WBL October 2017

W oodbridge LIFE Volume 7 • Issue 10 • Number 73

October YOUR VOTE COUNTS! • Make your voting decisions and mark your ballot.

• Fold and insert the yellow ballot into the white “secret ballot” envelope, then insert the white envelope into the green outer envelope.

• Print your name and address in the left corner of the green envelope and sign just below.

Your Life. Your Community. Your News.

October • 2017

Men of Woodbridge

CAST YOUR VOTE • You may deposit the green envelope in the locked ballot box at the Clubhouse OR • You may mail your green envelope to Riverside Management to arrive before the deadline by regular mail delivery

VOTE BY NOON, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8!

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Triker’s Travels. . . .

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Do What You Can, When You Can! WBL photo by Sharyl Burgeson

The Men of Woodbridge set a new serving record at its annual Baked Potato & Chili Feed, Wednesday, September 13. The group served 160 seated guests in 12 minutes! This feat could not have been accomplished without the experienced, well-organized assembly line on which the gentlemen work in close cooperation with each other.

The assembly line (L to R): John Deming, Bill Barnhart, Paul Bowers, Horace DiMaggio, Mike Hill, Bob Naramore, Bob Graham, Jack Dauler, Dan Armstrong, Duane Becker and Mike Spence. Center front: Tony LeCara (white shirt with tray).

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From the Editor

BABER’S BULLETIN: Activities and Events

By Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

By John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

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ike most of you, I look forward to fall’s cooler temperatures. I don’t like the Central Valley’s heat when it exceeds 95 degrees but I am thankful we live in a place safe from recurring natural disasters.

The most important message I would like to convey this month is VOTE. Please follow instructions carefully and be sure to turn your ballot in by noon, October 8. The primary goal is to complete a successful election and seat two new directors. We will fill all five board positions with WOA members – a milestone for the Woodbridge community!

The Community-wide Garage Sale is a week from tomorrow – a great way to reduce clutter and rid your home of items no longer wanted. October is Moldy Cheese Month. Read Mike Spence’s topical trivia on page 31. More importantly, October is National Breast Cancer Month. Join the Celebration of Life Walk benefiting the American Cancer Society, Saturday, October 28. Events too numerous to mention are detailed in Coming to Woodbridge, page 8 , and the monthly Calendar, page 9. (Please remember, event details occasionally change. Contact the front desk if you have questions.)

Take a look at our new series on page 28. Each month Marie Evans will interview a resident about his or her unique hobby and share it with you in an article with photos. Marie’s first fascinating subject is Paul Hanz, who constructs musical instruments from cast-offs.

In this edition of Woodbridge LIFE, Judy McNamara introduces you to Horace Ellis, an 85-year-old Silver Sluggers marvel. Judy considers Horace a hero and you will, too, after reading about him on page 30.

You will also meet five-year Woodbridge residents, Vickie and Mike Killingsworth, interviewed by Jean Kavale for her monthly Resident Profile.

See page 33 to learn how Mike first introduced himself to Vickie and why she decided to marry him.

There has been much traveling going on lately! Where in the World (page 34) highlights residents with their

Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

Carol Jo Hargreaves, WBL Editor

Woodbridge LIFE newspapers in exotic and nearby locations. All residents are invited to contribute high resolution travel photos for publication. Simply email your photo to wblife2017@gmail. com In addition to snapshots in Where in the World, read Polly Smith’s story of an impromptu eclipse-viewing trip to Prairie City, Oregon, on page 20, learn about the Woodbridge 55ers RV club’s month-long trip to Canada on page 30, and think about visiting Alcatraz after reading WBL photographer Volker Moerbitz’s comprehensive Day Trippin’ article on pages 26 and 27.

Did you know you can read Woodbridge LIFE online? The Woodbridge portal provides a link to access a digital archive of the monthly Woodbridge LIFE newspaper. All you have to do is click this link: http:// issuu.com/woodbridgelife and you will be able to view the most recent edition of the paper.

The issuu.com website also allows you to “follow” Woodbridge LIFE. What this means is that, once signed up, you will be sent an email notifying you when a new edition of the paper is available online.

You won’t have to remember to check the portal and you will have access to online versions of all past editions of Woodbridge LIFE going back to the newspaper’s inception in October 2011.

Turn in your ballot and then reward yourself by reading Woodbridge LIFE! ~ Carol Jo and the Woodbridge LIFE team

The deadline for submission of articles and photographs for the November 2017 edition of Woodbridge LIFE is Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Email your materials to wblife2017@gmail.com Please DO NOT embed photos in your articles. Instead, send photo(s) as a separate .jpeg, attached with your emailed article.

(Please DO NOT send your items to the Editor’s personal email address.)

ctober has always been one of my favorite months of the year. We kick off on the first of this month with A.C. Myles at Liberty Park. If you are a blues fan, A.C. is the real deal, and he is probably one of the most talented musicians to grace the stage at Woodbridge. Surprise! We continue on the Happy Hour season with a special outdoor event, Friday, October 13, with the band Threshold. A Central Valley favorite, Threshold plays an eclectic mix of ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll, Motown, R & B and ‘70s horn band rock. I was told I would be thrown into the lake if we didn’t have another Happy Hour this year. Looking for a good deal? Don’t forget the Communitywide Garage Sale, Saturday, October 7. Please be courteous and do not block driveways while shopping around.

John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

There is still time for sports and I am happy to announce the first-ever Woodbridge Olympics happening October 11. Categories include golf, softball, bocce ball, basketball and pickleball. The participation and waiver form is available on the portal and at the Clubhouse and it’s not too late to sign up. Love classic cars? Bring the family to Liberty Park for the annual Wheels of Woodbridge car show, October 14. Come and support this group as they reach their milestone of raising $60,000 for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Later on in the month, we walk to celebrate life in our annual breast cancer walk. It will be on a Saturday this year and we’ll hopefully have a great turn out.

Women of Woodbridge takes us back to the ‘50s with their dinner show, “Happy Days,” at the beginning of the month. Don your favorite Fonzie or Annette costume to join in on the fun. Entertainment will be provided by the talented Woodbridge Singers and Dancers and proceeds benefit The Haven of Peace. Also happening indoors is our second photography forum, “Photo Day.” We had a great first meeting and I look forward to planning our outdoor excursion and upcoming photography exhibition with everyone. Classes continue in French and Habits of Health, and this month we introduce a beginner’s swimming class into our programming. Also indoors, Nat Bolden comes to Woodbridge for a mid-month potluck. Come and experience the sound of blues with The State of Mind Band while sharing great food with friends new and old.

Perhaps you have seen little painted rocks around our community?

Spearheaded by Kathy Dezotte, these rocks have brought happiness to those who have found them. Tiny little pumpkins have been sprouting up around the Clubhouse, so be on the lookout. Some even have special messages painted on the bottoms. If you are a fan of Halloween, don’t miss our Halloween Bash with music brought to you by Clusterphunk. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and pumpkins.

Be sure to check the calendar for other fun events this month and have a look at upcoming events in November, including the Veteran’s Day Dinner and Dance.

I’d like to continue the tradition of cooking for everyone, as we had such a great time last year. I am looking forward to having author Hans Berger here to share his story about escaping Nazi Germany. The Decades are back again in November and those tickets will go fast! Lastly, be on the lookout for an open call for our upcoming Holiday Home Tour, happening December 9. We had a lot of requests to bring this Woodbridge tradition back and we are getting our soup recipes in order.

As always, I am open to your suggestions with regard to Woodbridge events and activities, so feel free to call anytime or make an appointment at the front desk.

In Memoriam

In tribute to a loved one who has died, Woodbridge LIFE welcomes residents to submit up to 100 words and a 2-inch x 2-inch photo (optional) for publication. Send submissions by email to wblife2017@gmail.com

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The cameras provide footage of vehicles entering/exiting

By Ramon Rivera and their license plates. The footage captured is a focal point. Members of the group he Security Task Force (STF) has completed its objectives. I want expressed concern about making to thank each of our resident volunteers, in alphabetical order: Ben sure the system is working Adrian, Anthony Delgado, Bob Hall, Jayne Kuhns and Rick Van De properly. The Task Force Boom. We began our work in July 2017. Each member brought a passion %\ 5DPRQ 5LYHUD reviewed the performance of to improve security measures at Woodbridge. The group began identifying the current service provider residents’ concerns, voiced through social media, Listening Post and several and compared their scope of other outlets. work to other vendors. The group recommended and began The concerns covered during our meetings were as follows: the process of vetting a new • Neighborhood Watch group service provider. We will also • WOA Security Camera System recommend the board of directors • Delta Protective Services (WOA private security firm) 5DPRQ 5LYHUD Operations Manager approves new software to run the • Communication camera surveillance system. I want to thank Will Webb for his Neighborhood Watch Group efforts behind the scenes. Will currently works as Systems Engineer for the city of Manteca, Information Task Force members all agreed improvements of the Neighborhood Watch Technology Division and brought extensive background and experience. Will group will benefit the community. The group recommended revamping worked with me, directly reviewing software weaknesses and recommending Neighborhood Watch to follow the guidelines set by the city of Manteca improvements. police department. We reached out to Sgt. Mike Aguilar and scheduled a presentation by Community Resource Officer Mike Kelly during last month’s Delta Protective Services Listening Post. Officer Kelly gave an excellent presentation in front of a packed house. We will follow the instructions provided and use the tools The first question we asked as a group was, “Are the patrols effective?â€? we have available to train residents to be professional observers and how to The service agreement consists of one patrol officer in a marked vehicle properly report incidents to the police department. Officer Kelly introduced patrolling the community seven days a week at various times between 9 p.m. a smart phone application that would provide police department updates and and 6 a.m. Each patrol was four hours in length, dedicated to Woodbridge the ability to report incidents. A wealth of eyes and ears is available to us only. The next question asked was, “How many crimes have been deterred?â€? that can be put to great use with proper guidance and training.

Over the past year, we have received reports of mailbox thefts, attempted vehicle break-ins and trespassing. In all cases, private security was on site WOA Security Camera System at some point in the evening. The costs of the patrols, which are close to $50,000/year, do not validate the effectiveness of the patrols. We invited The Task Force first identified the intention of having the cameras, which Lawrence Borgens, the owner of Delta Protective Services, to ask him the are to serve as a deterrent. The cameras are currently placed at all major intersections and walkways entering/exiting the community. The most recent same questions. In a candid conversation with Borgens and the group, we agreed to recommend private patrols be eliminated at this time and efforts additions to the camera system are cameras monitoring Liberty Park. focused on a more effective Neighborhood Watch group. Moving forward, our programming will include presentations from the Manteca Police Department, safety tips and practices through articles in Woodbridge LIFE, and events focused on personal safety through the activities and events department.

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In conclusion, the safety of the community is better served in our own hands. An active Neighborhood Watch group with the tools provided by the Manteca Police Department can guide the community and continue to keep Woodbridge one of the safest communities in Manteca. We will achieve our goal through effective communication. Over the 10 years Woodbridge has existed, no more than a handful of instances has been considered a serious offense. Our community is a safe place for residents and, with the combined efforts from WOA operations, the Neighborhood Watch group, tools and resources available, we can continue to keep Woodbridge safe.

The Security Task Force (L to R): Ben Adrian, Tony Delgado, Bob Hall, Jayne Kuhns, Rick Van De Boom.

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Please be mindful of screws, nails and other debris when walking or driving in construction zones. Stay safe! ~ WOA

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From the Boardroom

By Roger Cunning, President of the Woodbridge Owners Association

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he results of our election to the board of directors will soon be revealed. If you have not yet voted, please do so as soon as possible as the deadline to cast your vote is October 8, at noon.

The final results will be tabulated and announced during the Annual Meeting of Members, Wednesday, October 11.

The WOA is doing quite well financially because of several great decisions. One of the most beneficial this past year was the repair and treatment of Lake Rockwell. The lake is clean and the water is quite clear. The cleaning and ongoing maintenance options were studied and examined. In the end, we are saving considerably in the long-term maintenance of the lake.

The putting greens and bocce ball courts both received facelifts that were accomplished well within the allotted budget. The fitness facility flooring was replaced with material that is much safer and easier to maintain and clean. All amenities are being examined and maintained or upgraded in a most efficient manner.

While WOA staff is responsible for much of this, it is also important to recognize the Finance Committee for doing an outstanding job analyzing assets and offering recommendations. The management company has also contributed by ensuring the WOA uses an experienced team of legal specialists for the different legal issues it faces. We received a $40,000 reimbursement for prior legal fees because of these specialists.

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We are currently in the process of developing the 2018 budget and the accompanying reserve study. These documents will soon be presented to the board of directors.

Please remember the Annual Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11. The annual membership meeting will occur the same evening. Please plan to attend to hear the election results.

October 2017 WOA Committee Meetings Meeting

Day

Date

Time

ARC Inspections

Tuesday

10/3/17

9 a.m.

ARC Review New Resident Orientation Listening Post ARC Inspections ARC Review Finance Committee ARC Inspections

Tuesday Thursday Thursday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

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9 a.m.

10 a.m.

6 p.m.

9 a.m.

9 a.m.

12 p.m.

9 a.m.

he first day of fall, September 22, has just passed. My friends know this is my favorite time of the year! Warm days along with cool mornings and evenings. We’re done with the heat for this year. We begin to plan for seasonal and holiday decorating. Approval by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) is not necessary. Keep in mind, though, that decorative items related to Halloween, for instance, which is not a recognized holiday, may be permitted up to two (2) weeks prior and must be removed within one (1) week after. The winter holiday season decorations may be displayed beginning November 15 and must be removed by January 15, including outdoor holiday lights.

Dear Overtaken, You’re not the only neighbor who has been seen and heard running screaming down the street after finding uninvited guests. Weeds this year are appearing everywhere and they’re coming in force. I know you are doing your best, especially with the continual heat we have experienced of late. If you should receive a non-compliance warning letter because of the maintenance of your yard, please call and let Riverside Management know your challenge. There is a reasonable timeline in place for you to do what is necessary to bring your flower garden and other landscaping back to life.

5/9/17 Communication is the key when connecting with Riverside. Hang in there.

For more information about Holidays/Decorating, see Woodbridge Design Guidelines, page 9, section 2.16.

To read more about this topic, see Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CCRs), Maintaining Lots and Residences, page 17, section 5.3.

~ ARChie 4/25/17 12 p.m.

House Paint

Weeds Dear ARChie, One early morning last week, before the heat of the day set in, I noticed a new arrival in my front yard flower beds. How exciting, I thought. As I approached to visit the new beauty I hadn’t recalled planting, I screamed loud enough to wake the neighbors. Yes, it was a WEED; an ugly weed growing wild throughout my beautiful flowers! Not just one weed I tell you, but every family garden variety member had arrived, big as life.

Because of the heat, and I will admit I’m not as frisky as I once was, I’m not able to clear out these uninvited guests until the temperatures come down a bit. Will the management company see what I know is a problem and send me one of those “letters,” or do you think they will have pity on little old me and give me time to take care of what I know needs to be taken care of? Your kind and caring advice is needed.

~ Overtaken by Weeds

Dear ARChie, My wife and I have now lived in Woodbridge going on 10 years and I still can’t seem to find the end of the honey-do list she prepares for me weekly.

Now the wife wants me to paint the house. Evidently her three friends’, names not to be disclosed, husbands have painted the trim, garage door and shutters of their houses. Actually, I think the word she used was refreshed the paint. Refresh is a great word, but I know from experience I’m looking at another big job. ARChie, I only want someone to tell me what to do. What’s involved? I know it’s a lot more than a touch-up.

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Dear Refresh, Here’s what you need to do, my friend. You can most certainly paint exterior walls and trim, including shutters, but, if I were doing it, I’d personally be hiring a reputable painter. The first step is to identify the original color pallet of the house. If you can’t find it in the binder you originally received when you purchased the house, check with the sales office or front desk. Or maybe one of your neighbors with the same paint colors will help you out. The next step is to complete an application form and submit it to the Architectural Review Committee for approval along with paint color samples. The project shall not be started until the proper paperwork is submitted and approved. So, please don’t contract with a vendor until you know the approval process is completed.

To learn more, read Woodbridge Design Guidelines, Painting Exterior Walls and Trim, on page 11, section 2.20. An application form may be located on page 29-40 (Appendix B).

~ ARChie Note: All governing documents may be found on the Woodbridge portal, including Design Guidelines and the application form. If you think you might need ARC approval for a project, you probably do.

All questions may be emailed to ARChie care of Leilani at lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge. net (Clubhouse front desk). Leilani will forward your questions to the members of the Architectural Review Committee. We want to hear your questions and concerns.

Groups & Clubs

Contact

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Dance Groups & Clubs Ballroom

Patti Barnhart Contact Rick Hyden Nedra Ball Don St. Lawrence Patti Barnhart MaryHyden Braun Rick Susan Holt Don St. Lawrence Judy Simpson Mary Braun Dave Steffy Susan Holt Jan Spence Judy Simpson Dave KathySteffy Topping Jan Spence Dave Steffy Kathy Topping Michelle Paradis Dave Steffy Pat Buxton Rick Hyden Michelle Paradis Pat Buxton Joyce Giordano Rick Hyden Patti Barnhart Joyce Giordano Bill Goodwin Patti Barnhart Chuck Harvey Bill Goodwin Chuck Harvey Cindy Carlsen

629-8838 Phone 824-9257 815-9309 825-7137 629-8838 229-6379 824-9257 275-5817 825-7137 647-2901 229-6379 825-4805 275-5817 924-8032 647-2901 825-4805 239-8718 924-8032 825-4805

Fridays 4:15 p.m.

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WOA Groups Clubs: Artists & Crafters Nedra and Ball 815-9309 M-F. Time & Workshops vary Bocce Ball Artists & Crafters Bridge Dance Ballroom Bocce Ball Bunco Bridge Canasta Chair Volleyball Bunco Cooking 401 Canasta Chair Volleyball Crochet/Knitting Cooking 401 Cribbage Crochet/Knitting Drama Cribbage Game Night Drama Hand & Foot Game Night Line Dancing Hand & Foot Line Dancing (Evening) Line Dancing Men of Woodbridge Line Dancing (Evening) Men of Woodbridge National (American) Mah Jongg National (American) Neighborhood Watch Mah Jongg Group Neighborhood Watch Oil Painters Group Open Painting Oil Painters Open Painting Paddle Tennis Pickleball Paddle Tennis Ping Pong Pickleball Ping Pong Pinochle Pinochle Poker Poker Radio Controlled Flyers Radio Controlled Readers Group Flyers Readers RoboticsGroup

In-Home Senior Care for Total Peace of Mind Bathing Assistance Dressing Assistance Grooming Assistance with Walking Medication Reminders Errands Shopping Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Friendly Companionship Flexible Hourly Care Respite Care for Families Live-In Care

209-952-3585 Each Visiting Angels agency is independently owned and operated.

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Robotics Shang-hai Rummy Shang-hai Rummy Strummin’ Wonders Strummin’ Wonders Tennis Tennis Trivia Trivia Veterans of Woodbridge Veterans of Woodbridge Walking Indoors Walking Indoors Wheels of Woodbridge Wheels of Woodbridge Wine 101 Wine 101 Wii Bowling Wii Bowling Women Women of of Woodbridge Woodbridge Woodbridge Woodbridge Pool Hustlers Hustlers Pool Woodbridge Woodbridge Senior Senior Softball Softball Club Club Woodbridge Seniors Golf Club Woodbridge Singers Woodbridge Writers’ Circle

Cindy Carlsen Bob Hall Patti Barnhart Bob Hall Patti Barnhart Barnhart Patti

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Patti Barnhart Stan Sutfin Barbara Shapiro Stan Sutfin John Goodman Barbara Shapiro

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SU & TH @ 2 p.m.

3rd Monday @ 6:30 p.m.

Mondays @ 10 a.m.

Fridays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 5@ p.m. (days 3rd Monday 6:30 p.m.vary) 3rd Tuesday @ 2- 1 p.m.

Fridays 10 a.m. p.m.

Tuesdays p.m. (days vary) Thursdays@@5 10 a.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 2 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.

Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 7@ p.m.

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays @ 1 p.m.

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.

W-SA-SU @ 1@ p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays @ 6:30 p.m.

M-W-F @ 9:15 a.m.

W-SA-SU @ 1 p.m.

Fridays @ 6 p.m.

M-W-F @ 9:15 a.m.

2nd Monday @ 10 a.m.

Fridays @ 6 p.m.

2nd Monday 10 @ a.m.

10 a.m.

Wednesdays - 1 p.m.

Fridays 1 - 3 p.m.

Wednesdays 10will a.m.

Block Captains be- 1 p.m.

Fridays - 3meetings p.m. notified1of Block Captains Tuesdays @ 10 will a.m.be notified of meetings Wednesdays @a.m.

1 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 10 Mondays @ 4@- 51 p.m.

Wednesdays p.m. at Liberty Park Mondays @ 4 - 5 p.m.

M-F. Time Park varies at Liberty Mondays @ 1 - 3 p.m.

M-F. Time varies Mondays @ 2:15 Mondays @ 1 - 3p.m. p.m.

Thursdays @ 2:15 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Mondays @ p.m.

Thursdays @ 1@ p.m. & 6:30 Wednesdays 1 p.m. & p.m.

Fridays @ 5 p.m.

Wednesdays @ 1 p.m. & Fridays @times 5 p.m.vary Days and Days and times @ vary 1st Wednesday 10:30 a.m.

1st Wednesday @ 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Ron Plummer Plummer Ron

Tuesdays @ 6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Tuesdays @ 12 - 3 p.m.

Mondays @ 2 p.m.

Mondays @ 2 p.m.

TU-TH-SU @ 8 a.m.

TU-TH-SU @ 8 a.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

3rd Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

2nd Monday @ 11 a.m.

2nd Monday @ 11 a.m.

M-W-F @ 8:30 a.m.

M-W-F @ 8:30 a.m.

1st Tuesday @ 10:45 a.m.

1st Tuesday @ 10:45 a.m.

Days vary Days vary Tuesdays Tuesdays @ @1 1 p.m. p.m.

3rd Wednesday 3rd Wednesday @ @ 11 11 a.m. a.m.

Monday through Friday Monday through Friday 609-4350 @ @ 12 12 -- 3 3 p.m. p.m.

609-4350

Vern Vern Mendes Mendes

823-4760 823-4760 Seasonal Seasonal

John Armstrong

624-3549 Various golf courses Meets every other Monday Elizabeth Cunning 647-4380 @ 6:30 p.m.

John Baber

824-7927

3rd Friday @ 1 p.m.

Please refer to www.ourwoodbridge.net for more detailed information.

Interest Groups: Groups Groups & & Clubs Clubs Christian Christian Men’s Men’s Fellowship Fellowship 55er’s RV Group 55er’s RV Group “Just Fore Fun” Ladies’ Golf “Just Fore Fun” Ladies’ Golf Senior Bowling Senior Bowling Women’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study

Contact Contact Dave Dave Basehore Basehore Sue Edmiston Sue Edmiston Betty Buff Betty Buff Babara Silva Babara Silva Carolyn Johnson Carolyn Johnson

Phone Phone 923-4905 923-4905 601-9210 601-9210 479-3568 479-3568 824-0262 824-0262 239-0936 239-0936

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Lakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581 Board of Directors

Roger Cunning, President John Johnson, Vice President Andrew Price, Secretary Terry Hickey, Treasurer Greg Van Dam, Director-at-Large

Operations Manager

Ramon Rivera 824-7831 rrivera@ourwoodbridge.net

Activities/Events Coordinator

John Baber 824-7927 jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net

Office Coordinator

Leilani Rodriguez 824-7581 lrodriguez@ourwoodbridge.net

Maintenance Supervisor

(and After Hours Emergency Contact) Juan Barajas 470-7728 jbarajas@ourwoodbridge.net

Management

Riverside Management PO BOX 697 Roseville, CA 95661 916-740-2462

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FEATURING ONE NIGHT PRE-CRUISE STAY IN NEW YORK An escorted tour spending three nights in Nashville, two in Memphis, one in Natchez and three in New Orleans October 18-27, 2017

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Coming to Woodbridge Coming to Woodbridge EVENTS and TOURS – October 2017 Submitted by John Baber, Activities/Events Coordinator

A.C. MYLES: CONCERT AT LIBERTY PARK – Sunday, October 1 @ 5 p.m. California born A.C. Myles comes to Woodbridge for the first time to share his traditional stylings on both vocal and guitar. His new album, “With These Blues� (2017) is a collection of originals and choice covers in traditional electric blues styling.

Myles confidently delivers with an amazing vocal range and tone as well as staggering unyielding guitar work. At Liberty Park.

Purchase your tickets at the front desk. $6

FINANCE COMMITTEE LIFESTYLE •• Jacob Chair JohnLewis, Baber, Chair jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net lijalewis@comcast.net 824-7927 WINE 101: A RETURN TO RIESLINGS – Tuesday, October 3 @ 647-2995 6 p.m. This class takes a look at foreign and domestic rieslings,

COMMUNICATION LIFESTYLE Carol Jo Hargreaves, Chair • • John Baber, Chair Woodbridge LIFE Editor and jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net Directory Chair cjohargreaves@gmail.com 824-7927

both dry and off dry (sweet). Participants bring their own glasses, a bottle of riesling to share and an appetizer for the group. The community table will have various domestic and European rieslings to sample as well. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. $2 WOMEN OF WOODBRIDGE: “HAPPY DAYS� – Thursday, October 5,

823-3538 and Friday, October 6. Doors open @ 5 p.m. Dinner @ 6 p.m. and

show @ 7 p.m. Enjoy a catered meal, a reserved choice of table,

COMMUNICATION WELCOMING COMMITTEE live entertainment by the Woodbridge Singers and Dancers, and a Diana • • Carol Jo Clements, Hargreaves,Co-Chair Chair lovely decorated atmosphere with costumed hostesses and guests. tenor4@comcast.net Purchase your tickets at the Clubhouse (see special days on flyer).

Woodbridge LIFE Editor and 665-4353 Event to be held at the Clubhouse. $25 Directory Chair • Jeannie Tebbutt, Co-Chair A CONCERT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF: SECOND CHANCE cjohargreaves@gmail.com BAND – Saturday, October 7 @ 5 p.m. The Second Chance Band is jltebbutt@gmail.com 823-3538 back for this free dance and concert. Come and hear their talented 923-4356 new band member, Angela Green. All proceeds will benefit the

hurricane relief effort in Florida. The concert is free, but check and

WELCOMING NEIGHBORSCOMMITTEE HELPING NEIGHBORS cash donations will be accepted for the Salvation Army. RSVP at Bill Barnhart • • Diana Clements, Co-Chair the front desk. Free bill.barnhart@mrbconsulting.us tenor4@comcast.net WOODBRIDGE OLYMPICS – Wednesday, October 11 @ 9 a.m.

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COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE Saturday, October 7 @ 8 a.m.

Declutter your home and sell unneeded items at the Community-wide Garage Sale. Great finds and good deals in store.

Please be courteous and do not block driveways.

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form must be completed and returned to the front desk along with the signed waiver. Join us for this fun event as residents compete in four categories: (1) Softball: Batting accuracy, (2) Basketball: Shooting accuracy, (3) Golf: Putting accuracy (4) Bocce Ball: Throwing accuracy and (5) Pickleball. First, second and third place awards will be presented after the games at the softball field.

Pick up the flyer and participation form at the Clubhouse. Drop form off at front desk when completed. Free

COOKING 401: BREAKFAST FARE – Tuesday, October 17 @ 2 p.m. Join Charleen Price and Cindy McGehee as they whip up a healthy granola breakfast bar and smoothie. Class will be held in the Quincy Room. Sign up at the front desk. $5 DONI CICERO WITH PLEASANT JOURNEYS: “WHAT’S ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?� – Wednesday, October 18 @ 7 p.m. Doni Cicero, a veteran travel agent and owner/agent of Pleasant Journeys, will give a presentation on foreign and domestic travel. She will be exploring upcoming cruises, tours, traveling with your family and more. Trips to the Caribbean, Mexico and the Eastern Mediterranean will be highlighted. This will be a fun and casual, open roundtable discussion. Grab a glass of wine and other refreshments and be the lucky winner of a drawing for a discounted travel package and more. RSVP at the front desk. Free BEGINNING SWIMMING LESSONS WITH DIANE NAGURA Wednesday, October 18 @ 7 p.m. Resident Diane Nagura brings over 20 years of teaching experience to Woodbridge in our first beginning swim class. Sign up for this class if you would like to feel safe in the pool, learn how to swim or just want to improve your strokes. Nagura is here to meet your swimming goals! Class size is limited to 20 people. Register at the front desk. $5 POTLUCK WITH NAT BOLDEN AND THE STATE OF MIND BAND Thursday, October 19. Doors open @ 5 p.m. Music at 6 p.m.

Enjoy a Night of Groovin’ to the Blues with Nat Bolden and The State of Mind Band. Come dance and get your groove on. Bring a dish to serve eight. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room.

RSVP at the front desk. Free CASINO TRIP TO REDHAWK CASINO – Tuesday, October 24 @ 8:30 a.m. Try your luck and place your bets. Board the bus to Redhawk Casino. Check-in time is 8:15 a.m. with departure at 8:30 a.m. Make sure to fill out the emergency form on the back of flyer. Sign up at the front desk. You’ll get $10 in free play, $5 match play and 10 percent off dining. $12 CASH ONLY THORSON FINANCIAL – PIZZA NIGHT: “FOUR TRAPS TO AVOID IN RETIREMENT PLANNING� – Thursday, October 26 @ 6:30 p.m.

Join the team from Thorson Financial as they discuss four traps to avoid in retirement planning. Dinner will be provided along with refreshments. RSVP at the front desk. Free

CELEBRATION OF LIFE WALK – Saturday, October 28 @ 9 a.m.

NEW RESIDENT ORIENTATION – Thursday, October 12 @ 10 a.m.

Join the Lifestyle Committee as they walk to raise awareness and Learn more about the Woodbridge Owners Association and join celebrate life. Bikes, wheelchairs and scooters are welcome. the Clubhouse team as they answer your questions. Learn about Checks and cash donations are encouraged. A free raffle drawing the association structure, the Architectural Review process and the will be held for a chance to win prizes. All proceeds benefit the :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX ÀQG \RX DUH resources and activities available to you. Event to be held in the Cancer to Society.

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OUTDOOR HAPPY HOUR WITH THRESHOLD – Friday, October 13.

Doors open @ 5 p.m. Music @ 5:30 p.m. Threshold returns to Woodbridge! Featuring Rock ‘n’ Roll of the ‘50s and ‘60s, Motown R&B and ‘70s “Horn Band� Rock. BYOB and appetizers. Lakeside seating by ticket or by donation. Purchase your tickets at the front desk. $6

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GOLF TOURNAMENT – Saturday, October 28. Check-in @ 4 p.m.

Tee time is 4:30 p.m. A potluck and results will follow in the Multipurpose Room. Bring your favorite drink and appetizer.

Open to 72 golfers. Deadline for sign-up is before noon Wednesday, October 25. For changes and cancellations, please call Bob or Karen Perrin @ 815-9629. Sign up at the front desk. $5 CASH ONLY PHOTO DAY – Monday, October 30 @ 11 a.m. In this forum, we will set a destination for a day trip in November, establish a framework for our upcoming photography show, and brainstorm for future forum ideas and concepts. All participants are invited to share their own photos via USB drive (if you need assistance, email jbaber@ourwoodbridge.net). RSVP at the front desk. Event to be held in the Multipurpose Room. Free

WHEELS OF WOODBRIDGE CAR SHOW – Saturday, October 14 @ 10 a.m. Wheels of Woodbridge is hosting the 10th annual Rods, Roadsters and Cruising Car Show at Liberty Park from 10 a.m. to :KHQ \RX KDYH VLJQHG XS IRU DQ HYHQW DFWLYLW\ RU WRXU DQG \RX ÀQG \RX DUH HALLOWEEN BASH WITH CLUSTERPHUNK – Tuesday, October 31.

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ææ CRAFTERS’ CORNER Watch out, the holidays are coming!

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e left summer behind and now find ourselves headed into the holiday season. Have you started counting down the days until Christmas yet? Me neither.

Before Christmas, we celebrate Halloween and Thanksgiving. We would like to help you decorate for these holidays. In September, we got a jump-start on Halloween by making a straw hat door wreath and a bottle of booze (calm down, not for drinking – for decorating).

In October, specifically Friday the 13th at 10 a.m., we will be making cork pumpkins. If this class piques your interest, start saving your corks (you will need 31 for each pumpkin) and sign up on the yellow communication board. In November, we will be making the ever-popular sourdough bread centerpiece.

A “musical butterfly” is the topic for Margo Flanagan’s watercolor class, also on Friday the 13th. Although Margo promises this class is not difficult, it is a two-parter. The prep work for the painting will be from 9 to 10 a.m., then painters return at 12:30 p.m. to complete their masterpieces.

At our September 1 general meeting, we elected the following officers: President, Penny Dauler, Vice President, Debbie Cosetto and Secretary, Lorna Powell. Their two-year terms will begin January 5, 2018, at our pajama party general meeting.

If this all sounds like fun, poke your nose into the Westport Room any time and say hi.

SPECIAL CALL: We are collecting clean used towels, washcloths, bed sheets and blankets this month. Fall is coming, followed closely by winter. St. Vincent de Paul Society needs the above-mentioned items for the homeless. We will be accepting donations in the Westport Room, October 16 through 30. Any and all donations will be accepted. Just drop them off.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

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ææ CRAFTERS’ CORNER Dog Beds and Cat Mats

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ixty-eight dog beds and 30 cat mats found homes at the Manteca Animal Shelter and shelters in Lathrop, Ripon and Tracy.

The fun began at 9 a.m., Friday, August 19, in the Westport Room. Seventeen women came together to cut, sew, stuff and finish the dog beds and cat mats. With a morning break for donuts and a pizza party for lunch, we plowed through yards of flannel fabric and bag upon bag of fabric scraps.

A BIG thank you to all who dropped off fabric scraps for stuffing. We have enough for now but will let everyone know when to bring scraps to the Westport Room again.

And a really BIG thank you to Kathy Dezotte, Jan Spence, Penny Dauler, Charm Mathis, Phyllis McDonald, Connie Reed, Pat Dobbins, Lynn Brazen, Betty Vinck, Ingrid Rische, Martha Harman, Marian Pistochini, Nedra Ball, Ellen Lee-Wootton, Carol Silva, Shirley Lopes and Elaine DeSouza for your big hearts, willing hands and hours of hard work … you ladies rock!

See you in 2018 when we will do this again!

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Jan Spence (back to camera) and Elaine DeSouza stitch pre-cut fabric into pet beds and mats. A newly adopted animal takes its bed or mat to its “forever home.”

Ripon Community Service Officers V. Lemus and E. Forks listened to Ellen Lee-Wootton describe the well-organized assembly process and picked up six donated dog beds and six cat mats for the Ripon Animal Shelter. The busy no kill shelter in Ripon has 18 dog kennels and 11 cat cages. Turnover is brisk and the shelter is rarely full.

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By Carla Marquardt The city of Lathrop held its Cancer Relay for Life event in August at Valverde Park. The Strummin’ Wonders Ukuleles were there to help cheer the walkers on with some lively singing and tunes.

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Don Harris 3550 SEPTEMBER 4: Italian restaurant opened in 2004 and changed ownership in 2007 to Don St. Lawrence 3160 Grace Pasion 3840 the Choi family. The Choi family has been in the restaurant business Buff 3050 Letha Watson 3150 for 25 years and sold the Toscana, anBetty Italian restaurant in Concord, Kay Schnaidt 3000 Kathy 3000 Ristorante. before Comden acquiring the Fontina The restaurant has a classy Cherie Ford 2510 Don St. Lawrence 2340 ambiance, full bar and outdoor seating. Clothing is casual.

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The cover tells us that the novel “ …follows the unexpected operation of grace in a blue-collar town in upstate NewYork. Sully, one of North Bath’s unluckiest citizens, has been triumphantly doing the wrong thing for fifty years.” The novel, like Sully Catherine in “Wuthering Heights,” and his friends, is earthy and Emily Bronte’s only novel. A new rough around the edges but film version of the novel is due provides many starting places in 2018, but the classic Laurence for a lively exchange of ideas.

Olivier-Merle Oberon movie still Even if you haven’t had a chance resonates with many of us. Start to read this 1993 work, come reading and add to the discussion 7KHUH LV URRP IRU RXWVLGH GLQLQJ DW )RQWLQD 5LVWRUDQWH for an interesting conversation in November when Lynn Brazen facilitated by Patty DeRoos. leads us.

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Put the date on your calendars now – the show is open to everyone. Invite your family and friends to come and check out the beautiful cars that will be on display in the basin at Liberty Park. If you have grandkids and would like to show them a little bit of automotive history, now is the time to do it. Or, if you just want to wander down memory lane with your spouse, significant other or just a good friend, come by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and let that one special memory return to put a smile on your face. You can always dream about the car that got away.

1958 Chevrolet Impala, 2015 Best of Show.

We are trying something entirely new this year. We’re having a Craft Boutique along the Paseo. The crafters have enthusiastically stepped forward to help make this the best car show Woodbridge has ever had. The variety of homemade crafts will rival any other artisan faire you’ve ever been to, so come check out the beautiful cars and buy a few Christmas gifts while you’re there.

There’s no charge for looking but we hope you will bring some of your hard earned cash, chow down on some great hot dogs prepared by the Men of Woodbridge, and try your luck at winning a raffle prize. DJ Gene Adams will again provide the entertainment as he has in the past several years.

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years, we have raised more than $52,000. This money is used to feed the underprivileged throughout the surrounding communities in a three-county area.

Here’s a list of the many faithful sponsors who have signed on in support of the 2017 car show. Many of them have supported the car show for multiple years and we owe them a heartfelt thank you: • TLC Realty with RE/MAX Real Estate – Platinum sponsor - display booth with root beer floats, sponsor a First Place trophy, business logo on T-shirt sleeve • Susan and Curtis Holt with PMZ Real Estate – Platinum sponsor - display booth and T-shirt logo • Van Berg & Associates – Platinum sponsor - display booth, business logo on T-shirt sleeve • Valley Custom Karts – Platinum sponsor display booth, business logo on T-shirt • Doctors Hospital of Manteca – Platinum sponsor - business logo on T-shirt • Steve’s Mobile – Platinum sponsor 1957 Dodge Custom Royal, 2013 Best of Show. business logo on T-shirt • Dominic Martos with Farmers Insurance – Gold sponsor • Tom Thorson Financial – Gold sponsor - business logo on T-shirt • Fran’s Creative Upholstery – Silver sponsor - business logo on T-shirt • Security Public Storage – Silver sponsor - business logo on T-shirt • P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home – Silver sponsor Automobile photos by Bill Barnhart Boutique photos by Connie Reed

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By Andrea Edmunson The Water Babes of Woodbridge, a fun and courageous group, held its End of Summer Splash and Poolside Potluck in August. There was plenty of food, drink and social time.

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SCENE @ LIBERTY PARK Billy Kistner and Friends Play Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits

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throng of residents sought seats in Liberty Park’s amphitheatre to enjoy drummer Billy Kistner and friends play well-known Fleetwood Mac hits. Billy’s friends, a group of talented musicians and vocalists borrowed from three different bands, entertained residents with familiar tunes like “Dreams,” “Don’t Stop” and “Go Your Own Way.” As the sun set, the day cooled and memories of the ‘70s were conjured, many sang along and some even danced.

Band members (L to R): Manteca resident David Bean, member of the Joni Morris Patsy Cline Tribute Band, on keyboard. Vocalists Elizabeth Cunning (resident), Trisha Vargas and Lynn Egleston (former resident). Cunning and Egleston also perform with The Second Chance Band. Talented drummer and resident Billy Kistner (center) played at the Grand Ole Opry for years as well as with many prominent musicians including Chet Atkins and Greg Allman. Guitarist Ed Fitzgerald, from Modesto, plays with cover band California Creedence, too.

Dan Kelly’s cute ice cream sundae kite/shade caught the photographer’s attention. Dan and his wife Diane moved to Woodbridge about 14 months ago.

“Lifelong sound man” Bob Cooper from San Jose controlled the musicians’ volume, tone and balance to ensure quality sound.

The crowd faced the flag as the national anthem played.

(L to R): Longtime residents Cheryl and Dick Juarez joined friends and even longer-time residents Bob and Marcia Umberger under a shade tree.

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These ladies (and one man) got front and center seats for the concert. Front row (L to R): Sisters Louise and Ellen Aquaro. Back row (L to R): Irma Lewis, Stockton friend Susan Donahue, Judy McNamara and Peg and Greg Meagher.

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Men of Woodbridge Baked

By Chuck Harvey, MOW President WBL photos by Sharyl Burgeson

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he Men of Woodbridge (MOW) is a service organization of nearly 100 gentlemen residing in our community. The group’s motto is simply, “Do what you can, when you can.”

The group’s mission is to serve Woodbridge and the surrounding community through our volunteer efforts. Examples of our annual program include providing a Highway Litter Pick Up team, delivering food and entertainment events at Woodbridge and supporting other service organizations such as the Veterans of Woodbridge and the Wheels of Woodbridge car club.

This year’s happenings include a St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage Feed, Mother’s Day Breakfast, Lasagna Dinner and Dance and other no-host dances with resident band talent.

The Men of Woodbridge group strives to provide

a quality experience for attendees and to keep the cost as low as possible to allow all to participate. We try to make a small “profit” on each event – and every penny is given back to the community in the form of donations to needy causes. Examples include Second Harvest Food Bank, Haven of Peace, Toys for Tots, Meals on Wheels, Raymus House and many others.

Over 160 Woodbridge residents attended the annual Baked Potato and Chili Feed, Wednesday, September 13.

The MOW team spent hours planning, purchasing food and supplies, setting up the Multipurpose Room, cooking (using our secret chili recipe), and cleaning up after the event.

Thanks to so many of you for attending our 2017 events! We are planning a fun 2018 calendar and hope you will consider supporting us. If anyone is interested in attending a MOW meeting, our monthly meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Clubhouse.

A few months each year, we take our meeting offsite to a local establishment for breakfast. Please consider getting involved in 2018 and helping us make our community stronger through our passion for service.

(L to R): Steve and Lynn Brazen, Nydia, Kathy, Joe and Mark Victoria enjoyed the excellent (and reasonably priced) meal.

Dave Reed delivered plates to Rich and Arlene DeGraff.

Chuck Harvey is the newly elected president of Men of Woodbridge. This was the first MOW event on his watch.

(L to R): Frances Kennedy, Yvonne Perez, guest Queta Soto and Cecilia MacNair-Correa waited to be served baked potatoes, chili and cornbread with cake for dessert.

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Potato and Chili Feed

(L to R): Stella Corral, Jim Cadle, Kim and John Fowler and Rose Marks looked forward to tasting their meals.

John Gannon stirred the secret chili ingredients.

(L to R): Sandy Benevento, Lorraine Morgan and Cecily Wu received their meals from John Gannon.

(L to R): Novie Kay and Frank and Wanda Schubert waited patiently while their picture was taken.

Men of Woodbridge members (L to R): Lyle Bennett, Tony LeCara and Mike Hill cheerfully helped wash dishes.

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Total Eclipse Adventure

By Polly Smith

My friend said to me, “Let’s take a road trip.” Not even asking, “Where to?” I will jump all over an adventure, so I enthusiastically exclaim,“Yes!” We start to plan our trip. Come to find out, we are driving to Prairie City, Oregon, to see the Total Eclipse and we are going to sleep in a tent. What? A tent?

But I have never slept in a tent.

An adventure is what I wanted, so I am game. I also wanted to see the Total Eclipse, so I am over the moon with excitement.

We will be gone three days. A quick trip.

We arrive at the tent location and start to unload all the “STUFF” we have in the car. We actually drive the car up to Lot #65 and unload the tent, cots (which weigh about 50 pounds each), sleeping bags, suitcases, food boxes and tarp. I am Woodbridge residents Gail Lawrence (left) and Polly Smith traveled to Prairie City, Oregon, to view the Total Eclipse. exhausted by this time and the tent is not up yet. It took a little time, with a few breaks, but the tarp is on the ground, the tent is up, the cots are assembled and the sleeping bags are ready for us. The evening comes and I crawl into bed not realizing that by early morning it will be cold. When I wake up shivering, my friend gives me a sweatshirt and socks so I can warm up.

One of our camp mates shares his coffee and we are awake and getting ready for this wonderful phenomenon, the Total Eclipse.

We put on our special glasses and we see the eclipse start. By the time the eclipse is total, the air is still, the light is eerie, some stars are out, it is quite a bit cooler, a rooster crows and a shadow covers the sun. It is like someone turned off a light switch but the sun still gives off such a beautiful glow. I am speechless. The vision takes my breath away and tears stream down my face.

This experience is one I will always remember. Thank you, Gail Lawrence, for inspiring me to make this trip with you. Where to next?

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Softball

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hat a great softball season this has been – loaded with a record number of home runs, exceptional defensive plays, the highest number of volunteers for the score booth and umpires, “through the roof” Snack Shack sales and many, many tight, high-scoring games!

With packed teams, there was little need for drawing extra (pool) players; this enabled tight bonding and coordination in each team. The synergy within each team was impressive – teammates picked each other up. A great example of this occurred just a few weeks ago (mid-August), when a team’s pitcher was struggling – just could not get a rhythm going. His throws were all over the place.

After a few innings, he walked four batters in a row. The coach had to pull him.

And even through the supporting applause from teammates, fans and the score booth, you could tell he felt dejected. So, after the 3rd inning, his team’s score was 3, and the opposing team’s score was 11. But his teammates cheered him up, allowing only 4 more runs by the other team – to hold them at 15. And his offense stepped up and added 13 more runs – for a total of 16 – for his team to win the game. Because that’s what you do.

Another example is Mario Vernali, playing outfield, who missed an easy catch of a fly ball. He felt he let his team down. He told me that, after his error, he immediately started thinking about what plays he could make – to make up for his error. He said he increased his focus and planned his locations better. Sure enough, he made several exceptional plays. Because that’s what you do.

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Players also stepped up for the club as a whole – Keith Loudermilk, on injured reserve, joined up in the score booth as an announcer (RJ Klug had done the same). Some joined up with the umpires, who needed extra help. (One player, his first time umpiring, said that every player should umpire one game – he will be transformed! It is very difficult and eye-opening to be an ump!) Because that’s what you do.

Then there are players like Trudy Snyder – who supplied the booth weekly with Ghirardelli chocolate squares and Mike Shapiro, who supplied everyone with bubblegum! Because that’s what you do.

The score booth had fun with all of the home run hot dogs – yes, the “Hot Dog” song was obnoxious – and we added six more home runs in August from Steve French, Charlie Pace, Glen Jenkins (who hit one on his birthday!), Al Low, Greg Meagher and Dennis Donaldson. We also noted the LONGEST SINGLE, hit by Art Hogan, was 280 feet! And the SHORTEST SINGLE, hit by John Walker, was 6 inches! And every single game contained a worthy “Play of the Game.” Because that’s what you do.

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Photos by Charm Mathis Captions by Carol Jo Hargreaves Top left: In a mid-summer game, the Woodbridge “Wolverines” played against the Manteca Fire Department team. This was a double header, pitting the Wolverines and the Wildcats against the Fire Department in back-to-back games.

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Bottom right: In another summer game, the Woodbridge “Wildcats” senior softball players (over 70 years of age) squared off against a team from the Manteca Police Department. The PD won but the Wildcats definitely gave them a run for their money.

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Here are women over 50 years old playing softball on a wonderful field in our own community. If someone had told me a few years back that I would be out on a softball field after I retired, I would have thought they were crazy. I tell you, lady friends, if I can do it, so can many of you.

We appreciate the fans who came out to watch our games and root for their friends. Many people volunteered to be umpires, scorekeepers and announcers or to work in the Snack Shack. Thank you, all. Because of you, the experience was fun and exciting. Some of us were discussing that we should be in training during the off-season but, then again, there are so many other activities, we probably couldn’t fit it in.

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Here are the Castle Oaks tournament results: The winners of the Nicklaus flight were: 1st place - Carmen Mini, Gross Score 97, Net Score 68 2nd place - Rudy Salvador, Gross Score 92, Net Score 69 3rd place - Mike Austin, Gross Score 96, Net Score 70 The winners of the Palmer flight were: 1st place - Mark Gattuso, Gross Score 92 Net Score 72 2nd place - Gerry Becker, Gross Score 97 Net Score 74 3rd place - John Armstrong, Gross Score 91 Net Score 75

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n March 21, 1963, Frank Weatherman, inmate #1576, was the last prisoner to leave the rock that had served as the nation’s most notorious federal prison for 29 years. Reporters covering the closure of the maximum high-security prison overheard Weatherman saying, “Alcatraz was never no good for nobody.”

Well, today Alcatraz is good for a visit. In addition to a visit to one of America’s most famous prisons, one can also get a close-up view of the oldest stillfunctioning lighthouse on the U.S. Pacific coast and can enjoy a unique view of San Francisco, spanning from the Golden Gate to the Bay Bridge.

I took some friends to Alcatraz in early August and, since one of my friends is disabled, I had a chance to test the wheelchair accessibility of “The Rock” first hand.

The highest peak of the island is 135 feet above sea level, thus the walk to the prison facilities compares to climbing a 16-story building. While our kids were happy to run up the entire way, my friend and I used the shuttle provided by the National Park Service. It runs every 30 minutes, comfortably seats up to 20 people and has a wheel chair ramp. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and we got to hear our first stories even before the official tour started. For example, there’s a rumor that if you passed on while in Alcatraz before your time was up, your coffin was buried standing up and at the official end of your sentence, you were dug up again and then “laid to rest.” The question remains: How does one die before the end of a “lifetime” sentence?

Once we made it to the top, we took an extensive tour of the place, walking

in the imaginary footsteps of Al Capone and checking out the cells of notorious criminals such as Robert Stroud (The Birdman of Alcatraz) and George Barnes (Machine Gun Kelly), who spent more time in Alcatraz (23 years) than anybody else.

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The facility offers an audio tour that one can take at one’s own pace, as it has a convenient pause button. The tour was put together in the 1980s and contains not only narratives and interviews but also is illustrated with the sounds of the prison – from breakfast in the mess hall to the sounds of “music hour”— between 5 and 6 p.m., when inmates were allowed to use musical instruments and some of them managed to put together concerts in spite of the walls separating their solitary cells. Having worked in the radio industry for 16 years, I can attest that the audio tour is not just an educational tape but also a true piece of art.

We spent about three hours strolling the facilities, ending up with a chat with William Baker, Alcatraz inmate #1259, who happened to be there to sign his autobiography. Today, Mr. Baker is most likely the last Alcatraz resident still alive.

Leaving the souvenir shop with a T-shirt reading, “Alcatraz Regulation #5: You are entitled to food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention.

Anything else you get is a privilege,” we enjoyed the privilege of my friend’s handicap ID and boarded the ferry through the “Pre-board Area,” securing the best seats on the boat and definitely enjoying the ride a lot more than Frank Morris and the Anglin Brothers, who, as legend has it, escaped “The Rock” in 1962 in a rubber dinghy made out of rain coats.

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Unique Hobbies “I BUILD GUITARS OUT OF JUNK ... WHAT’S YOUR SUPER POWER?”

By Marie Evans with Paul Hanz WBL photos by Sharyl Burgeson

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hat’s the mantra of the many ordinary folks who meet online at a website called Cigar Box Nation. At least one of those folks lives in Woodbridge and would be more than happy to share his enthusiasm for the hobby (or calling) of constructing playable instruments, often from ordinary items you might see discarded in the trash or from things you make on your own.

Paul Hanz’s history with music goes back to grade school where he was expected to get up on stage and “do something” - so he sang. In high school, Paul’s musical interests led to playing drums in dance bands and forming a studio singing group that played background music for other aspiring singers and commercial jingles, mostly for local radio and TV ads.

Paul’s interest in building instruments led to jobs at Hammond Organ and Thomas Organ over the years. When Carla Marquardt introduced him to ukuleles at Woodbridge, Paul became a rabid fan of stringed instruments and soon discovered Cigar Box Nation and the hundreds of other people who make and play their own instruments. Paul has built a classic three-string guitar, typically used by many of the old blues singers, and a four-string baritone ukulele, both from cigar boxes., There are four more instruments under construction, planned to be the four different sizes of ukulele – soprano, concert, tenor and baritone.

Paul and his wife, Margie, have other interests as well, such as collecting carousel figurines and watercolor painting. Paul regularly plays with the Strummin’ Wonders ukulele group. I enjoyed meeting this pleasant couple and hearing about Paul’s unique hobby.

Paul Hanz has a well-equipped shop, full of quality tools and supplies. His supply of cigar boxes and carefully cut wooden neck pieces (foreground), is waiting to be fashioned into musical instruments.

Paul proudly displays two playable instruments he created – a baritone ukulele made from a round box (left) and a cigar box guitar. “Reba,” an American Eskimo Dog (member of the Spitz family) never leaves one of the couple’s side.

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October Garden Checklist

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Article and photos by Cate White, Master Gardener

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ctober, with is cool crisp mornings and warm afternoons, is one of my favorite months. It’s also the perfect time to put in new plants, especially trees and shrubs. Planting now gives plants time to settle in and start growing good root systems before the weather gets really cold, so they are ready to take off in the spring.

Check around your yard for ragged looking plants that need replacing or bare spots that need to be filled.

When planting, it’s important to practice proper planting techniques. Dig the planting hole two to three times wider than the plant’s root ball but shallow enough so that it rests on undisturbed soil. This prevents settling that can eventually cause your plant to sit too low. Keep the sides of the hole rough and irregular, promoting root growth into the surrounding soil. Remove the new plant from its pot carefully. Gently loosen the roots, or score the root ball with several shallow vertical cuts. Remove damaged or circling roots. Avoid buying pot-bound plants with roots circling inside the pot. Set the plant in the hole so that the crown is at just above the soil level, then backfill with the soil you dug out, breaking up large clods. Be sure to firm the soil

Planting a tree or shrub. From ANR publication 8046.

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around the roots, filling in air spaces.

It’s best not to enrich the soil used to fill the hole, as that discourages the plant from extending its roots beyond the enriched Cate White area. Water thoroughly and mulch to within several inches of the trunk.

Mulching plants too close to the trunk can cause rot. If you are staking a new tree, use a least two stakes and don’t tie up too high, since the tree needs some freedom to move so that it can develop a strong trunk. Wait several weeks before fertilizing.

Did you know that the San Joaquin Master Gardeners has a demonstration garden? It’s a great place to see a variety of plants that do well in our area. You may wander through anytime, but October14, from 9 a.m. to noon, will be an Open Garden Day with master gardeners available to answer questions and give advice.

The garden is located in front of the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center at 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, just off Arch-Airport Road. Maybe I’ll see you there!

• Continue planting winter flowering annuals such as pansies, Iceland poppies, dianthus, primroses and stock. Cyclamen, while not technically an annual, also offers beautiful winter color.

• Deadhead roses and feed one last time.

• Plant seedlings of winter vegetables such as kale, chard, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, lettuce and spinach.

Beets, kohlrabi and peas can be planted from seed. This is also the time to plant garlic cloves.

• Once night time temperatures are at 50 degrees or less for two weeks, you can start planting bulbs such as daffodils, freesia, hyacinth, Dutch iris, grape hyacinth and anemone.

• Keep citrus trees trimmed up 24” from the ground to prevent brown rot.

San Joaquin County Master Gardener’s demonstration garden.

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Triker’s Travels

By Judy McNamara WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

Horace, the Hero

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o one fits that descriptor more appropriately than 85-year-old Horace Ellis after driving in the winning runs in two Orange Crush softball games. Fans and teammates were yelling “MVP!” Who could blame them?

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ææ Woodbridge 55ers RV group Month-long Trip to Canada

By Sue Edmiston

Spanning almost a month and traveling 3,400 miles through two Canadian provinces, members of the Woodbridge 55er’s RV group visited Fort Steele, Banff, Hinton, Jasper and Lake Louise in Alberta and Kelowna and Revelstoke in British Columbia.

Seven of the eight rigs starting the trip went the whole way. One couple had to return home due to illness. Two weeks were spent in Canada, with a week of travel time each way.

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Horace was born and raised in Jamaica -XG\ 0F1DPDUD where he was not only a dancer but also played cricket. As you may know, the batsman in cricket uses a bat that is flat on one side and usually made of willow. Horace’s training in cricket certainly came in handy when playing softball, since he was able to pick up the low and inside pitches off home plate.

In 1959, Horace came to America and lived in New York before traveling to England to live. He met his wife in England and the couple eventually moved back to the U.S. with their son, making their home in Florida.

Horace was a painter by trade for 24 years.

In 1968, Horace and his family moved to California where they lived in the South Bay and he continued his painting trade. Horace and his wife moved to Woodbridge nine years ago and eight years ago, he started to play softball, never having played before. His days of playing cricket certainly came in handy.

Horace lost his beloved wife a year ago after taking care of her through a long bout with Alzheimer’s. Even though he now lives alone, Horace makes frequent trips on the train from Manteca to San Jose to visit his son, daughter-in-law and grandchild. Softball is still a large part of his life as is going to the gym to stay fit.

“It ain’t over ’til it’s over.”

~Yogi Berra

This photo was taken at the Athabasca Glacier in Alberta, Canada. Travelers included (L to R): Elaine Cartwright (Gwen Speckman’s sister), Eric and Judy Krause, Gwen Speckman, Mike and Debbie Machado, Rex and Sue Edmiston, Rudy and Marcia Lara and Michelle DeLore (a friend from Oregon). Kneeling in front: Mike Crabb.

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ææDid You Know. . .

Moldy Cheese Compiled by Mike Spence

October 9 is National Moldy Cheese Day, but did you know?

• If it were not for the contribution of molds, we would not have many tasty cheeses like Roquefort and Gorgonzola.

• No one claims ownership for establishing the unique holiday of Moldy Cheese Day. • Washed rind cheeses, like Limburger, are periodically cured in mold-bearing agents like beer, wine or brandy.

• Most molds introduced to cheeses are in the Penicillium family.

• There are more kinds of wines than cheeses by a factor of 10.

• Mold is a fungus and often is an integral part of the cheese’s flavor profile.

• Is moldy cheese okay to eat? Yes, Maybe and No. o Soft cheeses like cottage cheese and cream cheese with mold – Nope, don’t do it. o Harder cheeses (like Cheddar, Colby and Swiss) can develop exterior mold not associated with their curing. These molds may be trimmed away. When in doubt, discard the cheese. o Consult with a cheesemonger (professional designation) for more details.

• The blue lines (veins) in Blue cheese are from mold injected into the curds before aging.

• Soft-ripened cheese, like Brie, encourages a velvety mold bloom on the outer crust to promote a soft gooey center as the cheese ages.

• The best place to find moldy cheese? The communal office refrigerator.

The following resources were used in compiling this article: Mayoclinic.org, Lifehacker.com/5877588, Cheese.com, Quora.com, idfa.org (International Dairy Foods Association) and En.wikipedia.org.

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ææwine 101

By Jon Ford

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s Woodbridge nears completion of building and sale of new homes, I thought it would be a good time to let all residents know exactly what Wine 101 is all about. We are a group of residents with interests in wine and the drinking of it. Our classes started six years ago in a resident’s home and have grown to a maximum participation of 120 per meeting at the Clubhouse. Each month we hold a class or go on an excursion to wineries.

Many times I teach the class based on a specific theme such as the October class, “Return to Rieslings.”

Monthly Wine 101 classes generally run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The first half hour is dedicated to guest presenters or wine education and the last two hours are devoted to exploring wines with friends and eating awesome appetizers.

Participants are asked to bring their own wine glasses, a wine for their table based on the current theme of the evening and an appetizer to place on the food table for all to share. The cost of a ticket to attend is $2 (December excluded).

Sign-ups always commence the day following an event.

Tuesday, October 3, will be our next class. Sign ups began Friday, September 8. The theme for October is “Return to Riesling.”

In November, Tom Hoffman, owner/winemaker from Heritage Oak winery, will tell us his story and we will sample some of his fine wines.

In December we have our annual potluck and bottle exchange.

There have been some major changes to the December potluck/bottle exchange class. All changes are for December only.

December changes are:

In addition, for most classes, there will be a community table of wines for all to sample that will introduce you to some new producers and/or varietals from both domestic and international sources.

1) There will be two classes instead of one class. Each class will host 80 people. The classes will be December 7 and December 21. There will be 10 tables of eight for each evening. Tickets for the December classes will be released Thursday, November 16.

I want to welcome a whole new table of people who call themselves the “SHOE.” They are from the newer part of the community and all of their homes are built along horseshoe-shaped streets. One couple at that table was celebrating their 33rd wedding anniversary. Congratulations! This table was definitely having a great time during the evening. Glad to see that!

2) Ticket prices are $3 per person or you may secure one of five of the 10 tables with a reservation for $25 per table. (Only five tables are set aside for each day for reservations). You may choose which table to reserve. A table seats eight people. Upon sign-up, all participants will be assigned what to bring to the potluck.

At the August class, resident Sommelier Don Vehrs did a terrific job explaining all the nuances of a domestic wine label and how domestic labels differ from European labels. Don received a standing ovation for his presentation but his wife Julie said people were only standing up to get to the awesome appetizers.

3) We will restrict the table reservations to the first week the event is featured. After the first week we will open up the tables to individual sales.

I hope to see you at an event.

SO MANY WINES, SO LITTLE TIME!

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ææ resident profile Mike and Vickie Killingsworth

By Jean Kavale WBL photo by Volker Moerbitz

were married in a ceremony on Pismo Beach, during which a glorious sunset served as the perfect backdrop for the occasion. Vickie beamed while showing me a photograph of the lovely event, which had occurred in November 1976.

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t was in early 1976 that the former Vickie Martinez first met Mike Killingsworth, her future husband. The venue was a nightclub in the San Fernando Valley. “I was sitting at a small table near the dance floor,” Vickie said. “While my date was in the restroom, Mike came to my table and asked me for a kiss.” Not only was Vickie stunned by such forwardness on the part of a complete stranger, she was turned off by his hair, which she thought was too long. She also didn’t like the flashy shirt and leather jacket he was wearing.

When I asked Mike why he had acted in such a bold manner, he said, “Vickie looked so beautiful that I just couldn’t resist going over to talk to her.” Six months later, they ran into each other again at that same nightclub, but this time Mike had better luck getting to know Vickie. For one thing, his hair was much shorter. Also, he was conservatively dressed and behaved like a perfect gentleman.

Soon afterward, they began dating and learned a lot about each other. Both had grown up in Southern California, they learned. Mike was born in Oklahoma but raised in Tehachapi. Vickie was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. After graduating from Tehachapi High School, Mike attended Cal State Northridge, where he received a bachelor’s degree in education and a secondary teaching credential. Vickie graduated from San Fernando High School and Sawyer Business College.

Fortunately, Mike impressed Vickie’s conservative dad, partly because he would arrive at her home in his shiny Chevy pickup truck. Her dad was a big fan of Chevrolet vehicles. After announcing their engagement, Mike and Vickie

For their honeymoon, the couple drove up Highway 101 to San Francisco. “At one point, I was driving a bit too fast and was stopped by a highway patrolman,” said Mike. “I explained to him that we were headed to our honeymoon destination. He smiled broadly while telling me to drive more slowly but then handed me a ticket.”

Gina, Mike’s daughter from his prior marriage, was 10 years old when he and Vickie were married. David, the son of Vickie’s sister, also became part of their household after his mother passed away.

To support his family, Mike worked as an athletic director and health teacher for 10 years at Sylmar High School, located in northeast San Fernando Valley. After he and Vickie moved to Northern California, he worked for 24 years as the Health Services Coordinator for the Office of Education in Merced. In that capacity, he was responsible for directing health services encompassing five California counties.

Vickie has always enjoyed working with figures, and for 22 years, she was a bill payer for the Salida Union School District. She is also a skilled interior decorator, as evidenced by the way she has beautifully updated the interior of the couple’s home with new paint and other embellishments. During a visit to Morro Bay and Cambria, coastal towns known for being pretty as pictures, the couple bought a framed photograph of a park through which they once strolled.

It hangs prominently in their living room.

When they decided to retire, Mike and Vickie were encouraged to move to Woodbridge by good friends of theirs. They have lived here for five years now, and those friends live just down the street from them. “Both Mike and I appreciate the wonderful friendliness of Woodbridge and its lively social life,” said Vickie. “We’re a rock ‘n roll community, not a rocking chair community,” Mike added jokingly.

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They also like having family nearby. Gina and her husband make their home in Atascadero, and David lives in Modesto with his wife and two children, Philip and Ellyse. Vickie laughed when she told me this story: “Four years ago, when she was only 8 years old, Ellyse told me that she and Philip want to join us here at Woodbridge when they turn 55.”

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It’s obvious that Vickie, like her husband, has a great sense of humor. On that cheerful note, my interview with this very delightful couple came to an end.

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Where in the world?

1. Bill and Joanne Norcup (left) and Lynette and Jim Norcup stayed at Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland, in August.

2. Kathy and Mike Belcher enjoyed the Beatles tour in Liverpool, England, while on a Princess cruise of the British Isles.

Wow! Woodbridge LIFE has been circling the globe with our wandering residents! We will do our best to include ALL travel photographs, but space and clarity will dictate. Preference will go to those not featured in previous editions and, yes, to those in exotic locales and interesting photo ops! Send images electronically to wblife2017@gmail.com using high resolution or actual size. Thank you for your contributions. We’re happy that you continue to enjoy Woodbridge LIFE. If your picture isn’t here, look for it in the coming months and keep sending them in!

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3. Best friends Laurie DiMare and Kathy Wright traveled to England and crossed Abbey Road!

4. Tammy Stankovich and her mother, Rose Marks, took an exhilarating Sonoma Canopy Tour through beautiful Redwoods with Novie Kay in Occidental, California.

5. John and Connie Gannon celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary with an Inside Passage Alaska cruise aboard the Star Princess.

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