Villa Novia Voice
APRIL 2024
3 CHEERS TO THE RECYCLISTS
These residents are the example of how we can do better disposing our waste They set the standards for recycling properly .
There are 3 containers: Organic, Recycling and Trash . Each one takes specific items.
There are pictures and descriptions on the receptacles of which items go into which container When residents use the wrong trash bin, someone has to remove and place it in the correct one .
Why is this important? For the betterment of the environment and to avoid fines from the EDCO, our waste management company. No one wants to have to pay more .
Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation .
IN THIS ISSUE Recyclists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Coffee & Treats 3 Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Resident Business Cards 4 Exciting News for Dog Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 No Smoking 5 Solar Eclipse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Authentic Italian Cuisine 6 Street Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Breakfast in El Cajon 7 Cajon Classie Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tequila Lovers 7 April Celebrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Calendar 10 Betty Maurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recycle
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SENIOR RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (SRA)
The monthly SRA meeting will be held
Saturday, April 20th j 10 – 11 am in the Library
Minutes from previous meetings are available in the Library, within the SRA notebook .
The Results of the Board of Directors Election will be posted on the Bulletin Board April 2 .
Contact Susan Valdez: 619 .888 .5777
Please join us
Wednesday, April 10 j 4 pm in the Clubhouse .
All residents are welcome . Come share your opinions and concerns .
We will be sharing emergency information .
If you see something, say something
Contact Ruth Thornton: 619 .607 .8562
619.444.1030
Coffee & Donuts
Enjoy FREE donuts & pastries compliments of Villa Novia management It is an opportunity to get out of the house, appreciate our beautiful Southern California weather, make or renew old acquaintances
April 20th j 9-10 am in the Villa Novia Clubhouse
VILLA NOVIA OFFICE
May be used for community emergencies
Office telephone is forwarded to the responsible party
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RESIDENT BUSINESS CARDS
Services Offered
Experienced Hairdresser
Will come to your home.
Men $10 j Women $13
Also provided — Private Healthcare $20 per hour
Light Housekeeping, meal preperation, transportation and gardening
Contact Lana: Sp . 21 j 619 .495 .8462
Light Yard Work
Rodney, Sp . 36 j 619 .277 .0698
Bug Spraying Twice-a-Month $15
Simple Alterations
by Andrea
Space 78 j 916 .277 .0698
Love My Hearty Gifts
Specializing in all custom trends from blankets, shirts hats, cups, shoes, metal art or anything anyone can think of .
www .lovemyheartygifts .com
800 .963 .9315
Home Shield – Pest Control
See our Website for Details
Hurvey Jones, Service Professional
Space 118 j 619 .459 .2591
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Watch the April Total Solar Eclipse
Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada . The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean. Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that will experience totality is Mexico’s Pacific coast at around 11:07 a .m . PDT .
Total solar eclipses happen when the Moon completely covers the Sun,
Exciting News for Dog Owners
April 27th there’s a Woofapalooza Party! From 9 a .m . to 11 a .m . at Wells Park, 1153 East Madison Avenue You can obtain a low cost license, vaccine and a doggie swag bag You can also get a FREE caricature drawing of your canine family member .
and it can only take place when the Moon is near perigee, the point of the Moon’s orbit closest to Earth . You can only see a total solar eclipse if you’re in the path where the Moon casts its darkest shadow, the umbra .
The next total solar eclipse is scheduled to be August 12, 2026 You can WATCH the solar eclipse on space . com . Take advantage of a once in a life time experience!
No Smoking in the Common Areas
Smoking is prohibited in the public areas of our community . This includes the swimming pool and jacuzzi/spa areas, the Clubhouse, the Library, the Atrium area, hallways and any area where there are No Smoking signs within the park .
Posted by Michelle Metschel in El Cajon Happenings
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Progress in Process, Street Repairs
The streets are the next big project at Villa Novia . Repairs commenced in February and will continue through the summer Sealing of the streets is scheduled to take place in the fall. Residents will be notified in advance of detours and other important details . This process is consistent with the timeline recommended for optimal results .
Food for Thought and Things to Do
Authentic Italian Cuisine in El Cajon
Situated in the heart of downtown El Cajon, Testo Pepesto provides delicious Italian cuisine for our culinary delight Many Villa Novians have savored their delectable lasagna that has been served at some of its functions .
Lasagna is one of the many pasta dishes to choose . The past menu includes a variety: penne, cannelloni, ravioli, spaghetti carbonara, to my favorite, gnocchi . Testo Pesto entices the meat lover with delectable chicken, veal and fish entries.
Open for lunch at 11:00 am, the restaurant offers a diverse choice of
sandwiches and salads accompanying their traditional Italian selections .
The covered patio allows patrons to appreciate a delicious meal and people watch during a beautiful Southern California day while enjoying a myriad of wines and spirits
Testo Pepesto makes it easy for its customers . One may order online, take out or purchase one of their many wonderful sauces .
Located at 221 East Main Street, Testo Pepesto is open from 11 a m to 8:30 pm every night and until 9 p .m . Friday and Saturday . Saluti!
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Do you Like Tequila or Mescal?
May 4th is the unofficial kick-off to the summer, a spectacular day of unparalleled agave spirits tastings at the Goodjuice Agave Festival in San Diego! Experience the fine and rare brands that have been driven by craft, transparency, and deliciousness for years, decades, and centuries . Tickets to Goodjuice include a hand-crafted agave spirits glass, unlimited pours, food, and education . Limited tickets are available, offering attendees unrivaled access to the world’s greatest agave spirits and their creators . Located at the Julep Venue Tickets available at https://goodjuice com/
April 10th is opening night of the Cajon Classic Cruise . Vintage car owners transport their timeless vehicles for automobile buffs to savor Music and entertainment complement the enjoyment . Located in the 200 block of East Main and its FREE . A city of El Cajon tradition!
Breakfast in El Cajon
Breakfast is my favorite meal . Since we moved to El Cajon we have sampled every breakfast venue in the city . We have found a favorite, Bonnie’s Café located at 596 Broadway First and foremost, the food is excellent . The bacon in plentiful and thick, not the thin skimpy slices served at the national chain restaurants . Serving sizes are plentiful Our breakfast always turns into three meals . Bonnie’s dining area with the tables and booths generously spread throughout their 1950s motif with golden oldies enhancing the friendly atmosphere Debbie’s is open from 7 a .m . to 2 p .m . serving breakfast, brunch and lunch featuring traditional American fare .
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Celebrate EVERY Day of April!
Who knew there were so many holidays in a month!
April Daily Holidays and Observances:
• April 1: April Fools’ Day, International Fun at Work Day, National Walk to Work Day* (first Friday)
• April 2: World Autism Awareness Day, International Children’s Book Day*, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, National Ferret Day
• April 3: National Find a Rainbow Day, World Party Day, National Geologists Day* (first Sunday), International Carrot Cake Day
• April 4: National Hug a Newsperson Day, School Librarians’ Day
• April 5: National Deep Dish Pizza Day, National Dandelion Day, Read a Road Map Day, National Library Workers Day*
• April 6: National Siamese Cat Day, National Student-Athlete Day, National Walking Day* (first Wednesday), National Bookmobile Day*
• April 7: National Beer Day, World Health Day, International Beaver Day, National No Housework Day, National Burrito Day* (first Thursday)
• April 8: National Empanada Day, Draw a Picture of a Bird Day, Zoo Lovers Day, Day of Silence* (second Friday)
• April 9: National Winston Churchill Day, National Name Yourself Day
• April 10: National Hug Your Dog Day, National Siblings Day, Golfer’s Day, National Farm Animals Day
• April 11: National Pet Day, National Submarine Day
• April 12: National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, National Licorice Day, International Day of Human Space Flight, International Be Kind to Lawyers Day*
• April 13: National Make Lunch Count Day, National Scrabble Day, International Plant Appreciation Day, National Peach Cobbler Day
• April 14: International Moment of Laughter Day, Look Up at the Sky Day, National Dolphin Day
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• April 15: National Laundry Day, Titanic Remembrance Day, World Art Day
• April 16: National Stress Awareness Day, Save the Elephant Day, Husband Appreciation Day* (third Saturday)
• April 17: National Cheeseball Day, International Bat Appreciation Day, National Haiku Poetry Day
• April 18: National Velociraptor Awareness Day, National Columnists Day, Patriots Day* (third Monday)
• April 19: Wear Pajamas to Work Day, National Garlic Day
• April 20: Chinese Language Day, National Look-Alike Day, Volunteer Recognition Day
• April 21: National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day, National Kindergarten Day, National D A R E Day (Drug Abuse Resistance Education, second Thursday), National High Five Day*
• April 22: Earth Day, National Jelly Bean Day, Girl Scout Leader Day
• April 23: National Picnic Day, World Book and Copyright Day, National Lover’s Day, National Take a Chance Day
• April 24: World Laboratory Day
• April 25: National DNA Day, National Hug a Plumber Day, National Telephone Day, World Malaria Day, World Penguin Day, National Zucchini Bread Day, National Hairstylist Appreciation Day*
• April 26: National Pretzel Day
• April 27: National Prime Rib Day, Morse Code Day, Babe Ruth Day, National Tell a Story Day, Administrative Professionals’ Day*, International Guide Dog Day* (last Wednesday)
• April 28: National Superhero Day, National Kiss Your Mate Day, Annual Teach Children to Save Day* (varies in April), Take Your Daughter and Son to Work Day* (fourth Thursday)
• April 29: International Dance Day, International Shrimp Scampi Day, National Zipper Day, National Arbor Day* (last Friday)
• April 30: International Jazz Day, National Honesty Day, National Raisin Day, National Mahjong Day
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APRIL 2024
Solar Eclipse RESERVED
RESERVED
Coffee & Donuts 9-10 am: Clubhouse SRA Meeting 10-Noon: Clubhouse New Resident Pastry Greet: Clubhouse
Cajon Classic Cruise Neighborhood Watch Meeting 4 p m Clubhouse
Cajon Classic Cruise RESERVED
Cajon Classic Cruise Woofapalooza 11 am Wells Park
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RESIDENT PROFILE
Betty Maurer President, Villa Novia Estates Senior Residents Association
Betty Maurer has lived, and is living, an extraordinary life .
From a high school beauty queen to a ground breaking airline hostess to her current role as President of the Villa Novia SRA, she has enjoyed the opportunity of worldwide travel, meeting exciting and amazing people and making life a little easier for those who followed in her footsteps
Her journey began in Hemet where she was awarded the title of Miss Hemet and the honor of representing her hometown in the Miss California contest . In 1958
Betty graduated with the 3rd class from stewardess school; an event chronicled in Life Magazine . As an American Airlines stewardess, she traveled the globe; met famous people like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Harry Belafonte, Lyndon Johnson, Robert Kennedy, Willie Mays and the entire San Francisco Giant baseball team when the franchise moved from New York .
At American Airlines, Betty bumped hard into the glass ceiling Stewardesses were required to wear
red fingernail polish. Their hair could not touch their uniform collar and girdles were required Perhaps the biggest indignation, a stewardess could not exceed 32 years of age! After leaving American, she joined Continental Airlines where she supervised their stewardess team for the next ten years . Betty’s story continues on back cover . Here picture from these years appears below
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The love of her life, husband Ron, was a manager for Western Auto in Hilo, Hawaii Island living would eventually end when Western Auto ceased Hawaiian operations . The family transferred to Calexico California until Ron’s retirement lead the couple to Villa Novia .
The enticing brightly lit olive trees at the Villa Novia entrance resulted in Betty and Ron settling here in the fall of September 2002 . She has been active within our community from the onset . She served on the Hospitality Committee for 14 years. Betty was Villa Novia’s first Ambassador, welcoming new residents until Covid interrupted that program She has served on the SRA’s Board of Directors since 2009 and is its current president .
Betty Maurer has lived a life of bountiful experiences. You can find her at the SRA Meeting, every Villa Novia event and the Who’s Who of American Women . Betty Maurer, Villa Novia’s Queen Bee
*** Editors Note: a community resident will be periodically profiled in the Newsletter.
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Resident Profile, Betty Maurer (Continued)