woodbridge life march 2013

March Bill Barnhart details

Wheels of Woodbridge Valentine's Day Breakfast. 1.

Bekke Hess offers Nostalgic Memories with resident contributions. Pages 12 – 13.

Valentine's Day Dance story and photos. Pages 14 – 15.

Perry Gibson and Caroline Oestreicher pause for a pose before the dance.

Union Pacific Intermodal tour planned. Pages 26 – 27.

Julie Hagan discusses the new Pulte model homes. Page 29.

Mike Spence outlines Clubhouse painting project. Page 32.

InsideBedford and Hancock . . . 6Bridge Scores . . . . . . . . 8Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Committees . . . . . . . . . 37Doggie Bag . . . . . . . . . . 24 Events and Tours . . . . . 34Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Viewpoint . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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LIFE W ood bridge Volume 3 ▪ Issue 3 Your Life. Your Community. Your News. March ▪ 2013

Luck has nothing to do with itBy Deb Ristau

We all say it. Often.

We wish each other "Good luck." We offer condolences with, "Aw,

bad luck." We use phrases like, good

luck, tough luck, blind luck, beginner's luck, best of luck, lady luck, plain luck, hard luck, pure luck, wish me luck, and this month especially, we will hear several times about the 'Luck of the Irish.'

The truth is that 'luck,' for most of us, is every bit as real as Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy. Luck lives in our hearts. It is our actions, our thoughts and deeds, that cause reaction, or as some might say, good or bad luck.

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WBL photo by Deb Ristau.Marcia Baugh, aptly dressed in traditional Bavarian dress and apron to go with her "Sound of Music"

themed table, shared a few of her favorite things and set a lovely 'Stammtisch.' With beautiful lace doilies, delicate porcelain, crystal and a hand-painted teapot adorned with strawberries atop a red tablecloth, the focal point of Marcia’s table was a unique iron tray and placard holder emblazoned with the greeting, ‘Stammtisch.’ Marcia is one of 27 talented Woodbridge women who planned for weeks and worked for hours to create Hollywood movie themed tables at the Fourth Annual WOW Afternoon Tea for charity held last month in the Multipurpose Room. Story and photos beginning on page 19.

Touching livesMany residents say they feel 'lucky'

to live and play at Woodbridge by Del Webb. In truth, most residents made a very conscious decision to move here because this community delivers what we want from life. From the location, amenities and floor plans to the activities and, most especially, the people - Woodbridge is the very definition of an ideal community for active adults in Central California. Luck has nothing to do with it.

Last month, guest speaker Janet Rasmussen offered empowering words of encouragement at the WOW

Afternoon Tea, “You never know how, when or where your words or actions will touch others and change lives, but know that each one of you has the ability to make a difference.”

This edition is filled with stories of serendipity, awe, nostalgia and things to do. As a popular television ad states, "A body in motion tends to stay in motion."

Get inspired by your new friends and neighbors. Spring is coming and it's time to shake off any winter doldrums and get on with life... Woodbridge life! — EditorJanet Rasmussen

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Directors seek to tighten 2013 budget

By Bill Barnhart

As many of you know,

the Association’s budget is going to be a bit tighter this year than in 2012. Of the money that was put aside in the 2013 budget for unanticipated equipment

repairs, 80 to 90 percent was spent by the Board at our January 2013 meeting on things like major lake and landscape pump and lighting repairs.

With a potential shortfall of funds anticipated later this year, a WOA Utilities and Maintenance Board Workshop was held February 13 and hosted jointly by the Finance and Property and Grounds Committees. Four areas of concern were addressed, and numerous ideas were suggested by residents in attendance.

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Bill BarnhartResident Director

The four areas addressed were: 1. Reduce gas, electricity and

water use.2. Reduce/save maintenance

hours.3. Supplement maintenance

hours through self-help.4. Other ideas for cost-saving.

For utility reduction, some excellent ideas were suggested by

residents such as getting an energy audit, converting to LED lighting, turning off lights in: Club Room, Arts and Crafts Room and Multipurpose Room when not in use, removing televisions from locker rooms, reviewing solar options, reducing operating hours of lake fountains and entry fountains and many more. To reduce maintenance hours, it was suggested we contract for things like room take down after an event in the Multipurpose Room. To supplement maintenance hours, the suggestion was to have Clubs/Groups adopt a project like Caltrans does for cleaning highways. Other cost-saving ideas included working with Pulte to install plants in the north area that require less maintenance.

At the end of the meeting, one

Policy & Procedures By Denise Drewry

The Policy and Procedures

Committee (PPC) is now accepting applications to replace five outgoing members, including me. I will remain as an alternate

and advisor. Once we have the applications, the Resident Directors will make a recommendation to the Board for approval, and then the members of the committee will elect a chairperson. I am honored to have been part of this committee for almost six years and chairperson for three-and-a-half. I commend every person who served on this

committee, but it is time for new and fresh ideas.

One task of the PPC last year was to create a policy regarding competitive events involving outside teams. This document was sent to residents as a ballot. The deadline for submitting ballots was February 13. Unfortunately, not everyone received a ballot, AND the accompanying letter was confusing and misstated that each residence was allowed one or two votes (only one vote per residence was permitted). Because of these anomalies, the committee voted to void the ballot and recommend to the Board that the policy ballot be re-sent to residents. The ballot will be sent in the monthly WOA statement, so be sure to look for it and respond. This policy affects all WOA-recognized groups wanting to have a competitive event. If you

do not complete and submit your new ballot, you will have chosen not to participate in the decision-making process.

The PPC is currently working on accommodating/facilitating our physically impaired residents with seating at events. We were fortunate to have Rich Armstrong (husband of Executive Director Kayo Armstrong) address us regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-required accommodations. This is an important issue and we want to be sure it is handled correctly. Until we have completed the process, we will assist mobility-impaired people enter an event early, allowing them to be seated before the doors are open to remaining ticket holders. This is much like airlines do for those requiring assistance.

final suggestion was made that we consider raising association dues a small amount since Woodbridge has been here for six years without a dues increase.

A task force will evaluate these ideas to make recommendations to the Executive Director for things within her authority to implement and submit other recommendations to the Board for consideration.

Please read Mike Spence’s article regarding our Clubhouse painting project in this edition of Woodbridge LIFE (page 32). There will only be two more issues of this newspaper before the start of the project. We all need to stay abreast of steps that will be taken relative to potential overspray affecting parking and ingress and egress of the building while the main and patio entrances are being painted.

On a personal note, don’t forget, mid-to-late March is the time to

apply the first systemic treatment to your crape myrtles, rose bushes and other trees that draw aphids during the warm months. Then as mid-June rolls around, make another treatment that will last the rest of the summer.

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Management Company Change for Woodbridge

Kayo's Corner ...By Kayo Armstrong

Executive Director

It’s not quite spring according to the calendar, but with the

beautiful weather we’ve enjoyed recently, it feels like spring is in the air! With the change of seasons come other community transitions, and we look forward to thriving from our growth and the changes that come with it.

You are most likely already aware

that the Board voted to contract with a new management company for the WOA. The new company is called Riverside Management and is based in Roseville. If you attended the February 27 Board meeting, you saw the Riverside Management team in action.

By now you should have received a mailing from Riverside detailing their services and information about paying your dues, along with contact information if you need assistance. If you did not receive this mailing, please contact Riverside immediately at 916.740.2462.

Kayo ArmstrongExecutive Director

Editor’s Viewpoint:March brings

a flurry of activity as those of us living in the northern hemisphere shake off winter colds, watch our gardens come alive and look forward to

sunshine, roses and baseball.

Historically for me, just as December is all about Christmas, March is all about Saint Patrick, wearing green and looking for four-leaf clovers or an elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Being part Irish, albeit a small part, I choose to embrace the month of March and all that it brings.

It’s an ironic twist of fate to think I actually researched and wrote a story debunking luck, when every day, I thank God, my lucky stars and my dear husband Dave for my very lucky and wonderful life. Peeling the layers off the onion, however, you will probably agree that how we think and feel about our individual lives – lucky or unlucky, happy or sad, ecstatic to face each new day or mired in misery because of whatever circumstance or trouble we face – depends on our mindset and whatever ‘luck’ we’ve had lately.

I had the pleasure to sit and visit with Woodbridge friends Jeanne Thomas and Bob Hall recently. We were catching up, swapping stories of travel, family and local gossip while playing bridge, when Jeanne said, “You did know that I almost died on January 15, didn’t you?”

“What? Wait! You almost died?" I asked. "What happened?”

“I was with my daughter, celebrating her birthday at a restaurant in Stockton,” said Jeanne. “We were having ribs, and I was talking and eating. I choked. I heard someone say ‘Call 911.’ I knew I would be dead before they arrived. I couldn’t breathe.” Then she said, “I was lucky. A man sitting behind us said, ‘I’m a

For the past month, your on-site staff has been working diligently

with both VierraMoore and Riverside to make this a smooth transition in all aspects, particularly for our residents. While we hope the transition will be mostly seamless to you, we appreciate your patience as challenges arise. We’ll do our best to ensure you are serviced as well as possible through the change.

As VierraMoore was, Riverside will be responsible for many of our accounting and finance functions, compliance issues and membership

dues.

Riverside currently works with our sister Del Webb communities, Glenbrooke in Elk Grove and The Club in Roseville. We look forward to streamlining some of the three communities’ best practices and continuing

to provide the fabulous Del Webb lifestyle here at Woodbridge.

Thanks again for making Woodbridge the best community around!

If you have any questions for Riverside regarding your dues,

please contact them at 916.740.2462. And, of course, as always, if I may be of service to you or answer any questions, please contact me via email at [email protected] or by phone at 209.824.7831.

Reminder: The Policy and Procedures

Committee meets the second Monday of each month at 2 p.m. Residents are invited to attend.

Deb RistauWBL Editor

paramedic.' He did the Heimlich maneuver twice and nothing happened. The third time, the rib came out and I could breathe. He saved my life,” said Jeanne.

I stared at her for a full five seconds before opening my mouth, “The Woodbridge LIFE is about to go to press, and I just wrote a story saying there is no such thing as luck,” I confessed with a sheepish voice.

“Well, that’s just not true,” said Jeanne.

So there you go. Life is what we make it. The scientists and researchers may say there is no such thing as luck. Bad things can happen. Good things can happen. That is life.

My personal two-cent opinion combines the inexplicable law of nature called the ‘law of attraction,’ which theorizes that ‘what you think about, you bring about,’ along with the fact that throughout my entire life, and probably yours, too, we have discovered that the harder we work, the luckier we get. It does not take a degree in rocket science to figure that one out.

When it comes to being at the wrong place at the wrong time and for all of us who have had the misfortune to be victims of random ‘bad luck,’ I have no explanation, only sorrow that it invariably occurs. No one is immune. There will always be good times and bad times. There will always be highs and lows. Luck plays a role in our lives. It is a ticklish subject as everyone has a different opinion and view of luck. No opinion is right or wrong. When it comes to luck, whatever you think it is – it is.

This March, with that wee bit of Irish blood flowing through my veins, I feel ‘lucky’ to still have my friend Jeanne with us, and I feel ‘lucky’ that circumstances brought us to live here at Woodbridge and be part of this vibrant community. I feel sad for those who have suffered with bad luck. Mostly, I wish all of you the very best of luck and good fortune.

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Woodbridge Groups, Special Interest Groups and Clubs Contact List

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Club, Group Day Time Contact Phone Location

Artists & Crafters Mon/Wed/Sat 9 am Kathy Dezotte 209-239-1617 ACR

Monday 5:30 pmBocce Ball Sunday 2 pm Ray Pfoutz 209-239-0387 BBCBook Club 1st Wednesday 10:30 am Renee St. Lawrence 209-825-7137 CRBridge Monday 11 am Don St. Lawrence 209-825-7137 CRBunco 3rd Monday 6:30 pm Mary Braun 209-239-0409 CRCancer Support 1st Tuesday 2 pm Jackie Rudy 209-824-0454 CRCribbage Tuesday 7 pm Dave Steffy 209-825-4805 MPRCrochet/Knitting Thursday 10 am Renee St. Lawrence 209-825-7137 ACRDance Friday 6 pm Bill Goodwin 209-823-9767 MPRDrama Thursday 1 pm Anne Madrid 209-824-5725 MPRGame Night Fri/Sat 6:30 pm Pat Buxton 209-239-8663 CRGrandparents Claudia Watkins 209-823-8678 VariesHand & Foot Cards Wed/Fri/Sun 1 pm Ann King 209-815-9805 ACR

Thursday 7 pmMen of Woodbridge 2nd Monday 10 am Terrell Estes 209-824-7464 CRMexican Train Dominoes Tuesday 1 pm CR

Thursday 7 pmNeighborhood Watch Bob Hall 209-239-5712 VariesPickleball Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 10 am Robert Philis 209-239-1542 TPC

Monday 1 pmMon/Wed/Fri 7 pm

Ladies' Doubles Tue/Thu 1 pm Men's Doubles Wed/Fri 1 pmPing Pong Monday 4 pm MPRPinochle Monday 1 pm Claudia Watkins 209-823-8678 LVC

ThursdayPoker Wednesday 1:30 pm Al Sanchez 209-239-8235 LVC

Friday 5:30 pm Joe Victoria 209-815-9343Second Chance Band Varies Varies John Green 209 239-5256 Resident HomesStrummin' Wonders Ukulele Group Monday 3:30 pm Carla Marquardt 209-624-3754 CR/ACRTennis Sun/Tue/Thu Open Play Matt Madrid 209-824-5725 TPC

Monday 6 pmTrivia (Fun Trivia) 3rd Tuesday 7 pm Bob Hall 209-239-5712 CRVeterans of Woodbridge 2nd Monday 4 pm Nick Music 209-825-9451 MPRWB Softball Teams See Schedule Varies Butch Larson 209-824-2062 DWFWheels of Woodbridge 1st Tuesday 10 am Bill Barnhart 209-629-8838 CRWine 101 1st Wednesday Varies Ron Kreitzer 209-923-4350 BRWomen of Woodbridge 3rd Wednesday 11 am Marybeth Saari 209-629-8430 MPRWoodbridge Singers Every other Monday 7 pm Jacquie Steffy 209-825-4805 MPR

TPC Tennis & Pickelball Courts PMH Pulte Model HomesPP Panda Park QR Quincy RoomSBP Stockbridge Park

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Club Day Time Contact Phone LocationChristian Men's Fellowship Mel Reynolds 209-624-3768 Resident Homes55ers RV Group Varies Sue Edmiston 209-601-9210 VariesIndoor Walking Class Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30 am Jacque Reynolds 209-629-8508 MPRQuilters 2nd Friday 12:30-5 pm Kathy Dezotte 209-239-1617 ACRRed Hat Ladies Claudia Watkins 209-823-8678Senior Bowling League Tuesday 1 pm Barbara Silva 209-824-0262 Strike Zone BowlWomen's Bible Study Friday 1 pm Carolyn Johnson 209-239-0936 Varies

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SWEATBy Paul Serpa

Senior Fitness Specialist

Do women glow or do they sweat? Glow, glisten,

perspire, shine, sparkle or gleam – it’s all the same thing – SWEAT! And, yes, it’s a good thing – especially in the gym. Sweat indicates that your body is releasing toxins and that you are increasing your metabolism.

According to fitday.com, sweat consists mainly of water but also contains minerals, lactic acid, urea, ammonia and sugar. The presence of sweat indicates your body is regulating its temperature during exercise or activity. You should also experience increased heart rate and breathing which are other indicators of the body’s attempt to cool down.

While sweating, your skin’s pores open and allow for the exit of dirt and other impurities. With proper cleansing after a good sweat, your skin should appear softer and smoother. Also by sweating, your body increases its production of white blood cells which helps improve the immune system.

Another benefit of sweating is that it helps in the weight loss process. By being constantly and consistently active to the point that you are sweating, you are continuing to burn calories.

Although sweat is good – not all of us want to share yours! Please be considerate and wipe down the equipment!

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WBL photo by Dreanna LangdonThis group of Woodbridge residents is dedicated to walking their way to a healthier life. Led by Jacque Reynolds (center, lying on her side)

and Patti Barnhart (front row, kneeling, fifth from left), they gather in the Multipurpose Room at 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to walk and move their way through two to four miles of low impact walk-in-place exercises.

How are you doing on that New Year's Resolution to get out and walk more in 2013? It's never too late. Why not put on your walking shoes, some comfortable clothes and head for the Multipurpose Room next week? You will be very welcome.

You can do as little or as much as you choose, and yes, according to Dr. Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., you will find yourself walking your way to a healthier life if you stick with the program.

Walk your way to a healthier life

By Karla Hoyer

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The Woodbridge walking class is set up and run by Jacque

Reynolds and Patti Barnhart. They have been dedicated to this class for two-and-a-half years and can be found in the Multipurpose Room on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The class hours are from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the only days off are when the Clubhouse is closed for holidays or at the request of Woodbridge staff.

Dr. Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate cardio activity or 75 minutes of vigorous cardio activity to stay in good healthy physical shape. Dr. Laskowski also states that if your goal is to lose weight, you may want to exercise 300 minutes a week to achieve better benefits for your body and mind. A sensible diet must always go along with your exercise to improve your total health. Dr. Laskowski says, “No pain, no gain.”

The benefits of walking are:• Lowering bad cholesterol

• Raising good cholesterol

• Lowering blood pressure

• Reducing risk of diabetes

• Improving mood

The right gear and correct posture are an absolute must.

We need to warm up and stretch our muscles prior to our workout and always finish with a cool down period. This reduces the risk of injury to muscles and should not be omitted from the routine. The most important thing to me is having the right shoes to wear. We must always try to lessen the risk of injury to our feet, knees and hips.

I thought by taking part in this walking class at the Clubhouse, I would find a warm place to work out and test my level of skill with the large group of men and women who have been participating in the walking group for a long time. I was wrong.

I quickly discovered they lower the temperature of the room and set up three large high-speed fans to keep the room freezing. On my second visit to the class, I wore three tops to try to keep warmer and it still took me 45 minutes to work up a sweat.

Jacque and Patti are doing a fantastic job and try to make everyone feel great about their achievements. The walking class is the largest class offered here at Woodbridge. Jacque and Patti offer a selection of 16 different workout tapes. The tapes all vary in distance and intensity but can be adapted to any level of performance.

This class also offers the use of bands and weights for anyone who wants to use them. I find this class a great way to jump-start my day and give me energy to keep right on moving, full speed ahead.

Let’s remember to thank Jacque Reynolds and Patti Barnhart for their ongoing dedication to their friends and the walking class. Great job, ladies!

I have checked the long range forecast for the weather and found

that I will be back outside very soon. I am trying to get a new sport to be offered here at Woodbridge and hope that all of the details can be worked out. I saved money this month for there was no shopping required for the walking class and jewelry doesn’t work out well. I am looking forward to planning and shopping for my next sporting venue and hope to find all of you out doing what you love most in life.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Edward R. Laskowski, M.D.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Dr. Edward Laskowski is certified by the American

Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, including subspecialty certification in sports medicine, and is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. He is co-director of the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center and a professor at College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic.

He has been on the staff of Mayo Clinic since 1990 and specializes in sports medicine, fitness, strength training and stability training. He works with a multidisciplinary team of physical medicine, rehabilitation and orthopedic specialists, physical therapists and sports psychologists.

Dr. Laskowski is an elite-level skier and an avid

hiker, cyclist and climber. He approaches sports medicine from the perspective of a physician and an athlete.

In 2006, President George W. Bush appointed Dr. Laskowski to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and he has received a Distinguished Service Award from the Department of Health and Human Services for his contribution to the council.

Karla Hoyer


Games BRIDGE

By Don St. LawrenceThe Bridge group meets Mondays

from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Club Room.

Bridge ScoresFEBRUARY 4: Nancy Compton 4880; Kathy Comden 4440; Don St. Lawrence 4340; Letha Watson 4060; Janet Webster 3230; Carolee Jones 3180; Renée St. Lawrence 2610; Phil McCallion 2550; Robi Cornelius 2110; Judy McNamara 1850; Don Harris 1700

FEBRUARY 11: Renée St. Lawrence 4490; Robi Cornelius 4460; Phil McCallion 4110; Carolee Jones 3360; Don St. Lawrence 3340; Jeannie Grinsell 2300; Ted Rupert 1840; Lee Stern 1410

FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Grinsell 4850; Robi Cornelius 4820; Ted Rupert 4680; Phil McCallion 4310; Don Harris 3850; Letha Watson 3470; Grace Pasion 3150; Nancy Compton 2820; Judy McNamara 1290

FEBRUARY 25: Phil McCallion 5110; Kathy Comden 5100; Carolee Jones 4560; Don St. Lawrence 4130; Lee Stern 3910; Janet Webster 3550; Grace Pasion 3180; Sharyl Burgeson 3180; Jeanne Grinsell 2760; Nancy Compton 2700; Don Harris 1610; Renée St. Lawrence 1210

POKERBy Sharyl Burgeson

Rich Paul won first place in the last Texas Hold’em

poker tournament held late in January, according to Joe Victoria, coordinator.

LaVerne Cortesi, Pat Caccamo, Barbara Lampros and Barry Carter placed second, third, fourth and fifth in the 24-player Sunday event, while Bob Gotelli was “on the bubble.”

Regular poker play is every Wednesday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and every Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Any Woodbridge resident is eligible to participate.

“We play a variety of crazy games (dealer’s choice) and just have a lot of fun. We probably have over 30 games in our repertoire but, on the

average, only play 20 different poker games each meeting. A few of our games include Pineapple, Omaha 8 and Baseball.

“We recently added a special table on Friday evenings. This table will only play a total of four games (dealer’s choice) and have a regular member playing to assist and/or answer questions. Four new games will be introduced the following Friday. It’s our goal to have people comfortable before they move on to new games or to a regular table. If you’re new to poker or need refreshing, come and see if this table works for you.

“Hopefully, there will be a flyer for the next Sunday Texas Hold’em tournament in March, but definitely in April,” Joe concluded.

Questions? Call Joe Victoria at 815 9343 or Al Sanchez at 239-8235.

EGG HUNT SACK RACES BALLOON TOSS

By Deb Ristau

Bring the family and especially your grandchildren to join fellow

residents and families for an Easter egg hunt and other games, Saturday, March 30, at 2 p.m. on the lawns near the Del Webb Softball Field and Bocce Ball Courts.

This fun event is sponsored by the Woodbridge Grandparents Group along with Steve's Mobile Sunscreens. Activities and afternoon games will include an Easter egg hunt, sack races, a water-balloon toss contest, face painting and more.

Steve's Mobile Sunscreens will provide ice cream sodas for all attendees. Please bring a basket or container for eggs and your own water or other beverage.

Let your grandchildren know the Easter Bunny will be there, too.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Claudia Watkins at 209-823-8678 by Tuesday, March 26.

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Arts THE BOOK NOOK

By Marie Evans

The Woodbridge Book Club discussed MY ANTONIA by

Willa Cather which was presented by Judy Murdock at the February meeting.

There were 10 of us present and we had a very lively and interesting discussion. Our group rated this book a 4.3 of a possible perfect score of 5. About the only criticism given was that the story has a tendency to drag at times and didn't seem to have a plot. Most felt, however, this was because MY ANTONIA is basically about life as it was lived by an immigrant family homesteading on the prairie, and that life does tend to drag at times. In the case of this book, maybe it was to give readers a chance to catch their breath and rest a little from their trials.

MY ANTONIA certainly is not a depressing story at all, and Ms. Cather had a wonderful way with words, using evocative language effectively and at times with great beauty. One of our members called it a “learned book,” although definitely not a difficult book to read or to understand. The characters run the gamut from being interesting and attractive to dull and decidedly not attractive. There was little violence, but at times the threat was there.

Ms. Cather’s language often is very descriptive. For example, she made the prairie come alive and personalized it so that it was not just a wide grassland but had character, shadows and depth. Everyone agreed that the book has poignancy, nostalgia and a connection with the land that illustrated the pioneer experience, especially that of its women even though the narrator was a man.

The main character, Antonia, immigrated to America with her Bohemian family and grew

MUSICBy Donna Ybarra

The STRUMMIN’ WONDERS of Woodbridge presented an

“Evening of Love Songs” last month.

Carla Marquardt, head strummer, and her Ukulele Wonders reminded us of the “good ol’ days” as we reminisced to the music of Elvis, The Beatles, Johnny Cash and more.

Seven new members of the group were confident and able to particpate during three of the songs including the finale, “You are my Sunshine.”

Suzanne Mauck reminded the audience we weren’t ready for the road yet, but everyone was invited to sing along. Lyrics were shown on the big screen and, quite honestly, it appeared to the musicians that there are definitely more residents ready to join our Woodbridge Singing Group. We had great audience participation!

Carla announced two waltzes would be played if anyone wanted to dance. As residents Warren and Sue Atherton danced to Anne Murray’s “Could I have this Dance for the Rest of my Life,” there did not seem to be a dry eye in the house. Kleenex was passed out among the strummers before they completed their last song! It was wonderful, inspiring and heartfelt!

Don't miss the next performance of the Strummin Wonders.

WINE EDUCATIONBy Deb Ristau

The Wine 101 Group will hold its March education session

Wednesday, March 6, at the Clubhouse from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The theme this month is White Nights. Presenter Jon Ford will teach us about the 47 white varietals available from which to make white wines.

All residents are welcome to attend, but space is limited to 60 people. If you'd like to join this lively, eclectic

to be a very strong woman with a strong connection to the land. Definitely the land was everything to her; she lived on it, farmed on it and the land was embodied in her in most of our opinions. Ms. Cather was a talented author and was recognized as such by her peers.

Our book for March will be presented by Patty DeRoos and is entitled OUTLIERS, written by Malcolm Gladwell. For April, Sally Collins will present THE MOONFLOWER VINE, authored by Jetta Carleton.

The Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeview Clubhouse. Every Woodbridge resident is welcome.

group, you may make a reservation by calling Jon Ford at (209) 815-9803. If you connect with the answering machine, please leave your name, return phone number and number attending.

Please bring to the class:• Your own wine glasses.

• A bottle of white wine (sweet or dry). We challenge you to try to bring something different than the usual white wines. In fact, we double-dog dare you!

• An appetizer to share. Try to bring something you believe pairs well with white wine. There will probably be both sweet and dry whites available.

Plates, utensils, napkins and water will be provided.

This is a great place to make new friends and learn more about one of our largest local industries! We hope to see you there!

Wine 101 Reservations: 209-815-9803

DRAMABy Anne Madrid

Calling all dramatic people! Have you ever wanted to be

on the stage or dreamed of having your name in lights? Well, we can’t promise “your name in lights,” but we would love to welcome you to join our Drama Club.

No experience is necessary. You just need a sense of humor and to be able to laugh at yourself and at life.

The Drama Club will soon open our new season and select skits for our performance in late spring. We will be choosing skits written by our own Woodbridge neighbors.

A welcoming meeting will be held at the Clubhouse Thursday, March 28, at 1:30 p.m. For more information, please call Anne Madrid at 824-5725.


Health CPR CLASSES

There comes a time for nearly everyone when you could be called on to administer CPR and save a life. Can you do it?

It might be your spouse or your neighbor. It might be the person sitting next to you on that lounge chair at the swimming pool. It might be your son or daughter. Then again, the situation may never arise where YOU are needed to save a life. But, what if you are?

I passed my last CPR class with flying colors. Fortunately, I have not had to use that knowledge even once over the course of the last 18 years. For me, it's time to take a refresher course. How about you?

We are fortunate here at Woodbridge by Del Webb (yes, that is the 'proper' name of our community according to former Pulte Homes executive and our current WOA Executive Director,

Kayo Armstrong) to have Denise Drewry, who is a registered nurse, donate her time to teach CPR classes to residents wanting to learn to save lives.

Six classes are scheduled throughout 2013. Classes are scheduled the second Saturday of March, May, July, September and November between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon. Only six residents will be accepted for each class. To ensure availability, sign up early. The life of someone you love might actually depend on it.

CPR CLASS DATES:March 9May 11July 13September 14November 9

All classes held 9 a.m. - noon

Sign up at the front desk.

RADIOLOGYWith ongoing efforts to keep

everyone in the community healthy and informed, Activities Director Dodie Miller has scheduled an informative discussion led by Board Certified Radiologist, Dr. Mario Sattah, MD.

Do you understand the differences between a CT scan, MRI and X-ray? Dr. Sattah will discuss Imaging Services techonology and answer questions after the presentation. Dr. Sattah's specialties include: Interventional Radiology and

Vascular Radiology as well as Diagnostic Radiology.

Common procedures performed by Interventional and Vascular Radiologist include:

• Angiography• Angioplasty• Aortic (Heart) Aneurysm Repair• Brain Aneurysm Repair• Cardiac Angiography• Cardiac Catheterization• Carotid Surgery• Cerebral Angiography• Coronary Angioplasty• Dialysis• Vertebroplasty

Stop by the front desk or call 209-824-7581 to reserve a seat at this informative session.

Photo courtesy of Al and Bea LingenfelterThe Woodbridge Arts and Crafts groups continue to make baby blankets, caps and

prayer bears for the nurseries at San Joaquin General Hospital. Their donations are very much appreciated by parents and nurses. Resident Al Lingenfelter (above) presents two Baby Cuddlers to a nurse at the Intensive Care Nursery who will pass them along to parents. One nurse commented the donations are truly a blessing to everyone involved with these tiny patients.

HEARINGI seriously hate to admit this, but I

think my husband is right when he says I don't hear as well as I used to. What?!?

Thankfully, Activities Director Dodie Miller has scheduled a free hearing screening. Even better, they are serving dessert and wine.

The Wesson Hearing Aid Center of Manteca (see ad, page 31) will host a Dessert and Wine Social Thursday, April 18, at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.

Residents will learn about the new Lyric Hearing System which is said to be the only hearing aid you can leave in your ear for up to four months without ever removing it! You can sleep, shower, exercise and leave it in place. It is 100% invisible, too. Please sign up at the front desk to attend this valuable session.

FLU The Center for Disease Control

(CDC) and Prevention reported recently that this year's flu vaccine is less effective at protecting the elderly. Overall, the vaccine appears to be about 27 percent effective for those over 65, yet only about nine percent effective protecting people 65 and older against the H3N2 flu strain that's going around this season, according to the CDC.

The average effectiveness for all ages runs about 56 percent, which is fairly average for a flu vaccine, says the CDC.

The CDC still urges everyone and, especially the elderly (that's us), to get vaccinated. Some protection is better than none. If you have not yet done so, get your flu shot.


Valentine Breakfast – 2013Story and photos by Bill Barnhart

It was a wonderful Valentine’s Day morning, the sun was shining and it promised to be a beautiful day. To make it even better, the car guys,

better known as Lugnuts, had planned a special breakfast for them and their sweethearts at Frank’s Place in Ripon. About 8:30 a.m., they started rolling into the parking lot, Earl Reedy in his ’57 T-Bird, Connie and Dave Reed in their ’65 Ford F100, Karen and Ron Plummer in their ’55 Bel Air and Patti and I in our ’70 Stingray. One would have thought there was a car show going on with all the classic cars in the parking lot.

Upon entering the restaurant, each couple/individual had their picture taken, (a few are shown here), and each sweetie received a special rose picked out by their partner. This was followed by a lot of great conversation and a really good breakfast served quickly and efficiently by the waitresses. Even the owner got in the act serving coffee and water to everyone. The Lugnuts and their sweeties took over more than half of the restaurant with many other customers wishing they could join in. Many of the other customers were seen checking out the cars in the parking lot.

After breakfast, the Lugnuts had a raffle with prizes more suited for the ladies. For example, one of the metal signs raffled contained the saying: If you don’t first succeed, try it the way your wife says. For the guys, Kayo must have thought we needed some sweetening up as she handed out chocolates to each of us. Marian McClure had the winning ticket for the grand prize, a basket of beauty products. As we were all leaving, the few remaining roses were given to the waitresses to thank them for their wonderful service throughout the meal.

It was a great way to start the day!

Ron and Karen Plummer

Sharon and Julian Andona

Barbara Jordan and Garth PorterDon and Marian McClure

Barbie and Bob Hall


Were you ever in the "right place at the right time?"

Such occasions can range from the mundane to the momentous. For instance, my neighbor, Shirley Scidmore, went shopping one day in Alameda. Upon returning to her car, she found a $20 bill right under the driver’s door. Wonder if she went back to the store for more purchases?

* * * * *For me, in February 1999, I went

to Honolulu on vacation. Returning to cold, rainy California, I thought, “I could live over there!” At the time, I worked for Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek. I called our branch office in Kona to see if they might need an associate in the future, and they said “We need you like yesterday.” So, I returned to the islands for an interview, was hired, put a deposit on a lot, sold my house and moved to Kona on May 31. Talk about an opportunity taken that led to a great 13 years of living in Hawaii.

Marie Evans shares the following “feel good” story about a 'moment' in time. This is a truth Marie says she kept secret for more than 50 years.

Marie writes, "A few seconds either way and we would never have met. This happened about this time of year in 1953..."

... When I was 17, my girlfriend Joan and I didn't have anything to do, so I suggested we see how far our money would take us on the Greyhound bus;

from Richmond, CA, it would take us to Vallejo and back - about 40 to 50 miles away. I think we had about a quarter or so each. Growing up during WWII, I had always heard how rough Vallejo was, especially its main thoroughfare called Georgia Street. It seemed like an exciting thing for a good Catholic girl and a good Lutheran girl to go see what went on in the 'bad' part of town.

How disappointing for us. We soon found out that Georgia Street was like any other downtown, and on this night, all of the stores were closed and the streets were empty. We wandered just off the main street to decide what to do until it was time to catch the return bus.

As we were standing there, two young Marines crossed the street and disappeared for about two seconds. Then their two heads appeared around the corner of the building and within a flash they were trying to talk to us. One was quite attractive and I did speak to him. We then walked around town for about an hour or so just talking. Then it was time to catch the bus. My girlfriend and I went to the women's bathroom at the bus station and, while there, I suggested that we miss the bus!

I think in the back of my mind I wanted to see the young Marine again, and, so far, he hadn't asked for my telephone number. Joan and I waited while they announced the departure of the bus to Richmond. My parents were very, very strict, and I didn't consider how we were to get home and what would happen if I had to call my father for a ride home!

When we got back to the guys, they were quite worried for us. How were we going to get home? they asked. Concerned, they volunteered to take us home by taxi; unknown to me who didn't know much about money yet, it cost them just about every penny they had to get us home. I later learned they had just returned from Korea and were stationed at Mare Island.

As it turned out, I married that young Marine and we now have four children, 10 grandchildren and (almost) six great grandchildren and will be married 59 years in March of this year! It was good that Joan and I did not heed our parents' warnings about 'picking up' men on the street!

I was so embarrassed about how I met John that I didn't tell anyone and swore him to secrecy. I told no one how we met until we had been married 50 years. At our celebration, we told our, by now, huge family how grandma and grandpa met. Since my husband John was from Southern California and neither of us had any reason to be where the other would be, if Joan and I had not been bored that evening and taken a chance, I would not have met John."

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Kirby Brown has an intriguing tale to tell, "Around six years ago, I was deeply involved in researching my grandfather’s pottery shop...

... known as California Faience, for a book I am now about to complete. I was trying, without much success, to locate living studio artists who had done work there in the 1930s and ‘40s. At the same time my wife, Iran, and I were engaged in a part-time business in an antique mall in Chico, Iran selling oriental carpets and me mostly old books. We got a phone call from a lady who wanted to sell some oriental carpets. Upon meeting her, our conversation turned to our backgrounds, and we found we both had roots in Oakland and Berkeley. She went on to describe how she went to a pottery shop in Berkeley in her youth. I asked if that might have been on Hearst Avenue near the railroad tracks. She responded, “Yes” with a light in her eyes, and I lit up even more telling her, "That was my grandfather’s pottery shop." I arranged to interview her and see some of her work.

Now, because of that one phone call, Lillyann Reising, who would otherwise be lost to history, will be

recognized as a talented artist in my book and her work will be displayed at the Crocker Art Museum of Sacramento in an exhibition a couple of years from now."

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Nostalgic Memories By Bekke Hess

Editor's Note: Last month, our WBL journalists delivered several mini stories about resident marriages, first cars and nostalgic memories. This month, one of our new journalists, Bekke Hess, continues to explore those marvelous nostalgic memories and heartwarming stories from residents. Do you have a story to share? Please contact Bekke or any of the journalists listed on page 2. We would love to share your story here in Woodbridge LIFE. Thank you, Bekke, and welcome to the team.


more and more every day, I called another ad that sounded exactly like what I was looking for and qualified for. They said to come in the next day for an interview.

So I took myself and my archaic office skills and off I went. After an hour and a half of (my) hand-wringing interview with the president and a battery of tests by his assistant, I left. The next day they called and offered me the job. The position had been open for three months and I was just what they needed. I was there for over 13 years until I retired and pretty much loved every minute. Luck? Coincidence? Right place at the right time? I prefer to think it was God’s plan for my life. He knows best."

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A resident who wishes to remain anonymous submitted the following, "I was working. But I was moving from Southern California to the Bay Area to be nearer my children, with a job offer there...

... my home sold in about two weeks and I put my belongings in storage and moved in with my daughter and son-in-law. It seemed things were falling into place. I wondered if God’s hands were in this. Then the job fell through and the company went into a hiring freeze.

I went to a temporary agency and was placed in a temporary position with the hopes that maybe it would work into a full-time permanent position. Meantime, I was also trying to buy a house, which was a little difficult with no real job. However, with a large down payment, I did get the mortgage business taken care of, and while still working a temp job, I moved to my new home. Things were falling into place.

I did not like my temp job at all, so I started answering newspaper ads, but received either no response or no thank you. After about a month of this, and disliking my job

Sharing a few bits and pieces of our livesPaul Webb shared this

enjoyable story about fishing for salmon and fishing for a job, "I had finally achieved my Masters degree in School Administration and my certificate for California Secondary School Administrator...

... For months we had been planning a celebration in late July that included Barbara's parents and one of her sisters and brother-in-law. We all agreed on a camping/fishing

week in Brookings, Oregon, a beautiful setting on the southern Oregon coast, known as the "banana belt" for its agreeable climate. It was also a "hot spot" for salmon fishing that year. I was absolutely stoked about being out on the ocean and hooking into a huge salmon.

As we were driving into Brookings, I turned the radio on in our Volkswagen camper. "What was that? The high school principal had just resigned at a school board meeting the night before. Had I heard that right?" Yes, it was confirmed at the next news break. I was prepared for fishing and camping, but this was too good to be true. We set up camp and Ken and Larry went to check on

renting boats, but I was on my way to the high school in camping clothes to check on the new school opening.

To make a long story short, I spent each day meeting with the school superintendant, getting some more appropriate clothing, meeting with the school board members, contacting the Oregon State Department of Education to find out if I qualified for the position, contacting the University of Oregon to see how many of my California credits would be accepted toward an Oregon Secondary School credential, contacting references in California, etc. Each day Ken and Larry would come back with fish. Finally, on the last day of our vacation, I had the opportunity to join them in fishing. Ken landed a

35-pound salmon right away. Three hours later,

Larry hooked a slightly smaller one, which I

clumsily knocked off his hook while

trying to net it. That was it for the

day. Skunked!

But I landed the principal's job and

many, many opportunities to perfect my skill at netting fish. What had been planned in February/March turned into being at the right place at the right time.

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The Nostalgic Memories topic next month will be “April (or anytime!) in Paris” – if you would like to share remembrances of Paris, whenever it was, please email a paragraph or two to me, at [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Monday, March 11.

See you in my memories!


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Woodbridge Valentine's Day Dance MemoriesStory and photos by Deb Ristau

Guests were met at the door by members of the Woodbridge Lifestyle Committee and

presented with chocolate hearts. Couples posed behind a giant heart-shaped frame as volunteer Roger Cunning captured images for posterity.

Activities Director Dodie Miller and Lifestyle Committee volunteers transformed the utilitarian Multipurpose Room into a sea of pink and white balloons, hearts and teddy bears, with glittering eye candy everywhere. On stage, the Second Chance Band played the classic hits

we all remember and within minutes corks were popping, wine was flowing and appetizers were passed around as 136 residents and guests shared the evening with loved ones, friends and neighbors.

People were dancing and laughing through the night. Some residents

actually 'auditioned' as singers with the band. It was a fun evening dominated by an overpowering sense of love in the air.

That pervasive loving attitude is part of the culture here at Woodbridge where hugs rule and the spirit of caring and sharing is omnipotent.

Sherelyn and Mike Maduena

Love doesn't make the world go round.Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.


Tamara and Ben Supremo

Jon and Debbie Ford

Kimberly Hegman and Rita Wade

Robin and Sue Adams

Bob and Karen Perrin

Barbara Silva and Steve Ravazza

Kathleen and Nick Music

Margo and Jim Flanagan Carol and John Turner


RecyclingBy Sue Edmiston

First, I would like to thank everyone for their

recycling efforts. It is greatly appreciated.

I first met a man named Lou George about 12 years ago at a Relay for Life held in Tracy, CA. George became a fixture at the race and was always seen collecting everyone’s bottles and cans throughout the event. He then transported them back to his home for recycling, and all proceeds went back to the Cancer Society.

When Lou and his wife Sandy moved to Woodbridge, he expanded his efforts and created the recycling program here. Over the years, George raised over $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. Sadly, we lost Lou on the very day of last year’s Relay for Life. As word of his passing spread through the event that day, there was much sadness, but smiles too, as everyone shared fond memories of Lou.

When his doctors advised him to stop the recycling project, Jim Georgis and Ron Kreitzer continued Lou’s efforts here at Woodbridge. They have done a great job keeping Lou’s pet project alive. The Cancer Group has now joined in to assist.

Since I have starting helping with this project, I’ve noticed a few things (of which you may not be aware) that would aid these volunteers.

We DO NOT recycle glass for the American Cancer Society. If you want to bring glass to the Clubhouse, please put it in the BLACK containers only. These are picked up by the San Joaquin Regional Conservation Corps. This includes wine bottles. You may also put glass in your blue recycle containers at your home.

When recycling plastic bottles, it will be very helpful if you remove the caps as we need to do this before we count them and take them to the recycling center.

If unsure if something is recyclable, look for a label that says CA CRV.

Again, I would like to thank you for supporting this very worthy cause and helping to keep Lou’s memory alive through his recycling project. I know he’s smiling down on us as we continue recycling at Woodbridge. I’m sure he has already started a recycling program in heaven, too!

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

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A financial review is a great opportunity to sit face to face with an Edward Jones financial advisor and develop strategies to help keep your finances in line with your short- and long-term goals.

When it comes to your to-do list, put your future first.

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Important WOA Information for All Residents – March 2013By Kayo Armstrong

New Portal UpdateThe Communications Committee and WOA staff are diligently

working to create the new community portal. Many thanks to resident Roger Cunning for spearheading this effort! As part of the process to transition to the new provider, Roger is currently working on cleaning up some of the out-of-date group and club information. As part of the clean-up effort, all groups and clubs on the our.woodbridge.net portal that have NOT had any on-line activity within the past two years will be deleted. If you belong to a group or club on the Woodbridge portal that has not had activity, but you would still like it to remain available, please contact Kayo Armstrong at 209.824.7831 or [email protected] and we will leave it accessible. Also, the new portal is expected to be up and running within the next few months. Please refrain from starting any new portal groups until we make the transition.

Applications are currently being accepted for the Internet Sub-Committee of the Communications Committee. If you have a background in website development and interest in serving your community this way, please apply. Applications are available at the Clubhouse front desk, on the Woodbridge portal or by emailing [email protected]. Applications are due by Friday, March 15. New Committee members will be appointed at the March 20 Board meeting.

We are excited about the new portal and the great opportunities it will bring. The new portal will be much easier to navigate and will become a valuable asset to the Woodbridge lifestyle. We’re working to ensure a smooth transition from the current system, and ample individual training will be provided. Feel free to contact Kayo with any questions at 209.824.7831 or [email protected].

Policy and Procedures Committee ApplicationsApplications are now being accepted for the Policy and Procedures

Committee (PPC). The PPC is a recommending body to the Board on rules, regulations, policy and procedures for the Woodbridge Owners Association. If you’re interested in serving on this Committee, please complete an application and submit it by March 8, 2013. Applications are available at the Clubhouse front desk, on the Woodbridge portal or by emailing [email protected].

Welcome to our Newest Board MemberAt the February 2013 Board of Directors meeting, Woodbridge

welcomed a new Board Member. As the Declarant, Pulte Homes has the right to appoint directors to fill its positions; they named Ralph Baja to serve on the Board as a Director at Large. Ralph joins other Pulte representatives John Johnson and Christine Carlson and is replacing Cesar Ureno who recently resigned from the Board and Pulte Homes. Ralph serves as Pulte’s Process Improvement Manager for Northern California and has been with the company for about 12 years, having been part of the Woodbridge start-up team. Ralph is a Navy veteran who served our country for seven years as an officer prior to joining the

Pulte team. In his spare time, Ralph enjoys golfing and living life to its fullest with his wife and four children. Rounding out the five-member Board are Resident Directors Bill Barnhart, secretary, and Denise Drewry, treasurer.

Schedule Change for March Board MeetingThe Board of Directors meeting previously scheduled for March 27

will be held Tuesday, March 19 at 3 p.m. The Community Listening Post will be held at its regular date, Wednesday, March 20 at 3 p.m. All residents are welcome and encouraged to attend both of these meetings.

New Guidelines for Seat Reservations at Indoor WOA Events To ensure the safety of our guests during events and to prohibit

excessive seat saving, the Policy and Procedures Committee (PPC) has developed the following guidelines for events occurring inside the Lakeview Clubhouse. At a later meeting, the Committee will develop guidelines for outside events such as Happy Hours, etc.

1. These guidelines apply to all events, whether sponsored by the WOA or groups/clubs.

2. Seats may be saved at the ratio of one seat to one member. For example, an individual may save one seat, and a couple may save two seats.

3. To ensure safety throughout the event, tables may not be pushed together or rearranged in any manner or at any time before or during the event.

4. The number of chairs per table may not exceed the number of chairs designated by the Activities Director for that particular event, unless pre-approved by the Activities Director.

5. Groups and Clubs hosting events are required to follow the room and table capacity guidelines as provided by the Activities Director.

6. Designated seating will be reserved for those who are mobility impaired. If you would like to reserve one of these seats, please inform the monitor when purchasing your ticket or making your reservation.

7. Unless otherwise posted per event, one individual representing one household can now purchase tickets for up to three additional WOA members for a total of four tickets. For example, a single member may purchase four tickets or a couple may purchase four tickets. Unless the event has opened to outside guests, the tickets purchased must be for WOA members, names must be provided and the total amount of tickets must be paid at time of purchase.


Have Talent ... and

...Willing to share

Story and photos by Deb Ristau

Four years ago, an article in the Manteca Bulletin regarding the financial plight of local schools sent resident

Marybeth Saari looking for a way to help. Reaching out to Woodbridge Activities Director Dodie Miller, Marybeth was advised that if she were to start an official ‘group’ within the community, she could find a way to sponsor fundraisers and help the children and local schools.

Whether that original newspaper article was written by editor Dennis Wyatt or another local reporter has long been forgotten, but the article was the catalyst. Lives were changed that day, but it didn’t happen overnight. That story lit a fire of passion and led Marybeth to meet with two other residents,

Jean Benner and Linda Little. The three women made a plan, called a meeting and forged ahead with their new group called the Women of Woodbridge (WOW). These three women soon fanned the flames to ignite a community. Their desire to help created an avalanche of generosity and spawned an ongoing culture of giving that continues to permeate the society of Woodbridge.

With a steadfast goal to help local schools and children,

according to Marybeth, they have since provided nearly $50,000 in charitable assistance to those in need. Just as the author of that initial article may not have

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Birdie Nieri adjusts a centerpiece at the WOW 2013 Afternoon Tea for charity.


realized the impact of his or her words, the Women of Woodbridge may not have realized the difference their efforts would make, not just on the lives of those touched directly by their charity, but on the lives of donors who would find themselves dusting off creative talents, applying skills learned long ago and finding new meaning and new reasons to get up each day.

One of the successful WOW fundraisers is an Afternoon

Tea. Birdie Nieri has chaired the event for the past two years. Residents Kathy Dodson and Ellen Wootton have also had turns at the helm. The event has evolved, and now, Afternoon Tea at Woodbridge is a classic showcase for the creative talents of residents who embody and embrace the active senior lifestyle promoted by Del

Webb communities. While it is unfortunate that only 120 seats are available because of limited space in the Multipurpose Room, those lucky enough to get a ticket are treated like royalty. The best way to score a seat might be to volunteer to host a table next year. Be prepared, however, to pull out all of the stops as you put your creative and artistic talents to work. Enlist the help of friends and spouses. There was a lot of heavy lifting behind the scenes to bring this event together.

In the words of guest speaker Janet Rasmussen, former Hughson Chief of Police who offered empowering words of encouragement to the audience, “You never know how, when or where your words or actions will touch others and change lives, but know that each one of you has the ability to make a difference.”

L ed by Birdie Nieri, 27 Woodbridge ladies set 20 uniquely themed tables depicting Hollywood

blockbusters throughout the ages. Beautifully wrapped gift baskets full of donated items lined one wall to entice attendees to empty wallets for homeless children in Manteca. Many guests donned their largest bonnets and some wore gloves. Most of the hostesses dressed in theme to further accent the individuality of each table.

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S: Karla Hoyer and Charlene Haywood incorporated aqua, teal and turquoise accents mixed with pearls, black gloves, crystal and a cigarette holder on a gold over black tablecloth to transport guests to New York City, circa 1943.

THE QUIET MAN: Margo Flanagan and Kathleen Music, both of Irish heritage, set a green and gold Irish table using shamrocks and lace mixed with delicate china and exquisite crystal. Adding a mixture of whimsical teapots, country flowers and Irish blessings, John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara would have felt right at home.

THE BIRDS: Chris Russell and Christine Riggs proved that in their capable hands, even an Alfred Hitchcock suspense/horror film could be an appropriate theme for Afternoon Tea. With a centerpiece comprised of black birds on branches and accents in blood red, black and gold, this table was utterly intriguing in its originality.

A CLOCKWORK ORANGE: Connie Reed chose this dark film about a disturbed young man set in futuristic England to showcase her beautiful orange tableware, accents and collection of clocks. The result was perfect! Connie also dressed as the star of the film and

recreated his iconic eye-popping look with artfully applied makeup.

GONE WITH THE WIND: Louise Hill took Margaret Mitchell’s classic story and created a table that Scarlett O’Hara herself might have set for guests at Tara in ravaged Civil War Georgia. The tea plates featured hand-painted images of Rhett and Scarlett and table accents included a Confederate flag, soldier’s cap and bugle.

THE WIZARD OF OZ: Genie Becker wore a blue gingham pinafore, put her hair in pigtails and baked scones as Dorothy might have done in Kansas. Her table included a pair of ruby red slippers, crystal ball, blue gingham place mats and a beautiful bouquet of red poppies. Genie showcased her tableware, napkin rings and teapot all hand-painted with delicate poppies to entice her guests.

OUT OF AFRICA: Dolly Reedy raised the bar by pulling together an alluring table that transported guests to the heart of Africa in 20th century colonial Kenya. Dolly used a combination of black and gold linens, chargers, china, crystal and silver goblets. Three tower vases were filled with broadleaf greenery, white lilies and peacock feathers to take

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Genie Becker (left)stitched a blue gingham pinafore to wear with her hair in pigtails for her role as Dorothy creating her themed tea table inspired by The Wizard of Oz. Genie showcased her tableware, napkin rings and teapot all hand-painted with delicate poppies to entice her guests.

The focal point of Linda Hauser's Paint Your Wagon theme was a red wooden wagon filled with gold rocks, a gold-mining pan, sepia toned daguerreotype images and California wild flowers.

Hollywood & Tea


DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES: Mary DiMaggio and Denise Drewry worked together using Mary’s hand-painted porcelain and champagne flutes to set a magnificent table to combine all things wine and roses. Grapes, wine bottles, rose colored linens and a spectacular fresh flower bouquet centerpiece were used to create an elegant table that might have sobered Lee Remick and changed the outcome of that powerful 1962 film.

ALL THAT JAZZ: Birdie Nieri presented a jazzy ensemble using a saxophone centerpiece set above a bouquet of black and white dahlias. A jazzy musician statuette added the perfect accent to the gold-rimmed porcelain tableware and crystal stemware. Pearls, black and white handbags and greenery provided finishing touches.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS: Florence McConnell and Susan Russitano created a stunning centerpiece of flowering magnolia blossoms and used bright spring colors and floral accents to bring the look and feel of small town Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Woodbridge. With details like a suitcase covered with butterflies, their table, like the film, celebrated the bonds shared between women of all ages.

Susan Russitano and Florence McConnell make last minute adjustments to a stunning centerpiece.

PAINT YOUR WAGON: Linda Hauser brought the Mother Lode region to Woodbridge with her rugged theme from that rough and tumble era of the 1849

center stage. Each place setting featured a unique African wild animal, and accents included a pair of impala bookends and a rhinoceros statuette. Nearby, Dolly showcased a full-sized zebra hide, biplanes and other African memorabilia of the era.

WILLIE WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY: Sandi Young’s whimsical theme delivered that elusive ‘Golden Ticket’ to each guest. Who would have thought an ordinary house broom could be used to depict that scrumdidilyumptious candy-maker Gene Wilder as Willie Wonka? Sandi did! With Wonka Bars, Everlasting Gobstoppers and chargers topped with a ring of gumdrops, this table brought smiles of sugary delight.

Sandi Young displays her Golden Ticket and Wonka Bar.

MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING: Lynne Heagney captured the spirit of Nia Vardalos with a lovely setting in blue and white. The delicate china and crystal, sky blue tulle, white roses and darling bride and groom centerpiece were juxtaposed with a bottle of Windex on the table. After everyone, including the photographer, tried to move the Windex bottle to the kitchen, Lynne insisted it remain on the table. Did you forget, too? Nia’s father Gus always carried a bottle of Windex and insisted that it could clean and cure anything from psoriasis to poison ivy.

CASINO: Kaye Sanchez and Marilyn White donned green visors, white tuxedo shirts, black bow ties and red garter arm bands to greet guests at their red, white and black gambling themed table. When it comes to fun, these two have it in spades. (Pun intended.) These creative ladies used a teddy bear gambler to top their centerpiece. Red chargers, white tea service and red napkins with assorted playing card symbols, dice, cash and gambling chips finished the table.

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: Kathy Dezotte was inspired by an oil painting her father created featuring Gene Kelly and a scene from the 1952 film. She brought it all together with yellow daisies, royal blue accents and a four-foot tall light pole in the center. Kathy hand-painted tableware and wine glasses and made a batch of tasty biscuits shaped like teabags complete with string and tag attached.

BLUE HAWAII: Pam Larussa brought the beautiful blues of the Pacific to the event with a tropical look to capture the theme. White lilies and blue orchids filled the table and provided the perfect complement to Pam’s blue glass chargers, blue and white china place settings and the deep blue glassware.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: Executive Director Kayo Armstrong joined residents and opted for a nautical theme featuring a huge red and white lighthouse topped with a revolving strobe and hoisting the Jolly Roger. Details included an authentic swashbuckling sword, treasure chest and lighthouse champagne flutes hand-painted by Mary DiMaggio. Her red and white china emblazoned with clipper ships under full sail were set atop red chargers to capture the theme. Gold coins, sea shells, fish nets, jolly roger shot glasses, starfish and more were all part of this roguish display.

California Gold Rush. The focal point of Linda’s table was a red wooden wagon filled with gold rocks, a gold-mining pan, sepia toned daguerreotype images and California wildflowers, all topped by a road signpost and a wandering star. Linda met guests wearing a very proper blue chambray prairie dress and straw bonnet.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Marcia Baugh, dressed in traditional Bavarian dress and apron, shared a few of her favorite things with guests as, true to the alpine setting of the film, she set a lovely Stammtisch. With beautiful lace doilies, delicate porcelain, crystal and a hand-painted teapot adorned with strawberries atop a red tablecloth, the focal point of Marcia’s table was a unique iron tray and placard holder emblazoned with the greeting, ‘Stammtisch.’

WHITE CHRISTMAS: Diana Clements put on a lovely pair of fur-lined white boots to coordinate with her Christmas themed table. Santa’s sleigh, porcelain dolls in white fur, holly clad tableware on red chargers, gold reindeer and gifts for her guests gave her table all the warmth of the holiday season to the delight of those who joined Diana for tea.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: Terri Heath and Debbie Klug chose black and white houndstooth check combined with a variety of black and white plaids and prints to bring this theme to life. Using notable details like a precious violin and bow, notebooks and pens for aspiring sleuths, magnifying glass and an eponymous Sherlock Holmes hat, Terry and Debbie combined whimsy and seriousness to capture the essence of the many films about Conan Doyle’s iconic Sherlock Holmes.�


These 27 talented and generous women of Woodbridge donated their efforts to hold an Afternoon Tea to help homeless children living in Manteca. Back row, l to r: Denise Drewry, Kayo Armstrong, Margo Flanagan, Kathy Dezotte (yellow blouse), Charlene Haywood, Karla Hoyer (black and white hat), Terri Heath, Debbie Klug, Connie Reed (partially hidden), Sandi Young, Diana Clements (white hat with red rose), Marcia Baugh, Genie Becker and Louise Hill. Middle row, l to r: Lynne Heagney (blue flower in hair), Kaye Sanchez (bow tie), Marilyn White (bow tie), Christine Riggs, Pam Larussa, Linda Hauser, Florence McConnell and Susan Russitano. Seated in front: Dolly Reedy, Birdie Nieri, Chris Russell, Mary DiMaggio and Kathleen Music.

Pat Buxton Sandi Thompson and Aloise Hamiel Cindi Bolin Dee Fisher, JoAnn Nusbaum and Carolyn CruzThese are just a few of the 120 guests who attended the Fourth Annual Afternoon Tea at Woodbridge. Cindi Bolin will co-chair the event with Birdie Nieri in 2014.

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506 E. Yosemite Avenue, Manteca209-239-1958

Tuesday - Friday 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.Saturday 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.Sunday 7 a.m. – Noon

Breakfast and lunch prices range from $5 to $10.50

The Mangy Moose Café has been in Manteca for many years, but was sold to Oscar Quiroz in 2005. Oscar and his family have worked

very hard to learn every aspect of the restaurant business since the purchase of the Mangy Moose. They have successfully established a growing base of regular customers and welcome all new customers with enthusiasm. I believe that Oscar has never met a stranger and makes everyone feel like an old friend.

The Mangy Moose Café offers a small-town country charm while offering a great breakfast and lunch menu. This is a long, narrow restaurant consisting of a long counter with seating for 15 and four tables. The café would be a difficult place to seat a large group of friends for a meal. The food is prepped and cooked right in front of you, which makes you feel like part of the action. The Quiroz family offers friendly conversation along with fantastic service throughout your stay. They take great pride in cooking all orders to the exact request of each customer and check continually to make sure that the food is to your liking. Weekends are the busiest time to eat at the Mangy Moose, so please prepare for a wait to be seated. It is worth the wait. The food and service can’t be beat, and yes, you can have it your way.

I was very happy to see a veggie omelet on the menu and must say that it was the best I have had in years. The food is served in ample portions and I don’t believe anyone could ever leave hungry. Craig and I went for a late breakfast, sat leisurely observing the non-stop cooking and enjoyed the conversation throughout the diner. I didn’t have lunch, but, as I watched a delicious mouthwatering cheeseburger and fries being plated, I knew that I would be returning soon. The lunch menu offers sandwiches or burgers along with fries or chili. There is parking in the rear of the building as well as on the street. This restaurant is a must if you’re looking for a small-town, old-fashioned style meal served hot and to your liking. I loved the signs on the walls and agreed with them 100 percent. Let me know what you think about them.

THE DOGGIE BAG:By Karla Hoyer

Karla says:


Good Food ~ Good Friends ~ Good TimesBy Deb Ristau

Whether it's corned beef and cabbage or something with an Asian flair, if you are a foodie looking to get out and meet a few new people, this community has you covered in March.

Make a reservation at one of Karla Hoyer's Doggie Bag diners, reserve your spot for corned beef and cabbage at the Clubhouse or satisfy a craving for Asian eats at the ladies' luncheon this month. The key to a good time is making that reservation early. The exact date that reservations open for an event is variable, which can be a problem for those of us who are not always perusing the portal. However, there is a broad rule of thumb employed by our Activities Director Dodie that most of the group-sponsored events throughout the community will open sales approximately 30 days before the event. So that is usually the time to start checking. We promise to print the ticket sales start date whenever it is made available to Woodbridge LIFE.

Food line-up for MarchLadies' Luncheon: Wednesday, March 13 @ noon. Serving beef with broccoli, dry fried chicken, prawns with mixed vegetables, vegetable chow mein and pork fried rice. Beverage not included. $15 pp. Mandarin Villa, 2501 N. Tracy Blvd., Tracy. Prepaid reservations only. Call Jacque Reynolds at 629-8508 or Jacqueline Andrews at 823-9241.

St. Patrick's Day Dinner: Sunday, March 17, 5 p.m. Traditional corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls, butter and dessert will be served. Bring your own beverage of choice. $8 pp. This event is sponsored by the Men of Woodbridge and will be held in the Multipurpose Room.

Prepaid reservations only. Tickets available at the front desk. No refunds.

Champagne Brunch: Saturday, March 23 @ 11 a.m. Mimosas, fresh fruit (pineapple, strawberries, etc.), a variety of frittata dishes, croissants, orange juice and coffee will be served. There will be gift cards and door prizes. This free event is sponsored and hosted by Steve's Mobile Sunscreens and will be held in the Multipurpose Room.

Reservations: Sign-ups taken at the front desk. Remember that space is always limited to those with reservations. The brunch will include an informative presentation about security doors, awnings and sunscreens.

All American Potluck Dinner: Tuesday, March 26 @ 5:30 p.m. Our residents are some of the best cooks in the valley! Whip up a batch of your "All American" specialty for 10 or so and bring it to share. There is always a delightful mix of culinary delights on hand. Traditionally, our Activities Director Dodie Miller schedules this monthly potluck on the last Tuesday of each month.

Reservations: Sign-ups taken at the front desk. Remember that space is always limited, and you must have a reservation to attend.

New seating guidelines at the Clubhouse • Arrive early if you are mobility impaired. • Please do not move tables or chairs.• Saving seats? One per person only.• Capiche? Good!

Patio Dining: It might not be warm enough just yet, but spring and summer are right around the corner. Chair cushions will be placed outdoors sometime in May.

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Union Pacific Tour and WorkshopBy Bill Barnhart

March 13, 2013 ◊ 10:30 a.m.Have you ever wanted to see what all the banging and clanging was about

over in the Union Pacific Intermodal Facility the other side of Airport Road? In January of 2011, we had a tour of the facility with two large busloads of residents taking advantage of the opportunity. Following the tour, we had a very informative Q&A session with UP officials. For those residents who have not made the tour before, now is your chance to see how the facility operates and ask questions.

You will need to RSVP at the front desk no later than March 8 to reserve your spot on the bus tour. The tour will be Wednesday, March 13, 2013 with overview at 10:30 a.m. at the Clubhouse and bus departure at 11 a.m.

To provide a brief overview, I've included the notes taken by our indomitable Executive Director, Kayo Armstrong, from the 2011 tour. I believe the notes can do double-duty here by answering some early questions and spurring you to think of more questions.

• Intermodal definition – when freight is transferred via one mode of transportation to another.

• The Manteca UP facility as of January 2011:• Double stacks containers on trains and utilizes trailers (98%

double stacked vs. trailers)• Features 130-truck capacity on entry road• Defines the “pit” as the area for storing empty containers• Pit has a capacity of 500 empty containers – currently full• Processes 676 trucks/day• Is designed to accommodate 53-foot long containers and only

manages this one size (53-feet is the maximum container size for domestic, 40-feet for international ... Oakland UP services more international because of port location)

• Services primarily domestic freight, mainly local or Chicago• Benefits society with local drivers, shorter hours and less trips

• Benefits society with lower fuel consumption (one container travels 480 miles on one gallon of diesel fuel)

• Is ideally located with 22 million people in a 100-mile radius of Manteca

• Maximizes the weight of a container at 52,000 pounds loaded• Maintains average train length at 6,800 feet (9,000 is max

allowed from Manteca)• Operates five trains in, and five trains out, five days per week

plus one train on Saturday• Receives trucks seven days/week• Schedules set release times for each train• Is #1 nationally for UP trains on time• Accepts truck traffic 24 hours/day• Dispatches last train at 10 pm• Features little traffic between 10 pm and 6 am, and uses this

time to load trains• Generates 10 pm to 6 am noises from stacking (large crash)

and back-up signals (beeping)• Employs 150 (contractors and UP employees)• Utilizes yellow yard tractors to transport containers to trains

• Proposed expansion comparisons:• Current lifts per year = 230,000 (lift is defined as moving a

container)• Phase 1 lifts per year = 500,000 (this equates to an annual

average of one train per day that leaves yard• Phase 2 lifts per year = 700,000 (10-year plan)• Average train length will remain 6,800 feet• Trucks will still utilize Roth Road, employee entrance will be

relocated to opposite end• New design requires trucks to cross tracks less often• Current truck capacity on entry road = 130 single line• Proposed expansion will feature 10 entry lanes• Proposed expansion will employ 38 additional full-time

workers (current is 150)• Proposed expansion will employ about 200 construction

workers on a short-term basis


Union Pacific Q & A from 2011By Bill Barnhart

The following are those questions asked by Woodbridge residents and answers given by Union Pacific at the October 18, 2011, workshop addressing the Draft Environmental Impact Review report.

Q: Why is this facility expanding rather than constructing a new one?A: This was originally looked at and building a new facility is cost-

prohibitive. This location is ideal for the commerce activity within a 100-mile radius which is the third largest populated area in the United States, falling behind New York City and Los Angeles. In addition, this facility is located on the main UP line, providing additional efficiency and the expansion will reduce interaction at Roth Road.

Q: Who fights fires/explosions currently and in the future?A: The Lathrop/Manteca Fire Department currently serves and will continue

to serve this facility in the future. In addition, UP has taken on-site fire prevention and containment measures.

Q: What percentage of containers are x-rayed now and in the future?A: UP does not x-ray containers and only handles domestic shipping at

this facility. X-raying international shipping is the federal government’s responsibility and is done on a random basis at the port of entry.

Q: It is understood that the container facility handles only domestic freight. Is that the case with Center Point as well?

A: The Lathrop UP facility handles only domestic freight and has no vision for handling international freight here in the future. The UP officials were unable to comment on Center Point’s facility in this regard.

Q: Do explosives currently, or will they after the expansion, pass through or be loaded/offloaded at this location?

A: Explosives are categorized in four levels … 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4. The UP facility does not accept the highest level categories, 1.1 and 1.2, which are the most volatile. It does, however, accept the lower categories, 1.3 and 1.4 which are typically items such as fireworks, automobile airbags, etc.

Q: Will radioactive material ever be present in this facility?A: Two types of containers are serviced at the UP Lathrop facility, private

and UP-owned. The vast majority of the containers at this facility are UP-owned and UP prohibits transport of radioactive material in their containers. On occasion, private containers pass through the facility, but these are subject to the same federal regulatory requirements if they contain hazardous materials.

Q: What other hazardous material could be of concern to the community?A: The proposed expansion will bring no more or less risk than current

operations. The DEIR addresses several safety measures, a spill response plan and hazardous material operation.

Q: What are the regularly scheduled departure times?A: A number of schedules are followed for trains, but as delays occur,

schedules can change from time to time.Q: What is the possibility of UP providing jobs for Woodbridge residents as

part of their good-faith development of their business so close to our community?

A: The Lathrop UP facility is contracted, meaning only two actual employees at this location work directly for UP. UP is happy to provide contractor contact information for employment inquiries.

Q: What mitigation measures will be taken to limit truck traffic to and from the UP site, to only state-designated STAA truck routes?

A: UP does not control enforcement on these routes. It is the state or local agencies’ responsibility to enforce.

Q: Are the sound-mitigating measures of noise outlined in the DEIR adequate, and if additional ways to reduce noise are identified, will UP take further measures?

A: The nation’s foremost firms were engaged to mitigate noise, and if additional ways are identified to reduce noise, UP will research and “do the right thing,” cost allowing.

Q: Does UP conduct regular noise studies for comparison to baseline?A: As each noise study costs around $40,000, it is cost-prohibitive for UP to

conduct these nationwide at regular intervals. However, if ongoing noise issues occur or substantial feedback from the community is received, UP will engage a study to address. In addition, the design of the facility is inherently noise-reducing.

Q: What is the security of the facility?A: Being committed to security, UP has perimeter fencing and a network

of security cameras in place, as well as private security forces on site 24/7. If the private security needs additional support, it is provided by a local UP police officer, who is a member of the federally-chartered police organization with authority similar to a U.S. Marshal.

Q: Does the UP facility accept propane tankers?A: No.Q: What are the requirements for horns to be sounded?A: UP is regulated by the Federal Rail Administration (FRA), who also requires

horn decibels to be kept at an acceptable level. Horns are required for several actions, including crossings and safety if something or someone is on the tracks. Horns are electronic, rather than lever-operated, installed only in the allowable decibel range and tested for compliance. If a sound is particularly disturbing, residents are encouraged to document the time of the incident, record if possible and forward on to UP who will review for possible engineer disciplinary action. Keep in mind, train horns are unrelated to the expansion project. (If the date and time of the noise disturbance is forwarded to Director Barnhart, he will contact UP with the information to initiate action by UP to identify the cause and the culprit.)

Q: Are continuous welded rails (CWR) used here to prevent “click-clacking” noises?

A: Yes, all UP tracks in this area are CWR. “Click-clacking” can occur from trains crossing secondary rails at a crossing, debris on the track or a flat spot on a wheel.

Q: Are whistle noises generated at this UP facility?A: Yes. The same safety laws apply for trains both inside and outside of the

UP yard. The expansion will result in less whistle noise as the trains will not have to move around as much nor cross Roth Road.

Q: What is the yard activity schedule?A: Freight typically arrives by early evening and then is transferred throughout

the nighttime hours for early morning departure. Q: Are government entities required to spend fees at the source of income, or

can they be spent anywhere on RTIF projects?A: The local city or county retains the majority of fees collected for

improvements in that specific area and is required to spend these funds on RTIF projects based on a priority schedule set by the Council of Governments (COG).

Q: Does UP look at fuel changes before required by the regulating agency?A: Yes, UP is currently taking two fundamental measures to decrease

pollutants by moving to cleaner burning fuel prior to being legally required.Q: What controls are in place regarding locomotive idle time?A: Idle time is 15 minutes maximum, except when the temperature is below

freezing.Q: Since National Rail Association laws pre-empt local laws, why is UP going

through this EIR process voluntarily?A: UP wants to be a good neighbor, is community-minded and wants to hear

the local concerns.


Attention VeterAns

By Jack Dauler

As we start the second month of our Veterans Group “Brick Campaign” the message of our cause is spreading though- out Woodbridge and beyond. After several presentations,

service groups within Woodbridge have purchased 8-inch x 8-inch donor bricks, and we are also getting feedback from groups we have talked to outside of Woodbridge. If you have a group that would have an interest in making a donation to the Memorial, please call Jack Dauler to make a brief presentation to your group.

To follow our progress during the coming months we have a scale model of the future memorial and a “fund thermometer” in our Lakeview Clubhouse lobby. We will be removing the thermometer from time to time to update the donation totals.

Our group is asking all veterans in Woodbridge to please consider the purchase of a brick for future posterity and to show your service to this great country.

As of February 26, sales of all engraved bricks have approached the $6,000 figure. Our goal is to raise $37,500 to match the donation of Pulte Homes toward construction of the Veteran's Memorial. Other fundraising efforts are also being planned.

To find out more about this fund campaign, have an order form sent to your address or inspect a sample of these bricks, please attend the Monday, March 11, Veterans Group meeting starting at 1600 hrs (4 p.m.) in the Clubhouse or call one of the following veterans for more information:

Jack Dauler 209.629.8575

Roger Cunning 209.647.4380

Bill Anton 209.823.1393

WOA Groups Women ofWoodbridge

By Linda Little

The Women of Woodbridge (WOW) Steering Committee has made plans and set objectives for 2013. Plans include the continued sponsorship of some events, addition of new

events/activities, continued support of some local programs and the addition of support for a new program.

WOW will once again be led by Marybeth Saari as president. The remaining officers include Linda Little, vice president, Connie Reed, secretary and Sue Edmiston, treasurer. Members of the steering committee, in addition to the officers, include Jean Benner, Cindy Bolin, Carol Edgren, Linda Hauser, Birdie Nieri, Karen Penzenstadler, Sharon Pillado, Susan Russitano, Chris Russell, Gwen Speckman and Sandi Young.

Events slated for sponsorship in 2013 include the Ladies’ Afternoon Tea in February, Take a Sip for Scholarship in May, School Supply drive in August and the Oktoberfest and iPad raffle in October. WOW members will once again coordinate the annual Holiday Pantry in December. Other events/activities have been discussed and may be added to the WOW calendar.

Proceeds from WOW-sponsored events will again go toward scholarships for high school students, Manteca Unified School District’s homeless students, Mary Graham Shelter for Foster Children and Haven of Peace Shelter for Women and Children. The steering committee is investigating other programs/charities which benefit and empower local children. Suggestions may be given to any of the steering committee members listed above.

As a reminder, all women residents are eligible to be members of WOW. By visiting the Woodbridge portal and signing up as a member, women residents may receive updates about WOW events and activities as well as get access to the WOW calendar. Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. in the Clubhouse Multipurpose Room.

Menof

WoodbridgeBy Ed Shoup

The Men of Woodbridge Group meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. in

the Club Room. At our previous

meeting, we had a speaker from Hospice of San Joaquin County speaking about the need for volunteers and funds to keep the program working and assisting those in need.

The Men of Woodbridge just completed a Taco Feed enjoyed by all who attended. We apologize to those who had to wait in line for a long time. Every event we plan is a learning experience, and we hope to correct our mistakes and avoid the inconveniences some endured.

Our next event is a Saint Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner Sunday, March 17, at 5 p.m. See pages 25 and 34 for more details.

Flyers are available at the Clubhouse and tickets may be purchased at the front desk.

As a note, all of our prices have been raised to cover sales tax we are now mandated to pay.

All male residents are encouraged to join our group and enjoy the fun and activities.

We hope to see everyone at our upcoming Saint Patrick's Day

Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner!


New ModelsBy Julie Hagans,

Del Webb Marketing Manager

New models under construction on Americana Street offer consumer-inspired designs that promote easy, effortless living with innovative features.

New model homes are almost here! As you can tell, the

Del Webb construction team has been hard at work building seven new model homes at Woodbridge. The Del Webb team is excited to introduce these new floor plans at Woodbridge, the result of extensive consumer research that reflects the way boomers live in their homes. The new models will open to the public in April so stay tuned for more information as construction concludes. If you would like to view the new floor plans before the models are open, please contact the sales office.

“The latest evolution of floor plans keeps true to Del Webb’s focus of designing homes with the homebuyer in mind and helps provide solutions with how their homes function today,” said Patricia Morgan, vice-president of sales for the company’s Northern California Division. She said the home designs have been completely redesigned after the company’s extensive consumer research and analysis of buyer feedback.

“Several years of research, thought and creativity have gone into the design of these homes to ensure they support personal rejuvenation, social interaction, entertainment and easy, effortless living,” Morgan said. “These new home plans represent an exciting, fresh direction in home design, blending the concepts of universal design for ageless living with high energy efficiency and connectivity.

“The new plans range in size from 1,329 to more than 2,618 square feet, with options that can include oversized garages, ‘snore rooms,’ flex spaces, wet bars and 'hearth rooms.' In addition, the plans are designed with a focus on consumer value,” she said. Del Webb spent considerable time analyzing the features that consumers said they want and didn’t want in their homes.

“These models showcase features that most homebuyers have rarely - if ever - seen before,” Morgan said.

Some examples of Del Webb’s consumer research found baby boomers:

Love to entertain – The new plans are designed with living spaces that are brighter and more open than ever before. They have excellent flow between eating and entertaining spaces, options like “hearth rooms” that expand the family room space for use as hobby area and more entertaining or lounging space.

Want their home to be more convenient and efficient – Things

like laundry rooms near owner’s suites, low threshold entries, optional low threshold master showers and “everyday entries” where you can put down items as you enter the home.

Seek places for rejuvenation - Spa-like master bathrooms, optional hearth rooms, optional retreats and dual master suites (often called snore rooms). The “retreat” (snore room) provides a secondary bedroom connected to the master bedroom for couples who are on different schedules.

Want flexibility: Rooms that allow homeowners to determine usage based upon their desires and needs. These flex spaces offer options that

allow customers to configure them as secondary bedrooms or dens and can be used any way they want.

In addition, the existing floor plans are almost sold out with just a few home sites remaining designated for these plans. The existing model homes are planned to be released for sale mid-March. If you have any questions about the existing or new model homes, please contact the sales office at 209-239-3099.

Thank you for your patience during this construction phase. We are excited for this new series of model homes and look forward to the next phase of the community.

Mel Reynolds is a busy man

Mel Reynolds was honored February 22 with a plaque presented by Cadet 2LT Steven Gomez, S1 of

Lancer Battalion Jr. R.O.T.C., East Union High School. Representing the Veterans of Woodbridge group, Mel coordinated efforts with Lancer Battalion for the Flag Retirement ceremony held here on "Pearl Harbor Day,"

December 7, 2012.

Mel also created the "Goal" poster to monitor the group's fundraising efforts for a memorial at the new North Park.

Learn more about Mel in the next issue of Woodbridge LIFE.

WBL photo by Deb Ristau.This new model will be open for viewing by late April. Photo taken February 23.


Garden Tasks for MarchBy Sandi Larson, Master Gardener

It’s hard to believe we’re ready to start a new cycle of growing

already. We’ve had quite a few frosty days this year. March will bring the return of snails and slugs. Handpicking them early in the morning or late at night will dramatically cut down the population. If you prefer to use a pesticide, be sure to check for safety if you have pets.

In our area March is a good time to start fertilizing your lawns. Experts advise fertilizing every six weeks through June, then resume lawn feeding again in September through early November.

Fertilize roses, citrus and flowering plants that are ready

to bloom as they start to leaf out. Now is the time to mulch around your roses but leave space around the bases. It is also a good time to fertilize trees and shrubs. Fertilize with an all-purpose fertilizer. Wait until acid-loving plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons have finished their blooms to feed them with an acid-loving fertilizer.

Aphids will begin to be active now; spray with a stream of water. If you have had aphid problems in the past, you may choose to use a 12-month pest control when aphids first appear. There are

both concentrate and granular forms available. Make sure to water well after application. Plants that seem to thrive with the 12-month pest control are crape myrtles, azaleas, gardenias and roses.

I had a call this month when I was out of town regarding crape

myrtles and when they should be pruned. If you haven’t pruned them yet, you still have time. Pruning is not necessary. Some folks have already pruned them; mine aren’t done yet. Crape myrtles are late bloomers which works in your favor if you’re like me and don’t have the time to do all your garden chores in a timely manner. You may prune the tops if they’re getting too tall. Try to keep the branches the same height and they’ll look very symmetrical when they start blooming. Also, take off any thin twigs that are smaller than the size of a pencil or crossing branches. I’ve seen many crape myrtles that are left with branches pretty devoid of small twig-like horizontal shoots. The bark of the crape myrtle is really interesting the older it gets. Have you ever noticed the different forms and the different colors of crape myrtle? Our

neighbors across and next door have the white variety, which has a growth habit that is much more open and vase-like than the deep red variety. The deep red variety seems to stay more compact and tight. The lavender variety is a cross of both. They’re still one of my favorite trees.

Toward the end of March is also a good

time to prune bougainvilleas and fuchsias which bloom on new wood. If you love bougainvilleas, you are committed to keeping them alive. It’s a labor of love for those who do keep them alive. They’re not natives of our area but do wonderfully if you live in Monterey.

Regarding frost damaged plants, you can start to see if the branches are still flexible which may indicate they’re still alive. I would wait as long as you can to pull out plants that may have had frost damage. I have seen plants wait until May to start showing new growth so give them a chance to wake up.

If you haven’t put down a pre-emergent weed control, March is an excellent month to pull weeds before they establish and go to seed.

Early March is also a good time to start tomato seeds indoors on a sunny south-facing windowsill. Hold off planting tomatoes and peppers

until near the end of the month when most chance of frost is over. After the frost date is a good time to place herbs in the garden.

If you have trees that are still staked, evaluate if they would do

better without stakes. A tree will naturally use its root system more if the stakes are removed because it has to dig down a little when it’s windy.

This is a good time to have your irrigation system tested for leaks and broken sprinklers and drip irrigation nozzles. I try to remind the gardener to keep the pop-up sprinklers in the corners of our lawn free of overgrown grass. If the grass isn’t cut back from those pop-ups, they won’t pop up and you will find areas of your lawn getting brown.

What’s available in the nursery in March? Fibrous begonias and impatiens will start to show up if you’re looking for shade loving plants. For sunnier locations, look for Shasta daisies and geraniums.

The San Francisco Flower and Garden Show is the week of

March 20-24 at the San Mateo Event Center. Many garden centers and nurseries offer tickets for sale prior to the show. The exhibits are beautiful, and you’ll find great new products also.

Remember to keep your eyes open for the beauty that is all around us.

Sandi Larson

Maui GardensBy Sandi Larson

We just spent some time in Maui. Only our second trip, but we absolutely

loved it. Didn’t get to as many gardens this time as the weather turned very rainy and windy about halfway through our trip.

We visited the Kula Lodge and Restaurant in the Upcountry area of Maui. We were there two years ago and enjoyed their small garden and unbelievable views of both the west and east side of the island.

This time the fog and rain moved in as we watched our vista disappear before our eyes. They have a wonderful outdoor brick oven where they cook pizzas and flatbread. A few miles from Kula Lodge, we visited Surfing Goat Dairy. Oh my goodness, the goats were so sweet and the goat cheese they make is out of this world. We were able to take some home in the semi-frozen state. Our last visit that day was to Tedeschi Winery. Another beautiful view on that road as you overlook Kiehe and drive up the side of Haleakala dormant volcano. The grounds are lovely with 100-year-old trees on the property. Stay on the road and you’re on your way to Hana from the west side of the island.

Two other places that are a must see are the Alii Kula Lavender farm and the Kula Botanical Garden. It’s amazing that in the cool, drizzly Maui weather on Haleakala you can grow many varieties of lavender. They make their own lavender products and sell them right there at the farm. The last place we’ve been to is the Kula Botanical Garden. It is filled with many tropical plants and waterfalls, bridges, orchids and the lovely protea flowers, originally from Australia and New Zealand. The proteas are wonderful plants and can be shipped from Hawaii to the mainland. They dry beautifully and make lovely arrangements.


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Clubhouse Repaint

By Mike Spence

A few months back, our reserves study indicated that our

Clubhouse was due for a repaint in 2013 on its fifth anniversary. Several members of the Property and Grounds Committee took a closer look at the building. From 50 feet away, it looks stunning. Up close we found some fading but no paint failures or flaking. We also noticed some slight separation of some of the trim boards, not unlike the cracks most of us found in the corners and joints of our homes when they were first built. We could not identify any water intrusion on the painted surfaces, but the cracks aren’t going to get better by themselves. We needed to do more research.

During November and December, I brought in regional sales representatives from Sherwin-Williams, Kelly-Moore and Dunn-Edwards to evaluate our painting situation. They were very consistent in their comments. To paraphrase, we timed this just right. Cracks are easy to deal with at this stage, and prep time will be minimal and cost less. More common was the comment that paint is a protective coating for our multimillion dollar building that just happens to look good; it’s at the end of its useful life. Repaint it now or paint it later with added

costs for repairs. One of the paint reps brought in

three painting contractors to offer bids. Comments again: "... Good timing; our recaulk and spot priming is really not a factor in the bid; how did you get this repaint timing so perfect and we don’t have to wait for the guys to do all the repairs we often find?"

I recommended to the Property and Grounds Committee that

we repaint the exteriors of the Clubhouse, Concession building, Announcer’s Pergola, Pool Heater building and the Guard Shack during the spring/summer of 2013. They signed off on the project. Painting Guidelines and a Request for Painting proposal were developed and accepted by our Board of Directors at the January meeting.

The Request for Painting proposal was emailed to 12 contractors on February 1, 2013. The proposals are to be turned in by March 1, 2013. I scheduled inspection times during February for the contractors to evaluate the project. The projected project start date is the first week of May. I am not sure what the completion date will be, but a month is the current best guess.

FAQsQ: Why does the Clubhouse

need painting?A: The protective coating

(paint) on the Clubhouse is at the end of its useful life. Paint now or wait and paint and repair later. Cost benefit evaluation says, paint now. Think of it as preventive maintenance just as you do to your car and your own home.Q: Can we afford to repaint?A: Yes. We have been saving money for years through the reserves for just this expense.Q: Are we changing colors?A: No, the main body color will

be exactly the same; however, the white trim will be slightly shinier.

Q: Will the Clubhouse be closed for a month?

A: No, the Clubhouse will remain open during the repaint. Access to the Clubhouse will be redirected at times to accomplish the repaint.

Q: Are we going to repaint again in five years?

A: Not sure. Based on recommendations from the paint manufacturer’s reps, we’ll begin a reevaluation at six years, looking at a six to eight-year window.

Q: Will it be safe to go to the Clubhouse while they’re painting?

A: Yes, and yes again. The contractor will be installing yards and yards of yellow caution tape daily. Observe and respect the contractor. We have common goals: Keep folks safe and repaint the Clubhouse.

GOLF TOURNAMENTBy Deb Ristau

The weather is warming up and golfers are ready to hit the links. This is a great time to enjoy our very own 18-hole putting course

right here at Woodbridge by Del Webb.

The first resident putting tournament for 2013 is scheduled for March 23. Everyone is welcome to play, even if you are new to the game! This tournament is played for fun. The $5 entry fee includes a prize for those lucky enough, or good enough, to garner a hole-in-one.

Players are welcome to sign up as a foursome or have the tournament coordinators pair players. Be sure to sign up at the front desk by Thursday, March 21 at 3 p.m.

On March 23, check-in time is 1:30 p.m. in the Arts and Crafts Room at the Lakeview Clubhouse. Tee times start at 2 p.m.

Results and a social hour will be held in the Clubhouse after the tournament. Bring your own beverage of choice and an appetizer to share.

See you on the course!


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CHEESE BUFFET TASTING – March 12 @ 5 p.m. – The Calaveras Cheese Lady will be back to do another wonderful cheese tasting. You’ll taste specialty cheeses garnished with fruits, nuts, etc. She is an instructor at the Cheese School of San Francisco and C’est Le Cheese in Sacramento. Seating limited to 50 seats and tickets are $10pp.

STATE OF MIND JAZZ & BLUES BAND w/NAT BOLDEN – March 16 @ 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $6pp and available at the front desk.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER hosted by the Men of Woodbridge Group. March 17 @ 5 p.m. – Tickets are $8pp and available at the front desk.

DOCTORS HOSPITAL ON RADIOLOGY – March 20 @ 6 p.m. – A discussion by a board-certified radiologist on imaging services - CT, MRI, X-ray — followed by a Q&A period. Sign up at the front desk.

SPEAKER SERIES – Manteca’s Dog Whisperer dog trainer – March 22 @ 2 p.m.

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH – March 23 @ 11 a.m. – Mimosas, fresh fruit (pineapple, strawberries, etc.), a variety of frittata dishes, croissants, orange juice and coffee will be served. There will be gift cards and door prizes. There will be information about security doors, awnings and sunscreens. Sign-ups taken at the front desk.

POTLUCK NIGHT “All American Night” – March 26 @ 5:30 p.m.

EASTER SUNDAY – March 31 - Clubhouse will be closed.

RHYTHM RIDERS (Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline Show) – April 6 @ 6:30 p.m. Johnny Price’s uncanny vocal and physical resemblance to Johnny Cash has marveled audiences from California to New York to Ireland. Dee Price has performed the music of Patsy Cline, June Carter and other giants of country music along with Johnny Price for more than 15 years. You don’t want to miss this show. Tickets are $18pp and available at the front desk.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL – April 13 @ 10:15 a.m. – The musical comes to the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. The cast explores hot flashes, wrinkles, night sweats, insomnia, mood changes, weight gain, sex – and lack of it. Songs, dancing and lots of laughs. Price includes lunch at the Texas Road House and motor coach from the Clubhouse. Contact Setness Tours at 476-8486.

REAL ESTATE FORUM by “The Loris” – April 19 @ 10:30 a.m. Current trends/shifts in the market, recent jump in home prices, etc. Lunch will be served. Sign up at the front desk.

HOBO DINNER – April 20 @ 6 p.m. – After tax day, a hobo dinner is in order. Chicken stew, bread and butter, dessert and coffee will be served. Tickets are $8pp and available at the front desk.

EVENTS & TOURS: March & April

Valentine’s Day was celebrated with music by our Second Chance Band who kept Woodbridge

residents on the dance floor until it was time to say goodbye. The Multipurpose Room was decorated with more than 300 red, pink and white balloons and the backdrop for the band was wild pink and silver metallic curtains. Red linen tablecloths covered tables, with Valentine plush animals holding balloons and glittered hearts scattered around the animals. Photographs were taken as each attendee entered the room by using a huge Valentine heart made by talented Kathy Dezotte as a frame.

Our theme for this month’s Woodbridge LIFE is “The Luck of Woodbridge.” Aren’t we all so very lucky to be a part of

a community where friendships are ever growing, sharing and supportive?

We each continue to make connections with residents both at the Clubhouse and by attending activities. An activity coming up this month is our St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner sponsored by the Men of Woodbridge, Sunday, March 17. A little something you may not know: Salted beef and green cabbage have historic connections with Ireland, but the ritual of serving corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day dinner is exclusively an Irish-American tradition.

A few “lucky” facts about St. Patrick’s Day: A rainbow has seven distinguishable colors. Both the rainbow and the number seven

are symbols of “luck.” Wearing green is patriotic and considered “lucky,” especially on St. Patrick’s Day. And, did you know that it is estimated for every four-leaf clover there are about 10,000 three-leaf clovers? That’s why you’re “lucky” to find one! I wonder if there are any four-leaf clovers in our “lucky” Woodbridge community.

Another event coming up this month is the Nat Bolden Jazz & Blues Band, performing Saturday, March 16. This could be another way to meet and connect with the newest residents who have recently moved into Woodbridge. This band has performed for us in the past and is very popular with residents.

There are more activities for March listed in the Events & Tours section. I hope to see you at a few of them.

Good luck to all of you!Jazz & Blues

By Deb Ristau

Are you a fan of jazz and love to hear great musicians sing

and play the blues? Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 16 and get your tickets soon!

Activities Director Dodie Miller has contracted once again to bring Nat Bolden's Jazz and Blues Band to Woodbridge.

Tickets are only $6 each. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will get underway at 7 p.m.

Snacks are provided. Bring a beverage of your own choosing. Please remember to abide by our new guidelines: Do not move tables or chairs around the room and you may only save one seat per person.


WOA Special Events Calendar

1 26:30 pm – Rhythm Riders-Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline ShowRESCHEDULED TO APRIL 6

3 4 5 66 pm – Wine 101White Wine Education(see page 9)

76:30 pm – Manteca Optometry Wine & Cheese: Macular Degeneration

8 99 am - CPR Class

10 11 1210 am History & Mystery of Tea

5 pm – Cheese Tasting Buffet

1310:30 am Union Pacific Intermodal Facility Bus Tour

12 noon – Ladies Luncheon: Mandarin Villa, Tracy

14 15 166:30 pm - State of Mind – Jazz & Blues Band with Nat Bolden

175 pm – St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

18 193 pm Board Meeting

203 pm – Community Listening Post

6 pm – Doctors Hospital on Radiology; CT, MRI, Xray

21 222 pm – Speaker Series – Manteca’s Dog Whisperer – dog trainer

2311 am - Champagne Brunch (see page 25)

1:30 pm – Golf Putting Tournament

TOUR: 8:50 am – San Francisco Fower & Garden Show

24

31EASTER SUNDAYClubhouse Closed

25 265:30 pm – PotluckTheme: All American

27 286 pm – New Resident Orientation

29 302 pm - Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Grandparents Group

1April Fools Day

2 36 pm – Wine 101The art of red wine blends with presenter Dave Dart of D'art Winery.

4 5 6SOFTBALL – OPENING DAY

TOUR: 8:50 am – San Francisco Flower Show & Shopping

6:30 pm – Rhythm Riders: Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline.

7 85:30 pm – Orthopedic Surgeon presentation

9TOUR: 9 am – Filoli Mansion & Gardens Tour

10 11 12 13TOUR: 10:15 am Menopause the Musical (through Setness Tours)

14 15 16 17 186 pm - Wesson Hearing dessert & wine social. Free hearing tests.

1910:30 am - Real Estate Forum by The Lori’s

206 pm - Hobo Dinner

21 22 23 246 pm – Board Meeting

259 am – New Resident Orientation

26 27

28 29 305:30 pm – Potluck

March

April

Softball!By Dave Reed

All signups for the Silver Sluggers and Diamond Gal softball groups should be

in now since Thursday, February 28, 2013, was the last day for the initial signups. The coaches will meet soon to select their teams. The men’s softball practice is underway every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Diamond Gals practice is every Monday, starting March 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. If you missed the main signup period, you may still sign up any time during the season.

Opening day is Saturday, April 6, 2013. The Opening Day ceremony will be great again this year. The ceremony is something that the whole Del Webb Woodbridge community can enjoy. The first games will be played following the ceremony. Subsequent games are normally played on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the regular season. We play two half seasons and usually take the month of July off between the two seasons (April through June and August through October).

The Wolverines are part of the Silver Sluggers, and they play other senior softball teams outside of Del Webb Woodbridge, such as the Modesto and Lodi Seniors. These non-resident teams play here on our softball field and those games have already started. The Modesto Seniors play here every Friday (currently scheduled through March 29) from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Lodi Seniors play here every other Monday (March 4 and March 18 are currently scheduled) from noon to 3:30 p.m. Come out and watch them play.

Other non-resident teams that occasionally play here are the Manteca City Council and City Workers and Steve’s Mobile Sunscreens. All non-resident team members are required to sign a Woodbridge Senior Softball Visiting Team Release, which is a general release of liability. One form is used for each team and each player is required to sign and date the back of it. They also must answer either Yes or No as to whether they have medical insurance. These forms are maintained by the Softball Council members who assume responsibility for the non-residents while they are here.

Please come see us play at any of the games, which will be listed on the Community Calendar. If you have any questions, please call me at home (209-239-5175) or on my cell (209-740-6289).

The Woodbridge Senior Softball Council members look forward to seeing you soon.

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So then, you might ask, why do some people seem to be 'lucky,' while others struggle?

A research team at University College London is working to find the underlying factors that lead some people to experience a greater share of serendipity.

"By looking for patterns, we’ve found that serendipity is more than an accident," says Dr Stephann Makri, who is part of the research team that is collecting stories from people around the globe. "While none of the people we interviewed engineered the opportunities that came their way, they all had two things in common.

"First, they realized that an opportunity was being presented to them. Then, they seized the opportunity and took action.

"When it comes to experiences such as walking down the road and bumping into someone you haven’t seen in years, who goes on to offer you a job or introduce you to the love of your life, several things need to happen.

"First, you need to notice the old friend. Then you need to stop and talk to them, even though you might be busy or running late. Finally, you need to follow up on whatever might come out of that conversation."

So far, the study includes such stories as that of a woman who met the love of her life when she boarded the wrong train, and a 91-year-old who achieved her dream of riding a motorbike after a chat with a Harley-Davidson-owning stranger in a cafe, says Marianne Power, who chronicled the study in her internet

blog.

The psychologist, Richard Wiseman, agrees with the UCL study. In his book, The Luck Factor, he proposes that those people

who often seem to be in the right place at the right time, are not luckier — just quicker to spot and seize opportunities.

In one experiment, Wiseman asked people to read a newspaper and tell him how many photographs were inside. Unknown to the participants, he had placed a message halfway through the newspaper that read ‘Stop counting — there are 43 photographs in this newspaper.'

"The unlucky people tended to miss it and the lucky people spotted it," says Wiseman.

Science is showing the real secret of happiness is not 'luck,' but to take advantage of the opportunities life throws our way. Without serendipity, many important discoveries would not have been made.

The microwave, vaccinations, X-rays, birth control pills and penicillin — which was discovered when Alexander Fleming chanced

to notice that mold in his Petri dish killed off the surrounding bacteria — are all examples of opportunities that might have been missed.

Did you know that those Post-it notes came about because a man who was trying to invent a strong adhesive accidentally made a very weak one?

FROM LUCK PAGE 1

The 'theme' for Woodbridge LIFE this month is 'Luck.' And, as 'luck' would have it, there is no such thing. Yet 'luck' and all that goes with the word, has become part of our culture and it is not going away.

Charlie Johnston takes a stronger stance against the concept of 'luck.' He is the author of, "No Such Thing As Luck," and points readers toward the pagan origins of the term. Johnston believes the word should be eradicated from conversation, “The fundamental claim of luck is power. Luck claims the power to bring benefits and bestow blessings.”

The next time you are tempted to tell someone how 'lucky' they are, think first about what that person may have done to reach that 'lucky' place in life. Generally speaking, the harder one works and the more one seeks opportunity, the 'luckier' one gets.

Just last week, I had no idea our theme of 'Luck' for Woodbridge LIFE would lead me and my investigative self to discover there is no such thing as luck. It feels a bit like the day some bully at school said there was no such thing as Santa Claus. But with any luck, I'll get over it. �

MINUTE TO WIN IT GAME NIGHT

By Dodie Miller

Our second Minute to Win It (MTWI) game night in January was another

night of serious concentration on the part of our resident participants. The Clubhouse audience encouraged the players with each game played.

With names like: Elephant Walk, This Blows, Hanky Panky, Ruler of the World, Penny Hose and Cotton Ball Challenge, people were laughing before the contests began.

Thanks to our Lifestyle Committee for how smoothly each game transitioned and to our emcee, Bob Naquin, who always has a colorful and descriptive way with words. Listed below are the winners:

COTTON BALL CHALLENGE – Louise RodriquezELEPHANT WALK – Louise RodriquezHANKY PANKY – Anne Madrid and Nick MusicPENNY HOSE – Anne MadridRULER OF THE WORLD – LaVerne CortesiTHIS BLOWS – Cindy Bolin


Woodbridge Owners AssociationBoard-Appointed Committees

Thanks to the numerous volunteers who comprise the Board-appointed committees at Woodbridge. Listed below are the committees along with contact information for the chairperson and secretary, if applicable. Your participation in any of the scheduled committee meetings is always welcome.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW• Mike Wallick, Chair

[email protected]

FINANCE• Christine Carlson, Chair

[email protected]

LIFESTYLE• Dodie Miller, Chair

[email protected]

POLICY & PROCEDURES• Denise Drewry, Chair

[email protected]

• Bea Lingenfelter, [email protected]

209.239.3881

PROPERTY & GROUNDS• Bill Barnhart, Chair

[email protected]

COMMUNICATION• Kayo Armstrong, Chair

[email protected]

• Deb Ristau, WBL [email protected]

209.825.8095

WELCOMING & NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS• Cheryl Juarez, Co-Chair

[email protected]

• Sue Vernali, [email protected]

209.923.4899

Reaching OutLakeview Clubhouse: 824-7581

Board of DirectorsJohn Johnson, President

Christine Carlson, VPRalph Baja, Director

Bill Barnhart, Secretary: 629-8838Denise Drewry, Treasurer: 639-2448

Executive DirectorKayo Armstrong: 824-7831

Activities DirectorDodie Miller: 824-7927

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TO ALL RESIDENTS:From letters to the editor(s)

to the obituary of a loved one, we welcome your submissions to Woodbridge LIFE. Are you an aspiring writer or an old pro reporter? We'd love to hear from you. Did you spot an error in the paper? Please let us know. Send all submissions to Woodbridge LIFE at: [email protected] or contact anyone on the Communications Committee listed on page 2.

Oops: A quote attributed to Moulin Rouge (from the film's theme song) in February WBL, is actually a line from Nature Boy, written by Eden Ahbez and released by Nat King Cole in 1948. Thank you, JoAnn Gould for pointing this out. Editor's note: The quote is also part of the theme song from Moulin Rouge, and is often attributed to that particular film.

How I screwed up the romantic dinner recipe:as told to me by my wife

By Mike Spence

In last month’s Woodbridge LIFE, I wrote an article containing a few suggestions for a romantic evening. My wife has

informed me that several of my suggestions were just WRONG, that I omitted several very important suggestions and completely ignored any alternate plans. Yes, dear.

The Chicken Cutlets with Artichokes, Olives and Oregano actually came out nicely. My wife did point out that any time I want Mediterranean, this is my 'go to' recipe. My wife pointed out that she spent over an hour cleaning the cooktop just the day before and I fried chicken cutlets and got spatters of oil EVERYWHERE!

Apparently I forgot many things. What, no music? Flowers? Mood lighting? Why didn’t you ask me for a date? Why didn’t you let me proofread the article for content before you sent it in?

My next glaring error was television in bed. Nope, not going to work. I kinda thought this was mood lighting, sorta. Nope, wrong!

I did get a few things correct. Honey do item, compliments, avoiding mentioning any relatives, and wine glass clinking/toasting. Everything else, eh!

I then received the following CORRECT instructions for a Romantic Recipe. I should ask her OUT on a date. Where would you like to go? In a flash, her response was “Bottega in Yountville. You remember the restaurant owned by Michael Chiarello, he’s so cute, he’s a really great chef, has his own winery, and if we go for dinner we might see him.” Yes, dear. Another instruction was for the two of us to share a gooey chocolate dessert. My wife suggests, “If we drive all the way to Napa for dinner, we should stay the night. Maybe a cute little B&B. I’ll find one.”

My VISA card so liked the stay at home chicken cutlet idea; but that was WRONG. I have been instructed to apologize for my previous article’s lack of correct and useful information (chicken recipe excepted). You may substitute other restaurants and destination towns. While I am partial to Napa Valley, my wife points out that Michael Chiarello is really a great chef.

Yes, dear.

This article has been proofread and approved by Jan Spence, wife of Mike Spence these past 45 years.


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