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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat
1 2
Yoga
8:15-9:45 am
Food Bank
10:30 PM
1:30 PM
Movie Night
Movie @ 6:30 pm
NOTE: 4 5 6 7 8 9
No pot-luck Yoga Spring Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga
this month, 8:15-9:45 AM Chickens 8:15-9:45 am 8:30 AM 8:15-9:45 am
but to resume 8:30 AM Health Mobile
in March 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 11 am - 3 pm
Craft Class Bingo Spectrum
2:00 PM Spectrum 6:30 PM noon 1:30 PM 8:30 AM
Lunch Snack Bar Board Mtg Movie Night
noon 5-6:30 pm 7:00 PM Movie @ 6:30 pm
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Yoga Spring Yoga Spring Chickens Yoga
8:15-9:45 AM Chickens 8:15-9:45 am 8:30 AM 8:15-9:45 am
8:30 AM Health Mobile Food Bank
1:30 PM 1:30 11 - 3 pm 10:30 PM
Craft Class Bingo Spectrum
2:00 PM Spectrum 6:30 PM noon 1:30 PM
Line Dance Lunch Snack Bar Gen Mtg Movie Night
3:30-4:30 PM noon 5-6:30 pm 7pm Movie @ 6:30 pm
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Yoga Spring Yoga Spring Yoga
8:15-9:45 AM Chickens 8:15-9:45 am Chickens 8:15-9:45 am
8:30 AM 8:30 AM
1:30 PM 1:30 PM Health Mobile
Craft Class Bingo 11 am - 3 pm
2:00 PM Spectrum 6:30 PM Spectrum 1:30 PM Dinner
Lunch Snack Bar Dinner Lunch Movie Night 5:30 PM
noon 5-6:30 pm noon Movie @ 6:30 pm
24 25 26 27 28
Yoga Spring Yoga Spring
8:15-9:45 AM Chickens 8:15-9:45 am Chickens
8:30 AM 8:30 AM
1:30 PM 1:30 PM Health Mobile
Craft Class Bingo 11 am - 3 pm
2:00 PM Spectrum 6:30 PM Spectrum
Line Dance Lunch Snack Bar Lunch
3:30-4:30 PM noon 5-6:30 pm noon
Your submissions to THE BREEZE are always invited, subject to editing and appropri-ateness. The deadline is six p.m. on the tenth of each month. Also, if you are leading a committee or program, please let us know if there are changes to time, place, etc., of your events, so we can publish accurate information.
MON-FRI: 9AM-4:30PM
BREEZE EDITOR
MICHAEL O'QUIN 510-265-4091
SUBMISSIONS TO: [email protected]
THE TROPICS MOBILE HOME PARK
ONSITE MANAGERS: NANCY PAYNE AND MIGUEL CARRILLO
PHONE: 510-471-8550 THE ANSWERING SERVICE WILL
RESPOND TO AFTER-HOUR CALLS
DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE
SORITA CAMARGO RUTH CHURCHILL
[email protected] [email protected]
CAROLYN HOPPES BOB SANBORN
[email protected] [email protected]
Open Position
tropics residents' club, inc.
33000 ALMADEN BLVD., UNION CITY, CA 94587
FOR EMERGENCY ISSUES
2018-19 OFFICERS
RESIDENTS MAY CALL 713-1260
TO SPEAK WITH THE GUARD
POLICE: NON-EMERGENCY
M-F 9AM-5PM: 471-1365
ALL OTHER TIMES CALL 911
PARK SECURITY
C & C SECURITY, INC.
1-800-443-8000
WHEN ON DUTY: 9PM-6AM,
PRESIDENT: RICHARD STOLL
VICE PRESIDENT: ERNIE ODIAMAR
SECRETARY: OPEN POSITION
TREASURER: RICK CASADOS
COMMITTEES
BREAKFAST CHAIR RICHARD STOLL 408-839-3358
HOUSE FACILITIES POSITION OPEN
POTLUCK STEVE EVANS
BEA BARTZ 386-0509 489-6388
SUNSHINE RUBY BARKER 489-3947 Please leave message
LIBRARY BEA BARTZ 489-6388
EMERGENCY COM-MUNICATIONS
BRAVOBEN TINA MARIA
489-5749
SENIOR CITIZENS - CITY HALL
ANITA ROQUE 471-2815
WELCOMING COM-MITTEE
NIKKI BRACKEN-POE CAROLYN HOPPES
489-6894
RESIDENTS’ CLUB AUDITING COMMIT-
TEE
LITA MADRANO RICK HENRY
ROBERT HISLE 487-7817
RESIDENTS’ ACTIVI-TIES AND
ENTERTAINMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
—Christmas dinner photos by Ernie Odiamar
THE WHAT, THE WHEN, THE WHERE
TROPICS RESIDENTS' CLUB MEETING 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
IN CLUBHOUSE @7PM PRESIDENT: RICHARD STOLL
408 839-3358
B BUG FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE DOORS OPEN 5:30PM
MOVIE STARTS 6:30PM LOCATED NEXT TO THE LAUNDRY ROOM
AND "SPLIT ENDS BEAUTY SALON" 102 PALM DR.
MOBILE HEALTH VAN EVERY THURSDAY @ CLUBHOUSE
11 AM—3 PM
LINE DANCING 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS
3:30-4:30 IN CLUBHOUSE
TROPICS POTLUCK DISH TO PASS
CANCELLED THIS MONTH ONLY
STEVE EVANS 386-0506
BINGO - EVERY WEDNESDAY DOORS OPEN 4:30PM
EARLY 6:30PM REGULAR GAME 7PM SNACK BAR 5:00PM
MELODY PETERSON 266-2607 OR RICHARD STOLL
CRAFT CLUB MONDAYS: 2P.M. IN CLUBHOUSE
LORIS COOK 489-7027
TROPICS TRAVELERS SEE FLYERS IN CLUBHOUSE
CONTACT: Richard Stoll
TROPICS COFFEE CLUB MON-FRI 8:30AM IN CONFERENCE
ROOM JACKIE HILL 489-4388
TROPICS SPRING CHICKENS EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY
8:30AM IN CLUBHOUSE CAROLYN HOPPES 489-6894
LIVE 2B HEALTHY EVERY MON, WED & FRI 1:30 PM
SEE CALENDAR OR FLYERS IN CLUB-HOUSE
B BUG COMPUTER CENTER MON-FRI 8AM-12:30PM
B BUG BUILDING 102 PALM DR. LARRY CORNELL 487-1040
YOGA MON., WED., FRI.
8:15-9:45 CLUBHIOUSE
TROPICS CERAMICS CLUB MONDAY 11-2, THURS 4-8
(BEHIND POOL) MELODY PETERSON 266-2607
February Message from Board President Richard Stoll
We are starting February, the month of LOVE. I have written for three years
now how we LOVE the Tropics. It hasn’t changed. I still LOVE the Tropics. The
Board Members also LOVE the Tropics and work hard to make it the best park.
We need some help now. We have a lot of positions open that would take
the pressure off everyone and make the Tropics better.
We have gone two years without a Secretary on the Board. We are doing
the best we can, but having the position filled would take pressure off the Board.
It would add another person to give ideas to make the Tropics better. The same
for the open Board position.
There are several committees that need leadership: House (helping set up
for all meetings and events. Senior Citizens/City Hall Liaison (keeping touch with
what in Union City that is affecting Tropics Residents). Traffic/Safety (helping to
make the park a safe place for all residents). Disaster Preparedness (helping all
residents know how to be safe and what to do in case of an emergency). If you
are interested in filling one of these important committees contact a Board
member.
Some of the upcoming events are NEW, thanks to some residents asking for
an event then taking it on to make it the best. The BEST events are the ones
people really want and are not shy about making it a success.
We know the Park Residents have evolved over the years. More of you are
not retired, but still working. We understand some of you are not comfortable in
speaking English. There are a lot of people in the same situation, so form a group
and get involved. Everyone and every idea is important so let’s all get involved in
the LOVE of the Tropics.
DID YOU KNOW ??
Our very own Tropics computer club, the B-Bug, offers free Income Tax Assistance. Call for an appointment: 510-487-1040.
429 Honolulu Circle - Wei Yang / Hu Qi Bao 72 Palm Drive - Francella Kelley / Michelle Kelley 353 Tahitian Circle - Laverl and Wilhelmina Tomlinson 385 Tropicana Way - Ed House and Sin Hung Vivian Fong
Manager’s Corner for February 2019
New Year’s Resolutions to exercise and healthy food choices has been the choice this year for a
lot of us. The Fit over Fifty program has been great and hope you have tried out the new
machines in the exercise rooms. Looking forward to warmer weather and walking more as well.
Please wear light clothing and carry a flashlight when walking at night and stay to the side of
any main roads on these dark evenings.
Reminders: All outdoor Christmas decorations should be taken down by now and stored. In
accordance with Park Rules, guests are welcome for thirty days and if you have new occupants
or rent a room, you must register them at the office. Maintain your landscaping in between
showers - We receive a lot of compliments from prospective residents so thanking you in
advance for the good job most of you have done.
A big thank you to all of our residents for the cards, candy and home-baked goodies over the
holidays from all of the maintenance and office staff. Looking forward to a prosperous new
year for one and all.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Nancy Payne
Resident Manager
Welcome to New Residents
MILLENNIUM MEMO Got Lint? At least one MHP resident did—and it didn’t turn out well. Madrone Mobile Estates is a MHP located across the street from a Millennium community in Morgan Hill, just outside San Jose. I mention this because last month, a home in Madrone burned to the ground. The cause of the fire? Overheated lint in the dryer vent. Five fire engines responded to the fire. The goal was to keep the fire from spreading, but that effort was delayed because of cars parked on the street in violation of Madrone’s Rules. There are a couple lessons here:
As I never tire of reminding you, many of our streets are Fire Lanes. If a fire like that happened in The Tropics, firemen might face a tough choice: either let your home burn, or smash through a few parked cars with their fire trucks.
Make sure you clean out your dryer vents every so often. I didn’t use to do that either—and I almost had a house fire as a result. Don’t take that chance!
See why we bug you about parking on the street? As for your fire risk…with Ash Wednesday coming up in March, perhaps you can give up your dryer lint for Lent? It’s On! It’s going to happen: Tropics vs. Hacienda Valley Mobile Estates in what I’m sure will be a riveting, hotly-contested Battle of the Bocce!
Hacienda—that’s our Park in Morgan Hill--issued the challenge and offered to host, Richard accepted on behalf of The Tropics, now we’re just trying to set a date. With the coveted Millennium Cup at stake, can you imagine the drama that will ensue? Richard is fired up, claiming that The Tropics will be “Throwin’ Balls & Takin’ Names.” I just hope that the losing team remembers the rule: “There’s No Crying in Bocce.”
More News…
Kudos to Larry Anderson (403 Tropicana) for his “fantastic light display during the holidays,” and for opening his home to view his indoor displays. Thanks, Larry!
It is with great sadness that we report that Mama Turkey was gobbled up by a speeding driver, leaving the two baby turkeys orphans. One can only ask: When will the carnage end? Please SLOW DOWN before any more Tropics lives are lost.
Next month we hope to announce SPARC’s Spring Events: fairs, classes, maybe even a Free Smoke Detector event. Stay Tuned!
Practice your bocce, watch your lint…and have a great 2019! George Turk
429 Honolulu Circle - Wei Yang / Hu Qi Bao 72 Palm Drive - Francella Kelley / Michelle Kelley 353 Tahitian Circle - Laverl and Wilhelmina Tomlinson 385 Tropicana Way - Ed House and Sin Hung Vivian Fong
General Meeting
Thurs. February 14
7 PM Come for the meeting
Stay for the treats
MOVIES EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE B BUG CLUB DOORS OPEN AT 5PM MOVIES START AT 6:30PM
February 1, 2018 - DOG DAYS 2018 In this ensemble comedy, dogs are not only man's best
friend, they're his best matchmaker as a disparate group of Los Angelenos -- including a mom, an athlete turned TV host and a barista -- connects through their canine companions.
February 8, 2018 - Trouble 2018 In this dramatic comedy, Maggie (Anjelica Huston) and
Ben (Bill Pullman) are middle-aged siblings who were given equal halves of their father's land upon his death.
Though perpetual screw-up Ben sold his half years ago to his more responsible sister, he is now doing
everything he can to get back. And Maggie is doing everything she can to get him off her property. February 15. 2018 - Little Italy 2018 R The director of HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS
and MISS CONGENIALITY cooks up a sizzling comedy about two lifelong pals (Hayden Christensen, Emma Roberts) whose romance is threatened by their parents' rival pizzerias.
February 22, 2018 - THE NUN 2018 When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania
takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together they uncover the order's unholy secret. Risking not only their lives but their faith and their very souls, they confront a malevolent force in the form of the same demonic nun that first terrorized audiences in "The Conjuring 2," as the abbey becomes a horrific battleground between the living and the damned.
The B Bug Club is open 8am to 12:30pm week days
We have 11 computers online with high speed DSL internet
We have a fax service for residents and a copier available for residents.
We have 3 printers on line and other color printers which we use for special
projects that we do for residents.
WE DO NOT RECEIVE MONEY TO SPEND ON PAPER, INK AND SOFTWARE AND
EQUIPTMENT UPDATES, OUR EXPENSES COME FROM DONATIONS FROM
RESIDENTS
THE INTERNET IS PROVIDED BY THE TROPICS RESIDENTS CLUB
RUNNING THE COMPUTER CLUB IS A VOLUNTEER POSITION AND RECIEVES NO
PAY FROM THE RESIDENTS CLUB OR MANAGEMENT.
NEED HELP FILING YOUR INCOME TAX?
Brenda knows Mardi Gras like
Campbell’s knows soup!
Only her Louisiana cuisine
tastes WAY BETTER!
Enjoy it along with a top Cajun-style
band right here in The Tropics on Sunday, February 23rd.
WESTERN ATTIRE HIGHLY WELCOME!!
(Check out the flyer across the page!)
MEET BRENDA! Brenda is smiling today because she and
her friends are preparing something nice for you and your friends.
It’s MARDI GRAS!
(And be sure to grab those tickets in time!)
Board Meeting Minutes
December 8, 2018
The meeting was called to order by President Richard Stoll at 6:58 pm.
The Roll Call was read with all members present.
We had no guest speakers.
The Minutes for the November 1, were read and approved.
The Treasurer’s and Bingo reports were read and accepted.
Rick Henry gave the Audit report. Everything was in order.
Correspondence and e-mails:
E-mail from Erin McShane, Logan High School Choir director, said the group would be there to sing for Christmas Dinner.
E-mail from Richard Oyen thanking the Board for having Jazz Night and would like to do it again.
Old Business:
Need to fill Secretary and Board Position
Several Board Members will not be at December Breakfast. Everything will go as planned.
Christmas Dinner—Needed two rolls of table cloths, and round table cloths. The design of the table cloth was approved. The approval was given for rest of the items. Dessert for Christmas Dinner was discussed. Richard volunteered to make dessert, the kind of dessert was discussed and approved.
A motion was made to buy a new Santa Claus outfit for “Santa”
New Year’s Eve—Jerry asked for keys for everything. The Vice-President gave up his keys. He upped the number to 140 Tickets. He asked for $2,150 for food. He would like a check to Barry Lependorf for the food. Ernie moved that we give the money to Barry, and Rick seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mardi Gras was brought up, but the chairman was not there.
New Business:
Richard brought up that the hot water dispenser was not working. Carolyn moved that a new hot water pot be ordered.
Pete Lowe discussed recycling. It was noted that paper and food scraps can be put in the green waste by the B-bug. They asked that we discontinue plastic creamers. Ernie brought up that cardboard which is wet or contaminated with food must not be put in recy-cle bin. He also suggested a compostable silverware. LuAnn wanted to talk about Neighborhood Watch. We need people to watch each street. A new officer is in charge from the police department. She would like to get a flyer for all residents. She wants people to come to the general meeting to find out more. January Breakfast was discussed, and the board decided to let the Coffee Club decide the menu.
Tri-city health and Spectrum were suggested for $500 each for donation, and $300 for the Logan High School Choir. Motion made and carried. Upcoming Events: Stay Warm Luncheon on December 7 Asked for help in preparing quiche at 6 pm Friday Christmas dinner on December 22 and New Year’s Eve on the 31st. Other Business Pete Lowe suggested to we have someone train us on the new exercise equipment. Meeting Adjourned at 7:59 pm.
A new editor is wanted for The Breeze. If you would like to apply, please see Board President Richard Stoll, or you may call 510-265-4091.
Best Wishes for those Under the Weather Anthony Lacey Jessie Sharp
Saturday, Februsry 9
8:30—9:15 am
Red Velvet Pancakes
Bacon & Scrambled Eggs
All your Favorites will be there No Ticket Necessary
$3.00 Valentine Bingo at 9:15
Strawberry Muffin
Happiest of New Year’s to each and all!! All attending The Tropics’ New Year’s celebration dinner enjoyed a truly WOOP-TE-DOO event! From the catered prime rib to the fantastic prizes, this party raised the bar for Tropics’ events which future generations of residents must strive mightily to match! Deserved thank you’s to all who came, all who helped, and especially the ‘producers and directors’ Barry and Debbie Lependorf and Jerry and Barbara Garcia, and their families who gave so generously of their time.
—photos by Odiamar and O’Quin
*****PACK COSTS***** 1 PACK—$9.00 2 Packs—$13.00
3 Packs—$16.00 4 Packs—$19.00 5 Packs—$22.00 6
Packs—$23.00 7 & 8 Packs—$25.00
*****SPECIAL GAMES***** Two Strip Games—$1.00 each
Double Action—$1.00 Treasure Hunt—$1.00 each Flash Games —$1.00 each
All Profits go to Local Charities 90 % pay
out
First Timers get Free Pack
Every Wednesday @ Tropics Mobile Home Park Regular games start at 7 pm
Grill Open 5—6:30 Snacks until Break time
And thanks to all who help to keep Union City clean and green.
What’s wi th al l the bi ns at our di nner events!?
We are helping our environment by reducing our landfill garbage.
We are separating composting material from landfill garbage.
Paper plates, napkins, cups and FOOD SCRAPS are compostable.
Plastic, foil, and anything else is landfill garbage.
The Board is considering eliminating individual coffee creamers, butter
cups, mayonnaise containers, etc., which are messy to open and not
recyclable, with a condiment table and dispensers.
We have three waste systems i n the park
GREEN WASTE BIN – by the car wash:
This is for garden cuttings and cut up tree branches. Properly-bagged paper
and food scraps are also allowed. This is what we have been sorting out at
our dinners.
What happens to the contents of the green bin?
It is mixed with other food waste, spread out in a field, and eventually may
be returned to us as free compost to enrich our gardens.
RECYCLING BINS – large brown bins at each household:
Clean paper, cardboard, cans, glass containers and milk cartons are
acceptable. Also, plastic bags and shredded paper may be secured in a clear
plastic bag.
What happens to the contents of the brown bins?
They are picked up by Tri-Ced and brought to the Fremont Transfer Station
where they are sorted for recycling.
LANDFILL BINS – a blue bin at each household:
The less you put into this bin the better for the environment.
Hold kitchen scraps in milk cartons and toss in GREEN BIN on your walk.
Schedule a free, semi-annual BULKY PICKUP for large items.
Donate useable items for curbside pickup by a non-profit agency.
What happens to the contents of the blue bins?
They are currently shipped to a landfill near Livermore. When this fills, a
new site will have to be found, and our garbage bills will certainly rise.
Group One - If you do not receive your Breeze, please call Marylou Sandolo, 366-9650
Your Street Delivery Hero Phone QuantityAcapulco,Polynesia,Palm 149,50 Richard, Del McQuade, 124 Hana 487-2269 24
Hana Roger Taylor, 131 Hana 386-2154 12
Madrone Tom Chitwood, 119 Madrone 489-2103 14
Hoya Carolyn Hoppes, 482 Hoya 489-6894 15
Panama, Makaha Jadee Bacelis, 469 Panama 491-5444 21
Seema. Kawella Ray Miller, 489 Seema 475-1950 21
Lanai, Samoa Rick Henry, 443 Samoa 487-7817 26
Honolulu Rocky Samson, 427 Honolulu 471-7332 16
Fiji Ruth Scarson, 416 Fiji 487-4831 16
Tropicana 368-386 Allison Hughes, 373 Tropicana 471-2050 19
Tropicana 387-403 Carl Hughes, 373 Tropicana 471-2050 18
Group Two - If you do not receive your Breeze, please call Michael O'Quin, 265-4091Kona Fred, Ruby Barker, 169 Kona 489-3947 20
Trinidad Virgil Lewis, 528 Trinidad 324-1773 14
Cumana Ernie Odiamar, 535 Cumana 703-8753 17
Waikiki, Hawaii Traci Kinel, 252 Molokai 927-0255 25, 31
Palm Drive 1-19 Carol Lowe, 12 Palm 324-1985 19
Palm Drive 20-39 Dianne Steele, 26 Palm 471-1750 20
Palm Drive 40-60 Irv Mayer, 51 Palm 487-0235 21
Palm Drive 61-90 Michael O'Quin, 70 Palm 265-4091 30
Palm Drive 91-109 Dan Galindo, 91 Palm 471-7870 16
Tahitian Hazel Carr, 363 Tahitian 489-9416 22
Hula James Rosenheim, 220 Hula 467-3425 18
Jamaica Gloria Lovato, 238 Jamaica 324-0071 18
Molokai Steve Evans, 265 Molokai 266-2607 18
Oahu Christina Demello, 57 Palm 18
Maui Ruth Churchill, 301 Maui 489-3053 18
Kauai J.J. Libbon. 313 Kauai 366-4270 18
Distribution of The Tropics Breeze