for your dancing and listening pleasure! So get ready to make your famous pasta sauce (one quart will do it) for all to sample and see if you will be crowned the Pasta King or Queen of Oakmont Village. Please let me know if you are going to enter your sauce in our competition, so I can get your name on our list. Prizes for the best sauce are as follows: first prize $50, second prize $30 and third prize $20.

The Rat Pack Vegas-Style Show Featuring Joey Bishop, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin And Sammy Davis Jr.

This show is sold out. However, we are taking a wait list, should any seats become available. WHEN: November 7 TIME: Doors open 5 p.m.; show time 6–8 p.m. COST: All seats are $30 for this show only SEATING: Tables of eight. You may reserve a table of eight for you and your guests as long as all are paid for in one envelope with all names included. FOOD AND DRINK: You may bring whatever snacks, food or drink you would like. We will have

Oakmont Music Lovers

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A NEW THRESHOLD—MOZART’S PRAGUE SYMPHONY Presenter: Bob Giddings

“With the exception of the first fifteen bars, the entire introduction is set in a minor key, with trumpets and drums adding weight and solemnity to the proceedings. The Allegro that follows is an objectlesson in how to create a large, imposing movement out of the slenderest of musical materials.” Thus read the notes that accompany the recording of Mozart’s Prague Symphony (#38) in D, performed by Concentus Musicus Wien directed by Nikolaus Harnoncourt that we will listen to and watch in its entirety via DVD format. Astoundingly, this opening movement with the “slenderest of musical material” brings the classical symphonic genre to a threshold: inwardly profound examination of human feelings and thoughts together with ostensibly transcendent beauty. Much as the Mozart’s “Jeunehomme” concerto brought the piano concerto to the threshold from which worthy subsequent piano concertos took their cue, the Prague points to symphonic development that Haydn, great and good master that he was, could not. Come join host Bob Giddings and explore, discuss and enjoy this remarkable symphonic masterpiece from Mozart, written at the age of 30 during his rapid ascent to the absolute height of musical art. WHEN: Tuesday, September 2, 10:30–11:30 a.m. WHERE: East Recreation Center COST: Free Admission

coffee, hot tea, lemon water and cookies. There will be no party in December because the only date available was December 20 and a lot of folks are gone at that time. Sorry. We are now planning our New Year’s After New Year’s Party on January 24, 2015. We will be featuring Crab and Tri-Tip dinner and for you dancing and listening pleasure back by popular demand, the Great Charlie Baker and Company. More details to follow in the near future We are now working on a great line-up of events for the Sha-Boom Events Club for next year 2015. So

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Grandparents’ Club Summer Activities

The Grandparents’ Club summer activities were more successful than ever. This year we saw many new smiling faces along with the wonderful families who have participated in past years. We were told by several grandparents that their grandchildren say this is the best week of their summer. A big thank-you goes to the Oakmont Gardens for hosting the Welcome Party/Carnival and supplying a dunk tank along with ice cream and freshly-baked cookies for 160 guests. Thank you John Gilfillan, Noel Lyons and Margaret Wyne for taking the plunge many times. Our grandkids have good aim. Also thanks to Julie Jones for being our librarian and making sure all the kids picked out a book to read while visiting grandparents. The Grandparents’ Club wishes to acknowledge

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watch for our schedule of events. We are currently in talks with the Doug Gabriel and Family Show direct from Branson. You can check them out on the net, just type in Doug Gabriel Show Branson. Please let me know how you feel about having their show come to Oakmont. This would be a show only with theater-type seating. Call me or E-mail me with your thoughts and if you would attend the show you can reach me at. 539-6666 or E-Mail me at: haversonr@ comcast.net. So mark your calendars for our upcoming events so you do not miss them.

the clubs who were so generous with their time, equipment and their teaching skills. In particular the Tennis Club, Wii Bowling, Quilting, Bocce Ball and Table Tennis were all amazing. It took many volunteers to make these activities possible. Still many more to thank, so here we go: the entire staff at the OVA Office, to our grandparents who lead classes like puppet making, an art project for the little ones, coin toss, bingo, robotics, pasta making and a pizza party. Thanks to the Communications Committee for great photos and articles and a special thanks to Richard Duncan who created a video poem. Now we take a break from having meetings until Jan. 2015 when we will meet to discuss the activities for the 2015.

Boomers Club

Did you enjoy the Transcendence Theater Company show? If so, post your pictures and comments on our website at www.oakmontboomers.org.

SEPTEMBER EVENT UNAUTHORIZED ROLLING STONES

Only your Boomers Club offers the Beatles and the Stones, all in one year! Four food trucks (Mexican cuisine form El Coyote, Sushi burritos from Sushi Souba, Chicago hot dogs and Palooza Restaurant’s The Bun Slinger) and dessert vendor (sweet treats from the Baker Sisters) will be there. Sign up now (using our website or the coupon below) if the event has not already sold out. Here are the details: WHAT: Unauthorized Rolling Stones WHEN: September 6, 5–9 p.m. (doors open at 4:45 p.m.) WHERE: Berger Center BRING: Cash for food (four food trucks) and BYOB PRICE: $15 per member (limit of two guests)

OCTOBER EVENT

Boomer socials are returning! October’s event will be held on Oct. 16. Save the date and stay tuned for the theme and other details.

NOVEMBER EVENT

Put November 15 “Cruise Night” on your calendars right away, as this will be huge! We’ll be turning the Berger Center into the SS White Oak and cruising the night away. Gather your friends and join us for all the fun of a real voyage without the Dramamine. We’ll have food, we’ll have entertainment, we’ll have a photographer, we’ll have a magician, we’ll have … well, let’s just say you need to come to find out the rest. But get this on your calendars now. You won’t want to miss it!

WWW.OAKMONTBOOMERS.ORG

Many use our website (www.oakmontboomers. org) only to sign up for events, but it has many more capabilities than that. In addition to being your best source of information about anything related to the Boomers Club, the Boomers Club site is a social network of sorts, allowing you to post announcements, participate in discussions, advertise for-sale items, share photos, set up your user profile with funny-looking pictures and more. It’s more fun than a barrel of senior monkeys and it’s free!

BOOMERS UNAUTHORIZED ROLLING STONES RESERVATION COUPON Saturday, September 6, at the Berger Center, 5–9 PM

Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Cost is $15 per member and guests. Limit of two guests per member. There is no reserved seating for this event. If you want to sit with friends, arrive together to claim a table. Unreserved seating. Full payment must accompany the reservation. Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail (preferred)_____________________________________ Or phone number ________________________ Amount enclosed $_________ The deadline for reservations is no later than 3 p.m. Tuesday, September 2. You may also register and pay online at www.oakmontboomers.org. If you have any questions about reservations, please E-mail events@ oakmontboomers.org.

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

Current Events Discussion Group

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Our Friday discussions invite informed comments from across the political spectrum, from Liberals to Conservatives. Some prefer to listen and learn, still others to moderate. Whatever your comfort level, you will be welcomed when you join us. The discussions are moderated by volunteers within the group, and microphones are passed around to enable everyone to hear.

MODERATORS

September 5: John Sebastian September 12: Bernie Palk September 19: Leonard Bronstein September 26: Larry Fee Join us on Fridays, 1–2:30 p.m. at the East Rec. Center, and bring ideas of what you’d like us to discuss. For more information please contact Tina Lewis at 539-5546.

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Oakmont Rainbow Women

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Marriage Equality and More Rainbow Women Hear from Nationally Renowned Attorney on LGBT Legal Issues

Our featured speaker for the August meeting was Kate Kendell. Kate is the Executive Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), a national legal organization that fights for the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. Kate has been with NCLR since 1994, when she joined the organization as its Legal Director. Kate brought her broad insights about the legal situation for LGBT people, and her personal dedication and enthusiasm. She held our rapt attention for well over an hour. She began by remembering her own sense of isolation as a teen coming out in 1970s Utah and explained that NCLR is working to insure other teens and anyone in the process of discovering their

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SSSU—Oakmont

Hop Aboard! Here comes the bus JOIN US FOR FALL FUN AND EDUCATION!

The classes this term feature aspects of history with a significant impact on the United States. Are you are interested in understanding the US constitution, the outlook of Southern thinkers at the time of the Civil War, or the impact of World War I. or all three? You are bound to learn something before unknown to you from each of these classes. Instructors Mick Chantler and Bob Kirk will be returning to share their knowledge. William J. O’Connor is new to Osher Lifelong Learning in Oakmont. Hope to see you in class!

“WE THE PEOPLE”—WHAT THE CONSTITUTION REALLY SAYS By WILLIAM J. O’CONNOR MONDAYS, 3–5 PM, SEPT. 8–OCT. 13 BERGER CENTER

More than 85% of Americans have not read the constitution as adults, although many had it in civics classes in grammar or high school. Students are recommended to bring a copy to class, as this class will focus on reading the document. Emphasis will focus on the historical, cultural, political, and economic reasons for the development of the constitution. Discussion will also include the Articles of Confederation and the addition of the Bill of Rights. William J. O’Connor, is a retired and Judge and Attorney who was an active trial lawyer and mediator in the Bay Area. He has taught at numerous colleges and universities. He recently developed this class, and has offered it at other senior centers in Sonoma County.

DIXIE VOICES: THE WORLD OF THE ANTEBELLUM SOUTH By MICK CHANTLER, M.A. WEDNESDAYS, 3–5 PM, SEPT. 10–OCT. 15 BERGER CENTER

Why were patriotic Southerners, many non-slave holders, willing to break up the nation, risking their lives and fortunes defending their traditional way of life? Each week will examine the careers and outlooks of southern thinkers: leaders, military men, women, humble southerners, and slave leaders. Mick Chantler, M.A., recently concluded a 36-year teaching career. He has been a lifelong student of Mick Chantler the Civil War era. He was pleased to organize the 2009 Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration for the City of Sonoma. He recently taught the Nixon and Kennedy course for OLLI at SSU.

THE GREAT WAR AND ITS LEGACY, 1914–2014 By BOB KIRK, Ph.D. THURSDAYS, 3–5 PM, SEPT. 11–OCT. 16 EAST REC. CENTER

Maybe it was not such a Great War: 10,000,000 killed in the war and 20–50 million died in the resulting influenza epidemic. Men were doomed by inept leaders; peace treaties led to the World War II and perpetual upheaval in the Middle East. Bob Kirk earned his Ph.D. at the University of California, and has taught history for 44 years. He is the author of five books, including Earning their Stripes: the Mobilization of American Bob Kirk Children. He serves as president of the World Affairs Council of Sonoma County. He lives in Oakmont with his wife, and he has taught several other OLLI courses in Oakmont. Fall OLLI at SSU brochures, course descriptions, and registration forms are available in the OVA Office and the Central Activity Center. Please direct questions about Oakmont courses and activities to Co-Chair Paul Heidenreich, at (206) 604-9018 or by E-mail at OakmontLLL@gmail.com. Osher at SSU— Oakmont Lifelong Learning classes are open to Oakmont residents and invited guests of residents enrolled in the same class.

identity do not have to feel alone. Everyone should be able to find community, acceptance and support and live without fear. She then brought us up to date with developments on the marriage equality front. Marriage equality now covers 44% of all Americans. She reviewed some current and pending cases. She believes that there are several with a good chance of being heard by the Supreme Court, which would preempt many state level efforts to thwart marriage equality. Kate reflected on the history of marriage equality, noting that it was a ‘million moments’ of LGBT people talking to families and friends and changing attitudes that brought it forward as a priority issue. She reminded us of the time when lesbians could lose custody of their children during a divorce simply for being lesbians. She mentioned a number of other issues in her talk: President Obama’s executive order requiring equality on the basis of sexual orientation in the federal government and for federal contractors has affected millions of employees. The Supreme Court ruling on DOMA has important implications for Social Security, the Affordable Care Act and federal taxes. One of the main challenges will be insuring that these changes get implemented at the state level especially in states where there is institutional resistance. Kate believes this is where the next focus of effort regarding marriage will turn. Two other areas of law where NCLR does a lot of work are asylum and sports. They represent LGBT asylumseekers from countries where homosexuality is illegal and they advocate for the elimination of homophobia in sports. NCLR has won all its cases seeking to grant asylum. Also it is the only LGBT legal group to have a specific focus on sports. Because sports have such a huge impact on American culture, it is important that athletes can play their sport without being closeted. NCLR is the only lesbian and feminist-oriented legal organization working for human rights. It is 80% lesbian-supported and 80% of its cases involve lesbians. That being said, Kate noted the NCLR is in constant collaboration with other legal advocacy groups. Much of the success on marriage equality has resulted from these broad collaborations. September is the month that Make a Room in Your Heart project, an ORW collaboration with the YWCA, comes to fruition. We are renovating a family bedroom in the only Safe House in Sonoma County for victims of domestic violence. If you’re interested in progress on the room, search Facebook for “Make a Room in Your Heart” or use the URL https://www. facebook.com/groups/makearoominyourheart/. It is a Facebook group and when you join, you’ll be approved as soon as possible. Project manager Katy Carrel reminded us that she needs a variety of kinds of help so if you are interested, please send a message to OakmontRainbowWomen@gmail.com and your message will be forwarded to Katy.

COMING UP FOR SEPTEMBER

Back by popular demand, the September ORW meeting will be games night, this time Bingo! And this is not your grandmother’s Bingo! Each game uses a different formation for the successful call of “Bingo.” It’s fast-paced and fun. And, there will be prizes! Bingo cards will be available at the door for $2 each. Marge and Nancy have borrowed the equipment for our authentic Bingo Night. Our caller, Lisa has a great deal of experience since she is the Bingo caller for the Star of the Valley Parish on White Oak Drive. While Rainbow Women is a group for lesbians, any woman in Oakmont is welcome to become a member of Oakmont Rainbow Women. We generally meet on the second Thursday of each month in the East Rec. Center from 6:30–8:30 p.m. If you want more information about our group please contact: OakmontRainbowWomen@gmail.com.

The Oakmont News / September 1, 2014

Walkers

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restored station master’s residence is upstairs. If you are not able to walk upstairs, the ferry and Railroad Museum is on the ground floor where there is a working display of the old train. Please send your check made out to Oakmont Walkers with your lunch choice noted, to Carolyn Mack, 318 Stone Creek Circle, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Her E-mail address is clpmack@comcast.net.

disney museum in the presidio of san francisco, lunch in the presidio and a museum in tiburon

WHEN: Thursday, September 25 TIME: Leave Berger Center at 9 a.m.; return about 5:30 p.m. PRICE: $80 per person. Although Walt Disney died in 1966, his legacy is as strong today as it was when he was alive. Opened by his daughter, the museum displays the beginning of Disney’s creative talents and his growth thereafter. Other artists’ work, including that of Marc Davis, will also be on display. Lunch will be at the Presidio Café. Lunch choices: Steak Salad (spinach, fried shallots, toasted walnuts, sherry vinaigrette); fairway burger (8 oz. grass fed beef patty, toasted Kaiser bun, lettuce, tomato, red onion); Presidio Golf Club (turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, toasted sourdough); Caesar salad with buttermilk fried chicken (little gem lettuce, country croutons, parmesan, classic Caesar dressing). Our last stop will be the old Railroad Depot in Tiburon. Established in 1884 and closed in 1967, the

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end of year CHEER

WHAT: Beach Blanket Babylon WHEN: Sunday, December 7 TIME: Leave Berger Center at 9:45 a.m.; return about 6 p.m. PRICE: $120 per person. Carolyn needs payment by October 1. Trip is limited to 40 people. Beach Blanket Babylon is the longest playing American musical. Having over 15,000 performances and seen by six million people, it is a hilarious spoof on pop culture that will have you roaring with laughter. Before the show we will eat at Original Joe’s on Union Street. This is a landmark Italian restaurant. The meal choices are Char Broiled Salmon, Chicken Piccata, Eggplant Parmesan or Spaghetti Carbonara.

Photos by Lloyd Douglas

Please remember, last date for receipt of money is October 1. Send your check made out to Oakmont Walkers with your lunch choice noted, to Carolyn Mack, 318 Stone Creek Circle, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. When the trip gets filled up, Carolyn will start a wait list. Her phone number is 537-7347.

Movies At Oakmont WHERE: Berger Center SCREENING DAYS AND TIMES: Sundays at 2 PM Matinee and 7 PM Evening. HOSTS: Holly Blue, Barbara Bowman, Chris Decker, Ernie Erler, Al Haggerty, Carol Haggerty and Alexis Paradisoff-Melteff. NOTE: All films are shown with English subtitles when possible

Sunday, September 7, 2 pm NO FILM SHOWN—CONCERT AT BERGER Sunday, September 7, 7 pm bBEFORE MIDNIGHT

Before Midnight, the sequel to Before Sunrise and Before Sunset, picks up the story in Before Sunset nine years later when Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) spend a summer vacation in Greece. Critically acclaimed, the film moves their lives forward in ways sharper and darker than its predecessors, while being just as witty and touching. A Best Actress Golden Globe nomination for Delpy, and an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. (2013), R (sexual content/ nudity and language), 108 minutes.

Sunday, September 14, 2 pm 12 YEARS A SLAVE

Join with enrollees in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute class, Dixie Voices: The World of the Antebellum South, for MAO’s re-screening of the winner of the 2014 Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress and Best Score, the autobiography of Solomon Northrup, a free black man who was abducted from New York and sold into slavery in the mid-1800s. Class instructor Mick Chantler will introduce the film. (2013), R (violence/cruelty, some nudity/sexuality), 133 minutes.

Sunday, September 14, 7 pm TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

This Academy Award-winning drama follows widowed Aurora (Shirley MacLaine) and her daughter Emma (Debra Wingert), through the years as they support each other through relationships with various men —and deal with heartbreaking tragedy. A warm, offbeat adaptation of Larry McMurtry’s novel, the film won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actress (MacLaine), Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor (Jack Nicholson), as well as four Golden Globes. (1983), PG, 131 minutes.

Sunday, September 21, 2 pm CHAPLIN

Through flashbacks and other devises, director Richard Attenborough recounts comic icon Charlie Chaplin’s (Robert Downey, Jr.) poignant journey through triumph, failure, infamy, and government persecution. The large cast of characters include Kevin Kline as Douglas Fairbanks, Geraldine Chaplin as Chaplin’s mentally unbalanced mother, and Anthony Hopkins as George Hayden. Downey’s performance earned both Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. (1992), PG-13, 145 miutes.

Sunday, September 21, 7 pm CENTRAL STATION

Dora (Fernada Montenegro), who writes letters for illiterate people at Rio de Janeiro’s Central railroad station, feels compelled to help nine-year-old Josue locate his estranged father after the child’s mother dies. This Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning drama follows the interplay between Dora and the boy during their journey to Brazil’s remote Northeast region, their bond growing ever stronger with each mile. A Best Actress Oscar nomination for Montenegro. (1998), R (language), 106 minutes. (In Portuguese.)

For your refrigerator and/or wallet

September 7, 2 p.m.: No matinee shown—Concert at Berger September 7, 7 p.m.: Before Midnight, (2013), R, 108 minutes. September 14, 2 p.m.: 12 Years a Slave, (2013), R, 133 minutes.

September 14, 7 p.m.: Terms of Endearment, (1983), PG, 131 minutes. September 21, 2 p.m.: Chaplin, (1992), PG-13, 145 minutes. September 21, 7 p.m.: Central Station, (1998), R, 106 minutes.

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All trades, little fix-its and prickly puzzles. Plumbing, electrical, assemblies, gardening and pruning too! $40/hr. Helping Oakmont since 1988. Lic. #560098. Jay Williamson, 539-5217.

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Oakmont preferred vendor. Interior/ exterior, power washing, decks, wallpaper removed. Will not be undersold. 575-5581. Lic. #834588.

Plumbing, electrical, appliance, heating and air conditioning, general handyman (I can fix just about anything). 30 yrs. experience. Honest and reliable. Lic. #B32925. Call 536-9529, emergency—328-6635.

E. SANCHEZ ROOFING AND GUTTERS

Residential re-roofing, roof repairs, seamless gutters and downspouts. Quality for less. Bonded and insured, free estimates. Lic. #934256. Call 8375030 (office) or 569-4912 (cell).

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DRIVER FOR WOMEN

Services by women, for women! Excellent, dependable transportation to appointments, errands, airport. Fair rates. Call Regina at 596-1463.

CAN’T DRIVE?

Need help with errands, shopping, doctor’s appointments, trips to see children, airports? Call John and Lily, Oakmont residents, 537-9834.

DOG SITTING

Cuddles and companionship for your small pampered pooch (my specialty) in my Oakmont home. Experience and references. Call Mary, 537-7609.

Oakmont Onsite Personal Computer Services. Call Chuck for all things computer at your home or business. 40+ years experience. $50/hr. Oakmonters receive 20% discount. 293-8011.

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Huge selection of value-priced, new, used and re-conditioned golf carts for Specializing in doors, screens, shutters, sale. Professional repairs, service. Many blinds, finish carpentry. Supply and years servicing our friends in Oakmont. installation. Free estimates. Oakmont 584-5488. references. Lic. #527924. 539-3196.

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Hours: M–F 10 AM–4 PM / Tel 707-539-1611 / 6575 Oakmont Dr., Ste. 7 OVA E-mail: ova@sonic.net / Info E-mail: ovainfo@sonic.net Website: www.oakmontvillage.com OVA Members-Only Page: www.oakmontvillage.com/members Go to the members only page to view the monthly calendar, Board Meeting Minutes, criminal activity information and more.

Available in OVA Office Gas Shut-off Wrench.....................................$7 Tennis COurt Key.............................................$2 Vials for Life...............................................FREE resident magnetic access card...............FREE replacements......................................$10 ea Guest magnetic access card................$10 ea Guest Facility use Pass............................FREE Emergency Contacts for Residents This form is confidential and used only in case of an emergency to notify your named contacts.

Blood Pressure clinic

Wed 10 AM–12 PM, Berger Center, Room D. Contact: Del Baker 539-1657.

Bulletin Boards

ova event notices 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". for sale, for rent and want to buy board Items “For Sale”, “For Rent” or “Want to Buy” can be put on a 3"x5" card and left at the OVA Office. Cards are posted on Thursdays and must be received by noon. The bulletin board for these items is located outside the Central (Berger) Auditorium. “For Sale” and “Want to Buy” items are posted for 30 days. “For Rent” cards are posted for 60 days. Please notify the OVA office at 539-1611 if you would like your card removed before the posting term ends.

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.

GUEST PASSES

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 refundable deposit. Guests accompanied by their Oakmont host are not required to have a Guest Pass.

Library

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.

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Hours: M– Th 10 AM–4 PM Tel 539-0701 / Fax 539-6537 6575 Oakmont Dr., Ste. 7 E-mail: mary@oakmontvillage.com

architectural office

OVA Accounting Tel 800-585-4297

Need a ride? give a ride! oakmont volunteer helpers We provide the following services to Oakmont Residents: n Transportation to medical/ dental appointments in Santa Rosa only n Grocery shopping to Safeway (at Calistoga Center only) n

If you would like to be a volunteer, please call 528-0161. Donations to Oakmont Volunteer Helpers are appreciated and tax deductible. Mail your check payable to Oakmont Volunteer Helpers, 6575 Oakmont Dr., Ste. 7, Santa Rosa, CA 95409. Thank you.

COORDINATOR September 1–15 Joyce Andrews, 539-8345 September 16–30 Ann Ver Planck, 527-3411

Meals on Wheels, 525-0383

Please call the Volunteer Coordinator listed here, 9 AM–5 PM, Mon.–Fri. 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.

FITNESS CENTER

Central Activity Center, 310 White Oak Dr. Daily 5 AM–9 PM. Closed at 7 PM on Tues. for cleaning. Closed Christmas day.

POOLS & JACUZZIS

SUMMER SCHEDULE 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. West: 7 AM–9 PM (Sat & Sun) (Closes 7 PM Wednesdays for cleaning) East: 6:30 AM–9 PM (Closes 7 PM Mondays for cleaning) Central: 5:45 AM–9 PM (Closes 7 PM Tuesdays for cleaning) JACUZZI HOURS: Same as facility. No one under 18 years in West and East pools and Jacuzzis. Central Pool Children’s Hours: 11 AM–2 PM (Exception: 12 Noon –4 PM Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day.) Children must be accompanied by an OVA member or an adult with a valid pool access card. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY AT ANY OVA POOL. ALL FACILITIES CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY.

HICAP

(Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) Helps seniors with claims, etc. By appointment only. 1-800-434-0222. Berger Center, Room D, on the 2nd and 4th Fridays, 1–4 PM.

CityBus #16 bus takes residents to 5 different shopping centers weekday mornings and around Oakmont afternoons. n

Hours: M–F 9 AM–Noon, and 1–4 PM Tel 539-5810 6572 Oakmont Dr., Ste. A (for Association Maintained Homes)

2014-2015 OVA board of Directors E-mail: ovaboard@oakmontvillage.com John P. Taylor, President ova.bod.taylor@sonic.net John R. Felton, Vice President ova.bod.felton@sonic.net Andie Altman, Director ova.bod.altman@sonic.net Frances Dias, Director ova.bod.dias@sonic.net Bob Giddings, Director ova.bod.giddings@sonic.net Herm Hess, Director ova.bod.hess@sonic.net Alan Scott, Director ova.bod.scott@sonic.net

STORAGE UNITS AND PARKING

Chuck Chenault, Treasurer ova.treas.chenault@sonic.net Hugh Helm, Secretary ova.sec.helm@sonic.net

Lost & found

Association Manager Cassie Turner E-mail: cassie@oakmontvillage.com

Call Oak Creek RV & Storage, P.O. Box 2246, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. 707-538-3230 Located in the OVA office. Unclaimed items will be discarded after 30 days.

Loaner equipment

The OVA office has a form listing Oakmont residents who lend out items such as baby furniture and sick room equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.).

OVA Board Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month—1 pm* in the Berger Center *All residents of Oakmont are welcome.

ova-sponsored events Sol Flamenco Dance Company Berger Center September 13, 3–4:30 p.m. Dog Show Central Activity Center September 20, 10 a.m. Fraud and Scams Panel Discussion Berger Center September 25, 1:30 p.m. An Evening with Comedienne Kat Simmons Berger Center September 27, 7 p.m.

Public Transportation Available in Oakmont n

OAS Management Company

n Sonoma County Transit #30 bus goes to Memorial and Kaiser Hospitals and downtown Santa Rosa. Returns via Oakmont to Sonoma.

Schedules available at OVA office.

The Board of Directors of Oakmont Village Association reserves the right to select those articles submitted for publication that seem appropriate to the purpose of this association.

E-mail List Do you want to stay updated on what is going on in Oakmont? Join the OVA E-mail list. You will receive Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes, Oakmont Notices, Meeting Announcements and the weekly Manager's Newsletter. To join, go the Member’s Only webpage www.oamontvillage.com/members and click on the link to join the E-mail list.

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MODERNISM FROM THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART THE ROBERT AND JANE MEYERHOFF COLLECTION

Oakmont Art Association

On Friday, September 12, Jim Kohn will describe works in the current de Young Museum exhibit of classic American Modernist paintings that were collected by Robert and Jane Meyerhoff and then donated to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. This regular meeting of the Oakmont Art Association will be held in the Berger Center with refreshments served at 10 a.m. and the talk beginning at 10:30 a.m. All Oakmont residents are invited to enjoy this event. We remember many of the American artists from

the 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such as John Marin, Edward Hopper, and Thomas Hart Benton who focused on illustrating the people and places of American cities and country. World War II brought a new group of Modernist painters with new ideas. There are over 50 works in the current exhibit featuring artists such as Frank Stella, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauchenberg and Roy Lichtenstein. The exhibit also includes the series of 15 paintings by Barnett Newman titled Stations of the Cross and paintings by Ellsworth Kelly. All of these works represent a range of styles and purposes.

THE BERGER GALLERY

On Saturday, September 13, paintings in the Berger

Courtroom, Oil on Canvas by Philip Guston

Gallery will change. Please bring your paintings to Berger by 9:30 a.m. on that day. Call Nancy Duncan at 538-1421 or E-mail her at ngduncan@comcast.net for more information.

THE OAKMONT ANNUAL ART SHOW

Every year in October the Art Association plans an event that has become an Oakmont tradition. This year on Friday and Saturday, October 10 and 11, we will hold our 42nd Annual Art Show. This is a chance for Oakmont residents and their guests to see the work of the many talented artists we have in our community. A raffle and silent auction with many intriguing and valuable prizes offered, raises money for scholarships to outstanding art students at the Santa Rosa Junior College. Refreshments and a free wine and cheese party at 3 p.m. on Saturday are added attractions. Entry forms for artist who wish to display their work were be sent to Art Association members. Please return them by September 19. Entry packets are also available in the OVA Office for those who do not receive one but wish to enter the show.

MEMBERSHIP

September is renewal time for Art Association members. Please bring your renewal check, $10 for individuals and $15 for couples, to the September meeting if you have not already sent your payment to the OVA Office. You do not need to fill out another Membership Application if you are a renewing member. If you bring cash be sure to get a receipt so we can give you proper credit. We now have over 250 members so come early if you plan to renew at the meeting. Please let us know if your address, phone number or email has changed since last year. Be sure to fill out our volunteer survey which comes with the application. We have lots of opportunities for you to become involved. We welcome everyone who is interested in art. Many of our members are not artists but enjoy learning more about art. If you are a new member please pick up a membership form in the OVA Office or contact Joan Rumrill at 282-7094 or E-mail her at Oakmont-Art@ comcast.net.

TOUR TO THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM

At the September 12 meeting you will hear more about and be able to sign up for the November 6 Art Association bus trip to the Asian Art Museum. There is no easier way to get to this excellent museum than to take this bus trip. The exhibit that is featured is called Roads of Arabia: Archeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Art treasures of this ancient kingdom have much to tell us about how people lived and traveled then but also give us a better understanding of the complex Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of today. Take advantage of this great opportunity. The museum has a very nice cafeteria.

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