VillaNoviaVoiceJune2024

Villa Novia Voice

Coffee & Donuts

June 15th j 9-10 am in the Villa Novia Clubhouse

SENIOR RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (SRA)

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. Neighborhood Watch Committee furnishes coffee, creamer, cups, napkins and plates from your generous donations.

The monthly SRA meeting will be held Saturday, June 15th 10 – 11 am in the Library

Contact Susan Valdez: 619.888.5777

Neighborhood Watch

Please join us Wednesday June 12 j 4 pm in the Clubhouse. General Meeting bring your ideas and concerns. If you see something, say something. For information, please contact: Ruth Thornton: 619.607.8562

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Villa Novia Office: (619) 444-1030 May be used for community emergencies. Office telephone is forwarded to the responsible party

El Cajon Police: (619) 579-3311

El Cajon Fire Department: (619) 441-1601

Villa Novia Swimming Pool & Spa

A few Swimming Pool & Spa Reminders:

• The pool temperature, set at 82 degrees, but it can vary 1 or 2 degrees up or down.

• No food or glass containers in the pool area.

• Shower before getting in the pool or jacuzzi.

• There is no lifeguard on duty.

• Residents should not swim alone.

• Children 14 & under must be supervised when using the pool or spa.

• Residents must accompany their guests

Villa Novia Staff Changes

Villa Novia welcomes a new member to its staff, Alfredo. He will be assisting Darren in their robust and energetic efforts to service the residents and enhance the natural beauty of Villa Novia. Please extend him a warm welcome.

Dennis Zamsky has resigned from the staff for personal reasons, but you will still see Dennis and his wife, Michelle at various community functions and around the park.

Website

Villa Novia’s website is under construction. It will be available this summer.

“Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”

— Omar Khayyam

Summer Solstice

This year the Summer Solstice, commonly referred to as the longest day of the year, is June 20. It is the day of the year with the most sunlight. Scientifically it is the moment during the year when the path of the Sun in the sky is farthest north in the Northern Hemisphere. In fact, there are two Summer Solstices in a year. The second occurs in December in the Southern Hemisphere. Lest we forget when it is summer here, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. So, if you are planning a vacation in New Zealand, Australia, the Panama Canal, or any Southern Hemisphere destination, plan accordingly!

San Diego Food Tours

A travel food blogger recommends these tours for those wanting a “Taste of San Diego.” The Gaslight Quarter Food and Drink Tour — Brothels, Bites & Booze. Learn about San Diego’s seedy past on this four restaurant tour. Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze (viator.com).

San Diego Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours — On our Secret

Food Tours: San Diego, you'll walk into Gaslamp while enjoying dishes with influences from Mexico to the Far East. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of San Diego's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history and a wonderful time. https://www.viator.com/tours/SanDiego/Secret-Food-Tours-San-Diego/ d736-7812P186?mcid=56757

A Taste of Little Italy featuring some of the city’s indelible bistros. Taste of Little Italy in San Diego (viator.com).

For those wanting to venture into Mexico, Mexican Street Food, an opportunity to view Tijuana Landmarks and dine at three venues. Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego (viator.com).

4th of July Celebration

Get Ready for Villa Novia’s Annual July 4th Barbecue Festival!

BBQ! Great Food! Beverages, Games, Music, Prizes, and Incredible Raffle Prizes including a Smart TV, Gift Cards, Toys and SO MUCH MORE! Best Party of the year! Flyer with full details will be arriving soon!

July 4th from 2-5 p.m. at the Villa Novia Clubhouse!

We need volunteers, only for a hour so you may enjoy the day, to run the games. If you would like to volunteer, please call Josie at 619-249-7403.

The 2024 San Diego County Fair opens June 12th and continues through July 7th at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar.

This year’s theme is “Let’s Go Retro.” With a nod to nostalgia and a focus on fun, the 2024 Fair will give our

yesteryears another moment in the San Diego sun. Bop your way around the

happy days of the ‘50s. Twist, shout, and shake it into the bewitching ‘60s. Move and groove through the disco nights of the ‘70s. Moonwalk it back to the gnarly age of big hair, shoulder pads, and parachute pants of the ‘80s. And enjoy the era of flannel and floppy drives of the ‘90s.

Mark your calendars for the Hospitality Committee’s Pizza and Game Night June 8th in the Villa Novia Clubhouse Watch for a Flyer with full details. It will be arriving in your tube soon!

The SRA Board

The SRA (Senior Residents’ Association) Board is intended to act as a liaison between Management and the Residents. Current Board members are: Betty Maurer, President; Carol Faulkner, Vice President; Susan Valdez, Secretary; Carole Appleton, Treasurer; Pam Leahy; Linda Rios; and Josie Linkhorst, membersat-large. The Board meets the third Saturday of each month at 10:00 AM in the Library. Minutes for each meeting are posted in the SRA Notebook in the Library. A Roster of the Board Members is also in the notebook.

All residents are welcome at Board meetings and encouraged to attend. If there is a subject you would like addressed at a Board meeting, Resident Service Request forms are available in the Library. Simply complete the form and place it in the SRA box in the Library by 6:00 PM on the Thursday preceding the monthly meeting. The item will be included on the agenda. Participating in the Board meetings is a great way to get to know your neighbors and join them in their effort to make Villa Novia the best community it can be. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings.

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”

— Helen Keller

Front Row: Linda Rios and Carole Appleton. Back Row: Carol Faulkner, Susan Valdez Josie Linkhorst and Betty Mauer.

Twilight Concerts in the Park

For more than 40 years, Twilights live music under the stars has been delighting visitors of Balboa Park. The concerts are presented at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American E Rd.

Entertainment is from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., except opening night when there are two performances. The June line-up:

June 18 • 4-5 p.m.

Kahlil Childs Jazz Quarter www.youtube.com/@Kahlil314

June 18 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Pretending Chrissie

Facebook: Pretending Chrissie

June 19 • Hillcrest Wind Ensemble www.hillcrestwindensemble.com

June 25 • Kearny Mesa Concert Band www.kearnymesaconcertband.com

June 26 • New Catillacs www.facebook.com/NewCatillacs

June 27 • The Stoney B Blues Band www.stoneybblues.com

Please visit https://balboapark.org/twilight-concerts/

Do You Like Chicken Wings?

Saturday, June 1, from Noon - 6 p.m. at Ruocco Park, 585 Harbor Lane, La Jolla, enjoy the best wings from all the top vendors in San Diego as they gather in one place to tantalize your culinary pleasures. DJ's, live entertainment, Spirits sampling included in entry ticket, giveaways, Hot Sauces and rubs sampling, games, vendors.

This event is a limited-capacity event. Grab your tickets now! Will sell out fast! Benefiting Hands On San Diego.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wing-fest-san-diego-2024-7th-annual-presented-by-wings-army-tickets-700580333637?aff=oddtdtcreator

What to Do When You Have a Heart Attack and You Are Alone

All of a sudden you are experiencing chest pains. They are starting to radiate in the arm and jaw. It feels like being stabbed in the chest and heart. A person who is feeling weak and whose heart is beating hard has only about 10 seconds before losing consciousness. You can help yourself by coughing repeatedly and very strongly! Take deep breaths before every cough. Coughing should be repeated every second until you reach the hospital or until your heart starts to beat normally.

Deep breathing gives oxygen to your lungs and coughing movements boost the heart and blood circulation. Heart pressure also helps to restore a normal heartbeat. This procedure could allow a cardiac arrest victim to make it to the hospital or until EMTs arrive for proper treatment.

For Women: Women have additional and different symptoms. Rarely do they experience crushing chest pain or pain in the arms. Women often have indigestion and tightness across the back at the bra line and in addition, sudden fatigue.

Cardiologists claim that sharing this message with 10 people will save 1 life.

This information was provided by Brenda Allison who is employed by Grossmont Hospital.

Facebook Members

Resident, James Goi, operates a Villa Novia Facebook page, The Villa Novia Facebook Group. It is a place for residents to stay informed about issues that affect the residents and the park. One may view videos and pictures of the park and so on. He would love to have you as a member. To join, just enter “Residents of Villa Novia Country Estates” into the Facebook search bar and once on the group’s page click the blue “Join group” tab. He hopes to see you there.

Pizza and Game Night in the Clubhouse

Coffee & Donuts 9-10 a.m. SRA 10-11a.m. Library

Free Kelly Rae Band Country Concert Downtown, El Cajon

CLUBHOUSE RESERVED 5-7:30 p.m

JUNE 2024

CLUBHOUSE RESERVED

CLUBHOUSE RESERVED 5-7:30 p.m

Neighborhood Watch 4 p.m. San Diego County Fair Opens

CLUBHOUSE RESERVED 5-7:30 p.m

CLUBHOUSE RESERVED 5-8:30 p.m

Twilight Concerts in Balboa Park

Twilight Concerts in Balboa Park

CLUBHOUSE RESERVED All Day

Free Elvis Tribute Concert Downtown El Cajon

Twilight Concerts in Balboa Park

Twilight Concerts in Balboa Park

Twilight Concerts in Balboa Park

CLUBHOUSE RESERVED UNTIL 5 p.m.

CLUBHOUSE RESERVED 9-11 p.m.

Resident Services Offered

Discover Services for Seniors

SDGE is currently offering a no-cost program you do not want to miss.

Synergy will install a new toilet, showerhead, and faucet aerator replacements, to include disposal.

Synergy will also provide tune-up services to check heating ducts and air conditioning systems. For scheduling, please call or text Mel Roark at 619.313.1285.

San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm

Animal lovers escape the sweltering hot days. If you’re looking for a quieter, cooler and more relaxing getaway for yourself or grandkids during the sweltering hot summer days, check out the San Diego Animal Sanctuary & Farm. Less than an hour’s drive east of the city in Alpine, this place is a sanctuary — a peaceful and beautiful farm where you can feed and interact with rescued animals. They have all the farm animals you can think of, mini horses, goats, pigs, peacocks, tortoises and even a camel!

https://sandiegoanimalsanctuaryandfarm.org/