OHCC News, October 2013

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NewsletterHOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2013

Flu Shots Offered by Walgreen’s on Saturday, October 5, 9am-1pm in the Clubhouse

Senior SeminarRights and Responsibilities

Under the LawThursday, October 17 @ 1 p.m.

OCTOBERHIGHLIGHTS

Tuesday – 1OHSPA Ticket Sales8:00am – Galleria

Saturday – 5Flu Shots

9:00am – 1:00pm – Abravanel Hall

Monday – 14BOD Meeting

10:00am – Mykonos Room

Thursday – 17BOD Meeting

10:00am – Mykonos Room

Thursday – 17Seniors and the Law

1:00pm – Abravanel Hall

Saturday – 19BINGO


Thursday – 24Fire Prevention


Thursday – 31Spooky Open House

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OCEAN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSREGULAR MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 12, 2013

The Regular Board Meeting of the Ocean Hills Country Club Homeowners Association Board of Directors was held on August 12, 2013, at 4701 Leisure Village Way, Oceanside, California.

DIRECTORS PRESENTEllen Baur, President

Angela Takemoto, Vice PresidentDavid Hefler, TreasurerBarry Farrell, Secretary

Ira Landis, DirectorDon Lopez, Director

Shirlee Sampsel, DirectorDIRECTORS ABSENT

NoneMANAGEMENT PRESENT

Becky Groenewold, General ManagerDottie Ulmer, Executive Administrative Assistant

Toni Clevenger, Senior Admin. Asst.

I. President Baur called the Regular Meeting to order at 10:05 a.m.

II. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice President Takemoto.

III. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

President Baur apprised the membership as to the matters to be addressed, and items completed, as well as Executive Sessions and Special Board meetings held since the last monthly Board Meeting. The Board held two (2) Executive Sessions and a Special Board Meeting on July 31, 2013. The Special Meeting approved A/V equipment, appointed a new member to a Standing Committee, and there was a presentation by Van Dyke Landscape Architects on the Front Entry and Pool & Spa Decks/Palm Court. The Executive Session in the morning of July 31, 2013 held hearings and reviewed personnel matters. The Executive Session in the afternoon of July 31, 2013 reviewed third party contracts, Executive Committee reports, and potential litigation. President Baur urged everyone to vote in the upcoming election and ballot propositions.

IV. MANAGEMENT REPORTIn the Management Report, Becky Groenewold, General Manager, apprised the membership as to the primary projects currently underway.• A contract has been signed with Atlas Environmental

Services for the Registered Consulting Arborist to assess Phase 3 trees.

• The installation of the artificial turf in the Dog Park began on August 5.

• Staff recommends the production of an irrigation video for the Villages, using Tom Hogan and A/V.

• New plantings on Cannon Road have been completed.• Staff is preparing an RFP for a Golf Course Architect

to review the bunkers.

• Staff is in the process of replacing STOP signs with reflective signs.

• A New Homeowner Orientation was held on August 7, 2013 and there were 27 attendees.

• A new storage container has been received to store irrigation supplies.

• Year-to-date, there have been 94 escrows.• Pesticide notifications are being posted in the

Clubhouse and on the website.• GM will attend a Large Scale Managers Conference at

the end of September.• Maureen Huitt is scheduled to attend a Landscape

Expo on October 16th.• There are three new PCM employees: Toni Clevenger,

Barbara Coert and Kathleen Hughes.

V. TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer, David Hefler, gave the following Treasurer’s Report: At the close of July 2013, we are in strong financial condition with net reserves of $3,738,727 and a year-to-date operating deficit of $42,082 that reflects the following items: 1) fixed water service charges increase, 2) Golf Course landscape improvements, 3) pool filter and spa jet pump replacement, and 4) movie and music license. Significant year-to-date below budget variances as of July 2013 include $23,332 Tree Service Contract. Phase 3 tree trimming will begin in November or December 2013. Total assets of $4,638,420 include $3,744,484 worth of FDIC-insured Certificates of Deposit. A copy of the Financial Statement is available for review in the HOA Office.

VI. HOMEOWNER INPUT (Non-Agenda Items)

There were seven homeowner comments regarding street name change, storage space, digital TV, water usage, and tree removals.

VII. PRESENTATION OF ACTION ITEMS

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Landscape Committee

A.1 Tree Trimming/Removal Requests

Due to numerous homeowner requests for tree trimming/removal, the Board adopted a new Tree Maintenance Policy on May 3, 2012. On June 10, 2013, the Landscape Committee performed inspections of eight trees and recommends the removal of one (1) tree and trimming of three (3) trees. The remaining trees did not meet the criteria for removal or trimming.


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Motion made and seconded (l. Landis/D. Lopez) to approve the recommendation of the Landscape Committee to remove one (1) tree and trim three (3) trees. Motion passed unanimously. Designated Funding: Tree Service Contract: 5290-1008. There were no homeowner comments.

Golf Course Committee

B.1 Wiring of Valves & Installation of Turf Guard Sensors

Twenty-four (24) valves on the Golf Course (at the tees) are not connected to the Toro VP Satellite Controller System. It is recommended that wiring be installed to integrate the valves into the main computer. The installation of wiring is expected to cost approximately $35,910. O’Connell Landscape Maintenance should be considered a sole-source vendor as they maintain OHCC’s irrigation system. In addition, twenty-four (24) Turf Guard sensors to monitor the moisture, temperature, and salinity of the tee areas should be purchased at a cost of approximately $14,759.62.

Motion made and seconded (B. Farrell/D. Lopez) to approve the installation of wiring for the irrigation valves on 24 tee boxes to connect with the Central Irrigation Control System Computer and to purchase 24 Turf Guard Sensors

at a cost TNE $51,000. Motion passed unanimously. Designated Funding: Landscape Reserve: 2434-1301. There were no homeowner comments.

B.2 Golf Course Tee Maintenance

Every year, OHCC renovates two to three Golf Course tees. The Golf Course Committee is recommending that the Men’s 7th tee and 15th tee be renovated.

Motion made and seconded (B. Farrell/A. Takemoto) to accept O’Connell Landscape Proposal for renovation of two tees on the Golf Course at a cost NTE $8,200. Motion passed unanimously. Designated Funding: Landscape Reserves: 6034-1003. There were no homeowner comments.

Community Service Committee

C.1 Recumbent Elliptical Bike

The Community Service Committee is recommending the purchase of a Sci-Fit Rex Recumbent Elliptical for the Cardio Room to replace an upright bike that is approximately 12 years old.

Motion made and seconded (B. Farrell/D. Lopez) to purchase the Sci-Fit Rex Recumbent Elliptical at a cost NTE $5,500, including taxes, delivery and installation from Advanced Exercise Equipment. Motion passed unanimously. Designated Funding: Clubhouse Reserves #2439. There was one homeowner comment.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Reserve Study Contract

In April 2012, the Board approved a continued affiliation with Advanced Reserve Solutions, Inc. and a site visit with photos was conducted in December 2012.

Motion made and seconded (D. Hefler/S. Sampsel) to approve ARS to conduct an Update without Site Visit of the

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Reserve Study in an amount NTE $4,750. Motion passed unanimously. Designated Funding: Operations Line Item #5050-0000. There were no homeowner comments.

B. 2014 OHCC Phone Directory Proposal

Staff is recommending that OHCC continue the relationship with Powers Publishing & Design for the publication of the 2014 OHCC Phone Directory.

Motion made and seconded (A. Takemoto/D. Lopez) to approve the proposal from Powers Publishing & Design for the 2014 PHCC Phone Directory. Motion passed unanimously. There was one homeowner comment.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Architectural Review Committee

D.1 ARC Handbook Section RevisionsThe Charter of the ARC requires a periodic review of the Handbook of Rules and Regulations. As required by law, the First Reading of the proposed revisions was read to the membership by Vice President Takemoto. The Master Board made several modifications to the proposed revisions.

Motion made and seconded (A. Takemoto/B. Farrell) to accept the revisions, as recommended by ARC, to the Introduction to Part Two: Architectural and Landscape Guidelines for Homeowners of the Handbook of Rules and Regulations. The red-lined copy will be distributed in the OHCC Newsletter for all owners of records for a 30-day review comment period (First Reading). Motion passed unanimously. There were three homeowner comments.

VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion made and seconded (I. Landis/D. Hefler) to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 15 and July 18, 2013, and the Special Meetings of July 2 and July 31, 2013 as written. Motion passed unanimously.

IX. BOARD MEMBER INPUT

Director Sampsel – No additional commentsDirector Lopez – Encouraged everyone to voteVice president Takemoto – Thanked President Baur for the great job in presiding over the Master BoardTreasurer Hefler – Thanked president Baur for the last three years as PresidentDirector Landis – Thanked president Baur


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Director Farrell – Thanked president Baur and she will be missedPresident Baur – Appreciates the support of the Community and enjoyed being on the Board.

X. ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to be discussed, President Baur adjourned the meeting at 1:02 p.m.

OCEAN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORSORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE OHCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS - AUGUST 15, 2013

The Organizational meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ocean Hills Country Club Homeowners Association was held on Thursday, August 15, 2013, in the Clubhouse located at, 4701 Leisure Village Way, Oceanside, California.

DIRECTORS PRESENTEllen Baur

Barry FarrellDavid Hefler

Ira LandisDon Lopez

Shirlee SampselAngela Takemoto

DIRECTORS ABSENTNone

MANAGEMENT PRESENTBecky Groenewold, General Manager

Toni Clevenger, Senior Administrative Asst.

The following officers were nominated and elected by majority vote of the Board, their offices to be effective immediately:

President: Angela TakemotoVice President: Don LopezTreasurer: David HeflerSecretary: Barry FarrellDirector: Ira LandisDirector: Shirlee Sampsel

Director: Linda StrohmThere being no further business pertaining to the Organizational Meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 p.m.


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Aloha! I am writing this just prior to taking off for a conference in Oahu with other Large Scale Community Managers. I hope to bring back some ideas to share with the Board and Community that will continue to keep the Community vibrant and thriving!

This past month was busy as we transitioned in with the new Board. The first meeting in October will include a working session to chart the course for the coming year! There are many projects for the Board to consider, along with the financial impact of each one. The Board will choose how they plan to navigate the projects over the next year and set priorities to accomplish them.

Once again, Staff was invited to join the Residents in a friendly water volleyball match. Thanks for the invitation and the wonderful fun. Residents proved they still can

hold the title, and Staff proved we too could improve and work together with each other and the Residents. Donny Disbro, the CEO of PCM came down and joined in the fun this year. In addition, PCM sponsored the dinner following the event. We all appreciated the Staff and Residents who cheered from the sidelines and the great photos taken by Patti Smith.

We have scheduled an informational seminar on Fire Prevention for October. Please plan to attend so you can gain insights about this vital topic.

Please log on to the website and register if you haven’t done so yet. The website continues to grow as we add new items. It is useful for selling unwanted items, finding out meeting dates and events of various clubs, and Recreation Department activities. Log on to www.oceanhillscountryclub.com and check it out!

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Hello again—here we are in October…maybe Fall is in the air at last?

September has been a fairly quiet time for the newly elected Board.

Since the August Regular Board meeting, the Board has met in three executive sessions, and the regular Sep-tember Board meeting.

Immediately following the August Regular Board meeting, the Board met in Executive Session, and re-viewed third party contracts, a legal opinion, potential litigation, delinquency review, and Executive committee reports.

And at the Executive Session on September 13 the Board discussed Third Party Contracts.

By Angela TakemotoPresident, Board of Directors

Actions taken at the September Regular Monthly meeting were:• Approval of a proposal to create an Ad Hoc Com-

mittee to work on the details of the CC&R restatement. This will be a committee consisting of three Board mem-bers, one of whom will be Chair of the Committee, and up to two additional members, appointed by the Board from volunteer members of the Association. Members of the Committee at this time are Don Lopez, Chair, and Shirlee Sampsell and Barry Farrell. • A decision to table any more discussion on the

Street Name Change project until early 2014, in conjunc-tion with the start of the 30th Anniversary events.• An appeal from a homeowner • Approval of a renewal of the service agreement with

Toro irrigation. This agreement provides for a new more powerful computer to control the irrigation system, as well as 7 days, 24 hour support for both hardware and software.• Approval of new contract with Super Shuttle, to

provide transportation services to the community at the same rate as last year.• Approval of a proposal to relocate the area used by

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not utilized. The area will not be fenced.• A discussion on new chairs and how many to buy,

and where to store them. The subject was tabled due to lack of information. The Facilities Management Commit-tee will be doing additional research. • Information about Fair Housing training, scheduled

for the Board and staff, in October.• Agreed to change the date of the November regu-

lar Board meeting due to the planned absences of three Board members. The November Board meeting will be held on November 11th and 14th at 2pm on Monday No-vember 11th and at 10am on Thursday November 14th.• Approval of a recommendation from the Landscape

Committee for the removal of five trees and trimming for six trees.• A proposal from the Facilities Management Com-

mittee to demolish the storage structure on TV Hill was tabled to the October 3 Special meeting• The Board reviewed and accepted the report from

the Facilities Management Committee on the Reserve Study. The FMC found no major issues with the Reserve Study and recommended their review should be every other year in future.• Arnold Forman was appointed to the Golf Course

Committee to replace Robert Witt who resigned.• And Minutes of prior Board meetings were ap-

proved.Immediately following the first session of this Regular

Monthly Board meeting, on Monday September 16, the Board met in Executive session. Items under discussion were Third Party Contracts, Member disciplinary issues, legal opinions, potential litigation, personnel issues, de-linquency and bad debt review, as well as Executive Com-mittee reports. Minutes of prior Executive Sessions were also approved.


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VILLAGE STREET SWEEPING!!

Last month we had double the number of vehicles on the streets. Please remember that on the first

Tuesday of each month, Cannon Pacific conducts street sweeping of the

Villages.

Mark your calendar to remind you to remove any vehicles

parked on the streetby 8:00 a.m.

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treasurer’s reportBy David A. Hefler, Treasurer

As we close the month of August, 2013, we are in strong financial condition with net reserves of $3,758,976. There is an operating deficit of $38,949 for the month of Au-gust, and a year-to-date operating deficit of $81,031 that reflect the following over budget items:

1. Water - Excessive hot weather, and fixed water ser-vice charges 2. Landscape Improvements - Golf Course & Common

Areas (Tree trimming and removal of dead vegetation) 3. Pool Filter & Spa Jet Pump replacement4. Movie and Music Licenses5. Street Signs, and Mailbox Stands replacement6. Application of Chemicals to the Golf Course and

Common Areas

Significant year-to-date below budget variances as of August, 2013 includes the following:

1. Tree Service Contract - Phase 3 tree trimming will

begin in Dec2013 $29,165 2. Clubhouse Gas $10,500

3. Bad Debt $10,4154. Fire Hazard Abatement $10,415

Over Budget Income variances are as follows:

Transfer /Tenant Fees: $10,665 — From April 2013 60 escrows closed OHCC received $290 for each, and 40 Ten-ant registrations OHCC received $50 for eachOther Income: $5,440 — $4,055 ARC Deposits collect-

ed from homeowners that have relocated and not left us a forwarding address.

Our total assets of $4,738,340 include $3,572,013 worth of FDIC Insured Certificates of Deposit.

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Hello residents of Ocean Hills Country Club.Although this has been addressed before, for your own

safety it needs further mention. CPS officers have no-ticed the number of pedestrians walking into and out of the Clubhouse parking lot via the exit drive with the sign reading DO NOT ENTER. No, I’m not saying pedestri-ans shouldn’t enter here! Have you noticed the slope, the curve in this driveway as well as the narrow width due to vehicle parking on one side of the driveway? For your own safety, please be both vigilant and stay to one side of the driveway as a driver’s visibility is somewhat limit-ed in this area.

With decreasing daylight hours coupled with enjoy-ing a walk through our community, please remember the reduced visibility both for yourself and vehicle driv-ers. There are several precautions you may take to en-sure greater safety. Wear light colored clothing, prefer-ably with reflective surfaces. There are easy-attach items available from local stores. You should also carry a flash-light not only for your own visibility in a darkened area, but so an oncoming driver can see you. Does your “family member” (the DOG) have a collar, leash, jacket, whatever

you use, with reflective material affixed? Also, let’s look at this from the driver’s point of view. When behind the wheel, your even greater attention during reduced visi-bility, i.e., dusk, is even more important. Watch for pedes-trians, either two or four legged; slow down even more.

As we approach the end of 2013, your Community Pa-trol is endeavoring to ensure that all residents have had their Emergency Monitoring System (EMS) tested for the year. Having this system properly functioning is for your own safety and welfare. Should you receive a request to schedule an appointment, please work with the officer to ensure your system is properly functioning.

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Fall is here so we will be bringing out the pumpkins, the cider and the candy. On October 31st, the Recreation Department asks you join us for a Spooky Open House from 10am – 2pm. Refreshments, games and the popcorn machine will be out in the lobby for all to enjoy. The staff will be dressed in costume- someone mentioned dressing up as the” Duck Dynasty” characters on TV- we will have to contemplate that creative idea and maybe NOT! Hap-py Halloween!

It is the hope that we have a good group of residents who come to get their flu shots on Saturday, October 5, 9 am-1 pm. Pre-registration takes place on Thursday, Octo-ber 3, 3-5 pm, just to help accelerate the paperwork pro-cess. Walgreen’s is our host and they will assist residents with billing their insurance, just be sure to bring in your insurance cards.

The Reservations for 2014 are beginning and submissions will be requested based on priority. Next year with the 30th Anni-versary Plans se-curing the dates for their events, it will cer-tainly seem that there is less to choose from. The photo sessions will be starting in January-June and the availability of the Art Room will be limited. Everyone will have the opportuni-ty to make an appointment for a photo shoot and order additional pictures if desired. Note: More information to follow from the 30th Anniversary Committee.

The Community Services Committee has looked into seminars that could benefit the community. This month a “Seniors and the Law” Seminar will be presented on Thursday, October 17 at 1 pm. It should be quite informa-tive and a pamphlet will be given out on the day of. Resi-dent Forrest Newberg will discuss some of the issues se-niors should be aware of and of great concern.

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room for the recumbent. The recumbent bike has gained popularity, as it allows you to bicycle sitting down which some people find easier and more stable to ride.

Remember the Hearing Aid Check on the 2nd Thurs-day of the month from 1:30pm – 3:00pm. This service has been provided for many years by Mr. Tubbs and it has been appreciated.

Our Fitness Trainer, Cheryl Schindler continues to make herself available on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 12-2pm in the Fitness Center. If you should desire a more structured program she will set that up with you.

Thank you to our Woodchucks for all the help with the Annual Flea Market. This event brings so many new fac-es to the Clubhouse and it feels like community as resi-dents beg, barter and “not steal” from fellow neighbors. The hot dogs were “delish.” The treasures and junk were to die for and being in the Clubhouse was a welcomed spot — creating a cool zone for all to enjoy!

This month brings the long daylight hours to a close, so on Sunday, November 2, change those clocks back an hour.

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BOARD MEETINGSOHCC Session I

Monday, October 14, 10 amMykonos Room

OHCC Session IIThursday, October 17, 10 am

Abravanel Hall

VILLAGE MEETINGSCorfu

Wednesday, October 23, 1:30 pmLadies Club Room

MajorcaWednesday, October 23, 9 am

Ladies Club RoomMykonos

Monday, October 28, 1 pmLadies Club Room

SantoriniFriday, October 18, 2 pm

Ladies Club RoomZante

Friday, October 11, 9:30 amLadies Club Room

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

ARCThursday, October 10 & 24,

9:30 amHomeowners Association

Audio Visual CommitteeTuesday, October 22, 11 amHomeowners Association

Community Service CommitteeFriday, October 11, 10 am

Clubhouse Art Room

Facilities Management Committee Tuesday, October 15, 2 pmHomeowners Association

Golf Course CommitteeThursday, October 31, 2 pm

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Landscape CommitteeFriday, October 4, 10 amHomeowners Association

Marketing & Communication Committee

Wednesday, October 16, 10 amHomeowners Association

Executive CommitteeWednesday, October 23, 9:30 am

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alternate transportation services Update — city of oceanside

In June seniors who registered in Oceanside’s Solu-tions for Seniors on the Go program found out the hard way that the $5 door-to-door Van Service, the most attrac-tive amenity offered by the City, was temporarily sus-pended until further notice. The unofficial explanation was that they were in the process of negotiating for a new carrier. However, it is suspected without tangible proof that they simply ran out of Grant Funds. This is believ-able in view of their assertion that the number of seniors registering for the program is increasing at the rate of al-most 30% a year. It is obvious that funding does not in-crease at the same pace as the demand for service. As a result, service may continue to be at risk in the future.

However, on August 26, letters were mailed to all reg-istered seniors notifying them that Van Service would re-sume on September 9 and the other services, Taxi Scrip and Volunteer Drivers would continue unchanged. If you are 65 or older and are no longer able to drive, you can register with the program by calling the Oceanside Senior Center at 760 435-5253 or 760 435-3109 (Janet Grate), 8 am to 4 pm in order to receive an application form and a permanent passenger ID number required when request-ing all services. Or you can obtain an application form from the rack next to the Clubhouse Front Desk. Be sure to sign the waiver on the reverse side.

The following is a summary of the services offered un-der the program to get you to and from medical and den-tal appointments, pharmacies and grocery stores. Chang-es and additional instructions have been emboldened.

Van servicesIntended for all destinations within Oceanside as well

as Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, Scripps Encinitas, Kaiser Carlsbad, Kaiser San Marcos, Palomar San Marcos and any medical facility in the Tri-City area. Once reg-istered reservations are made by calling FACT, the new carrier, at 1-888-924-3228. Reservation hours are 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Hours for rides are 6 am to 6 pm seven days a week. Reservations must be made a mini-mum of 72 hours in advance and can be made up to 7 days

in advance. Personal Care Attendants or companions will be accommodated upon request at no extra charge. The fare is $5 each way (cash only). Tipping not required. You should reserve your return trip at the same time as the initial trip or risk a potentially long wait.

taxi scrip$20 worth of taxi scrip will cost you only $7 but you

are limited to $80 worth of scrip a month for $28. Scrip is best used locally since $80 worth of scrip will only take you about 40 miles one way. It should be ordered early in the month since supplies are limited. You can choose scrip from either Yellow Cab or 24/7. Both are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Reservations can be made at any time up to 1 hour in advance. New amenity this year – You may purchase your scrip by phone with either a Visa or MasterCard by calling 760-435-5253 or 760-435-3109. If ordering by mail, make you check payable to the City of Oceanside and mail to Solutions for Seniors on the Go at 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054

Volunteer Driver serviceFree door-to-door service (no tipping) is offered from

Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and is limit-ed to the North County Area. Due to high demand, medi-cal and dental appointments have priority over groceries in scheduling. Each rider is limited to 4 rides per month. Requests for rides must be made at least 1 week in ad-vance and may be requested up 30 days in advance. Call the Transportation Coordinator at the same 2 numbers quoted in other sections of this article. Unless you are financially impaired, this should be your last option be-cause of high demand and limited number of drivers cur-rently available who are in turn restricted to 250 miles per month.

Please note that all of the above information has been published under the auspices of the Community Service Committee. Changes may unexpectedly occur in the fu-ture. It is recommended that you call the Oceanside Com-munity Center to confirm or clarify the information of in-terest to you.

Other forms of alternate transportation will be reiter-ated in future issues of this publication.


Clubs and Activities

BinGo BinGo BinGoOur last BINGO game of 2013 is on October 19,

with the doors opening at 6:30 pm and play start-ing at 7 pm in Abravanel Hall. Cash prizes for each game and the big cover all finale in 50 numbers or fewer will get you $1,000. Tasty refreshments will be served too.

We’ll be entertaining you in the same inimitable manner with ice cream snacks.Don’t forget, you need to be at least 18 years old

to participate and, if there are any questions about your age, please bring a valid ID.

aeroBics clUBLow to no impact aerobics – NO JUMPING!

• MONDAYS - 10 am to 11 am (weights from10:50 am to 11 am)

Instructor: Christine Alisiani• WEDNESDAYS - 10 am to 11 am (weights from 10:50

am to 11 am)Instructor: Christine Alisiani

• FRIDAYS – 10 am to 11:15 am (weights, tubing & exer-cise balls

from 10:45 am to 11:15 am)Instructor: Sharon NelsonCOST - $3 per class attended

(You can pay for and try out two classes without joining the Club)

ANNUAL DUES – $6(Please make check payable to OH Aerobics)

anGlers President Paul Yoshida announces the Oc-

tober 8 Club meeting at 7 pm in the Mykonos Room at the Clubhouse. All members and guests are in-vited to attend monthly meetings held the second Tues-day of the month in the Mykonos Room. Come to the meeting to hear about the plans for the November 12 end-of-the-year dinner at John’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill in Vista The August two day off-shore trip was an adventure.

The weather was up and the wind blew a gale for two days. We fished as far as 120 miles south from Point Loma to catch limits of Yellowtail for all of the 18 anglers and crew members on board. In addition, we caught five Blue-fin tuna, one Dorado and one Skipjack, on the first day. The jackpot was won by guest Henri Bisson with a nice 30 pound yellowtail. On the second day the only fish caught was a small Yellowtail caught and released on the troll by Cass Teele. We were all glad to get back to port in one piece after two tough days on the ocean with big seas and high winds, with a supply of fresh fish for the annual summer BBQ. If you have any questions concerning the fishing trips or about the Club, feel free to call President Paul Yoshida at 760-940-8871, or Charter Master Rollin Grider at 760-726-9594.

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A great time was had by all at the annual summer BBQ and fish fry on August 24. Members of the Club put on a great party for 140 members, guests of members, and residents of the Ocean Hills community. All of the fish were caught by members of the Club, and everyone had a fun time eating, visiting and dancing the night away on a perfect summer evening to the music of the Bayou Broth-ers Band. A thank you to President Paul and co-chairs Ron and Beth Mercier and the committee for helping put on the best party of the year.Please join us at the October 8 meeting for fun and

fellowship about angling in our local waters, and the latest “Fish stories.” We still have some space left on our last day and a half trip for the year, on The Pacific Voyager, October 29 – 31. You may sign up at the Front Desk, place your check in the Club’s check envelope and select your bunk. We will discuss plans for fishing in 2014, take reservations for the end of the year party in November, elect officers for 2014 and have another drawing at our October meeting with a chance for you to win some great prizes, if your lucky ticket is drawn. Tickets are 6 for $5, or $1 each. Come join us and have a chance to win some good prizes at our monthly drawing.

art loVers clUBWhat’s Coming Up for the Art Lovers’ Club?Bus Trip: “A Tour of Liberty Station’s Art

World.” In the 1960’s the Naval Training Center (NTC) was a hotbed of military activity. Now it is a hotbed for art and is known as Liberty Station. We will visit the San Diego Women’s Museum, the San Diego Watercolor Society, and the Visions Art Museum, plus Sophie’s Gallery and Gift Shop. We will also meet and greet the featured fiber artist, Valya, at the Visions Art Museum.

When: Wednesday, October 16Departure: 9 am from the overflow parking lot (Arrive

home approximately 3:30 pm)Cost: $48 (A “sit down” lunch is included in price.) Our

bus is limited to 55 peopleSign up: Sign up at Clubhouse. A waiting list will be

available. Sign up ends October 9. Please put the lunch selection number on your check and on the sign up sheet. Checks made out to Art Lovers. There are flyers in the Club’s folder describing your lunch selections

Home Meeting: Tuesday, November 19 at 1 pm in the Mykonos Room

IMPORTANT! We will vote for the new Art Lovers Board Members! If you are interested on serving on the





Art Lovers Board, please call Sylvia Carson or Margo Friedman.

SPECIAL SPEAKER: Darlene KatzAward winning artist, Darlene Katz, works extensively

with oil and acrylic paints, pencil, charcoal, and clay sculpture. Darlene says: “I am a scientist by training, and an artist by choice. Both fields require identical skills; art requires a knowledge of technical information and science requires creativity. The power and resulting statement of my paintings comes from the technical interpretation of the work. My goal for each painting is to capture the emotion of a moment in time.” If you would like to see some of Darlene’s work, go to www.studiokatz.com.

SAVE THIS DATE! Tuesday, December 10 ARTFULLY YOURS HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE!

When: Tuesday, December 10Where: Abravanel HallTime: A short Art Lovers Meeting at 12 Noon to

introduce your 2014 Board Members.The Artfully Yours Boutique will begin at 12:30 pm.This boutique is opened to all residents, family, and

friends! Come and support over 20 vendors offering great gifts for the holiday or any time of the year!

Ballroom Dance clUBWe continue to have our social dances every

second Friday of the month. Participation fluctuates between 90 to 110 attendees, so we usually have plenty of room for more people to attend. Even if you are not a member of the Club, you are very welcome to come and dance with us. We always dance to a live band from 7 pm to 10 pm and the cost of attending is only $10 for non-members. Residents of OHCC who are not Club members, who want to attend any of our Friday social, should make a check for $10 (to OH Ballroom Club) and place it in the Ballroom Club envelope at the Front Desk not later than the Monday preceding the Friday Dance. For more info please call Ana Yoshida at 760-940-8871.

We continue to offer free dance lessons every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 4 pm. These dances are taught by George and Miriam Mozes who have lots of patience and work with individual people as well as couples to make sure that everyone gets the patterns (steps) that they teach. Each month they teach a different dance. In September they taught the Tango and in October they teach the Swing. The Club extends a warm invitation to all OHCC residents to take advantage of these free



lessons. We especially invite the “newbies” the residents who moved-in in the last two years, to come and check us out. Please call George or Miriam Mozes at 760-941-5175.

We are also continuing with our Monday classes (every Monday from 4 pm to 5 pm). For the last few weeks we learned the Western Two Step (Cowboy Two Step). We keep learning new and fun dances. The Monday classes are taught by a professional teacher. The cost is $5 per class, per person for Club members and $7 for non-members. Again, anyone can attend. Call us to find out what dance we will learn next.

Please remember: No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

BilliarDs clUBSeptember was busy month. We began with

a lesson on “Break Shots” on the 2nd. “Give us a Break” the crowd chanted, and instructor Keith Thompson certainly did. Turns out there’s a lot more to it than “Hit it as hard as you can!”

That was followed by a Professional Pool Seminar on the 10th by the inimitable Calvin Coker. Calvin started

off with a private lesson (which all were invited to witness), then displayed high quality cues for members who wanted to upgrade from our house cues, and finally presented an hour and a half group seminar on “Everything A Beginner Needs to Know.” It was a full evening that was very enthusiastically received.

On the 12th we had a “Goodbye Party” for Marshall and Joyce Coil, who moved to another community on the 21st. Marshall was a founder of the Billiards Club, and served as Club President for an incredible 15 years! Surely an unequalled record. Marshall, now President Emeritus, finished off the evening by teaching us two of his favorite pool games: 7-Up and Kansas. THANK YOU Marshall and Joyce – you will be missed!

In October we will have two touring professionals (the Ulrich brothers, Louis and Josh) here to teach us Team 8-Ball Strategies. After a couple weeks in which to practice, we will put their lessons to use in our Coed Team 8-Ball Tournament. In addition, there will be another six lessons throughout this month.

Do come down, take a look at the new tables, and shoot a little pool. The Billiards Room is open to everyone, whenever the Clubhouse is open, and visitors are always welcome!



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BirDwatchers clUBCLUB PARTY: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22,

MYKONOS ROOM, at 12 pm. This will also be the last meeting for the year, but monthly walks will continue. Cost is $10 per member, spouse, or significant other. RESERVATIONS BY OCTOBER 14. Place your check in the Birdwatchers envelope at the Front Desk.

Catering by Pollo Loco. Menu to include: chicken, rice, coleslaw, black beans, fruit, chips, salsa, guacamole, and dessert. For beverages we will have wine, sparkling cider, and coffee. Entertainment will be by the “Wee 3” along with great prizes. Sure to be a fun time. For questions, contact Joan Comito at 760-940-8513 or Karen Carrothers at 760-940-8992.The walk this month will be TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8,

to Lake Hodges, West Side, in Rancho Bernardo at the Ed Brown Senior Center at West Bernardo Drive. Meet at the overflow lot to form carpools and receive directions.Be at the lot by 7:45 am for DEPARTURE AT 8 am.

Bring hat, water, walking stick if you use one, binoculars, and wear sturdy shoes (closed toe). Bring optional money for lunch and gas for the driver.The Lake Hodges trail will pass through open fields

then follow the lake itself. In the past we have seen

several duck species, egrets, herons, other water birds, along with several birds of prey including a Bald eagle. We will also be on the lookout for a variety of land birds along the trail.

On our bird walks we notice that some birds walk while others hop. Those that walk spend a lot of time foraging on the ground. Walking is more energy efficient since it doesn’t require birds to catapult their entire body mass forward with each step. Birds that spend time in trees hop from branch to branch; it is the most effective way for them to move around. The habit is carried over when they are on the ground.

BocceGood morning boys and girls. Has it been

warm enough for you? If not I have heard of a couple of other places I could recommend. Even our most ardent Bocce fans are complaining about the heat. Our next tournament is about ready to begin and I have heard of some players thinking about clothing optional. We will see if they really meant it. The membership is growing very steadily, and some of the new players look very promising. Our Shuffleboard membership is sort



of stuck in a rut. Those of us who enjoy the game are certainly having a good time and the competition is very tough. After the bocce tournament we will try again to encourage a Shuffleboard one for all of the adventurous. We are still seeking names to be included on our next year’s board, so come on in and test the waters of putting on parties and running the games.

Bocces for the month of August were as follows: 6 bocces Bill Curtin and A. J. Lipitz; 5 bocces Forest Newburg; 4 bocces Julie Gilchrist and Barbara Kaiser; 3 bocces Al Fried, and Bob Mayer; 2 bocces Priscilla Baker, Jack Conifry, Bob Pollack, Craig Powers, Eddie Ramseyer, Bob Rogers, Lee Salek, Jerry St. James and 1 bocce Jim Amighi, Bill Baker, Olive Bishop, Joan Comito, Joe Forman, Betty Kaufman, Harriet Maldonado, Harry McGuire, Peggy Newburg, Natalie Pedigo, Jackie Ramseyer, Virginia Sackett, Don Sampsel, and Darryl Vincent.

CONGRATULATIONS and keep those bocces rolling in.

BriDGe FoUnDersDUPlicate

We are rapidly approaching the holiday season again. Where has the year gone? We have some announcements of some events coming up.On the last Tuesday, October 29, we will be celebrating

Halloween. Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded for best costumes.

Club elections will also be held on that same day before the party. Dolores Neilson and Juanita

Petter were approved for the nominating committee for this year. Please consider running for any office next year. It is very important that you attend this election meeting to cast your vote. Be there promptly at 6 pm, so we can finish our business and start our party.

Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 3. We have reserved Abravanel Hall for that night for our

Holiday bridge dinner. All guests are welcome. Further details will be in the November Newsletter.On the first Tuesday of every month, only, we will be

playing bridge in the Mykonos Room. We will continue playing in Abravanel hall on the other Tuesdays of the month.

High scorers for August were as follows: In the N/S position Nancy Read and Lillian Kirkham with a 62.86%.

In the E/W Position we had a tie, Marianne Parlin and Gloria Overall with a 66.67%. Dolores and Dan Neilson also with a 66.67%. Congratulations to all of you!

As a reminder, if you need a partner, please contact Mary and Hal Myers. They can be reached at 760-295-9612. They will do their best to find you one. If you cannot reach Hal or Mary, please call Nancy Schummer at 760-631-4361.

BriDGe FriDaY PartYOh my, the time she iza rushin’ by; it’s time

for ginger bread and pumpkin pie. Mark your calendar and plan now for our annual December luncheon on Friday, December 6 at the Shadowridge Country Club. Menu options and cost will be available next month.

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Sign-ups for our regular Friday Bridge begin at 11 am so we can start playing by 11:30 am. We always have freshly popped popcorn, cookies, tea and coffee. The first Friday of every month we are treated to sandwiches prepared by our members. Intermediate players are welcome. You don’t need to bring a partner; just $1. Please come join us.

August winners were:August 2 1st Ruth Miller 5060 2nd Phyllis Ward 3910August 9 1st Barbara Mitchell. 5150 2nd Ruth Miller 5130 August 16 1st Betty Gordon 5000 2nd Jackie Cohen 3620August 23 1st Charlene Kinder 4130 2nd Barbara Mitchell 3820August 30 1st Doris Kinder 4370 2nd Zita Rudvalis 4250

BriDGe thUrsDaY niGht PartY

It’s time to carve the pumpkins and welcome back the travelers. You’ve been missed and we look forward to your return to our Thursday night bridge group. New to the village and thinking about joining us; think no longer. Bring your partner and a dollar for the evening. What we don’t give away in prize money pays for our cookies and coffee. We’re a friendly bunch and welcome all intermediate players. We meet every Thursday in Abravanel Hall. Cookies, coffee and chit chat start at 6 pm and bridge begins at 6:30 pm.

August winners were Ruth Miller and Joyce Knight (2 times), Barbara Mitchell and Lorna Goodman, Dorothy Skibel and Jan Barmasse, and Lois Chant and Marianne Herkert.

choral societYWe have begun our rehearsals for our

December Holiday Concert and it is great to be singing again after a long, quiet summer! We have a wonderful group with about 12 new members (several men!) who have joined us and, watch out ladies, the men are coming




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through loud and strong!Rehearsals have been fun as we are learning a few

new songs and singing many of the “oldies but goodies” but some “with a twist.” Our regular rehearsals are on Thursday mornings, 10 am to 12 pm in the Ladies Club Room. (We have outgrown the Mens Club Room!) We have sectional rehearsals on Tuesday mornings in the Music Room…10 am-sopranos, 10:30 am-altos, 11 am-tenors, and 11:30 am-basses. While not mandatory, the sectional rehearsals are where we best learn our individual parts, and we urge everyone to attend even if it is only once in awhile!

Our December Concert is Sunday, December 15, at 2 pm and it is FREE! We hope you will come to the concert and let us entertain you. We will ask you to sing along with a couple of the old standards as well and, as always, we will have some refreshments. We promise to put you in the holiday mood and we promise to give you a couple of laughs as well!

If you are interested in checking us out, please talk with one of the Chorale members or call Donna Russell at 760-945-5558. Remember…if you can hum, you can come!

cinematic anD mUsical art aPPreciation

WEEKEND FILMS: Films are shown in the Clubhouse Ladies Club Room every Friday, Saturday and Sunday unless exempted by a priority event or holiday. Show times are at 2:30 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm each day unless the film is over 2 hours and 20 minutes in length. When this occurs, the 5 pm show will be omitted. The week’s program is published every Thursday and is also available on the Movie Hotline 760-758-1216, Ext 5. It is advisable to check the MPAA ratings for possibly offensive subject matter before attending.Coming to Ocean Hills from approximately mid-

October to mid-November are: “Room 237” (73), “Much

Ado About Nothing” (74), “The East” (71), “Before Midnight” (89), “This is Martin Bonner” (76), “Laurence Anyways (French)” (72), “A Hijacking (Danish)” (77), “In the House (French)” (67), and ”Fill the Void” (Israel) (70). Unfortunately, there is a dearth of quality Hollywood films up for release in DVD during this period.The numbers appearing after the above film titles

represent the combined average critical and popular rating on a scale of 0 to 100 as published by Rotten Tomatoes.com and IMDB.com. A rating between 60 and 100 signifies the highest rated films. Also, please check the Coming Attractions Bulletin Board posted outside the Men’s Club Room for reserved films that are in circulation but not yet available in DVD.

MIDWEEK FILMS: A critically acclaimed contemporary Foreign Film from any country is shown every Wednesday at 7 pm only.

The title of the Foreign Film to be shown is available every Thursday from the Clubhouse Front Desk or by calling the Movie Hotline. Some titles are not known until the last minute. Potential selections are to be found on the Coming Attractions Bulletin Board. Seating is on a first come, first served basis and guests of residents are always welcome.

FOREIGN FILM CLASSICS: Scheduled on Monday, October 21 at 1 pm by the Foreign Film Classic Group is the 1970 Italian classic and Oscar winner “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” directed by Vittorio De Sica.

MUSICAL FINE ARTS: The Musical Fine Arts Group is next scheduled to meet on Saturday, October 5 at 10 am. The program will consist of an exciting new art form called Tanztheater as conceived by Pina Bausch, the German choreographer who successfully blended the beautiful opera “Orpheus and Eurydice” by Christoph Willibald Gluck with contemporary dance. Each singer in the opera has a dancer counterpart who dances simultaneously while the arias are sung.

If you are interested in joining either the Foreign Film Classic or Musical Fine Arts Group or in just attending one of the programs mentioned above, please contact the



writer since seating is limited. Becoming a member would entitle you to automatically receive a monthly invitation and an annual program which can also be found in the literature racks adjacent to the Clubhouse Front Desk. Frank Petronella 760-414-9070 [email protected]

GarDen clUBAttention Orchid lovers! Be sure to attend

the Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, October 9. Sarah Moreno’s presentation about growing and caring for orchids will be very informative and helpful. The guest speaker begins at 10 am, and the general meeting will follow. Please join us for coffee and treats served at 9:30 am.

The orchid may be considered one of the worlds’ most beautiful flowers, and growing them has become a hobby for many Ocean Hills residents. “Orchids 101 for Awesome Results” will be presented by Sarah Moreno, a staff member at Cal Pacific Orchid Farms. Cal Pacific is a family-owned greenhouse that caters to orchid enthusiasts as well as to novices. The showroom in Encinitas displays hundreds of blooming orchids from all over the world. Cal Pacific creates unique arrangements, carries orchid supplies, and offers a room and board service. Customers

are welcome to bring in their non-blooming orchid collection to be repotted and grown. Moreno has lived in southern California since she was nine years old. While raising her family she opened a small succulent nursery in Vista. She has been working at Cal Pacific for the past eight years in the Sales and Design department.

Historically the meaning of orchids has included wealth, love, beauty, and refinement. To the ancient Greeks orchids suggested virility. Orchids changed to being a symbol of luxury when orchid collecting became very popular in Victorian England. During Victorian times one needed to be wealthy enough to import orchids and wealthy enough to build greenhouses to grow them. Today, orchids are regarded as symbols of rare and delicate beauty. Giving an orchid as a gift is a sure sign of love and affection.

Other Garden Club news:At the August Garden Club meeting, Marcia Ward,

Beautification Fund Chair, proposed that the Garden Club would donate $6,500 to help pay for the landscap-ing near the back gate. A vote was taken and the proposal was unanimously passed by all members in attendance.

Ellen Nelson, Outside Tour Chair, is organizing a trip to the Temecula Olive Oil Company. Participants will tour the groves and observe the harvesting and the press-



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ing of the olives. The Garden Club Holiday Luncheon will be held on

Wednesday, December 11. Come watch the Spanish pa-ella simmer while sipping Sangria. Tickets will go on sale at the October meeting, so don’t forget your checkbooks.

melvina’s tips:For most of the country, fall is here and winter is

approaching. San Diego gardens are still in full swing. Keep pruning your plants for shaping purposes. Prune out deadwood from camellias and azaleas. Also, thin buds for bigger flowers. If you wish to make starts for your plants, early October is a good time to do it. Cut a six inch stem. Remove the leaves from the bottom node and dip in a product such as Root-tone. Place in a peat pot. When the roots grow through the pot, transfer into a larger pot or directly into your garden. Continue to set out cool season annuals and bulbs.

Water cactus and succulents minimally. Fertilize everything with a half strength (10-10-10) balanced fertilizer. Continue your snail patrols and bait if you desire. It is time to divide day lilies, agapanthus, Shasta daisies, belladonna, clivia, moraea, irises and gazaneas. Cut back on watering. Set your irrigation system to water

only in the early morning so moisture will not remain on the leaves overnight. Continue to plant bedding plants from six packs including violas and pansies. I prefer violas as they having a longer blooming period and do not hang their heads when ready to “give up the ghost.” My violas lasted from November through August this year. If you can find Johnny-jump-ups, do try them. They are a smaller variety of violas and more hardy. They also re-seed freely. I haven’t been able to find them in a couple of years. Fall is San Diego’s best planting period. Why? Because the air cools down, but the earth stays warm-a combination that works wonders for newly planted plants. The cooler air makes for less heat stress on leaves while the warm earth encourages new root growth

GolF clUBThe question this month is--WHO will win

the second annual Ocean Hills Open? There are 6 ladies and 26 men entered, and Sally Palmer will be defending her title from last year. There are 31 matches over a period of 5 weeks. Read this article next month for results.

Guys and Dolls will be played on Sunday, October 27 and Marilyn Vetlesen suggests we wear orange and black to celebrate Halloween. The trick will be playing, and the treat will be winning. Please get your $4 per person and team names to the casa door by October 20.

Our Monday and Tuesday, October 14 and 15 Special Tournament will be sponsored by Pipes Plumbing. The cost is $8 per person and the money, team members and choice of day can be dropped off from September 11 to October 6. Verl Lobb will be doing the cooking.

Hope everyone enjoyed the fun day at Shadowridge. The October Touring Amateurs will be played at Reidy Creek Golf Course on Monday, October 21. The cost will be $20 for walkers and $30 for riders. If you don’t have a full team, Barbara and Dave Demarest will try and help you out. Money should be in the special box at their home by October 14. Sponsors for this event are Aegis Living at Shadowridge and Walgreens on Cannon Road.

The November Touring Amateurs will be on Monday, November 18 at the Lawrence Welk Fountains Course and will again be sponsored by Walgreens Drugs on Cannon Road. The cost is $35 including cart and the deadline is November 11.

A special request please. We ask that you don’t use the brown envelopes designated for tournament entries as scrap paper. We do sometimes run out and have a problem. There is always scrap paper on the shelf. Thank you. We appreciate your cooperation.





helPinG hanDsHelping Hands maintains an inventory

of wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes and shower chairs for temporary use by people living in Ocean Hills Country Club. Our inventory of four wheel walkers is at an all-

time low. Please check your storage areas for medical assistance items that you are no longer using. You can help a neighbor in OHCC by donating your equipment to Helping Hands. One of our volunteers listed below will pick up or deliver items at no cost.

Thanks for your support.Larry Bowers 760-639-1989Tim Wilbur 760-639-5221Jack Collar 760-598-0580Dan Mathews 760-724-2744

Kennel KlUBThe new artificial turf has been installed in

the Dog Park. Penny Ostergaard, Secretary of the Kennel Klub, recently visited the 4 o’clock group to interview owners and dogs on what their opinion was of the new turf. Margo Lipps and Gracie (poodle, lab and spaniel mix) liked the clean look and feel of the turf. Barbara Davis said that Mattie (schnauzer/poodle mix) thought the turf was great for playing and chasing around with other dogs. Ron Carso brought Comet (Bichon Poodle Mix) to the Park and Comet feels right at home and doesn’t get dirty anymore. Comet has a nice smile! Paul Steinberg and Tiger (Bichon/Poodle Mix) are both retired and like the way the new turf looks. They come to the Park every day and just hang out. Last, but not least, Holly Radziwon showed up with three dogs, Daniel (Spaniel visiting OHCC), Mickey (Poodle and Lhasa mix) and Gigi (Chihuahua mix). All 3 dogs greeted everyone and appeared to think that the Dog Park was just great!

ANNUAL 2013 MEETING will be held November 9, at 10 am in the Mykonos Room. We will be voting on a new name for the Kennel Klub (Board felt that we should consider a name change so that the Club would be all pet inclusive). Please submit your choice of name change to Ellen at [email protected] or call her at 760-305-7114. We will also be voting for 2 new Officers (Vice President and Secretary). Ellen Kippel will stay on as President and John Stark will stay on as Treasurer.

CAT CONNECTION GET TOGETHER will be held Thursday, October 10, at 2 pm on the Lanai. Colleen McCall will be coordinating this event. This is for cat owners and friends of cats.

DOG WALKERS now that the days are getting shorter and darker earlier, dog owners might consider using a reflective collar or leash when walking in the evening. As a precaution, keep your dog close to the curb when walking. It is best to stay clear of cars on Leisure Village Way.

liBrarYIt’s bargain time! If you’re not a member of

the Library, October is the time to join. For $15 per household you not only get all the benefits of being a member throughout 2014 but you’ll begin as soon as you turn your check into the Front Desk. That’s a full three months extra, or 15 months total. What are the benefits? You can sign up for any new

book, and you will be called as soon as your name comes up on the list. You can check out any book on the Reserve Shelf located directly behind the librarian, and you may request that we purchase a book we do not have. And, of course, you can continue to take any book or paperback from the open shelves.

We hate to keep preaching, but please return any book you have finished reading so that others may also enjoy it. Remember, if it’s a hardbound put a rubber band around it and drop it in the slot. We’re still missing many biographies that others are asking for, so if you have one or more that you’ve finished reading, please return them. The same goes for paperbacks.

Last, but certainly not least, we welcome a new librarian, Dorothy Ryburn.

new BooK PUrchases – sePtemBer 2013

TITLE, AUTHOR, CATEGORYAMERICAN GUN, Chris Kyle with William Doyle,

NonFicBEAUTIFUL DAY, Elin Hilderbrand, FicBOMB SHELL, Catherine Coulter, FicTHE CUCKOO’S CALLING, Robert Galbraith, FicTHE ENGLISH GIRL, Daniel Silva, FicFIRST SIGHT, Danielle Steel, FicFLORA, Gail Godwin, FicTHE GIRLS OF ATOMIC CITY, Denise Kiernan,

NonFicHIDDEN ORDER, Brad Thor, FicTHE HIGHWAY, C.J. Box, FicHOTSHOT, Julie Garwood, FicHUNTING EVE, Iris Johansen, FicTHE HUSBAND’S SECRET, Liane Moriarty, FicLIGHT OF THE WORLD, James Lee Burke, FicTHE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, Neil

Gaiman, FicTHE REDEEMER, Jo Nesbo, FicSECOND HONEYMOON, James Patterson and Howard

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ohsPa(Ocean Hills Society for the Performing

Arts)START SPREADING THE NEWS! ABBA-Mania will

be arriving at Ocean Hills Country Club on Saturday, November 9.

ABBA-Mania is an all Canadian cast that is the largest production of ABBA in the world with fantastic looks, vocals and sound. With three back-up musicians, ABBA-Mania recreates ABBA in concert. They are the only production to perform twice for the cast of Mamma-Mia. They have many costume changes, live music and the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and others are saying: “Fantastic,” “Spectacular,” “Incredible,” “Brilliant,” “Lavish Costumes,” “Completely Infectious” and “Vocally Superb!”Tickets in Atlantic City and elsewhere start at $75

and go as high as $175 but our tickets are only $25 and, as always, are subsidized by OHSPA. Tickets are on sale now in our Clubhouse at the Concierge Desk from 10 am to 2 pm on October 1, (Tuesday) and through October 4 (Friday) and you may purchase as many tickets as you wish. After the concierge desk closes on Friday, you may purchase tickets at the Front Desk in the Clubhouse

until we are sold out! Please make your checks payable to OHSPA and we look forward to seeing you at curtain time! Interested in the Star Donor Program for 2014? Call Donna Russell at 760-945-5558 for more information.

PhotoGraPhY clUBFor the month of October, the Photography

Club will make a field trip to the San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens) in Encinitas for a photo shoot. This will occur on Friday, October 11. Our tentative plan is to meet in the overflow parking lot at 9 am for carpooling arrangements, spend several hours in the garden, then, for those interested, have lunch in a local restaurant. Photos will then be reviewed in the regular Photography Club meeting next month in November. There will not be a regular meeting in October, with the possibility of rescheduling it if there is very little interest in the photo shoot. Bud DeMaris is planning to prepare Blu-ray and DVD versions of slide shows of images taken during this shoot. By the time this article reaches you, the Club will have provided you more details and queried as to whether you are interested in participating in this outing. If there is insufficient interest in the shoot, we will cancel the shoot and hold a



regular meeting on Thursday, October 17.Bud DeMaris will be in the Computer/Photo Lab on

Thursday, October 17, from 3 pm until 5 pm for one-on-one help with your digital camera and using it with a computer and printer. For these interested in hands-on experience using Photoshop Elements, Bud will attempt to help you with the particular area you are interested in. Guidance on using the scanner or photo printer is also available. Donated photo paper is available at no cost, or Epson photo paper of several styles can be purchased at cost from Bud. If possible, please let Bud know ahead of time what area you want to address or what photo paper you desire.

racQUet clUBThe Racquet Club held its annual Lanai

party, “Friendship Through Sports,” on August 7, and what a party it was! Wine was served along with appetizers catered by Bobby’s Hideaway Café, to the 120 guests who came to enjoy the evening. Salad and a pasta bar dinner followed, topped later by ice cream novelty desserts. The band Sundance was outstanding, and many danced to the selection of songs suggested by Paul Yoshida and Chuck Miller–fast, slow, and some line dancing. Our large dance floor space lends itself to everyone having room to “do their thing.” The table centerpieces were the complete innovation of Patti Smith, who many of our members (and OHCC residents) see taking photos everywhere! Combine her photography skills and great sense of humor, and the result was centerpiece photos with captions to laugh about–further exemplifying the fun and friendships found through playing our sports. It’s these relationships that keep us all going in our senior years! Other party committee members to thank for helping to make this a great event were Ana Yoshida, Sunny and Dirk Frowein, Brenda Stafford, Karen Kinney, Val Davis, Connie Perkins, Alan Singer, Jo Wichary, Patricia Burke, Joan McAllister, Gerry Livsey, and Dannica Wood. The highlight of the evening was the speech and words of thanks by our four-time president Herb Livsey. Herb presented his beautiful “OHCC Racquet Club” sweatshirts to several members, as he has done at the previous two parties. These sweatshirts are donated to our club by Nike, and Herb personally had them embroidered with our club name. This year the recipients were Valerie Davis, Ellen Baur, Harrison Frank, Brenda Stafford, Jack Morgan, Judy Gagnon, Patti Smith, Joan McAllister, Gerry Livsey, Al Harruff, Debi Vail, and Sunny Frowein. Herb commented on each recipient’s individual contribution to the Racquet Club, making the presentation both entertaining and humorous. The presentation ended with an emphatic note of thanks to Herb, on behalf of all members, for taking on the job of Club president for the past 4 years. While still working and traveling in his basketball scouting career, his leadership and undying energy to tackle all Racquet Club issues is

so very much appreciated by our membership! Thank you so much Herb!

Herb Livsey will head up another pickleball tournament scheduled for Thursday, October 10. These pickleball events fill up quickly, as

we have no shortage of players who love to compete and have fun!

Plans are being made for this year’s Ladies’ Day Tennis Tournament to be held on Saturday, October 26. The three co-chairs of this event are Sally Palmer and Lyn Asaro at760-940-1312 and Jo Wichary at 760-941-7882. The

tournament will include lots of tennis for all levels, all mixed up, with an additional element of surprise thrown in–not limited to lots of food, fun, and merriment! Sign up at Tennis Court 2 showcase or call the girls with any questions. Don’t forget–you can find all Racquet Club information

and photos at our website: http://www.ohccracquetclub.com/.

sailinG clUBThe Sailing Club moved to Abravanel Hall

for its September meeting to accommodate the large turnouts we have been receiving. After enjoying delicious snacks provided by Nancy Gayvert and Sandy Jones and beverages by sommelier Jack Morgan, Commodore Kopolow conducted the business meeting. Club membership is now at 197, with a few members being added every month. The increased membership is reflected both in the attendance at monthly meetings and in the number of members sailing each month. Three boats were scheduled to go on days sails in September, with the possibility of a fourth, if there was enough interest. Vice-Commodore Alan Poulutzian discussed several

upcoming events. The Sailing Club is the host this year for the annual Sailing Club/Racquet Club Holiday Party. The date will be Saturday, December 14 in Abravanel Hall. As usual, it will be an opportunity to dress up (black tie optional), and cost is expected to be about $45 per person. Look for a flier soon with details about the menu, caterer, band, and when ticket sales will begin. Buy your tickets early, because this event always sells out.

He also noted that 2014 will be the 30th anniversary of Ocean Hills Country Club, and that the Sailing Club would be responsible for organizing a Community event for September 30, 2014. He said it had been decided to organize a hot-dog luncheon, and he would be providing more details closer to the event. Alan also discussed the possibility of a Catalina trip in 2014, and asked for a show of interest. As it was considerable, he said such a trip would be pursued next fall.October is the month when the Club elects its officers

for the coming year, and Nominating Committee Chair Ron Danielson announced the slate of candidates: for Commodore, current Vice Commodore Alan Poulutzian;



for Vice Commodore, current Commodore Bob Kopolow; current Secretary Bill Smith and Treasurer Evy Sanfilippo will stand for re-election; and for Fleet Captain, Forrest Newburg. When elections are held at the October meeting, nominations from the floor will also be accepted.

Following the business meeting, Commodore Kopolow gave a demonstration of the Club’s new website and showed how to access it from the Ocean Hills Country Club website. The Sailing Club website contains a link that informs users about future sails and allows you to sign up or add your name to the waiting list.

While the pace of activities will slow down in the fall, there will still be opportunities for day sails. The best way to sign up is to attend the monthly meetings and sign up at the meeting. If you miss the meeting, check either the website or the Sailing Club folder at the Front Desk to see which captain is taking out a boat, and on which date. If the boat is not full, add your name to the list and put a check for $45 in the Club’s check envelope to be added to the sail. Priority goes to those who place their checks in the Sailing Club envelope earliest. Finally, Betty Klaas, our club historian, would appreciate receiving copies of photos you may have taken at the many Club events this summer for our club scrapbook.

Join us at our next meeting on October 1 to enjoy delicious snacks and drinks, vote for officers, and to sign up for upcoming sails. Refreshments are served at 7 pm and the business meeting begins at 7:30 pm.

sewinG, etc.Meeting Times:lst Thursday: 9:30am Business Meeting

2nd Thursday: 9:30 own projects3rd Thursday: 9:30 sewing or craft4th Thursday: 9:30 sewing or craftEvery Tuesday afternoon: 1-3pm Beading Tuesday Evenings: 6-8pm Informal MeetingsEvery Friday: 1-3 pm QuiltingAt the end of August we had our summer luncheon. It

was catered by Souplantation and the program was a different type of Show and Tell. Handmade items were displayed but the general theme was to bring your oldest item. The variety was interesting and there were quite a number of crafted items more than 50 years old - many are still being worn and used today. Good things never go out of style!

The September sewing project was a Reverse Applique Sweatshirt. LaVergne brought two samples to the 1st Thursday September meeting and we should have quite a few more on display at the 1st Thursday in October. Through some kind of magic - a simple sweatshirt turns into a very attractive jacket. As I write this I am still gathering my materials for the project and if my jacket looks anything like the two LaVergne brought I will be absolutely delighted (and not a little surprised). Come on October 3 and take a look.

There are two NEW Events on our Sewing, Etc. schedule - one is Sewing and the other Etc.

ETC: Barbara Roe is hosting Card Making get-togethers on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. They are from 12 pm to 1:30 pm and the room location has been moving around so look for them in the Ladies Clubroom or the Art Room. Barbara has a lot of supplies but if you have specific stamps or embossing powder, maybe a heat gun, bring them along. There are a few pictures of completed cards on the website.

SEWING: A three month (September, October, November) “Sew-In” trial, 9 am to 5 pm. This is a get-together for serious sewers to work on their own projects in a spacious and congenial atmosphere. It is a non-hosted event. Bring your own equipment; many will be bringing their own machines. You are free to use Club equipment, i.e. a sewing machine, but need to get it out and put it away yourself. You might want to bring a packed lunch if you plan on being there all day.

As always more information and lots of pictures are online at ohccsewingclub.com courtesy of Shannon.

solosOur 2013 programs continue with Comedy

in the Hall!On Monday, October 21 at 6:30 pm, join us in Abravanel

Hall for some old time situation comedies. We laughed a lot when we did this last year, so we will try it one more time! We will provide coffee, tea and some nice desserts; you bring any snacks or beverage you would like to enjoy! Oh, and bring your friends as well! This is a free event and no reservation is needed.

Please remember we open the doors at 6 pm and shows will start around 6:30 pm. The poster on the Clubhouse bulletin board and the SOLOScene also has details of our event. Come join us for an evening of laughter!

We look forward to seeing all of you there!

swim clUBAttention swimmers and pool lovers! The

Swim Club is nominating a “new” Board.The slate of officers will be presented at the October

24 meeting at 4 pm and we will elect officers. Please contact Estelle Altork, the Nominating Committee Chair, or any of the standing Board members to express your interest and ideas. Our email: [email protected], the Swim Club has about five meetings

per year. We usually sponsor two parties per year and offer a Swim Clinic in the summer for 6-8 weeks. We love the pool and always advocate for safety, ambience, and community interest.

Are you enjoying the pool, meeting friends, making new friends, swimming laps, exercising, playing volleyball, socializing, meditating? Then take over the Swim Club!



Re-create it! Make it your Club! The Swim Club can be whatever you and the members want it to be. No need to follow the guidelines of the past. The Swim Club’s books and databases have been developed and improved over the years. We even have a membership list by village! We have great members a beautiful banner and we are financially stable.

Two of our Swim Clinic leaders, Frank Tanner and Anne Williams participated in the San Diego Senior Games in August. Their Master’s team won first place overall. Frank won first place in the 50 fly, 200 freestyle, and 400 intramural. He won second place in the 100 and 200 backstroke. Frank did quite well in the relays also. Anne won first place in the 400, 800 and 1500 freestyle. Anne also won first place in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and achieved a national record! Congratulations to Frank and Anne and thanks for being so inspirational!Our beautiful salt water pool is kept a gentle 84 to 86

degrees year round. It opens at 6 am and closes at 10:30 pm. Lap lanes are up at 6 am

and down a few minutes before 9 am for the aerobics class five days per week for one hour (for a fee). Children’s hours are 11 am till 2 pm daily.

Reserve Sunday, December 1 from 12 pm to 3 pm for our Fabulous Holiday Brunch!

Do not miss the Swim Club meeting October 24 at 4 pm in the Ladies Club Room. Refreshments will be served. See you at the pool rain or shine!

the senior Fitness clUBThe Senior Fitness Club meets Tuesdays at 1

pm and Thursdays at 11 am in Abravanel Hall. The annual dues are $5 and the class fee is $3 per class.The classes consist of low-impact exercise, including

balance and coordination, flexibility and range of motion, stretching and strengthening. Come on down and join us!

Instructor, Carl Grubbs, is a Senior Fitness Coach who has taught Senior Fitness classes at OHCC and other locations for over 12 years. He has won numerous medals in the Senior Olympics.

theater artsTheater Arts enjoyed a fabulous

performance by the magician Spellman on September 2. We had a huge turnout...thanks to all!

On October 7 we will be treated to JEFF JOHNSON, a Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, and Sam Cooke Tribute Singer, performing some well-known songs from the 50s and 60s, including: You Send Me; Chain Gang; Twistin’ the Night Away; Wonderful World; Shake Rattle and Roll and more! If you can’t resist getting up and moving to the music, don’t worry...there will be room on the floor for dancing! The meeting starts at 7 am in Abravanel Hall with Frank Boynton at the piano from 6:30 to 7 pm; we all appreciate Frank’s contribution.

Not yet a member? Well, pay your $10 dues on October 7 and you will be paid up until January of 2015! That will give you admission to our October performance, as well as our Sunday, November 3 program of the San Diego Harmony Bell Ringers and a reduced price for our December Holiday Party! We are looking forward to our October 25-26

performances of Potpourri, a collection of one act plays, Playreader’s Group, and musical performers, including OHCC’s Jammers. Many of our residents will be seen in that production. In the various casts will be Frank Boynton, Dee Wardell, Maureen Schneider, Art Kellerman, Phyllis Buvel, Carol Lingenfelter, Sid Roth, Jack Pivo, Donna Stark, Steve McConnell, Ginny O’Hara, Walt Kelber, Diane Kaminsky, Lois Powazek, David Fitzwilliam, Virginia McConnell, and maybe more to come. One of our new directors, Jayelle Sargent, will be directing Deepest Secrets, written by Cathy Lyness Wilson. The Business Card, an award winning play, will be directed by its author, Frank Ritter. Steve McConnell will direct the Playreaders, and our final selection, 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, will be directed by Thelma White, another of our Director’s Workshop attendees. Tickets will be $5 each and will go on sale two weeks before the production. Watch your mailbox for a flyer!

traVel clUBOur monthly meeting will be held on

Monday, October 14 at 6:30 pm, in Abravanel Hall. Program: Canadian Rockies.

October 17 - $108. Due to popular demand, we are going to Italy--for the second time! We will feel like Italian citizens when Anthony Davi, our tour guide gives us his famous interpretation of days gone by. He is known as “Mr. Little Italy” himself. We will receive headsets so we can listen to his every word. After a leisurely stroll, we will have lunch at Zucchero’s Café. Following lunch, another great adventure awaits us when we drive to Coronado Island and enjoy a gondola experience.

November 15 - Annual Birthday Bash and Installation Banquet - $25 Members,

$35 for Guests - 6 pm. This year we are celebrating birthstones. Entrée choices are Mahi Mahi, Stuffed Chicken Breast, or Steak Diane. See detailed flyer at the Clubhouse for sign-ups.

December 8 - Mission Inn Brunch and Tour - $100. Wait List Only!

***2014***January 31 - Matinee, Palm Springs Follies, “The Last

Hurrah” - $100. We added a second bus! Yes, this is their final season. If you have never been to the Follies, this is something you don’t want to miss. If you have gone before, you will have bragging rights to having been present at their last memorable event. A picnic lunch will be served on the bus and dinner will be on your own after the performance.



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Detailed flyers on all trips sponsored by the Travel Club are located in the Trip racks at the Clubhouse. You may sign up for trips by leaving a check in the Travel Club envelope at the Front Desk at any time. Unless otherwise noted, all trips are coordinated by Heidi Boynton, 760-295-8990.

VillaGe DancersAs of this writing, our “Oklahoma” show

has not happened. However, we have sold many tickets so we know it will be a huge success. The added benefit, of course, is the money we will be able to donate to OHSPA. We will let you know next month how much that amount is.

We are practicing diligently for the show. I thought you’d like to see the how we learn the dances. So many people ask, “How do you learn so many different dances?” Well, it’s just like learning a speaking part in a play. First, you have a script and then you have lots of practice. Here’s our procedure: 1) Our teacher, Ellie, demonstrates a sequence of steps for a new dance; 2) We repeat those steps with her many times; 3) She adds more steps; 4)

We repeat those steps; 5) She puts the first sequence together with the second sequence; 6) We attempt to do the same; 7) Then we try to dance the steps to the music. Usually, someone in the class has a video camera, so she videos Ellie doing the steps so when we practice without her, we can see the steps and can easily follow along. In addition, Ellie writes out a script for us to follow, so we can practice at home. Here is part of the script for one of our dances in “Oklahoma’s” Many a New Day:


victim within 3 HOURS they can TOTALLY REVERSE the effects of a stroke…TOTALLY! Here is what you should look for:Think of the first three letters in Stroke—S,T,RS * Ask the individual to Smile. Smile should be even

on both sides.T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE

SENTENCE (Coherently i.e., It is sunny out today.)R * Ask them to RAISE BOTH ARMS. Both arms

should be level with one another.NOW there is a NEW SIGN OF STROKE that you can

check for…TONGUE * Ask them to stick out their tongue. If the

tongue is ‘CROOKED’ or if it GOES TO ONE SIDE OR THE OTHER, that is also an indication of a stroke.If they have trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks,

CALL 911 and SECURITY (if at OHCC) and describe symptoms to the dispatcher.

Remember, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. Especially with Heart Attacks and Strokes.

VillaGe VetsThe next Village Vets meeting will be held

on October 24 at 3 pm in the Mykonos Room. One of our very own residents will be giving us a history of the B-52 Bomber, its capabilities and his personal experiences in Southeast Asia. He will also address its current status. You will see a short film showing the capabilities of the B-52D. The B-52 has been the preeminent American heavy bomber of the last 54 years. No one ever expected to see it flying over Afghanistan but it did! LtCol Greg Coffey, USAF (Ret) will address his experiences throughout Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War as he flew the B-52 on numerous combat sorties. “Operation Arc Light” was the code name given to the use of B-52 strategic bombers in Southeast Asia. You will learn all about the B-52 Stratofortress! This speaker spent many years in the Air Force as a B-52 Pilot, Commanding Officer, Instructor, as well as being stationed at Headquarters of the Strategic Air Command. (The list goes on but I will save that for the meeting!) He will address your questions and you will come away knowing more about the B-52 Bomber than you ever thought you would know. This is our history! Do not miss this exciting meeting!

walKers anD hiKersOctober is always a special month. The

weather gets a little cooler and we can head to the hills for our hikes. It’s the month for trick or treat and our hikes this month will be treats.The first hike this month will be to one of my favorite

spots, Double Peak in San Marcos on October 10. The trails here are just above San Elijo Hills. As are many of

Chase side, cross, chaine’ turn, touch left toe out, slow pdb, 2 slides to left. Repeat combination.

Chase’ knee lift in quarters around to right.Toward front: Step tog step, touch left toe in back of

right foot. (Rt hand down in front)Moving back: Step tog step, touch right foot in front of

left. (Hands cross over heart)RepeatYou can see it is a long process, but it works. We have

class for 1 hour a week and then practice for at least 1 hour a week. When we have a show, we have many more practices and rehearsals. We work hard! But it’s worth it! We love to dance.

We are always looking for new dancers. Our Club offers tap, jazz, theater, belly, and Hawaiian dancing. Please join us!

VillaGe line DancersFall is here and ghosts, goblins and witches

remind us that Halloween is right around the corner.

Is line dancing on your fall schedule? Come join us and “fall” into a class you will thoroughly enjoy. The level 1 class is on Mondays from 12:30 to 2 pm and the level 2 class is on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12 pm. Our excellent instructor is Christine Alesiani and these classes are $5 a session. Betty Heyer, who took a brief break for medical reasons, is back with us teaching a review class on Mondays from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. We appreciate her expertise and dedication to us line dancers.

Please call Francis Ainis, the Club’s Sunshine Lady, if you know of any member who would benefit from a get well or sympathy card. Her number is 760-945-0969.

Please direct any questions you might have about Line Dancing to our president, Grace Spencer at 760-295-2853.

VillaGe sQUaresWe have a great month ahead--October

23 is graduation day for our students. There will be a candlelight ceremony, with a diploma, for our graduates. Afterwards there will be a Club dance that will include the students. Our new graduates are now invited to dance at our weekly Club dances. Then on October 30, we will be having our annual Halloween Dance with Ken Bower. This dance is open to other Square Dance Clubs in the San Diego area. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Of course there are all the other normal Club dances on Wednesdays during the month.

Now we need to shine a light on something important for all of us to know. We recently had a member suffer a stroke while he was dancing at one of our classes. So, this is a good time to review information that will help us all recognize and identify this problem if it is occurring.

Neurologists say that if they can GET TO a stroke





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The second hike will be at the Santa Margarita Preserve in Fallbrook. We go on this one on October 18. This one will also have an easy route as well as a moderate one. The Preserve consists of riparian and upland habitats. The lush river corridor provides wildlife a place to naturally

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For personal comfort, don’t forget to bring water, good sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and a hat on any of our hikes.

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you are in a carpool.If you would like more details on any of our hikes or on

the Club, please call Jack Shabel at 760-842-8858.See you on the trails.

wooDchUcKsThe older you get, the faster time travels.

The proof is that it is already October with about two and a half months to go for each of you to finish your projects.

The table saw is the most used piece of equipment by members and the Maintenance Department. This machine requires your full attention when used. Here is a piece of advice that we want you to remember-- “NEVER CUT A PIECE OF WOOD WITH ANY CURVES AT THE ENDS ON THE BOTTOM.” Your wood will come back at you faster than you can get out of the way. Please do not forget.

The flea market was a great success. The Woodchucks with the help of the Recreation Department really put forth a great effort. Everybody that donated their time will be acknowledged in the next Newsletter.

Since weather has really been hot, we urge members

that use the shop to bring water when working. You can get engrossed in what you are doing and forget to keep yourself hydrated. If you do not drink fluids while working, it can lead to problems.

Our president wishes to welcome all the new members. Please take some time and look around till you feel comfortable with the surroundings. If you have any questions, please feel free to call for help.

YiDDish clUBThe Yiddish Club has arranged for a special

program on Monday, October 28 at 7 pm. Our guest for this evening will be Tibi Zohar who will captivate us with the story of his immigration from Israel to California with his family in 2001. In the few years that he has lived U.S. of A. he became an executive board member of “Stand with Us;” coached Israeli emissaries visiting San Diego; co-founded and was the president of the Jewish American Chamber of Commerce; was a board member of “Training and Education about the Middle East;” chaired the “Israel at 60, San Diego” Committee; volunteered at the House of Israel in Balboa park; and worked with “Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.”

Professionally, Tibi earned his Master of Science in


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Financial Services at the Institute of Business and Finance located in La Jolla, CA. He has given presentations at the “Million Dollar Round Table” Professional Conference and, just recently in 2010, delivered the Keynote address at the 14th annual conference of the Israeli National Association of Financial Professionals in Eilat, Israel. Tibi and his wife Tami and their five children live in San Diego.Chanukah already? Yes, we have to think about our

future programming. Our winter brunch is scheduled for Sunday, December 8 at 10:30 am. Cantor Kornit will be our guest entertainer…more information will follow next month.

If you need a ride to any of our programs, please contact Don Kent at 760-216-6235 and please contact Joyce Gerber at 760-941-2596 (membership) if your address, phone number or email has changed.




Classifieds / Miscellaneous

• Volume 22, Number 10 •

SIMPLY LIVING BY CYNTHIADownsizing-organiziing-moving-general concierge services.

Let me help you to have more time for just living and enjoying life Free con-sultation. Lic and bonded-760-522-9545. (10-13)

EXPERIENCED RELIABLE CAREGIVER — Daily living activities, appts, cooking/lt. housekeeping. Good driving record. 4 hrs min. Avail Mon-Sat

9am-1pm, Mon-Wed. & Thur. 4:30-8:30pm. Good refs. $15/hour. Call Rossy Olguin, 760-473-7796.

CAREGIVER — 15 years experience, hospice, dementia, personal care, companionship, cooking, driving. Open schedule. Always go the extra mile

for my clients. Great OHCC refs. Call Nicole, 619-581-5714. (10-13)

TREE TRIMMING & REMOVALHedge trimming, relandscaping. Free consultation. 40 years experience. Call

Norman at 760-994-5510.

CAREGIVER POSITION NEEDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:I have vast experiences in Alzheimer/Dementia clients. Mostly would like to

be a COMPANION, drive to various appointmentsfood shopping, love to cook, VERY light housekeeping, laundry. I am very

compassionate and caring person.References Available: Call 760-597-0409

FRIENDLY YOUNG WOMAN available to drive you to your appoint-ments, grocery shopping, do light housekeeping. $15/hr. Call Sydney at 760-

519-6741. (10-13)

GUARDIAN ANGEL COMPANIONSHIPCooking, housekeeping, activities/outings, doctor appointments, physical therapy exercise. $10/hr. @ 4 hr. minimum. Call Deborah, 760-214-0170.

(11-13)

I WANT TO HELP YOU or your loved one continue to live the life you are used to at home. Certified Nurse Assistant for over 8 years. Available for night shift 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Contact me for interview. Dodette, [email protected], 760-295-8380. (10-13)ADULT CARE — Experienced caregiver willing to take live-in

or hourly. Light cleaning, cooking, driving to and from doctor ap-pointments. Ocean Hills references. Call 760-828-7094. (9-13)

MASSAGE THERAPIST and CNA — Kind and upbeat yet sensi-tive. Affordable prices. References.

Please call Cheri, 760-631-2238. (10-13)

CALL CARMEN’S CLEANING for all your cleaning needsbig and small! Free estimates. Excellent Ocean Hills references.

Call 760-994-5680. (11-13)

NOTARY PUBLICMary Rita De Pietro

760-726-8915 – Ocean Hills (8-14)

Newsletter

Chris Bessey, Managing EditorSandy Fiore, Administrative Assistant

Louise Ries, Event CoordinatorDenise McClenaghan, Front Desk Receptionist

Kathy Murdock, Office Manager, HOA

Georgia WisehartConstantino de Franco


Classifieds / Miscellaneous

CAREGIVER — Personal care, transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping. 15 years in the Village. References.

Call Kathee, 760-712-9534. (*)

CALL TOM HENDERSON from Henderson’s Handyman Services for your home repair needs, 760-216-0180. I specialize in interior

and exterior carpentry, drywall, painting, fencing, irrigation,minor plumbing and electrical repairs, etc. (12-13)

CHUCKO PAINTING — Interior & Exterior17 years in Ocean Hills. OHCC References.

760-639-0761 or 760-525-4825

TWO AMIGOS — Landscaping and Gardening. Reasonable rates. Ocean Hills references. No job too big or small. Tony 760-305-8831.

ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEDSVacations, Cruises, Airlines, Rental CarsAgent Marsha Leichner • 760-470-7368

MADELENE’S ALTERATIONS AND TAILORING3768 Via Del Rancho, Oceanside, CA 92056

760-630-4993. Just one short block from the back gate. Please call for appt. Over 42 years experience. (11-13)

UPHOLSTERER20 years. Free estimates. Reasonable rates.

Call Mario, 760-940-0681 (*)

PROFESSIONAL HOUSECLEANING SERVICESLicensed and bonded. English speaking. 12 years exp.

Supplies provided. Excellent refs.Free estimates. Vicky Martin, 760-807-6502(*)

EXTRA DAUGHTER’ OFFERS EXTRA HANDSDianne Barrymore works to simplify life, taking her clients to doc-tors appointments, on errands, and helping with everyday details,

all the things a companion, like a daughter, can provide. (760) 212-6317 [email protected].

“Just Call BILL” Handyman Services and MoreCall me for all your plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, floors,

tile, fences, garage floor coatings, overhang (cleaning, repairs, painting), termite damage, appliance repairs, yard lighting and ir-

rigation needs.Hundreds of satisfied Ocean Hills clients.Call 760-889-8269 or 760-757-8573. (7-13)

LIFE QUALITY CARE In-home care hourly/daily/monthly.15 years exp. Personal hygiene, medical assistance, Hospice

patients, light housekeeping, meal prep, errands, laundry and doctor’s appts. Male and female caregivers avail.

24 hours a day. Local refs avail. Lily 760-672-3848. (6-13)

I’LL DRIVE YOU ANYWHEREJoyce Smith [email protected] (*)

CATHY’S HOUSECLEANING — Windows, stoves,refrigerators. No job too big or small. Also detail cleaning for rent-

als and realtors. Ocean Hills references.760-994-7569. (10-13)

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANINGVillage References. Call for quote. Maria, (760) 470-5676, (760)

433-6330 (*)

HOME & OFFICE CLEANINGAngie’s Personal Touch.

For appointment, call 760-805-1381.Ocean Hills references. $12/hour. (10-13)

LANDSCAPE SERVICE — Garden maintenance in detail.New valve and timer installation. Clean-up every month $70.

Two maintenances a month $60. I leave the yard maintenance un-til you look good. Permit #BL-34163.

Free estimates. 760-510-3819. Ask for Israel. (4-15)

LET GEORGE DO IT HANDYMAN!Complete home maintenance inside and out. Electric,

plumbing, drywall, paint, appliances. Reasonable, honest, reliable, local. 760-525-2523. (8-14)

WANT SOMEONE TO CLEAN!2 BR/2BA house for $60. Move-ins and outs. Detail orient-ed. If the Camp Pendleton general likes my cleaning, you will too. Call Linda, 619-847-3630. OHCC refs available.

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Now, the new changes are in place for the HECM reverse mortgage.

Recently you may have heard in the news that FHA would be making changes to the HECM Reverse Mortgage to strengthen the program. These changes went into effect September 29th, 2013.

Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc. is a licensed mortgage lender. The following states require disclosure of licensing information. (If your state is not listed, it doesn’t require a specific license disclosure or we are not currently licensed in that state.) California - Licensed by the Department of Corporations under California Finance Lenders Law - License #603J070; Colorado -to check license status, visit http://cdn.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DORA-DRE/CBON/DORA/1251614735941; Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee #29819; New Jersey -Licensed Mortgage Banker - NJ Department of Banking; New York - Licensed Mortgage Banker, N.Y.S Department of Financial Servicers, License # 8500812; Oregon License No ML5108; Pennsylvania - Licensed by the Department of Banking-License # 31797; Texas, Texas Dept. Of Banking; Virginia, Licensed by Virginia State Corporation Commission, License MC5518. Restrictions may apply. Equal Housing Lender. Associated Mortgage Bankers, Inc. Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System Number 24794.

Call me to find out how these changes may affect

your future!


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Ronda Ussery has her SRES®Senior Real Estate Specialist, designees bring a unique approach to each transaction and interaction with clients. They not only offer a deep knowledge of real estate and the local and economic issues shaping market trends, but they’re also educated on issues of particular concern to aged 50+ clients.

Commitment There is a saying “People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” The meaning of this is crystal clear for Ronda Ussery and her Team. Our clients know that we are truly committed to the successful outcome of their real estate transaction. Our commitment and focus is always in their best interest; it is genuine and we are always prepared to go the extra mile.

“It was a pleasure working with Ronda. She was always so patient and easy to talk with. We consider her our friend now and will use her in the future for our next real estate transaction.”

Help me Ronda...Won’t you let Ronda help you! There are excellent opportunities for retired

and pre-retired homeowners to help stabilize their living expenses and lifestyles while protecting their home equity and wealth by selecting the right mortgage program. There are better alternatives available for retirees that are investigating a reverse mortgage that will not consume their equity and give them flexibility and options in the event that they need to draw on their equity in the future. Call me for information on options, including alternatives to reverse mortgages.

Working withRetirement Age

Borrowers to Secure Mortgages forPurchase or

Refinance that Meet Their Financial Goals

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OHCC News, October 2013